April 29, 2018 Grace Lutheran Church 2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 glcdenison.org
Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ...................................... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ...................................... Debi Wendorf Organists .................Ajha Farrow & Cheryl Mattil Children’s Ministry Intern..............Sarah Pulliam
This Week at Grace Today April 29 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Blended Worship 12:00 p Special Voters Meeting Tuesday May 1 10:00 a Sojourners Bible Study Wednesday May 2 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek Meal 6:30 p Midweek Classes 7:30 p Handbell Practice Thursday May 3 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums Next Sunday May 6 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Confirmation Service
Serving in April 8:00 a.m. Elder 10:30 a.m. Elders Ushers
Altar Care
Larry Miller Bryan Hantsche James Patterson Ron Botka Elaine Botka Robin Gilbert
Serving in May 8:00 a.m. Elder 10:30 a.m. Elders Ushers Altar Care
Larry Miller James Patterson Lindel Davis Jason Rupert Wyatt Rupert Open
8:00
Welcome/Greeting Opening Hymn O Come Let Us Adore Him
Invocation Confession/Absolution Introit Lord have mercy Glory in the highest Salutation Prayer of the Day Acts 8:26–40 Gradual 1 John 4:1–11 Verse John 15:1–8 Nicene Creed Sermon Hymn: LSB537 Beautiful Savior
Offertory Offering Offering Hymn LSB805 Prayer of the Church Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Lamb of God Distribution Song of Simeon Thanksgiving Salutation/Benedicamus Benediction Closing Hymn: LSB924 Lord, Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
10:30 Invocation Welcome/Greeting Opening Song Open the Eyes of My Heart
Invocation Confession/Forgiveness Prayer of the Day Acts 8:26–40 1 John 4:1–11 John 15:1–8 Nicene Creed Children’s Message Sermon Hymn Build Your Kingdom
Sermon Offering Offering Hymn Prayer of the Church Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Song O Come Let Us Adore Him
Benediction Closing Hymn Lord Dismiss Us with Your Blessing
VBS Registration has begun! Shipwrecked runs July 23-27. Go to our website for more information and to register. You can sign up to volunteer also! Come and be Rescued by Jesus. (glcdenison.org) Looking for Volunteers! Sign up forms are now available! There is a wide variety of ways you can help with this program. If you have questions please contact Robin Gilbert or Elaine Botka for more information. Grace Food Drive Grace will be collecting non perishable food and drink items through the end of May. Please bring any items you would like to donate and place them in the baskets located in the narthex. Donations will then be distributed to local food pantries.
An Adult instruction class has been scheduled for Saturday May 19th from 9 am till 2 pm. Lunch will be provided. If you are interested in joining this class please contact Pastor or the church office.
This Wednesday May 2nd is the last Midweek until further notice. Confirmation Sunday is May 6th. This year we have two confirmands, Morgan Rupert and Jeremiah Velten. Sojourners will meet Tuesday, May 1st at 10:00 am in the Church Fellowship Hall. Contact Gorlyn Bronstad if you have questions. All are welcome. Ladies! Need a night out? Join us for a ladies night at the church May 12th at 5 pm for food and fellowship. Please sign up so we know how many to prepare for. The sign up sheet is on the LWML board in the narthex.
Birthdays and Anniversaries this week! Baptisms Jan Lain 5/1 Mark Blood 5/7 Birthdays Fredda Crabtree 5/2 Lindsey Haning 5/3 Al Dube 5/5 Sue Schulze 5/5 Anniversaries Neil & Gail Lindahl 5/4/1968 50 yrs Kurt & Debi Wendorf 5/5/1984 34 yrs
The Sanctuary Facelift committee has scheduled another Special Voters Meeting TODAY, April 29th, after the late service. More Congregational discussion and input is needed to proceed. Altar flowers today are from Neil and Gail Lindahl in honor of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on May 4th. Do you need a scholarship? We are now accepting applications for the Leva-Whiting Scholarship and the Grace Church Work Scholarship. If you are interested, the church office has the guidelines and applications. Deadline for applying is Sunday, May 13th.
Mowers are needed to help keep the grounds around Grace looking nice. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. We have the equipment we just need your help for it to work.