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Grace Notes Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Volume 43, Issue 10 October 2013
Considering Doors
“Where is the Holy Spirit at work among Grace Covenant?” What would you name? The
session considered this question a couple weeks ago at their retreat hosted at Boaz & Ruth.
They named a number of ways they see God faithfully working among us. Some of those
named are:
~How Grace Covenant and the CDC have been partnering in creative and energizing ways.
Notably, they spoke of the BBQ put together by the Christian Education Committee and the
CDC. It was a big event that involved opening up the doors of the church in a new way –
and God blessed the gathering! Numerous children enjoyed a scavenger hunt throughout
the church property, and the adults from the CDC and GCPC enjoyed fellowship.
~How Grace Covenant opened its doors to 40 women from CARITAS, and discovered God’s deep
blessing throughout the interactions and ministry that week.
~How Grace Covenant recently hosted a BBQ for over 60 international students from VCU and Union
Presbyterian Seminary. Once more, the church opened its doors in a new and creative way. And God
blessed the gathering! A number of the students walked into the sanctuary and took pictures as if it was
the first time they had ever stepped into a Christian space of worship. More, they asked questions –
“What are these books?” (pointing to our hymnals and Bibles). “What is this white pillar?” (noticing
the baptismal font). Talk about an incredible moment to share the love of God!
~How the Service Day back in July sent dozens of folks from this church out into the city, and all re-
turned having sensed God at work through them. We
walked out through our doors in a new way, and God
blessed the endeavor!
~How we have opened our doors to numerous new
ministries that now rent office space at Grace Covenant.
These new ministries have allowed the church to live
into a call to steward the building that God has entrust-
ed to us. More, in opening the doors to these groups,
these ministries are finding creative ways to partner – a
blessing from God!
I should mention that the retreat began with a devotional
framed around a famous verse from Revelation 3:20: Here I
am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice
and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person,
and they with me.
-continued on page 12-
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Stewardship Corner
Contributions of $30,000 in August were slightly above those of July and about six
percent below those of August a year ago. Year to date contributions of $309,900 were 1%
higher than the same period last year, due to an unusually large amount of contributions this
year related to pledges in 2012. Total income of $51,400 in the General Fund in August in-
cluded $8,000 transferred from Reserve Accounts. Expenses in August of $47,100 included
$5,200 in insurance payments. The total was reduced by about $6,000 in reimbursements from
the Building Fund for prior period air-conditioning repair expenses. Income for August, includ-
ing the $8,000 transfer from reserves, exceeded expenses by $4,300.
The Loaves and Fishes offering in August was $1,400 and our Five Cents Per Meal of-
fering was $176.
Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond is the title of a
mission study commissioned and adopted by the Session. This docu-
ment calls the officers and the congregation to focus attention on an
“upward growth in the faith, an outward sharing of the Gospel through
evangelism and missions, and a forward shepherding of guests and new
members in our congregation.” These are the same imperatives Jesus
stressed when He responded to the question of the Pharisees – “love the
Lord God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind . . . love your neighbor as your-
self” (Matthew 22:37-39).
To do this requires that we use the gifts God has given us in the work of His Kingdom. And what is
this called? It is called stewardship. And what is stewardship? It has been said that stewardship is all one
does after saying “I believe.” All one does, not just how we use money. Stewardship of God’s possessions is
about much more than money, although it involves money. It is about how we live our lives in response to the
grace God has given us. It is unfortunate that we hear about stewardship only during this time of year. We
should constantly remember our stewardship obligations as Christians and not expect that being reminded of
them once a year is sufficient.
During this month, there will be presentations that emphasize the good things being done through the
ministries and programs of Grace Covenant. As you learn of these good things, please prayerfully consider
how you are using the time, talents, and money with which God has blessed you. Using them as God intends
they be used will allow more good things to happen. We will bring our pledge cards and lay them before God
on October 27. Please use this opportunity to become an important part of this upward growth in the faith,
this outward sharing of the Gospel, and this shepherding of guests and new members.
