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1 CAMEROON CM JUNE 2 13, 2018 ENGLAND 1 GB APRIL 4 13, 2018 ENGLAND, LONDON 2 GB MAY 26 JUNE 9, 2018 NEW ZEALAND NZL MAY 27 JUNE 10, 2018 COLOMBIA CO JUNE 1 16, 2018 CAMEROON CM JUNE 2 13, 2018 MD ESP John MacArthur MADAGASCAR Vol. 22 No. 17 April 29, 2018 SPAIN PASTOR-TEACHER JUNE 20 JULY 4, 2018 JUNE 21 JULY 6, 2018 Clayton Erb / Minister of Music UA UKRAINE JUNE 14 JULY 1, 2018 NORTHERN IRELAND IRL JUNE 15 26, 2018 MADAGASCAR MD JUNE 20 JULY 4, 2018 ESP SPAIN JUNE 21 JULY 6, 2018 Welcome to the Lord s SWITZERLAND day ALBANIA AL CH worship service at Grace Church. We are truly blessed to be here this morning as we open God s JULY 1 14, 2018 Word together, sing His praises, JPN JULY 20 AUGUST 7, 2018 JAPAN and enjoy a time of fellowship in His presence. Be sure to take advantage of JULY 6 20, 2018 MW MALAWI BUILDING TRIP the many fellowship and ministry opportunities available to our church family today and throughout the week. JULY 29 AUGUST 10, 2018 PH PHILIPPINES JULY 11 25, 2018 MEXICO MEX JULY 29 AUGUST 5, 2018 ARGENTINA AR JULY 13 23, 2018 MW MALAWI AUGUST 23 SEPTEMBER 7, 2018 MYANMAR MM JULY 16 27, 2018 HONG KONG HKG SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 5, 2018 ENGLAND, LONDON 1 GB JULY 17 28, 2018 SINGAPORE SG DECEMBER 13 24, 2018

2 TODAY 8:30 & 10:30* am Concerto I: Allegro Handel Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 404 My Faith Has Found a Resting Place Congregation My Faith Looks Up to Thee Mason/Maddux-Rice String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano I Am Hill/Marsh Children s Choir; Kellie Cunningham, Director Hymn 6 The God of Abraham Praise Congregation Only Trust Him Stockton/Sanborn Worship Choir Hymn 407 It Is Well with My Soul Congregation MESSAGE: WALKING IN THE SPIRIT, PART 3 John MacArthur Galatians 5:16 26 Doxology Hymn Congregation Now Thank We All Our God Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Great Is Thy Faithfulness Chisholm/Runyan Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Short-Term Ministries Dedication In the Valley Kauflin/Martin Lisa Martin MESSAGE: LIVING LIFE WITH PASSION Alex Montoya Selected Scriptures 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 Only Trust Him Come, every soul by sin oppressed; There s mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest By trusting in His Word. Only trust Him, only trust Him, Only trust Him now; He will save you, He will save you, He will save you now. For Jesus shed His precious blood Rich blessings to bestow; He offers now the crimson flood To wash us white as snow. Yes, Jesus is the truth, the way, That leads you into rest; Believe in Him without delay And you are fully blessed. Words and music by John H. Stockton (1874, 1869); arranged by Jan Sanborn Doxology Hymn Hymn 377 May the Mind of Christ My Savior May the mind of Christ, my Savior, Live in me from day to day, By His love and pow r controlling All I do and say. May I run the race before me, Strong and brave to face the foe, Looking only unto Jesus As I onward go. 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. Next Membership Class May :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 Fundamentals of the Faith Hands for Hope Local Outreach On the Patio Children s Hunger Fund Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel) Women s Spring Event The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) MESSAGE Ananias and Sapphira Lie to the Holy Spirit PASSAGE Acts 4:32 5:11 PRINCIPLE Believers should fear being hypocrites. FEATURED HYMN Holy Spirit, Living Breath of God (Hymns of Grace No. 318) ASK YOUR CHILD Why did God take the lives of Ananias and Sapphira? APPLY By fearing God, who has power over life and death. THIS WEEK As a family, read Acts 4:32 5:11. NEXT WEEK Acts 6:1 7:60 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. GRACE BOOKS HIGHLIGHT DEFINING DECEPTION BY COSTI HINN & ANTHONY WOOD An evenhanded examination of the strange phenomena and distinctive doctrines currently emanating from the charismatic community. What Hinn and Wood have given us is an invaluable resource that could well prove to be one of the most important books of the decade. John MacArthur Available today for 20% off retail Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Why Is Preaching Worth Fighting For? How to Study the Bible 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 No One Can Separate Us 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 FEATURE Foster Care Awareness It is wonderful to see families in our church minister to children in need through foster care. They are a constant, tangible example of the gospel of Christ as they practice pure and undefiled religion (James 1:27). As our church recognizes National Adoption Awareness Month throughout May, it is our great pleasure to share this testimony from Sheldon and Alana Ko, who have served little ones in need through foster care since We were already a family of six. Why did we become foster parents? Why would we decide to add two foster children to our family, along with all the challenges and responsibilities that come with them? Simply put, the answer is because God has adopted us. We were once enemies of God, orphans, and estranged because of our sin, but God in His kindness saved us and adopted us as His own children (Romans 8:14 17; Galatians 4:4 5). God has a special love for orphans (James 1:27), and because of His grace in our lives we have this same heart. We decided to become foster parents so that we could provide a loving, Christ-centered home for the fatherless to tell these little children about the gospel with the hope that they too might be adopted by God. Now, it s true that foster care and adoption are often two different things. While some children have an immediate need for an adoptive family, many foster children will eventually be reunited with their biological families. When a new child is placed with a foster family, it is impossible to know what the next day, month, or year hold. That little one may stay a week or a lifetime. So how can foster families deal with the pain of frequent loss and the lack of influence over court and county decisions? First, foster parents must remember that God is in control. They can trust Him in all that He does because He will always accomplish His good pleasure (Isaiah 46:10) and He works all things for good in the lives of His people (Romans 8:28). So even when circumstances don t make sense, God can be trusted. Second, foster parents should create specific guidelines so that the whole family is clear on why they are fostering. Our family has adopted the following three principles. 1. Take care of the immediate needs of the child. We have no control over whether the child leaves our home, but we do have full control on how we love that child while they are in our home. These children need safety, stability, and self-sacrificing attachment from a family who has counted the cost. 2. Work toward reunification. We must remember that this child is not our child, and that they have parent(s) and family who are actively working to improve their own situation and reunify with their children. It is our job to do whatever we can to facilitate that reunion. This time is also a rich opportunity to evangelize the whole family. 3. If reunification is not possible, provide permanency through adoption. If the courts determine that the family is not fit to have their child returned to them, we can move toward adoption. Many foster cases turn into adoption cases, but we don t fight for adoption unless reunification is not possible. We don t want to compete with the family, because our loss is the other family s gain. If you want an opportunity to extend Christ s love to needy children and their families in the same way that God has loved you through Christ, consider foster care and adoption. The need is great, and while the challenges are undeniable, the blessing is very rich. For more information about foster care or adoption, please visit handsforhope@gracechurch.org or call

