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.

John MacArthurPASTOR-TEACHER

Clayton Erb / Minister of Music

Vol. 20 No. 26

June 26, 2016

* 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.

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Hymn to the Trinity

Come, Thou almighty King, Help us Thy name to sing,Help us to praise!Father all glorious, o’er all victorious,Come and reign over us, come and reign over us.

Come, Thou incarnate Word, Gird on Thy mighty sword,Our prayer attend;Come and Thy people bless, And give Thy Word success;Spirit of holiness, On us descend.

Come, holy Comforter, Thy sacred witness bear;Thy witness bear;Thou who almighty art, Now rule in ev’ry heart,Spirit, mighty Spirit, come.

Come, Thou almighty King,Help us Thy name to sing, Help us to praise,Father ever glorious, Come and reign over us,Come, O Father all glorious.

To Thee, great One in Three, Eternal praises beHence, evermore;Thy sovereign majesty May we in glory see,Holy, holy, holy Lord.Come, Thou almighty King. Amen!

Words from Harmonia Anglicana (1743); music by Felice de Giardini (1769)

Anthem8:30 & 10:30* am

His Yoke Is Easy • Handel • Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymns of Praise • Congregation

God Be in My Head • Rutter • Call to Prayer

Hymn to the Trinity • Giardini/Thompson • Worship Choir

Hymn 324 God, Our Father, We Adore Thee • Congregation

I Sing the Mighty Power of God • Trad./Sturz • Stephen Sturz

MESSAGE: LITTLE FAITH, DAUNTED BY DOUBT Phil Johnson • Matthew 14:31

Their Sound Is Gone Out • Handel • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

Piano Prelude • Mark Rice

Hymns of Praise • Congregation

Baptism • Josh Petras

Hymn 365 Ancient Words • Offertory

MESSAGE: STICKS AND STONES Chris Gee • James 3:1–12

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RADIO gty.org/radio• “Questions and Answers”

• Pitfalls of Christian Liberty • 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“We Will Not Bow” • NRBTV 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.

Grace to You

Bookstore

The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center.

HIGHLIGHT

• Fundamentals of the Faith• Local Outreach

On the Patio

• Adopt-a-Teen• Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel)

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.

Next Membership Class • August 7 101 • 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.

Campus Ministries On GraceWalk

God Ordains the Sacrificial SystemLeviticus 1–7God’s holiness requires a sacrifice for sin.

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

What types of offerings did the Israelites give to God?

By trusting Jesus to take his punishment.

As a family, read Leviticus 1–7.

Leviticus 9:22–10:7

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HYMN OF THE MONTH

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NEXT WEEK

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

Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore.

FUNDAMENTALS OF THE FAITH

Geared for believers of all stages, this easy-to-follow workbook is loaded with learning tools to help you engage Scripture, including downloadable messages by John MacArthur, study questions, and more.

“Fundamentals of the Faith will help sharpen your understanding of key doctrines and equip you for evangelism and discipleship.” —John MacArthur

TODAY ONLY Available for 40% off retail price

Watch VBS video highlights at gracechurch.org/vbs

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One of the great privileges of being part of Grace Community Church is to see the body of Christ in action, and this past week was a prime example. More than 600 children attended our brand-new Vacation Bible School! It was truly awesome to watch how the Lord made the week happen through the efforts of more than 250 dedicated volunteers from our church family who were here every day to serve the children.

Each of the five days was dedicated to an important aspect of God’s redemptive plan—creation, fall, promise, redemption, and restoration. So by the close of VBS on Friday all of the children had heard the wonderful truth of God’s Kingdom Chronicles. What a tremendous privilege and blessing it was to make known to the children of man His mighty deeds, and the glorious splendor of His kingdom (Psalm 145:12).

It was our aim to not only make the gospel of our King clear in its presentation but also attractive and engaging to kids. Hence the exciting games, delicious snacks, interactive crafts, and the fun decorations...not to mention the

Celebrating the KINGDOM CHRONICLES

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thousands of water balloons! It is safe to say that the children and leaders alike had a wonderful time, and we believe Christ was exalted in all of it!

Tonight’s Plaza Fellowship will kick off our summer schedule here at Grace Church, and it will also serve as a great VBS celebration. These fellowships are always wonderful times for our church, and tonight we have the added blessing of practicing hospitality as a church family. More than 150 of the 600 children who attended this week were not from our church, and all of these kids and their families have been invited back for the evening service and plaza fellowship tonight.

