May 15, 2016 Pentecost Sunday
Grace Lutheran Church 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 May 15 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 11:45 a Voter’s Meeting 12:00 p VBS Volunteer Meeting 5:00 p Hand Bell Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Monday May 16 6:30 p Ladies Bible Study (Open Your Bible) Wednesday May 18 1:00 p Quilters Thursday May 19 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braum’s Friday, May 20 8:00 p Youth Lock-In Saturday, May 21 8:00 a Work Day Next Sunday May 22 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Service
Serving in May 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship
Altar Care:
Elder: Larry Miller Elders: Bryan Hantsche David Bentley Ushers: Jeff Miller Ron Rupert Carol Botka Elaine Botka
8:00 Call to Worship Oh Holy Spirit Acts 2:1-21 Prayer of the Day The Gospel Celebration John 3:16–21 Litany Hymn LSB650 Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling Sermon Offering Offertory Pentecost Catechism Prayers Lord's Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Benediction Hymn O Holy Spirit
10:30 Praise Team Christ is With Me Baptism Paisley Hunter Song The Spirit of the Lord Acts 2:1-21 Prayer of the Day John 3:16–21 Litany Hymn Holy Spirit Sermon Offering Offertory Spirit of the Living God Prayers Lord's Prayer Pentecost Catechism Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymns Holy Spirit LSB496 Glory Be to God LSB506 Benediction Hymn O Holy Spirit
SPECIAL VOTER’S MEETING Today, after the Late Service.
WORK DAY SATURDAY, MAY 21ST at 8:00 a.m. Grace is in need of some repair/painting (please join us as we work to improve the looks of our facility Painting/Repair items: Sanctuary (Kilz & Paint back wall) Education Wing (Ceiling & Wall repair in 3 classrooms and hallway) Education Wing (Paint Hallway/Doors) Men’s Restroom (Paint) Education Wing (Paint 5 Sunday School Rooms) In addition to the painting and repairs, we will also be changing the flooring in the Nursery and Office areas. Church Picnic Memorial Day Weekend Time for another Picnic! Sunday May 29. Men of Grace will provide BBQ. Bring sides and desserts to share. There will be only one worship service and that will be at 10:30 a.m. (No Sunday School or Bible Class). We’ll be in the All Saints Pavilion, weather permitting, so please dress in casual clothes. We hope to see you there!
Summer Worship Schedule June through August 9:15 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School / Bible Class
LWML is holding a Dine to Donate at Texas Roadhouse, Tuesday, May 24, 3p.m.—10 p.m. Texas Roadhouse will donate 10% of your total food purchases to the fundraiser. You must have a flyer…. to give your server with your check. Flyers are available from any LWML member or at the Welcome Center. Take extra flyers to give to your friends and coworkers. Proceeds from this fundraiser will help with the expenses of those attending the Texas LWML Convention June 23-26 in Lubbock. Pastor’s Adult Instruction Class goes over the basic teachings of Christianity. The class will be held May 20-21. We will meet on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. If you would like to be a part of this class, let Pastor know. VBS 2016 Barnyard Roundup June 13-17, 2016 9 a.m.—Noon
Welcome to Barnyard Roundup, where Jesus gathers us together, picks us out, calls us by name, and loves us now and forever, no matter what! Children will learn Psalm 23 through memory verses, songs, and activities. All children ages 4 years – 6th grade are welcome to attend! Register your children online, or see Jeana Parsons. All Volunteers Meeting today after the Voter’s Meeting lunch is provided.
HAITI FUNDRAISER! BBQ Brisket Sandwiches Sunday, May 22nd following 2nd service. June 9-13, MaKenzi Davis will be on a mission trip working in a Haiti orphanage. She is raising funds to assist with expenses and supplies that she will be taking with her. Brisket Sandwiches will be available immediately following the 2nd service Sunday May 22nd (Free-will offering). We are pleased to announce that Grace has been chosen to receive a grant for a Disaster Response Trailer, which we applied for back in January. Through a partnership with LWML and a purchasing agreement with Home Depot, Grace will receive 1 of 26 trailers being distributed nationwide. This trailer will allow Grace volunteers to reach out to communities affected by natural disasters. Nursery Workers Needed Due to changes with her work, our nursery worker, Kim Parks, has had to step down from that position full time. We are looking for individuals to work in the nursery on a rotating schedule during the Sunday School hour and the late Worship Service. This is a paid position. Sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside of the church office. For more information contact Lindel Davis or the church office.