June 17, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 22 No. 24

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1 Vol. 22 No. 24 June 17, 2018 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 8:30 & 10:30* am Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine Knapp/Hebble Jan Sanborn, Organist Hymn 431 God of Our Fathers Congregation Brethren, We Have Met to Worship Moore/Rice Brass Ensemble, Organ How Firm a Foundation Trad./Marsh Worship Choir Hymn 55 O God, Our Help in Ages Past Congregation Rise Up, O Men of God Walter/Erb-Rice Men s Quartet MESSAGE: WAR OF THE WORLDVIEWS Nathan Busenitz 1 Corinthians 1:18 31 Instrumental Praise Brethren, We Have Met to Worship Brethren we have met to worship And adore the Lord our God; Will you pray with all your power, While we try to preach the Word? All is vain unless the Spirit Of the Holy One comes down; Brethren, pray, and holy manna Will be showered all around. TODAY Praise to the Lord, the Almighty Trad/Manz Organ Postlude 6:00 pm Oh, How Good It Is Getty-Holmes-Townend Instrumental Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Baptism Ace Davis Hymn 198 Across the Lands Offertory MESSAGE: DIVINE COMFORT IN THE MIDST OF AFFLICTION Mike Riccardi 2 Corinthians 1:3 7 Postlude Let us love our God supremely, Let us love each other too; Let us love and pray for sinners Til our God makes all things new. Then He ll call us home to heaven, At His table we ll sit down; Christ will gird Himself and serve us With sweet manna all around. Lyrics by George Atkins (1819); music by William Moore (1825) * 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. 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 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. Generations of Grace Children s Sunday School The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) MESSAGE God Frees Peter from Prison PASSAGE Acts 12:1 24 On GraceWalk Camp Regen Fundamentals of the Faith Local Outreach On the Patio Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel) PRINCIPLE The sovereign God blesses His servants but punishes His enemies. FEATURED HYMN And Can It Be? (Hymns of Grace No. 180) ASK YOUR CHILD Why did God punish Herod? APPLY By believing that God works through prayer. THIS WEEK As a family, read Acts 12:1 24. NEXT WEEK Acts 15:1 35 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 THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO GOD by John MacArthur The latest in the Gospel According to series from Pastor John. Available today for 30% off retail or 50% off retail when you purchase two or more. June Sale! 25% off retail on our Christian Living, Children s, Spanish, and MacArthur sections. Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Why Do I Still Sin? 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 Creating Shade for Your Children, 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 FEATURE JULY Summer is an exciting season at Grace Community Church. Every year we look forward to fresh opportunities for fellowship around learning and living out God s Word. One of the important ways we create those opportunities is through Sundays in July. During the month of July, our regular adult fellowship groups take a break and are replaced by a variety of special, elective classes. Designed to help us think more biblically about important topics, these classes have the added benefit of giving us a chance to hear from different teachers and fellowship outside of our regular circles. This year s Sundays in July classes are listed in the brochure you received along with this morning s Grace Today. Organized into seven general categories, these classes are designed to equip our church family in key areas of life while allowing us to go deeper in our study of certain topics by offering multiple seminars in each category. Whether you have questions about a theological topic, need biblical guidance in a counseling scenario, or feel overwhelmed by one of the challenging social issues our culture is facing, these sessions are designed to provide you with a thoroughly biblical perspective. Contemporary Issues The church s response to politics and culture is integral to our Christian testimony. One panel and three sessions will consider how the church should engage with the social justice movement, and another session will address how Christians should behave on social media in responding to cultural issues. Theology What we believe about God informs everything we do and think. Each session in this category, with topics ranging from the holiness of God to the mystical-miracle movement, will help you deepen your theological convictions. Bible These sessions will focus on the Bible s different books, characters, topics, and themes, with the goal of enriching worship in both your own life and within our church family. Missions The sessions in this category will focus on the church s call to global gospel ministry. With these seminars, we re looking forward to things like a live conversation with our missionaries and a session on current trends in modern missions.

