November 25, 2018

November 25, 2018

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 Children’s Ministry............................April Gibert

This Week at Grace Today November 25 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School Hour 10:30 a Blended worship 12:00 p Hand Bells Practice 6:00 p Praise Team Practice Wednesday November 28 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek/Confirmation Thursday November 29 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braums Next Sunday December 2nd 8:00 a Traditional worship 9:15 a Sunday School Hour 10:30 a Blended worship 12:00 p Hand Bells Practice 6:00 p Praise Team Practice

Serving in December 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

Elder Elders

Art Farrow Lindel Davis James Patterson Ushers Josh Velten Jeremiah Velten Altar Care Gilberts Lund

Reminder!!!! to all those planning to attend the National Youth Gathering. You must have your deposit in TODAY! Please contact April if you have questions.

8:00

LSB4 Welcome/Greeting Opening Hymn: LSB814 O Bless The Lord My Soul

Invocation Confession / Absolution Introit Hymn of Praise: Gloria in Excelsis

Salutation and Collect Daniel 7:13-14 Gradual Revelation 1:4-8 Alleluia Verse John 18:33-37 Apostles’ Creed Sermon Hymn: LSB348 The King Shall Come

Sermon Offerings Prayers of the Church The Preface 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: LSB923 Almighty Father, Bless the Word

10:30

Welcome Opening Song

The Heart of Worship

Invocation Thanksgiving Hymn of Confession Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymns This is the Feast O Bless The Lord My Soul

Daniel 7:13-14 Revelation 1:4-8 John 18:33-37 Affirmation of Faith Children’s Message Offerings Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Praise Team: Halleluijah Sermon Benediction

Closing Hymn Here I Am, Lord

Wednesday the 28th will be the last Midweek/Confirmation until January.

Join us for the Advent services on Wednesdays in December.

The Advent meals this year will be provided by the Pioneer Campers.

If you are planning on attending camp next summer you are encouraged to help with the meals to lower your cost for the camp.

Please get with Josh or Amy Velten to see what you can do.

Please join us Saturday December 1st to decorate our remodeled sanctuary for Advent. We will be getting started at 9:00 a.m.

Karaoke night!!!

It is time to warm up your singing voice for the season. Join us Saturday evening for fun and laughter in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a snack to share. It all starts at 6 pm.

Flowers on the Altar this week are from the Gilbert family in honor of Robin’s birthday on the 29th.

Baptisms and Birthdays this week!

Baptism Steve Lain 12/01 Birthdays Robin Gilbert 11/29 Steve Hoffman 12/01 Anniversaries Dick & Darlene Laubhan 11/29/1958 60 yrs If you would like a copy of next years budget before the Church Voters meeting on December 9th, there are copies on the desk in the Narthex.

The annual Congregational meeting will be held on December 9th after the second service.

Please plan to attend.

A new year is fast approaching and now is the time to sign up for Online giving. It is so easy! Look for the link at 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. You must resign up each year. It does not carry over to the new year.

December will be a event filled month starting on the very first day!

Saturday December 1 we will decorate the church for the Advent Season. Decorating begins at 9 a.m.

Saturday December 1 will be a family night with Karaoke. The fun starts at 6 p.m. Please bring a snack to share.

Sunday December 2 we will start hosting Family Promise for the week. Please contact Robin Gilbert or Elaine Botka to volunteer.

Friday December 7 Handbells will be performing at the Denison Library at 5:30 p.m.

Saturday December 8 the Praise Team (and anyone else that would like to) will be Caroling at the annual Denison on Ice. Please Contact April for the details.

Saturday December 15 first of two Saturday Children's program practices. Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday December 22 second Children’s program practice. Starts at 10:00 a.m.

Sunday December 23 Children's Program. 10:30 am (late service) Monday December 24 Christmas Eve Candle Light Service 7:00 p.m.

Sunday December 30 No early service. Brunch at 9:15, followed by service at 10:30.

The new Lutheran Women's Quarterly is now available in the Narthex.