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. 19 No. 4

January 25, 2015

8:30 & 10:30* am

All Glory Be to God on High • Bach • Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymn 9 Praise the Lord! Ye Heavens, Adore Him • Congregation

Hymn 10 O Worship the King

Brethren, We Have Met to Worship • Moore/Rice • Brass Ensemble, Organ

Forth in Thy Name • Young • Worship Choir

Hymn 478 Soldiers of Christ, Arise • Congregation

Almighty God • Nelson-McHugh/Moore • Kory Welch

MESSAGE: UNMASKING THE TRAITOR John MacArthur • John 13:18–30

Doxology Hymn • Congregation

We Christians May Rejoice • Bach • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

I Love Thy Kingdom, Lord • Williams • Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise • Congregation

Baptism • Rick McLean

The King of Love My Shepherd Is • Offertory

MESSAGE: STEPHEN’S HISTORIC SERMON, PART 2 John MacArthur • Acts 7

More Love to Thee (Medley) • Doane/Sturz • Organ Postlude

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* 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.

Forth in Thy Name

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go,My daily labor to pursue;Thee, only Thee, resolved to knowIn all I think, or speak, or do.

Each task Thy wisdom hath assigned,O let me cheerfully fulfill;In all my works Thy presence find,Proving Thy good and perfect will.

Forth in Thy name, O Lord, I go,My daily labor to pursue;And every moment watch and pray,And hasten to Thy glorious day!

Words by Charles Wesley (1749); music by Gordon Young (1965)

Anthem

Hymn 364 My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine—For Thee all the follies of sin I resign;My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou:If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

Doxology Hymn

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• Fundamentals of the Faith• Grace Books Express• Local Outreach

• Shepherds’ Conference• 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.

Elder Q&A 10:30 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.

Campus Ministries On GraceWalk

RADIO gty.org/radioThe Love God Hates

• 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 Apostolic Preaching of Christ from the

Old Testament, Part 2” • 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.

Grace to You

God Chooses Jacob over Esau

Genesis 25:21–26; 27:1–29

God sovereignly chooses whomever He wants to accomplish His purposes.

“All Creatures of Our God and King”

How was God gracious to Jacob?

By patiently waiting for God’s timing.

As a family, read Genesis 25:21–26; 27:1–29.

Genesis 32

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Generations of Grace Children’s 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.

HIGHLIGHT

EXPRESS CHECK-OUT on GraceWalk

THE UPPER ROOM:JESUS’ PARTING PROMISES FOR TROUBLED HEARTSby John MacArthur

The Upper Room Discourse (John 13–16), reveals some of the most poignant and powerful promises for believers in all of Scripture.

EXPRESS CHECK-OUT on GraceWalk

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In addition to raising financial support for the training centers, another important role that the TMAI home office plays is to equip national church leaders as well as American missions pastors with biblical teaching on important issues and trends in missions. Today, there is perhaps no issue of greater importance for the international church than the critical doctrine of biblical inerrancy. Sadly, in recent decades many western seminaries and missions agencies have rapidly drifted to liberalism, and as a result have exported doubt and skepticism about the truthfulness of the Bible. The consequences on missions efforts have been devastating. Well-meaning church leaders around the world have been taught to base their ministries not on the Word of God, but on man-centered strategies.

SHINING A BRIGHT LIGHT ON THE GLORIOUS TRUTH OF GOD’S WORDMark Tatlock • President, The Master’s Academy International

TMAI comprises 18 training centers and seminaries around the world, all established or staffed by TMS graduates and Grace Church missionaries. With more than 2,800 current students and 3,800 graduates, these schools all share a common doctrinal statement (the same one we have here at Grace Church), an emphasis on expository preaching, and a common goal—to help the indigenous church train its own pastors and leaders in biblical integrity. These nationals are trained to biblically shepherd Christ’s church and entrust this ministry to the next generation of faithful men (2 Timothy 2:2). The result is a strengthened indigenous church that is able to reach the local community far better than missionaries could.

Since 1992, Grace Church has sent out graduates of The Master’s Seminary (TMS) as missionaries around the world with the goal of establishing pastoral training centers and seminaries. Today, these servants are scattered across many nations, strengthening the international church by training and equipping those who have been called to preach and lead.

You know many of these missionaries well. You pray for them faithfully, you support them financially, and you fellowship with them when they attend Grace Church. What you may not be familiar with is the ministry that undergirds their training centers by providing financial support and academic accountability—The Master’s Academy International (TMAI).

