December 11 2016

My peace I give to you.

John 14:27

December 11, 2016

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 December 11 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir Tuesday December 13 10:00 p Sojourners Advent Brunch Wednesday December 14 11:00 a Ladies Bible Study 6:00 p Supper 7:00 p Advent Worship Service 8:00 p Praise Team Thursday December 15 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast at Braum’s Next Sunday December 18 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 2:00 p Christmas Caroling 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

David Bentley Blake Bray Josh Velten Glenn Dube Paul Velten Gladys Longpre Pioneer Camp Group Pioneer Camp Group

Christmas Day Worship Schedule: No Early Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Christmas Brunch (No SS or Bible Class) 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship January 1 Worship Schedule: No Early Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship

LADIES OF GRACE will meet on Wednesday, December 14th at 11 AM. This will be a Christmas preparation time; therefore, we have chosen the esteemed virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus, as our subject. Luke chapter one and Isaiah chapter 7 are wonderful for research, and you will enjoy reading them. Our Christmas luncheon and share time will follow. Pray that our study will help us go into the season committed to celebrating the birth of Christ our Savior.

Sojourners Advent Brunch at the Klauser’s home 5508 Bello Vista Dr., Sherman December 13, at 10:00 a.m. Bring snacks to share. Car pool from the church leaving at 9:45 a.m. Any Questions, contact Gorlyn 903-868-0437.

Sign up sheets for Counters and Altar flowers during 2016 are now available on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

If you are giving flowers for a special occasion, please note that so we can include that information in the Sunday bulletins.

LWML It's sign-up time for 2017! Grace is hosting the famous Swedish Meatball Dinner on January 21, 2017. Help is needed! If you would like to serve on the Altar Guild there are plenty of opportunities for next year. Both sign-up sheets are located on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex!

Grace provides a quarterly devotion book, Portals of Prayer, for anyone who would like to use them. The January thru March issue is now available in the Narthex. There are a limited number of large print editions. Please take them to use and to share. Spend time in God’s Word every day.

Altar Flowers today are given by Marilyn Maxon to the Glory of God..

Worship Service 8:00 10:30 Welcome Opening Song From Heaven Above Opening Litany The Advent Wreath Confession Absolution Prayer of the Day Hymn LSB349 Hark the Glad Sound Isaiah 52:7-10 Colossians 1:15-20 John 14:25-27 Hymn O Come O Come Emmanuel Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Benediction Closing Hymn LSB344 On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's

Welcome Opening Song Come Thou Fount, Come Thou King Opening Litany The Advent Wreath Confession Absolution Prayer of the Day Hymn LSB349 Hark the Glad Sound Isaiah 52:7-10 Colossians 1:15-20 Praise Team Holy Holy Holy John 14:25-27 Children’s Message Hymn: O Come O Come Emmanuel Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymn LSB358 From Heaven Above Benediction

Isaiah 52:7-10 How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.”

The voice of your watchmen—they lift up their voice; together they sing for joy; for eye to eye they see the return of the Lord to Zion.

Break forth together into singing, you waste places of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people; he has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has bared his holy arm before the eyes of all the nations, and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. Colossians 1:15-20 He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and

invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything he might be preeminent. For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.

John 14:25-27 These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

Advent begins November 27. Our theme through Advent and Christmas this year is "From Heaven Above" based on Luther's hymn describing the gift God has given us in Christ. The weekly themes will be explored in our Sunday and Wednesday Services.

Sunday Worship December 11: The Gift of Peace December 18: The Gift of Life December 25: The Gift of Glory Wednesday Worship December 14: Peace Christmas Eve: The Gift of Joy Evening Services are all held at 7:00 p.m. Before each Wednesday service, there will be Supper at 6:00 p.m. Please bring breads and desserts to share.

Christmas Caroling, December 18, 2:00 pm Bring a snack to share afterwards.

Annual Voter’s Meeting Today

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE December 17th, 10:00 a.m. - Noon Parent’s Day Out December 17th 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Youth will be provide child care and gift wrapping during this time.

As a gift to the members of Grace, Pastor & Cheryl have tree ornaments to hang on your tree as a reminder of “Every good and perfect gift is from above.” If you have not yet received one, they are available at the welcome center in the Narthex.

Swedish Meatball Dinner January 21, 2017 5:00 - 7:00 PM Tickets are now available from LWML Adults $10.00, Children 6 – 12 $5.00 Children 5 & Under Free All proceeds benefiting

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