January 4, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 19 No. 1

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1 Vol. 19 No. 1 January 4, 2015 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 Fugue in G ( Gigue ) Bach Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 268 God, Our Father, We Adore Thee Congregation Hymn 267 Come, Thou Almighty King Holy, Holy, Holy Dykes/Rice Brass Ensemble, Organ Jesus Shall Reign Hatton/Kirkland Worship Choir Hymn 173 All Glory, Laud and Honor Congregation He s Always Been Faithful Chisholm-Runyan/Groves-Fettke-Rice Grace Chung MESSAGE: OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR Steve Lawson Revelation 5:1 14 Doxology Hymn Congregation O Christ, Forgive Thy Servants Dupré Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Higher Ground Gorden/Kee Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Creation Sings the Father s Song Getty-Townend Offertory MESSAGE: OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR Steve Lawson Psalm 22 I Will Sing of the Mercies Fillmore/Sturz Organ Postlude * Interpreting for the deaf is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. Arabic translation for the 10:30 a.m. service is available at gracechurch.org/live. Anthem Jesus Shall Reign Jesus shall reign where er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His Kingdom spread from shore to shore, Til moons shall wax and wane no more. To Him shall endless prayer be made, And endless praises crown His head; His name like sweet perfume shall rise With ev ry morning sacrifice. People and realms of ev ry tongue Dwell on His love with sweetest song; And infant voices shall proclaim Their early blessings on His name. Let ev ry creature rise and bring His grateful honors to our King; Angels descend with songs again, And earth repeat, and earth repeat, And earth repeat the loud Amen! Words by Isaac Watts, 1719 (based on Psalm 72); music by John Hatton, 1793 Doxology Hymn Hymn 363 More Love to Thee More love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee! Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee! Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise; This be the parting cry My heart shall raise; This still my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ to Thee, More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

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 :30 a.m. T66 (basement) 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 Grace Books Express Local Outreach On the Patio Generations of Grace Children s Sunday School Shepherds Conference Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel) The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) Bookstore The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center. HIGHLIGHT SELECT PRAYER AND DEVOTIONAL SALE Available today for 25% off retail price EXPRESS CHECK-OUT on GraceWalk Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Who Can Be Right with God Four Ways to Miss Heaven TODAY MESSAGE God Judges Sodom and Gomorrah PASSAGE Genesis 18:16 19:29 PRINCIPLE God hates and judges sin. HYMN OF THE MONTH All Creatures of Our God and King ASK YOUR CHILD Why was God going to punish the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? APPLY By turning from sin. THIS WEEK As a family, read Genesis 18:16 19:29. NEXT WEEK Genesis 21:1 14 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 SiriusXM CHANNEL 131 M F 2:00 am & 8:00 pm TELEVISION gty.org/television An Introduction to Christ in the Old Testament NRB Network CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm ONLINE gty.org Sunday sermons Audio archive: John MacArthur s pulpit ministry Resource library: books, study guides, videos, Q&As All audio is available for free listening or downloading.

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5 THE MASTER S EXPERIENCE SCOTT BASOLO DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING & ADMISSIONS THE MASTER S SEMINARY Every year dozens of men and their families relocate to study at The Master s Seminary (TMS). They come to us from across North America and around the world. While convinced of God s call to ministry and desiring the excellent training that TMS provides, many prospective students are unsure about what the transition to life in Southern California looks like. In response, Grace Community Church and The Master s Seminary are partnering to create The Master s Experience, an innovative program that will allow men and their families a four-day preview of life and ministry in Southern California. The Master s Experience is scheduled to begin Saturday, January 31 and conclude Tuesday, February 3. Men will participate in a variety of activities throughout the four days, each designed to introduce them to our seminary, our church, and the Southern California lifestyle. To build on our tradition of integrating the training men receive at The Master s Seminary with the life of Grace Church, we are asking for your help. We would ask you to join us in praying for this event. Pray that God would be glorified, and that He would send us the men of His choosing. Please also consider hosting one of these men in your home during the four days of The Master s Experience. We need host homes in the northern Los Angeles County area to provide housing for the men, and in some cases, their wives. If you are interested in hosting a prospective student and his wife, please call the TMS Admissions Office at We will be glad to answer any questions you might have and provide additional information about the program. Thanks for considering this is opportunity to bless prospective students preparing for a lifetime of service. We look forward to your partnership. FEATURE

