May 2016 Grace Notes
May 2016 Grace Notes
May 2016 Grace Notes
Grace Notes
May 2016
Directory
Christian
Education
(pp. 5-7)
Calendar
(pp. 8-9)
WNS
Schedule
(p. 7)
Important
Dates
Shalom
Farm
(May 21)
Last PNO
(May 21)
Last WNS
(May 25)
For more dates to
remember, see the
calendar
ening and growing our Christian ation for their hard work!). The
Education program, providing
Leys, Dana McKnight, and Jes- loving mercy, and walking humbly
sica Reveley.
Well, a little over a year later, anniversary, we now step forwe are grateful that the Associ-
tee discerned that God is calling and leadership of ChristoChristopher Tweel to the posi-
Church News/Announcements
Openers & Closers
Fellowship Schedule
Happy
Glass Office Greeters Needed
Birthday Wishes to: Although the Spring sessions of WNS are wrapping up,
May 1:
May 2:
May 3:
May 4:
May 5:
May 7:
May 8:
May 9:
May 11:
May 12:
May 14:
May 15:
May 16:
May 17:
May 20:
May 21:
May 22:
May 25:
May 26:
May 27:
May 30:
Dave Malan
Pete Sizemore
Lisa Cardwell
C.T. Anderson
Allison Hazlegrove
Diane Davis
Johnny Valentine
Grace Battle
Whitney Alexander
Sarah Oatts
Will Janney
Nancy States
Brent Corby
Joseph Klos
Collin Gibson
Margaret Harvie
John Harris
Eleanor McClanahan
Wil Dickerson
Mary Reid McCullough
Paul Zeh
Curt Kennedy IV
Amara Tweel
RoseMarie Bundy
Jean Appich
Brian Baird
Jane Londrey
Leah Soukup
Erika Tabor
Ginny Hardman
Connor Waters
Katie McCullough
Tony Manning
Stewardship Corner
ontributions in March of
$36,000 were down only
slightly from Februarys
total, and were down about
16% from March of 2015,
which had five Sundays. For
this first quarter of this year
contributions are up about 12%
from the same period last year,
due partially to payments on
prior year pledges.
Expenses of $60,900 in March
were up slightly from the prior
month and included $5,500 in
John 6: 35
Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
Presbyterian Womens
(PW) Salad Luncheon
Psalm 40:11
Do not, O Lord, withhold your mercy from me; let your steadfast love and your faithfulness keep
me safe forever.
Music News
tins and around the church beginning on Sunday, June 4. We hope these bookmarks prompt
you to consider anew some of the essential
passages from Gods word and how God is
speaking to us through them in our time.
NOTE: 13 of the 50 Scriptures listed are in the
color green those are the 13 that will be
preached on this summer in worship.
Summer Fitness
Challenge Scriptures
June 12: Isaiah 6:1-8
June 19: Isaiah 55:1-5
June 26: Romans 8:22-30
July 3: Psalm 139:23-24
July 10: Matthew 5:3-11
July 17: Matthew 6:25-34
July 24: John 3:16-17
July 31: Luke 15:29-32
August 7: Matthew 11:20-30
August 14: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
August 21: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
August 28: Micah 6:6-8
John 16:33
I have said this to you, so that in me you may have peace. In the world you face persecution. But
take courage; I have conquered the world!
Held every Sunday from 9:45-10:30 a.m. (The Nursery Crib Room (Rm 103)
and Sunday School are available for children ages 2 and up.)
The Vanguard Class, Basement, Rm B4: In this mens class, you will be studying a particular mens view on
the parables of Jesus Christ.
The Forum of Grace Class, Second floor, Rm 203: For the month of May, this combined class will be
having a discussion centered around the title "Christian Potpourri: For Fun and Profit (or Prophet)." Join us
for a great lecture and discussion.
Good Books Class, Third floor, Rm 303: We will be reading and discussing John Calvins The Christian Life
(selections from his writings) from May 1-22. If youd like to be put on our email list, contact Nelson Reveley at
nmr2uf@virginia.edu.
