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NOVEMBER 18, 2018
Dr. James R. Young, III Senior Pastor
Sunday, November 18 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 5:00pm Marriage Matters Monday, November 19 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:00pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:00pm Financial Peace 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm Zumba Tuesday, November 20 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group 9:45am Ladies Bible Study 7:01pm Singles Bible Study @ GEM (699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117) Wednesday, November 21 No Wedesday Night Services Thursday, Nov 15 Church and Athletic Offices Closed Friday, Nov 16 Church and Athletic Offices Closed Saturday, Nov 17 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
November 18 November 18 November 28 December 1 December 2 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10 December 12-15 December 17 December 27 January 7 January 9 January 31 February 8 April 26-28 June 10-14
Young Adults Friendsgiving Crosscheck basketball jamboree Congregational Meeting A French Christmas Christmas Duffle Bag Pick Up Not Alone Christmas Brunch @ Grace Food Box and Gift Wrapping Day for NCC Christmas Duffle Bag Return Moriah House Christmas Party Christian Mobile Dental Clinic Calvary Colony Christmas Party College New Years Conference Financial Peace Begins Wednesday Night Worship Resumes Ladies Road Trip Father Daughter Dance 4th & 5th Grade Retreat VBS
9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444 Grace Evan Memphis “The GEM”: 699 Oakleaf Ln. Memphis TN 38117 - College & Singles Ministry
Jim Umlauf Minister of Worship
Chris Leuck Next Generation / Men’s Ministry
Kim Killebrew
Rev. Randy Carstens
Rev. Johnathan Todd
Minister of Adult Discipleship/ Children’s Ministry Pastor
Missions Pastor
Kyle Jacobson
Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations
Sr. High Youth Minister
Kennan Heinz
Women’s Ministry
Sr. High Girls Director
Brady Johnston
Max Schlesinger
College Ministry
Jr. High Youth Minister
Parker Kerstell
Madi McLendon
701 Singles Pastor
ORDER OF WORSHIP
Jr. High Girls Director
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
OPENING PRAYER
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
All Creatures of Our God and King Not What My Hands Have Done
Scott Elliott Athletic Director
Jim Umlauf
Rev. Justin McCain Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
LIFE TOGETHER
Chris Leuck
OFFERTORY God Be Merciful To Me Music: Christopher Miner Lyrics: Richard Redhead
God, be merciful to me, On thy grace I rest my plea; Plenteous in compassion thou, Blot out my transgressions now; Wash me, make me pure within, Cleanse, O cleanse me from my sin. My transgressions I confess, Grief and guilt my soul oppress; I have sinned against thy grace And provoked thee to thy face; I confess thy judgement just, Speechless, I thy mercy trust. I am evil, born in sin; Thou desirest truth within. Thou alone my Savior art,
Teach thy wisdom to my heart; Make me pure, thy grace bestow, Wash me whiter than the snow. Gracious God, my heart renew, Make my spirit right and true; Cast me not away from thee, Let thy Spirit dwell in me; Thy salvation's joy impart, Steadfast make my willing heart. Sinners then shall learn from me And return, O God, to thee; Savior all my guilt remove, And my tongue shall sing thy love; Touch my silent lips, O Lord, And my mouth shall praise accord.
Lamentations 3:22-23 Rock of Ages Jesus, My Great High Priest Father, I Know that All My Life
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Dr. Jimmy Young Matt Toombs
God Be Merciful to Me
SERMON
Dr. Jimmy Young
“Divorce Court” Jeremiah 2:1-13
CLOSING Take My Life and Let It Be
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.
