Grace Presbyterian Church

February 15, 2009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


8:45 a.m.

GATHERING PRAISE

WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS

SHARING CHRISTÕS PEACE

CHILDREN IN WORSHIP

PRAISE & THANKSGIVING

BOWING BEFORE GOD IN PRAYER

OFFERING OUR GIFTS TO GOD

SERMON

ÒMarriage EssentialsÓ
Ephesians 5: 22-33

                                                            CELEBRATION SONG

BLESSING

DEPARTING IN FAITH AND HOPE

All songs projected by permission: CCLI # 945944

11:15 a.m.

                                                               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                                               ÒThe LordÕs PrayerÓ                                     Albert Hay Malotte     

CALL TO WORSHIP                                                                                                                                                                                               

Leader: Love is all around,
People: GodÕs love deep within.
Leader: Love in acts of sharing,

People: Love in quiet listening.
Leader: A friend to hold us when sadness comes,

People: A friend to rejoice with us when joy arrives.

Leader: Stronger than death,

People: Setting loose a song of joy.

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN #485                    To God Be the Glory                    TO GOD BE THE GLORY

CHILDREN IN CHANCEL 

PRAYER OF CONFESSION

We come, dear Lord, as confessing people - confessing our shortcomings, confessing our willfulness, our false pride, our selfishness and all other sins that infect us. Sometimes our mouths spew anger or unloving language. Sometimes we take advantage of the slow of mind or those less educated or of lower social standing. Sometimes prejudice tries to get a foothold within our minds and hearts and we are strongly tempted to surrender to it.

Sometimes we may lose the battle. And sometimes we do not even treat the members of our own household with the love, respect and honor due them. O Lord, we confess our sins, all of them. Grant us your forgiveness, and fill us with the desire and the resolve to find renewal within. All of which we ask in Christ's name. 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 peace of Christ be with you.

People:     And also with you.

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

*HYMN #356                                Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing                                   Nettleton                 

PASTORAL PRAYER & LORDÕS PRAYER

ANTHEM                                             ÒRejoice in the LordÓ                                                    Stan Pethel               

SERMON                                                ÒMarriage EssentialsÓ                                          Pastor Larry Turner
                  Ephesians 5: 22-33

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITH                                       The ApostlesÕ Creed

OFFERTORY                                        ÒLord, Teach us How to PrayÓ                          Gordon Young                                                            

*DOXOLOGY

PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING

*RECESSIONAL HYMN #387               Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us                 BRADBURY

*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                                         ÒWestminster FanfareÓ                                           Charles Callahan

 

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* denotes Congregation Standing

**Parents please pick up your children from Kids Own Worship!!

 

 

Worship Attendance for February 8, 2009

8:45             48

11:15         107

Total         155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

iN sERVICE THIS wEEK, February 15, 2009

 

Oversight Elders:                  Opening – Linda Foster

                                                Closing –   Dana Jackson

Usher 8:45:                            Mark Gray

UsherÕs 11:15:                         Sandy Kehrli, Dossett Foster, Wendi Glenn, Hugh Bishop

ChildrenÕs Church

8:45 am                                   Leader:           Kim Upshaw

                                                Assistant:       Dana Jackson

                                                Puppet Asst.  Amy Jackson

11:15 am                                 Leader:           Beth Turner

                                                Assistant        Sandra Gillespie

                                                Puppet Asst.  Catie Waddell

Topic                                      Jesus Calms a Storm

                                                 Mark 4: 35-41

 

 

                                                In Service For Next Week, February 22, 2009

 

Oversight Elders:                  Opening – Mark Gray

                                                Closing –   Sandy Kehrli

Usher 8:45:                            Gail Hackney

Ushers 11:15:                          Sandy Kehrli, Dossett Foster, Wendi Glenn, Hugh Bishop

 

ChildrenÕs Church

8:45 am                                   Leader:           Kim Upshaw

                                                Assistant:       Dossett Foster

                                                Puppet Asst.  Wendi Glenn

11:15 am                                 Leader:           Beth Turner

                                                Assistant        Amy Jackson

                                                Puppet Asst.  Blake Ragghianti

Topic                                      Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man

                                                 Mark 2: 1-12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar of Events

 

 

                     Sunday, February 15, 2009                                 Thursday, February 19, 2009     

    12:30 pm   Bell Choir Rehearsal                          5:00 pm     Girl Scouts

      6:00 pm   White Elephant Bingo/Potluck          6:00 pm     Praise Band       

                                                                                              

