September 17, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 21 No. 38

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1 Vol. 21 No. 38 September 17, 2017 John MacArthur PASTOR-TEACHER Clayton Erb / Minister of Music Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. We are truly blessed to be here this morning as we open God s Word together, sing His praises, and enjoy a time of fellowship in His presence. Be sure to take advantage of the many fellowship and ministry opportunities available to our church family today and throughout the week.

2 TODAY 8:30 & 10:30* am Orchestral Suite No. 1: Movements 5, 2 Bach Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 1 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above Congregation Hymn 2 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child Trad./Russ Jubilant Sykes, Christopher Parkening Hymn to the Trinity Giardini/Thompson Worship Choir Hymn 328 Praise Ye the Triune God Congregation JOHN MACARTHUR PREACHING Doxology Hymn Congregation Orchestral Suite No. 1: Movement 8 Bach Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Baptism Tom Patton Hymn 97 We Will Glorify Offertory JOHN MACARTHUR PREACHING Postlude * Interpreting for the deaf is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. Arabic and Korean translation for the 10:30 a.m. service is available at gracechurch.org/live. A limited number of headsets are available at the front desk for simultaneous translation. Anthem Hymn to the Trinity Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise! Father all glorious, o er all victorious, Come and reign over us, [Ancient of Days.] Come, Thou incarnate Word, gird on Thy mighty sword, Our prayer attend; Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success; Spirit of holiness, On us descend. Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear; Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev ry heart, Spirit, mighty Spirit, come. Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise, Father ever glorious, Come and reign over us, O Father all glorious. To Thee, great One in Three, Eternal praises be Hence, evermore; Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see, Holy, holy, holy Lord. Come, Thou almighty King. Amen! Words from Harmonia Anglicana (1743); music by Felice de Giardini (1769) Doxology Hymn Hymn 408 My Faith Looks Up to Thee My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, Take all my guilt away, O let me from this day Be wholly Thine! May Thy rich grace impart Strength To maintain to my fainting a worshipful heart, My atmosphere zeal inspire; in the services, please do not As Thou applaud hast after died for musical me, O numbers. may my love to Thee Pure, warm and changeless be A living fire!

3 Campus Ministries THE WELCOME CENTER hosts a reception for visitors following each Sunday-morning service. Enjoy refreshments and find helpful people with answers to any questions you have about our church. You ll also receive one of Pastor MacArthur s books as a thank you for being with us today. THE MEMBER CENTER has information about membership and baptism. It is located on the north side of the Heritage Building, across from the Welcome Center. Today s Membership Class 103 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. T375 THE PRAYER ROOM is staffed with counselors, ready to offer pastoral care. It is open after every service, and is adjacent to the Worship Center. Generations of Grace Children s Sunday School On GraceWalk Christmas in September Fundamentals of the Faith Local Outreach On the Patio Adventure Club Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel) Walk for Life The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) MESSAGE PASSAGE PRINCIPLE FEATURED HYMN ASK YOUR CHILD APPLY THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK John Baptizes Jesus Matthew 3:13 17 Jesus was sent by the Father to provide salvation to those who would believe. The Solid Rock (Hymns of Grace No. 381) What happened after Jesus came out of the water? By learning what it means to please God the Father. As a family, read Matthew 3: Luke 4:1 13 Bookstore The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center. HIGHLIGHT THE ART OF TURNING by Kevin DeYoung Kevin DeYoung engagingly explains what the conscience is, how to have a clear one, and why it matters. Andy Naselli Available today only for 20% off retail price Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Seven Steps to Spiritual Maturity KKLA 99.5 FM LOS ANGELES M F 6:30 am & 7:30 pm KDAR 98.3 FM OXNARD VENTURA M F 2:00 & 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 am TELEVISION gty.org/television The Lord s Greatest Prayer, Part 1 NRBTV CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm ONLINE gty.org John MacArthur s sermons: audio, video, and transcripts Resource library: blog, devotionals, articles, Q&As, and more Mobile apps: The Study Bible and Grace to You Sermons TODAY Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore.

