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Dr. James R. Young, III
APRIL 7, 2019
Senior Pastor
Sunday, April 7 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 5:00pm GEC Family Cook-out/Kickball Tournament Monday, April 8 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:00pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm Zumba Tuesday, April 9 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group 9:45am Ladies Bible Study 7:01pm Singles Bible Study @ GEM (699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117) Wednesday, April 10 5:30pm Dinner 6:15pm 4th - 5th boys meet in the gym. 6:30pm Worship, Amazing Graceland, Jr & Sr High 7:30pm Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym 8:30pm College Mid-Week Bible Study Thursday, April 11 9:00am Pickle ball in The Gym 9-11am Saturday, April 13 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
April 14 April 18 April 19 April 26 April 26-28 May 4 May 5 May 10 June 4-7 June 10-14 June 15 June 17-21 June 17-21 June 29 - July 4 July 15-20 July 19-27 August 2-10 August 24
New Member Class Maundy Thursday Good Friday - Church and Athletic Offices closed Memphis Joy Prom 4th & 5th Grade Retreat Memphis Cricket Cup Immersion Baptism Young Married Adults dinner Nations of Memphis Sports Camp VBS Father/Son Basketball Tournament Jr High/ The Edge Summer Trip French Camp VBS Panama Basketball Mission Trip Jr High/MFuge Czech English Camp - Inlife Czech English Camp - Majek Crosscheck Football Jamboree
9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444 Grace Evan Memphis “The GEM”: 699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117 - College & Singles Ministry
Jim Umlauf
Kyle Jacobson
Minister of Worship
Sr. High Youth Minister
Chris Leuck
Anna Scholes
Next Generation / Men’s Ministry
Sr. High Girls Director
Kim Killebrew
Max Schlesinger
Women’s Ministry
Jr. High Youth Minister
Brady Johnston
Wege Crigler
College Ministry
Children’s Director
Parker Kerstell
Rev. Johnathan Todd Missions Pastor
Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
OPENING PRAYER
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
Psalm 18:3 Hebrews 2 Rock of Ages
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
701 Singles Minister
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Rev. Justin McCain
Jim Umlauf
Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
OFFERTORY O The Blood Words and Music: Thomas Miller/Mary Miller
O the blood Crimson love Price of life's demand Shameful sin Placed on him The Hope of every man (Chorus) O the blood of Jesus washes me O the blood of Jesus shed for me What a sacrifice that saved my life Yes, the blood, it is my victory Savior Son Holy One Slain so I can live See the Lamb The great I Am Who takes away my sin (Chorus) O the blood of the Lamb O the blood of the Lamb O the blood of the Lamb
The precious blood of the Lamb What a sacrifice That saved my life Yes, the blood, it is my victory O what love No greater love Grace, how can it be That in my sin Yes, even then (Chorus) It was a sacrifice that saved my life Yes, the blood, it is my victory Thank you for your blood Come on thank him Ooh thank him Thank you for your blood Thank you for your love Thank you Lord Thank you Thank you
LIFE TOGETHER
Johnathan Todd
Before the Throne of God Above Grace Unmeasured Lord, I Need You
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Rev. William Boyd Whitney Schlesinger
O The Blood
SERMON
Rev. William Boyd
“Wilderness Ways for Desert Dwellers” Isaiah 43:16-21
CLOSING I Will Glory in My Redeemer
Services begin promptly at 9:25 and 10:55
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If you’re new to our church, we want your visit to be worshipful, informative, and comfortable. Along with the worship service, there are many other resources available including Sunday School for nursery through 5th grade, youth ministries, and adult classes. They’re a great way to more intimately find the pulse of who we are as a church and connect with others. Just ask any one of our greeters to direct the way. You can find much more on our website at graceevan.org. We’re glad to have you.
BILL BOYD and his wife Martha have been married 25 years and have four children ages 21 to 9. In June the Boyd's plan to move from Birmingham, AL to Chapel Hill, NC where Bill will be the Director of Spiritual Formation for the North Carolina Study Center at The Univ. of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Prior to their eight years in Birmingham where Bill served as Sr Pastor at Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Boyd's lived and ministered in Austin, Texas where they founded a campus ministry (RUF) at The University of Texas and where they planted a church (All Saints Austin, PCA).
Tonight! at 5 pm on the Grace Athletic Fields. Free hamburgers and hot-dogs for the whole family. Come cheer on the teams playing kickball and enjoy hanging out with your church family.
