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Dr. James R. Young, III
SEPTEMBER 24, 2017
Senior Pastor
Sunday, September 24 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 5:30pm Taste of Grace Monday, September 25 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:30pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 7:00pm Zumba Tuesday, September 26 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group 9:45am Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, September 27 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 @ GEM - Grace Evan Memphis (699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117 Thursday, September 28 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, September 30 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
October 1 October 1 October 4 October 6 October 13-15 October 20 October 22 October 26 October 27 November 1 November 5 November 8 November 23-24 November 29 December 3 December 6 December 10 December 25-26 December 27– 31 January 1
Grace Groups meet Elder Election Month Mancake Houston FCA Pre-Game Dinner Sr High Fall Trip Houston FCA Pre-Game Dinner New Members Class Carpenters Cup Golf Tournament Houston FCA Pre-Game Dinner Mancake Grace Groups meet Veterans Event Thanksgiving - Church and Athletic offices closed Congregational Meeting - Elder Election Grace Groups meet Mancake Christmas Concert Christmas Break - Church and Athletic offices closed College New Year’s Conference New Years Day - Church and Athletic offices closed
9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444
Jim Umlauf Minister of Worship
Chris Leuck Minister to 20s&30s / Men’s Ministry
Kim Killebrew Women’s Ministry
Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations
Rev. Randy Carstens
Rev. Johnathan Todd
Minister of Adult Discipleship/ Children’s Ministry Pastor
Missions Pastor
Kyle Jacobson
Brady Johnston College Ministry
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sr. High Youth Minister
Missy Scruggs Sr. High Girls Director
Max Schlesinger Jr. High Youth Minister
Madison McLendon Jr. High Girls Director
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
OPENING PRAYER
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
O God of Our Salvation Close to Thee Arise, My Soul, Arise
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
Rev. Justin McCain
Jim Umlauf
Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
OFFERTORY
LIFE TOGETHER
Johnathan Todd
HOW GREAT THOU ART Stuart K. Hine
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds thy hands have made; I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, thy power throughout the universe displayed. (Chorus) Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great thou art! How great thou art! Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to thee: how great Thou art! How great Thou art!
When Christ shall come, with shout of acclamation, and take me home, what joy shall fill my heart. Then shall I bow, in humble adoration, and then proclaim, "My God, how great thou art!" (Chorus)
SERMON NOTES
Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken Jeremiah 32:17 There is a Fountain Filled with Blood
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Dr. Jimmy Young Whitney Schlesinger
How Great Thou Art
SERMON
Dr. Jimmy Young
“What Hinders Us?” Luke 12:1-10
CLOSING You are the LORD, the King, 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.
MAKE A PRAYERFUL STAND FOR LIFE
“Grace Venture Outcomes – 14 Years of Live More Simply; Give More Sacrificially; Accomplish the Great Commission”.
Join us tonight @5:30pm for our annual church-wide, classy family picnic by the athletic pavilion. Tonight’s menu: hamburgers, hot dogs, grilled chicken, potato salad, green salad by Panini Catering. Desserts will be provided by all the talented bakers at Grace Evan. Come enjoy hayrides, horse & pony rides, potato sack races, corn hole, lawn bowling and more! Bring your football, soccer ball and frisbee. Don’t miss it - rain or shine. Wristbands are available at the Info Desk this morning and the picnic entrance. $5 for adults, children 10 and under$3. Max per family is $25.
Our next class is October 22, @12:15pm. If you’d like to know more about membership at Grace Evan, you’ll want to attend. For childcare reservation, info and to register, contact Cindy Shriver (
[email protected]).
WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT GRACE We’re serving roast, roasted potatoes and green beans. Sr High Serves
The Life MIT invites you to join them every Fri & Sat from 10am– noon, Sept 27 through Nov 5 at Planned Parenthood (2430 Poplar Ave). Make a prayerful stand for life and register your time to stand at the Info desk this Sunday or at graceventure.org. We also need you to sign the statement of peace at 40DaysforLife.com/Memphis. Contact Peggy Daugherty (493-2720) for info or questions regarding registration.