4 A High View of God Membership Ministry FEATURE Whether this is your first Sunday or you have been part of our church family for years, our hope is that you would know what distinguishes us as a church. It isn t the relationships we enjoy with our brothers and sisters in Christ, and it isn t the variety of fellowship groups that meet on Sunday mornings. It s not even our beautiful campus. Although all of these are wonderful blessings that enhance our ministry, they are not what define our purpose or calling. Ultimately, it is God s truth that informs everything we do at Grace Church. In every pulpit, classroom, and small group, God s Word is exalted here. Last month we welcomed more than 100 new members who each completed a survey of the biblical realities that form our church s foundation. One of the most crucial of those realities is that we have a high view of God because we know who He is. Our God is holy (Isaiah 6:3, 43:15); our God is righteous (Psalm 71:19; Deuteronomy 32:4); our God is just (Psalm 97:8, Romans 12:19). He is the One who defines good and bad, right and wrong, and man s purpose in the world (Isaiah 43:7). As believers, this high view of God compels us to be more like Christ, and drives us to pursue holiness and sanctification in our lives. A high view of God is imperative because without it, we fall easily into a toleration of sin. When we don t exalt God in our worship, we jeopardize the purity of the church and dim the light God designed His body to be in the world; we unconsciously replace God with man as the focus and reason to gather on the Lord s Day. A church with a low view of God eventually becomes a man-centered ministry where glorifying God is an afterthought. Here at Grace Church, our high view of God is displayed in our preaching. It fills the content of our music, and influences the substance of our programs. It is the motivation and focus of our outreach. As A.W. Tozer said, Always the most revealing thing about the Church is her idea of God. If you are interested in being part of a church that holds a high view of God and His Word, we invite you to visit the Member Center after any Sunday service. Come let us exalt our great God together!

5 New Members The following new members received the Right Hand of Fellowship in AUGUST. Emily Anastasi Juan & Silvia Andalon Ian Andersen Lane Anderson Cherif Arif Joshua Arnold Gabrielle Arnone Vanesa Barrillas Joseph & Deanna Baugh Federico & Joana Bautista Kevin & Catherine Bell Brian Briscoe Tawna Brown Richard Buckelew Julia Budiharso Kristine Chien Andrea Cline Donavan Colwell Travis Coppin Mary Ann De Francia Kyle Deguzman Craig & Carla DeSpain Greg & Laile DeWeese Lyndrea Dobbins Lisa Dorman Tori Eliason Agustin Estela Pat Fogg Gilbert Garnas Natalie Gigena Gloria Gonzalez Espie Gray Joanna Grothe Tommy Gwinn Gracie Gwinn Rachel Harper Kelly Hartman Peggy Hartman Bret & Kayla Hastings Michael Hible Peter Hickman Justin & Tia Hornbaker Jaime Ignacio Hermelinda Ignacio-Vasquez Abby Laguna Jonathan & Elizabeth Lareva Nathan & Molly Anne Malinick Rachelle Mallari Leah Maniquiz Isabel Manjarres Diego & Holly Martinez Alex Masim Fredy & Belen Mendoza Dean Miera Daniel Monroe Madelyn Moses Sandra Navarro Whitney Neely Dat Nguyen Matthew Palare David Park Jeremy & Jenelle Peters Ruan Pienaar Paul Pitts III Jane Puerto Alan & Shasta Quinones Artemio & Cassie Quintero Alec Rice Timothy Samson Austin & Grace San Luis Katy Schultz Yong & Xiaowei Shan Sol Soebianta Yolanda Tolentino Gus Touchstone Damian Trujillo Denise Van Someren Eder Velasquez Jasmin Victa Deborah Victa Garrett & Katherine Wagner David Webb Claudia Whitfield Chanel Woods Evan Yang Chris Yarzab Sharon Yeou NEW MEMBERS

6 The fall semester has started! All women are invited to join us on Wednesdays as we study the book of James. Register online at gracechurch.org/women. HIGHLIGHTS Adventure Club Registration For those who have not registered and received their kid s bag, please stop by the patio tables this morning after either service to register your child. Additional Check-in Locations Due to the large number of children attending Adventure Club on Sunday evenings, we have opened two additional check-in locations; there are now kiosks located in the Welcome Center and on the second floor of the Tower building, in the T260s. Drop-off Locations To make it more convenient for our families, drop-offs are centralized in the following locations Family Center (Grades 4 6) Chapel (Grades 1 3) T270s (Ages 3 5) Faith Promise Last week you generously gave $10,143. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world. Walk for Life Supporting the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic Saturday, October 14 8:30 Noon Lifehouse Church, Northridge Stop the table on GraceWalk this morning to register and pick up a sponsor pledge form. For more information about the Walk for Life and other ways to serve the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic, visit WithOpenArms.org/events.

