Grace Notes

Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

Volume 44, Issue 12

December 2014

The Eighty-Third Annual

Candlelight Carol Service
Sunday, December 21,
5:00 p.m.
A traditional service of
Lessons and Carols with
music led by the Chancel,
Junior, and Handbell
Choirs of Grace Covenant
Presbyterian Church.
Reception sponsored by the
Presbyterian Women.
Childcare provided.

Sound Like Your Kind of Church?

You settle into the pew next to people you have never met. Looking down, you read
the following words located front and center on the cover of the Sunday bulletin:

OUR INVITATION
To All
Who mourn and need comfort
Who are weary and need rest
Who are friendless and need friendship
Who are homeless and want sheltering love
Who pray and to all who do not, but ought
Who sin and need a Savior.
And
TO WHOSOEVER WILL COME
This Church opens wide the doors and
makes a place, and in the name of Jesus
Christ says
WELCOME
Does it sound like the kind of church you would want? The kind you to which might invite others? It
sounds like an incredible bunch of Jesus-followers if their actions match those words!
Those words were the invitation printed on the front of a Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church bulletin
from one of Grace Covenants very first bulletins.
We know today that many thousands of people have responded to that open invitation over the years. This
coming April, Grace Covenant turns 100 years old. What a remarkable moment in the life of the church!
Surely this would never have been possible had God not been faithful in and through the saints who came
before us - they are the ones who first offered the wide embrace of Jesus to the community. And - thanks
be to God - God is not done! There are future generations we will likely never meet, but they will one day
look back and give thanks for what God was doing in our midst as we stepped into the next 100 years.
I imagine they will note that the church never lost sight of its open invitation. Indeed, our Vision Statement from 2012 boldly says:
By submitting to Jesus Christ as the head of the church, our community will find new life in Him who is
renewing all creation. Neighbors of every stripe from college students to retired professionals, hardened
skeptics to committed believers will fill Grace Covenant to hear the Good News that God so loved the
world that He gave His only Son, so that all who believe in Him may not perish but have eternal life.
We today, like those who went before us, can name the folks of every stripe - the weary, lonely, and
lost - that Jesus wants us to welcome. There exists in our DNA a desire to be generously and boldly welcoming. Of course, this makes good sense. We are a people who follow the One Lord who walked this
earth and consistently welcomed the unlikely least, lost, and lonely of every background that they might
have life and life abundant.
- Bobby Hulme-Lippert

Christmas Breakfast with

Santa at Boaz & Ruth
Looking for an alternative to Short Pump's
giant line for Santa? Join us with our community neighbors in Highland Park for a Christmas breakfast at Firehouse 15! (Firehouse 15 is located at 3011 Meadowbridge Road.) The event features a
hearty meal and a special visit from Santa a picture opportunity and an age-appropriate book. Saturday morning, December 6.
We welcome both volunteers and attendeesbring the whole family! For questions or to RSVP, contact Jess Reveley at jabreveley@gmail.com.

Boaz & Ruth Brunch

We will be switching our monthly outing to Fire House 15 restaurant to Saturday morning! Fire
House 15 is open from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and people are welcome to join in at any
point, but this month we will be gathering there at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 13. No official
RSVPs necessary, but if you plan on joining us, please just contact Jessica Reveley so that we can get
a rough head count (jabreveley@gmail.com). With the switch to Saturday, we are also hoping to be
able to include service opportunities with Boaz & Ruth in the future, so keep your eyes out for those
dates.

Shalom Farms
Our 2014 Shalom Farms outings have come to a close, but we will
return to our monthly service trips in February 2015. We averaged 8
participants per month heading out to Shalom Farms - a local food
access and community development ministry
(www.shalomfarms.org)! Keep your eyes out for the dates we'll be
heading back out in 2015 to help ensure everyone in our city has
access to God's bounteous gift of nutritious produce!

The Gift of Charity

this Season
Not sure what to give a loved one this
year? Or have friends and family who'd
like to honor you with a gift this season? As we celebrate Christ's birth this
season, ask for - or give - a donation to
one of the local ministries we support: STEP, Boaz & Ruth, RISC, Shalom Farms, Richmond Justice
Initiative, CHAT, Church Hill Academy, Elijah House Academy, William Byrd Community House,
among others. Or consider asking loved ones for the gift of their time and fellowship volunteering together at Shalom Farms or enjoying a meal at Fire House 15. Let God's love abound!

