April 30 2017

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

April 30, 2017 Third Sunday of Easter

We welcome and thank Rev. Oscar Benavides, Executive Director of LINC North Texas. He will bring us a message from God’s Word in our

Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ................................................................ Michael J. Mattil Secretary ............................................................... Debi Wendorf Organist ...................................................................Cheryl Mattil Interim Children’s Minister .................................... Jeana Parsons

Mission

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

Acts 2:14a, 36–41 14

Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. 36 “Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” 37 When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, “Brothers, what shall we do?” 38 Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.” 40 With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.” 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.

1 Peter 1:17–25 17

Since you call on a Father who judges each man’s work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear. 18 For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your forefathers, 19 but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 20 He was chosen before the creation of the world, but was revealed in these last times for your sake. 21 Through him you believe in God, who raised him from the dead and glorified him, and so your faith and hope are in God. 22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. 24 For, “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall, 25but the word of the Lord stands forever.”And this is the word that was preached to you.

Luke 24:13–35 13

Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast.

18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you only a visitor to Jerusalem and do not know the things that have happened there in these days?” 19 “What things?” he asked. “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we

had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn’t find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but him they did not see.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Christ have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. 28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus acted as if he were going farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them. 30 When he was at the table with them, he took bread, gave thanks, broke it and began to give it to them. 31 Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight. 32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” 33 They got up and returned at once to Jerusalem. There they found the Eleven and those with them, assembled together 34 and saying, “It is true! The Lord has risen and has appeared to Simon.” 35 Then the two told what had happened on the way, and how Jesus was recognized by them when he broke the bread.

Confirmation Sunday is May 7 We have four young people being confirmed in the Christian faith during our Late Service that day: Emma Blood Paige Miller Haiden Taylor Paul Velten

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 14th.

Mowers are needed here at Grace. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall!

We have the equipment we just need the manpower. If you would be willing to take a turn providing this service, it would be greatly appreciated.

This Week at Grace

Today April 30 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 6:30 p Praise Team Practice Tuesday May 2 10:00 a Sojourners Wednesday May 3 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek/Confirmation Thursday May 4 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast At Braum’s Saturday May 6 9:00 a VBS Work Day Next Sunday May 7 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a Confirmation Service 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Practice

Our 75th anniversary committee decided to open an online store to offer a WIDE VARIETY of clothing items with our church logo.

A link to the webstore is on glcdenison.org or you can go to it directly at: https://glcdenison.qbstores.com/.

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

Our first workday is this Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. Any and all help is welcome!

For more information, contact Jeana Parsons.

The Sojourners Bible Study group led by Gorlyn Bronstad will meet at Grace this Tuesday at 10 a.m. You are welcome to join this study.

Join us to hear about the mission work going on in our circuit and how we can support missions elsewhere. Our keynote speaker will be Mr. Gary Thies of Mission Central, Mapleton IA. He has a passion for missions and helps raise funds for LCMS missionaries all over the world. Learn more about Mission Central at: http://www.missioncentral.us/missioncentral/welcome Please register to help us get a count: http://bit.ly/2ouycV0 A FREE WILL OFFERING WILL SUPPORT MISSION CENTRAL Event Host: Grace - Denison Location Host: Our Savior – McKinney Mr. Thies will also be our speaker at our worship service here at Grace on May 28. Please note that because this is Memorial Day weekend, we will have our church picnic and outdoor worship on this day. There will be NO EARLY SERVICE. Mr. Thies will address the Adult Class at 9:15 a.m. and will speak during the worship service at

Summer Worship Schedule June through August 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Online giving made easy! Look for this link on our church website.

There is also a Give+ Mobile App available from Google Play and the App Store.

You can give using your checking account, debit card, or a credit card.

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Worship Service 8:00 10:30 LSB3 P. 184 Opening Hymn LSB482 This Joyful Eastertide Invocation Confession and Absolution Entrance Hymn Lord have mercy Glory in the highest Prayer of the Day Acts 2:14a, 36–41 Gradual 1 Peter 1:17–25 Verse Luke 24:13–35 Nicene Creed Sermon Hymn LSB478 The Day of Resurrection Sermon 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 Benediction Closing Hymn LSB643 Sent Forth by God's Blessing

Welcome Invocation Opening Song Speak, O Lord, Confession & Absolution Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymn LSB524 How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds Prayer of the Day Acts 2:14a, 36–41 1 Peter 1:17–25 Praise Team All Creatures of Our God and King Luke 24:13–35 Nicene Creed Children’s Message Offerings Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Hymn of the Day How Deep the Father's Love for Us Sermon Benediction Closing Hymn LSB643 Sent Forth by God's Blessing

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

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