July 22, 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 22 9:15 a Worship LSB3 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Study 11:30 a VBS Set Up Monday July 23 9:00 a VBS Tuesday July 24 9:00 a VBS Wednesday July 25 9:00 a VBS Thursday July 26 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums 9:00 a VBS Friday July 27 9:00 a VBS 11:30 a VBS Closing and lunch Saturday July 28 9:00 a VBS Break Down Next Sunday July 29 9:15 a Blended Worship 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Study
Serving in July Elders:
James Patterson Art Farrow Ushers: Open Open Altar Care: Betty Williams Suzi Parker
Worship LSB3 p. 184 Opening Hymn: LSB895 Now Thank We All Our God
Confession and Absolution Entrance Hymn Lord have mercy, Glory in the highest Salutation Prayer of the Day Jeremiah 23:1-6 Gradual Ephesians 2:11-22 Verse Mark 6:30-44 Nicene Creed Children’s Message Sermon Hymn: LSB524 How sweet the name of Jesus sounds
Sermon Offertory Offering Offering Hymn LSB805 Prayer of the Church Preface Holy, Holy, Holy Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Lamb of God Distribution Song of Simeon Thanksgiving Salutation/Benedicamus/Benediction Closing Hymn: LSB923 Almighty Father, Bless the Word
It's Here!!! It’s Here!!! It’s Here!!! VBS starts tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. Bring your friends 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) On Friday at 11:30 parent are invited to the VBS closing and encouraged to stay and enjoy lunch with us. We are getting there, but still need your help! Grace has a member who has offered to match any contributions to help with our in-house expenses for Family Promise—up to $3000. We have received contributions of $1200 towards this match. We will continue accepting contributions through July 29. (Please note: these funds will only be used here at Grace for Family Promise related expenses.) If you would like to contribute, please mark your contribution “Family Promise Matching Funds”
The grounds around Grace have been looking nice this summer. Thank you to all those that have helped. 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.
Church Movie Event at Cinemark Theaters. Tuesday August 14, at 7 pm, Grace will be hosting a movie preview event at Cinemark Theaters. The movie is Tortured for Christ. If you are interested in purchasing tickets or want more information on the movie please go to : https://onbuzz.tugg.com/events/tortured-forchrist-movie-4poo. You can also contact the church if you need more information. Flowers on the Altar this morning are from the Bronstad’s in Honor of Jane’s birthday on the 19th.
Birthdays and Anniversaries this week! Baptism Grayson Taylor 7/28 Birthdays Ryan McGhee Jr 7/22 Bob Cooper 7/23 Adam Hoffman 7/25 Michelle White 7/26 April Gilbert 7/28 Isaac Schlipp 7/28 Luke Schlipp 7/28 Michael Schlipp 7/28 Anniversaries Josh & Amy Velten 7/28/01 17 yrs
Young Adult Volunteers application is now open! The application process to serve as a Young Adult Volunteers (YAV) opened, Wednesday July 11 at www.lcmsgathering.com/yav. YAVs serve as role models for the teen participants while working in specific areas of the Gathering. Areas of service include Interactive Center, Stadium Events, Sessions, Traffic/Safety Support and Servant Events. Eligibility: •Be 19-25 years old at the time of the Gathering and at least one year out of high school. •Have a willingness to serve as well as a commitment to perform specific volunteer tasks. •Be able to arrive in Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 by 4:00 pm. •Be able to attend mandatory training July 9 starting at 7:00 pm and all day on Thursday, July 10, 2019. •Be available throughout the entire Gathering, July 11-15, 2019. Be willing to complete a Criminal Background Check.
Grace will be hosting families from Family Promise Sunday July 29 thru Saturday August 4. Please contact Robin Gilbert or Elaine Botka if you are able to help. A training session is scheduled for Saturday July 28 from 4-6, here at Grace.