December 28 2014

First Sunday after Christmas December 28, 2014 Grace Lutheran Church Denison TX Worship10:30 a.m.

Welcome to Grace  Please fill out a Family Registration Card. Prayer requests can be written on the card. Pass cards to the center aisle so the ushers can collect them.  Children are welcome in the worship service.

They are invited to the front for a children’s message in the Blended service.  A nursery is provided for children 3 and under

903-465-1016 Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil DCE Intern ................................ Kayla Meinscher Organist ......................................... Cheryl Mattil

This Week at Grace Today 12/28 9:15 a Christmas Brunch 10:30 a Blended Worship

Next Sunday 1/4 8:00 a 9:15 a 10:30 a 3:00 p

Traditional Worship Sunday School/Bible Class Blended Worship Take down Christmas decorations

December Altar Care 8:00 Elder 10:30 Elders: Ushers:

Don & Gladys Longpre Larry Miller Glenn Dube James Patterson Josh Velten

The Gift of Generosity This holiday season, we thank everyone who has supported Grace this past year with their time, talent and financial contributions and look forward to support from all of our members in the year ahead. If you need a convenient way to make regular offerings or if you plan to make an additional gift before the end of the year, we encourage you to look into our electronic giving options. As the pace of life speeds up, especially around the holidays, you may find electronic giving a most welcome way to make contributions. Contact the church office for more information.

10:30 a.m.

Welcome Opening Hymn: LSB905

Come, Thou Almighty King Invocation Confession & Absolution Introit Gloria in Excelsis Prayer of the Day Scripture Lessons:

Isaiah 61:10–62:3 Galatians 4:4–7 Luke 2:22–40 Nicene Creed Children’s Handchimes Children’s Message Sermon Hymn: LSB364

Away in a Manger Sermon Offering Prayers of the Church The Preface Holy Prayer of Thanksgiving Words of Institution The Sharing of the Peace Lamb of God The Distribution Song of Simeon Post-Communion Prayer Parting Blessings Closing Hymn: LSB387

Joy To The World, The Lord Is Come!

Have you come to the Table? Over 50 have so far.

We are using it to interact and share information.

Update your profiles to include your photos and contact information. It is a great place to share prayer concerns, photos, and news about what is happening here at Grace. Want to know more about our new Church Social Network? An information sheet is available at the Welcome Center. We’ve got a space for you at the Table!

UPDATE: The mobile app for ANDROID has been updated and is very useful — a great improvement.

Our next Parent’s Night Out will be held Saturday, January 10th from 5:30pm to 8pm. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall by Sunday, January 4. Contact Kayla for more information.

As a gift for the members of Grace, Pastor & Cheryl have window clings for your cars that have the name of our congregation and the phrase “Grace Makes a Difference.” If you have not yet received one, they

Church Council & Officers 2015 1 Year Terms President Vice President Treasurer Recording Secretary Financial Secretary Trustee

Mont Taylor Greg Pappas Gorlyn Bronstad Jenny Stuart Chrissie Gilbert Dan Williams

Elders Larry Miller Glenn Dube David Bentley Lindel Davis Blake Bray Josh Velten

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Council at Large Roger Meyer Patrick Fox Cari Miller Suzi Parker April Gilbert Phil Haning

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Installation of Council Members will take place during worship on January 4.

Next Sunday, January 4, we will take down our Christmas decorations. If you can help, join us at 3:00 p.m.

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

Grace is now offering gluten free Communion wafers for those who need them. If you wish to have a gluten free wafer, please let the person distributing know when you come to the Altar.

Pro-Life Crosses We will put up our cross display on Saturday, January 17th. All help will be appreciated. Invite your friends family and neighbors. We will start at 9:00 am. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to share for brunch after the crosses are up.

The Thursday morning Men’s Bible Study Breakfast at Braum’s will not meet again until January 8. We’ll begin a study of the parables of Jesus at that time.

Printed copies of the January Calendars, Birthdays and Anniversaries are available at the Welcome Center.

Thanks to Paul Schroeder leading Worship and today.

Pastor and Cheryl thank the congregation for the kind gift presented to them last week. Your generosity is truly appreciated. We are also grateful for all the baked goods and other gifts that so many of you gave us over the last month.