June 22, 2025
9:30am Worship

40th Anniversary Celebration Sunday

Scripture: Psalm 100, Romans 8:31–39
Sermon: "Called to Join God’s Holy Work" by Rev. Karen Wright

Music for the Worship Service

Our 40th Anniversary worship service will feature a rich and joyful variety of music led by gifted musicians from across the decades of Grace Covenant’s ministry. Linda Dover will play the organ, with special instrumental offerings by Cal Sweeten on dulcimer, Katie Hearn on flute, Donna Heer on violin, and Bob Dover on clarinet. Kathy Bures and Chris Lindsay will share their talents on handbells. Vocal and ensemble music will be provided by the Children’s Choir, Charter Ringers, Chancel and Exaltation! Singers, Chancel Brass, and the Praise Team.

Special music throughout the service will be directed by Linda Dover; Mary Jane Voogt, Grace Covenant’s first Director of Music Ministry (1986–2001); and Rebecca Prater, Director of Music Ministry from 2005–2025. The Praise Team will be led by Carrie DeVries, Chancel Brass by Darryl Prater, and the Chancel and Exaltation! Singers by Patrick O’Halloran, Interim Director of Music Ministry.

Together, this diverse and intergenerational group of musicians will help lead our congregation in celebration and praise as we honor 40 years of God’s faithfulness.

Special guests include: Rev. Jay McKell - Founding Pastor (1985 - 2010) and Pastor Emeritus designation (2014) and wife, Elizabeth McKell; Rev. Diane Quaintance, First Associate Pastor (1988-1992) and husband, Harold Quaintance; Rev. Heidi Peterson, Associate Pastor (1994 - 2000) and husband, Rev. Jeff Clayton; Rev. Ky Weekly, Associate Pastor (2000-2012); Revs. Sue and Mitch Trigger, Co-Pastors (2018 - 2023); Mary Jane Voogt, First Director of Music Ministry (1986 - 2001), and husband, Jim Voogt; Rebecca Prater, Director of Music Ministry (2005 - 2025) and husband Darryl Prater; George Lund, Church Architect; and Greg Mullinax, Heartland Presbytery Staff.

Brunch following worship in Heartland Hall.  Games and activities for children in garden behind the sanctuary.

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Adult Christian Education

10:45am in Room 3

June 22:  No Adult Sunday School class today

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