January 11, John MacArthur. Welcome to the Lord s day worship service at Grace Church. Vol. 19 No. 2

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1 Vol. 19 No. 2 January 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 Prelude in G Minor Dupré Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 304 Lift High the Cross Congregation When I Survey the Wondrous Cross Mason/Maddux-Rice String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano God So Loved the World Stainer/Bock Worship Choir O Sacred Head Now Wounded Hassler/Marsh Philip Webb Hymn 208 Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed? Congregation MESSAGE: THE SAVIOR S LOVE FOR HIS OWN John MacArthur John 13:1 Communion Alleluia Bach Organ Postlude 6:00 pm May the Mind of Christ, My Savior Barham-Gould/Sturz Organ Prelude Songs of Praise Congregation Baptism Justin Harris Be Thou My Vision Trad./Martin Offertory MESSAGE: THE MAN WITH THE FACE OF AN ANGEL John MacArthur Acts 6:8 15 Redeemed Butler/Sturz Organ Postlude Anthem When I Survey the Wondrous Cross When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride. Forbid it, Lord, that I should boast, Save in the death of Christ, my God; All the vain things that charm me most I sacrifice them to His blood. See, from His head, His hands, His feet, Sorrow and love flow mingled down; Did e er such love and sorrow meet, Or thorns compose so rich a crown? Were the whole realm of nature mine, That were a present far too small: Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all. Words by Isaac Watts (1707); music by Lowell Mason (1824) * 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.

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 Missionary Calendars Shepherds Conference Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel) The following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors) MESSAGE God Sends Baby Isaac PASSAGE Genesis 21:1 14 PRINCIPLE God always keeps His promises. HYMN OF THE MONTH All Creatures of Our God and King ASK YOUR CHILD Why was Isaac s birth a miracle? APPLY By patiently waiting for God to fulfill His promises. THIS WEEK As a family, read Genesis 21:1 14. NEXT WEEK Genesis 22:1 19; Hebrews 11:17 19 Bookstore The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center. HIGHLIGHT CRAZY BUSY by Kevin DeYoung DeYoung is a careful thinker, a gifted pastor, and a writer who keeps us on the edge of our seats. Dr. Albert Mohler Available today for 20% off retail price EXPRESS CHECK-OUT on GraceWalk Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio The Second Birth 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 Christ the Expositor 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. TODAY

4 Meet Our Elders Jesus promised to build his church (Matthew 16:18) and established Himself as its foundation (1 Corinthians 3:11). In Ephesians 4:8 11, the apostle Paul writes that church leaders are God s agents in building the church as they equip the saints for the work of the ministry. Our church has been blessed with godly elders who shepherd us willingly, eagerly, and humbly. As we begin a new year, please take a moment to become familiar with our current Grace Church elders, along with their primary areas of service. FEATURE John MacArthur Pastor-Teacher David Amandus GraceLife Fundamentals of the Faith Brad Armstrong Mainstream John Bates Irv Busenitz Mainstream Nathan Busenitz Don Carr The Guild Hohn Cho George Crawford Andrew Curry Junior High Ministry Austin Duncan Kevin Edwards Mainstream Outreach Ministry Josiah Grauman Spanish Ministry Chris Hamilton Richard Harasick Children s Ministry

5 Carl Hargrove Doulos Grace Advance Justin Harris Membership Ministry Phil Haw Ron Hendrickson GraceLife Bob Hotton Joint Heirs Phil Johnson GraceLife Bob King Sojourners Tom Leman FaithBuilders Special Ministries Kirk Linahan Doulos Michael Mahoney Spanish Ministry Grace Church Administration Phil Manly Hospital Chaplaincy Rick McLean Special Ministries David Muxlow Grace Church Facilities Tom Patton Pastoral Care Ministries Mike Riccardi GraceLife Local Outreach Ministries George Sanders FaithBuilders FEATURE Jon Scott Junior High Ministry Bill Shannon FaithBuilders John Street Joint Heirs Mark Tatlock The Master s Academy International Henry Tolopilo Spanish Ministry Mark Zhakevich Grace Church Administration

6 HIGHLIGHT Marriage Matters Bill Shannon Pastor, Discipleship Counseling If you re a follower of Jesus Christ, you know that marriage matters. Most importantly, it matters to God (Ephesians 5:22 33; 1 Peter 3:1 7). But marriage also matters to those who are (and those who desire to be) married, it matters to our children, and it matters to the health of the church. Today marriage is at a critical point even among Christians. Many suffer under the delusion that if we are believers, then nothing should go wrong. They don t know that the standard for marriage isn t perfection, but the pursuit of godliness. Because marriage matters so much, this month we re offering two opportunities to encourage your marriage toward godliness. Discipleship Counseling: Level 2 starts Wednesday, January 14. This class explores everything from the biblical basis of marriage to communication, conflict resolution, and much more. In addition, the first Premarital/Marital seminar of 2015 begins on Friday, January 16. This seminar is open to couples contemplating marriage, engaged couples, or married couples who desire a refresher. If marriage matters to you, these are great opportunities to pursue God s goal for your own marriage His glory! G D S P Discipleship Counseling: Level 2 January 14 April 8 6:30 8:30 p.m. T370s Instructors: Bill Shannon, George Sanders Cost: $75 To register, visit gracechurch.org/logos. Premarital Seminar Part 1: Friday, January 16, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 9:00 a.m. noon Part 2: Friday, February 20, 7:00 9:00 p.m. Saturday, February 21, 9:00 a.m. noon Instructors: Bill Shannon, George Sanders, Tom Leman T370s Cost: $35 for church members or TMS/TMC students; $65 for non-members. To register, visit gracechurch.org/premarital.

7 Elders Meeting Thursday, January 15 7 p.m. T262 Open to our church family Juniors Winter Camp January Forest Home To register or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens or call Shepherds Conference March 3 8 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. Joint Heirs Ladies TEA (Teaching, Edification, Application) Monday, January 12 7:00 p.m. T260s Speaker: Marilyn Wendler All women are welcome. Seminary Wives Discipleship Theme: Christ s Call to Discipleship Starts Wednesday, January 14 6:50 p.m. T372 Childcare is provided. Register at tms.edu/swdb/register.aspx; for more information, call or kbusenitz@tms.edu. Be sure and visit our new, on-campus coffee shop. Located on GraceWalk, the shop is open Sundays before the first service (7:00 8:15 a.m.) and during the afternoon (12:30 5:30 p.m.), as well as throughout the week. For complete hours and a menu, visit gracechurch.org/steeplehouse. 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. Discovery Club Please note that Discovery Club (grades 1 6) will not meet on January 18 due to Juniors Winter Camp. 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. 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 (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 (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.