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December 25, 2016
11:00 a.m.
SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY
PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP
Be born in our hearing, Lord Jesus, and open our lives to you: our
Word, our Light, our Life.
WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME
Welcome and Announcements
Prelude “Eternal Purposes” Messiaen
Ray Freeman, Organist
Call to Worship (Based on Isaiah 9:2)
Leader: The People walking in darkness have seen a great light;
People: those who have lived in a land of deep darkness--on them
light has shined.
All: Jesus Christ is our life and light. In his name and
power, let us worship God!
Opening Hymn “Angels from the Realms of Glory”
Prayer of Confession
Generous God, you give us the greatest gift of all, yourself,
but often we find it hard to take notice; we are caught up in
our own gifts, given and received. Forgive us, generous
God, for the casual way we treat your gift of love. Forgive
us when we fail to share your love with those who are most
in need of your love and grace. Cast out our sin and enter
in, be born in us today. Amen.
Please stand if you are able.
Our Missi on:
Growi ng i n Spi ri t
Li vi ng as Di sciples
Serving God’s World
“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was
God.” (John 1:1)
Carol “Love Has Come”
Assurance of Pardon (based on 2 Corinthians 4:6)
Leader: God has caused light to shine in our hearts, the light that is
knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.
All: Thanks be to God!
Passing of the Peace
Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
(Please share God’s peace with one another.)
Gloria Patri: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the
Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be,
world without end. Amen, Amen.
Time for Children Greta Miller
Children ages 3 & 4 are invited to Play n’ Worship in Room 13. Following their
activity, they will be taken to the Nursery. Parents, please pick up your children
directly after the worship service.
Gospel Reading John 1:1-2 “Word”
Carol “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
Prayers: For the mission of the church, to listen and follow the Word made
flesh
Gospel Reading John 1:3-5 “Life”
Carol “Go Tell it On the Mountain”
Prayers: For our social, economic, and political life — to reflect the light of
Christ, and build, sustain, and protect life of every kind in our world
Gospel Reading John 1:6-8 “Witness”
Prayers: For all who proclaim the gospel, and for ourselves to proclaim
Christ faithfully
Gospel Reading John 1:9-11 “Unwelcome”
Prayers: For all who are left behind, isolated, harmed, or unwelcomed by the
world, and for all who are sick
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Gospel Reading John 1:12-14 “Glory”
Carol “Angels We have Heard on High”
Reflection “Word” Rev. Susan Wisseman
Offering “The Peace Carol” John Denver
Scott Seifried, Director of Music
Doxology
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures
here below. Praise Him above, ye Heavenly Host. Praise Father, Son
and Holy Ghost. Amen.
Prayer of Dedication Greta Miller
Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper
Invitation to the Table
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Pastor: The Lord be with you.
People: And also with you.
Pastor: Lift up your hearts.
People: We lift them up to the Lord.
Pastor: Let us give thanks and praise to the Lord our God.
People: It is right to give our thanks and praise.
Pastor: It is truly right and our greatest joy…who forever sing to
your glory:
Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of power and might, heaven and earth are
full of your glory. Hosanna in the highest. Blessed is he who comes in
the name of the Lord. Hosanna in the highest, hosanna in the high-
est. (Hymnal #581)
The Lord’s Prayer
Our Father who are in heaven, hallowed by Thy name. Thy kingdom
come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day
our daily bread, and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is
the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever. Amen.
Words of Institution and the Breaking of the Bread
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Communion of the People
Special Music “What a Beautiful Name”
Scott Seifried, Music Director
Prayer after Communion
O God, you have poured upon us the new light of your incarnate
Word: Grant that this light, enkindled in our hearts, may shine forth
in our lives, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns
with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
Carol “Joy to the World”
Blessing
Postlude “Joy to the World” Young
Ray Freeman, Organist
Sunday, January 1, Worship is at 11:00 AM There will be no Sunday School, Youth, or Club 456 on January 1.