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We welcome newest members:
Mandana Azimi and Ali Bonakdar
Beth Bowman
Barbara Harkins
Michelle Hulme-Lippert
Sarah Miller
The Session has called a congregational meeting to
be held Sunday, October 20, after the 11 a.m. wor-
ship service for the purpose considering a change in
GCPC’s by-laws to reduce the size of the Session. It
will be proposed that each class of the Session be
reduced to three going forward, leading ultimately to
a Session of nine members down from the current
size of fifteen.
The PW are currently studying: An Abiding Hope: The Presence of God in
Exodus and Deuteronomy
PW Circle 1
Evening Circle
7:00 p.m.
1727 Park Ave
Hostess: Laura Leigh
Savage
PW Circle 2
11:00 a.m.
Vanguard Room
Hostesses: Carole Wag-
ner and Mary Whitley
PW Circle 3 9:30 a.m. Social Room Hostess: Jane Londrey
All Circles Meet on Tuesday, October 8, 2013
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REV. MARK WRIGHT, PC(USA) MISSION COWORKER IN HONDURAS
Greetings to Grace Covenant and the following update: Life in Tegucigalpa is back to “normal” with the re-
sumption of school (the three Wright boys attend an American school, which has the same school year as
schools in the States). Ashley and sons Ethan, Eliott, and Gabriel spent most of their summer with family in
Memphis. Mark hosted several groups in Honduras including a group from Tampa Bay Presbytery and one
from Westminster Church in West Chester, Pennsylvania.
Mark was particularly excited about the innovative way in which the youth of Westmin-
ster Church have been forming a “very special, intentional relationship with youth in the
Presbytery of Honduras.” Mark posed the question to the church leaders as to how they
would like to use Westminster’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” funds. Mark posed the ques-
tion to the Presbytery leaders as to how they would like to see the funds utilized. “The leaders surprised me
with their insight and forward-thinking in a way that delighted me greatly. They said, ‘why not use this in a
way that is more sustainable, that helps for more than just immediate need and invites the recipients to feed
themselves? Most of the pastors and members of the rural churches can find access to bits of land for planting
the beans and corn they eat year around. But they need to buy seed and fertilizer. They don’t have that mon-
ey, and getting a loan can be difficult and very costly. What if this money can serve as a fund that they can
borrow from for their planting and pay back at harvest time with a little extra money, or a small portion of the
crop, which could be given to others who can’t farm themselves?’” “Give a man a fish and he will eat for a
day. Teach a man to fish, and he will eat for a lifetime,” I thought! Well, more or less…They already know
how to fish. What they need is some help to buy hooks and bait.
-continued on page 11-
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Meals for October:
October 2: No-peek beef, noodles, green beans, salad, and sheet cake
October 9: Chicken pot pie, broccoli, salad, rolls, and banana pudding
October 16: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes, lima beans, salad, rolls, and peach cobbler
October 23: Roast pork and apricot sauce, red-skinned potatoes, mixed vegetables, salad,
rolls, pineapple upside-down cake
October 30: Baked macaroni and cheese, cabbage, peas, salad, rolls, and lemon custard cake
Programs for October:
October 2: Guest Speaker Rev. Dr. Alpheus Zobule. Bible Study and Solomon Islands
Update.
October 9: Table Talk Fellowship. Open fellowship and discussion of a Jonathan Edwards
excerpt.
October 16: Missons Night. Lea Whitehurst. Bible Study and update on RISC.
October 23: Stewardship. Budget update and Bible Study.
October 30: Trivia Night. The Reformation and Reformed Tradition.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
Admin. Committee Meeting
and Missions Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm
2
Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
3 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
4
VCU Choral Concert
7:30 pm
5
6 Handbell Choir 8:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm on
the Terrace
POJ Youth Event 5:00 pm
7 Men’s Lunch 12 noon
6:10 CDC Staff Meeting
Worship Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm
8
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
PW Circles Meet (See pg. 3)
9 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
CDC Board Meeting 5:00pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
10 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
11 12
13 Handbell Choir 8:30 am
Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm
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CDC CLOSED
Men’s Lunch 12 noon
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Staff Meeting 10:00 am
CDC Pumpkin Patch Trip
Deacons’ Meeting 6:00 pm
16 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
CDC Parents Meeting
5:30 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
17 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
SESSION 7:00 pm
18 19 POJ Fall Meeting
20 Handbell Choir 8:30 am Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Congregational Meeting
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm on
the Terrace
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GRACE NOTES DUE!
