December 4

In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son. 1 John 4:10

December 4, 2016

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

Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor....................................... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ........................................ Elaine Botka Organist ......................................... Cheryl Mattil Interim Children’s Ministries……....Jeana Parsons

This Week at Grace Today December 4 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir Wednesday December 7 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Supper 7:00 p Advent Worship Service 8:00 p Praise Team Thursday December 8 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast at Braum’s Next Sunday 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

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

Worship Service Welcome Opening Song From Heaven Above Opening Litany The Advent Wreath Confession Absolution Prayer of the Day Isaiah 54:7-10 1 John 4:7-11 John 3:13-17 Children’s Message (Late Service) HymnLSB352 Let the Earth Now Praise the Lord Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Benediction Closing Hymn LSB349 Hark the Glad Sound

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

Our theme through Advent and Christmas this year will be "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 4: The Gift of Love December 11: The Gift of Peace December 18: The Gift of Life December 25: The Gift of Glory Wednesday Worship December 7: Love 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. The first week will be Chili. Please bring breads and desserts to share.

A special thank you to Gary Stone for leading the Worship Service today.

Also, thank you to Jane Bronstad for playing the organ.

Remember in Prayer  Those with medical concerns  Those who are shut in  Changes in our government As a gift for 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.

Annual Voter’s Meeting December 11th

The proposed budget for the Annual Meeting is available at the Welcome Center.

Altar Flowers today are given by Lindel and Nancy Davis celebrating MaKenzi’s birthday.

Christmas Caroling December 18 2:00 p.m.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE December 10th and 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

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.

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.