Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

Grace Notes Volume 47, Issue 4

April 2017 Unbinding Your Heart

The first week of April is the final week of the Unbinding your Heart
small groups. Last fall, the session discerned a need for us to place
Directory an emphasis on evangelism in 2017, and I am grateful for the nearly
Christian 105 people who participated in a group and the dozens of others
Education who supported the effort through prayer. I pray we might continue
to be mutually encouraged by the testimonies of what God has been
(pp. 5-7)
doing in our lives during this season.
Calendar
(pp. 8-9)
WNS Know that an Unbinding your Heart assessment will be sent from the
Schedule church office once the group meetings have concluded. Please take
the time to fill this out and provide feedback! Hearing from you will
(p. 6)
help the leadership discern how God is calling us forward from this experience. And, if you are inter-
ested in hearing the results of the assessment, please join in on 5th Sunday Luncheon (April 30)
where that will be shared. You can find details about the 5th Sunday luncheon on page 13.
Important
In the meantime, as we head toward Holy Week and Easter, we recall those first witnesses of Jesus
Dates resurrection. I am mindful of Mary in particular as her very first act in light of the Easter promise
PNO was to share it. Once she recognizes the resurrected Jesus alive and speaking we read that she runs to
tell others, I have seen the Lord (Jn 20:18). It is her testimony that forever changes the hope she
Registration
and all of humanity has.
(Due April 5)
Egg Hunt
(April 15, Where have you seen the Lord lately? Who might be encouraged to hear that story? Even though we
10:00 a.m.) have finished our six weeks studying evangelism through the Unbinding curriculum, the truth is that
telling the stories of Jesus in our midst remains fundamental to our faith. May the Holy Spirit work
through each of you that you might offer timely words, stories, and acts of love that proclaim to oth-
For more dates to ers that Jesus is indeed risen and life conquers death.
remember, see the
calendar.

Psalm 16:1
Protect me, O God, for in you I take refuge.
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 Church News/Announcements
Openers & Closers Fellowship Schedule
April 2: Lloyd Bostian April 2: Cheryl and Bill Jacobs
April 9: Rob Rosebro April 9: Lewis and Rob Rosebro
April 16: Hank Downing April 16: Lisa and Kent Cardwell
April 23: Cal Gray April 23: Marcia and Tony Manning
April 30: Kent Cardwell April 30: Paul Zeh
April Happy 19: John Ryan Mustanski
Birthday Wishes to: 19: Benjamin Rowe The Howie Center
3: Nolen Spivey 20: Judith Frayser Events at UPSEM
5: Jordan Ball 20: Bill Norris
21: Walter Bundy III April 19-20, 2017: Shawna Bowman
5: Ellie Brumagin and Nanette Sawyer will lead wor-
6: Paul Wilson 26: Stephen Coltrain ship, large group activities, and
6: Theo Zobule 26: Eason Reveley workshops related to Embodying
28: Jo McMillin Gods Story and Our Stories: Sto-
7: Sanny Zobule rytelling | Art | Worship. There
10: Ashby Price 29: Christopher Winston are a number of different events,
11: Phyllis Muir Early May Happy beginning with community chapel
12: Jackie Bowles Birthday Wishes to: on Wednesday, April 19, and ending
with a labyrinth walk at mid-day on
12: George Gray 1: Dave Malan Thursday. For more information
12: Sandra Lumpkin 2: Lisa Cardwell and to register for the events you
13: Harrison Campbell 2: Pete Sizemore will be attending go to https://
www.upsem.edu/leadership-
Hackett 3: C.T. Anderson institute/public-lectures/.
14: Rob Rosebro 3: Allison Hazlegrove Although everything is free, we
15: Jane Nelson 4: Diane Davis would like to get an idea of how
16: Ann Hubbard The full list of May birthdays many will attend so registration is
very helpful. Thank you!
16: Philip Janney will be included in the May
19: Amanda Dickerson Grace Notes.
Dedicate an Easter Lily
Please plan to purchase beautiful potted lily plants to help
decorate our sanctuary for Easter Sunday. The order forms will
be available at the information table across from the Social
Room and in the Glass Office, beginning March 15. Please fill
out your form and drop it into the box with your check to cover
the cost of the lilies. Each potted lily is $12.50. The deadline for
ordering an Easter Lily is Sunday, April 2.

