“...And from the cloud a voice

said, “This is my Son, the

Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen

to him!” (Matthew 17:5)

Call to Worship

One: Where there is despair and hopelessness, where there is

sadness and grief,

Many: Help us to bring the light of Christ.

One: Where there is sickness and suffering, where there is hurt

and hatred, hunger and emptiness, prejudice and cruelty,

Many: Help us to bring the light of Christ.

One: O Lord, so fill us with your love, your peace, and your good-

ness that doubt and mistrust may be dispelled within us.

Many: Grant that we might both see Christ’s light and be

Christ’s light in a world of strife.

Please stand if you are able.

Our Missi on:

Growi ng i n Spirit

Li ving as Dis ciples

Serving God’s World

February 26, 2017

10:30 a.m.

SERVICE FOR THE LORD’S DAY

PREPARATION FOR WORSHIP

“Come, God of the poor. Come, Light of our hearts. Come, Generous

Spirit. By the glory of your creation around us, by the comfort of

your forgiveness within us, by the wind of your Spirit blowing fresh

and new, renew us that we come glad to this celebration.”

(From the Iona Community)

Gathering Music at 10:20 a.m. Praise Band

“Deliver Me”

“Our God”

WE GATHER IN GOD’S NAME

Welcome and Announcements

Prelude “Andante from the Violin Concerto” Mendelssohn

Ray Freeman, Organist

Passing of the Peace

Leader: The peace of the Lord be with you.

People: And also with you.

Response: 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.

WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD

Anthem “Gloria” Jim Stanton

Grace Chancel Choir

Children come forward during the anthem.

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Leader: This is the good news in Jesus Christ!

People: God loves us more than we love ourselves. God forgives

us, encourages, us, and frees us to love others.

All: Thanks be to God.

Song of Praise “Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise”

Prayer of Confession

We see, O God, but we do not see; often, in the tossing and the tur-

moil of daily life, we miss your hand. We see busy-ness and build-

ings and billboards and we fail to give thanks for creation’s beauty.

We see meetings and schedules and commitments but fail sometimes

to see the people with whom we meet, their hearts, hurts, and needs.

We see offenses and miss seeing chances for reconciliation. We see

“our side of things” but cannot see our neighbor’s side. And in those

who irritate, tire, or trouble us, we see everything except your im-

age. In short, O God, we see the world through our eyes, not

through yours, and we respond accordingly. Forgive us for our sin

and shortsightedness. Heal our blindness and redeem our broken-

ness, so that we may see and serve you in all things. In Christ’s

name we pray, Amen.

Song of Supplication “Change My Heart, O God”

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Time for Children Pastor Ben

Children ages 3 & 4 come to Play ‘n’ Worship in Room 13. Following their activity, they will go

to the Nursery. Children in K-3rd grade attend Bridges to Worship in Room 14 where you may

pick them up. Please pick up your children directly after the worship service.

Gospel Lesson Matthew 5:21-37

Pastor: The Word of the Lord.

People: Thanks be to God.

Sermon “Listen to Him!” Ben Trawick

WE RESPOND TO GOD’S GRACE

Sharing Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory “Holy Is the Lord” Praise Band

Doxology

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 Dedication Tim Stryker

Prayers of the People and the Lord’s 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, forever. Amen.

WE DEPART TO SERVE GOD

Parting Hymn “Source and Sovereign, Rock and Cloud”

Blessing

Postlude “Prelude in A Minor” Bach

Ray Freeman, Organist

The postlude is the final amen to our worship. You are invited to remain in the sanctuary

to enjoy this offering of music; if you prefer to leave before the end of the postlude, please

be mindful of those who are listening and greet your friends in the narthex.

Greeters today are Members of the Pastor

Nominating Committee.

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The flowers in the sanctuary have been

given by the PNC in honor and celebration

of Pastor Ben Trawick’s first Sunday in

the pulpit at Grace.

FOLLOWING THE SERVICE TODAY IN WESTER HALL…

Two years ago, you may have wondered how long it would be before we had a pastor in place at Grace. You may have imagined the golden-throated orator who could comfort, inspire, teach, remember every anniversary and every pet’s name, and could knock out a sermon on Saturday afternoon.

Time will tell whether all the ideals have been met, but for today…

Come to Wester Hall after the Service, Enjoy a reception and welcoming luncheon, and get to know

Pastor Ben Trawick, your new pastor and a really good human being.

