GRACE COVENANT

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Awakening a Love for Christ in the Heart of Richmond January 12, 2014 Baptism of the Lord 10:55 a.m.

Please fill out the communication card and place it in the offering plate during the offertory. Please stand for these parts of the service.

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

WE GATHER TO GLORIFY GOD

PRELUDE Andante sostenuto (Symphonie gothique) CALL TO WORSHIP (from Psalm 29) One: Many: One: Many: One: All: Charles-Marie Widor, 1844-1937 Luke Woodcock

Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendor. The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, The Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. The Lord sits enthroned over the flood; the Lord sits enthroned as king forever. May the Lord give strength to his people! May the Lord bless his people with peace!

HYMN 21 (Red Hymnal) Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Hymn to Joy

PRAYER OF CONFESSION (IN UNISON) Merciful God, In baptism you grafted us into the body of Christ, promising us forgiveness of sin and newness of life. But we fail to live as forgiven people. We keep destructive habits and hold grudges. We allow our past to hold us hostage and are reluctant to welcome newness. In your loving-kindness have mercy on us and free us from sin. Remind us of the promises you have made to us in baptism so that we may live as your people, claimed in the waters of promise. Amen. ASSURANCE OF PARDON GLORIA PATRI 579 (Blue Hymnal) 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.
At this time, children 9 years old and younger are invited to come to the front of the sanctuary with our volunteer leaders. The children and their leaders will worship in the chapel. They will be in "Children's Church" for the remainder of the morning and will meet parents in the social room.

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WE HEAR THE WORD OF GOD

PRAYER FOR ILLUMINATION OLD TESTAMENT READING GOSPEL READING SERMON Isaiah 43:1-9 Matthew 3:13-17 Beloved Pete Sizemore Holy Bible, p. 638 OT Holy Bible, p. 9 NT Reverend Bobby Hulme-Lippert

WE RESPOND TO GODS WORD

HYMN 171 (Blue Hymnal) The King of Love My Shepherd Is St. Columba

NICENE CREED (IN UNISON) We believe in one God, the Father, the Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all that is, seen and unseen. We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, eternally begotten of the Father, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, of one Being with the Father; through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven, was incarnate of the Holy Spirit and the Virgin Mary and became truly human. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures; he ascended into heaven and is seated on the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead, and his kingdom will have no end. We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son, is worshiped and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church. We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.We look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen. PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE AND THE LORDS PRAYER
Our Father, who art in heaven, Hallowed be 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, for ever. Amen.

WE GIVE THANKS TO GOD

PRESENTATION OF TITHES, OFFERINGS, AND GIFTS ANTHEM The Holly and the Ivy
The holly and the ivy When they are both full grown; Of all the trees that are in the wood The holly bears the crown. The holly bears a blossom As white as any flower; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To be our sweet Saviour. The holly bears a berry As red as any blood; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ To do poor sinners good. The holly bears a prickle As sharp as any thorn;

Matthew Owens, b. 1971

And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ On Christmas Day in the morn. The holly bears a bark As bittr as any gall; And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ For to redeem us all. O the rising of the sun And the running of the deer, The playing of the merry organ, Sweet singing in the choir. Words: Traditional English Carol.

DOXOLOGY 592 (Blue Hymnal) Old Hundredth 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 THANKSGIVING

WE GO FORTH TO LOVE AND SERVE

HYMN 361 (Blue Hymnal) How Firm a Foundation BENEDICTION AND CHORAL RESPONSE Sevenfold Amen POSTLUDE The Rejoicing (Suite in G) Foundation Sir John Stainer Charles Callahan, b. 1951

For those who would like prayer, Reverend David Nambu and Reverend Kwasi Samuel Misrowoda will be available at the front the sanctuary immediately following worship.

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 of my parents, David and Ivy Chen, my husband, Chun Hua Li, and all my loved ones, by Vivien Chen.
1627 Monument Avenue Richmond, Virginia 23220 804-359-2463 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Email: info@grace-covenant.org Website: www.grace-covenant.org Radio: WLES 590 AM Pastor: Bobby Hulme-Lippert Director of Music: Christopher Martin Administrative Assistant: Vanessa Strait Christopher Tweel: Christian Education Coordinator for Children Bookkeeper: Martha Rubin Custodian: James Greene Child Development Center Director: Nicole Williams Luke Woodcock: Seminary Intern