Synod Mens Conference in July

The men of the Mid-Atlantic Synod of the Presbyterian Church are invited to the 2017 conference held
at the Massanetta Spring's Conference Center in Harrisonburg, VA. This year's theme is "What Does the
2 Lord Require?" For more information and to register online, see http://www.midatlanticmen.org.
 The Presbytery Corner
Reformation Trip to Scotland
(October 18-27, 2017): Follow in the
footsteps of John Knox as we celebrate
the 500 Anniversary of the Protestant
Reformation. Travel throughout
Scotland, including: Glasgow, Loch
Lomond, the Isles of Mull and Iona,
Stonehaven, St. Andrews, and Stirling.
For more information, please contact
Rev. Janet Winslow of Bon Air
Presbyterian Church at
pastorjanet@verizon.net.
Work Teams for West Virginia:
Seeking individuals of all skill levels to
travel to Richwood, WV, to rebuild
homes destroyed in the torrential rains
and floods last summer. Two trips:
April 1-8 and April 9-15. Cost is $250 a
person. Second trip open to high
school students if accompanied by
adults. For more details contact Brown
Pearson at cbpearson3@erg-
homes.com
Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Annual
Mens Conference (July 14-16, 2017):
The Synod of the Mid Atlantics Mens
Council has approved a new prayer
initiative for 2016-2017. Prayer Partners
in each presbytery are praying for this
annual conference which encourages
and supports men to come to know
Jesus Christ as Savior and be moved by
the Holy Spirit. The theme is What
Does the Lord Require? To register
for the Conference and more
information go to midatlanticmen.org.

Letter from Nicole Flournoy, Director of GCCDC Stewardship

Grace Covenant Congregation, Corner
Spring is here! In the month of April, children will learn how to identify dif- Februarys contributions
ferent characteristics of Spring. They will observe the weather every day and of $51.300 were doubled
determine if it is Lion weather or Lamb weather, seeing first-hand how those of January, exclusive
Spring comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. They will discover what to wear of $13,800 in January repre-
for different weather situations, and explore lots of different hands on science senting either payments on
experiments to learn about rain, mud, the sun, the clouds, and other Spring prior year pledges or
weather identifiers. Theyll take walks to observe the changing scenery around amounts prepaid the previ-
us and learn to identify different Spring plants like daffodils, tulips, and grass. ous year and brought into
Through these experiences, they will observe and learn what colors fill the world 2017 income. Total income
around us, and learn to appreciate the diversity with which God has blessed our was reduced about $5,000 by
world. Theyll learn to recognize green as a symbol of life, as well as the animals a timing difference in rental
in our environment and how they adapt to changing weather. Theyll compare income.
the activity of animals in the Spring to that of the Winter, and identify the ani- Expenses in February
mals that share our environment with us. Theyll learn what these animals need were relatively high at
through hands on experiences like bug collecting, making bird feeders, and tak- $66,100, but they included
ing walks to observe. They will also learn all about the importance of the life $9,100 in painting and
cycle such as from baby to adult, from seed to flower, and from egg to bird. plumbing fixture updates,
In addition to learning the concepts of Spring, children will also be intro- and $8,000 previously ap-
duced to the concept of Easter. Having learned about Jesus birth during advent, proved on a foreign mission
they spend Lent learning about Jesus life and miracles. They have even learned project. Expenses exceeded
that Jesus was once a child just like them! While the concept of death and resur- income in February by
rection can be tricky for little ones, the idea that Easter is about Jesus is our fo- $7,600.
cus for the Easter season. That Jesus is God, that God is alive, and that Jesus Februarys Five Cents per
came to earth from heaven for our sins is the central focus of our age groups Meal offering was $91, Mer-
Easter lessons. We even take the wonderful lesson of St. Patrick and use the cy offering $204, and Loaves
clover to learn about the holy trinity! Thank you as always for your support of and Fishes $195.
this important ministry!