MEN’S CHORUS SINGS NEXT SUNDAY

Husbands, brothers, sons, uncles, fathers, and friends meet at 10:00 a.m. in the choir room to practice for the 10:30 service. All men are invited and encouraged to participate. Juice, donuts, and fellowship will be available. Contact Bob Rawlins, 703-451-6825, or Mike Phillips, 703-642-6533, for more information.

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ALL VISITORS TO THE CHURCH ARE ASKED TO USE THE SIDE DOORS!

While the steeple is being replaced, construction equipment will remain in place in front of the main-level entrances to the church.

PLEASE USE THE SIDE ENTRANCES NEAR EACH PARKING LOT TO ENTER THE BUILDING. IF YOU REQUIRE THE ELEVATOR, USE THE ENTRANCE ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING.

IF THE DOOR IS LOCKED DURING BUSINESS HOURS, PLEASE CALL 703-451-2900 AND SOMEONE WILL LET YOU IN.

We apologize for this inconvenience, but it won’t be for long. The work should be completed within two weeks.

LENTEN STUDY GROUPS - March 1 through April 16 LAST SUNDAY TO SIGN UP

Small groups will meet weekly starting on March 1st and ending April 16th. As with last year, groups will be organized based on choice of time. Meetings can be held in a place of the group’s choice: here at church, in a home, a café, a park.

Groups will read and discuss Forgiveness: A Lenten Study by Marjorie J. Thompson. The study will deepen understanding of what forgiveness is, how to give it and how to ask for it.

Sign up TODAY at the Information Station!

Questions? Contact Nelson Thurman - n.thurman4@ verizon.net, or Pastor Susan - susan@gracepresby.org.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE Wednesday, March 1 7:00 p.m.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent, a time of prayer, sacrifice, and following the passion of Jesus. The A Year with Jesus class meets at 9:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings, Lenten study groups are forming to look deeply at forgiveness, special services, and the Holy Spirit will magnify your search.

Please keep this Summer information handy.

Sign up forms are available for:

The Week of Hope - July 9-14 Open to middle school youth who will be 12 at the start of camp, or entering 7th grade. A few spots are still available. Contact Pastor Susan. Forms are due NOW.

Work Camp - July 16-22 Open to high school youth entering 9th grade and older. Only two spots left. TODAY IS THE DEADLINE.

New Dates: July 24-28

Open to elementary school aged children. Registration information will be available next week.

YOUTH GROUP FAMINE WEEKEND

March 24-25, 2017

Experience the Heifer Global Village at Shepherd’s Spring,

Sharpsburg, MD. Sign up at bulletin board.

YOUTH GROUP - 6:00 PM

MARDI GRAS!

(In the Family Room)

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Tonight - It’s Mardi Gras Night! All Youth are invited!

We’ll make, and eat, pancakes. We’ll have a traditional pancake race. Bring your favorite pancake topping to share!

We’ll have Marci Gras beads. And we’ll talk about what “Mardi Gras” means,

and also about what Lent means.

For the Famine this year, we are going to do the Global Gateways program at the Global Heifer Village at Shepherd’s Spring Outdoor Ministry Center. We have the opportunity to step out of our first world and experience the way many people live every day. The deadline to sign up is March 5.

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Aging with Grace Events ...

All are welcomed to join the BUNCO gathering.

February 28, 1-3 p.m. In the Family Room

“A cheerful heart is good medicine.” Proverbs 17:22

Interfaith Musical Event for Peace and Harmony

Free concert on Monday, February 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, 2709 Hunter Mill Road, Oakton, VA 22124. Cantor Hinda Eisen Labovitz, Iranian musician Rana Shieh, as well as classical and jazz pianist Dave Anderson will be among the performers. Light refreshments will be served. The program begins at 7 p.m.

Dear Grace Friends,

“I give thanks to my God always for you because of the grace of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus…” (1 Corinthians 1:4)

I will never forget the glorious send-off you gave me on my last Sunday at Grace. Your words of appreciation, your incredibly generous and thoughtful gifts, and the many hugs and good wishes I received were a blessing beyond anything I could have imagined. I have already started transferring files from my clunky old laptop to the new one, and Deepak and I are looking forward with great anticipation to relaxing at The Homestead this spring, where we will undoubtedly raise a toast in your honor!

Thank you most of all for being my co-workers in ministry these past few years and sharing your faith, hope and love with me. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve God with you at Grace and in the Springfield community.