7 Elders Meeting Thursday, September 21 7:00 p.m. CC230s Open to our church family Job Opportunities Assistant to the Registrar. The Master s University is looking for an individual to manage and coordinate daily operations of the Registrar s Office. This includes working with registrations, transcripts, deferments, enrollment and degree verifications, and graduation clearance. Maintains student academic records, adheres to university policies and procedures and state and federal regulations. Position requires strong customer service skills and collaborative skills. humanresources@masters.edu. Mail Room Clerk. Grace Church has a part-time opening (12 15 hours/week; hours/day) for a Mail Room Clerk. The successful candidate must have excellent communication, multi-tasking, and organizational skills, as well as a valid driver s license. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a continual basis and be able to walk up and down stairs. Applicants for employment must be, if employed, biblically qualified as a deacon or deaconess and a member of Grace Church. For more information or to request an application, contact the office of Human Resources at HR@gracechurch.org or Nursery Workers. Grace Church has several part-time openings (10 15 hours/ week) for nursery workers. Hours are primarily Sundays and Wednesdays. Must be able to exhibit love to parents, children, and staff, and desire to serve with humility, patience, and joy. Prior work experience in childcare preferred, and must be able to pass a background check. Applicants for employment must be, if employed, biblically qualified as a deacon or deaconess and a member of Grace Church. For more information or to request an application, contact the office of Human Resources at HR@gracechurch.org or Alzheimer s-dementia Ministry Saturday, September 23 9:00 a.m. CC130s Families touched by dementia are invited to meet monthly for spiritual encouragement, helpful shepherding, and warm fellowship over a light breakfast. Loved ones with dementia are welcome. If you are bringing your loved one, please call Pastor Rick McLean Russian Outreach Bible Study September 24 12:30 2:30 p.m. H If you speak or understand Russian, know someone who does, or have a heart to see Russian-speaking people saved, please visit one of our Sunday afternoon meetings. Join us on the fourth Sunday of each month as we pray about how to reach the Russian community in Los Angeles with the gospel of Jesus Christ. Worship Choir Opportunity The Worship Choir is in need of sopranos, tenors, and basses who can read music. If you re interested in serving the Lord and His congregation in this way, please call or music@gracechurch.org. One with Christ Monday, September 18 9:30 a.m. CC130 Bible study primarily for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce. Sojourners Women s Fellowship Thursday, September 21 9:30 11:30 a.m. T270s Speaker: Mary Jane Northrup Childcare for children pre-k and younger by reservation. All women are welcome. Call for more information. ANNOUNCEMENTS

8 SUNDAY FELLOWSHIPS 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 10:30 a.m. a.m. Children s Sunday School Visit the Welcome Center for room locations. Pastor: Ace Davis Cornerstone (All ages) T371 Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Mark Tatlock, Harry Walls Doulos (Singles & young families) T361 Pastor: Carl Hargrove FaithBuilders (All ages) T261 Pastor: Bill Shannon GraceLife (All ages) Family Center Pastors: Phil Johnson, Mike Riccardi Junior High (Grades 7 8) T73 (Basement) Pastor: Jay Lennington Developmentally Disabled CC130E Pastor: Rick McLean Spanish Adult Sunday School H Teachers: Josiah Grauman, José Soria Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney Children s Sunday School Special needs class available Visit the Welcome Center for room locations. Pastor: Ace Davis Crossroads (College & young adults) Family Center Pastor: Austin Duncan High School (Grades 9 12) T73 (Basement) Pastor: Josh Petras Joint Heirs (All ages) T261 Pastors: Tom Patton, John Street Mainstream (All ages) T361 Pastors: Rich Gregory, Carlos Chung Developmentally Disabled CC130E Pastor: Rick McLean Sojourners (All ages) T371 Pastor: William Varner Spanish Adult Sunday School H Teachers: Rubén Pidal, David González Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Neighborhood Outreach H :00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Night Prayer Group T385 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Adventure Club Family Center (Grades 4 6) Chapel (Grades 1 3) T270s (Ages 3 5) Visit our website at Administration Children Logos Institute Membership The Guild (Single adults) T361 Pastor: Don Carr MINISTRY DIRECTORY Men Outreach Pastoral Care & Counseling Prayer Fridays 7:30 p.m. Mondays 9:00 a.m. Monday Morning Prayer Group Welcome Center Building Abbreviation Key T = Tower H = Heritage CC = Children s Center Spanish Special Ministries Student Women Roscoe Blvd. Sun Valley, CA Our mission is to glorify God and extend His kingdom by living and proclaiming His truth in the world. Grace Today is published weekly by Grace Community Church by Grace Community Church. Scripture, unless otherwise noted, is taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE, The Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, Used by permission.