He is risen! Vol. 18 No. 16 April 20, 2014 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.
7:00, 8:30 & 10:30* a.m. Toccata in F Major Widor Stephen Sturz, Organist Anthem Easter Song TODAY Hymns of Resurrection Congregation Crown Him with Many Crowns In Christ Alone Christ the Lord Is Risen Today Easter Song Herring/Kirkland Worship Choir He s Alive! Francisco/Philip Webb Hymn 227 Thine Is the Glory Congregation MESSAGE: Resurrection responses John MacArthur Matthew 28 Alleluia, alleluia! Christ is risen, He s alive! Hear the bells ringing, they re singing That we can be born again, Alleluia. Hear the bells ringing, they re singing, Christ is risen from the dead! Alleluia. The angel upon the tombstone said, He is risen just as He said, Quickly now, go tell His disciples That Jesus Christ is no longer dead! Joy to the world, He is risen, Alleluia! He s risen, Alleluia! He s risen! Finale from Symphony 2 Widor Organ Postlude Please Note There will be no worship service this evening. Hear the bells ringing, they re singing That we can be born again, Alleluia. Hear the bells ringing, they re singing, Christ is risen from the dead! Alleluia. Joy to the world, He is risen, Alleluia! He s risen, Alleluia! He s risen! Alleluia! Christ is risen! Alleluia! * 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. 1974 Latter Rain Music (admin. by The Sparrow Corp.). UBP. CCLI Lic. 32723 Words and music by Anne Herring
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. 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. MESSAGE Review Sunday Passage Luke 23:50 24:53 Principle The resurrection is vital to the Christian faith. Hymn of the Month Crown Him with Many Crowns Ask Your Child What did the resurrection demonstrate? Apply By praising God that Jesus rose from the dead. This Week As a family, read Luke 23:50 24:53 Next Week Acts 3:1 4:31 On GraceWalk Fundamentals of the Faith Grace Books Express Local Outreach Logos Institute On the Patio Generations of Grace Children s Sunday School Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel) Women s Spring Event 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. GBI Highlight The Jesus Answer Book by John MacArthur Nothing is more critical than knowing the truth about Jesus Christ. This book gives biblically based answers to help readers know who He is, why He came, and what it means for us today. Grace to You RADIO gty.org/radio Remembering What Not to Forget 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 The Resurrection Gospel 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
Hymns of Resurrection Crown Him with Many Crowns In Christ Alone He is risen! Hymn 234 Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! how the heav nly anthem drowns All music but its own! Awake, my soul and sing Of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King Through all eternity. Crown Him the Lord of love; Behold His hands and side Rich wounds, yet visible above, In beauty glorified. No angel in the sky Can fully bear that sight, But downward bends his wondering eye At mysteries so bright. Crown Him the Lord of life; Who triumphed o er the grave, Who rose victorious to the strife For those He came to save. His glories now we sing, Who died and rose on high, Who died eternal life to bring And lives that death may die. Crown Him the Lord of heav n; One with the Father known, One with the Spirit through Him giv n From yonder glorious throne. To Thee be endless praise, For Thou for us hast died; Be Thou, O Lord, through endless days, Adored and magnified. In Christ alone my hope is found, He is my light, my strength, my song; This Cornerstone, this solid Ground, Firm through the fiercest drought and storm. What heights of love, what depths of peace, When fears are stilled, when strivings cease! My Comforter, my All in All, Here in the love of Christ I stand. In Christ alone! who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless Babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save: Til on that cross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied For ev ry sin on Him was laid; Here in the death of Christ I live.
Christ the Lord Is Risen Today There in the ground His body lay, Light of the world by darkness slain: Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ. No guilt in life, no fear in death, This is the power of Christ in me; From life s first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny. No power of hell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Til He returns or calls me home, Here in the power of Christ I ll stand! 2001 Kingsway s Thankyou Music. UBP. CCLI Lic. 32723 Hymn 217 Christ the Lord is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say: Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth reply: Alleluia! Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Dying once He all doth save, Alleluia! Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia! Love s redeeming work is done, Alleluia! Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia! Death in vain forbids Him rise, Alleluia! Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ has led, Alleluia! Following our exalted Head, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! He is risen!