Next Sunday after 2nd hour worship. If you’d like to know more about becoming a member, come. Attendance does not obligate you to join. To register, email
[email protected] tfor lunch and childcare.
IMMERSION BAPTISM Our next Immersion Baptism service will be Sunday May 5th right after 2nd hour. If you or a family member desires to be baptized, please contact Johnathan Todd (
[email protected]).
THE JOY PROM (An Evening to Remember) will be held April 26, 6:30-9:30 pm at 4488 Poplar Ave. Volunteer and guest registration is going on now. *Volunteers are required to attend one of 3 meetings. More info at memphisjoyprom.org. TRAINING DATE is today @12:15 in Mike’s Place right after church.
4TH-5TH RETREAT 2019 Today is the last day to sign up! Pick up a registration form across from the Fastrak check-in or sign-up online at graceevan.org/victory. MANDATORY INFO MEETING Wed, April 24, 7:458:15pm in The Fellowship Hall. Every child going on the retreat, and at least one parent, must attend this meeting. We’ll give you vital info and there will be forms that you and your child will need to sign. VBS 2019 June 10-14 graceevan.org/amazinggraceland
2019 SUMMER MISSION TRIPS FRENCH CAMP VBS June 17-21 A family mission trip Contact Rich Smith at
[email protected] CZECH REPUBLIC ENGLISH CAMP MAJAK CHURCH FAMILY CAMP August 2-10 Cost: $1650-2025Contact Jeff and Sue Nevels at
[email protected].
Last week of Spring campaign. You’re invited to join the Life MIT this Thursday or Saturday from 12-2pm in front of Planned Parenthood. (2430 Poplar). A Life MIT member will be with you. Register at the Info Desk or contact Mike Ledyard (568-6372).
4TH & 5TH RETREAT Today is the last day to sign up for our retreat at Victory Ranch in Bolivar TN.
EASTER BASKETS FOR THE MORIAH HOUSE This Sunday is our annual church-wide outreach to the women and children at the Moriah House. We’ll provide an Easter basket for each woman & child Easter morning. Stop by the Info Desk and pick up an basket to fill. Instructions are included. Return baskets next Sunday! BINGO NIGHT AT CALVARY COLONY Tuesday, 6pm. Bring a salty or sweet dish to share & 5 bingo prizes. DINNER AND BUNCO AT MORIAH HOUSE May 6, 6pm. Bring a side dish to go with a fried chicken dinner. Contact Diane Daniel (568-7230 or
[email protected]).
Memphis Cricket Cup is being conducted by MIT India on May 4, 8:30am onwards. There will be family picnic beginning at 10:00am onwards. Free pizza lunch, popsicles, snacks and ice cream for registered participants. Register family picnic @ tinyurl.com/mccpicnic. Please volunteer at the info desk or email to
[email protected].
WEDNESDAY NIGHT We’re serving hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries. Stonewashed serves
8TH GRADE GIRLS PURITY STUDY tonight at 4:15 in The Refuge! Contact Sally Hamm for info 361-9266. MFUGE STUDENT MEETING Wed at 5:30pm in The Refuge, there is a mandatory meeting for all students signed up. There will be free pizza. If your child cannot attend, let Max know. ALL GIRLS SLUMBER PARTY Friday at Elizabeth Myatt’s at 6:30pm. Bring your favorite late night snack. Contact Elizabeth Myatt at 4825623. graceevan.org/jrhigh
MONDAY COFFEE SHOP Mon from 3-5pm, stop by Mike’s for coffee, cookies, a place to study, a place to hang out with friends. YSE come to Mike’s at 3:30pm. We go tutor students in the Frayser community. MIKE’S PLACE BIBLE STUDY Sun at 4pm. We will be discussing 2 Peter. COLORADO REGISTRATION Starts TODAY! Spots go quick - be sure to sign up fast! STUDENT LEADERSHIP TEAM Next Sunday, we have a fun evening planned for you graceevan.org/srhigh
Who: Coed: Ages 5-12 years old When: Three days: June 4-6: 9a-12p Where: Grace Athletics gym Cost: $10/participant graceevan.org/athletics
10/1/2018– 4/7/2019 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $3,022,010 Ahead of Last Year = + $231,510 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $339,620 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $132,741/ 41,982 / 213,166 Distributed this week: none
