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Welcome to the Lords dayworship service at Grace Church.

We are truly blessed to be here thismorning as we open Gods Word

together, sing His praises, and enjoya time of fellowship in His presence.

Be sure to take advantage ofthe many fellowship and ministry

opportunities available toour church family today and

throughout the week.

John MacArthurPASTOR-TEACHER

Clayton Erb / Minister of Music

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Vol. 17 No. 38


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Instrumental Praise

* 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.

He Is Our King

Praise to Jehovah, honor and praise!Hymns of rejoicing now let us raise!Maker supernal, Father eternal,

Holy, Holy, Holy Ancient of Days!Now to His temple homage we bring.Now our Master joyfully sing!Kneeling before Him, gladly adore Him,Praise Him, praise Him, praise Him! He is our King!

Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help,Whose hope is in the Lord his God:Which made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that therein is:Which keepeth truth forever.

Praise to Jehovah, honor and praise!Hymns of rejoicing now let us raise!Maker supernal, Father eternal,Holy, Holy, Holy Ancient of Days!Now to His temple homage we bring.Now our Master joyfully sing!Kneeling before Him, gladly adore Him,Glory, glory, glory unto our King!Glory, glory, glory, He is our King!

1967 Harold Flammer, Inc. UBP. CCLI Lic. 32723 / Lyrics adapted from Psalm 146:56 by Katherine K

T O D A Y

8:30 & 10:30* am

Symphony II: Scherzo Vierne Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymn 228 Rejoice, the Lord Is King CongregationHymn 231 Jesus Shall Reign

O Worship the King Haydn/Rice Brass Ensemble, Organ

He Is Our King Davis Worship Choir

Hymn 234 Crown Him with Many Crowns Congregation I Am His and He Is Mine Robinson-Mountain-Havergal/Rice David Costanzo

MESSAGE: THE MISSIONARY WHO BECAME A MARTYR Nathan Busenitz Selected Scriptures

Prelude in Classic Style Young Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

No Other Plea Gretry Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise Congregation

Baptism Travis Allen

Breathe on Me, Breath of God Jackson Offertory

MESSAGE: A CURE FOR HEART DISEASE Andrew Curry Psalm 51

O for a Thousand Tongues Glzer/Sturz Organ Postlude


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THE COURTYARD CENTER hosts a receptionfor visitors following each Sunday-morning service.Enjoy refreshments and find helpful people with answersto any questions you have about our church. Youll alsoreceive one of Pastor MacArthurs books as a thank youfor being with us today.

THE MEMBER CENTER has information aboutmembership and baptism. It is located on the north sideof the F building, across from the Courtyard 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.

Campus Ministries On GraceWalk

RADIO gty.org/radioThe Doctrines of Grace KKLA 99.5 FM LOS ANGELES MF 6:30 am & 7:30 pm KDAR 98.3 FM OXNARDVENTURA MF 2:00 & 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 am SiriusXM CHANNEL 131 MF 2:00 am & 8:00 pm

TELEVISIONgty.org/televisionThe Divine Summons NRB Network CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm

ONLINE gty.org Sunday sermons Audio archive: John MacArthurs pulpit ministry Resource library: books, study guides, videos, Q&As

All audio is available for free listening or downloading.

Grace to You

Christmas in September

Fundamentals of the Faith

Grace Books Express

Local Outreach

Open Arms Pregnancy Center

ESCLAVO Conference

Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel)

Jesus Is Worshiped

Matthew 2

Believers worship Jesus as King.

O Come, All Ye Faithful

What were the various responses to Jesus birth?

By praising God for His faithfulness in fullling prophecy.

As a family, read selected portions of Matthew 2.

