Walking Along the Cobblestones

As many of you have experienced, we gather one the steps of First

English Lutheran each year for a Palm Sunday worship service with
participants from all five congregations of the Stuart Circle Parish
GCPC, 1st English, St. Johns UCC, St. James Episcopal, and Cathedral
of the Sacred Heart.

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My favorite part of this tradition occurs at the end of the brief service when all five
congregations begin to process around Monument Ave. A spectrum of ages, races, and
theological traditions walk side-by-side bound by a common call to love Jesus and love our
neighbors. I especially appreciate that we literally walk the cobblestone together. With each
step our whole being is reminded of a fundamental posture that the church has in the world:
we are sent people.
Indeed, it is right after Jesus resurrection that Jesus tells his followers,
As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you. As Jesus came into
the world to love, serve, heal, and save so, too, we are sent into the
world.
Today, I give thanks for all the ways in which we are currently giving
embodied, concrete expression to Christs love in Richmond - you will
note plenty of examples as you read through this months Grace
Notes!
I am also grateful because our walk with the Stuart Circle Parish is not
a once-a-year endeavor. Currently, our five congregations continue to partnering to embody
Gods Gospel work by organizing the annual Good Friday Blood Drive (a big thank you to
our many participants and volunteers!). As well, the Parish has been steadily working to lift
up the importance of a rapid transit system for metropolitan Richmond that will help ensure
all have access to good jobs, medical care, and food.
All of this is, of course, in keeping with a portion of our vision statement from the 2012
Mission Study: We will do justice and love mercy in service to the Lord. We will resist the
temptation to indulge in excessive security or abundance for ourselves and instead humbly
go out into the world to live lives of abundant generosity to others, especially those in need.

Volume 46, Issue 4

1 April 2016

May we continue to walk faithfully along

the cobblestones!

Christian Education and Discipleship

Sunday School
Held every Sunday from 9:45-10:30 a.m.
The Nursery Crib Room (Rm 103) and Sunday School are available for children ages 2 and up.

The Vanguard Class, Basement, Room B4: (Mens Class) Studying the parables of
Jesus Christ. A particular mens view on these amazing verses.
The Forum of Grace Class: Second Floor, Room 203: A study of the Parables of
Jesus
Good Books Class: Third Floor, Room 303: All are invited to dive into these theological classics
with us. Having finished our time with Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Strength to Love, we will be switching to read and
discuss Martin Luther's The Freedom of a Christian from April 10 - 24, and John Calvin The Christian
Life (selections from his writings) from May 1 - 22. If you'd like to get on our email list, simply contact Nelson
Reveley atnmr2uf@virginia.edu.

Youth Mentoring Class: Third Floor, Room 300: Each week volunteers and parents
meet with teens to connect media to scripture in a way that is personally meaningful to
our students. Currently in the book of Genesis!
Toddlers Class, First Floor, Room 102: This class focuses on spiritual development and early access to scripture through play and kinesthetic learning.
Elementary Class, Second Floor, Room 209-210: Taught by our awesome volunteers this class builds faith in young children and challenges them to apply lessons
from scripture to everyday life in school, at home and at play.

Take me out to the Ball Game!

GCPC members and friends are invited to a
Richmond Squirrels Game on May 14th. Tickets will cost 5.50 and game time is 6:00.
To reserve a space contact Lisa Cardwell at lccardwell@aol.com.

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Shalom Farms
Join us the third Saturday of the month
at Shalom Farms - a local food access
and community development ministry
(www.shalomfarms.org). We will help ensure everyone in our city has access to
God's bountiful gifts of nutritious produce. We'll be out on the farm from
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Please RSVP to
Nelson Reveley at nmr2uf@virginia.edu or 387-8094 if you can join
us.
A group will be carpooling from the church parking lot at 8:00 a.m.
(and returning by noon). Otherwise, you can meet us out on
the farm at 9:00 a.m. (1033 Rock Castle Rd., Goochland, VA

Church News
Six Summer Suppers: Cooking
with the Bible. Study and a Family Meal
together
A meal that stole Esau's blessing, Joseph dining with his brothers in
Egypt, the meals John the Baptist took in the wilderness... many of
our favorite accounts from scripture center around the meal.

