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Dr. James R. Young, III
DECEMBER 24, 2017
Senior Pastor
Sunday, December 24 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 5:00pm Christmas Eve Service Monday, December 25 Church and Athletic Offices closed Tuesday, December26 Church and Athletic Offices closed Wednesday, December 27 7:00pm Men’s basketball in the Gym No Wednesday Night Services in December Thursday, December 28 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, December 30 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym
January 1 January 9 January 13, 20 January 27 January 28 February 3 March 3 March 10 March 17
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
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
Women’s Ministry
Sr. High Girls Director
Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations
Max Schlesinger Jr. High Youth Minister
Madison McLendon Jr. High Girls Director
ORDER OF WORSHIP CALL TO WORSHIP
GRACE ATHLETICS Kevin Wieters
Adore Him
Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry
OPENING PRAYER
Scott Elliott
Betsy Bryant
Jim Umlauf
Athletic Director
Rev. Justin McCain Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults
CALL TO WORSHIP ADORE HIM Kari Jobe, John Wasson, Don Poythress, Tony Wood, John Wade, Frederick Oakeley
Countless days on a journey that led so far Endless nights they traveled, to follow the star They did not find a palace, just a humble village home. And searching for a king, but finding a child, no crown, no throne.
Expectation turned to mystery. For nothing was like anything they dreamed. Anticipating the royal and those honored by this world. Instead they gazed in the awe-struck eyes of a lowly peasant girl Holding her child.
Still they bowed down
(Chorus)
Angels From the Realms of Glory Joy to the World How Great Our Joy
LIFE TOGETHER
Max Schlesinger
Hark, the Herald Angels Sing God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Shout to the Lord
PASTORAL PRAYER OFFERTORY
Dr. Jimmy Young Beth Bittner
This is the Christ
(Chorus) Come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him Oh, come let us adore him
The brilliant gold, the fragrant myrrh, the costly frankincense Placed before him (Chorus)
Christ, the Lord
OFFERTORY THIS IS THE CHRIST
SERMON
Dr. Jimmy Young
“Christmas in the Garden” Genesis 3:8
CLOSING Shout to the Lord
Words: Martin Luther Music: Sandra McCracken
9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444
Good news from heaven the angels bring, glad tidings to the earth they sing. To us this day a child is given, to crown us with the joy of heaven.
This is the Christ, our God and Lord, who in all need shall aid afford. He will himself our savior be, and from our sins will set us free.
(Chorus) This is the Christ, our God and Lord who in all need shall aid afford. He will himself our savior be, and from our sins will set us free.
Were earth a thousand times as fair, beset with gold and jewels rare. She yet were far too poor to be a narrow cradle, Lord, for thee... Praise God upon his heavenly throne, who gave to us his only Son. For this his hosts on joyful wing, a blest New Year of mercy sing.
All hail, thou noble guest this morn whose love did not the sinner scorn. In my distress thou come’st to me, what thanks shall I return to thee?
(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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS! NO Youth Group this Wednesday. WINTER RETREAT sign-ups are still open! DO NOT miss this trip. Sign up today!! GRACEEVAN.ORG/SRHIGH
NEW MANCAKE BOOK CHRISTMAS EVE See you all tonight at 5pm for our Christmas Eve service.
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.
Registration is open online at graceevan.org/women
Our next Immersion Baptism Service will be January 21 immediately following worship. For Info, contact Johnathan Todd. (
[email protected])
A GRACE CHRISTMAS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOXES 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.
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.
ALL GIRLS POT LUCK BRUNCH BIBLE STUDY This Friday meet in The Refuge at 10am with your favorite breakfast/lunch food! We will spend time together eating and learning more about who Jesus says he is. Pick up is at 11:30am NO Wednesday night Youth Group the month of December. GRACEEVAN.ORG/JRHIGH
The Lord’s Prayer
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.
Who is it for? Anyone 22-35...ish! Our Bible study begins Jan 9.
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.
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.
MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AMAZING GRACELAND! 4TH & 5TH RETREAT 2018 April 20-22 VBS 2018 June 11-15 GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND
10/1/2017- 12/17/2017 GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $999,890 Ahead of Last Year = + $4,380 Behind 3-Year Average = - $5,770 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $27,740 / 33,490 / 46,780 Distributed this week: Grace Abounds MIT Honduras Christmas Project - $8,572.50