Grace Presbyterian Church

 January 18, 2009                                                                                             10:30 am

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Today we use The Presbyterian Hymnal (blue)

 

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

We welcome you to this service of worship where we celebrate the love God has given us in Jesus Christ.  We pray that you will experience that love from the warmth of our fellowship, our time of worship, and the peace of GodÕs presence.  If you would like more information about becoming a part of Grace, please indicate it on the fellowship pads, or contact the church office.

PRELUDE                                                   ÒMeditationÓ                                            Richard Purvis                        

*SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                           On Screen                                                                                                                                   

SHARING CHRISTÕS PEACE

*SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                           On Screen

CHILDREN IN CHANCEL

GIDEON REPRESENTATIVE                                                                                         Bob Nipp           

*SONG OF PRAISE #343             Called As Partners in ChristÕs Service               BEECHER

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORDÕS PRAYER

*SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                           On Screen                                                    

SERMON                                              ÒDo Your Part in LoveÓ                                      Pastor Larry Turner
                 1 Corinthians 12-13

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                            The ApostlesÕ Creed

OFFERTORY                                       ÒEverything to MeÓ                                    Soloist: Beth Turner                                               

*DOXOLOGY

*PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*SONG OF PRAISE                                                                                                           On Screen    

*BENEDICTION

ÒWherever you go, God is sending you, wherever you are, God has put you there.  He has a purpose in your being there.  Christ who dwells within you, has something He wants you to do.  Believe this and go in His grace and love and power.Ó      

POSTLUDE                                            ÒMarch HeroiqueÓ                                                 C. Saint-Saens

                                                         * denotes Congregation Standing

Worship Attendance for January 11, 2009

                                                                               8:45         37

                                                                              11:15       89

                                                                Total        126

 

In Service This Week, January 18, 2009

Oversight Elders:                  Opening – Linda Foster

                                                Closing –   Bill Carroll

Ushers 11:15:                         June Kuykendall, Bill Carroll, John Dotson, Joan Tinnen

 

ChildrenÕs Church

10:30 am                                 Leader:           Suzanne Getman

                                                Assistant:       Walt Schrimper

                                                Puppet Asst.  Wendi Glenn

Topic                                      Jesus Surprises Nathanael

                                                 John 1: 43-51

 

                                                In Service for Next Week, January 25, 2009

 

Oversight Elders:                  Opening – Mark Gray

                                                Closing –   Bill Carroll

Ushers 11:15:                         June Kuykendall, Bill Carroll, John Dotson, Joan Tinnen

Usher 8:45:                            Gail Hackney

ChildrenÕs Church

8:45 am                                   Leader:           Suzanne Getman

                                                Assistant:       Jan Evans

                                                Puppet Asst.  Mark Gray

11:15 am                                 Leader:           Beth Turner

                                                Assistant        Carl Jones

                                                Puppet Asst.  Blake Ragghianti

Topic                                      Disciples Follow Jesus

                                                 Mark 1: 14-20

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar of Events

 

                     Sunday, January 18, 2009                                   Thursday, January 15, 2009       

      5:00 pm   Bell Choir Rehearsal                          5:00 pm     Girl Scouts

      6:00 pm   Youth Study                                      6:00 pm     Praise Band

                                                                                         

                     Monday, January 19, 2009                                 Sunday, January 25, 2009

     10:00 am   Circle #3 (church)                               8:45 am     Contemporary Service

      7:00 pm   Boy Scouts                                          8:45 am     ChildrenÕs Church

                                                                             10:00 am     Sunday School

                     Tuesday, January 13, 2009                11:15 am     Traditional Service

      7:00 pm   Session Meeting                                 11:15am     ChildrenÕs Church

      7:00 pm   Boy Scouts                                         5:00 pm     Bell Choir Rehearsal

                                                                              6:00 pm     Prayer Partner Potluck Dinner

                     Wednesday, January 14, 2009

      6:30 pm   Adult/Youth Bible Study

      6:30 pm   Kids Adventure Club                                    

      7:30 pm   Choir                                                                

 

SESSION

Class of 2009                            Class of 2010                                Class of 2011

        Joe Bishop                                Bill Carroll                                                 John Dotson 

                      Byron Graves                        John Evans                                                Linda Foster

       Sandy Kehrli                            Mark Gray                                                  Harold Howard

       Miree Pomering                           Jean Markham                            Dana Jackson

                      John Price                                          Walt Schrimper                              Jere Lawson

                                                                   Jean Starnes                                  

  

 

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 Technical Services ....... Bob Vaster, 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

www.grace-pres.org

Please remember a short Congregational meeting will follow this service, followed by a potluck luncheon. 

Circle #3 will meet tomorrow at 10:00 am at the church, lunch will follow.                   PW Board Meeting – January 26th, 7:00 pm, home of Jan Evans.          

Session Meeting: Tuesday, January 20, 2009, 7:00 pm.

