April 2 2017

April 2, 2017 Fifth Sunday in Lent

2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 903) 465-1016 glcdenison.org

Mission Grace exists to strengthen people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to empower them to share Jesus with others.

Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ..... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ..................... Elaine Botka Organist ........ Cheryl Mattil Children’s Minister .... Jeana Parsons

This Week at Grace Today April 2 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir Tuesday April 4 10:00 a Sojourners Wednesday April 5 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Lenten Dinner 7:00 p Lenten Worship Service 8:00 p Praise Team Thursday April 5 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast At Braum’s Next Sunday April 9 Palm Sunday 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir

Serving This Week 8:00 a.m. Elders 10:30 a.m. Elders

Ushers Altar Care Nursery Today Nursery Next Week

Scott Ducote Bryan Hantsche James Patterson April Gilbert Chrissie Gilbert Robin, Chrissie & April Gilbert Pioneer Group Pioneer Group

Remember in Prayer  Those with medical concerns  Those who are shut in

I want to thank all who helped with my sale and anyone who bought things. Thanks so much. God Bless to all, Star Jordan

“At the Crossroads”, next Sunday we remember that when Jesus enters Jerusalem for the last time amid palm branches and praises, he knows the suffering that awaits him there, yet he does not turn back. In the observance of this remarkable day, we come to see as well that though we know suffering is part of being a follower of Christ, we must carry on for him. The service is designed to help you approach the crossroads of suffering in your life with courage and strength.

This Wednesday we will have our last MidWeek Lenten service considering the Hills of Lent. We will think about the “Mountain Top Experience” on Mount Calvary. Worship starts at 7:00 p.m.

Lasagna will be served by the Mission Team at 6:00 p.m. Please bring bread or dessert to share.

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 10-14 9:00 AM—Noon Vacation Bible School In Jesus the Victory is Won! At Mighty Fortress, kids learn that God is their refuge and strength.

If you would like to help contact Jeana Parsons or the church office.

Easter Pancake Breakfast fundraiser will be served by the Pioneer Camp Group beginning at 8:00 a.m. April 16. Come and support this very active group.

There are about 12 of our youth going to the Lone Star Camp this summer.

You can set up direct deposits of your offerings to the church account at NO COST TO YOU. It is a convenient and secure way to support the ministry of our congregation. If you want more information or would like to set this up, contact the church office.

Worship Service 8:00 At the Crossroads: Declaration Opening Song LSB427 In The Cross of Christ I Glory Opening Response Confession and Absolution Hymn of Response LSB826 Hark! The Voice of Jesus Crying Isaiah 6:1–8 Acts 2:22-28 Luke 22:54-62 Sermon Hymn LSB660 Stand up! Stand Up for Jesus Sermon: Peter Offering Prayers Preface (From LSB3 P. 194) Holy, Holy, Holy Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Lamb of God Distribution Song of Simeon Thanksgiving Benediction Closing Hymn I Love To Tell The Story

10:30 At the Crossroads: Declaration Opening Song Come, Now is the Time to Worship Opening Response Confession and Absolution Praise Team I Could Sing of Your Love Forever Isaiah 6:1–8 Acts 2:22-28 Luke 22:54-62 Children’s Message Praise Team Blessed Be Your Name Sermon: Peter Offering Prayers Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Distribution Distribution Hymn LSB660 Stand up! Stand Up for Jesus Benediction Closing Hymn I Love To Tell The Story

Isaiah 6:1–8 “In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of his robe filled the temple. Above him were seraphs, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook and the temple was filled with smoke. “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined!

For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the Lord Almighty.” Then one of the seraphs flew to me with a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with tongs from the altar. With it he touched my mouth and

said, “See, this has touched your lips; your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for.” Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!””

Acts 2:22-28 ““Men of Israel, listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God’s set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead, freeing him from the agony of death, because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him. David said about him: “ ‘I saw the Lord always before me.

Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.’”

Luke 22:54-62 “Then seizing him, they led him away and took him into the house of the high priest. Peter followed at a distance. But when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and had sat down together, Peter sat down with them. A servant girl saw him seated there in the firelight. She looked closely at him and said, “This man was with him.” But he denied it. “Woman, I don’t know him,” he said. A little later someone else saw him and said, “You also are one of them.”

“Man, I am not!” Peter replied. About an hour later another asserted, “Certainly this fellow was with him, for he is a Galilean.” Peter replied, “Man, I don’t know what you’re talking about!” Just as he was speaking, the rooster crowed. The Lord turned and looked straight at Peter. Then Peter remembered the word the Lord had spoken to him: “Before the rooster crows today, you will disown me three times.” And he went outside and wept bitterly.”

April 13, Maundy Thursday, Worship Service 7:00 p.m.

April 14, Good Friday, Worship Service 7:00 p.m.

April 16, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.

Sojourners will meet Tuesday, April 4 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Gorlyn at 903-868-0437 for more information.

Ladies Bible Study, Wednesday April 12, 11:00 a.m. We will study “The Wondrous Cross” from the Winter 2016 Lutheran Women’s Quarterly. We will share a luncheon following are study. Call Kay Clark 817-307-8405 for more information.

LWML We are compiling Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief. We will collect items for these kits until April 2 Only the items listed can be used: Thanks for your help.

April

2 - metal nail clippers

Items still needed: dark bath towels 40 to 52 inches in length, single bar of soap, single toothbrush in original packaging and comb with large teeth (no picks or fine toothed comb).

The LWML Spring Event Saturday April 22, 9:30 to Noon at Our Savior Lutheran Church, McKinney, TX. There is a sign-up sheet for attendees on the narthex bulletin board. A cash donation will be taken for the Ingathering to purchase bibles for seminarians at Lutheran Theology College Uganda Susan Knowles has appointed Mollie Schultz and Elaine Botka as the nominating committee for LWML. Positions that are open are President and Treasurer, if you would like to volunteer for one of the positions please talk to Mollie or Elaine. Please prayerfully consider serving on the board of Grace LWML.