Nicole

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 Church News
Summer Book Club Family and Friends Fourth
Sunday Ushers and Greeters
Last summer we read and discussed Gilead by Marilynne
Robinson. This summer, the congregation is invited to read Gather your Family and Friends and
Shusaku Endos 1966 historical fiction novel, Silence. Endo sign up to be Ushers and/or Greeters!
is one of Japans foremost authors of the 20th century, and We have designated the fourth Sunday
this novel is considered his masterpiece. It tells the story of of each month just for YOU! Volun-
the first Catholic missionaries to feudal Japan. Along the teers only need to sign up for one time
way he explores the themes of faith and doubt, evangelism to help open the doors, pass out bulle-
and mercy, despair and martyrdom, and the challenges in- tins, and take up the offering. This is a
herent when unfamiliar cultures and religions interact. great way to get your family and friends
Though written in the mid-20th century and set in the 17th together for Sunday morning, and, who
century, the novel raises timely questions in our age of
knows, maybe you will all have lunch
heightened cultural and religious interaction. The book will be made available for
purchase at Grace Covenant in May. Book discussions will take place over the
together after the service! Please call
summer. Times and locations TBA in May. or email Mary Gray at 247-4899 or
mary.gray@comcast.net.

Quarterly Welcome to Our New Office

Manager, Rev. Rachel Manke!
Statements Rachel is an
Spring has arrived ordained ELCA
and the first quarter Lutheran pastor
of 2017 has come to and recent trans-
an end. Look for 1st plant to Rich-
Quarter statements in mond from New
the Narthex on April England where, When: April 21-23, 2017
9, Palm Sunday. Any Where: Montreat Conference
most recently, she Center at 401 Assembly
statements remaining served as pastor Drive,
at the end of the at a church in Montreat, NC 28757
month will be the Boston area.
Gather around the fire to
mailed. Contact Mar- She spends her weekends still pursuing her pas- share life and laughter togeth-
tha at bookkeep- sions, those being preaching and performing er this spring. Mantreat will
er@grace- with her ukulele professionally. (Generally the offer optional hands-on activ-
covenant.org or call two are mutually exclusive, but not always!) She ities to learn new skills, in-
cluding workshops like Gar-
and leave a message at is delighted to be with the people of Grace den Mosaics, Fly Fishing,
ext. 205, if you have Covenant and to join the team. Primitive Tool-Making,
any questions or con- Drummimg, and Hiking.
cerns. To register and for more in-
formation, visit
www.montreat.org/mantreat
or talk with Christopher
Tweel.

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 Christian Education
Inquirers Class Starting April
30, 8:30-10:45 a.m.
Interested in learning more about
Grace Covenant? Considering mem-
bership? You are welcome to attend
the next Inquirers Class on Sunday,
April 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:45
a.m. in room 213. Rev. Bobby Hul-
me-Lippert will lead this class in
which participants have the oppor-
tunity to learn more about the Pres-
byterian church and its theology as
well the specific ministries and mis-
sion of Grace Covenant. This class
will also help participants discern if
they want to become members. If
you are interested in attending, you
may indicate that on the communica-
tion card in your bulletin or email
Our Annual Egg hunt will be at
the home of the Boze family (206
Hollyport Rd., Richmond, Virginia,
23229). We will begin the hunt at
10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 15.
We hope everyone can come;
friends are invited as well!
Make sure to bring your own
basket. There will be a reception
following the hunt with the Easter
Bunny, face painting, and all the fun
of friends and family. See you there!
From the Director of Music
Dear Grace Covenant Family:
Thank you for the many letters and cards, car
rides, well-wishes, visits, and prayers during
my time of recovery. These brought me such
peace of mind and comfort, and I seem to be
slowly getting better with each passing day. It
truly is a blessing to be a part of a such a lov-
ing and supportive congregation.
Chris Martin
Director of Music and Organist
PNO Scheduled for April 8
Grace Covenant is proud to offer parents a little R&R with our
special Parents Night Out, Saturday, April 8, from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
A charge of $10 per child will help defray the costs of child care.
There is a $15 maximum per family fee. To RSVP, contact the
church office at 359-2463 or by emailing info@grace-covenant.org.
Please include the childs age by how old they are in months, not
years. The RSVP deadline is Wednesday, April 5, at 3:30 p.m.
It is incredibly important to make sure you are sending your re-
quest to info@grace-covenant.org as other email addresses used in
the past are no longer being monitored.
Some things to remember:
- A lead teacher from CDC will serve as the host each month.
Please do not forget to sign your child/children in and out during
PNO.
- We ask that you please bring a diaper bag with ample supplies for
the evening. Please do not allow your children to bring food with
them to PNO. This is due to allergies and the safety of all children.
We will provide a safe and appropriate snack for them.
Upcoming PNO Dates: April 8, May 13
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 Christian Education
Summer &
Vacation Bible
School are
coming!
Look for more details and updates regard-
ing registration to be posted in coming
weeks.