Youth Mentoring Class, Third floor, Rm 300: Each week volunteers and parents meet with teens to connect
media to scripture in a way that is personally meaningful to our students. Currently, they are focused on the book
of Genesis!
Toddlers Class, First floor, Rm 102: This class focuses on spiritual development and early access to scripture through play and kinesthetic learning.
Elementary Class, Second floor, Rms 209-210: Taught by our awesome volunteers, this class
builds faith in young children and challenges them to apply lessons from scripture to everyday life in
school, at home, and at play.
Isaiah 30:21
And when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left, your ears shall hear a word behind
you, saying, This is the way; walk in it.
Six Summer
Suppers
Cooking with the Bible:
Recipes for Biblical
Meals
A meal that stole Esau's blessing, Joseph dining with his brothers in Egypt, the meals John the
Baptist took in the wilderness...
many of our favorite accounts
from scripture center around the
meal.
This summer we will collect
around an ancient rhythm, eating
foods our
biblical mothers and fathers ate,
while we dig into the scripture
that surrounds the meal. Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm.
If you would like to host a
meal this summer between June
15 to July 27, contact Christopher
Tweel at christopher@gracecovenant.org or by calling the
church office at 359-2463.
Psalm 37:23-24
Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not
fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand.
Sunday
Tuesday
Wedn
1 9:15 a.m. Prayer Team (Social Room) 2 6:30 p.m. RISC-Nehemiah Action 3 6 p.m. STEP Jobs For life
6 p.m. Wednesda
6 p.m. Wednesda
6 p.m. Wednesda
(Organ and Narra
Sanctuary, see p.4)
6 p.m. Wednesda
nesday
Team
Friday
Thursday
5 9 a.m. CDC Chapel
13
Rehearsal/Party
Saturday
7
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el Choir
re Team
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el Choir
re Team
20
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28 4 p.m. Burns-McConnell
For the WNS program on April 27, 2016, The Handbell Choir
performed their Spring Concert. A big thank you goes out to
the talented musicians that made it happen!
photo: Phil Coltrain
Psalm 125: 2
As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people, from this time on and
forever more.
The Noori Family spent a beautiful day at Bryan Park in mid-April. Thanks to everyone that participated!
Did you take some interesting pictures of a church related event or activity? If so, please
send them to us at info@grace-covenant.org and they may end up here! Please include your
name, the name of the photographer, where and what the event was, and when it happened.
Thanks for all of your help.
Luke 19:38
Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest
heaven.
A group will be carpooling from the church parking lot at 8:00 a.m. and will be returning by noon.
Otherwise, you can meet us out on the farm at 9:00
a.m.
Address: 1033 Rock Castle Rd., Goochland, VA
Reverend Sampson Lodo and Reverend Gershon Abassah, our Presbyterian pastor
friends from Ghana, are looking to assist
congregants with odd jobs to enable them to
purchase gifts here in Richmond that can
then be brought back to their families and
communities when they return home. They
are happy to help with basic tasks or projects
around the house. As well, both are proficient with gardening, and both have a background in construction and carpentry. They
are available any day between May 1 and May
30 (the date on which they return to Ghana)
except for May 7. If you would like to have
one or both of them help you with a project,
please contact Pastor Bobby.
Richmond Justice
Initiative Prayer Walk
RJI invites churches throughout
Richmond to join in a prayer walk on
Monday, May 9, 2016 from 6:30pm7:45pm at Jefferson Park (21st and
Marshall St). This will be a leisurely
walk along a path within Jefferson
Park limits. There will be signs along
the pathway with prayers at each
station, for each person to go at his/
her own pace. The focus of the prayers will be on justice for all involved
in human trafficking, rescue and renewal for victims/survivors, and
strength for those who are actively
working to end modern day slavery. For more information, go to
rvaji.com.
fortable working in an urban environment and must possess excellent organizational, communication, and
computer skills.
This is a full-time position but
part time interests will be considered.
Contact the STEP office by phone at
648-7552 or at
timcole@steprichmond.org for a
complete job description and application requirements. Application
deadline is May 6.
Genesis 1:28
God blessed them, and God said to them, Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth and
subdue it; and have dominion over the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon
the earth.