Love and Blessings, Lisa

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VOICES FROM THE HOLY LAND FILM #2 TODAY - 2:30 PM

National Cathedral’s Perry Auditorium Free Admission and Parking

“WHERE SHOULD THE BIRDS FLY?”

The Grace bus will leave the North Parking Lot at 1:30 p.m.

If you wish to ride the bus and have not signed up, see Kathy Drinkard.

Last week Two Blue Lines was shown to an overflow crowd of 250 people.

This week’s film, Where Should the Birds Fly?, is the first film about Gaza made by Palestinians. Videographer Fida Qishta, who has lived the reality of Israel’s siege and blockade, documents the lives of two Palestinian women, herself and Mona Samouni, now 12, both survivors of Israel's Operation Cast Lead in 2008-09. The film reveals the strength and hope, the humanity and humor that flourish among the people of Gaza, and the impact of modern warfare and sanctions on a civilian population.

Next Sunday, March 5th, features The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel’s Public Relations War in the United States. Israel’s ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and its repeated invasions of the Gaza strip have triggered a fierce backlash against Israeli policies virtually everywhere in the world–except the United States. This film takes a look at this critical exception, zero-ing in on pro-Israel public relations efforts within the US. The film explores how Tel Aviv, Washington, and the pro-Israeli lobby have joined forces, often with very different motives, to shape American media coverage of the conflict in Israel’s favor.

Please remain in the sanctuary following the postlude to see the trailer of this eye-opening film.

For more information about the series, visit ww.voicesfromtheholyland.org.

To ride the Grace bus, please add your name to the signup sheet at the Information Station, or contact Kathy Drinkard at 703 971-4259 or kathydrinkard@hotmail.com.

PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN - CIRCLE 6

The women of Circle 6 invite all women of Grace to join them in their Bible study on the first Wednesday of each month.

This month, the study is from Hebrews – March 1, 9:30 a.m., in the Family Room.

INDOOR CLEANUP DAY

The time has arrived!

Saturday, March 4, 9:00 a.m.

Many hands make light work.

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PRAY FOR ONE ANOTHER… (James 5:16)

Please pray for Grace Family Members and Friends:

Donna and Kevin Baetsen, Judy Bernal (Virginia Beach), Rhea Boswell, Cameron Buckley, Stan Dreyer, Lou Gaudian (Aarondale), Harry Gault,

Clara Gipson, James Lawson, Linda Patterson, Jenell Phillips, George Towery, Malcolm Weaver, our missionary in the West Bank, Kate Taber, and

our missionary in Honduras, Pastor Selvin

Former Pastor: Paul Eckel Former Youth Director: Alisa Laska on the loss of her mother

The mothers of: Veronica Crump*, Mary Hawkins (Jean), Beth Jenkins Smith (Marie), Meg Rogers (Beth), Scott Rogers (Lyall),

Hiede Sowdon, Phillip Spiess (Dorothy), Dave Treasure (Hilda), and Jane Wallentiny (Helen)

The fathers of: Raven Fox, Janet Little (Al Dieumegard), and Penny Newsome

The great-grandmother of: Dennis and Diego Bustillo

The grandmother of: Pam Evett (Kay)

The son of: Rhea Boswell (Scott)

The daughters of: Rich and Kathy Calahan (Lynn), and Bob and Valerie Patrick (Molly Chacko)

The brothers of: Ed Bryant (Paul) and Nelson Thurman (Dennis)

The sister of: Penny Newsome (Susan)

The aunt of: Roy Giese (Wilma Ditter)

The daughters-in-law of: Lee Bartlett (Veronica and twins), Marie Lawall (Lisbeth*), Warren and Maria Clayton (Julie - deployed to Korea),

and Fran and Chet McLaren (Debra)

The sister-in-law of: Peter Smith (Annette)

The nephews of: Claire Manger (Edward & Scott) and Dave Little (Sean)

The nieces of: Rosalie Lawson (Marcie) and Fran McLarren (Carrie)

The cousins of: John Grimes (Lori), Donna Lucas (Angela), Nancy Machado (Jan), and Valerie Patrick (Virginia)

The friends of: Cindi Bryant (Anna), Dave Buckley (Angie), Reecie Ford (Kate), Raven Fox (Deanna), Kim Gretsuk (Nancy), Rosalie Lawson (Emma & Stephanie),

Donna Lucas, Penny Newsome (Lisa and Louis), Beth Jenkins Smith (Dick), Hiede Sowdon (Dylan), and Chris Thurman

(*Chronic, ongoing situation)

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WE ARE VERY GLAD YOU CHOSE TO

WORSHIP WITH US TODAY!