A new Wednesday night bible study in the Book of Hebrews will begin on January 21st.

We may begin a Wednesday Morning Bible Study in the Book of Hebrews on January 21, 2009, 10:30 am, if we have at least 10 or more people sign up for the class.  If you are interested, please contact the church office immediately at 386-3241.   Thank you!!

Prayer Partner Potluck Dinner, Next Sunday, 6:00-7:30 pm. Calling all prayer partners!  Join the fun, fellowship, food, and prayer time next Sunday evening.  Please bring a dish to share.

Day Trippers will go to the IMAX presentation, ÒMummies, Secrets of the PharaohsÓ on Monday, Jan.26th.  We will leave the church at 10:00am, to be able to see the 11:00 presentation.  After the IMAX show, you will have time to visit the Discovery Room across from the theater before we leave for lunch.  Admission to IMAX is $8.00 for adults, $7.25 for seniors or $6.50 each for a group of 15.  Reservations will be required, please contact Linda in the church office at 386-3241.

On February 1, 2009 at 1:30 pm, Grace Presbyterian Church has been asked to serve soup and sandwiches at 1st Presbyterian Church.  We are asking for 10 to 12 volunteers.  There is a signup list on the MORE bulletin board.  Thank you, Joe Bishop

Cook Books:  Are still available for purchase. You may purchase a cook book, A Taste of Grace, from Jan Evans (386-4672) or Linda Cole at the church office for $12.00 each.  All profit from the sale of these cook books goes to the building fund.

The Congregational Life Committee will sponsor Game Night:  Friday, January 30th at 7:00 pm.  Please bring snack foods (chips, cookies, drinks, etc.) to share.  There are usually plenty of games available, but you may also bring your favorite game.  Come join the fun and fellowship – bring a friend, neighbor or family member.  Reservations are not required.

Youth PYC Retreat: We need your help.  Our youth are trying to raise money for the Presbyterian Youth ConnectionÕs Jr. and Sr. youth retreat February 20-22 at Pinecrest.  Please visit the Youth GroupÕs board on the ministry fair tables for more information.  Please consider a donation to help the Youth Group attend this retreat.

 

            ChildrenÕs Church Schedule – January 18, 2009

10:30 am          Leader:     Suzanne Getman

                        Assistant:  Walt Schrimper

                        Puppet Asst.   Wendi Glenn

Topic:                  Jesus Surprises Nathanael

                        John 1: 43-51

 

 

            ChildrenÕs Church Schedule – January 25, 2009

8:45 am           Leader:     Suzanne Getman

                        Assistant:  Jan Evans

                        Puppet Asst.   Mark Gray

11:15 am          Leader:     Beth Turner

                        Assistant:  Carl Jones

                        Puppet Asst.      Blake Ragghianti

Topic:                  Disciples Follow Jesus

                        Mark: 1: 14-20

 

 

 

 

 

REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH

Our Church Family:

Donna Maginn............................................ Recovery from Surgery

Oscar Harrison............................................ Health concerns

Miree Pomering.......................................... Recovery from surgery

Carl Jones..................................................... Health concerns

Dot Taylor.................................................... Health concerns

Charles McCalla.......................................... Health concerns

Virginia Finley............................................. Recovery from surgery

 The family of Jean Markham, on the passing of her sister Alleen Redditt, On January 6, 2009.

Our Extended Church Family:

Shelley Kraft................................................ Back surgery

Jim McClure, Friend of Dan Cave............ Leukemia

Jessica Wyer, Daughter-in-law of Georgie CaveÉÉ.Health concerns

Don Dotson, Brother of John Dotson...... Health concerns, cancer

Sue WhiteÕs Mother.................................... Health concerns (Heart)

Lee Clark, Gail HackneyÕs uncle............... Stroke

Alice Farris, friend of Frances Kitterman..Health concerns/cancer

Quenton Clark, mother of Gail Hackney........... ÉHealth concerns

Wayne Wynne, Son of Roy and Harriette WynneÉÉCancer

Paul Cave, Brother of Dan, Nancy & Georgie CaveÉHealth concerns

Pam Clark, Frances KittermanÕs Cousin. ÉÉÉ.Health concerns

Joe & Viola Gonzales.................................. ÉÉÉ.Health concerns

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Worship Attendance for January 11, 2009

 8:45               37

11:15             89

Total             126

 

 

In Service Next Week – January 18, 2009

Oversight Elders:       Opening – Linda Foster

                        Closing –   Bill Carroll

UsherÕs 10:30             June Kuykendall, Bill Carroll, John Dotson, Joan Tinnen

 

In Service Next Week – January 25, 2009

Oversight Elders:       Opening – Mark Gray

                        Closing –   Bill Carroll

Usher 8:45:                Gail Hackney

UsherÕs 11: 15:           June Kuykendall, Bill Carroll, John Dotson, Joan Tinnen