LOOKING AHEAD The following men have been nominated for the office of Elder. Elder elections will be held Wed, Nov 28 at 6:30pm in The Fellowship Hall. You must be a member age 17 and older to vote and be present to vote. Photo and contact info are available on Grace Evan’s Instant Church Directory app. Andrew Bryant Blake Dickens Trent Fleming Mike Ledyard Wayne Mashburn Rick San Roman Greg Strawn Randy Turner
Jimmy Clinton Rob Evans Gary Gleason Roger Marion Chris Myatt David Schay Chris Taylor
Dec 13 - Christmas Party @ Germantown CC
A GRACE CHRISTMAS Let’s celebrate and share the good news! Christ was born to save! CHRISTMAS DUFFEL BAGS Fill duffel bags with gifts for the men at Memphis Union Mission Calvary Colony. Sun, Dec. 2 pick up a bag in the church Foyer at the Info Desk. Sun, Dec. 9 return filled bags to the Info Desk in The Foyer. CALVARY COLONY CHRISTMAS PARTY Mon, Dec 17 @ 6pm we will deliver the duffle bag Christmas gifts & provide salty/ sweet desserts. All ages can attend. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES & MORE Help feed the poor in our community by purchasing one or more $50 food box! Either drop a check in the offering plate & designate food box on the check or purchase online at graceevan.org. Notification cards are available at the Info desk for you to send to family, friends & business associates in memory or in honor of a loved one. Then, on Dec 8, @9am we’ll pack the 300 boxes & wrap 100 gifts for NCC Truthseekers.
Join us for a Mexican dinner and a “dirty Santa” gift exchange. Bring two $5 gifts. Let us know your coming at graceevan.org/women
No Wednesday Night Services this week. Please note the church offices and gym will be closed Thursday and Friday.
A FRENCH CHRISTMAS On Dec 1 volunteers will leave at 10:30am by bus to French Camp Academy in MS to decorate and host a Christmas dinner for the students and faculty. $10/adult, $7 child (12 & under) or a max of $45 per family. Sign up at the Info Desk or graceevan.org/mission. Questions? Rick Smith (
[email protected] 355-3950). MORIAH HOUSE CHRISTMAS PARTY Dec 10 @ 6:00pm we will provide dinner and house gifts. Ladies only. Contact H2O MIT leader, Diane Daniel for more info (568-7230 or dcd19532yahoo.com).
CMDC needs volunteers Dec 12-15 for evangelism, 8:30am-12pm at Higher Heights Christian Church (1946 Whitney Rd, 38127) 8:30am - noon, lunch is provided. Contact Mike Heath at 832-9269.
K-5TH GRADERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT INFO Dec 2 at 12:15-1:30pm, kids K-5th mandatory rehearsal. Free pizza and Skittles inThe Fellowship Hall after 2nd hour, and then rehearsal in The Sanctuary. Dec 9 at 5:00pm, kids K-5th dress rehearsal. Please bring a labeled sack dinner for your child. TEACHER APPRECITION DINNER for 4’s - 5th grade teachers/volunteers. Dec 5, 6:00pm at Wege Crigler’s home. 1ST-3RD CHRISTMAS PROJECT Dec 8, 11-12:30 at Grace Evan. FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE 2019 Feb 8 4TH-5TH RETREAT 2019 April 26-28 VBS 2019 June 10-14 graceevan.org/amazinggraceland
GUYS MONDAY BIBLE STUDY In The Refuge from 3:30-5pm. We are studying Matthew. Contact Max for more details. graceevan.org/jrhigh
NOT ALONE UPCOMING EVENTS Friday -12/7 Christmas brunch at Grace RSVP or questions to 486-7257 or
[email protected]
MEAL SHARE Meet in Mike’s today at 12:45pm to share a meal with the homeless. FIGHT CLUB Tonight at 5pm for guys who are serious about fighting sin. BRUNCH CLUB Meet us in Mike’s tomorrow at 9:30am to go have brunch at a Memphis favorite. graceevan.org/srhigh
Thanksgiving
PICKLEBALL Looking for something to do during the winter months? Mon nights 5-7pm. 18 or older? Love sports? Enjoy extra spending money? Come OFFICIATE YOUTH SPORTS (fall football, winter basketball, spring soccer). It’s a win-win! www.graceathletics.org
10/1/2018– 11/11/2018 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $497,260 Ahead of Last Year = + $67,120 Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $97,330 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $27,736/ 17,000 / 132,109 Distributed this week: Panama City Hurricane Disaster Relief Trip $5,000
