March 29 2015

2411 Woodlake Road ď Ź Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 ď Ź www.glcdenison.org

March 29, 2015 Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil DCE Intern ................................. Kayla Meinscher Organist ......................................... Cheryl Mattil

Mission Grace exists to strengthen people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to empower them to share Jesus with others.

This Week at Grace

Today 3/29—Palm Sunday 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Worship 2:00 p Zayden Bray Shower 5:30 p Children’s Choir Wednesday 4/1 1:00 p Quilters Thursday 4/2 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast at Braum’s 7:00 p Maundy Thursday Service Friday 4/3 7:00 p Good Friday Service Saturday 4/4 10:00 a Confirmation Easter Preparations Next Sunday 4/5 –Easter 7:00 a Sunrise Service 8:00 a Easter Breakfast 9:00 a Easter Egg Hunt 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Study 10:30 a Blended Worship

Serving MARCH 8:00 a.m. Elder: David Bentley 10:30 a.m. Elders: Glenn Dube Josh Velten Ushers: Ben Wilson Sean Parks Altar Care: Susan & Waylen Knowles

APRIL Larry Miller Blake Bray Glenn Dube Jason Rupert Josh Velten Chrissie Gilbert

8:00 a.m.

Welcome Blessing of the Palms John 12:12-15 Hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor Confession/Absolution Prayer of the Day Scripture Readings Isaiah 66:12-14 1 Peter 2:13-25 Luke 15:1-7 Sermon Hymn Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Palm Sunday Litany Benediction Closing Hymn Ride on, ride on in majesty!

10:30 a.m.

Welcome Blessing of the Palms John 12:12-15 Hymn All Glory, Laud and Honor Baptism Confession/Absolution Prayer of the Day Scripture Readings Isaiah 66:12-14 1 Peter 2:13-25 Luke 15:1-7 Children’s Message Sermon Hymn Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Palm Sunday Litany Benediction Closing Hymn Ride on, ride on in majesty!

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 Blended service.  A nursery is provided for children 3 and under during the Sunday School and the Blended Service. The ushers will assist you in finding the nursery.

Our Thrivent Representatvie Jason Jupiterwala will be here Sunday, April 12th during Bible Class. He will make a presentation on new benefits available to all Thrivent members and how these can be used as part of our shared ministry here at Grace. All Thrivent members are encouraged to attend. More information can be found on the Bulletin Board in the fellowship hall, as well as posted on the Table.

A New Member Welcome will take place during the blended service on Sunday, April 12th. A potluck will follow the service. Please plan to join us for this celebration and get to know our newest members.

Home Hospice is looking for volunteers. There is more information posted on the bulletin board in the Fellowship Hall.

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.

Our next Parent’s Night Out will be on Saturday, April 11th.

Please sign up on the bulletin board in the fellowship hall.

Contact Kayla for any questions.

LWML is collecting items for Lutheran World Relief.

They will be assembling Personal Care Kits and School Kits. Please drop off all items in the Narthex by Easter Morning (April 5th). If you have any questions please contact Susan Knowles.

The School and Health Care Kits for LWR need to be delivered to Bethel Lutheran Church on Northwest Hwy in Dallas on April 9 or 10. If you can do this, please contact Susan Knowles or Pastor. Thanks!

Camperships are available for any youth wishing to attend Camp Lone Star or any LOMT sponsored camp this summer. Contact the church office if you are interested in receiving a campership for this summer. Deadline for applying is Sunday, April 12th.

President Hennings and the Texas District included our congregation in their daily prayers on March 18th. They asked God to guide and bless our leaders and congregation as we carry out His mission in our community.

Do you need a scholarship?

We are now accepting applications for the LevaWhiting 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 12th.

Holy Week Schedule Maundy Thursday April 2nd—7:00 pm Good Friday April 3rd—7:00 pm Easter Morning—April 5th 7:00 am - Sunrise Service 8:00 am - Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am - Easter Egg Hunt 9:15 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Worship Service We will return to our regular Midweek schedule on Wednesday, April 8th! Please join us for dinner at 6pm and classes for all ages at 6:30pm.

Children Room 7 Confirmation Room 6 Adults Fellowship Hall Sojourners will have their next Bible Study, Tuesday, April, at 10am. Please contact Gorlyn Bronstad for more information.

A sign-up sheet for the LWML Spring Event at Flower Mound on Saturday, April 18 is on the bulletin board. A count must be sent in by April 7.

Zayden Alexander Bray will be welcomed into God’s family through the sacrament of Holy Baptism during the late service.