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SHINING A BRIGHT LIGHT ON THE GLORIOUS TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD

In response, TMAI is pleased to host a one-day event in coordination with this year’s Shepherds’ Conference on Inerrancy. Designed to shine a bright light on the glorious truth of God’s Word, the TMAI International Symposium will feature like-minded leaders from around the world who are committed to building God’s church on the firm foundation of the inerrant Word. Church leaders from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, and the Middle East will show why the doctrine of inerrancy is not just important in America, but is critical to overseas missions efforts and ministry.

Currently, attendees from 50 different nations are registered for the Symposium, and we invite you to join us for this important day. Please pray with me that this event will not only have a profound impact on those who attend, but will contribute to a renewal movement across evangelical missions.

To receive regular updates from TMAI, visit tmai.org.

Register to attend at tmai.org/symposium; registration closes February 6.

To sign up to volunteer, email JTan@tmai.org.

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Expressing the Compassion of ChristA heart that has experienced the compassion of Christ desires to express His compassion to others. While we care most about relieving eternal suffering, love dictates that we not be indifferent to temporal suffering either. To that end, our church partners with organizations like Children’s Hunger Fund, Open Arms Pregnancy Center, and the San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission. All of these ministries could benefit from capable volunteers from our Grace Church family.For more information, call 818-909-5721 or visit gracechurch.org/local.

Shepherds’ Conference Volunteer Prayer MeetingToday • 12:30–2:30 p.m. • Family Center

This meeting is mandatory for all volunteers.

Elder Q&A Today • 10:30 a.m. • T66

Beginning January 25, our Grace Church elders will regularly host a “State of the Church” session on the fourth Sunday of every month. Open to anyone, these sessions are designed as a time to get to know your shepherds, ask questions, inform your prayers for the church, expose you to the depth and breadth of the ministry here, and meet other church members. Registration is not necessary; simply come to the membership classroom in the basement. For more information, email membership@gracechurch.org.

Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $7,916. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionary families.

Local Outreach Spotlight Volleyball OutreachMondays • 5:30 p.m. • Family CenterEvery Monday night the Family Center is open to those in the surrounding community who enjoy playing volleyball. Play lasts until 7:30 p.m., with a halftime break for a gospel presentation. This is a great opportunity for our church family to model how to compete in a Christlike manner and personally engage our friends with the gospel.

Let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. —Hebrews 12:1–2

First-Hour Membership ClassBeginning February 1, the weekly membership class will be offered at both 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. To register or learn more, stop by the member center after any Sunday service or visit gracechurch.org/membership .

The Master’s Kids Informational MeetingThursday, February 19 • 10 a.m.–Noon • T270s

Attendance gives you priority for the 2015–2016 class. To sign up for childcare, email your child’s full name and birthdate to Karen Harasick, program coordinator, by February 5 at harasick@ca.rr.com.

Unequally Yoked Tuesday, January 27

Bible study primarily for women married to unbelieving husbands. For information, call 818-909-5521.

Homeschool Informational MeetingTuesday, January 27 • 7 p.m. • CC130

Open to anyone interested in a college prep, classical model for homeschooling through high school. RSVP to Julietta Woo at 661-305-8763.

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Alzheimer’s-Dementia MinistrySaturday, January 31 • 9:00 a.m. • CC130

A light breakfast will be served. For more information, call Rick McLean at 818-909-5519.

Children’s Ministry OpportunityThe Master’s Kids is seeking a new program coordinator for the 2015–2016 school year. This is a volunteer position in a fun, “mommy-and-me” preschool environment. If you have solid administrative skills and a heart to serve moms and kids, call the children’s ministry office at 818-909-5631.

Financial ReportFor a copy of our church’s financial report for Fiscal Year 2014, please contact our accounting department at clight@gracechurch.org.

Job OpportunityThe Grace Church Accounting Department has a full-time opening for an accounting manager. Candidates will manage day-to-day operations of a fast-paced team environment and oversee and review processes related to month-end close, audit, and year-end tax reporting. Position requires ability to research and document tax and accounting issues; excellent organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills; and experience with accounting software and Microsoft Office. Payroll experience preferred. Applicants for employment must be, if employed, biblically qualified as a deacon or deaconess and a member of Grace Church. For more information or to request an application, contact Human Resources at HR@gracechurch.org or 818-909-5672.

With the LordJim Hammer recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember his family in your prayers.

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. ––Psalm 116:15

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The Guild (Single adults)T361Pastor: Don Carr

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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.

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

Cornerstone(All ages) T371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Mark Tatlock

Doulos (20s & 30s) 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: Andrew Curry

Mentally DisabledCC130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Heber Torres

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

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

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

Mentally DisabledCC130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Sojourners (All ages) T371Pastor: William Varner

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221–222Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Ruben Pidal, Heber Torres

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

Visit our website at

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Administration818-909-5500

Children818-909-5631

Equipping818-909-5671

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