We encourage you to share requests

for prayer. You may do so by completing prayer

cards found in the pew racks and placing them

in an offering plate.

Trust your children to the care of our nursery workers.

We provide childcare for children, infants through

3 years old, in the Nursery Suite down-stairs, Rooms 3 & 5.

Please pick up children directly after worship.

Worship Bags are avail-able in the Narthex for preschoolers to third-graders. Please return bags to the Narthex

after the service.

Grace 101, An “Inquirer’s Class” If you would like to

learn more about the Presbyterian Church, Grace Church, and membership, speak

to our pastors.

Grace Weekday Preschool

The Preschool is a Christian-based developmental

program & ministry. For information call

GRACE CALENDAR - Through March 5th

Sunday, Feb. 26

8:30 AM Praise Band Rehearsal Sanctuary

9:15 AM Christian Education All Areas

10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary

11:30 AM Reception and Luncheon Wester Hall

1:30 PM Bus Reserved for VFHL Film Series Off-Site

6:00 PM Youth Group All Areas

Monday, Feb. 27

9:00 AM Congregational Care Library

7:00 PM Tutoring All Areas

7:00 PM Joyful Ringers Practice Sanctuary

8:00 PM AA Family Room

Tuesday, Feb. 28

9:00 AM Springfield Garden Club Gen’l Mtg. Wester Hall

10:00 AM AA Choir Room

10:00 AM Staff Meeting Library

1:00 PM Bunco Family Room

Wednesday, Mar. 1 Ash Wednesday

9:30 AM Circle 6 Presbyterian Women Family Room

12:30 PM Preschool Staff Meeting Family Room

7:00 PM Ash Wednesday Service Sanctuary

Thursday, Mar. 2

9:00 AM Grand Involve (Bus Reserved) Off-Site

12:30 PM Preschool Fitness and Fun Family Room

5:30 PM Parenting Education Program All Areas

7:30 PM Grace Choir Rehearsal Choir Room

Friday, Mar. 3

No Scheduled Events

Saturday, Mar. 4

9:00 AM All Church Cleanup Day All Areas

Sunday, Mar. 5

9:15 AM Christian Education All Areas

10:30 AM Worship for the Lord’s Day Sanctuary

1:30 PM Bus Reserved VFHL Film Series Off-Site

6:00 PM Youth Group All Areas

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STAFF

BEN TRAWICK Pastor

Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am - 2:00 pm

703-451-2900 press #2, ext 207; E-mail: ben@gracepresby.org

SUSAN WISSEMAN Stated Supply Associate Pastor

Office Days and Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm 703-451-2900 press #3, ext 205; E-mail: susan@gracepresby.org

YVETTE MOY Aging With Grace Director

Office Days and Hours: Monday - 9:00 am-12:00 pm;

Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 - 3:00 pm; Friday, 9:00 am - 11:00 am 703-451-2900 press #4;

E-mail: aging@gracepresby.org

VERONICA CRUMP Treasurer

E-mail: vlcrump@gmail.com

SCOTT SEIFRIED Music Director

E-mail: sseifried@yahoo.com

RAY FREEMAN Organist/Pianist/Accompanist E-mail: rfreeman504@comcast.net

JIM DUNSTAN Hand Bell Choir Director

E-mail: moonmanjimd@hotmail.com

VIRGINIA BOUCHARD Interim Office Manager

Office Days and Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm;

Fridays: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 703-451-2900 press #1, ext 206;

E-mail: manager@gracepresby.org

S E S S I ON

Coleen Austin Aging With Grace; Stephen Ministry; Congregational Care

Lee Bartlett Nursery/Bridges to Worship

Cindi Bryant Human Resources

Ed Bryant Nominating/Stewardship

Dave Buckley Missions

Maria Clayton Preschool

Kim Hatfield Youth Ministry

Alan Goldstein Communications

Nancy Machado Children’s Discipleship

Joe Miller Evangelism

Penny Newsome Worship

Michael Phillips Finance

John Sowdon Fellowship

Nelson Thurman Adult Discipleship

Greta Miller, Clerk Ben Trawick, Moderator

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Scott Anckner

Craig Crooks

Kent Ford, Chairman

Rob Gold

Scott Rogers

Peter Smith

E-mail: gpcbod@gmail.com

Contact information for Session and the Board of Directors is posted in the church office and on the GPC website.