This summer we will collect around an ancient rhythm, eating foods our
biblical mothers and fathers ate, while we
dig into the scripture that surrounds the
meal. Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm.
If you would like to host a meal this
summer in June 15 to July 27, contact
Christopher Tweel!

Dear Grace Covenant Family,

Warmly in Christ,
Michelle and I remain deeply humbled and appreciative for the Bobby
immensely loving welcome you gave Leo last month at his churchwide baby shower. Leo may never know the full extent to which he
has been welcomed in love. You offered your time, your energy, your
food, and your thoughtfulness, your gifts, and your favorite books
(which we have already begun reading to him!). Such graciousness on
your part is an embodiment of the Gospel and we cannot say thank
you enough. Of course, our thanks is not only for the shower, but for
your faithful prayers over this past year. We believe God truly hears
the prayers of the faithful, and Leo is Gods answer to the many
prayers you offered on our behalf. As we look forward, we remain grateful knowing that this family of such grace
is the family who will first teach him about the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Love,
Michelle, Bobby, and Leo

Church News

Church News
A message from Circle Center
Did you know Grace Covenant helped start one of the first adult day
cares in Virginia? Well we did! It started in 1976 as a project of the Stuart Circle Parish, an organization of Five Fan District Churches, all of who contributed to its support. We
continue that support of Circle Center Adult Day Services as they celebrate their 40th Anniversary! For the
next 4 weeks well be updating you on Circle Center and our campaign: Forty Dollars for Forty years!
Circle Center provides adult day care for seniors who cannot or should not be left alone, allowing them to
stay in their home instead of a nursing home. Six days a week they provide support and activities for seniors
and their caregivers. Join the campaign to support Circle Center with Forty Dollars for Forty Years.
Look for Charlie Appich, a member of our congregation who serves on Circle Centers Board of Directors. If
you missed his/her mission moment reach out and ask him/her about the Center and why he/she volunteers. Join the campaign to support Circle Center with Forty Dollars for Forty Years.
Circle Center Adult Day Services wants YOUto visit, volunteer, support and contribute to our campaign: Call Circle Center at 804-355-5717 to setup an appointment. Come visit our state-of-the art facility
and see how the seeds this church planted forty years ago have grown. Forty Dollars for Forty Years! Thank
you for all youve done over the years, you made it happen! Look for an envelope in the commons area.

Mission & Justice

Jobs for Life at Grace Covenant Has Begun
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
The STEP Jobs for Life program has officially begun. Enormous thanks to all those who have been
able to volunteer to help out with this soft skills job training ministry. Jobs for Life uses a biblicallybased curriculum paired with a team of mentors, pastors, and business leaders to help this group of
students discover who they are, what gifts and interests they possess, and what roadblocks they face
in achieving their goals. The program will continue running Tuesday evenings through June 7.
If you would like to sit in on a class or volunteer (help with set up, meals, or child care), please contact us at info@grace-covenant.org or 359-2463.

Mission & Justice

Session Report March 2016
For February, 2016, expenses exceeded income by $12,774. Giving was in line for
February, but there were one time expenses such as the annual payment to Presbytery, replacement of the ice maker, and repairs to the East Building contributing to the
deficit for the month.
1) Approve the transfer of Jason and Jessica Griffin to Atascocita United Methodist
Church, Humble TX. and Wayne T Casey to The Bixler Memorial Advent Christian
Church, Dowling Park, FL.
2) Approve the weddings of City Church members Emily Bolton and Gabriel Mayer
on June 25, 2016; and Coleen Labutta and Chris James on August 27, 2016.
3) Approve the wedding of Grace Covenant members Katie Blow and George Gray
on October 15, 2016; and Madeline King and Benjamin Rowe on October 22, 2016.
4) Approve vacation for Rev. Hulme-Lippert on May 19-20, 2016.
5) Approve inviting Christopher Tweel to preach on May 22, 2016.
6) Approve the sending of a letter by the clerk to Rev. Joel Morgan to thank him for
his moderating the February 22, 2016 Session meeting in the absence of Rev. Bobby
Hulme-Lippert
7) Approve payment for the repairs to the Archives Room ceiling.
8) Approve payment of $1,475.00 to install the new stage curtain in the Fellowship
Hall and $600 to sand the stage floor.
9) Approve actions regarding a tenant in the East Building.
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.

