December 2, 2018
2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 glcdenison.org
Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ...................................... Debi Wendorf Organist..........................................Cheryl Mattil Children’s Ministry............................April Gilbert
This Week at Grace Today December 2 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School Hour 10:30 a Blended worship 12:00 p Hand Bells Practice Wednesday December 5 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Advent Meal 7:00 p Advent Service 7:45 p Praise Team Practice Thursday December 6 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums Friday December 7 5:30 p Handbells Perform Denison Library Saturday December 7 6:00 p Denison Caroling on Ice Next Sunday December 9 8:00 a Traditional worship 9:15 a Sunday School Hour 10:30 a Blended worship 12:00 p Annual Congregational Meeting 12:00 p Hand Bells Practice
Serving in December 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m.
Elder Elders
Art Farrow Lindel Davis James Patterson Ushers Josh Velten Jeremiah Velten Altar Care Gilberts Lund
Worship Welcome Opening Hymn: LSB331 v. 1-4 The Advent of Our King
Invocation Opening Hymn: LSB331 v. 5-6 The Advent of Our King
Confession and Absolution Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymns (Late Service) O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
Jeremiah 23:1-6 Romans 1:1-6 Praise Team (Late Service) O Come O Come
Matthew 1:1-17 Nicene Creed Children’s Message (Late Service) Offerings Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Sermon Hymn: LSB350 Come, Thou Precious Ransom, Come
Sermon: Son of David Benediction Closing Hymn: CW21 Hosanna to the Coming Lord
If you would like a copy of next year’s budget before the Church Voter’s meeting on December 9th, there are copies on the desk in the Narthex. The annual Congregational Voter’s meeting will be held next Sunday, December 9th after the second service. Please plan to attend. The Advent meals this year will be provided by the Pioneer Campers. If you are planning on attending camp next summer you are encouraged to help with the meals to lower your cost for the camp. Please get with Josh or Amy Velten to see what you can do. Advent Services will follow the meals at 7:00 pm on December 5, 12 and 19.
Wednesday is the last Midweek/ Confirmation until January. Join us for the Advent services on Wednesdays in December.
The new Portals of Prayer and Lutheran Women’s Quarterly are available for you in the Narthex. Please take one for a friend.
Sojourners Celebrate Advent Please join them Tuesday, December 18 at 10:00 a.m. At the home of Jane & Gorlyn Bronstad. Bring a holiday treat to share. Everyone is welcome. Contact Jane or Gorlyn for more details. Praise team will practice on Wednesdays after the Advent service during the month of December.
Flowers on the Altar this week are from the Lindel and Nancy Davis in honor of Makenzie Neal’s birthday on December 4th.
Baptisms and Birthdays this week! Baptism Steve Hoffman 12/07 Birthdays Ryan Fine 12/03 Jane Klauser 12/03 MaKenzi (Davis)Neal 12/04 Elliott Fine 12/05 Emily Lund 12/05 Jessica Monroy 12/05 Paul Simminger 12/05 Nick Patterson 12/07 Doug Hannickel 12/08 Anniversaries Brad & Lee Waters 12/07/1996 22 yrs
A Celebration for Carol Wallace A birthday party to celebrate the 85th birthday of Carol Wallace will be held December 9th starting at 12:00p.m. It is a come and go party. Held at the Jack Stockton building, on Donnel Drive, in Calera OK. Come, have fun, share memories, and enjoy the food. If you have any questions please contact Cindi Braudrick at 903-271-3077.
Friday December 7 Handbells will be performing at the Denison Library at 5:30 p.m. Saturday December 8 the Praise Team (and anyone else that would like to) will be Caroling at the annual Denison on Ice. Please Contact April for the details. Saturday December 15 first of two Saturday Children's program practices. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Saturday December 22 second Children’s program practice. Starts at 10:00 a.m. Lunch provide today. The Youth Group will be offering gift wrapping services during this practice time to raise funds for NYG. And LWML will be decorating cookies for a Cookie Exchange. Sunday December 23 Children's Program. 10:30 am (late service) Monday December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 7:00 p.m. Sunday December 30 No early service. Brunch at 9:15, followed by service at 10:30. The Youth will be visiting Six Flags after the service