Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Grace Notes
July 2016
Directory
Christian
Education
(pp. 5-7)
Calendar
(pp. 8-9)
Property
News
(p. 13)
At one point the narrator, a minister, remarks, This is an interesting planet. It deserves all the attention you can give it.
Important
Amid all of our busyness, anxiety, and mundane tasks what does it mean for us to be an attentive people? How might we see this world as God sees this world? How might we observe where and how God is at
work? How might we attend better to Gods call on our lives? How do we pay attention?
Dates
Shalom
Farms
(July 16)
Jefferson
Baroque
Concert
(July 2)
Fifth Sunday
Luncheon
(July 31)
A bit later the narrators good friend, also a minister, has this to say
as he reflected on what heaven must be like: Mainly I just think about
the splendors of the world and multiply by two. Id multiply by ten or
twelve if I had the energy. But two is much more than sufficient for my
purposes. So hes just sitting there multiplying the feel of the wind by
two, multiplying the smell of the grass by two
Much of the book invites an attentiveness to the wonder, pain, and
holiness of this life in all of its (extra) ordinariness. It is, after all, Gods handiwork and the (re)creation that
God is fashioning that is unfolding in our midst!
One thing that has helped me (and I know a few others, too!) this summer is the Scripture memory challenge. Each Sunday you are invited to memorize the Scripture that will be preached on the next Sunday. The
idea is not that our heads might be full of more information, but that our hearts might marinade in the
promises of God all week long.
As you do the work of memorization, you inevitably work through the words slowly and carefully and
soon enough the words themselves (by the power of the Holy Spirit) begin to actually work on you! You
become attentive to the world in a way framed, shaped, and enlivened by the promises we have in Jesus.
I invite you to join in the weekly challenge and discover the joy of being truly attentive to the work and
call of God in our midst. Multiply by two and perhaps enjoy something akin to the joy of heaven.
* You can choose to attend one of two late July options; details are on page 6.
In Christ,
Bobby
Church News/Announcements
Openers & Closers
Fellowship Schedule
Happy
Stewardship Corner
Birthday Wishes to:
Aided by having an addition- and included $3,000 in improve6 Lewis Rosebro
6 Coco Wayne
6 Whit Whitley
7 Hank Downing
7 Tom Miller
7 Ben Williams
8 Harry Warthen
9 Jean Massey
10 Georgeanne Pace
12 Itunu Adekoya
16 Cecilia Rubis
18 Jef Londrey
19 Sallie Leys
22 Rosie Turner
23 Nikki Hazlegrove
24 Andrew Waters
26 Will Campbell
27 Rebecca Scherer
29 Nelson Reveley
30 Franklin Stone
Proverbs 21:3
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All deeds are right in the sight of the doer, but the Lord weighs the heart.
Guests
Rev. Joanne Hull
Rev. Dean K. Thompson
Colossians 4:2
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.
Music News
Summer Fitness
Challenge Scriptures
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
Ephesians 5:1
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children, and live in love, as Christ has loved us.
Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your creator in the days of your youth.
Summer
Suppers
Join us for a
Wednesday evening
meal this summer!
Wednesday, July 27 (6 p.m.) at
the Tweels house (7706 Anoka
Rd., Richmond, VA 23229).
Meal TBD.
Friday, August 26 (6:00 p.m.)
at the Davids house (6000
McClellan Rd., Mechanicsville,
VA 23111)
If you have any questions,
contact Christopher Tweel at
christopher@grace-covenant.org
or call the church office at 3592463.
Hebrews 10:23
Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who has promised is
faithful.
