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7/28/2019 Worship Bulletin April 21, 2013

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GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond

April 21, 2013 The Fourth Sunday of Easter 10:55 a

WE GATHERTO GLORIFYGOD

Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory.

WELCOMEAND ANNOUNCEMENTS

PRELUDESheep May Safely Graze Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Virgil F

CALLTO WORSHIP from Psalm

One: I say to the LORD, You are my Lord; I have no good apart from You.Many: The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; You hold my lot.One: I bless the LORD Who gives me counsel;

in the night also my heart instructs me.Many: I have set the LORD always before me;

because He is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.One: Therefore my heart is glad, and my whole being rejoices;Many: You will not abandon my soul to Sheol

You make known to me the path of life.

All: In Your presence there is fullness of joy;at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

HYMN 205 (Red Hymnal)Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain St. Kev


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PRAYEROF CONFESSION

Almighty and heavenly Father,In Christ Jesus You bore the burden of our sin,

suffering the pain of death, and rising from the dead to new life.But we confess that we have taken Your grace for granted.We rejoice in Your Resurrection,

But divert our eyes from the Cross.We proclaim the mercy of Your forgiveness,

But disregard its cost to You.We celebrate the blessing of new life in Christ,

But continue old habits that keep our Selves on the throne.

Lord, have mercy upon us, and forgive us our sins, we pray.

Melt our hard hearts with the brilliance of Your glory;Open our eyes to the sins we ignore;And spark in us a longing for holiness;

That we may truly repent of self-serving ways,And seek to serve You in newness of life;

Through the power of Your Holy Spirit,And in the name of Jesus, Your risen Son, we pray.

ASSURANCEOF PARDON

EASTERTIDE ALLELUIA (All sing the Alleluia after the organ introduction.) Victory

WE GIVE THANKSTO GOD

PRESENTATIONOF TITHES, OFFERINGS,AND GIFTS

ANTHEMThe Lord My Pasture Will Prepare Mack Wilberg, b. 1955

Alleluia, music by William Monk, 1823-1889, 1986 by G.I.A. Publications, Inc.All rights reserved. Used by permission. Reprinted under OneLicense.net #A-715262.


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The Lord my pasture will prepare, and feed me with a shepherds care. His presence will mywants supply, and guard me with a watchful eye. My noonday walks he will attend, and all mysilent midnight hours defend. When in the sultry glebe I faint, or on the thirsty mountainpant, to fertile vales and dewy meads my weary, wandering steps he leads, where peacefulrivers, soft and slow, amid the cooling verdant landscape flow. Amen.- words Joseph Addison, 1672

DOXOLOGY592 (Blue Hymnal) Old Hundred

PRAYEROF THANKSGIVING Virginia Huds

WE HEARTHE WORDOF GOD

PRAYERFORILLUMINATION Virginia Huds

FIRST READING Revelation 7:9-17 Holy Bible, p. 240 NLeader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

CHILDRENS SERMON

JUNIORCHOIR The Fruits of the Spirit Terry Kirkla

There is love, peace, patience, and joy; there is gentleness and kindness. And there is goodness, faithfulness,self-control: These are the fruits of the Spirit, the fruits of the Spirit of God. - Galatians 5:22-23

EPISTLE READING Acts 9:36-43 Holy Bible, p. 122 NLeader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

GOSPEL READING John 10:22-30 Holy Bible, p. 100 NLeader: This is the Word of the Lord.People: Thanks be to God.

SERMON The Power of the Shepherd Brint Pratt Ke


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WE RESPONDTO GODS WORD

HYMN 477 (Blue Hymnal)Ye Servants of God, Your Master Proclaim Hanov

AFFIRMATIONOF FAITH The Apostles Creed Red Hymnal, p.

GLORIAPATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) Greato

PASTORAL PRAYERAND THE LORDS PRAYER Red Hymnal, p.

WE GO FORTHTO LOVEAND SERVEHYMN 360 (Blue Hymnal)

Hope of the World Donne Secou

BENEDICTIONAND CHORAL RESPONSEGod Be with You Until We Meet Again William Tom

POSTLUDEPostlude on a Theme by Orlando Gibbons Christopher Tambling, b. 19

Please join us in the Social Room following worship for refreshments and fellowship.

The flowers are given to the glory of God and in loving memory ofR. McLean Whittet, Jr.; our parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. McLean, Sr., and

Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Wirth; and in honor of our children, grandchildren, and great granchildren who are so special in our lives by Mrs. R. McLean Whittet, Jr.

1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-359-2463Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Email: [email protected] Website:www.grace-covenant.org Radio: WLES 590 AM

Interim Pastor: The Reverend Mr. Brinton Keyes Custodian:James GreeneDirector of Music: Christopher Martin Child Development Center Director:Nicole WilliamsAdministrative Assistant: Vanessa Strait Seminary Intern: Christopher TweelBookkeeper: Martha Rubin
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