DECEMBER 10, 2017 O R D E R O F W O R S H I P CALL TO WORSHIP Jason Reichenbacher What Wondrous Love Is This

OPENING PRAYER Jim Umlauf Angels From the Realms of Glory It Came Upon a Midnight Clear How Great Our Joy

LIFE TOGETHER Kim Killebrew God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen O Come All Ye Faithful

PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Jimmy Young

OFFERTORY Kelsey Taylor Born is the King, It’s Christmas

SERMON Dr. Jimmy Young “Solid Footing For Christian Living” Hebrews 13:7-21

CLOSING Joy to the World Services begin promptly at 9:25 and 10:55

If you’re new to our church, we want your visit to be worshipful,

informative, and comfortable. Along with the worship service, there

are many other resources available including Sunday School for

nursery through 5th grade, youth ministries, and adult classes.

They’re a great way to more intimately find the pulse of who we are

as a church and connect with others. Just ask any one of our greeters

to direct the way. You can find much more on our website at

graceevan.org. We’re glad to have you.

W E L C O M E T O G R A C E E V A N

9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444

GRACE EVANGELICAL CHURCH STAFF Dr. James R. Young, III

Senior Pastor

Jim Umlauf Minister of Worship

Chris Leuck Minister to 20s&30s / Men’s Ministry

Kim Killebrew Women’s Ministry

Brent Wilkins Director of Admin. and Operations

Rev. Randy Carstens Minister of Adult Discipleship/ Children’s Ministry Pastor

Kyle Jacobson Sr. High Youth Minister

Missy Scruggs Sr. High Girls Director

Max Schlesinger Jr. High Youth Minister

Madison McLendon Jr. High Girls Director

Rev. Johnathan Todd Missions Pastor

Brady Johnston College Ministry

GRACE ATHLETICS

Kevin Wieters Exec. Dir. Grace Athletic Ministry

Scott Elliott Athletic Director

Rev. Justin McCain Pastor of Athletics/Young Adults

December 18 Calvary Colony Christmas Party December 19 701 Christmas Party December 24 9:25 & 10:55am Sunday Services - 5:00pm Christmas Eve service December 25-26 Christmas Break - Church and Athletic offices closed December 27– 31 College New Year’s Conference January 1 New Years Day - Church and Athletic offices closed January 9 701 Singles Bible Study begins January 13, 20 Systematics Class January 27 GiGI January 28 New Members Class February 3 GiGI March 3 GiGI March 10 GiGI March 17 GiGI

Sunday, December 10 9:25am Worship Service 10:55am Worship Service 6:00pm Christmas Concert Monday, December 11 12:00-2:30pm Loving Stitches 5:30pm Pickle Ball in the Gym 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm Zumba 7:00pm Young Adults Bible Study Tuesday, December12 7:00am Men’s Prayer Group 9:30am Women’s Prayer Group Wednesday, December 13 No Service or Youth Group in December Thursday, December 14 9:00am Pickle Ball in the Gym Saturday, December 16 7:00am Men’s Pickup Basketball in the Grace Gym

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OFFERTORY Born is the King, It’s Christmas

Matt Crocker and Scott Ligertwood

Born unto us this day a Savior Gifted from heaven to a manger The hope of the world alive For all mankind All of the earth rejoice It’s Christmas time (Chorus) So lift up your voice and sing out His praise It’s Christmas Born is the King, rejoice in the day It’s Christmas

Make a joyful sound It’s Christmas Let His praise resound It’s Christmas Goodwill to all the earth And pace divine All of the earth rejoice It’s Christmas time It’s Christmas time (Chorus)

Call to Worship What Wondrous Love Is This

Words Alexander Means: Music Tim Smith Arrg Kenosis

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul! What wondrous love is this, O my soul! What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul. for my soul. To bear the dreadful curse for my soul. When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down. When I was sinking down, sinking down. When I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown, Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul, Christ laid aside His crown for my soul.

To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing To God and to the Lamb, I will sing. To God and to the Lamb who is the great “I Am” While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing While millions join the theme, I will sing. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on. And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be, And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on, And through eternity, I’ll sing on.