Matthew 3:112

MESSAGE

PASSAGE

PRINCIPLE

HYMN OF THE MONTH

ASK YOUR CHILD

APPLY

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

Generations of Grace Childrens Sunday SchoolThe following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors)

On the Patio

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

REASONS WE BELIEVE

BY NATHAN BUSENITZ Belongs on every Christians bookshelf

John MacArthur Comprehensive and concise, qualities one rarely

nds in the same volume John Frame

Today Only: Storewide Sale Save 15% off retail price on all books

(excluding Bibles & commentaries)


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F E A T U R E

In Matthew 18:2135, the Lord Jesus likened Gods gift ofsalvation to the forgiveness of a debt. A slave was called in tosettle a debt with his king, to whom he owed ten thousandtalents. A single talent would have been equivalent to aroundfteen years wages for a day laborer like this slave. That meanit would have taken him more than 650 years to earn enoughto pay his debt! Of course, Jesus point was that this was an

exorbitant amount of money, a debt no one could ever pay nomatter how hard he worked. And yet this mans king had calledhim to accounts. We can imagine the sense of trepidation andhelplessness that gripped that man under the weight of sucha debt, and we see him falling to the ground and begging hisking for patience. The merciful king responds not merely byworking out a reasonable payment plan, but by dismissing thedebt altogether!

This, Jesus teaches us, is what salvation is like. The debt that whave all incurred as a result of our sin is an exorbitant amount,a debt that none of us could ever repay even if we lived forcenturies upon centuries. And the response of our merciful

Mike Riccardi Pastor, Local Outreach

IN FULL

Walk for Life 5k Run

Supporting the Open Arms Pregnancy CenterThis years theme: Paid in Full

Saturday, October 19 8:3011:30 a.m.California State University, Northridge

Stop by the table on GraceWalk this morningto 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 Center, visit

WithOpenArms.org/events.


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king is to release us from our debt and forgive us not bytreating sin lightly and simply dismissingit, but by receiving full payment from ourSubstitute, the Lord Jesus Christ, who canceledout the certicate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which

was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, havingnailed it to the cross (Colossians 2:14). When the King comesto us, His slaves, to settle accounts and sees the enormous debtwhich we owe, He looks to the death and resurrection of Hisdear Son and declares, Paid in full.

Those of us who desire to follow in the footsteps of Christ and tobe imitators of God know that we cannot pay for anothers sins.

The psalmist tells us, No man can by any means redeem his brotheror give to God a ransom for himfor the redemption of his soul iscostly, and he should cease trying forever (Psalm 49:78). But oneway we can extend mercy and grace to others after the patternof our Lord is by meeting their physical needs in their mostdesperate of circumstances.

Thats where the Open Arms Pregnancy Center comes in.

The OAPC ministers to women and men facing unplannedpregnancies by offering pregnancy testing, ultrasound exams,education, prenatal instruction, Biblically based parenting skillsclasses, and material resources. Often, the daunting expensesof medical bills are a contributing factor in the decision to take

the life of an unborn child. And whereas other licensed medicalclinics would bill these clients for gathering medical history andfor the physical, pregnancy test, ultrasound, radiology scan,and counselinga debt that many people facing unexpectedpregnancies have no means to paythe OAPC is able to declareto them that their medical bills have been paid in full. In a world

where very few people are accustomed to receiving somethingfor nothing, what a wonderful testimony to provide clients witha practical, tangible illustration of the free gift of Gods grace tous in Christ.

But of course, that ministry doesnt just happen. When youngwomen and men ask how Open Arms can provide these servicesat no cost, they explain that their services have been paid for by

people who deeply care for their well-being. Thats where youcome in. We would love to invite our Grace Church family toraise funds for the OAPC by seeking sponsors for this yearsWalk for Life/5k Run. The walk will begin at CSUN and proceedto the Open Arms ofce for a tour and refreshments, then ashort walk on Reseda Boulevard back to CSUN for food, music,and celebration. Its a fun way to make a profound impact, aswe support those who defend the lives of the most helpless in

our society.

Consider Walking for Life on October 19. In doing so, you canbecome a vital part in helping Open Arms continue to providecare that is paid in full.