Come help celebrate an amazing week of ministry as well as the start of another summer season at Grace, and take the opportunity to demonstrate the love of Christ to our neighbors.

Local Outreach SpotlightNeighborhood OutreachSundays • 12:30 p.m. • T265

This ministry brings the good news of God’s grace to our local community on Sunday afternoons. After a potluck meal, participants go out into the neighborhood to present the gospel, invite our neighbors to church, and learn about any needs our church may be able to meet. The ministry also does street evangelism at the North Hollywood Metro Station. For more information call 818-909-5721.

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Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $8,871. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world.

Grace Around the WorldThe Viguier FamilyPhilippe & Sophia, Elena, Timothée

Serving in France Since 2014

Prayer / Praise

• Praise God that one of our church plants was able to purchase a building.

• Praise God for opportunities to blog and write and reach the French on a larger scale.

During the month of July our regular Sunday morning Adult Fellowship Groups will be on hiatus, and our church family will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of teaching options across campus.

A full schedule of this year’s classes is available at the Welcome Center this morning.

Sundays IN JULYJULY 3–31

Worship Choir OpportunityThe Music Department is asking those who are musically gifted and can sing and read music to minister this summer in the choir. Please call 818-909-5678 for an interview. The Lord will bless you as you serve Him.

Your lovingkindness, O Lord, extends to the heavens,Your faithfulness reaches to the skies.Your righteousness is like the mountains of God;Your judgments are like a great deep.O Lord, You preserve man and beast.How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God!And the children of men take refuge in the shadow of Your wings.

—Psalm 36:5–7

Regen 2016 High School Summer Camp • July 3–9

It’s not too late to register at CampRegen.com/180.

Junior High Summer Camp July 2–6 • Hartland Christian Camp

Registration is still open at gracechurch.org/xchange.

Hope Bible StudyMondays • 7:00 p.m. • T274–275

Hope Bible Study is a transitional ministry that labors to encourage those who have been beset by life-dominating sin, such as drugs and alcohol, with the hope of Christ, the changing power of His Word, and the fellowship of His Church. If you or someone you know could benefit from this ministry, please email hopegcc@gmail.com or call the 818-909-5721.

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Bless a high school student at Camp Regeneration this summer. Pick up a camp carton or scholarship envelope from the patio table this morning or call 818-909-5593 for more information.

You can also give a scholarship online at gracechurch.org/give/adopt-a-teen.

Wednesdays at 7 pm • H223-224Instructor: Rich Harasick

To register visit gracechurch.org/childrens or call 818-909-5631. Order curriculum at the bookstore.

a biblical guide for shepherding the family

Parenting for Life

June 29-Aug 24

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The Guild (Single adults)T361Pastor: Don Carr

Monday Morning Prayer GroupWelcome Center

8:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday SchoolVisit the Welcome Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Mike Johnston

Cornerstone(All ages) T371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Mark Tatlock, Harry Walls

Doulos (Young families & singles) T361Pastor: Carl Hargrove

FaithBuilders (All ages) T261Pastor: Bill Shannon

GraceLife (All ages)Family CenterPastors: Phil Johnson,Mike Riccardi

Junior High (Grades 7–8)T73 (Basement)Pastor: Jay Lennington

Developmentally DisabledTMS LibraryPastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Angel Cardoza

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday SchoolVisit the Welcome Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Mike Johnston

Crossroads(College & young adults)Family CenterPastor: Austin Duncan

High School (Grades 9–12)T73 (Basement)Pastor: Josh Petras

Joint Heirs (All ages) T261Pastors: Tom Patton, John Street

Mainstream (All ages) T361Pastor: Rich Gregory, Carlos Chung

Developmentally DisabledTMS LibraryPastor: Rick McLean

Sojourners (All ages) T371Pastor: William Varner

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221–222Teachers: Rubén Pidal, Daniel Corral

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

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

6:00 p.m.Discovery (Grades 1–6)Family CenterDiscovery Kids (Ages 3–5)CC134-136

5:00 p.m.Neighborhood OutreachT273

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MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Administration818-909-5500

Children818-909-5631

Logos Institute818-909-5500

Membership818-909-5644

Men818-909-5537

Outreach818-909-5700

Pastoral Care & Counseling818-909-5537

Prayer818-909-5519

Spanish818-909-5722

Special Ministries818-909-5519

Student818-909-5593

Women818-909-5521

8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

Building Abbreviation KeyT = Tower H = Heritage CC = Children’s Center

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