HIGHLIGHT Grace Around the World The Beakley Family David & Carol, Josh, Jordan, Jason, Jacob, Handsome Serving in Polokwane, South Africa Since 2002 Prayer / Praise Pray for the Lord s grace in the lives of our first-year students. The first year is always demanding, with difficulties in finances as well as facing the clear teaching of God s Word that often challenges their theology. Pray for the successful accreditation of our bachelor s degree program, which will help us avoid further accreditation issues as we offer additional degrees. Faith Promise Thank you for helping our missionary families. Due to your generosity, last week we collected $18,819 for a running total of $937,150. Local Outreach Spotlight Grace Evangelism is an eight-week, interactive evangelism training course designed to equip believers with a clear, understandable, and faithful gospel message. Learn the vital components of the gospel and the implications of a God-centered message, and receive practical application and guidance for how to proclaim the gospel faithfully. For more information call 818-909-5721.
Elders Meeting Thursday, April 24 7:00 p.m. J262 Open to our church family Membership Class May 4 2:00 5:45 p.m. J370s If you have completed your membership application and received pastoral approval, you are eligible to attend. The class will conclude with the Right Hand of Fellowship during the evening service. Logos Institute STARTS TOMORROW Old Testament Survey IV: Returning to the Land (Ezra, Nehemiah, Haggai, Esther) April 21 May 19 (Mondays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. H221 222 Instructor: Andrew Curry Cost: $40 Theology IV: A Study of Man, Sin, and Salvation April 22 May 20 (Tuesdays) 6:30 8:30 p.m. H221 222 Instructor: Michael Wurtz Cost: $40 For more information or to register in a Logos Institute Bible course, visit the table on GraceWalk this morning or logoslearning.org, email logosinstitute@ gracechurch.org, or call 818-909-5671. Men of Grace Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. F223 224 Weekly Bible study open to all men. Women s Spring Event A Soul Satisfied (Psalm 63) Saturday, April 26 10:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Marlean Felix For more information or to register, visit the patio table this morning or gracechurch.org/women. One with Christ Monday, April 21 9:30 a.m. G130 Bible study primarily for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce. Unequally Yoked Tuesday, April 22 Bible study primarily for women married to unbelieving husbands. For information, call 818-909-5521. Sojourners Women s Fellowship Spring Luncheon Saturday, May 3 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. J270s Speaker: Carolyn Berry Cost: $15 All women are welcome. Call 818-887-9717 for more information. Welcome Center Located outside the northeast corner of the Worship Center, the Welcome Center hosts a reception for visitors following each Sunday-morning service. Come enjoy refreshments and find helpful people with answers to any questions you have about Grace Church. ANNOUNCEMENTS
SUNDAY FELLOWSHIPS 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 10:30 10:30 a.m. a.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Children s Sunday School Visit the Welcome Center for room locations. Pastor: Matt White Cornerstone (All ages) J371 Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Tom Patton, Mark Tatlock Doulos (20s & 30s) J361 Pastor: Travis Allen FaithBuilders (All ages) J261 Pastor: Bill Shannon GraceLife (All ages) Family Center Pastors: Phil Johnson, Mike Riccardi Junior High (Grades 7 8) J73 (Basement) Pastor: Andrew Curry Mentally Disabled G130 (east) Pastor: Rick McLean Spanish Adult Sunday School F221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Heber Torres, Ruben Videira 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) J73 (Basement) Pastor: Andrew Gutierrez Joint Heirs (All ages) J261 Pastors: John Street, Lance Quinn Mainstream (All ages) J361 Pastor: Rich Gregory Mentally Disabled G130 (east) Pastor: Rick McLean Sojourners (All ages) J371 Pastor: William Varner Spanish Women Old Testament Studies F221-222 Teachers: Ester Pidal, Maria Orellana Spanish Worship Service Chapel Pastors: Henry Tolopilo, Michael Mahoney 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) G134-136 Visit our website at Administration 818-909-5500 Children 818-909-5631 Equipping 818-909-5671 Men 818-909-5537 The Guild (Single adults) J361 Pastor: Don Carr Ministry Directory Outreach 818-909-5700 Pastoral Care & Counseling 818-909-5537 Prayer 818-909-5519 Spanish 818-909-5722 Fridays 7:30 p.m. Mondays 9:00 a.m. Monday Morning Prayer Group Welcome Center Special Ministries 818-909-5519 Student 818-909-5593 Women 818-909-5521 13248 Roscoe Blvd. Sun Valley, CA 91352 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. 2014 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, 1995. Used by permission.