Men’s Lunch 12 noon
22
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
23 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
24 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
25 26 ANNUAL MEN’S OYSTER ROAST
27 Handbell Choir 8:30 am Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm
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Men’s Lunch 12 noon
29
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
30
Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
31 CDC Fall
Festival
October
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
Admin. Committee Meeting
and Missions Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm
2
Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
3 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
4
VCU Choral Concert
7:30 pm
5
6 Handbell Choir 8:30 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm on
the Terrace
POJ Youth Event 5:00 pm
7 Men’s Lunch 12 noon
6:10 CDC Staff Meeting
Worship Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm
8
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
PW Circles Meet (See pg. 3)
9 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
CDC Board Meeting 5:00pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
10 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
11 12
13 Handbell Choir 8:30 am
Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm
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CDC CLOSED
Men’s Lunch 12 noon
15
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
CDC Pumpkin Patch Trip
Deacons’ Meeting 6:00 pm
16 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
CDC Parents Meeting
5:30 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
17 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
SESSION 7:00 pm
18 19 POJ Fall Meeting
20 Handbell Choir 8:30 am Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Congregational Meeting
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm on
the Terrace
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GRACE NOTES DUE!
Men’s Lunch 12 noon
22
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
23 Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
24 CDC Chapel
10:00 am
25 26 ANNUAL MEN’S OYSTER ROAST
27 Handbell Choir 8:30 am Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:30 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm
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Men’s Lunch 12 noon
29
Staff Meeting 10:00 am
30
Care Team 3:30 pm
Kids’ Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm
31 CDC Fall
Festival
Grace Notes Deadline: October 21 is the deadline for
submissions for our November edition.
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Openers/Closers
October 6 Rick Nochta October 13 Rob Rosebro October 20 Jake Savage October 27 Cal Gray
Worship Kits Lisa Cardwell Dottie-Ray Koch
Fellowship Hour Schedule
October 6 The Bairds October 13 Jean Appich October 20 Sallie Leyes October 27 The Rosebros
Greeters
October 6 October 13 Elizabeth Russell October 20 PW Circles October 27
October Birthdays
1- Janet Stuart 2- Will Madden 2- Jo Garber 3- Pat Ball 4- Bakoma Mboe 5- Sharon Appich 6- Jed Wilson 8- Benjamin Cardwell 9- Ginny Chandler 9- George Turner 9- David Bell 12- Charlie Kennedy 13- Shep Williams 16- Scott Brooks 17- Susan Pillsbury David 17- Afua Ossei 18- Scott Boze IV 20- Jennifer Schooley 20- Roman Chenoweth 22- Helen Lanier Reveley 23- Ann Pais 24- Marjorie Adams 25- John Parker 25- John Valentine 26- Jack Corley 28- Robert Vaughn 31- Jimmy Appich 31- Wilkes Price
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Child Development Center
GCPC Members,
What a great month of learning all about Community Helpers!
Our little ones had a wonderful time with many special visitors,
many of which were parents within our own community. One
Dad, a forensics specialist, brought his equipment truck and
showed the kids how he helps the police solve crimes. Another
Dad, a contractor, brought his special tools and gave each child a
hard hat. Yet another Dad, a VCU professor, wore his cap and gown and spoke to the children
about college and teaching. It’s never too early to start thinking about college, right? Some other
community helpers included a commercial airline pilot, a nurse, a cosmetologist, and—no commu-
nity helpers curriculum would be complete without—the firefighters coming by for a visit! The
children even got to get in the truck and talk to the firefighters in gear. They didn’t get to drive the
truck, though, as reported by one of our three year olds, because that would not be safe. The chil-
dren had fun and learned all about the world around them with hands on experiences and support-
ing activities.
As September winds down and the transition into fall settles, we start to focus on Au-
tumn! What is the weather like in Autumn? We’ll learn all about the change in weather, and the
change in plants and animals all around us. We’ll watch as the squirrels collect nuts for the winter,
and learn all about hibernation. We’ll collect leaf samples and watch the colors change from
greens to reds. We’ll discover what is means to have a plentiful harvest when we go to the pump-
kin patch and harvest our own pumpkin! Then we will celebrate and give thanks to God for all of
our fall blessings with our annual Fall Festival. I hope everyone’s in the mood for apples and
pumpkin pie, because fall is here! What a wonderful gift from God to be able to not only watch
the world around us change, but also introduce this blessing to our ever-growing number of little
ones. Thank you for all of your support!