Wednesday Night Supper

Save yourself the midweek hassle of cooking dinner and come join us Wednesday nights at 6:00
p.m. for a time of growth in fellowship and faith, timely announcements, worship preparation
cards for the coming Sunday, and either faith-infused live music, a trivia night, or an excellent
speaker! $7 per person, $5 for seniors (over 65), and $15 max per family. We look forward to
seeing you there!

Each week until our Maundy Thursday service we will be meeting in our alternative worship
space at the back of the Fellowship Hall. We will engage in scripture, have guest musicians, and
share in Communion together. Come and have a meal at WNS, then stay for our special time of
worship together in this Holy Season from 6:45-7:20 p.m. Childcare is always provided, though
children and families are encouraged to join us for worship.

4/5/2017 Worship, Christopher Tweel on Shalom Is Our Future, Music by Vivien Chen

After Lent: 4/19/2017 Bell Choir Concert

4/12/2017 No WNS
4/26/2017 Junior Choir Concert
Join us on Thursday, April 13, for dinner at 6:00
Psalm
p.m. 33:22
followed by a Maundy Thursday Service at
5/3/2017 TBA
5/10/2017 TBA
7:00 p.m.
Let your steadfast love, O LORD, be upon us, even as we hope in you.
5/17/2017 Scholars
Grace
5/24/2017 Grace Scholars
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 Music

Grace Covenant Handbell Choir

Wednesday Night Supper and Program

April 19, 2017
Dinner 6:00 p.m. Program 6:40 p.m.

Grace Covenants Music Ministry

Final Rehearsals of the Season
Handbell Choir Junior Choir Carol Choir Chancel Choir
Sunday, April 16 Wednesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 10 Wednesday, May 17
8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.

Psalm 47:1
Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy.
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 April 2017 Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wedn

2 5th Sunday in Lent 3 4 5 Deadline for

8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal Out Registratio
9:15 a.m. Groups 1 and 2 Sunday School 4:00 p.m. Care Te
9:30 a.m. Group 3 Sunday School 4:30 p.m. Carol C
10:55 a.m. Worship* 5:00 p.m. Junior C
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour 6:00 p.m. WNS
12:30 p.m. 1st Sunday Prayer Group 7:30 p.m. Chance
(chapel)
*prep for communion class during
Childrens Chapel
9 Palm Sunday 10 Monday of Holy Week 11 Tuesday of Holy Week 12 Wednesday
8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Finance Meeting 9:30 a.m. PW Circle 3 (Social Rm.) 4:00 p.m. Care Te
9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast 11:00 a.m. PW Circle 2 (Vanguard) 4:30 p.m. Carol C
9:30a.m. Worship 7:00 p.m. Worship Meeting 7:00 p.m. PW Circle 1 (Laura Leighs
(First English Lutheran) 7:00 p.m. Administration Meeting home)
10:55 a.m. Worship (Grace Covenant)
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour

16 Easter Sunday 17 18 19 4:00 p.m. Car

8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting 4:30 p.m. Carol C
9:30 a.m. Sunday School 5:00 p.m. Junior C
10:55 a.m. Worship and Clara Rubis 7:00 p.m. Session Meeting 6:00 p.m. WNS
Baptism 7:30 p.m. Chance
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour

23 8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal 24 25 26 4:00 p.m. Car

