March 13 2016 bulletin

March 13, 2016 Fifth Sunday in Lent

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 Minister…………..Jeana Parsons

This Week at Grace Today March 13 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Worship Service Monday March 14 6:30 p Women’s Bible Study Tuesday March 15 7:00 p Family Promise Wednesday March 16 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Dinner 7:00 p Lenten Service 8:00 p Praise Team Practice Thursday March 17 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braum’s Next Sunday March 20 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:00 p Hand Bell Choir

Serving in March 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship

Altar Care:

Elder: Larry Miller Elders: Lindel Davis Josh Velten Ushers: Ron Botka Paul Schroeder Sandra Noth Gilberts

Altar Flowers are given by Waylon and Susan Knowles celebrating their daughters Jennifer and Katie birthdays.

Worship Service LSB4 p. 203 Welcome Opening Hymn LSB611 Chief of Sinners Though I Be Invocation Confession Absolution Introit Salutation Collect Isaiah 43:16–21 Philippians 3:4b–14 Luke 20:9–20 Apostle’s Creed Sermon Hymn Speak O Lord Sermon CTRL-ALT-DEL: JOY Offerings Offering Hymn LSB805 Prayers of the Church 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 LSB422 On My Heart Imprint

Welcome Opening Song Glorious Day Invocation Confession Absolution Salutation Prayer of the Day Isaiah 43:16–21 Philippians 3:4b–14 Luke 20:9–20 Apostle’s Creed Children’s Message Sermon Hymn Speak O Lord Sermon CTRL-ALT-DEL: JOY Offertory Offering Offering Hymn LSB805 Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Distribution Distribution Songs My Jesus, I Love Thee LSB629 What is This Bread Post Communion Prayer Benediction Closing Hymn Build Your Kingdom Here

Do you ever wish you could reboot your life like you reboot your computer? What has gone wrong in your life that you wish you could go back and undo? This year, we are looking at some of life’s most common regrets and talking about how repentance can bring forgiveness, hope, and comfort in Christ. Today we look at “Joy.” Wednesday we look at “Love.” The Campers will serve a Baked Potato Bar for dinner at 6:00 p.m.

Worship starts at 7:00p.m.

Do you need a scholarship? We are now accepting applications for the Leva-Whiting Scholarship and the Grace Church Work Scholarship. If you are interested, the church office has the guidelines and applications. Deadline for filing is Sunday, April 17th.

The LWML Spring Event Sunday, April 3 from 1:30 - 5:30 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Denton. There is a sign-up sheet for attendees on the narthex bulletin board, along with a list of items needed for the In-gathering.

Family Promise meeting March 15, 7:00 p.m. at Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church.

Acolyte Training For those wishing to serve as acolytes, the Elder’s will be conducting training today after the 10:30 a.m. worship service.

Hand Bell Choir will not practice today but will resume March 20th at 5:00 p.m. For more information contact Amy Velten 903.436.1117.

Are you an eligible Thrivent member with Choice Dollars available to direct?

Each year, eligible Thrivent members are designated Choice Dollars based on their qualifying insurance premiums, contract values and volunteer leadership.

In fact, this past year 10 of our 79 Thrivent Members directed $490 to Grace Lutheran Church. Choose to make a difference by directing Choice Dollars today.

Visit Thrivent.com/thriventchoice to learn more and find program terms and conditions.

If you would like to help provide Lilies for our Easter service, please bring them to Grace after Palm Sunday. Thanks The Spring 2016 Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly is available in the Narthex for any ladies of the congregation who would like to have a copy.

LWML is collecting personal hygiene items for Lutheran World Relief.

The goal is to compile 50 kits. March 20, still need dark towels, metal nail clippers, large combs, and boxes for shipping.

Grace provides a quarterly devotion book, Portals of Prayer, for anyone who would like to use them. The April—June issue is now available in the Narthex. There are a limited number of large print editions. Please take them to use and to share. Spend time in God’s Word every day.

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.

Palm Sunday, March 20 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 0:30 a Blended Worship Maundy Thursday, March 24 Service 7:00 p.m.

Good Friday, March 25 Service 7:00 p.m.

Easter Sunday, March 27 Sunrise Service 7:00 a.m.

Easter Breakfast 8:00 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt 9:00 a.m.

Sunday School & Bible Study 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m.