October 11, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 19 No. 41

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1 Vol. 19 No. 41 October 11, 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 Sonata III Mendelssohn Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 92 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling Congregation Hymn 89 Our Great Savior The King of Love My Shepherd Is Trad./Pinkston-Rice String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Organ Benedictus Sproul-Lippencott-Forrest Worship Choir Hymn 79 Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee Congregation A Place Called Mt. Calvary Goodman/Rice Christian Ebner MESSAGE: HATED WITHOUT A CAUSE John MacArthur John 15:17 25 Doxology Hymn Congregation Grand Triumphal Chorus Guilmant Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Here Is Love Trad./Rice Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Baptism Rick McLean My Worth Is Not in What I Own Getty-Kendrick Tricia Hulet, James Phillipps MESSAGE: THE LORD SPEAKS TO HIS CHURCH IN A HOSTILE WORLD, PART 6 Sardis: The Dead Church John MacArthur Revelation 3:1 6 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 Benedictus Chosen first among the priests, to serve within the temple wall, Zacharias stood in awe as he heard the angel call. Benedictus, Benedictus, Blessed is the Lord. Benedictus, Benedictus, God s incarnate Word. Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, will come to raise salvation s horn. God incarnate, Word made flesh, to a virgin shall be born. Benedictus, Benedictus, Blessed is the Lord. Benedictus, Benedictus, God s incarnate Word. Christ brings light to sin s dark night, our Dayspring, Jesus from on high; Saints and angels sing God s praise, all the earth and heav ns reply. Benedictus, Benedictus, Blessed is the Lord. Benedictus, Benedictus, God s incarnate Word. God s incarnate Word. Benedictus, Benedictus. Beckenhorst Press, Inc. Lyrics by R.C. Sproul (2014); music by Jeff Lippencott and Dan Forrest (2014) Doxology Hymn Hymn 27 Tell Out, My Soul Tell out, my soul, the greatness of the Lord! Unnumbered blessings give my spirit voice; Tender to me the promise of His Word; In God my Savior shall my heart rejoice. Tell out, my soul, the greatness of His might! Powers and dominions lay their glory by. Proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, The hungry fed, the humble lifted high by Hope Publishing Co. UBP. CCLI Lic

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 102 8:30 & 10:30 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. 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 Walk for Life On the Patio Logos Institute Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel) Women s Fall Event The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) God Floods the Earth Genesis 6:5 7:24 God judges man for his sinfulness. Amazing Grace Why was God going to flood the earth? By repenting and trusting Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord. As a family, read Genesis 6:5 7:24. Genesis 8:1 9:17 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 QUEST FOR THE HISTORICAL ADAM by William VanDoodewaard The most urgent question related to beginnings has to do with the existence of Adam Albert Mohler Very masterfully done J.I. Packer A valuable and significant contribution Sinclair Ferguson Free with the purchase of any sale item! Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Stories with Purpose: Unlocking the Parables of Jesus 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 Purpose of Parables 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 TODAY Adapted from Lesson 5 of the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore. All audio is available for free listening or downloading.

4 THE GOD-CENTERED PUR LOGOS INSTITUTE FEATURE The name Puritan was originally used in the 1560s as an insult against those who advocated for purity in worship and doctrine in the Church of England. The Puritans took the baton from Reformers like Luther, Tyndale, Calvin, and Knox men who sought separation from the heresy of the Roman Catholic Church. It was the passionate preaching and careful shepherding of the Puritans that helped prevent Christians from relapsing into Catholic practices and rituals after the Reformation. Some of the godliest and most pious men to ever walk the planet, these heroes of church history continue to stand as examples of purity in both life and doctrine. Samuel Rutherford Rutherford is perhaps the least known of the four men this conference will cover. As a pastor, he was separated from his church because of his belief that the head of the church is Jesus Christ rather than the king of England. Though he was persecuted for this belief, Rutherford would not relent on his conviction that no man has authority over the church but Jesus Christ Himself. Rutherford was also influential in reforming government and restoring the idea of God s ultimate authority over government officials. Rather than a monarchy, he favored a Republican form of government with laws rooted and grounded in the morality of Scripture. John Owen Perhaps Owen s life, preaching, and writing can best be summarized by a famous line he wrote in The Mortification of Sin Be killing sin, or sin will be killing you. Those who knew him best described him as one who loved holiness and hated sin, and his preaching and writing are marked by both a deep theology of sin as well as practical helps for killing it. While our culture has changed since the seventeenth century when Owen lived, sinful human nature has not. John Owen s life and works still challenge Christians to think soberly about temptation and awaken them from apathetic attitudes toward holiness. John Bunyan Bunyan is best known for writing The Pilgrim s Progress, which has been translated into 200 languages and has never been out of print since its publication in He was a lay pastor who was imprisoned in 1661, during a time when the monarchy outlawed public religious gatherings outside the Church of England. It was during this twelve-year imprisonment that he wrote his classic work. After being released from prison, Bunyan did not return to his trade; instead, he devoted himself fully to preaching God s Word and shepherding God s people. Matthew Henry Perhaps no other Puritan has been more used of God to spread a love for and right understanding of God s Word than Matthew Henry. His doctrinally sound and devotional