9:45 a.m. Sunday School 4:30 p.m. Carol C
10:55 a.m. Worship 5:00 p.m. Junior C
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour 6:00 p.m. WNS
30 8:30 a.m. Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 p.m. Chancel
8:30-10:45 a.m. Inquirers Class (213)
9:45 a.m. Sunday School
10:55 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour
nesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Monument Avenue 10K
6:30 p.m. Bread Breakers

r Parents Night 6 9:00 a.m. CDC Chapel 7 4:00-10:00 p.m. Korean Church in 8 9:00-11:00 a.m. Shalom Farms
on (by 3:30 p.m.) the Fellowship Hall (VCU College 5:00-8:00 p.m. PNO
eam 5:30-8:30 p.m. STEP Jobs for Life
Ministry)
Choir (Fellowship Hall)
Choir

el Choir

y of Holy Week 13 Maundy Thursday
eam
Choir 9:00 a.m. CDC Chapel
6:00 p.m. Church Supper
7:00 p.m. Communion Service
8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
14 Good Friday 15 10:00 a.m. Egg Hunt
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Blood Drive
(Fellowship Hall)
7:00 p.m. Good Friday Worship Ser-
vice at Everett Reveleys home

re Team 20 9:00 a.m. CDC Chapel 21 4:00-10:00 p.m. Korean Church 22

Choir in the Fellowship Hall (VCU College
Choir 5:30-8:30 p.m. STEP Jobs for Life People Meeting (at Will Maddens)
Ministry)
(Fellowship Hall)
6:30 p.m.
el Choir

re Team 27 9:00 a.m. CDC Chapel 28 4:00-10:00 p.m. Korean Church 29

Choir 5:30-8:30 p.m. STEP Jobs for Life in the Fellowship Hall (VCU College
Choir (Fellowship Hall) Ministry)

l Choir
 Photos from March 2017

The Noori Family enjoyed an evening at the Diamond

watching the Flying Squirrels in action.

The Session extended a warm welcome to Dr. Fergusson at the Reveleys home on March 18.

Psalm 145:8
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.
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Dr. Fergusson joined with Grace Covenant on March 19 to lead us in Sunday School and Worship. Newton Todd

Proverbs 22:9
Those who are generous are blessed, for they share their bread with the poor.
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 Mission & Justice
Volunteer Opportunities in Outreach Ministry
STEPs Jobs for Life Program at GCPC on Thursdays
Where: GCPC Fellowship Hall pant is paired with a champion/ Childcare: Well also be providing
When: Thursdays 6:00-8:30 p.m. mentor, who accompanies him/her structured childcare time for partici-
from March through May 2017 on this journey through the program. pants kids while their parents are in
The Missions Committee invites you
This is a wonderful opportunity to class. Time commitment is 6:00-8:30
to join in an upcoming outreach offer a listening ear, encouragement, pm (dinner included), either each
ministry: STEPs Jobs for Life pro-
and ones own experiences. Men- Thursday or as one can schedule to
gram. The Jobs for Life program tors/champions join in the Thursday make it.
uses a biblically based curriculum
evening dinner and classes, 6:00-8:30 Business Relations & Instructors:
paired with a team of mentors, pas-
p.m., and share at least one contact We need members of the business
tors, and business leaders to help
(text, phone, email, meet up, etc.) community who can share about JfL
students discover who they are, what
during the rest of the week. to both invite local business repre-
gifts and interests they possess, and
Dinners: Each class begins with fel- sentatives to visit and participate in
what roadblocks they face in achiev-
lowship around a meal from 6:00- JfL training (i.e. employer
ing their goals. Jobs for Life is a "soft
6:30 p.m. As with our CARITAS roundtables, mock interviews, etc.)
skills" training program helping par-
ministry, were looking for folks to and even help note/network poten-
ticipants to gain, maintain, and thrive
sponsor and prepare meals to share tial job openings as they may arise
in employment. and enjoy with participants, family for JfL graduates. To learn more or
Opportunities to Share Your members, mentors, and teachers in volunteer, please contact Nelson Reveley at
Experience and Gifts! Jobs for Life. Regular number for a reveley@grace-covenant.org or 387-8094.
Mentors/Champions: Each partici- meal is roughly 35.