We will resume our regular schedule on January 8.
CHRISTMAS JOY OFFERING THE GIFT IS GIVEN
During this Advent and Christmas season, we reflect on the birth of Jesus as God’s greatest gift, given to all of us. Giving to the Christmas Joy Offering is one way we can celebrate and honor that gift, by faithfully supporting church workers in times of need and supporting development of the racial and ethnic leadership of our church.
Envelopes are in the pews for your Joy Gift today.
The flowers in the sanctuary were placed by
the Grace Family to the Glory of God and
in honor and memory of loved ones.
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Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends
Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach),
Rhea Boswell, Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer, Reecie Ford,
Harry Gault, Lou Gaudian (Aarondale Assisted Living),
Clara Gipson (Manor Care Fair Oaks), James Lawson,
Lynn Muys, Jenell Phillips, Malcolm Weaver,
and our Missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber
Former Pastor: Paul Eckel
The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Nancy Machado, Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie),
Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall), Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), and Dave Treasure (Hilda)
The fathers of: Raven Fox and Penny Newsome
The son of: Rhea Boswell (Scott)
The daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko)
The brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul) and Nelson Thurman (Dennis)
The sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan)
The daughters-in-law of: Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), and Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea)
The sister-in-law of: Peter Smith (Annette)
The nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward & Scott), and Dave Little (Sean)
The niece of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie)
The cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia).
The friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Rosalie Lawson (Stephanie),
Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), Chris Thurman, and Scott Rogers (The Huckel Family)
(*Chronic, ongoing situation)
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Sunday, Dec. 25 CHRISTMAS DAY
¸ 9:15 AM Christian Education Var. Locations
¸10:30 AM Worship with Communion Sanctuary
Monday, Dec. 26 The Office is Closed Today
¸ 8:00 PM AA Family Room
Tuesday, Dec. 27
¸10:00 AM AA Choir Room
¸ 1:00 PM Bunco Family Room
Sunday, Jan. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY 2017
¸11:00 AM Worship with Communion Sanctuary
The Calendar through January 1st
WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO
WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!
We encourage you to share requests for prayer.
You may do so by completing prayer cards found in the pew racks and placing them in the offering plates.
Trust your children to the care of our nursery workers. We provide childcare for infants and children up to 4 years old in the
Nursery Suite downstairs, Rooms 3 & 5.
Worship Bags are available in the Narthex for preschoolers - third-graders. Please return bags
to the Narthex after the service.
Grace 101, An “Inquirer’s Class” (In progress, Sundays ‘til 11/20)
If you would like to learn more about the Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and about
membership, contact our pastor.
Grace Weekday Preschool
The Preschool is a Christian-based, developmental program ministry. For information call
703-451-3314.
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STAFF
LISA KENKEREMATH Interim Pastor
Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm
703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207; E-mail: [email protected]
SUSAN WISSEMAN Stated Supply Associate Pastor
Office Days and Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #3, ext 205; E-mail: [email protected]
YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director
Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm;
Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 703-451-2900 press #4;
E-mail: [email protected]
VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer
E-mail: [email protected]
SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director
E-mail: [email protected]
RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: [email protected]
JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director
E-mail: [email protected]
VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager
Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;
Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206;
E-mail: [email protected]
S E S S I ON
Coleen Austin Aging With Grace; Stephen Ministry; Congregational Care
Lee Bartlett Nursery/Bridges to Worship
Cindi Bryant Human Resources
Ed Bryant Nominating/ Stewardship
Dave Buckley Missions
Maria Clayton Preschool
Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry
Alan Goldstein Communications
Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship
Joe Miller Evangelism
Penny Newsome Worship
Michael Phillips Finance
John Sowdon Fellowship
Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship
Greta Miller, Clerk
Lisa Kenkeremath, Moderator
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Scott Anckner
Craig Crooks
Kent Ford, Chairman
Rob Gold
Scott Rogers
Peter Smith
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in church office and on GPC website.
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