August 6, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 21 No. 32

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1 Vol. 21 No. 32 August 6, 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 BILL BRANDENSTEIN, DIRECTOR Concerto I: Allegro Handel Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 36 Immortal, Invisible Congregation Hymn 53 A Mighty Fortress Is Our God I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say Trad./Palmer-Oliver-Rice String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord Mendelssohn/Bock-Rice Worship Choir Hymn 69 Day by Day Congregation My Father s Heart Eaton/Rice Tricia Hulet MESSAGE: LIQUID PRAYER Austin Duncan Psalm 6 Now Thank We All Our God Crüger/Thompson Organ Postlude 6:00 pm O Father, You Are Sovereign Teschner Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Hymn 126 Behold Our God Offertory MESSAGE: WHO IS THIS SON OF MAN? Paul Twiss Daniel 7:13 14 Postlude Family Concert Plaza Fellowship * 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. Instrumental Praise I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say I heard the voice of Jesus say, Come unto Me and rest; Lay down, O weary one, lay down your head upon My breast. I came to Jesus as I was, so weary, worn, and sad; I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad. I heard the voice of Jesus say, Behold, I freely give The living water, thirsty one; stoop down, and drink, and live. I came to Jesus, and I drank of that life-giving stream; My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, and now I live in Him. I heard the voice of Jesus say, I am this dark world s light; Look unto Me, your morn shall rise, and all your day be bright. I looked to Jesus, and I found in Him my star, my sun; And in that light of life I ll walk till trav ling days are done. Lyrics by Horatius Bonar (1846); music by John B. Dykes (1864); arranged by Palmer, Oliver, and Rice To maintain a worshipful atmosphere in the services, please do not applaud after musical numbers.

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 101 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 MESSAGE PASSAGE PRINCIPLE HYMN OF THE MONTH ASK YOUR CHILD APPLY THIS WEEK NEXT WEEK On GraceWalk Fundamentals of the Faith Local Outreach On the Patio Children s Ministry Volunteer Information Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel) The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) God Moves the Jews to Restore Worship Ezra 1 6 Believers respond to the blessing of worship by submitting their hearts to God. Great Is Thy Faithfulness How did the Israelites worship God? By repenting from false worship and following Christ. As a family, read selected portions of Ezra 1 6. Ezra 7 10 Bookstore The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center. HIGHLIGHT JOHN KNOX: FEARLESS FAITH by Steve Lawson Take a deep breath as you turn the first page; this story may leave you breathless, but you will almost certainly feel spiritually fitter by the end! Sinclair Ferguson Available today for 50% off retail price Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Lessons for a Modern-Day Disciple 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 I Am the Bread of Life 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 Investing in FEATURE Remember those who led you, who spoke the word of God to you; and considering the result of their conduct, imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 Most of us can remember the special teachers we had as children men and women whose influence shaped who we are today. Maybe they were funny and energetic, especially kind and gracious, or just good listeners. Some of us even heard the gospel for the first time from a teacher. Whatever the reason, these teachers made a lasting impression on us, and maybe even changed our perspectives. We remember them because they affected our lives, not only in the truth they shared, but also in how they lived their own lives. The kids who go through Children s Ministry at Grace Church have teachers just like that. Ask any child on campus about the people who explain God s Word to them, spend time with them on the Lord s Day, and offer them warm and welcoming smiles in the classroom, and they ll tell you about their teachers. One of the greatest benefits of serving in Children s Ministry is this unique opportunity to invest in the lives of impressionable children, and build lasting, Christcentered relationships with them week after week. These servants in Children s Ministry get to teach these children, help them grow, and spend time with them in a fun, energetic environment while making an eternal impact on their lives.

5 Eternity We are blessed to have more than 1,000 children on our campus each Sunday, which means there are many ways in which you can serve. In Children s Ministry, you can serve in our nursery by caring for babies and toddlers, or serve with older children in a Sunday school class. You can serve in our special needs class, or in Adventure Kids an exciting new ministry focused on Bible memorization on Sunday evenings. You can also serve as part of our welcome team for new families who are visiting Grace Church for the first time. an eternal impression on the lives of children at Grace Church, we invite you to come by one of the Children s Ministry tables on the patio this morning. We d love to talk to you about making an investment in our children for eternity. FEATURE These are just a few of the ways you can serve our church family and have an influence for Christ in a child s life. If you re looking for an exciting opportunity to serve in a tangible way and make

6 Grace Around the World Marty & Patricia Wolf Serving since 1978 Prayer / Praise Pray that the Jews and Gentiles we know would see Jesus in our lives and come to faith in Him. Praise God for who He is, not just for the blessings He gives us. HIGHLIGHTS Faith Promise Last week you generously gave $10,386. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world. Fundamentals of the Faith Designed to equip you with a solid foundation in God s Word, Fundamentals of the Faith is a week course that teaches the basic doctrines of the Bible. Learn about the attributes of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and many other foundational biblical truths. Classes are available during both Sunday morning services, as well as on select weekday evenings. To sign up, visit the table on GraceWalk on Sunday mornings.

7 Blood Drive August 13 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. The Cedars-Sinai Bloodmobile will be in the main parking lot, on the west side of the seminary building. Register online at DonateBloodCedars.org through the Locate A Blood Drive tool (using our Donor Group Code, GRCC ), or or text names and preferred times to Dave at KeysD@cshs.org or Walk-Ins are also welcome. Adventure Club Volunteer Registration July 16 August 25 Adventure Club is a new, high-energy children s program which will take place on Sunday evenings. Register today at gracechurch.org/adventureclub. Job Opportunity Grace Grill. Grace Church has part-time opening (25 29 hours per week) for the Grace Grill team. Anyone interested in food and customer service is encouraged to apply. Prior experience is not necessary, just a heart to serve and a desire to learn new skills and grow. Must be able to bend, push and pull while lifting up to 50 lbs. for some positions. 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 of ce of Human Resources at hr@gracechurch.org or 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 Administrative Assistant. The Master s Seminary Admissions and Student Services Department is looking for a highly relational administrative assistant with a desire to serve both prospective and current students. Proficient computer skills required. Apply at masters.edu/jobs. Communion August 13 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord s death until He comes. 1 Corinthians 11:26 Logos Institute Fall Classes The Final Act A Study of the End Times and Why It Matters for Us Today August 5 19 (Saturdays) 8:00 11:00 a.m. Instructor: Chris Gee Cost: $20 Saved and Sanctified An In-Depth Look at How Christ Saved the Church, and Its Mission in the World September 5 October 10 (Tuesdays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Eric Dodson Cost: $20 Discipleship Counseling 1 Introduction to Biblical Counseling September 6 December 6 (Wednesdays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. Instructor: Bill Shannon Cost: $75 For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/logos. Hands for Hope For information about adoption and orphan care, visit gracechurch.org/handsforhope. 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: Mike Johnston 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: Mike Johnston 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 T273 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Night Prayer Group T385 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Discovery (Grades 1 6) Family Center Discovery Kids (Ages 3 5) CC 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.