5 SUIT OF THE PURITANS commentaries have been read by thousands over the past three centuries. Henry s commitment to good hermeneutics and indepth exegesis have set a pace and a pattern for all serious students of God s Word who would follow after him. Samuel Rutherford, John Owen, John Bunyan, and Matthew Henry stood for purity of life and purity of doctrine. As a result, God used them to crystallize the doctrines rediscovered during the Reformation doctrines like salvation by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone. Join us on October 23 24, as Dr. Steve Lawson brings these giants of the faith to life as he explores The God-Centered Pursuit of the Puritans. A CONFERENCE PRESENTED BY LOGOS INSTITUTE MEN WHO ROCKED THE WORLD THE GOD-CENTERED PURSUIT OF THE PURITANS RUTHERFORD OWEN BUNYAN HENRY October 23 24, 2015 Friday 7:30-10:00 p.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Grace Community Church Family Center $25 (includes breakfast) Speaker: Steve Lawson For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/logos. FEATURE

6 HIGHLIGHTS Grace Around the World The Luehrmann Family Michael & Emily, Anna, Elijah, Rosie, Liam, Joshua Serving in England since 2004 Prayer / Praise Pray for our church as we start looking for a new assistant pastor. Give thanks for two women from a middle eastern country who have professed faith and are going to be baptized. Faith Promise Last week you generously gave $17,581. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world. Recognizing Our Servant-Leaders The time has come to nominate Grace Church deacons and deaconesses for To nominate someone for an area of service, complete a nomination form (available from the church receptionist and at the Welcome Center) and return it to the receptionist no later than Sunday, October 18. Local Outreach Spotlight Retirement Home Ministry Sundays, 1:00 3:00 p.m. On Sunday afternoons teams of volunteers visit two assisted-living facilities in Northridge. They provide a worship service with songs, Scripture reading, exhortation, and a short sermon. This is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and minister to the fainthearted. For more information call

7 Communion October 18 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 Elders Meeting Thursday, October 15 7 p.m. T262 Open to our church family Good Neighbors As a courtesy to our neighbors, please avoid parking in front of the houses surrounding Grace Church. Instead, use one of the designated parking lots. If street parking is unavoidable, we urge you to be especially attentive to and considerate of our neighbors comfort and property. Joint Heirs Ladies TEA Teaching, Edification, Application Monday, October 12 7:00 p.m. T260s Speaker: Laurie Price All women are welcome. With the Lord Pelogeya Tsvirinko recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember her family in your prayers. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. Psalm 116:15 Steeple House Sunday Evenings in October 7:30 11:00 p.m. Throughout the month of October, come enjoy an extended time of fellowship, your favorite beverages, and special music on GraceWalk after the evening worship service. Walk for Life Supporting the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic Saturday, October 24 8:30 a.m. Noon New Life Church of the Nazarene, Northridge Stop by 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. Job Opportunities 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 Web Developer/Programmer. The Grace Church IT Department has an opening for a Web developer/programmer. Must be proficient in HTML/CSS, objectoriented programming, server-side scripting, and relational databases. A degree in Computer or Information Science or equivalent experience preferred. Sojourners Women s Fellowship Thursday, October 15 9:30 11:30 a.m. T270s Speaker: Marjorie Stamper All women are welcome. Call for more information. 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: Mike Johnston Cornerstone (All ages) T371 Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Mark Tatlock Doulos (Young families & singles) 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 Mentally Disabled CC130 (east) Pastor: Rick McLean Spanish Adult Sunday School H Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Angel Cardoza Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney Children s Sunday School 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 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 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 Logos Institute 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.