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Grace Around the World

THE BIEDEBACHFAMILY


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Strange Fire Conference Volunteer Meeting If you signed up to volunteer at the Strange Fire conference, thank you!Please plan to attend a mandatory meeting next Sunday, September 29,in the Family Center, 12:302:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided.

Worship Choir Opportunity

If you can read music and would like to minister to the congregation here atGrace Church this fall, the Worship Choir is in need of two sopranos, one alto,four tenors and two basses. Please call 818-909-5678 or [email protected] for an interview.

ESCLAVO Mens Conference(hosted by Spanish Ministries)October 1112 Chapel Speaker: Paul WasherVisit the table on the patio to register or pick up yers to invite your

Spanish-speaking friends. For more information visit esclavo.org.

Job Opportunity The Grace Church Media Department has a part-time, seasonal opening for aprint-basedgraphic designer . Ideal candidate will be procient in AdobeInDesign (and/or QuarkXpress), Photoshop, and Illustrator, and comfortable ina Windows environment. For more information or to request an application,contact Creighton Ring at [email protected] or 818-909-5653.

Alzheimers-Dementia Ministry Saturday, September 28 9:00 a.m. G130 A light breakfast will be served. For more information, call Rick McLean a818-909-5519.

Juniors Open House

TODAY 8:30 or 10:30 a.m.All parents of Juniors are invited to join us during your childs normal hourattendance. Come learn more about our ministry and see what a typical LorDay morning in Juniors looks like.

High School Ministry ONEIGHTY will not meet on Sunday, September 29, due to Bible study ret

Recognizing Our Servant-Leader The time has come to nominate Grace Churchs elders, deacons, deaconesseand ushers for 2014. A handout explaining the biblical qualications for eldand deacons is available from the church receptionist, the Courtyard Centeronline (gracechurch.org). You may nominate someone for an area of serviceby completing the form on the handout, which must be submitted to thereceptionist no later thanSeptember 27.

Hands for Hope For information about adoption and orphan care, visit the Hands for Hope pat gracechurch.org.


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S U N D A Y F E L L O W S H I P S

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8:30 a.m.Childrens Sunday SchoolVisit the Courtyard Centerfor room locations.Pastor: Matt White

Cornerstone(Young marrieds & families) J371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz,

Justin Harris, Tom Patton,Mark Tatlock

Doulos (20s & 30s) J361Pastor: Travis Allen

FaithBuilders (All ages) J261Pastor: Bill Shannon

GraceLife (All ages)Family CenterPastors: Phil Johnson,

Mike RiccardiJunior High (Grades 78)J73 (Basement)Pastor: Andrew Curry

Mentally DisabledG130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult SundaySchool F221-222Teachers: Josiah Grauman,Heber Torres, Ruben Videira

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

10:30 a.m.Childrens Sunday SchoolVisit the Courtyard Centerfor room locations.Pastor: Matt White

Crossroads(College & young adults)Family Center

Pastor: Austin DuncanHigh School (Grades 912)J73 (Basement)Pastor: Andrew Gutierrez

Joint Heirs (All ages) J261Pastors: John Street,Lance Quinn

Mainstream (All ages) J361Pastor: Rich Gregory

Mentally DisabledG130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Sojourners (All ages) J371Pastor: William Varner

Spanish WomenOld Testament StudiesF221-222Teachers: Ester Pidal,Maria OrellanaSpanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

5:00 p.m.Sunday Night Prayer GroupGrace Grill(next to the Childrens Center)

6:00 p.m.Discovery (Grades 16)Family Center

Discovery Kids (Ages 35)G134136

Visit our website at

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Pastoral Care & Counseling818-909-5537Prayer818-909-5519

Spanish818-909-5722

Special Ministries818-909-5519

Student818-909-5593

Women818-909-5521

Administration818-909-5500Children818-909-5631

Equipping818-909-5671Men818-909-5537

Outreach818-909-5700

8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

The Guild (Single adults)J361Pastor: Don Carr

Monday Morning Prayer GroupCourtyard Center

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