K-5th graders Christmas Concert Info Today @5pm, kids mandatory dress rehearsal. Bring a labeled sack dinner for your child. 4TH & 5TH RETREAT 2018 April 20-22 VBS 2018 June 11-15 GRACEEVAN.ORG/AMAZINGGRACELAND

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GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $728,840 Ahead of Last Year = + $55,080 Behind 3-Year Average = - $3,380 GRACE VENTURE: Given to / Given Away / Balance = $25,433 / 3,625 / 76,421 Distributed this week: none

EXAM WEEK COFFEE SHOP starts TOMORROW and goes through Wednesday from 2:45 –5pm. Come study with us!

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AFTER SCHOOL SNACK 7th Grade guys - TOMOR-ROW, Join Max after school from 3:30-4:45pm for a quick bite from a Memphis food spot and a time of reading the Bible together. BCA SERVICE PROJECT THIS Thursday. Meet in The Refuge at 4:15pm to go spend time with and serve dinner to the students at Binghamp-ton Christian Academy. We’ll be back at 7:30pm! Contact Madi to sign up. GIRLS BEFORE SCHOOL BIBLE STUDY Friday, meet in The Refuge at 7am for a Bible Study, Break-fast and a ride to school! JR. HIGH CHRISTMAS PARTY December 15th, meet at the Refuge at 7pm for some Christmas cheer and cookies! Pick up is at 9pm. Dress in your best Christmas attire.

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A GRACE CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS DUFFEL BAGS Return duffel bags today! The Christmas party is Dec 18 @ 6pm at Calvary Colony. Contact H2O MIT leader, Diane Daniel for more info (568-7230 or dcd1953@yahoo.com).

ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FOOD BOX EVENT & NCC

GIFT WRAP

Yesterday, 300 boxes of food were packed and delivered to the poor in our commu-nity and 100 gifts were wrapped for the NCC Truthseekers.

You can still purchase a box through Dec! Help feed the poor in our community by purchasing one or more $50 food box! Drop a check in the offering plate & designate food box on the check or purchase online at graceventure.org. A notification card is available at the Info desk for you to send to family, friends & business associates in memory or in honor of a loved one.

CROSSCHECK BASKETBALL GAMES occur on December 2, 9, & 16 in your GEC gym. Pray for the coaches and players. That they may come to know our Lord and Savior as their own. Have a few hours on Saturday and want to lead the pre-game devotion? Contact Justin@graceevan.org GEC NEW MEMBER? GEC LONG TIME AT-

TENDER? Anyone interested in a Grace Athletic tour of your athletic facility, please contact us at graceathletics@graceevan.org. PICKLEBALL See our website for details on days and times.

SYSTEMATIC THEOLOGY The next Systematics class will be offered January 13 and 20, 10am-3pm. The class is FULL. Contact Cindy@graceevan.org to be put on the wait list. You must be able to attend both dates.

Who is it for? Anyone 22-35...ish! Our Bible study begins Jan 9. AND…. See next announcement below for more!

LADIES FLANNEL, FELLOWSHIP AND FAVORITE THINGS CHRISTMAS BRINNER This Wednes-day at 6:30pm. Staks restaurant will be catering a pancake bar. Bring 3 inexpen-sive items ($7 and under) for a gift ex-change game and enjoy being together! RSVP online at graceevan.org/women.

CHRISTMAS EVE We will have Worship services both at 9:25 and 10:55am on Sun, Dec 24 and one evening service at 5pm and will serve The Lord’s Supper. We will also have a normal Worship schedule for New Year’s Eve.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS We do not have Wednesday night dinner or Worship in December. We know your family has many activities this month. We’ll be back in full swing January 10, 2018.

701 Kickoff Christmas Party Dec 19, 7:01 pm at The GEM (699 Oakleaf Lane, Mem-phis). Food, music, games, ugly sweater contest, coffee bar, & a word from DJY.

It ain’t glitzy, and there’s no swingin’ tree; it’s just the people you know and love singing the Christmas songs you know and love. Your family is invited and if the kids crawl around a little, so what? Speaking of kids, there’s a short, and actually really good little kids’ num-ber that will charm your heart. After the concert there will be desserts and great coffee. Join us for this Grace tradition; wear whatever you like, and maybe invite a friend.

NEW MANCAKE BOOK Looking for an inexpensive and awesome Christmas gift idea? MANCAKE will begin a new book in January called, “Just Do Something,” by Kevin DeYoung (available on Amazon for $7.80). If you’ve ever grappled over God’s will, or even felt frozen because you were afraid to make the wrong decision, this is a great aid. Plan ahead for our men’s breakfast and discussion on January 3 at 6:30 am.