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Dr. James R. Young, III Senior Pastor
Rev. Randy Carstens
Jim Umlauf
Sunday, May 28 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service Monday, May 29 Church and Athletic Offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day Tuesday, May 30 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group Wednesday, May 31 5:30pm Wednesday Night Dinner 6:30pm Worship, Amazing Graceland, Jr and Sr High 7:30pm Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym Thursday, June 1 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, June 3 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
June 5 June 7-11 June 12-16 June 19 June 19-23 June 19-23 June 25-29 July 10 July 15 & 22 July 14-22 July 15 July 16-21 July 16-21 July 16-23 July 17-22 July 23 August 11 August 13
Ladies Bible Study Jr High Retreat to Trout Lodge VBS Ladies Bible Study Dennis Smith Basketball Camp French Camp Family Mission Trip Honduras Basketball Mission Trip Ladies Bible Study Systematics Class taught by Dr Young Sr High (Jr’s & Sr’s) going to Honduras Grace Athletics 3v3 Tournament Czech Mission Trip SOS Adopt-A-Week Sr High (Freshman - Jr’s) going to SOS Jr High M-fuge New Members Class Sine Qua Non Marriage Matters Kick Off
9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444
Minister of Worship
Chris Leuck Minister to 20s&30s / Men’s Ministry
Kim Killebrew
Minister of Adult Discipleship/ Children’s Ministry Pastor
Missions Pastor
Kyle Jacobson
College Ministry
Jr. High Youth Minister
Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations
Missy Scruggs Jr. High Girls Director
Chris Mimms
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
Jr. High Outreach
Rev. Justin McCain Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
OFFERTORY Crown Him Music: Jacob Sooter & Stephen McWhirter Arr: Jeff Moore & Dan Galbraith
It's not my life, to live It's not my song, to sing All I have, is his For all eternity It's not my righteousness It's not my faithfulness All I have, is his For all eternity And we will... (Chorus) Crown him, crown him King of glory Crown him, crown him Lord of all Crown him, crown him King of glory
MAY 28, 2017
Brady Johnston
Sr. High Youth Minister
Max Schlesinger
Women’s Ministry
Rev. Johnathan Todd
Crown him, crown him Lord of all! It's not my war, to win It's not my weight, to bear And by his mighty hand He won the victory He won victory! (Chorus) It's not my blood, but his That stands in my, defense And oh what love, is this That won the victory He won the victory!
ORDER OF WORSHIP OPENING PRAYER
Jim Umlauf
Here I Am to Worship Philippians 4:13 Praise, My Soul, the King of Heavn
LIFE TOGETHER
Johnathan Todd
O God of Our Salvation Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing Psalm 130
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Dr. Jimmy Young Brady Johnston
Crown Him
SERMON
Dr. Jimmy Young
“Great Escape: Rahab” Hebrews 11:29-31
CLOSING Doxology
(Chorus)
Services begin promptly at 9:25 and 10:55 SERMON NOTES
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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.
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY SCHEDULE The Church and Athletic offices will be closed tomorrow.
READ IT AND REAP Our first book will be Is the Bible Good for Women? Meets this Thursday @7pm in the Coffee Gallery. Led by Scarlett Evans and Mallie Dennis. They will look at some difficult passages of scripture that call us to love God's word even more. Books are at the Info Desk for $10.
ONE FINE PLACE JUNE 19-23 Leading VBS for the kids at French Camp is a great way to introduce your children to be mission minded. There will be plenty of family time too. Sign up by contacting Rick Smith, (
[email protected]). The cost is $30 per adult, $20 per child and $100 max per family. Starting in August on Sunday evening’s, GEC will begin Re-Engage, a 12 week class for any couple that would like to have a marriage with an intentional Christcentered approach. Registration begins today at graceevan.org/marriagematter. Space is limited.
CHRISTMAS IN JULY How much joy can be put in a shoebox? . We’ll pack 1000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, July 22, 9am–noon. Sponsor shoebox gifts for $30 each. Designate “OCC Shoebox” on your check and drop off in the offering plate or purchase online @graceventure.org.
3, 2, 1...BLAST OFF! VBS Volunteer and student registration is going on now! Stop by the VBS wall in the foyer and register or go to graceevan.org/vbs17
Dr Young’s next Systematic Class is July 15 & 22. The class is full, but we have a wait list. Contact
[email protected].
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS AT GEC We’re serving BBQ brisket with roasted potatoes and corn on the cobb. The Class serves
COLORADO We leave Tues at 2:30pm sharp! Be packed and ready to go! If you have not paid your final balance or have not turned in your forms, get them to Kyle ASAP SUMMER CALENDARS We have A LOT going on this summer. Pick up a summer calendar in Mike’s - don’t be left out! PARENT EMAIL GROUP if you are not receiving emails from Kyle, email (
[email protected]) to keep up with the latest events. VBS Teen Training June 7 @6pm. You must attend to serve. GRACEEVAN.ORG/SRHIGH
VBS MANDATORY MEETING May 31st at 5pm. SUMMER KICKOFF May 31st at 5:30pm! Wear your bathing suits and bring a towel! TROUT LODGE BALANCES are DUE!! We leave June 7! FOOD TRUCK FRIDAY is June 2 at the Dixon. Meet at church at 11am. Bring $ and we will return by 1:30pm. GRACEEVAN.ORG/JRHIGH
SAVE THE DATE August 11th for the next Art Gallery & Mini-Masters rotation. Registration begins in June!
COLLECTING FABRIC... Each Sunday for OCC Shoebox gifts. Donations can be dropped off at the Info Desk. Cotton or cotton blend is best. If you want to help more please cut the fabric into 11” x 11” squares or smaller.
SUMMER KICK OFF for 2's - 3rd grade is June 7, 6:30 - 7:30pm. We’ll have water slides. 2's & 3's will have a bounce house and slide. 4TH & 5TH GRADE GIRLS Summer Kick-Off at the Housman's (2813 Forest Hill Irene Rd) Wednesday, May 31st 6:15 - 7:45 JUNE CALENDAR is available at the Fast Track Desk! Contact Camille for info. (
[email protected]) VBS TEEN TRAINING Wed @5pm or June 7 @6pm. Must attend one to serve. VBS TEACHER TRAINING is June 4, 12:15-1:30 in the Brown Room. Lunch & childcare provided. GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND
OPEN GYM HOURS 9-5 M-F. The gym is open to all. Come shoot hoops, run or walk on the track, or exercise in the gym. FOOTBALL REGISTRATION is open. If you have a flag or tackle team and a coach please contact Grace Athletics. See our new website for more information. BASKETBALL WITH INNOVATION CHURCH June 16th at 7:00pm in the Grace Gym PICKLEBALL is back for adults 50+ on Monday 5:30-7:30pm & Thursday 9:00-11:00am. DENNIS SMITH BASKETBALL CAMP 30th Anniversary Camp Director is Mark Fruit. The camp will be June 19-23, 9am-3pm for Boys rising grades 2 - 7 STAY CONNECTED with Grace Athletics and follow us on social media at www.facebook.com/graceathletics www.twitter.com/GECAthletics
10/1/2016 - 5/21/2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $3,177,560 Behind Last Year = - $89,310 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $110 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $129,024 / 65,654 / 79,226 Distributed this week: none