December
Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

2
Staff Meeting 9:45 am

3
Care Team 4:00 pm
Carol Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm

Mens Lunch 12 noon

CDC Staff Meeting 6 pm

PW Salad Luncheon
12 noon

8 Poinsettia $ due
Mens Lunch 12 noon
Christian Education
Meeting 6:00 pm
Worship Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm

9 Staff Meeting 10:45 am

14
Prayer 9:15 am
Vanguard Breakfast (all men)
9:30 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm

15

16

Mens Lunch 12 noon

Staff Meeting 9:45 am

17
Care Team 4:00 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
CDC Board Meeting 5:00pm
WNL 6:00 pm
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm

21 Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm

22

23

24

Mens Lunch 12 noon

Staff Meeting 9:45 am

Christmas Eve Worship

Service 5:00 pm

29

30

31

Mens Lunch 12 noon

Staff Meeting 9:45 am

7 Prayer 9:15 am
Sunday School 9:45 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm
POJ Cookies & Carols
for Christmas 12:00 noon

PW Circles Meet
(see page 10)
Finance Committee
Meeting 6:00 pm

Property Committee
Meeting 7:00 pm

10 LIFETOUCH PHOTO

DAY 2:00-9:00 pm
Care Team 4:00 pm
Carol Choir 4:30 pm
Junior Choir 5:00 pm
WNL 6 pm-Christmas Pagean
Chancel Choir 7:15 pm

Candlelight 5:00 pm

28
Prayer 9:15 am
Worship 10:55 am
Fellowship Hour 12:15 pm

Grace Notes Deadline:

December 21 is the deadline for
submissions for our January edition.

Thursday
4

Friday
CDC Chapel 5
10:00 am

Saturday
6
Date Night (new time)
10:00 am1:00 pm
Bread Breakers Prices
House 6:00 pm

11

CDC Chapel 12 LIFETOUCH PHOTO DAY

10:00 am 2:00-9:00 pm

13 LIFETOUCH PHOTO DAY 10:00 am -

LIFETOUCH

Church Decorating 8:30 am

Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am
PEOPLE Group Nevins House 6:30 pm

CDC Chapel 19
10:00 am

20

PHOTO DAY 2:00 9:00 pm

nt

18

5:00 pm

Chancel Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am

SESSION Meets
7:00 pm

25

Church Office
and CDC Closed

26 Church Office
and CDC Closed

27

December Birthdays
3 Jeannette Strunk

Openers/Closers

5 Karl Rubis

December 7

Cal Gray

December 14

Kent Cardwell

December 21

Jake Savage

16- Lloyd Bostian

December 28

Rob Rosebro

18- Jan Kessel

13 Cynthia Holmes
14- Bobby Hulme-Lippert
16- Pat Bell
16- Mary Mitchell
20- George Gray III
20- Rebecca Horner
21- Carson Price

Fellowship Hour

23- Louise Buhrman

December 7

Warren Zirkle

23- Gaynelle Worley

December 14

Janet & Tom

Miller

25- Cissy Mesco

December 21

Dana McKnight

December 28

Joy & John

Nevin

25- Cal Gray

25- Jake Savage
25- Pritchard Whitley
27 Hampton Harris

Pictorial Directory: As part of our 100th anniversary

celebration, during December, the families of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church are being photographed by Lifetouch for a new
church directory. We would like our new directory to include every
member and regularly attending family. There is no cost to you or
the church to have your portraits taken, and you will receive a complimentary 8x10 portrait and directory just for participating, plus a 20% discount of any
purchases. You are a part of our church family and our new directory will not be complete
without you. To schedule your family portrait session NOW, go to the Sign-Up Link at
www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/gracecovenantpresbyterian/index.php?page=10 and
schedule your appointment from the convenience of your home or office, or visit the signup tables after Sunday service in the Social Room. For questions please contact Marcia
Manning at 337-0642 or email at mldmanning@verizon.net.

Date Night

Grace Covenant is happy to offer this blessing

up to our families again on Saturday, December 6, from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. A charge of $5 per child will help defray the costs of child
care, though there is a $10 maximum per family with more than two
children. Please RSVP to Vanessa Strait at info@grace-covenant.org
or 359-2463 with name of child and age.
Looking forward to next year be sure to keep these dates on your calendar for the Spring Season. These dates below will be from 5:00 8:00 p.m.
January 17, February 14, March 14, April 11, and May 23.