Good Friday Blood Drive, April 14

More than ever, patients need
your help! The American Red Cross
urges you to schedule an appoint-
ment TODAY to donate blood at
the upcoming STUART CIRCLE
GOOD FRIDAY BLOOD DRIVE
coming up on April 14 (9:00 a.m.-
3:00 p.m.) to overcome a serious
winter shortage. Our lifesaving work
truly would not be possible without
you.
Good Friday Blood Drive
Grace Covenant Presbyterian
Church
April 14, 2017
9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Please sign up today, by download- the blood drive. To get started and
ing the American Red Cross Blood learn more, visit redcrossblood.org/
Donor App, visiting red- RapidPass and follow the instruc-
crossblood.org, calling 1-800-RED tions on the site. Please consider
CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or email- being a part of this very worthwhile
ing Courtney Clements cause. Chances are, someone you
(noniworm@me.com) to make an know has needed or will need blood
appointment or for more infor- soon. Please be a life saver and sign
mation. All blood types are needed up today.
to ensure a reliable supply for pa-
tients. Blood donors can now save
time at their next donation by using
RapidPass to complete their pre-
donation reading and health history
questionnaire online, on the day of
their donation, prior to arriving at

Matthew 7:1
Do not judge, so that you may not be judged.

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 Service Opportunity for the Whole Family!
Starting up again in April, join us
the second Saturday of the month
at Shalom Farms - a local food ac-
cess and community development
ministry (www.shalomfarms.org) - as
we help ensure everyone in our city
Second Saturdays at
Shalom Farms
Next Outing
9-11 AM
Saturday, April 8
has access to God's bounteous gift nmr2uf@virginia.edu or (804) 387-
of nutritious produce. This year we 8094. Upcoming dates will be: April 8,
will be at the new rural location just May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12,
off route 288 at 2676 Venita Road, September 9, and October 14.
Midlothian, VA 23113. Please RSVP
to Nelson Reveley at

April 30 is Loaves & Fishes Sunday!

T
he Missions Committee is
thrilled to announce the kick
off a Loaves & Fishes fund
drive on Sunday, April
30th. Session has approved matching
funds (from a recent bequest) for the
first $10,000 raised, so the gauntlet has
been thrown down for all of us to offer
up our loaf or fish and watch it multi-
ply!
Loaves & Fishes is a ministry of this
church aimed at supporting our interna-
tional missions as well as local families
with emergency needs. Half of the
funds given to Loaves & Fishes support
international missions such as KHISH
(operating a medical ministry in Hondu-
ras), Alpheaus Zobule (launching a Bi-
ble translation ministry in the Solomon
Islands), and the Chicus (offering minis-
try to women and children in Moldova).
The other half of the fund goes to local
families in need. For these families, the
purpose is not long-term day-to-day
expenses, but temporary investments or
hardship funds to allow families to get
back on their feet. For example, Loaves
& Fishes has helped provide temporary
housing for a family whose home
burned down; has helped to fix a car so
that a father would not lose his job; has
assisted with extraordinary medical ex-
penses of a newborn with unexpected
complications; has helped a family
forced to unexpectedly move to pay
their forfeited deposit so their credit
would not be destroyed; has helped a
family being evicted to rent a storage
space so they would not lose their be-
longings; and has helped numerous
families pay off unexpected bills in or-
der to avoid spiraling into debt.
The fund requires that members of the
Missions Committee individually meet
with the families receiving funds so that
we can build relationships and truly un-
derstand the nature of their needs and
how to best help them. This one-on-
one connection has been integral to
serving our neighbors in Richmond. So
join us on April 30, in Sunday School,
in worship, and in our Fifth Sunday
Luncheon, as we get back in touch with
Christs miracle of the loaves and the
fishes and consider the call to offer
what we have to the Lord.

John 12:46
I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the
darkness.
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 Worship
Holy Week at Grace Covenant
PALM SUNDAY April 9, 2017
9:00 a.m. Potluck Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Palm Sunday Worship (First English Lutheran)
10:55 a.m. Worship (Grace Covenant)

MAUNDY THURSDAY April 13, 2017

6:00 p.m. Church supper
7:00 p.m. Communion Service

GOOD FRIDAY- April 14, 2017

7:00 p.m. Worship Service
2314 Monument Ave.

