2411 Woodlake Road Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016 www.glcdenison.org
September 18, 2016 We’re glad you’re here!
Our 8 a.m. service uses the traditional liturgies and hymns of the Lutheran Church. The 10:30 a.m. Worship Service is a more contemporary service, using a variety of formats, instruments and newer songs along with traditional hymns. 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 during the 10:30 a.m. service. A nursery is provided for children 3 and under during the Sunday School and the 10:30 a.m. Service. The ushers will assist you in finding the nursery.
Ministers: Members of Grace Pastor ..... Michael J. Mattil Secretary ..................... Elaine Botka Organist ....... Cheryl Mattil Children’s Minister ..... Jeana Parsons
Mission Grace exists to strengthen people in their relationship with Jesus Christ and to empower them to share Jesus with others.
Worship 8:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Welcome Opening Hymn: LSB868 Awake, My Soul Invocation Confession Absolution Introit Lord have mercy Salutation Prayer of the Day Amos 8:4–7 Gradual 1 Timothy 2:1–15 Verse Luke 16:1–15 Nicene Creed Catechism LSB 323 The Lord’s Prayer Sermon Hymn: LSB553 O Christ, Our Hope Sermon Offertory Offering Offering Hymn LSB805 Prayer of the Church Holy, Holy, Holy Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Peace of the Lord Lamb of God Distribution Song of Simeon Thanksgiving Salutation Benediction Closing Hymn LSB919
Invocation Welcome Other Opening Songs God of Wonders Catechism LSB 323 The Lord’s Prayer Confession Absolution Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Distribution Distribution Hymn Thy Mercy Amos 8:4–7 1 Timothy 2:1–15 Luke 16:1–15 Prayer of the Day Children’s Song He is Risen Children’s Message Offering Offering Hymn LSB805 Praise God Prayers Sermon Hymn Father Welcomes Sermon Benediction Remember in Prayer Our Fall schedule here at Grace Our DCE Call Process Those with medical concerns Those who are shut in
There will be a short LWML meeting after the late service today. Hand Bell Choir practice today 5:30 p.m. Praise Team practice today 6:30 p.m.
Altar Flowers today are given by the Gilbert Family celebrating Myra’s birthday. We have called for a special voters’ meeting on Sunday, September 25, after the Late Service, for the purpose of extending a call to a DCE to be our Children’s and Family Minister. Heather Bleier is the candidate for the Director of Children’s and Family Ministry being recommended by the call committee. She resides in Florida with her husband and daughter. She graduated from Concordia, Austin and has spent the last ten years working at Our Savior Lutheran Church and School in Plantation, Florida. She is a Texas native from San Antonio. She maintains a blog, loves to sing, act, and read, and does presentations on the use of social media in the church. During her interview, her energy and enthusiasm for the Ministry shone through, and the Committee feels she would be a great match for Grace. Church Potluck Dinner After Call Meeting Bring your favorite or new recipes to share with everyone. Drinks and plastic ware will be provided. We will have the meal in the pavilion weather permitting.
Military Bible Sticks We are once again offering you the opportunity to help provide the Word of God to members of our armed forces. Military Bible Sticks are small, portable, battery operated devices that men and women can take with them anywhere and listen to the Word of God as time permits. These are provided at no cost to members of the military through chaplains around the world. This is possible because of donations from people like you. If you would like to help Grace support this endeaveor, mark your contribution “Military Bible Sticks” and place it in the offering. Thanks. (The cost to provide a Military Bible Stick to an individual is $25.)
In our nation we have the right to be involved in the election process. You can help make a difference in the future of our nation. If you are not registered to vote, there is still time. Your vote matters.
Early Communion Class Saturday October 1 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. We are offering a special class for the purpose of instructing Children and Parents about the Sacrament of the Altar. This is for those children 4th grade and up whose parents think they are ready to receive Holy Communion. This will prepare them to receive this Sacrament before confirmation. It is not a replacement for confirmation class, nor is it a requirement. It is an option for those who want to learn about communion and receive it before they are confirmed. The class will be from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Parents or guardians must attend with their child. There will be breakout sessions for parents and children to work together on some of the materials. If you and your child are planning to attend, please call the church office to register.
LWML Fall Event celebrating 75th year of Ministry to our Savior, Our Churches, our communities and LCMS Mission to the World. Saturday, October 22, 2016, Messiah Lutheran Church, 1801 West Plano Parkway, Plano, TX. Meet and greet at 10:00 a.m. program begins at 10:30 a.m. The Dallas Christian Jazz Band will present a concert. LWML members will have a DalNorth Zone fall meeting following the concert and lunch (cost is $8). Please RSVP to reid.priscella@gmail.com. Midweek younger kids will experience a PARABLE QUEST adventure each Wednesday night. Meals are provided at 6:00 p.m., followed by activities at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to help provide meals, speak to Jeana Parsons.
The Fall 2016 Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly is available in the Narthex for any ladies of the congregation who would like to have a copy.
It's a girl!!!! Please join us for a baby shower honoring Leah Richardson at 3511 Montclair, Sherman on Sunday, October 16, 2:00 p.m. Hosted by DD and Tori Pappas, Cari Miller, Michelle White, and Nancy Davis. Leah is registered at Babies R Us, Amazon, Target, and Best Buy Baby.
Sunday School Confirmation age will be learning about being "TWEEN A ROCK and a HARD PLACE". PostConfirmation Youth will be learning about "FREEDOM RIDE" .
Midweek Youth will be meeting on Wednesdays to discuss Bullying & the Bible. They will explore God's Word and how it applies to today's world of cyber-bullying along with schoolyard and neighborhood bullying.
Youth Events Come help paint the Youth Room! We will be painting Today from 12pm-3pm and lunch will be provided.
Grace provides a quarterly devotion book, Portals of Prayer, for anyone who would like to use them. The October thru December issue is now available in the Narthex. There are a limited number of large print editions. Please take them to use and to share. Spend time in God’s Word every day. It’s Fall Y’all and we’d like to get to know s’more! Join us on October 22nd 4:00—7:00 pm for a community wide Bonfire at 2190 Hayden Hall Rd., Bells TX. We will be roasting hot dogs, marshmallows and making S'more's, hot chocolate and apple cider to drink. There will be hayrides and a photo op. Don’t forget you lawn chairs and tell everyone you know. Just s’more down home food, friend and fun. See y’all there.
Please note that The Table has announced they are ceasing operations. We have deactivated our account and will no longer use this as an information sharing tool. We are currently exploring other avenues to allow members to keep in contact and share information. Stay tuned!
This Week at Grace Today September 18 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 11:45 a LWML Meeting 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Wednesday September 21 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek Thursday September 22 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Next Sunday September 25 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir 6:30 p Praise Team
Serving This Week 8:00 a.m. Elders 10:30 a.m. Elders Ushers
Larry Miller Lindel Davis Greg Pappas
Altar Care Nursery Today Nursery Next Week
Susan Knowles Carol Botka
David Bentley Bryan Hantsche Michael Miller
Christ is the cornerstone of our faith and the foundation of our life as the people of God. Today we begin a series of messages on Foundations. We will take a look at the teachings of Scripture that comprise the foundation of our faith and see how they center on Christ and shape our day to day living. We begin today with “The Story.” As a supplement to this series, there are materials available for individual and/or small group study during the week. Go to glcdenison.org to find the links to the study materials.