Multiplying Followers of Jesus Christ

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1 Multiplying Followers of Jesus Christ In order to protect the privacy of people in our congregation, the volunteer schedule and prayer requests will no longer appear in the online version of the bulletin. If you have any questions or would like a paper copy of the bulletin, please contact the church office at (608) or office@gracewaysaukprairie.org. Thank you for your understanding. 65 Thirteenth Street, Prairie du Sac, WI (608) gracewaysaukprairie.org office@gracewaysaukprairie.org

2 Gathering Mission Update Adoration & Praise Confession & Thanksgiving Offertory Proclamation Response WORSHIP SERVICE January 13, :30 a.m. Call to Worship Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee Announcements Cory Passahl Because Of Your Love Ever Be The Way Holy Spirit Congregational Prayer I Am Not Alone Pastor Bryan Brotherton Benediction Great Is Thy Faithfulness If you require hearing assistance, please notify an usher.

3 WELCOME! Printed name tags are in the foyer for high school students, members and regular attenders. Please wear your name tag during the worship service! Guests can request a printed name tag by completing the Welcome Card found in the bulletin. Communion takes place the fourth Sunday of every month and the Deacon Fund offering is taken. This fund is to help those who have special needs within our church and the community. OUR NURSERY Nursery is provided year-round during the worship service for children from birth through age two and is in Room 204. Two-year-old s go to Room 205 for their own Sunday School time when the other children are dismissed. CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL We use The Gospel Project curriculum, a three-year chronological timeline of the Bible. Children age 2 through 6th grade are welcome to attend Sunday School, which meets during the worship service. They are dismissed from the sanctuary after the congregational prayer (about 10:00 a.m.) with ages 2 & 3 going to their classroom (upstairs, room 205) and all other ages going to the Chapel (upstairs at the end of the hallway). Children must be picked up by a parent or designated adult at room 205 (ages 2 & 3) or the chapel (all other ages) after fellowship time at 11:00 a.m. For questions regarding Sunday School, sundayschool@gracewaysaukprairie.org. AWANA HAPPENINGS What is AWANA? It s a fun Bible club for kids age 3 to 6th grade that introduces Jesus Christ and helps them along in their faith journey. AWANA meets every Wednesday that school is in session. Meetings start at 5:45 p.m. and end at 7:15 p.m.

4 YOUTH HAPPENINGS Youth Group is open to all students currently in grades 7-12 and meets on Wednesday nights from 7:15 to 8:45 every Wednesday that school is in session. The focus is on giving students opportunities to grow in their relationship with Jesus and to build positive relationships with caring adults and other students. CHURCH CAMPOUT The all-church campout will be at White Mounds Campground, August 9-11 th (departing on the 11 th ). White Mounds has graciously set aside 16 campsites for our GraceWay campers. You can find a site map and reservation form on White Mounds website. Reservation/Payment deadline for one of the 16 campsites is February 1 st. More information is on the GraceWay Happenings table. INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY If the Sauk Prairie Schools close or have early dismissal due to weather conditions, the church activities for that day will be cancelled. For Sunday service cancellations, the announcement will be posted on our web page and on Facebook. The TV stations and Baraboo radio station will be notified, and a cancelation message will be placed on GraceWay s telephone answer machine. PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE UPDATE The search committee has reviewed resumes and other information sent by potential candidates. There are three applicants that we want to learn more about and are in the process of scheduling Skype interviews with them in the coming weeks. Please continue to pray for the committee and this process as we look for a person to help shepherd our GraceWay Church family. If you have questions or desire further information, please contact one of the committee members.

5 KNOWING OUR MISSIONARIES Ben & Jen, Isaiah, Adeline, Hayley and Galilee Following Jesus to Thailand Ben and Jen Wood are currently serving with ZOE International in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Ben graduated from Northwestern Bible College with a Biblical studies degree in He has always had a heart for cross-cultural ministry and has led over 20 short term mission trips. He has worked as a youth pastor, associate pastor, and spent two years living in North Africa among an unreached people group working in church planting. He is excited to be a part of the Zoe family and to see God glorified in Thailand! Sun., Jan 13 Wed., Jan. 16 Thurs., Jan. 17 Sun., Jan 20 Mon., Jan. 28 Sat., Feb. 2 UPCOMING EVENTS 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Fellowship & Treats 5:45 p.m. AWANA Club 6:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study at Sauk Prairie Grill 6:00 a.m. Men s Bible Study at Prairie House 8:15 a.m. Prayer Initiative in Choir Room 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45 a.m. Fellowship & Treats 7:00 p.m. Annual Congregational Meeting 8:00 a.m. Men s No Regrets Conference

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