June 18, 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 Organist ......................................... Cheryl Mattil Interim Children’s Minister............Jeana Parsons
This Week at Grace Today June 18 9:15 a Worship Service 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Class Wednesday June 21 1:00 p Quilters Saturday June 24 9:00 a VBS work day Next Sunday June 25 9:15 a Worship Service 10:30 a Sunday School/ Bible Class
Serving in June Elders: Ushers: Alter Care:
Lindel Davis Bryan Hantsche Philip Haning Jake Jones Betty Williams Suzi Parker
We’re glad you’re here!
Please fill out a Family Registration Card with your Prayer Requests. Pass cards to the center aisle so the ushers can collect them. Children are welcome in the worship service. They are invited to the front for a children’s message in the service. A nursery is provided for children 3 and under during Sunday School and Worship. The ushers will assist you in finding the nursery.
Worship
Welome to Worship We Greet Each Other Call to Worship Opening Song: LSB571 God Loved the World So That He Gave Praise the LORD! ….Psalm 98 (NLT): Song How Deep the Father’s Love for Us 1 John 4:7–21 John 15:9-17 Children’s Message Sermon God Loved Us First Offerings A prayer of confession An absolution Hymn Amazing Grace/My Chains are Gone Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Distribution Distribution Hymn LSB392 God Loves Me Dearly The Blessing Closing Song I Could Sing of Your Love Forever
Please take the time to read the Thank you from Gary Theis and Mission Central, posted on the board by the mailboxes. His gratitude for us “not normal people” is very heart warming. The church directory is in the process of being updated. With pictures. Please contact the church office if changes need to be made to your information, or a current picture taken. Want to stay informed? Sign up for Remind! You will receive messages about things going on here at Grace. Sign up through our website (glcdenison.org) or this link: https://www.remind.com/join You can join as many “classes” as you wish by using the codes below: @glcden @glcconfirm @glcpray @glcdyouth @glcpt @glcLWML
General News Confirmation Class Prayer Chain Youth Group Praise Team LWML
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Men’s Retreat Retreat Details When: Friday, September 22, at 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, September 24, at 10:30 a.m. Where: Brookhaven Christian Retreat center near Tyler, TX (www.brookhavenretreat.org) Fee: $148* (includes sleeping accommodations, all meals on Saturday, breakfast on Sunday, an event t-shirt, and Dr. Keith’s book). *Scholarships are available. For more information go to: https://watersedgefrisco.com/event/mensretreat-2017/
Flowers on the altar today are in celebration of Chrissie Gilbert’s birthday on June 22.
Vacation Bible School In Jesus the Victory is Won! JULY 10-14 9:00 AM—Noon At Mighty Fortress, kids learn that God is their refuge and strength. To register or to sign up to volunteer please go online to glcdenison.org
The summer 2017 issue if Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly is now available in the Narthex.
Mowers are needed here at Grace. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall! We have the equipment we just need the manpower. If you would be willing to take a turn providing this service, it would be greatly appreciated.
Online giving made easy! Look for this link on our website, 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.
Pastor’s Adult Instruction Class goes over the basic teachings of Christianity. One will be starting in July. If you would like to be a part of this class, please let Pastor know.