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Mission and Justice Ministry

RISC Rally: 6:30-8:00 PM Monday, April
11th, at Grace Covenant
Mark your calendars and join us for our RISC Rally in
union with all our fellow congregations in RISC (Richmonders Involved to Strengthen our
Communities) at 6:30 PM, Monday, April 11th.

The Rally will be at Grace Covenant this year, and

it serves as our preparation for the Nehemiah Action, which will be on Monday,
May 2, at St. Paul's Baptist Church (4247 Creighton Rd, 23223). [[NOTE -- please

add this bit in brackets to Grace Notes, can leave it out of bulletin -- As many know, the Nehemiah Action brings together a large witness of God's faithful to encourage and

call upon local leaders to make decisions on specific issues that enable our
whole region to flourish. A recent success has been the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which RISC helped push across the finish line and has generated nearly 200 new and rehabilitated affordable housing units, as well as special
hosing related services for more than 220 families and people who are homeless.]]
This year we are focused around two areas: (1) improving reading levels for the
5,000+ elementary school students who are currently reading below grade level
in Henrico County, and (2) creating low-cost job training opportunities for entry-level health care positions. Your presence standing with our kids and those
who are un and underemployed means an enormous amount and is influential.
We need you there so that we can have as powerful a voice and witness as possible! For questions or more information, please contact Nelson Reveley
(nmr2uf@virginia.edu or (804) 387-8094).

Good Friday Blood Drive - 52 life saving pints donated!

Through the Good Friday Blood Drive, we had 56 donors
through the door - 20 from Grace Covenant! - and ended up
with 52 life saving pints of blood. Enormous thanks to all
who donated and all who volunteered their time to make
this drive possible. People's lives will be directly and deeply
benefited from your generosity! Keep an eye out for next
year's drive.
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The GCPC mens softball team is back in action this spring! Come
and cheer them on at the Henderson Sports Complex (located behind Henderson
Middle School 4319 Old Brook Road, Richmond, VA 23227) on the Northside.
Two 50-minute game are played back-to-back each Tuesday night from April 12
to the end of June.
April 12 Game Times: 8:40pm and 9:30pm. Opponent: Stony Point Presbyterian
April 19 - Game Times: 8:40pm and 9:30pm. Opponent: St. Pauls Episcopal
April 26 - Game Times: 8:40pm and 9:30pm. Opponent: Grove Avenue Baptist
May 3 - Game Times: 8:40pm and 9:30pm. Opponent: Ginter Park Methodist
May 10 Bye Week
May 17 - Game Times: 7:00pm and 7:50pm. Opponent: Westhampton Baptist
May 24 - Game Times: 7:00pm and 7:50pm. Opponent: City Church
June 7 - Game Times: 7:00pm and 7:50pm. Opponent: St. Michaels
June 14 - Game Times: 8:40pm and 9:30pm. Opponent: St. Pauls Catholic
June 21 Make-up games
June 28 Playoffs begin

Living Waters for the World,

Education & Installation Trip
Our Living Waters for the World efforts to
bring access to purified water to Agalteca
Honduras is progressing, as part of our team
has been in Honduras for the education and
installation trip this past week. Although we
at Grace Covenant did not ultimately send
any from our congregation for this particular trip, our partner
congregation, Trinity Presbyterian Church outside Philadelphia, sent
five team members down to help the members of Agalteca Presbyterian
Church in Agalteca Honduras install the water purification system and
share the most effective ways to use the water with maximum
efficiency and effectiveness to avoid illness. We have been supporting
this particular trip financially and in prayer, so please keep the Trinity
Pres team, the people in Agalteca, and the LWW staff in prayer for a
successful and safe trip
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Ash Wednesday Service Background and Details

I grew up in a Presbyterian Church that did not have an Ash Wednesday service. The whole idea of Ash
Wednesday struck me as something for other people, and I really had no appreciation for it one way or
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May 25: A Belhar Bible Study: Capstone Panel

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Ash Wednesday Service Background and Details

I grew up in a Presbyterian Church that did not have an Ash Wednesday service. The whole idea of Ash
Wednesday struck me as something for other people, and I really had no appreciation for it one way or
another until I began serving a couple different Presbyterian congregations which had the service.