Hanging the Greens!

Get into the Christmas spirit! Please come and help decorate the Sanctuary for our
Christmas celebrations on Saturday, December 13, at 8:30 a.m.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER
Octobers total contributions of $21,200 were unusually low, following an unusually high total of $43,000 in September. Taken together, the two month total was
still down about 13% from the similar two-month period last year. For the year-todate through October total contributions were approximately the same as the total for
the same period in 2013, which had benefited from contributions received in connection with 2012 pledges.
Expenses of $48.000 in October were down substantially from the level of the
two previous months despite including a $5,300 quarterly insurance payment. For the
month they exceeded the relatively low income total by $18,500, which brought the
year-to-date deficit to $38,000, compared with $11,500 at the same time last year.
In October our Five Cents Per Meal offering was $252, and our Loaves and Fishes, $905.

2015 Contribution Envelopes & 2014 Contributions

Contribution envelopes for 2015 will be available in the Narthex on Sunday, December 14, and again on December 28. (They will not be available on the 21st due to our Candlelight Carol Service.) Envelopes can be
found in the Social Room on Sunday, December 21.
If you dont have envelopes, please contact the bookkeeper at 359-2463, ext. 205, or email
bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org. We will be happy to assign a box. (Gifts placed in the cream-colored
Initial Offering help to offset the cost of your contribution envelopes.)
Should you have any questions, please contact Martha at the number above. In addition, should you not want
to use your envelopes, please take them and place them in our new recycling bin in the parking lot between the
church and the CDC Building.

Dont forget contributions for 2014 must be postmarked by December

31. Any contributions received after that date will be applied to your 2015
gifts, unless they have that December 31, 2014, postmark. Should you have
any questions regarding your 2014 pledge, please contact Martha at 3592463, ext. 205, or email: bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org.
Have a wonderful holiday Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Candlelight Yard Signs will be ready for you to pick up and display
in your yards, beginning December 3rd. Well have the signs at WNL in the Fellowship Hall and also on the following Sundays at the front and rear doors.
Please pick one up and display it proudly in your yard as a way to invite all your
neighbors to this wonderful Christmastime event at GCPC. Thanks for helping
us get the word out and helping us share the wonderful Christmas story all
around Richmond! And please remember to return your yard signs to the glass
office after the Candlelight Lessons and Carols Service. Well reuse these same
signs next year, simply change the date.
Thanks from your GCPC Worship Committee.

Christian Education and Discipleship

Sunday School is held every Sunday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The nursery crib room and Sunday School are available for children ages 2 and
up.
The Vanguard Class will be following the lectionary. They meet
in room B4.
The Grace Class meets on the second floor. Room # 212. Topic
to be announced.
Advent Sunday School: You are invited to join Bobby, and our interns Rex, and Linda
for a new Sunday morning class that will explore the meaning and mystery of Advent and
Christmas through the illuminating themes of hope, peace, and joy. This three-week class
began on November 30. The class meets in the Forum Room, B7, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Good Book Class: Staring in January 2015
Looking for a good book and conversation about God in our everyday lives? Beginning this
January during the Sunday School hour, the "Good Book Class" will be meeting to engage in precisely those kinds
of books and discussions. Our conversations will be framed devotionally through scripture, hymn, and prayer
(including prayer for each other) that relates to the book we will be exploring.
One can partake in just one "Good Book Class" or keep coming back for multiple groups. Each group will last
about 6-7 weeks. We will need a minimum of 5 interested participants for a group to form, and each group will
also be capped at a maximum 15 people to keep the conversation level high. The reading pace will usually be
about 30 pages a week, though there will be no pop quizzes!
Our present schedule for the winter and spring is as follows:
Group I (Jan. 4th - Feb. 15th): The Reformed Imperative: What the Church Has to Say That No One Else Can Say by John
Leith
Group II (Feb. 22nd - Apr. 5th): Prayer (drawn from various authors)
Group III (Apr. 12th - May 17th): Faithful Finances 101 by Gary Moore
If you have questions, or are interested in signing up for a certain Sunday School Class , or book suggestions,
please contact Nelson Reveley (nmr2uf@virginia.edu or (804) 387-8094).