Nicole Williams, CDC Director
A+ School Rewards Program!
It’s that time of year again! Time to register your Martin’s bonus card
to benefit the Grace Covenant Child Development Center. Purchases
made from October 6, 2013 to March 22, 2014 will result in earnings for the CDC Scholarship Fund. To
register your bonus card, just follow these easy steps:
Go to “Martinsaplus.com” Click on “Customer Zone Click “Register” Enter the first 3 letters of your last name Enter your 11 digit bonus card number (begins with 48 on back of your card). Then click “Log in”. Enter ID number for CDC: 03012 Click “Complete” Now, go shopping at Martin’s!!!!
Any questions or need assistance, email Nicole Williams
At [email protected] or call her at 213-0200.
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Grace Covenant is proud to offer several opportunities
for all of our children. Here’s a handy outline of all that
is happening!
Sunday School Hour: 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Nursery, Room 103 Children from birth to around 18 months (parental discretion) are invited into our nursery area where trained and lov-
ing caregivers will watch over and nurture these littlest Presbyterians.
Preschool - Kindergarten, Room 102
Teacher: Ashley Purdy These children will be taking part in a Sunday School curriculum geared just for them. Children will look at appropri-
ate scriptures and biblical themes.
Elementary, Room 209
Teacher: Matt Nieves
Ready for a bit more, our elementary age students will be digging deeper into early theological concepts, tenets of the
faith, and connecting with who Christ is in their lives.
Worship Hour: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Nursery, Room 103
Children are invited to stay through the Sunday School and worship hours (9:30-12:00 noon) if parents wish.
Preschool - Kindergarten
Parents may pick-up at 10:30, or allow children to stay (they will move to rm. 101, adjacent). All children will have
the opportunity to participate in Children’s Church in the chapel. Pick-up for this age-group will be in rm. 101
Elementary up to age 9
We invite these children to participate in worship with the whole church family until they are invited to continue wor-
ship in the chapel. Pick-up for this age-group will be in the social room.
-continued from page 4- They can take it from there, and hold their heads high as they provide for their families’ needs and, perhaps,
even have a bit to sere others. Especially for the pastors, who most often receive very little compensation from
the church for their long hours of service and caring, such a thoughtful use of this gift is a blessing. It not only
fills the belly but provides dignity to men and women, pastors and church members alike, whose life circum-
stances, culture, and society often strip them of dignity and make them feel worthless. As I thought about the
sharing of the youth of West Chester, PA with their friends in the Presbyterian Church of Honduras, I was re-
minded of Paul’s writings to the Church at Corinth as he talks about the “generous undertaking” underway to
help the needy in Jerusalem. Paul tells us of the churches of Macedonia, “begging us earnestly for the privi-
lege of sharing in this ministry to the saints” (2 Corinthians 8:4). In Honduras there are countless “missions,”
large and small, each doing good work in its own way. But Paul reminds us of our responsibilities to our
brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ, in “sharing this ministry to the saints.” What a blessing to know that
God is using us in part of this growth. They have planted their seeds and fertilized the field. Soon will come
the harvest. Your gifts, visits, prayer, and commitment to learn more continue to help us all in this good work
that God has begun. Thank you! Pray for us. Pray for the harvest.
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Baby Madeline!
We have some surprising news: Madeline Hope
Pritchett decided to make an early arrival! She was
born on Wednesday, September 4, at 5:38 p.m.,
weighing 5 lbs. 14 oz. and stretching to 19 inches.
This early arrival was definitely not in our plans
and threw us for an unexpected loop.
Warmest wishes,
Debbie and Mason Pritchett
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By the end of the day, the Holy Spirit had definitely given us an image – doors! The day began with our con-
sidering Jesus’ presence at the door calling all to follow him. More, it was undeniable that each time we have
risked opening our doors or walking through our doors in creative, bold ways, God has blessed our faithful-
ness. Which makes sense. Pushing through doors, breaking down barriers, and opening full access to the Gos-
pel is at the heart of our faith.
