January 8 2017

January 8, 2017 First Sunday after Epiphany

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 January 8 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir Monday January 9 10:00 a Sojourner's Wednesday January 11 11:00 a Ladies Bible Study 1:00 p Quilters 6:30 p Midweek Thursday January 12 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Saturday January 14 9:00 a Pro Life Cross Display 3:00 p Don Longpre Memorial Service Next Sunday January 15 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Practice

Serving This Week 10:30 a.m. Elders

Lindel Davis Josh Velten

Ushers Altar Care

Dixie Oakes Cleo Cline

Worship Service 8:00 10:30 LSB4 P.203 Opening Hymn Invocation Confession & Absolution Hymn of Praise Gloria in Excelsis Salutation & Collect Isaiah 42:1–9 Romans 6:1–11 Alleluia Verse Matthew 3:13–17 Nicene Creed Hymn of the Day LSB547 The Lamb Sermon Offerings Offering Hymn LSB805 Praise God Installation of Council Prayers of the Church The Preface Holy Prayer of Thanksgiving Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Lamb of God The Distribution Song of Simeon Post-Communion Prayer Parting Blessings Closing Hymn LSB922 Go, My Children

Opening Song He is Exalted Invocation Confession & Absolution Song Holiness Litany Hymn: Ancient Words Isaiah 42:1–9 Romans 6:1–11 Matthew 3:13–17 Nicene Creed Children’s Message Hymn Baptized!

Sermon Offering Installation of Council Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Consecration Peace of the Lord Distribution Distribution Hymn Shout to the Lord Benediction Closing Hymn LSB922 Go, My Children

Ushers and Counters needed.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

Sojourners will meet Monday, January 9 at 10:00 a.m. Contact Gorlyn at 903-868-0437 for more information.

Midweek and Confirmation Wednesday Dinner at 6:00 pm Classes at 6:30 pm

Hand Bells this evening at 5:30 pm Praise Team resumes next Sunday, January 15 at 6:30 pm

Pro-Life Crosses We will put up our cross display on Saturday, January 14th. All help will be appreciated. Invite your friends family and neighbors. We will start at 9:00 am.

(If you would like to help with the ADVANCE CREW on Friday, speak with Pastor.)

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

ino@familypromisegrayson.org We still need help, please see the sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the Narthex. Or contact Susan Knowles, Robin Gilbert or Elaine Botka.

LADIES OF GRACE BIBLE STUDY ALL are welcome to join us Wednesday, January 11, in the Fellowship Hall for prayer, study, sharing, and a luncheon following. Contact Kay at 817-307-8405 for any questions .

Thought about ELECTRONIC GIVING? You can set up direct deposits of your offerings to the church account at NO COST TO YOU. It is a very convenient and secure way to support the ministry of our congregation. If you want more information or would like to set this up, contact the church office.

Remember in Prayer  Those with medical concerns  Those who are shut in  Changes in our government Did you know that it costs Grace about $13 per family for you to receive your annual subscription to The Lutheran Witness? Contributions to help offset this expense would be appreciated.

Ladies there will be a short meeting today after the late service , to discuss the Swedish Meatball Dinner

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