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Announcements
Openers and Closers
March 6- Brian Baird
March 13- Kent Cardwell
March 20 Cal Gray
March 27- Pete Sizemore

Fellowship Schedule
April 3Leys
April 10 Miller/ Farquhar
April 17 McCullough
April 24 Nevin

PEOPLE Group
4-4, Austin Williams
4-5, Jordan Ball
4-6, Paul Wilson
4-10, Ashby Price
4-11, Phyllis Muir
4-12, Jackie Bowles
4-12, George Gray
4-12, Sandra Lumpkin
4-13, Harry Hackett
4-14, Rob Roseboro
4-19, Amanda Dickerson
4-20, Judith Valentine Frayser
4-21, Walter Bundy

The next fellowship dinner for the PEOPLE Group

will be Saturday, April 16,
6:00 p.m. at the home of
Will Kemp Madden, 3
Glebe Close (Westminster
Canterbury). All are welcome!
Bring a dish that can be
shared with 10 others. All
are invited to come!

4-26, Eason Reveley

4-28, Jo McMillin
4-29, Christopher Winston

Follow GCPC on Instagram!

Grace Covenant is on Instagram. Follow gcpc_rva to see
what's happening around
GCPC.
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Worship
Weekly Sunday Morning Prayer
The best way to start a Sunday morning, or any morning, is with prayer. Each Sunday morning

from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. 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.

Glass office Greeters!!

We need folks who can sign up on Wed Nights to open the door for people. Its a great
way to express a little hospitality and say hey to folks coming in for supper. If you are
available please see Phil Coltrain. Thanks!

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The Staff

Church Officers
Our Elders serve the church as leaders.
Our Deacons lead the church in service.

Bobby Hulme-Lippert
Pastor
bobby@grace-covenant.org
Christopher Martin
Director of Music and Organist
martin@grace-covenant.org
Christopher Tweel
Director of Christian Formation & Pastoral Assistant
christopher@grace-covenant.org
Nelson Reveley
Parish Associate for Outreach & Adult Discipleship
reveley@grace-covenant.org
Martha Rubin
Administrative Support/ Bookkeeper
bookkeeper@grace-covenant.org
Lauren Voyles
Seminary Intern

Please feel free to approach them

with any questions or feedback about Grace Covenants ministries.

CLERK OF SESSION: Elected in February

ELDERS
James Atchison (16)
Virginia Hudson (17)
Susan Boze (18)
Ray Davis (18)
Katie McCullough (16)
Bill Jacobs (18)
Lewis Rosebro (17)
Pete Sizemore (16)
Rob Turner (17)

- Finance (M)
- Evangelism (M)
- Christian Education (M)
- Evangelism, Admin & Personnel
- Mission (M)
- Stewardship (M), Property
- Property (M)
- Admin & Personnel (M), Nominating
- Worship (M)

MODERATOR OF THE BOARD OF DEACONS: Lisa Cardwell

Church Office Hours:

Mon., Tues., and Thurs., 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.

Wed., 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Fri, 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 noon
Phone: (804) 359-2463
Fax: (804) 278-6298
grace-covenant.org
Sundays:
9:15 a.m.
Prayer Together in the Social Room
9:30 a.m.
Sunday School for all ages
in the Education Building
10:55 a.m.
Worship Service
in the Sanctuary
12:15 p.m.
Congregational Fellowship
in the Social Room

DEACONS
Itunu Adekoya (16)
Lisa Cardwell
(18)
Phil Coltrain
(16)
Mary Gray (18)
Cynthia Holmes (18)
Jan Kessel (16)
Dottie-Ray Koch (18)
Sallie Leys (17)
Jessica Reveley (16)
Dawson Watkins (17)
Steve Kemp (18)
Margaret Harvie (18)

- Prayer (M)
- Felowship; Deacons Fund
- Glass Office (M)
Deacons Fund
- Greeters/Ushers (Co-M)
Meals (Co-M)
- New Members (M)
- Care Team (M),
- Fellowship
- Greeters/Ushers (Co-M)
Meals (Co-M)
- Justice (M)
- Deacons Fund (M)
Care Team
- Media & Technology
- Visitation & Flowers

TRUSTEES:
Caroline Leith (17)
Warren Zirkle (16)

GCPC Child Development Center

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

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