Sunday
4 Church closed
Wedn
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179:15 a.m. Prayer Team (Social Room) 18 6:00 p.m. Deacons Meeting
9:30 a.m. Coffee and Care
9:45 a.m. Combined Sunday School
10:55 a.m. Worship
12:15 p.m. Fellowship Hour
TIME: Ordination/Installation Service
Tuesday
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nesday
Team Meeting
re Team Meeting
Board Meeting
Saturday
Setup
nating Committee
oor Conference
re Team Meeting
Friday
Thursday
Room) (see p. 3)
VBS
8:00 p.m.-9:00p.m. City Church VBS
Cleanup
Wedding Rehearsal
Wedding
ding Rehearsal
Wedding
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re Team Meeting
er Supper (Tweel
Notes:
1) No Sunday Childrens Church during the summer; it will resume
September 11, 2016
2) Sunday School from now until fall will be a combined class in the
Fellowship Hall
Isaiah 41:10
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Do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will
help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
2 Corinthians 12:9
...but he said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness. So, I
will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me.
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he Missions Committee is so
excited to be supporting a new
endeavor for the children of
Gilpin Court through STEP! STEP
has been given the opportunity to
provide the children of Gilpin Court
instruction in dance during the summer and fall leading up to an opportunity to perform in a production of
the "Nutcracker Sweet" this December. As we have been prayerfully
considering the needs of these children, we feel incredibly blessed to be
able to partner with PDM PRODUCTIONS, INC. in this.
Once a week, an instructor will
visit the children in Gilpin Court for
a period of dance instruction. Chil-
Partners in
Parenting Luncheons
Partners in Parenting is one of the
Grace Covenant tenants in the East
Building (1617 Monument Ave.). They
are beginning a new teaching-anddiscussion series to help parents! Every
fourth Tuesday they are hosting a brown
bag lunch in their office, Suite 202.
Bring your own lunch; water and dessert
will be provided.
The next luncheon is July 26, 2016.
Genesis 1:27
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So God created humankind in his image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he
created them.
KHISH Update
Property Announcement
(IMPORTANT) Security Update: New Entry System
Please be aware that we have
fully transitioned to a different entry
system. Instead of using the current
key cards for entry, we have moved
to a keypad system; with this new
arrangement, you will enter a specific code followed by the # key to
gain entry. We apologize for the
short notice but we had to move
quickly due to the CDC City Council
Hearing on Monday, June 27, at
which time this security measure
needed to be in place.
Going forward, we will also be
stricter about buzzing people in. It is
IMPORTANT that no one buzzes
Philippians 4:19
And my God will fully satisfy every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.
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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
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:
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
June 2016
Information
For May, 2016, income came to $56,773.66, which represents 5 Sundays in the month. Expenses came to
$58,927.05. There were no extraordinary expenses for the month.
Recent Actions
The Session voted to:
1. Approve the minutes for the Session meeting of May 16, 2016.
2. Approve the Reverend Nelson Reveley to preach Sunday, August 28, 2016.
3. Remove John W. Roberts from the active roll following his recent passing.
4. Move to proceed with Back Door replacement, using revised quote (of $27,121) that does not include transom replacement.
5. Move to proceed with floor repair: sanding/refurbishing 2nd floor classroom, Re-carpeting glass office, Repairing elevator floor.
6. Move to pay Appich Architects for work done in the Nursery out of undesignated funds, $2,276.00.
7. Revise the current building use fee schedule as per the schedule presented to the Session to better reflect the current costs and the
going rate for such usage in Richmond
8. Allow RVA Rapid Transit/Clergy Committee to share Nelson Reveleys 2nd floor office at no charge.
9. Request the Nominating Committee to fill the vacancy on the Session resulting from the resignation of Virginia Hudson and the
opening on the Board of Trustees occasioned by the death of John Roberts.
10. Move $2000 under the Evangelism funds from the previously designated use of theological libraries in the Fan to use in developing
a new church website.
In addition, on June 8, 2016, the Session approved the replacement of the toilets and sink hardware in the 3rd floor
ladies restroom, and to proceed with painting the church exterior.
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.
Galatians 6:9
So let us not grow weary in doing what is right, for we will reap at harvest time, if we do not give
up.
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Elders:
Deacons:
- Finance (M)
- Christian Education (M)
- Evangelism, Admin &
Personnel
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
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