                     Monday, February 16, 2009                                Friday, February 20, 2009

      7:00 pm   Boy Scouts                                         5:00 pm     Girl Scouts

                                                                                               Youth Depart for PYC Retreat    

                     Tuesday, February 17, 2009

     10:00 am   Circle #3 (then out to lunch)                               Sunday, February 22, 2009

      7:00 pm   Session                                              8:45 am     Contemporary Service

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

                                                                             10:00 am     Sunday School

                     Wednesday, February 18, 2009         11:15 am     Traditional Service

      6:30 pm   Adult/Youth Bible Study                  11:15 am     ChildrenÕs Church

      6:30 pm   Kids Adventure Club                       12:30 pm     Bell Choir Rehearsal

      7:30 pm   Choir                                                                  Youth Return from PYC Retreat

                 

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

Session Meeting – Tuesday, February 17th – 7:00 pm

The Congregational Life Committee is sponsoring White Elephant Bingo and potluck dinner tonight.  Dinner will be at 6:00 pm with Bingo to follow.  Bring a white elephant prize, any new item with a value of at least a dollar – maybe an unwanted gift you have received.  No reservation is required, just bring one of your favorite potluck dishes.  This is a great opportunity to bring a friend, neighbor or relative to join in the fun and fellowship.

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.

Upcoming Events for the month of February:

February 15th – White Elephant Bingo & Potluck – Tonight

February 17th – Circle #3 – 10:00 am (lunch to follow)

February 17th – Session Meeting – 7:00 pm

February 20-22 – PYC Youth Retreat

February 23rd – PW Board Meeting (home of Jan Evans) 7:00 pm

**February 25th – Ash Wednesday Service 6:30 pm (no activities tonight)

February 28th – Boy Scout Blue & Gold - TBA

Please note the following change of address: Jason and Leslie Russell, 5836 Sun Cove, Apt. #7, Memphis, TN  38134.

Please note Carl Jones has a new cell phone # (901) 389-8169.

MIHN guests will be arriving on Sunday, March 8th. A signup sheet will be available beginning next Sunday.  See Dana Jackson for additional information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ChildrenÕs Church Schedule – February 15, 2009

8:45 am           Leader:     Kim Upshaw

                        Assistant:  Dana Jackson

                        Puppet Asst.   Amy Jackson

11:15 am          Leader:     Beth Turner

                        Assistant:  Sandra Gillespie

                        Puppet Asst.      Catie Waddell

Topic:                  Jesus Calms a Storm

                        Mark: 4: 35-41

 

ChildrenÕs Church Schedule – February 22, 2009

8:45 am           Leader:     Kim Upshaw

                        Assistant:  Dossett Foster

                        Puppet Asst.   Wendi Glenn

11:15 am          Leader:     Beth Turner

                        Assistant:  Amy Jackson

                        Puppet Asst.      Blake Ragghianti

Topic:                  Four Friends Help a Paralyzed Man

                        Mark: 2: 1-12

REMEMBER THESE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE CHURCH

Our Church Family:

Katelyn Vawter........................................... Healing

Larry Toussaint........................................... Recovery from surgery

Cephas Starnes............................................ Health concerns

Susan Fox..................................................... Health concerns

Donna Maginn............................................ Recovery from surgery

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

Carl Jones..................................................... Recovery/healing

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

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

 

Our Extended Church Family:

Jessica Wyer, daughter-in-law of Georgie CaveÉÉÉHealth concerns

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

Sue WhiteÕs mother.................................... ÉHealth concerns, heart

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

Alice Farris, friend of Frances KittermanÉ......Health concerns, cancer

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

Paul Cave, brother of Dan, Nancy & Georgie CaveÉ.Health 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 February 8, 2009

8:45        48

11:15                107

Total     155

 

In Service This Week – February 15, 2009

Oversight Elders:       Opening – Linda Foster

                        Closing –   Dana Jackson

Usher 8:45:                Mark Gray

UsherÕs 11: 15:           Sandy Kehrli, Dossett Foster, Wendi Glenn, Hugh Bishop

 

In Service Next Week – February 22, 2009

Oversight Elders:       Opening – Mark Gray

                        Closing –   Sandy Kehrli

Usher 8:45:                Gail Hackney

UsherÕs 11: 15:           Sandy Kehrli, Dossett Foster, Wendi Glenn, Hugh Bishop