Christmas Caroling and Cookie Decorating for POJ Youth

WHEN: Sunday, December 7, 2014
WHERE: Overbrook Presbyterian Church 2605 Dumbarton Rd., Henrico, VA 23228
TIME: 12:00 noon
Advent Cookie Decorating and Caroling
Overbrook Presbyterian Church will be serving a light lunch (soup and salad), so
don't feel like you need to stop to grab lunch on your way to the church!
You can arrive anytime after noon.
We will decorate cookies and then head out for caroling in the mid-afternoon.
Please RSVP so we have a head count for food and be sure to confirm if you will
have caroling transportation for your church attendees.
Please RSVP to Christopher Tweel at 359-2463 ext. 203 or email at christopher@grace-covenant.org.

Presbyterian
Women Pot Luck
Salad Luncheon
Program: Holly Follies

Everyone

Presented by Janet Chenoweth

Please bring a friend and a
Salad to Share!

Tuesday, December 2
Fellowship Hall at GCPC

Hosted by Circle 3
Least Coin Offering will be
received.
Any questions: Please call Mary
Gray- 247-4899

12:00 noon

All Circles meet Tuesday, December 9

1
PW Circle
ircle
Evening C
.
7:00 p.m
Avenue
1727 Park
aura Leigh
Hostess: L
Savage

PW Circle 2
11:00 a.m.
Vanguard Room
Hostesses: Ann Pais

PW Circle 3
9:30 a.m.
Social Room
Hostess: Margaret
Harvie

Grace Covenant,
Who can believe Thanksgiving is already over, and we are now
looking toward the Christmas season? In November, we led up to
thanking God for our abundance by learning all about health and
nutrition. We learned that foods are categorized into different
groups by the type of nutrition they provide. In addition the children learned the names, tastes, smells, and colors of many different
fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Children were taught that
fruits and vegetables are healthy for your body because they have
vitamins and minerals, which are the building blocks for your skin, hair, organs and our bodies. We
learned that protein foods are good for us because protein helps build our muscles and make us strong. We
learned what kinds of proteins there are, and where they come from. Children learned all about dairy, and
even got to milk a pretend cow. We practiced exercising, breathing, and good hydration practices. Then,
for the week of Thanksgiving, we practiced being thankful to God for blessing us with plenty of healthy
food to nourish our bodies. We even re-enacted the first Thanksgiving with costumes, stories, and a traditional Thanksgiving spread for lunch.
Now that Thanksgiving is come and gone and we have learned how much we have to be thankful for, we will start learning all about the true meaning of Christmas. Well sing Happy Birthday to Jesus,
learn the story of how he was born in a manger, and become familiar with the characters in the story.
Well decorate for Christmas, using Christmas themes to explore math, science, social, language, and other developmental skills. Well teach the children to be generous by choosing ways to help those in need,
such as the shoebox donations. Staff will even do a secret Santa!
One of the things we look forward to every year, however, is our annual Christmas Reception
with all the families of the CDC. This year, we look forward to an extra special event as we plan to combine our fellowship with the Wednesday Night Live crowd. The childrens Christmas Pageant will be the
program! We cannot wait to share the holiday season with you all!
- Nicole Flournoy, Director of the CDC

CDC Inclement Weather Policy

We would like to go ahead and take this opportunity
to remind everyone of the details of our closing policy
due to inclement weather

We will automatically have a two-hour delay on

the first day that Richmond City Public Schools
are closed.

We will make a decision based on our needs, and

announce that decision via a mass reply to a group
newsletter.

We will change the outgoing message at the center 213-0200 to reflect our decision for that day.