GRIEF SHARE
NEW WOMEN’S CLASS Starting October 1 @9:25am in the Bridal Room. This class is for women of all ages and stages of life. Co-taught by Fran Craig, Diane Daniel and Margaret Mahoney.
LADIES OF GRACE NEWS For info and announcements just for ladies, sign up for Ladies of Grace News. It’s a oneway info system that will keep you connected to the opportunities of our church. It won't fill up your inbox, but will help you stay in touch! Go to graceevan.org/women to sign up today!
If you’re grieving over the loss of a love one, this class is for you. Encourage family, friends and neighbors to come. A new 15week GriefShare session will begin Oct. 2, 6:30-8:00pm in The Conference Room. Contact GriefShare MIT leader, Rick San Roman (
[email protected] or 831-9883).
CALVARY COLONY FAMILY PICNIC Join us for a fall fest family picnic for the men at Calvary Colony Oct 7th, from 10:30 -2:00 located in Shelby Forest. We will provide BBQ, buns & slaw. You are asked to bring a 2 liter and a side item such as dessert, chips & dip, fruit, baked beans etc. To register, contact Diane Daniel, (
[email protected] or 568-7230). Provided by H2O MIT and you!
ALTER FLOWERS Today's flowers are given in honor of Karen Lively on our 25th wedding anniversary by Dale Lively. Thank you for 25 wonderful years.
$75 per player includes golf and dinner. Sign up with a team or as an individual. Register at graceevan.org/carpcup17.
FIGHT CLUB’E (for girls) meets next Sun at 6:30pm! Join us as we discuss the fight against sexual sin. MONDAY COFFEE SHOP Every Mon, 3-5pm in Mike’s Place. Bring your homework and we’ll provide cookies and coffee. See you there! YSE meets every Tues. We welcome you to serve the youth of Frayser by tutoring students weekly. Meet in Mike’s Place at 3:30pm. GRACEEVAN.ORG/SRHIGH
AFTER SCHOOL SNACK 8th guys, tomorrow, join Max after school from 3:30-5pm for a quick bite from a Memphis food spot and a time of reading the Bible together. 8TH GIRL’S DINNER Meet at Grace at 5pm Wed go to dinner w/ Madi and your leaders! FALL RETREAT Oct 27-29. Signup online today at graceevan.org/jrhigh and click on the fall retreat graphic. ALL DUDES PAINTBALL This Saturday. Meet in the Refuge at 9am. Pickup is at 12pm back at the church. PARENTS if you’re not receiving Jr. High emails, contact Max at (
[email protected]). GRACEEVAN.ORG/JRHIGH
CHILDREN’S NEW MEMBER CLASS Oct 18, 25 & Nov 1. For 2nd-5th grace. It is necessary that at least one parent attends with their child. For info and registration, contact Crystal (
[email protected]). SUBS NEEDED Thank you to the Lord and to you! All of our volunteer opportunities have been filled! We’re now compiling a vital list of subs for Amazing Graceland. Contact Wege (
[email protected]) 4 & 5 RETREAT 2018 - April 20-22 VBS 2018 June 11-15 GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND
Mission moment with the Grace Venture team.
BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Basketball registration now open for all 3 leagues!! Go to www.graceathletics.org to sign up for your league of interest. We need men and women of Grace Evan who could lead a Gospel centered devotional before our flag & tackle games. Contact Justin McCain if interested STAY CONNECTED with Grace Athletics and follow us on social media: www.facebook.com/graceathletics; www.twitter.com/GECAthletics; www.instagram.com/graceathletics
10/1/2016 - 9/17 /2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $4,443,410 Behind Last Year = - $14,590 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $131,290 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $162,458 / 94,977 / 83,342 Distributed this week: Youth Striving for Excellence MIT budget $6,320