“For [Jesus] himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the divid-
ing wall of hostility.” (Eph 2:14).
When we open our doors (and when we walk through them!) we are living the Gospel – we are removing eve-
ry barrier to the love of Christ.
We give thanks for God’s faithfulness and pray that God will continue to show us how to open and walk
through our doors for the sake of our neighbors.
Is God calling you to walk through a door? Perhaps it’s a conversation you are needing to have. Maybe it’s a
call to walk through your own door so as to be the hands of feet of Christ in the city of Richmond. Perhaps
you are being called to open the door for another - inviting them to join you in worship. In light of our stew-
ardship season, God may be calling you to consider how you might open your financial resources for the min-
istry and mission of Grace Covenant.
No matter how it takes shape, you can be sure God is calling each of us to risk a step of faith. Yet we step in
hope as we see God’s continual blessings poured out on those who walk in God’s way.
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New Staff Member!
Christopher Tweel is currently a student in his third year at Union
Presbyterian Seminary. Previously Christopher and his wife Leah
lived and worked in North Carolina. They had met in college in
West Virginia, and are now enjoying the journey of raising their
daughter, Amara, together in Richmond. Leah is an artist with a
Masters Degree in Library Science. When not working, studying
for seminary, or spending joyful time with his family, Christopher
finds refreshment in hiking, camping, gardening, and road biking.
Christopher is excited to have the opportunity to serve Grace Cov-
enant's Christian Education program for another year!
New Intern!
Luke Woodcock is currently a student in his third year at Union Pres-
byterian Seminary pursuing a Master of Divinity degree. Luke is orig-
inally from Hampstead, North Carolina, a small town just north of
Wilmington, NC. He completed his undergraduate work at the Uni-
versity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, majoring in Peace, War, and
Defense and minoring in History. Luke enjoys, in his rare spare time,
hiking, camping, spending the day at the ocean, enjoying the compa-
ny of his friends, and, of course, reading and writing. Luke will be
serving Grace Covenant as an intern and is thrilled to become in-
volved in the life, worship, and mission of the church.
POJ Youth Event
Just a reminder about our next Youth event— Sunday, October 6. We are planning a FUN scav-
enger hunt through the Fan. A Taco Bar will follow hosted by Overbrook Church. We will con-
tinue our ongoing discussion about our relationships with each other through Christ. Meet in the
parking lot at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 5:00 p.m. (1627 Monument
Ave). Please RSVP with the number of youth from your church that plan to attend to Kathe-
rine Baird by leaving a message on her phone at 586-4158.
Looking forward to seeing you, your students, and their friends! Spread the word!
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Grace Notes
PREBSYTERIAN OLDER ADULT MINISTRY
CHARLES SUTTON, CONTACT PERSON
“UNFINISHED BUSINESS,” is a topic I
mentioned once before, referring to it as our
“Bucket List.” I can now announce that it is
the theme for our Fall Conference at Camp
Hanover in October. The date is Thursday, the
17, from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Our confer-
ence leader this year is the Reverend Mrs. Jane
Govan, pastor of the Cove Presbyterian
Church, Covesville, VA, and member of the
Presbytery Purpose Group for Older Adult
Ministry.
The cost is $15.00, with checks made payable
to the Presbytery of the James; this includes a
delicious Camp Hanover lunch. There are in-
teresting afternoon options.
In older adult ministry we often refer to
“options.” Options are ministry activities,
projects, or means of providing a particular
service or experience. I have recently discov-
ered a very worthwhile option. One of our lo-
cal Presbyterian congregations has a team of
men who host a dinner club for men once a
month in the assisted living section of West-
minster Canterbury. They have been doing
this for 27 years. The attendance may number
10 or 12. The menu is the same as that in the
regular dining room. Special personal events
are shared, both joys and frustrations. This is a
good example of ministry already in place.
Even when I am old and gray, do not forsake
me, O God, till I declare your power to the
next generation, your might to all who are to
come (Psalm 71:18).
Think about it, as Baby Boomers are turning
65 every eight seconds.
Becky Reeves
Rebecca "Becky" Potts
Reeves died and went to be
with our Lord on Saturday,
September 28, 2013. A me-
morial service will be held at
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church at 10:00
a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2013. A recep-
tion in the Social Room will follow the ser-
vice. Please keep Becky's family and friends
in your prayers.