Honduras Team Set To Go

Grace Covenant's Honduras team for January 2015 will include: Sallie
Leys, Helen Lanier Reveley, Itunu Adekoya, and Ron and Susan David. Two overlapping groups will work from January 1-10. The "Eye
Team" will begin screenings, cataract surgeries, and the dispensing of
eyeglasses on January 2, assisted by local volunteers including Rev.
Mark Wright (PCUSA mission coworker in Honduras) and Dr. Adolfo Moreno and his family. Three
American surgeons and three OR nurses, from Louisiana and California, plus two Honduran ophthalmologists, hope to do more than 200 surgical procedures in five days. The "Medical/Dental Team" will provide general medical and dental care to hundreds of people in five locations.
Please support us with your prayers and, if you are so moved, with your monetary contributions to the
Kurtz Humanitarian Initiative for Southern Honduras, placed in the offering plate or mailed to the
Bookkeeper, Martha Rubin.
We hope to receive our commission from the congregation at Sunday morning worship on December 28.
Thank you all for your support!
Susan Pillsbury David

The Bread Breakers Christmas Party

will be held on December 6, at 6:00 p.m. Please bring a finger food (that
does not require utensils) to share. Bread Breakers is a fellowship activity that is open to church members, visitors, and guests of all ages. This
event will be hosted by Carson and Ashby Price and Vickie and John
Overstreet at the Prices' home: 8514 Academy Road, 23229. Please
RSVP to Carson at ecoprice@gmail.com.

PEOPLE Group Christmas Party

The PEOPLE Group will be held at John and Joy Nevin's home at
205 Kinloch Road in Manakin-Sabot on Saturday night, December 13, at 6:30 p.m. Please bring a favorite supper dish, and we
will enjoy good company, good cheer, good food, and goodies galore!

Memorial Poinsettias
Those interested in providing memorial poinsettias for use in the Sanctuary
during the Christmas season should send information and payment to the
church ON OR BEFORE Monday, December 8. Those ordering poinsettias
are asked to provide information on the form below and mail or bring it to
the church office. The price of the plants is $10.00. Checks should be made payable to Grace
Covenant Presbyterian Church and marked for Memorial Poinsettias.
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MEMORIAL POINSETTIAS
IN MEMORY OF
BY

PRICE: $10.00 Payable to Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church

PLEASE SUBMIT INFORMATION AND PAYMENT BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
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CHRISTMAS GREENS FUNDS

Grace Covenant members and friends may participate in the Christmas celebration by making a
gift toward the purchase of fresh greens to decorate the Sanctuary. The gifts, in any amount, may
be made in honor or memory of a friend or family member. The names of those remembered will
be printed in the Candlelight bulletin with the memorial poinsettias names. Information and contributions should be sent to the church ON OR BEFORE MONDAY,
DECEMBER 8. Please use the form below.
-------------------------------------------------------IN MEMORY OF
BY

Checks should be made payable to Grace Covenant and marked for the
Christmas Greens Fund.
PLEASE SUBMIT INFORMATION AND PAYMENT BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 8
GCPC, 1627 Monument Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220

Chancel Choir Candlelight Rehearsals Begin This Month

Every year we invite members of Grace Covenant and friends from the community to sing with the Chancel
Choir at the annual Candlelight Carol Service. Candlelight this year will be Sunday, December 21, 5:00 p.m.
In order to sing with the Chancel Choir at Candlelight, singers must attend at least four rehearsals from the list
below, including the Saturday morning rehearsal prior to the Candlelight service. Contact Chris Martin for
more information. We hope to see you at one of our rehearsals!
Rehearsal Dates:

Choral Music:

Wed., December 3, 7:15-9:00 p.m.

Wed., December 10, 7:15-9:00 p.m.
Sat., December 13, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Wed., December 17, 7:15-9:00 p.m.
Sat., December 20, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(mandatory dress rehearsal)

Gabriels Message Craig Phillips

Angels Tell the Christmas Story Malcolm Archer
The Work of Christmas Dan Forrest
He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising David Cherwien
Christ Is the Morning Star John Rutter
Stay with Us Egil Hovland

Candlelight Carol Service

Sunday, December 21, 2014, at 5:00 p.m.
Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church
1627 Monument Avenue
Chancel Choir
Junior Choir
Handbell Choir
Congregational Carols