5 Marriage and Parenting The Bible offers great wisdom on relationships, marriage, and parenting, and these sessions are designed to help you navigate those areas of your life while giving you the opportunity to ask questions on these topics. Counseling Biblical counseling focuses on applying the Bible to all areas of life, especially with difficult issues like reconciliation, purity, addictions, fear, and anxiety. This category will offer helpful seminars on many of these practical topics. Spanish This year, we are offering ten sessions in Spanish that will address a variety of the issues listed in the other six categories. Open to all, these seminars provide a great opportunity for fellowship with people in our Spanish Ministry. Don t miss this sweet time of fellowship and important time of equipping beginning July 1. We trust Sundays in July will be a refreshing and encouraging highlight of your summer. STM GRACECHURCH.ORG/STM SHORT-TERM MINISTRIES HIGHLIGHT Please pray for our teams as they prepare for, serve, and return from the field. TEAM MADAGASCAR JUNE 20 JULY 4 TEAM MEMBERS: David Cunningham (team leader), Savannah Benton, Donald Brown, Hannah Cullen, Diana Hayes, Nicole Higa, Sarah Karkenny, Sidney Mendoza, Lauren Nardone, Crystal Solley, Jennifer Wozny HOST: Faly Ravoahangy, Ankadivato Biblical Baptist Church MINISTRY: VBS TEAM SPAIN JUNE 21 JULY 6 TEAM MEMBERS: Jonathan Tucker (team leader), Pamela Carulli, Hannah Grewe, Joseph Grewe, Trevor Guyle, Ashlynn McGuff, Olivia McGuire, Elizabeth Portillo, Melinda Rollema, Kaitlyn Taylor, Sarah Tomuta, Jhaneth Vasquez, Juan Vasquez HOST: Heber Torres, Iglesia de Marín MINISTRY: VBS, Open-Air Evangelism HIGHLIGHT

6 HIGHLIGHTS Logos Institute Summer Class Praise the Son This class will help you understand the person and work of Jesus Christ and learn to love Him more. July 2 August 6 (Mondays) 6:00 8:30 p.m. H224 Instructor: Eric Dodson Cost: $50 For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/logos. Camp Grace Volunteers Needed July Big Basin, Santa Cruz Special Ministries has an urgent need for volunteers to serve at camp this summer. For more information, call Pastor Rick McLean at Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic Fundraiser Now through June 24 Be sure to pick up an OAPC baby bottle at the Welcome Center this morning, fill it with change, and return it to the Welcome Center. This is a great way to help raise support for the vital, ongoing ministry of the Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic. For more information, contact Local Outreach at Happy Father s Day A righteous man who walks in his integrity How blessed are his sons after him. Proverbs 20:7 Faith Promise Last week you generously gave $33,659. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world. Local Outreach Spotlight Russian Outreach Bible Study June 24 12:30 2:30 p.m. T372 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 as we pray about how to reach the Russian community in Los Angeles with the gospel of Jesus Christ.

7 Elders Meeting Thursday, June 21 7:00 p.m. CC230s Open to our church family Junior High Summer Camp June 30 July 3 Hartland Christian Camp Registration closes June 24. For details or to register, visit gracechurch.org/xchange. Job Opportunities Grace Grill. Grace Church is looking for part-time (8 29 hours/week) team members for Grace Grill. 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. 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 HR at HR@gracechurch.org or Medical Assistant or EMT. The Master s University Health Center has a parttime opening for a Medical Assistant or EMT (20 hours/week). Requirements include excellent customer service skills, familiarity with medical insurance plans, a desire to learn, and a passion for helping others. Must have a positive and professional attitude, accurate record keeping skills, ability to analyze and solve problems, a working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and the ability to compose, proofread, and edit correspondence. Applicants must have a demonstrated commitment to the doctrinal position of TMU and an ongoing desire to serve others. For more information or to request an application, HumanResources@masters.edu or call Communion June 24 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 Regen 2018 High School Summer Camp July Registration is now open at gracechurch.org/oneighty. Scholarships Bless a high school student at camp this summer. Pick up a scholarship envelope from the patio table this morning or call for more information. Philip Webb Concert The Master s University Saturday, June 23 7:30 p.m. Recital Hall Admission is free. RSVP to vpark@masters.edu or Summer Sports Camps for Kids The Master s University Baseball Basketball Volleyball Soccer All camps are led by The Master s University coaches and players and held on the university campus. For more information or to register, visit gomustangs.com. 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.