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Dr. James R. Young, III
DECEMBER 10, 2017
Senior Pastor
Sunday, December 10 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 6:00pm Christmas Concert Monday, December 11 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:30pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm Zumba 7:00pm Young Adults Bible Study Tuesday, December12 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group Wednesday, December 13 No Service or Youth Group in December Thursday, December 14 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, December 16 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
December 18 December 19 December 24 December 25-26 December 27– 31 January 1 January 9 January 13, 20 January 27 January 28 February 3 March 3 March 10 March 17
Calvary Colony Christmas Party 701 Christmas Party 9:25 & 10:55am Sunday Services - 5:00pm Christmas Eve service Christmas Break - Church and Athletic offices closed College New Year’s Conference New Years Day - Church and Athletic offices closed 701 Singles Bible Study begins Systematics Class GiGI New Members Class GiGI GiGI GiGI GiGI
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
Sr. High Youth Minister
Missy Scruggs Sr. High Girls Director
Max Schlesinger Jr. High Youth Minister
Madison McLendon Jr. High Girls Director
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
OPENING PRAYER
Scott Elliott
Jason Reichenbacher
Jim Umlauf
Athletic Director
Rev. Justin McCain
Call to Worship
To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing To God and to the Lamb, I will sing. To God and to the Lamb who is the great “I Am” While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing While millions join the theme, I will sing. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, And through eternity, I’ll sing on.
Angels From the Realms of Glory It Came Upon a Midnight Clear How Great Our Joy
LIFE TOGETHER
Kim Killebrew
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O Come All Ye Faithful
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Dr. Jimmy Young Kelsey Taylor
Born is the King, It’s Christmas
SERMON
Dr. Jimmy Young
“Solid Footing For Christian Living” Hebrews 13:7-21
CLOSING Joy to the World
OFFERTORY Born is the King, It’s Christmas Matt Crocker and Scott Ligertwood
Born unto us this day a Savior Gifted from heaven to a manger The hope of the world alive For all mankind All of the earth rejoice It’s Christmas time (Chorus) So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It’s Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It’s Christmas
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What Wondrous Love Is This
What Wondrous Love Is This Words Alexander Means: Music Tim Smith Arrg Kenosis
When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down. When I was sinking down, sinking down. When I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.
CALL TO WORSHIP
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. for my soul. To bear the dreadful curse for my soul.
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Make a joyful sound It’s Christmas Let His praise resound It’s Christmas Goodwill to all the earth And pace divine All of the earth rejoice It’s Christmas time It’s Christmas time (Chorus)
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.
EXAM WEEK COFFEE SHOP starts TOMORROW and goes through Wednesday from 2:45 – 5pm. Come study with us! GRACEEVAN.ORG/SRHIGH
It ain’t glitzy, and there’s no swingin’ tree; it’s just the people you know and love singing the Christmas songs you know and love. Your family is invited and if the kids crawl around a little, so what? Speaking of kids, there’s a short, and actually really good little kids’ number that will charm your heart. After the concert there will be desserts and great coffee. Join us for this Grace tradition; wear whatever you like, and maybe invite a friend.
LADIES FLANNEL, FELLOWSHIP AND FAVORITE THINGS CHRISTMAS BRINNER This Wednesday at 6:30pm. Staks restaurant will be catering a pancake bar. Bring 3 inexpensive items ($7 and under) for a gift exchange game and enjoy being together! RSVP online at graceevan.org/women.
Who is it for? Anyone 22-35...ish! Our Bible study begins Jan 9. AND…. See next announcement below for more!
CHRISTMAS EVE A GRACE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS DUFFEL BAGS Return duffel bags today! The Christmas party is Dec 18 @ 6pm at Calvary Colony. Contact H2O MIT leader, Diane Daniel for more info (568-7230 or
[email protected]).
We will have Worship services both at 9:25 and 10:55am on Sun, Dec 24 and one evening service at 5pm and will serve The Lord’s Supper. We will also have a normal Worship schedule for New Year’s Eve.
701 Kickoff Christmas Party Dec 19, 7:01 pm at The GEM (699 Oakleaf Lane, Memphis). Food, music, games, ugly sweater contest, coffee bar, & a word from DJY.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX EVENT & NCC GIFT WRAP
Yesterday, 300 boxes of food were packed and delivered to the poor in our community and 100 gifts were wrapped for the NCC Truthseekers.
NEW MANCAKE BOOK
You can still purchase a box through Dec! Help feed the poor in our community by purchasing one or more $50 food box! Drop a check in the offering plate & designate food box on the check or purchase online at graceventure.org. A notification card is available at the Info desk for you to send to family, friends & business associates in memory or in honor of a loved one.
Looking for an inexpensive and awesome Christmas gift idea? MANCAKE will begin a new book in January called, “Just Do Something,” by Kevin DeYoung (available on Amazon for $7.80). If you’ve ever grappled over God’s will, or even felt frozen because you were afraid to make the wrong decision, this is a great aid. Plan ahead for our men’s breakfast and discussion on January 3 at 6:30 am.
SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY The next Systematics class will be offered January 13 and 20, 10am-3pm. The class is FULL. Contact
[email protected] to be put on the wait list. You must be able to attend both dates.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS We do not have Wednesday night dinner or Worship in December. We know your family has many activities this month. We’ll be back in full swing January 10, 2018.
AFTER SCHOOL SNACK 7th Grade guys - TOMORROW, Join Max after school from 3:30-4:45pm for a quick bite from a Memphis food spot and a time of reading the Bible together. BCA SERVICE PROJECT THIS Thursday. Meet in The Refuge at 4:15pm to go spend time with and serve dinner to the students at Binghampton Christian Academy. We’ll be back at 7:30pm! Contact Madi to sign up. GIRLS BEFORE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY Friday, meet in The Refuge at 7am for a Bible Study, Breakfast and a ride to school! JR. HIGH CHRISTMAS PARTY December 15th, meet at the Refuge at 7pm for some Christmas cheer and cookies! Pick up is at 9pm. Dress in your best Christmas attire. GRACEEVAN.ORG/JRHIGH
K-5th graders Christmas Concert Info Today @5pm, kids mandatory dress rehearsal. Bring a labeled sack dinner for your child. 4TH & 5TH RETREAT 2018 April 20-22 VBS 2018 June 11-15 GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND
The Lord’s Prayer
CROSSCHECK BASKETBALL GAMES occur on December 2, 9, & 16 in your GEC gym. Pray for the coaches and players. That they may come to know our Lord and Savior as their own. Have a few hours on Saturday and want to lead the pre-game devotion? Contact
[email protected] GEC NEW MEMBER? GEC LONG TIME ATTENDER? Anyone interested in a Grace Athletic tour of your athletic facility, please contact us at
[email protected]. PICKLEBALL See our website for details on days and times.
10/1/2017- 12/3/2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $728,840 Ahead of Last Year = + $55,080 Behind 3-Year Average = - $3,380 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $25,433 / 3,625 / 76,421 Distributed this week: none