6 HIGHLIGHTS Communion January 11 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 Monthly Missions Meeting Hosted by the Elders Council Handling Outreach (ECHO) Tuesday, January 6 7 p.m. T260s Come hear updates from our missionaries and local outreach ministries, pray for their needs, and learn how you can be involved. Ethnic Outreach For information about the times and locations of our ethnic ministries, please contact the leaders at the addresses below. If you are interested in an ethnic outreach group that is not listed here, contact the local outreach office at Arabic Outreach arabicfellowship@gracechurch.org Filipino Outreach filipinofellowship@gracechurch.org Italian Outreach italianfellowship@gracechurch.org Korean Outreach koreanfellowship@gracechurch.org Russian Outreach russianfellowship@gracechurch.org Thai Outreach thaifellowship@gracechurch.org Grace Around the World The Floreen Family Matt & Rachel, Abigail, Naomi Serving in Malawi Since 2009 Prayer / Praise Praise God for a record number of people who have volunteered to serve in our church. Pray for our elders as we each begin to strategically disciple men for leadership roles. Faith Promise Remember, your Faith Promise giving is a great way to support our missionaries throughout the year. 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 Titus 2 Tuesday January 13 7 p.m. This month s topic: Amy Carmichael: God s Woman to India Studies meet in Canyon Country, 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/titus2. Shepherds Conference Scholarships Information about providing a scholarship for the 2015 Inerrancy Summit is available at the patio table this morning or gracechurch.org/scholarship. Volunteer Sign-Ups To sign up to volunteer to serve during the summit, stop by the patio table this morning or visit gracechurch.org/volunteer. Special Needs Sunday School Class Children s Ministry has an immediate opportunity for two couples/four adults to serve special needs children (and their families) in a new Sunday School class. For more information, call Sojourners Women s Fellowship Thursday, January 15 9:30 11:30 a.m. T270s Speaker: Rose Ann Stire All women are welcome. Call for more information. Juniors Winter Camp January Forest Home To register or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens or call Student Ministry ONEIGHTY and XCHANGE will not meet this morning, due to the winter retreats. Logos Institute The Holy Spirit and Angels January 12 February 16 (Mondays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. H Instructor: Chris Gee Cost: $50 Old Testament Survey: Genesis Esther January 13 May 8 (Tuesdays) 6:00 9:30 p.m. H Instructor: Mark Zhakevich Cost: $99 Discipleship Counseling: Level 2 January 14 April 8 (Wednesdays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. T370s Instructors: Bill Shannon, George Sanders Cost: $75 For more information or to register, stop by the patio table this morning or visit gracechurch.org/logos. One with Christ Monday, January 5 9:30 a.m. CC130 Bible study primarily for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce. ANNOUNCEMENTS

8 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 10:30 a.m. a.m. 5:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. Fridays 7:30 p.m. SUNDAY FELLOWSHIPS Children s Sunday School Visit the Welcome Center for room locations. Pastor: Matt White Cornerstone (All ages) T371 Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Tom Patton, Mark Tatlock Doulos (20s & 30s) 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: Andrew Curry Mentally Disabled CC130 (east) Pastor: Rick McLean Spanish Adult Sunday School H Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Heber Torres Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney Children s Sunday School Visit the Welcome Center for room locations. Pastor: Matt White Crossroads (College & young adults) Family Center Pastor: Austin Duncan High School (Grades 9 12) T73 (Basement) Pastor: Josh Petras Joint Heirs (All ages) T261 Pastor: John Street Mainstream (All ages) T361 Pastor: Rich Gregory Mentally Disabled CC130 (east) Pastor: Rick McLean Sojourners (All ages) T371 Pastor: William Varner Spanish Adult Sunday School H Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Ruben Pidal, Heber Torres Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney Neighborhood Outreach T273 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Night Prayer Group Grace Grill (next to the Children s Center) 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 Equipping Membership The Guild (Single adults) T361 Pastor: Don Carr MINISTRY DIRECTORY Men Outreach Pastoral Care & Counseling Prayer 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.