Grace Presbyterian Church

Grace Presbyterian Church

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May 04, 2008

8:45 a.m.

GATHERING PRAISE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHARING CHRIST’S PEACE

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING

BOWING BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

SERMON

“Run the Race”

Hebrews 12: 1-3

CELEBRATION SONG

THE LORD”S SUPPER

BLESSING

DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE

All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944

11:15 a.m.

Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (red)

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDE “Prelude on St. Anthony’s Chorale”

Arr. Charles Callahan

CALL TO WORSHIP Psalm 68: 32-35

Leader: Sing to God, O kingdoms of the earth, sing praise to the Lord,

People: To him who rides to ancient skies above, who thunders with mighty voice.

Leader: Proclaim the power of God, whose majesty is over Israel, whose power is in the skies.

People: You are awesome, O God, in your sanctuary;

Leader: The God of Israel gives power and strength to his people.

All: Praise be to God!

PROCESSIONAL HYMN #1 Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty

Lobe Den Herren

CALL TO CONFESSION

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

Compassionate God, as we come before your holiness, we sense our troubled and confused hearts. We have not been as loving as you have called us to be. We have been too critical of others and too easy on ourselves. We have been too busy doing things and not busy enough on building your kingdom. At times we have taken our families too much for granted. At other times the love you shared in Jesus Christ has been less than unconditional for those closest to us. Forgive us and fill us afresh with your redeeming love. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen

ASSURANCE OF PARDON

Leader: Friends, believe the good news of the gospel.

All: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven!

* GLORIA #579 GREATOREX

PASSING OF THE PEACE

Leader: May the joy of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

(The people greet fellow worshippers with the peace of Christ)

CHILDREN IN THE CHANCEL

*HYMN #369 How Firm a Foundation

Adeste Fideles

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORD’S PRAYER

ANTHEM “God is Our Refuge and Strength”

Alan Pote

SERMON “Run the Race” Pastor Larry Turner

Hebrews 12: 1-3

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH The Apostles’ Creed

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

OFFERTORY “Christ Whose Glory Fills the Skies”

Healy Willan

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*HYMN #407 Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart

Marion

COMMUNION

*RECESSIONAL HYMN #332 Lead on, O King Eternal

Lancashire

*BENEDICTION

“Wherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there. He has a purpose in your being there. Christ who indwells in you has something He wants to do through you where you are. Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.”

POSTLUDE “Prelude in C Major”

D. Buxtehude

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* denotes Congregation Standing

In Service This Week May 04, 2008

Oversight Elders: Opening – Walt Schrimper

Closing – John Evans

Hosts: Ken Hathaway, Miree Pomering, Cathy & Bill Bendall

Communion Servers: 8:45 am Ted and Kim Upshaw

Communion Servers: 11:15 am June Kuykendall, Wayne Gillespie, Amy & Joe Bishop, Bill Carroll, Katelyn Vawter

In service for next week, May 11, 2008

Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves

Closing – John Gordon

Hosts: June Kuykendall, Harold Howard, Sandra & Wayne Gillespie

Worship Attendance for April 27, 2008, 2008

Joint Service – Total 136

Calendar of Events

Sunday, May 04, 2008 Saturday, May 10, 2008

5:00 pm Bell Choir Rehearsal 3:00 pm Scrapbooking

6:00 pm Youth Study

Sunday, May 11, 2008

Monday May 05, 2008 8:45 am Contemporary Service

7:00 pm Boy Scouts 10:00 am Sunday School

11:15 am Traditional Service

Tuesday, May 06, 2008 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY 7:00 pm Boy/Cub Scouts

Wednesday, May 07, 2008

6:30 pm Property Committee

6:30 pm Youth Bible Study

7:30 pm Choir

Thursday, May 08, 2008

6:00 pm Praise Band

Church Staff

Pastor: ............................................ Rev. Larry Turner, lturner@grace-pres.org

Cell phone (901) 907-9455

Director of Music: ............................ Charlotte Eaheart Hicks, CCM, chicks@grace-pres.org

Director of Instrumental Music: ........ Bob Vawter, bvawter@bellsouth.net

Youth Director:................................. Cristaldawn Perry, revmiss2002@yahoo.com

Organist: ......................................... Jean Jones, jjones8960@comcast.net

Nursery Attendants: ........................ Kathe Walker & Judy Thigpun

Financial Administrator: .................. Betsy Lewis, blewis@grace-pres.org

Administrative Assistant: ................. Linda Cole, lcole@grace-pres.org

Grace Presbyterian Church

6671 Yale Road

Bartlett, TN 38134

Phone: 901-386-3241

Fax: 901-507-4779

www.grace-pres.org

WELCOME VISITORS: In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you to worship today. Please sign the friendship pad during the announcements so that we may have a record of your presence today.

We need your help in order to update our church directory. We would appreciate it if you could provide us with the following information: Your complete name, address, phone number (home, business, cell), and e-mail address(s), name(s) of family members living in the household and dates of birth. There will be index cards on the table at the entrance to the Sanctuary. Please complete the card with the requested information and place it in the offering plate. Or you may wish to call or e-mail the information to Linda at the office, 386-3241 or lcole@grace-pres.org. Thank you very much for your assistance with this matter!!! (If you have already provided this information to Dot Hathaway, please disregard this request.)

With graduation season quickly approaching, we would like to recognize our church family 2008 graduates from High Schools and Institutions of Higher Education in an upcoming announcement. Please provide the church office with the name, diploma/degree conferred, and the name of the educational facility so we may recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our church members and families.

