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Dr. James R. Young, III
SEPTEMBER 17, 2017
Senior Pastor
Sunday, September 17 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 5:00pm Marriage Matters Monday, September 18 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:30pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 7:00pm Zumba Tuesday, September 19 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group 9:45am Ladies Bible Study Wednesday, September 20 5:30pm Dinner 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 21 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, September 23 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
September 27 - November 5 September 29 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
40 Days for Life Houston FCA Pre-Game Dinner 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
It’s by Grace Isaiah 56:3 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
Rev. Justin McCain
Jim Umlauf
Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
OFFERTORY
LIFE TOGETHER
Kyle Jacobson
WHAT IS THIS LOVE J.M. Umlauf
You knew from eternity that your love would be secured to me. The world, her foundations laid, would include that saving plans be made. (chorus) What is this love that would the rebel seek, knowing every stain and shame in holiest critique? But still you moved to wrest me from the night, and brought me home to live and love in light. You found what was wholly lost and decreed the Son would pay the cost. He bled that I would be received, bore the curse that conscience be relieved
(chorus) You sing over what is yours, and you keep what your heart adores. Refine, and my life attune; make me love the rock from which I’m hewn. (chorus) What is this love that cannot let me be? (Left unto myself my soul would surely fly from thee!) In saving care I am locked, but free; and holy worth has been assigned to me.
SERMON NOTES
You are the LORD, the King, the Redeemer Revelation Song I Need Thee, Precious Jesus
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Randy Rhea Jim Umlauf and Casey Rowland
What is This Love
SERMON
Randy Rhea
“A Proper Theology of Suffering ” John 9:1-4
CLOSING Beautiful Savior
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.
Our next class is October 22, at12:15pm. 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]). Mission Sunday is next week! Dr. Young will be back preaching; members of the Grace Venture Committee will be presenting “Grace Venture Outcomes – 14 Years of Live More Simply; Give More Sacrificially; Accomplish the Great Commission”. And a GEC favorite, Taste of Grace, our annual church-wide family picnic will be at 5:30pm with many fun activities for all ages.
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. Taste of Grace, our annual church-wide, classy family picnic begins at 5:30pm next Sunday. Panini Catering will prepare and serve a great dinner; desserts will be provided by all the talented bakers at Grace Evan. Wristbands will be available next Sun the Info Desk and the picnic entrance. $5 for adults, children 10 and under$3. Max per family is $25.
GRIEF SHARE 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 13week GriefShare session will begin Oct. 2, 6:30-8:00pm in The Conference Room. Contact GriefShare MIT leader, Rick San Roman (
[email protected] or 320-8342). For information and registration: Graceevan.org/carpcup17.
GOL = GRACE ONLINE An interactive email discussion group for members of Grace & current regular attenders. Interested? Go to graceevan.org and click on the media link, where you can find directions on how to join.
MAKE A PRAYERFUL STAND FOR LIFE 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.
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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. FIGHT CLUB’E (for girls) meets Oct 1. Save the Date! GRACEEVAN.ORG/SRHIGH
AFTER SCHOOL SNACK 7th 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. 7TH GIRL’S DINNER Meet at Grace at 5pm Wed go to dinner w/ Madi and your leaders! BCA SERVICE PROJECT Thurs, meet in The Refuge at 4:15pm to 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 Fri, meet in The Refuge @ 7am for a Bible study, breakfast and a ride to school! FALL RETREAT Oct 27-29. Sign up begins Sept 24 @ 830am – ONLINE. More Details TBA. PARENTS if you’re not receiving Jr. High emails, contact Max at (
[email protected]). GRACEEVAN.ORG/JRHIGH
MISSION PROJECT This month through Sept 24, Amazing Graceland kids will be collecting school supplies for local missions. Drop off these items in the container near the Fastrak check-in. Contact Wege Crigler (
[email protected]) for questions. 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
Matthew 6 - Hallowed be thy Name
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 - 9/10 /2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $4,360,870 Behind Last Year = - $14,660 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $108,770 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $157,976 / 111,486 / 62,351 Distributed this week: none
