November 27 2016

We join with the people of God in waiting in hope for the promised Messiah to arrive. Let the words, Scripture verses, hymns, litanies and prayers of this worship experience point you to the divine Gift of Hope we get to “unwrap” this Advent season because of Jesus’ birth.

November 27, 2016

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 Ministries……....Jeana Parsons

This Week at Grace Today November 27 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir Wednesday November 30 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Supper 7:00 p Advent Worship Service Next Sunday December 4 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir

Serving This Week 8:00 a.m. Elders 10:30 a.m. Elders Ushers

Altar Care Nursery Today Nursery Next Week

David Bentley Josh Velten Lindel Davis Dan Williams Danny Blackshear Robin, Chrissie, April Gilbert Pioneer Camp Group Pioneer Camp Group

Annual Voter’s Meeting December 11th

Worship Service 8:00 10:30 Welcome Opening Hymn From Heaven Above Opening Litany The Advent Wreath Confession Absolution Prayer of the Day Psalm 130:5-8 Romans 8:18-25 Matthew 12:15-21 Hymn (LSB575) My Hope Is Built Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Benediction Closing Hymn Come Thou Long-Expected Jesus

Welcome Opening Song Everlasting God Opening Litany The Advent Wreath Confession Absolution Prayer of the Day Praise Team Oh Come Oh Come Psalm 130:5-8 Romans 8:18-25 Matthew 12:15-21 Children’s Sermon Offering Prayers Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymn From Heaven Above Hymn (LSB575) My Hope Is Built Sermon Benediction Closing Hymn Jesus Messiah

Advent begins November 27. Our theme through Advent and Christmas this year will be "From Heaven Above" based on Luther's hymn describing the gift God has given us in Christ. The weekly themes will be explored in our Sunday and Wednesday Services.

Sunday Worship November 27: The Gift of Hope December 4: The Gift of Love December 11: The Gift of Peace December 18: The Gift of Life December 25: The Gift of Glory Wednesday Worship November 30: Hope December 7: Love December 14: Peace Christmas Eve: The Gift of Joy Evening Services are all held at 7:00 p.m. Before each Wednesday service, there will be Supper at 6:00 p.m. The first week will be Chili. Please bring breads and desserts to share.

Altar Flowers today are given by the Gilbert’s celebrating Robin’s birthday

Remember in Prayer Those with medical concerns Those who are shut in Changes in our government Thanks for the safe arrival of Iris Grace Richardson, daughter of Martin and Leah Richardson, granddaughter of Pastor and Cheryl.

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Christmas Day Worship Schedule: No Early Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Christmas Brunch (No SS or Bible Class) 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship January 1 Worship Schedule: No Early Worship Service 9:15 a.m. Sunday School and Bible Class 10:30 a.m. Blended Worship Sojourners Advent Brunch at the Klauser’s home 5508 Bello Vista Dr., Sherman December 13, at 10:00 a.m. Bring snacks to share. Car pool from the church leaving at 9:45 a.m.

Any Questions, contact Gorlyn 903-868-0437.

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE December 10th and 17th 10:00 a.m. - Noon *

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Parent’s Day Out December 17th 12:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Youth will be provide child care and gift wrapping during this time

It's sign-up time for 2017!  Grace is hosting the famous Swedish Meatball Dinner on January 21, 2017. Help is needed!  If you would like to serve on the Altar Guild there are plenty of opportunities for next year.  Both sign-up sheets are located on the Bulletin Board in the Narthex!

Joan Bentley wishes to thank the members of Grace for your prayers, cards and thoughts as she goes through this difficult time. She asks for continued prayers. Joan knows it is all in God’s hands.