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Dr. James R. Young, III
JANUARY 7, 2018
Senior Pastor
Sunday, January 7 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service Monday, January 8 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:30pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm Zumba Tuesday, January 9 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group 7:01pm Singles Bible Study @ GEM (699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117) Wednesday, January 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 @ GEM Thursday, January 11 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, January 12 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
January 13, 20 January 27 January 28 February 3 March 3 March 10 March 17
Systematics Class GiGI New Members Class Chili Cookoff 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
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Sr. High Youth Minister
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
Missy Scruggs Sr. High Girls Director
Max Schlesinger
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
Jr. High Youth Minister
Madison McLendon Jr. High Girls Director
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
Rev. Justin McCain Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
OFFERTORY MAN OF SORROWS Words and music by Ellie Holcomb and Drew Holcomb
Lord, You’re weeping with me, help me to believe That when my heart is heavy as a stone you say I’m not alone (Chorus) Man of sorrows, what a name Bore our suffering, bore all of our pain Man of sorrows, broken sinners to reclaim Overcame the darkness And walked out of the grace Lord, you’re aching with me, help me to believe That when my soul is lost in the storm, you’re acquainted with my grief
(Chorus) He was pierced for our transgressions He was crushed for all our sins And the punishment that brought us peace Was laid on him He was stricken and afflicted, But God’s mercy would reveal What his suffering would bring us By his wounds we’re healed (Chorus)
OPENING PRAYER
Jim Umlauf
You Are the LORD, the King, Redeemer Psalm 139:7-8 What A Savior
LIFE TOGETHER
Chris Leuck
It’s By Grace Hebrews 2 Rock of Ages
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Rev. Aaron Messner Missy Scruggs
Man of Sorrows
SERMON
Rev. Aaron Messner
“A Faithful Generation” Mark 9:14-28
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
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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.
ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER
JR SOCIAL Jan 27th save the date! More details coming soon. C’VILLE STUDENT MEETING will be Jan 21st after second hour. There will be free food! Come let us pick your brain. GIBSONS WED come a little early on the 31st for free donuts.
Rev. Aaron Messner, Senior Pastor Westminster Presbyterian Church, PCA – Atlanta, GA Aaron and his wife Nancy have five children; Nathan, Micah, Ilsa, Titus and Soren. Who is this Bible study for? Single, young adults, 22ish-35ish. We start on January 9 at 7:01 pm at the GEM (699 Oakleaf) & DJY will start teaching through Romans.
Our next New Members Class is January 28. If you’d like to know more about us and are interested in membership, this class is for you. Contact Cindy Shriver (
[email protected]) for information and childcare reservation.
Art Gallery & Mini-Masters Registration is now open for the next rotation. Simply go to graceevan.org/sqn to register before the February 11th deadline. Save the date, February 23, 2018 for the next unveiling!
We’re serving fried chicken, whipped potatoes, green beans, salad and rolls. Dinner begins at 5:30pm & worship at 6:30pm. 5 per person $20/max per family! View Finders Class Serves
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LADIES OF GRACE NEWS For info and announcements just for ladies, sign up for Ladies of Grace News. It’s a one-way 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!
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
January 28 at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. Four categories: chili, soup, cornbread, dessert. Let Chris know what you are bringing! (
[email protected])
Registration is open online at graceevan.org/women
Our next Immersion Baptism Service will be January 21 immediately following 2nd hour worship. For Info, contact Johnathan Todd. (
[email protected])
WED NIGHT Youth Group resumes this week. 6:30pm in The Refuge. GIRLS BEFORE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY This Friday, meet in The Refuge at 7am for a Bible study, breakfast and a ride to school! MFUGE SIGNUPS 8th Graders can sign up starting Jan 21st at 9am. Contact Max or Madi with any questions. PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT Jan 26th, 6-9:30p.m. Parents, email Max if you’re willing to help drive a group.
Did you know Grace Evan has a gym, and a walking track? Get out of the cold during the Winter. Join us in the gym.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AMAZING GRACELAND! FIRST WEDNESDAY Jan 10 for 1st - 3rd grade. Come learn about the BEE-atitudes. 4TH & 5TH RETREAT 2018 April 20-22 VBS 2018 June 11-15 GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND
10/1/2017- 12/24/2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $1,868,410 Ahead of Last Year = + $190,990 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $131,200 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $94,018 / 33,490 / 113,056 Distributed this week: Neighborhood Christian Center Christmas Party - $1,000