June 4 2017

The first Pentecost was a dramatic occasion! In a moment, the confusion of languages from centuries ago at Babel was reversed. In a moment, the disciples were changed from a timid band of followers to the boldest brotherhood of leaders the world has ever known. In a moment, the message and the Spirit changed three thousand skeptics into devoted believers and the Christian Church was born! Just as dramatic a rebirth of joy is offered to you today by the Holy Spirit. May He be among us in our worship!

June 4, 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 4 9:15 a Worship Service 10:30 a Sunday School/Bible Class Tuesday June 6 10: 00 a Sojourners Wednesday June 7 1:00 p Quilters Saturday June 10 9:00 a VBS Workday Next Sunday June 11 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

The church directory is in the process of being updated.

Please contact the church office if changes need to be made to your information.

Worship Pastor’s Welcome to Worship Baptism Hymn See This Wonder in the Making Baptism of Ella Marie Bishop Call to Worship LSB913 and Acts 2:1-21 The Prayer of the Day John 3:16–21 A Creedal Confession ... Martin Luther Children's Message Sermon Holy Spirit Offering Prayers Pentecost Catechism Preface Thanksgiving The Holy The Consecration The Lord’s Prayer Lamb of God Distribution Handbells A Medley of Faith LSB650 Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Thanksgiving Post-Communion Prayer Benediction “God, Who Made the Earth and Heaven”

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

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. If this is something that would interest you , please contact Pastor or the church office. A class will be forming soon.

Sojourners will meet Tuesday June 6th at 10:00 a.m. Contact Gorlyn for additional information.

Please note that the mailboxes have been updated to include the offering envelope number. If your name is missing please contact the church office.

Texas District Church Extension Fund offers IRA retirement plans: •Traditional IRA’s •Roth IRA’s •Coverdell Education IRA •Simple IRA’s •Simplified Employ Pension Plan Our LCEF Representative is Susan Knowles you may contact her or call Texas District CEF at 888-9511233 or visit their website at texascef.org.

Grace provides a quarterly devotion book, Portals of Prayer, for anyone who would like to use them. The July thru September issue is now available in the Narthex. Please take them to use and to share. Spend time in God’s Word every day.

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.

Want to stay informed? Sign up for Remind! You will receive messages about things going on here at Grace, you can 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

You can also join through the Remind app, or by texting any of the codes to 81010.

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.