YOUTH YARD SALE!!! Need to start your spring cleaning? Get started and donated unwanted items to the youth yard sale. We will have a yard sale on Saturday, May 17^th from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you would like to come and sell your own items, you can rent a booth for $10.00. Call Cristaldawn for more information: 233-3898.

Children’s worship bulletins, with crayons are available at the back of the Sanctuary near the entrance doors. If you are unable to locate the bulletins, please ask the ushers for assistance.

White Elephant Bingo will be sponsored by the Congregational Life Committee, Friday, May 30^th. Bring a White Elephant prize – some new item with a value of at least a dollar, maybe an unneeded birthday gift, or Christmas present. Bingo will be from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Arrive a little early and bring either, a dessert, veggie tray, cookies, chips, drinks, etc. Come join the fun and fellowship, no reservations are required.

FELLOWSHIP DINNER MAY 18^TH. The Mission Outreach and Evangelism Committee is hosting a spaghetti dinner at the church on Sunday May18th starting at 6:00 pm. Dinner includes spaghetti with “homemade” meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. The cost for the meal is $5 for adult, $2.50 for children 6-12, and no charge for children under 6. Reservations can be made by making a note on the friendship pad or by calling the church office at 386-3241. Everyone is invited to come for an evening of great fellowship and good food.

Worship Attendance for April 27, 2008

Joint Service – 136

In Service Next Week, May 11, 2008

Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves

Closing - John Gordon

Hosts: June Kuykendall, Harold Howard, Sandra and Wayne Gillespie

WELCOME VISITORS: In the name of Jesus Christ, we welcome you to worship today. Please sign the friendship pad during the announcements so that we may have a record of your presence today.

Children’s worship bulletins, with crayons are available at the back of the Sanctuary near the entrance doors. If you are unable to locate the bulletins, please ask the ushers for assistance.

Worship Attendance for April 27, 2008

Joint Service – 136

In Service Next Week, May 11, 2008

Oversight Elders: Opening – Byron Graves

Closing - John Gordon

Hosts: June Kuykendall, Harold Howard, Sandra and Wayne Gillespi

REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH

Our Church Family:

Alex Martin, grandson of Virginia Martin Deployed to Baghdad

Our Extended Church Family:

Bill & Cathy Bendall’s Daughter, Rachel Pope …Thyroid Cancer

Bill & Cathy Bendall’s Son, Billy Bendall

Jean Markham’s Niece, Carol Emery...... Healing

Jean Markham’s Sister, Ona...................... Strength

Joe & Viola Gonzales, Daniel Hick’s grandparents … Health Concerns

Paul Cave, Dan & Georgie Cave’s brother Cancer treatment

To all of our military troops who are serving overseas, or state-side.

The parents of Pastor Larry Turner......... Health Concerns

Dale Crum, Friend of Pastor Larry Turner

REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH

Our Church Family:

Alex Martin, grandson of Virginia Martin Deployed to Baghdad

Our Extended Church Family:

Bill & Cathy Bendall’s Daughter, Rachel Pope…Thyroid Cancer

Bill & Cathy Bendall’s Son, Billy Bendall

Jean Markham’s Niece, Carol Emery...... Healing

Jean Markham’s Sister, Ona...................... Strength

Joe & Viola Gonzales, Daniel Hick’s grandparents … Health Concerns Paul Cave, Dan & Georgie Cave’s brother......................................................... Cancer treatment

To all of our military troops who are serving overseas, or state-side.

The parents of Pastor Larry Turner......... Health Concerns

Dale Crum, Friend of Pastor Larry Turner

Children’s Ministry Enrichment Training

Don’t miss this awesome opportunity to enrich your skills with Children’s Ministry!

Whether you are a Sunday School Teacher, Event Planner, Children’s Church Volunteer, or VBS Volunteer or just an all around helper this training is for you. Let’s be faithful stewards of this valuable time for God’s Children.

Topics include:

· Check your Commitment

· Check your Preparation

· Check your Understanding of Children

· Check your Patience

· Check your Discipline – make it Disciple

· Check how interesting you are

· Check your ability to Involve Children

· And much, much more!

Join Beth Turner @ one of the two scheduled dates coming soon @ Grace.

Sunday, April 27^th @ 2:30 –4:30

Sunday, May 4^th @ 2:30 – 4:30

God Bless you for your commitment to our Children At Grace, In Him, Beth

KidsOwn Worship® Children’s Church

Is coming to Grace – Starting May 18^th !!!!

Touching the heart of God, changing the hearts of kids!

Offered during the 8:45 AM and the 11:00AM worship services.

Children 4 years old through the 4th Grade are encouraged to attend- they will process out of the Sanctuary just after the Children in the Chancel – Children’s Time each Sunday. Children’s Church will be held in the Mother’s Day out room adjacent to the Nursery.

5^th grade – high school young people will be encouraged to be CC Assistants learning Leadership skills and supporting the younger children of the Church.

At KidsOwn Worship® Children’s Church, kids sing…shout…and celebrate God’s goodness and love. Program components include:

· Bible theme each week

· Interactive Bible Adventures

· Interactive creative participation in prayer

· Offering

· Children’s Worship music and motions

· Science experiments

· Object lessons

· Video clips

· Theophilus the Faith retriever Puppet

and much much more!

Children’s Church is where Grace’s preschoolers and elementary children will build their worship foundation. The curriculum is designed to go through every bible book & significant scripture story every four years.

When Children Worship God AMAZING things happen!