THANKSGIVING LET US COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH. November 19, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church.

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1 Vol. 21 No. 47 November 19, 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. LET US COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH THANKSGIVING

2 TODAY 8:30 & 10:30* am BILL BRANDENSTEIN, DIRECTOR Now Thank We All Our God Bach Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 7 Sing Praise to the Lord Congregation Hymn 8 We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring Bach String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Organ As the Hart Pants Mendelssohn Worship Choir Hymn 416 I Need Thee Every Hour Congregation Your Glorious Love Foglesong-Zimmer/Rice John & Lisa Martin MESSAGE: SANCTIFICATION: CHRIST FORMED IN YOU, PART 1 John MacArthur Galatians 4:12 20 Doxology Hymn Congregation Postlude in G Handel Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Thanksgiving Communion Service Redeemed Butler/Sturz Organ Preludes I Sing of the Mercies Fillmore/Sturz Hymns of Thanksgiving Congregation Antiphonal Alleluia Handel Worship Choir & Joyful Sound Agnus Dei Smith/Nugent Worship Choir; Adrian Miller, trumpet Our Great Savior Prichard/Goeller Orchestra Great Is Thy Faithfulness Runyan/Rice Jubilant Sykes Hymn 374 My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness JOHN MACARTHUR PREACHING Communion And Can It Be? Campbell/Sturz Organ Postlude Instrumental Praise Jesu, Joy of Man s Desiring from Bach Cantata No. 147 What joy for me that I have Jesus. Oh, how firmly I hold on to Him So that he may make my heart rejoice, Even when sick and mournful. I have Jesus, who loves me And gives Himself to me for his own. Ah, therefore I shall not let go of Jesus, Even if my heart should break. Jesus remains my joy, The comfort and life s blood of my heart. Jesus defends me against all sorrows; He is my life s strength, The delight and sun of my eyes, My soul s treasure and joy; Therefore I shall not let Jesus go From my heart and sight. Original text by Martin Jahn ( Jesu, meiner Seelen Wonne ), 1661, translated by Francis Browne Music by J.S. Bach Doxology Hymn Hymn 180 And Can It Be? No condemnation now I dread; Jesus, and all in Him, is mine! Alive in Him, my living Head, And clothed in righteousness divine; Bold I approach th eternal throne And claim the crown, through Christ, my own. Amazing love! how can it be That Thou, my God, should die for me! * 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.

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. On GraceWalk Fundamentals of the Faith Local Outreach On the Patio Generations of Grace Children s Sunday School Christmas Concert Tickets Juniors Winter Camp Nursery Volunteer Information Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel) 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 Jesus Demonstrates His Authority Luke 8:22 39 Jesus has power over the natural and supernatural worlds. The Power of the Cross (Hymns of Grace No. 272) What do these two miracles tell us about Jesus Christ? By worshiping Jesus by obeying Him. As a family, read Luke 8: Mark 5:21 43 Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore. Bookstore The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center. NOVEMBER HIGHLIGHTS BIBLE SALE All Bibles 30% off retail MacArthur Study Bibles 35% off retail Select Bibles 40% off retail While supplies last, through November 30 ADOPTION AWARENESS MONTH All adoption titles are available for 30% off retail. Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Joy Rules Giving Thanks for Redemption 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 Slaves and Friends of Christ, Part 2 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

4 LET US COME BEFORE HIS PRESENCE WITH THANKSGIVING FEATURE O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord, Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God And a great King above all gods, In whose hand are the depths of the earth, The peaks of the mountains are His also. The sea is His, for it was He who made it, And His hands formed the dry land. Come, let us worship and bow down, Let us kneel before the Lord our Maker. For He is our God, And we are the people of His pasture and the sheep of His hand. PSALM 95:1 7

5 Everywhere God is present, but there is a peculiar presence of grace and glory into which men should never come without the profoundest reverence. We may make bold to come before the immediate presence of the Lord for the voice of the Holy Ghost in this psalm invites us, and when we do draw near to Him we should remember His great goodness to us and cheerfully confess it. Our worship should have reference to the past as well as to the future; if we do not bless the Lord for what we have already received, how can we reasonably look for more. We are permitted to bring our petitions, and therefore we are in honour bound to bring our thanksgivings. FEATURE CHARLES HADDON SPURGEON FROM THE TREASURY OF DAVID, EXPOSITION OF PSALM 95

6 Short-Term Ministries 2018 Informational Meeting Sunday, December 3 12:30 1:30 p.m. Family Center Join us to learn about next year s teams and opportunities to serve. For more information about Short-Term Ministries, visit gracechurch.org/stm. Grace Around the World The Dormi Family Sixto & Jessica, Sebastian, Nathan Serving in Ecuador since 2015 Prayer / Praise Pray for wisdom as we cultivate godly leadership in the church. Praise God for the interest he has given many men to be trained in expository preaching. HIGHLIGHTS Christmas Concert December Thursday & Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2:00 & 6:00 p.m. Sunday, 6:00 p.m. Worship Choir Symphonic Orchestra Vocal Solos & Ensembles Handbell Choir Children s Choir Call or go to gracechurch.org/concert for more information. Tickets are available at the patio table on Sunday mornings and from the church receptionist during the week. Child care is available for children five years old and younger. Faith Promise Last week you generously gave $11,230. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world. Local Outreach Spotlight Acton Rehabilitation Center Sundays and Wednesdays Every Sunday, ministry leaders take men s and women s small groups to the drug and alcohol rehab center in Acton to preach, lead Bible studies, teach FOF classes, and offer one-on-one counsel. A men s group also ministers on Wednesday evenings. For more information call

7 Juniors Winter Camp January 5 7 Forest Home Cost: $185 ($225 after December 11; a discount is available for families with multiple children attending) To register, stop by the tables on the patio this morning, or visit gracechurch.org/children. Job Opportunity Custodial. The Grace Church Ministry Facilitation Team has several part-time openings (24 29 hours/week), for custodians who enjoy working in a team environment and serving the church in practical ways. Position requires the ability to be detail oriented and thrive in a fast paced environment. Job duties include room set-up and break-down, and various cleaning tasks. Applicants must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Applicants for employment must be, if employed, biblically qualified as a deacon 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 Come ChristmasSing Concert Series November 30 December 2 The Master s University For tickets, visit masters.edu/music or call With the Lord Gerald Roth recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember his family in your prayers. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. Psalm 116:15 Primary Christmas Party Saturday, December 2 9:45 a.m. 12:15 p.m. CC130 All first third-grade children (and friends of the same age) are invited to celebrate the Savior s birth. Bring a small sack lunch (drinks and dessert will be provided) and canned goods for needy families. Game-appropriate attire, please (no dresses). Call for more information. Russian Outreach Bible Study November 26 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. Audio/Visual Volunteers Needed The Grace Church Audio/Visual Department is looking for volunteers to help serve the church body. Must have experience in one or more of the following areas live or studio sound, lighting controls, projection, livestream, or other related fields. For more information, please av@gracechurch.org or call One with Christ Monday, November 20 9:30 a.m. CC130 Bible study primarily for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce. 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.