5 Foster Care Informational Lunch May 6 12:30 p.m. T273 Join us to learn more about foster care and foster adoption. Families welcome (childcare available for children up to five years old). RSVP by May 1 to H4H@gracechurch.org. FEATURE

6 2018 HOLDING THE ROPE HIGHLIGHTS GRACECHURCH.ORG/ As William Carey was about to embark upon his mission trip to India in 1793, he looked around at the small band of brothers with him and said, I will go down, if you will hold the rope. This year we are sending twenty-one Short-Term Ministry teams (more than 200 members of our church family) to partner with GMI missionaries in eighteen countries around the world, and we re asking you to help hold the rope. Your support is vital to the effectiveness, strength, and purpose of our trips to glorify God by strengthening our missionaries and their ministries. In tonight s evening service, we will commission and pray for our teams as they prepare to serve. We hope you will come rejoice with us and see how God is extending the ministry of Grace Church around the world. Thank you for helping make it possible to serve and bless our missionaries. Come hold the rope with us and be a part of For more information about supporting this year s teams, please visit gracechurch.org/stm or stm@gracechurch.org. Pizza Fundraiser Immediately following tonight s service, Grace Grill will be selling artisan pizza. All proceeds will go to support Short-Term Ministries. DATE Tonight! TIME 7:30 p.m. Please pray with us That our teams would glorify God in their ministries That our team members would be given a passion for missions as they experience first-hand ministry in foreign countries That God would use these trips to encourage believers and bring salvation to unbelievers That our team members would adjust quickly to cultural differences, and be flexible with logistical changes For safe travel, health, energy, and strength

7 Departing for the Field Michael Tsvirinko has been part of Grace Church since Raised in a pastor s home in Russia, he discovered a love for aviation upon immigrating to California and began to serve Christ as a mechanic/pilot missionary. Michael completed his M.Div. at The Master s Seminary in 2013, and has led the Russian Bible Study since then. He looks forward to serving the local churches of far east Russia, where he will fly to unreached villages to conduct evangelism, train men for ministry, and invest in the developing local aviation industry. Sunday Evening Sermon Series Echoes of Shepherds Conference Don t miss the final installment of this exciting series of messages drawn from this year s conference seminars. Tonight s speaker is Alex Montoya. Faith Promise Next week marks the beginning of the Faith Promise giving cycle. Please prayerfully consider supporting our missionaries in this way. With the Lord Helen Aguirre, Elisabeth Effinger, Joan Entingh, and Fred Rose recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember their families in your prayers. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. Psalm 116:15 Monthly Missions Meeting Hosted by the Elders Council Handling Outreach (ECHO) Tuesday, May 1 7:00 p.m. T260s Come hear updates from our missionaries and local outreach ministries, pray for their needs, and learn how you can be involved. Women s Spring Event Seasons of Grace Saturday, May 19 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Family Center Cost: $20 Register on the patio on Sunday mornings, or online at gracechurch.org/women. Parenting for Life A Biblical Guide for Shepherding the Family May 27 August 26 (Sundays; no meetings in July) 7:00 p.m. H Instructor: Rich Harasick To register for class and childcare or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens. Space is limited. Order curriculum at the bookstore. Titus 2 Tuesday May 8 7:00 p.m. This month s topic: Resting in God s Promises Studies meet in Encino, Glendale, Northridge, Shadow Hills, Simi Valley, and Valencia. Women of all ages are invited for a time of discussion and fellowship. For specific meeting locations and RSVP information, visit gracechurch.org/t2t. 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.