October 26 2014

903-465-1016 Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ....................................... Michael J. Mattil DCE Intern ................................ Kayla Meinscher Organist.......................................... Cheryl Mattil

October 26, 2014 20th Sunday after Pentecost Welcome to Grace 

Please fill out a Family Registration Card. Prayer requests can be written on the card. 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 Sunday School and the Blended Service.

The ushers will assist you in finding the nursery.

Mission Statement 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 10/26 8:00 a Traditional Worship —Communion 9:15 a Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship –Communion 11:30 a Christmas Program Info Mtg. 5:30 p Handbells 5:30 p Children’s Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Wednesday 10/29 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p FALL FEST Thursday 10/30 6:30 a Men at Braums Saturday 11/1 5:30 p Family Movie Night/Potluck

Next Sunday 11/2 REFORMATION SUNDAY 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School & Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Handbells 5:30 p Children’s Choir 6:30 p Praise Team

8:00 Pastor’s Welcome Opening Hymn: LSB904 Blessed Jesus, at Your Word Invocation Confession / Absolution Hymn of Praise Salutation and Collect Scripture Lessons Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Matthew 22:34-46 Nicene Creed Hymn of the Day LSB686 Come Thou Fount Sermon Offerings Offering Hymn Prayers of the Church The Preface Holy Prayer of Thanksgiving Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Lamb of God The Distribution Song of Simeon Post-Communion Prayer Parting Blessings Closing Hymn LSB643 Sent Forth by God's Blessing Announcements

10:30 Pastor’s Welcome Opening Song: I Could Sing of Your Love Invocation Catechism A Time of Confession The Sharing of the Peace Hymn of Preparation: LSB550 Lamb of God Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymns LSB570 Just as I Am There Is a Redeemer Hymn of Response Scripture Lessons Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18 1 Thessalonians 2:1-13 Matthew 22:34-46 Children’s Message Offerings Prayers Lord’s Prayer Sermon Hymn: Come Thou Fount Sermon Benediction Women’s Chorus A Closing Prayer Announcements

October 29 6-8 p.m.

Join us for Food, Games, Trunk or Treat, Cake Walk, and Costumes! Invite your friends and join us for a great time!

We will need tons of help, so if you would like to be involved please let Kayla know! Areas to volunteer: -Baked goods will be needed for the cake walk.

-Meal Prep and service -Help run games -Vehicles for Trunk or Treat If you plan to bring a car for trunk or treat, please reserve your spot with Kayla.

If you cannot be here, but would like to provide candy to hand out at the Trunk or Treat, Kayla would be happy to receive your donations.

Sip and See Introducing Trapper Scot Wallace Grandson of Susan & Waylen Knowles

This year's Christmas production will be a dinner theater that will take place on Saturday, Dec 13th.

There are so many ways to get involved with this production. We would love to have you come and help out! There will be an informational meeting today right after the late service. If you are interested in participating in any way please make arrangements to be at this meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Kayla.

Sojourners will meet 10 a.m. November 4th During Midweek, Josh Velten is leading a class entitled: “Holy Resolve—Terror and War Today.” It deals with how Christians respond to terrorism and war.

A group of Men meets every Thursday at 6:30 a.m. at Braums in Sherman. We are currently working our way through the book of Philippians.

A Ladies Bible Study is held here at Grace on the Second Wednesday of every month, followed by a potluck. Their next meeting will be November 12 at 11:00 a.m.

Pastor Mattil is leading a Sunday Morning Class that is currently studying the book of Genesis.

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT Mark your calendar! November 1st we will hold a family movie night here at Grace. It will start at 5:30 with a potluck supper — bring something good to share! Then, around 6, we’ll show the movie “Luther” in the Sanctuary. This coincides with our observance of Reformation Sunday here at Grace on November 2. This is open to anyone who would like to attend.

From now through the end of November we are collecting personal hygiene items for school children in our area.

1 pair of new crew socks 1 toothbrush (individually packaged) 1 travel-size toothpaste 1 travel-size shampoo 1 travel-size body wash/ soap Optional items: 1 travel-size deodorant 1 travel-size mouth wash All the items will be put inside the socks and then distributed to Grand Central Station Dining Car as well as area elementary schools for distribution.