September 25 2016

2411 Woodlake Road  Denison, Texas 75021 (903) 465-1016  www.glcdenison.org

September 25, 2016 We’re glad you’re here!  

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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.

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 Dal-North Zone fall meeting following the concert and lunch (cost is $8). Please RSVP to reid.priscella@gmail.com.

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.

Our CEF Representatives are Waylon and Susan Knowles. If you have any questions please contact them 903-465-1917 Sojourners will not meet in October, next meeting will be November 1 at 10:00 a.m.

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. This week they will be exploring how FEAR attracts bullying behavior and how ASSERTIVE ENERGY repels it.

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.

It’s Fall Y’all and we’d like to get to know you 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.

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Please choose from one of the following events: Thursday, October 13, 12:00 pm Thursday, October 13, 6:00 pm Trinity Lutheran Church Holiday Inn Express 1515 N. Travis St. 2909 Michelle Drive Sherman, TX Sherman, TX To reserve your place, please call Jason Jupiterwala 972.521.0011 or email jason.jupiterwala@thrivent.com.

Worship 8:00 a.m.

10:30 a.m.

LSB Divine Service 4 P.203 Welcome Opening Hymn LSB587 I Know My Faith is Founded Invocation Confession & Absolution Introit Hymn of Praise Gloria in Excelsis Salutation Collect Amos 6:1-7 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Alleluia Verse Luke 16:19-31 Nicene Creed Hymn LSB589 Speak, O Lord Sermon Foundations: God’s Word Offerings Offering Hymn LSB805 Praise God 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 LSB655

Invocation Welcome Opening Song You’re the Word of God the Father Confession Absolution This is the Feast Words of Institution Distribution Distribution Hymn Do This in Remembrance of Me Prayer of the Day Hymn Ancient Words Amos 6:1-7 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Praise Team God’s Word is Our Great Heritage Luke 16:19-31 Children’s Message Offerings Prayers of the Church Sermon Hymn Speak, O Lord Sermon Foundations: God’s Word Benediction Closing Hymn Fear Not

As we search for ways to share information with our members in a timely manner, we are using Remind on a trial basis. This is used by schools to share information with parents. If you would like to receive messages about things going on here at Grace, you can sign up on our website (glcdenison.org) or go to this link: https://www.remind.com/join/glcden

We have called for a special voters’ meeting today 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, you have until Ocotber 11 to do so. In Grayson County, you can call 903-893-8683 or elections@co.grayson.tx.us

This Week at Grace Today September 25 CEF Sunday 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 Potluck Picnic 5:30 p Hand Bells Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Wednesday September 28 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek Thursday September 29 6:30 a Men’s Breakfast Bible Study Saturday, October 1 9:00 a Early Communion Class Next Sunday October 2 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class

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

David Bentley Bryan Hantsche Michael Miller

Christ is the cornerstone of our faith and the foundation of our life as the people of God . 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.

Today we will look at “God’s Word.”

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.