April 24 2016 bulletin pub

April 24, 2016 Fifth Sunday of Easter

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 Minister…………..Jeana Parsons

This Week at Grace Today April 24 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Worship 12:00 p Church Council 5:00 p Hand Bell Choir 6:30 p Praise Team Monday April 25 6:30 p Ladies Bible Study (Open Your Bible) Wednesday April 27 1:00 p Quilters 6:00 p Midweek Dinner 6:30 p Confirmation / Midweek Thursday April 28 6:30 a Men’s Bible Breakfast at Braum’s Saturday April 30 10:00 a Confirmation Rehearsal Next Sunday May 1 8:00 a Traditional Worship 9:15 a Sunday School/Bible Class 10:30 a Blended Service 5:00 p Hand Bell Choir 6:30 p Praise Team

Serving in April 8:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Worship

Altar Care:

Elder: David Bentley Elders: Blake Bray Bryan Hantsche Ushers: Jason Rupert Wyatt Rupert Chrissie Gilbert Robin Gilbert

8:00 Opening Hymn LSB525 Crown Him with Many Crowns Invocation Confession Absolution Hymn of Praise LSB790 Praise to the Lord Psalm 148 Acts 11:1–18 Revelation 21:1-7 John 13:31–35 Song Take Me Jesus As I Am Sermon Offerings Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Distribution Benediction Closing Hymn LSB547 The Lamb

10:30 Invocation Welcome Opening Song The Heart of Worship Confession Absolution Words of Institution Sharing of the Peace Distribution Distribution Hymns LSB547 The Lamb LSB 790 Praise to the Lord Acts 11:1–18 Revelation 21:1-7 Praise Team Once Again John 13:31–35 Children’s Sermon Offerings Prayers of the Church Lord’s Prayer Song Take Me Jesus As I Am Sermon Benediction Closing Hymn Shout to the Lord

Mormons: Who They Are, What They Believe Pastor’s Sunday morning class will spend six weeks examining Mormonism. To all outward appearances, Mormons are great people. But what do they really believe about God? The Bible?

Jesus? Join us for an in depth look at this topic, using materials provided by Lutheran Hour Ministries.

Pastor’s Adult Instruction Class goes over the basic teachings of Christianity. The class will be held May 20-21. We will meet on Friday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. If you would like to be a part of this class, let Pastor know.

Sermon Series Today we conclude our series of messages on being a Christian family in this modern world. Have things really changed? What does it mean to be a “Christian” family?

April 24 Sin & Forgiveness in the Family Explaining All the Scary Stuff in Revelation Learn how to understand the last book of the Bible. Josh Velten is leading this study on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. after the Midweek dinner.

Church Council Meeting today after the late service.

Please silence cell phones during Worship Service. Thank you.

BELK CHARITY SALE Grace Youth are selling tickets to the BELK sale on April 30 for $5. The ticket gets you in and you can spend it as $5, but the Youth Group gets to keep the proceeds from their ticket sales. Please see any member of the Youth Group or Betty Williams to purchase tickets.

LWML Convention June 24-26 in Lubbock at the Overton Hotel and Convention Center.

Registration fee thru May 15, $145. You may register online at lwmlconvention.com or see Susan Knowles for more information. Rooms are $129 per night for occupancy of 1-4 persons.

James & Norma Hintz 4200 Old Omen Rd Apt. 1111 Tyler, TX 75707 903.630.3689

Please join us for the marriage of Dr. Kelsey Diane Braudrick To Chance Edward Saturday, April 30th 2016 At 5:00 p.m.

Equine Aqua Spa Center 1257 CR132 Whitesboro, TX 76273 Dinner & Reception to Follow Please RSVP at theknot.com/us/kelsey-braudrick-and-chancehoward LWML invites the Confirmands and their parents to stay for a luncheon after the practice on Saturday, April 30.

VBS 2016 Barnyard Roundup June 13-17, 2016 9 a.m.—Noon Welcome to Barnyard Roundup, where Jesus gathers us together, picks us out, calls us by name, and loves us now and forever, no matter what!

Children learn Psalm 23 through memory verses, songs, and activities. All children ages 4 years – 6th grade are welcome to attend!

Volunteer sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the church office.