Reception sponsored by the Presbyterian Women

Childcare provided

Wednesday Night Live! Each Wednesday evening we gather at 6:00 p.m. for table fellowship, followed
by a program from 6:30-7:15 p.m. All are welcome! Childcare is available. For more information contact Vanessa Strait in the church office at 359-2463, or info@grace-covenant.org.
Meals for December:
December 3: Baked mac & cheese, cabbage, carrots, salad, and carrot cake.
December 10: Barbeque, cole slaw, baked beans, and cookies for dessert.
December 17: White chili, corn bread, salad, and pies for dessert.
Programs for December:
December 3: Bill Mims, Virginia Court Justice
December 10: Christmas Pageant with the CDC
December 17: Caroling
Follow Up from the Congregational Luncheon on September 21 At the luncheon, session made a
presentation in which they shared what they heard during the small groups that met to discuss the latest
actions of the PC(USA)s General Assembly with regard to same-sex marriage. As individuals in the congregation spoke to both sides of the issue, the session voiced its continuing commitment to pray and study
the issue.
Since that time, the session has read a chapter entitled Homosexuality from The Moral Vision of the
New Testament: Community, Cross, New Creation, A Contemporary Introduction to New Testament Ethics by Richard Hays in which he argues for a traditional understanding of marriage based on Scripture.
The session also read The Bibles Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelicals Change of Heart by
Mark Achtemeier. Like Hays, he looks to Scripture to root his position, though Achtemeier ultimately argues in favor of same-sex marriage.
The readings helped illume the key biblical texts related to marriage and homosexuality, which provided a
helpful springboard for the session to then discuss these various key passages. Those passages discussed
include Genesis 2:20-25, Genesis 19:1-29, Leviticus 18:22, 20:13, Matthew 19:1-11, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11,
1 Timothy 1:9-10, Acts 15:28-29, Romans 1:18-32, Galatians 5:1923, 1 John 4:1, and Acts 10: 1
11:18. If you would like further information about these passages or the session discussion, please feel
free to talk with any of the active Ruling Elders or Bobby. The session remains committed to transparency
with the congregation regarding all matters, in particular those which are potentially challenging and divisive.
Finally, after much praying, reading, and discussing, the session remains committed to honoring the position they articulated in the letter sent out over the summer. That letter reiterated their Scripturally-based
understanding of marriage as between a man and a woman. If you would like a copy of this letter, please
contact the church office.

The Staff
Bobby Hulme-Lippert
Pastor
bobby@grace-covenant.org
Chris Martin
Director of Music and Organist
martin@grace-covenant.org
Christopher Tweel
Director of Christian Formation &
Pastoral Assistant
christopher@grace-covenant.org
Vanessa Strait
Administrative Assistant
strait@grace-covenant.org
Martha Rubin
Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org
Rex Childs
Seminary Intern
Rex.Childs@upsem.edu
Linda Pitts
Seminary Intern
linda.pitts@upsem.edu
Church Office Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.
Phone: (804) 359-2463
Fax: (804) 278-6298
www.grace-covenant.org
Sundays:
9:45 a.m.
10:55 a.m.
12:00 noon

Sunday School for all ages in

the Education Building
Worship Service in
the Sanctuary
Congregational Fellowship in
the Social Room

Grace Covenant Child Development Center

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

Church Officers

Our Elders serve the church as leaders.

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: Everett Reveley
ELDERS
Jordan Ball (14)

- Nominating (M), Finance

(Co-M), Property (Co-M)
Virginia Hudson (14) CE/Discipleship (Co-M)
Cheryl Jacobs (15)
CE/Discipleship (M),
Caroline Leith (15)
- Fellowship (C-M),
Katie McCullough (16) - Administration (Co-M)
Dana McKnight (14) - Worship (Co-M),
Joy Nevin (14)
- Fellowship (Co-M)
Everett Reveley (15) - Finance (Co-M),
Property (Co-M)
Pete Sizemore (16)
- Administration (Co-M)
Rob Turner (14)
- Worship (Co-M)
DEACONS
Lisa Cardwell (15)
Courtney Clements (15)
Phil Coltrain (16)
Mary Gray (15)
Jan Kessel (15)
Ann Pais (14)
Jennifer Schooley (15)
Judy Waldron (14)

Flowers
Fellowship
Deacon Fund
Meals
Care
Care and Deacon Fund
Greeters and Ushers
Visitation

Greeter/Usher - Jennifer Schooley (Jan - Apr),

Courtney Clements (May-Aug),
Erika Tabor (Sept - Dec)
Guest follow-up/Inquirer Class - Erika Tabor (14)
Justice and Mission Ministry - Jessica Reveley (16)
Glass Office - Phil Coltrain (16)
Moderator - Erika Tabor (14)
Secretary - Judy Waldron (14)
TRUSTEES:
Caroline Leith (14)
John Roberts (15)
Warren Zirkle (16)