EASTER SUNDAY April 16, 2017

9:45 a.m. Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Sanctuary
Chancel Choir and Handbell Choir
Hallelujah Chorus

Bring flowers for the Flowering Cross

Easter Sunday Hallelujah Chorus

One of the great Easter Sunday traditions at Grace Covenant is
the singing of G. F. Handels Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah) at the end of
the worship service. For years many from the congregation have
come forward to join the Chancel Choir in the singing of this uplift-
ing choral benediction. We will do so again this year! The church
owns several extra scores of the Hallelujah Chorus which we will hand
-out to those wanting to sing; however, if you own a copy, you are
welcome to bring it with you on Easter Sunday.

Join Us in Worship on Sundays:

Pray Together (Social Room) 9:15 a.m. *See page 6 for Sunday School
Sunday School 9:45 a.m. times during the six week study
of Unbinding your Heart.
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 Session Report,Report
Session March 2017
Recent Actions

The Session voted to:

1) Approve the minutes of Session meetings for February 20, 2017, February 26, 2017, and March 12,
2017.
2) Elect Bill Jacobs and Cheryl Jacobs as Commissioners to the June 20, 2017, Presbytery meeting, to
be held at Fairfield Church.
3) Approve vacation for Bobby Hulme-Lippert for Thursday, March 30, 2017.

The Session also:

Approved a new building use fee schedule for City Church.

Approved repairs to the Sanctuary roof.
Approved participation of Grace Scholar Martin Pinckney in the Lent Communion service of
March 29, 2017.

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.

Mark 11:24
So I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
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 The Church Administration
Our Elders serve the church as leaders.
The Church Officers Our Deacons lead the church in service. Please feel free to approach them
with any questions or feedback about Grace Covenants ministries.

Clerk of Session: Dana E. McKnight Moderator of the Board of Deacons: Sallie Leys

Elders: Deacons:

Susan Boze (18) - Christian Education Itunu Adekoya (19) - Deacons Fund; Prayer Ministry
Ray Davis (18) - Admin. and Personnel Lisa Cardwell (18) - Meals; Transportation
Bill Jacobs (18) - Property Mary Gray (18) - Greeters/Ushers
Dana McKnight (17) - Finance; Clerk Ginny Hardman (19) - Deacons Fund; Justice
Susan Pillsbury David (19) - Mission Margaret Harvie (18) - Visitation and Flowers
Everett Reveley (19) - Stewardship; Treasurer Cynthia Holmes (17) - Greeters/Ushers
Jessica Reveley (19) - Nominating; Mission Steve Kemp (18) - Media and Technology
Lewis Rosebro (17) - Evangelism; Property Dottie-Ray Koch (17) - Fellowship
Rob Turner (17) - Worship (M) Sallie Leys (17) - Moderator of the Diaconate
Elizabeth Russell (19) - New Members; Greeters/Ushers
Trustees: Caroline Leith (17) Karl Rubis (19) - Fellowship
Warren Zirkle (19) Dawson Watkins (17) - Care Team; Deacons Fund
Kent Cardwell (18)

The Staff
Bobby Hulme-Lippert Nelson Reveley
Pastor Parish Associate for Outreach & Adult Discipleship
bobby@grace-covenant.org reveley@grace-covenant.org

Christopher Tweel Martha Rubin

Associate Pastor for Christian Education Administrative Support/ Bookkeeper
christopher@grace-covenant.org bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org

Christopher Martin Rachel Manke

Director of Music and Organist Office Manager
martin@grace-covenant.org rachel@grace-covenant.org

GCPC Child Development Center

Nicole Flournoy, Director director.gccdc@verizon.net
(804) 213-0200 gracecovenantcdc.com

Office Hours: Contact Us:

Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 9am-3:30pm Phone: (804) 359-2463
Wednesday 9am-4:30pm Fax: (804) 278-6298
16 Friday 9am-noon www.grace-covenant.org