December 31, 2017 Grace Lutheran Church 2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 glcdenison.org
Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil Secretary.......................................Debi Wendorf Organists .................Ajha Farrow & Cheryl Mattil Interim Children’s Minister ............Jeana Parsons
This Week at Grace Today December 31 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Blended Worship Wednesday January 3 1:00 p Quilters Thursday January 4 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braum’s Saturday January 6 9:00 a Take down Christmas decorations Next Sunday January 7 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/ Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 12:00 p DCE intern Luncheon/Shower
Serving in December 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship
Elder: Scott Ducote Elders: Lindel Davis Josh Velten Ushers: Glenn Dube Paul Velten Altar Care: Open
Serving in January 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship
Elder: Larry Miller Elders: Lindel Davis Brian Hantsche Ushers: Josh Velten Paul Velten Altar Care: Open
Worship Welcome/ Greeting Opening Hymn The First Noel Prayer of the Day Isaiah 52:7–10 LSB387 Joy to the world Galatians 4:4–7 Christmas Gospel Celebration John 1:1-18 Children’s Sermon Oh, come, all ye faithful, Nicene Creed Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Confession and Absolution Preface and Praise Thanksgiving Sanctus Consecration Distribution Hymns LSB364 Away in a Manger LSB386 Now Sing We, Now Rejoice Thanksgiving Post Communion Prayer Sermon Benediction
If you have signed up for Altar Flowers you can place your payment of $30.00 in the offering plate. Just put it in an offering envelope and mark it flowers. Help will be needed on January 6 to take down the Christmas decorations around the church. We will start at 9:00 a.m.
If you are interested in being an usher please contact Lindel Davis. There are many openings available for 2018.
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We will be putting up the annual Pro– Life Cross display on Saturday January 13th, starting at 9:00 a.m. After the display is finished we will have a general church clean up day. Lunch will be provided for those who wish to stay and help with the clean up.
Sojourners Bible Study will meet January 9th at 10:00 am in the church Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome to join this lively group. Contact Gorlyn Bronstad if you need more information.
Be sure to pick up a new Grace Lutheran Church pen with an LED flashlight. These are a gift to everyone from Pastor and Cheryl to remind you of the light that has come into the world.
January 7th Sarah Pullium will be consecrated as our DCE intern, during both worship services. We want to welcome her with a Pot luck lunch and a Pantry shower following the second service. Please mark your calendars for this very special event. The new church officers will also be installed this day during both services.
There will be a special voters meeting Sunday January 14th after the second service. Please mark your calendars to attend this important meeting. Ladies of Grace Bible Study will meet Wednesday January 10 in the church Fellowship Hall. They will continue their study of Mary. Midweek and Confirmation will resume Wednesday January 10th. Meal is at 6 pm with classes starting at 6:30 p.m. Sign up sheets for counters, altar flowers and altar care for 2018 are posted on the bulletin board by the mailboxes. If you sign up for flowers please note the special occasion so it can be noted in the bulletin. Online giving made easy! Look for the link at glcdenison.org. 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. Contact the church office for more information.