Worship
Sunday Morning
Prayer Time
The best way to start a Sunday morning, or any morning, is with prayer. Each
Sunday morning at 9:15-9:30
in the Social Room, we have
a time of prayer, and all are
welcome to participate. It is
a prayerful time when hearts
are quieted and focused on
God, joys and concerns are
shared, and prayers are
raised in word and in spirit.
It is a special time of caring,
friendship, and blessing;
please come and pray with
us.
Children and
worship
Children and Families Are
Always Welcome at GCPC!
We know all kids can be
wiggly and noisy. Its okay!
Were glad that you and they
are here. Please feel free to
sit anywhere: up front where
they can see; in the balcony
where there is room to move
around; or wherever is most
convenient for you. Worship
Bags and Binders are available in the narthex. Ask an
usher or greeter! Children
under 6 are welcome at any
time for childcare in room
102. Our excellent nursery is
in room 103 across from the
Social Room
Check out some of the scheduled sermon titles as they are now
for a glance ahead.
Date:
Sermon:
June 12:
June 19:
Its an Invitation
June 26:
July 3:
July 10:
July 17:
Its Peace
July 24:
July 31:
August 7:
August 14:
August 21:
August 28:
For more information on the summer schedule and the Summer Series: Back to the Basics, see p. 5.
9:15 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
10:55 a.m.
Session Report
April 2016
Information
For March, 2016, income came to $48,403.96, which is consistent with our usual pattern. Expenses came to
$60,862.62. There were no extraordinary expenses for the month.
Recent Actions
The Session voted to:
Approve inviting Christopher Tweel to preach on Sunday, April 24, 2016.
Approve the baptism of Leo Joshua Hulme-Lippert on Sunday, July 17, 2016.
Approve the wedding of Grace Covenant member Elizabeth Copping and Jeff Gardner on September 24, 2016 at 4 pm.
Approve vacation for Bobby Hulme-Lippert on April 21, 2016.
Approve inviting the Rev. Dr. David Fergusson to preach on Sunday, March 19, 2017.
Approve the calling of a Congregational meeting for Sunday, May 1, 2016 following worship to act on the report of the Associate Pastor Nominating Committee.
Approve changes to the Finance Section of the Manual for Ministry regarding the handling of leases.
Approve the sale of softball fan t-shirts @$15.00 each, the net proceeds of which will go to the Loaves and Fishes fund.
Elect Dana McKnight and Bill Jacobs as Commissioners to the June 14, 2016 meeting of the Presbytery of the James.
The Session provides this summary to help ensure that the congregation remains informed of its decisions
and actions. If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Dana McKnight
(Clerk of Session) or any of your active ruling Elders.
John 12: 46
I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the
darkness.
Elders:
Deacons:
- Finance (M)
- Christian Education (M)
- Evangelism, Admin &
Personnel
Virginia Hudson (17) - Evangelism (M)
Bill Jacobs (18)
- Stewardship (M),
Property
Katie McCullough (16) - Mission (M)
Lewis Rosebro (17)
Pete Sizemore (16)
Rob Turner (17)
- Property (M)
- Admin & Personnel (M),
Nominating
- Worship (M)
- Prayer (M)
- Fellowship;
Deacons Fund
- Glass Office (M);
Deacons Fund
- Greeters/Ushers (Co-M);
Meals (Co-M)
- Visitation & Flowers
- New Members (M)
- Media & Technology
- Care Team (M),
- Fellowship
- Greeters/Ushers (Co-M);
Meals (Co-M)
- Justice (M)
- Deacons Fund (M);
Care Team
The Staff
Bobby Hulme-Lippert
Pastor
bobby@grace-covenant.org
Nelson Reveley
Parish Associate for Outreach & Adult Discipleship
reveley@grace-covenant.org
Christopher Martin
Director of Music and Organist
martin@grace-covenant.org
Martha Rubin
Administrative Support/ Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org
Christopher Tweel
Director of Christian Formation & Pastoral Assistant
christopher@grace-covenant.org
Meredith Bond
Office Manager
meredith@grace-covenant.org
director.gccdc@verizon.net
gracecovenantcdc.com
Office Hours:
Contact Us:
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