CHORAL SHOWCASE VCU Choirs and VCU Music vocal majors perform choral and solo vocal music, including the “Missa Brevis in D,” “Hymn to St. Cecilia,” and selections from Britten’s operas, song cycles, and folksong arrangements.
Chris Martin, organist
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Missions—Beth Baleke
We continue to give thanks and pray for Beth Baleke in her mission work.
These photos were taken recently as Beth spoke at a large church in her town in
Uganda.
Upcoming Service Opportunities
The Mission Committee invites you to join in upcoming service opportunities!
Saturday, Oct 19, Boaz & Ruth's "The Long Walk to Freedom" - The
Long Walk to Freedom will be held on Saturday morning, October
19, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. This walk, organized by Boaz & Ruth, is a
way to raise funds and awareness for programs helping those coming
out of the jail system to break free from recidivism so that they can
enter back into vibrant community life. If you have questions or
would like to support or join in the walk, please contact Jessica Reveley
([email protected] or (908) 433-1532). More information can be found at the following
website http://www.longwalktofreedom.org/.
Saturday, Nov 2, Shalom Farms - On Saturday morning, Novem-
ber 2, a group from Grace Covenant will be headed out to serve at
Shalom Farms (http://shalomfarms.org/) to help tend the crops
and prepare the farm for the coming winter. Shalom Farms is a
Christian organization aimed at building community and combat-
ing food insecurity in the Greater Richmond Area, particularly low-income urban neighbor-
hoods in which people often lack access to fresh produce. If you have questions or would like
to join in this enjoyable time of service, please contact Nelson Reveley ([email protected]
or 387-8094).
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Bobby Hulme-Lippert Pastor [email protected] Chris Martin Director of Music and Organist [email protected] Vanessa Strait Administrative Assistant [email protected] Martha Rubin Bookkeeper [email protected] Christopher Tweel Christian Education Coordinator for children [email protected] Luke Woodcock Seminary Intern [email protected] James Greene Custodian Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.— 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (804) 359-2463
Fax: (804) 278-6298
www.grace-covenant.org
Sundays: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages in the Education Building 10:55 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary 12:00 noon Congregational Fellowship in the Social Room Grace Covenant Child Development Center
Nicole Williams Director [email protected] www.gracecovenantcdc.com
Our Elders serve the church as leaders.
Our Deacons lead the church in service.
Please feel free to approach them with any questions or feedback about
Grace Covenant’s ministries.
CLERK OF SESSION: Everett Reveley
ELDERS Jordan Ball (’14) - Nominating (M), Finance Wayne Casey (’13) - Property, Small Groups (M) Jack Corley (’13) - Finance, Missions Matt Hartman (’13) - Missions (M), Small Groups Virginia Hudson (’14) - Evangelism (M), CE/Discipleship Cheryl Jacobs (’15) – CE/Discipleship, Fellowship, Worship Caroline Leith (’15) - Administration (Co-M), Property Katie McCullough (’13) - Administration (Co-M) Dana McKnight (’14) - Worship (Co-M), Finance Christof Meyer (’15) – CE/Discipleship (Co-M) Joy Nevin (’14) - Fellowship (M) Everett Reveley (’15) - Finance (M) Nelson Reveley (’15) – CE/Discipleship (Co-M), Evangelism Robert Rosebro (’13) - Property (M) Rob Turner (’14) - Worship (Co-M) DEACONS Compassion Ministry (Flowers, Prayer, Visitation and Care Team)
Jan Kessel (’14), Ann Pais (’14), Dawson Watkins (’13), Carol Wood (’13)
Hospitality Ministry (Ushers/Greeters, Glass Office, Inquirers’ Class, Guest Follow-up)
Lisa Cardwell (’15), Courtney Clements (’15), Jennifer Schooley (’15), Erika Tabor (’14)
Service (Meals, Transportation, Deacons’ Fund) Mary Gray (’15), Ann Pais (’14), Judy Waldron (’14), Dawson Watkins (’13)
TRUSTEES: Lloyd Bostian (’13) Kent Cardwell (’13) Caroline Leith (’14) John Roberts (’15)
The Staff Church Officers