July 1 2018

July 1, 2018

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 Organist..........................................Cheryl Mattil Children’s Ministry Intern..............Sarah Pulliam

This Week at Grace Today July 1 9:15 a Blended Worship 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Study Tuesday July 3 10:00 a Sojourners Bible Study Wednesday July 4 Independence Day Thursday July 5 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums Next Sunday July 8 9:15 a Worship LSB1 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Study

Serving in July Elders:

James Patterson Art Farrow Ushers: Open Open Altar Care: Betty Williams Suzi Parker

Al and Gene Dube have moved and would like you to know their new address.

1011 E Pecan Grove Rd Apt # 104 Sherman, TX 75090 New phone # 903-375-0544 And a big Thank You to all those that help them move into their new home.

Worship Welcome/Greeting Opening Hymn: LSB966 Before You Lord We Bow

Prayer of the Day Psalm 148 2 Chronicles 7:11–22 John 11:45–53 Children’s Message Sermon Hymn: LSB965 God Bless our Native Land

Sermon The Offering Prayers National Hymn Confession and Absolution Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Hymn It Is God Who Holds The Nations

Prayer The Benediction America the Beautiful

Habitat for Humanity The Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting (actually, 2’ X 4’ sawing) of the long-awaited ReStore is Thursday, July 5 @10:00am at 3822 N Frisco Road, Sherman. If at all possible, please come join the cheering throng of hundreds (we hope) of supporters and fans of Habitat for Humanity and the new store.

Bring your Friends!!!!

VBS runs July 23-27. Invite your friends to come with you and enjoy all the fun. Go to our website for more information and to register. You can sign up to volunteer also!

Come and be Rescued by Jesus. (glcdenison.org)

VBS Training There will be a VBS training Day on July 8 after the Sunday School hour. If you are planning on helping please attended this training session. A lunch will be provided.

The Ladies of Grace Bible Study will meet on Wednesday July 11 at 11:00 am. A luncheon will follow.

Grace has hosted for Family Promise, and there are additional items and expenses that have to be taken care of. We have a member who has offered to match any contributions to help with our in-house expenses for Family Promise—up to $3000. We will receive contributions toward this match till July 29.

(Please note: these funds will only be used here at Grace for Family Promise related expenses. They will not be forwarded to Family Promise of Grayson County.) If you would like to contribute, please mark your contribution “Family Promise Matching Funds”

Sojourners will meet on Tuesday July 3rd at 10:00 am in the church Fellowship Hall. Please Contact Gorlyn Bronstad for additional information.

The Ladies of LWML will have a meeting on Sunday July 15, After the Sunday school hour.

Hope on Houston Open House The Family Promise Day Center will be having an open house on Tuesday, July 17th. A ribbon cutting will be at 3:30 pm and at 4:00 pm there will be a blessing of the Day Center.

The center will be open from 4 pm to 6 pm for you to tour.

Birthdays and Anniversaries this week!

Baptism Jeana Parsons 7/5 Sadie Hunter 7/7 Dan Williams 7/7 Birthdays Victoria Lund 7/3 David Snodgrass 7/3 Anniversaries Keith & Jill Lund 7/4 43 yrs

A big Thank you to those that have helped with mowing. There are still some weeks available if you would like to help keep Grace looking nice on the outside. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board by the mailboxes.

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.

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