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. 43

October 23, 2016

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Sing Unto God

Sing unto God, and high affections raise,To crown this conquest with unmeasured praise!

George Frideric Handel (1685–1759)

Doxology Hymn

Hymn 129 Crown Him with Many Crowns

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 lords, who over all doth reign,Who once on earth, th’incarnate Word, for ransomed sinners slain,Now lives in realms of light, where saints with angels singTheir songs before Him day and night their God, Redeemer, King.

Anthem

* 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.

8:30 & 10:30* am

Rhosemedre • Vaughan Williams • Jan Sanborn, Organist

Songs of Praise • Congregation

Sing Unto God • Handel/Condie • Worship Choir

Hymn 1 Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above • Congregation

Blessings • Story/Rice • Grace Chung

MESSAGE: JESUS THE MESSIAH John MacArthur • Selected Scriptures

Doxology Hymn • Congregation

Prelude and Fugue in C • Bach • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

What a Friend We Have in Jesus • Converse/Erb • Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise • Congregation

Baptism • Josh Petras

Great Is Thy Faithfulness • Runyan • Clayton Erb, Piano

MESSAGE: OUR RESURRECTION BODIES John MacArthur • 1 Corinthians 15:35–49

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RADIO gty.org/radioThe Transforming Power of Scripture • 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“Scripture Is Sufficient” • 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.

• Adoption Awareness• Fundamentals of the Faith• Local Outreach

On the Patio

• Grace Advance• 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 • November 6 101 • 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 Gives Jericho to IsraelJoshua 5:13–6:27Believers should be encouraged to obey God because He always does what He says.

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name”

How did God give Jericho over to Israel?By trusting God’s Word even when it is difficult.

As a family, read selected portions of Joshua 6.

Joshua 7:1–26

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HYMN OF THE MONTH

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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.

NEW RELEASE

REMEMBER AND RETURNREKINDLING YOUR LOVE FOR THE SAVIORby John MacArthur

In this new devotional, John MacArthur takes you down a biblically prescribed path as you rediscover who Christ is, what He has done, and how you must respond.

Available today through next Sunday for 20% off retail, or 40% off when you purchase two or more.

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While much of the globe considers America to be a “Christian” nation, many parts of our country are without biblical churches. Some areas are completely devoid of a biblical church, while others have a church that was once healthy, but for various reasons is now dying. Due to the faithful ministry of our pastor and church family, Christians in these situations have been reaching out to Grace Community Church for many years, asking for guidance.

Grace Advance was formed to respond to the needs of churches seeking revitalization and core groups desiring to form new churches. The Elder’s

Council Handling Advance (ECHA), consisting of Grace Church elders and lay leaders, was created for the purpose of vetting existing churches in need of help and core groups seeking to plant churches.

Grace Advance and the ECHA board provide critical leadership and counsel to these groups. Their circumstances are often very difficult and their problems nuanced. Churches find themselves in need of revitalization for various reasons. Fracturing caused by disunity, the failure of pastoral leadership and the fallout of that failure, and a lack of leadership to give direction can

all cause a once-healthy church to flounder. The ECHA board provides the biblical wisdom that is needed to navigate these complex circumstances.

In contrast to dying churches, core groups are motivated to contact us because of a lack of biblical teaching in their areas. They desire to plant new churches that will meet their spiritual needs as well as those of their communities. They often have circumstances very different from a revitalization, and the ECHA board is instrumental in navigating all the intricacies of planting a new church.

Today, twenty-seven fully autonomous churches exist in North America because Grace Church

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responded to the needs of the body of Christ through the formation of Grace Advance. The ECHA board is currently vetting several other groups for consideration, so please be in prayer for both the board and the applicants.

GRACE ADVANCE TEAMSIn 2016 Grace Advance launched a new ministry called Grace Advance Teams (GATs). GATs provide focused support to our Grace Advance churches around North America, similar to international STMs. Along with prayer and financial support, GATs provide a great opportunity to get involved with Grace Advance. Teams have visited Ohio,

Utah, and Maryland thus far, leading VBS, facilitating community outreach, and doing evangelism.

Grace Advance Teams will resume in Spring 2017. There will be opportunities for serving with music ministry, general construction, VBS, evangelism, biblical counseling instruction, and more. If you are interested in strengthening biblical churches through the ministry of Grace Advance and GATs, please stop by our table on the patio this morning or visit graceadvance.org today.

Local Outreach SpotlightBasketball Outreach Mondays • 8:00 p.m. • Family Center

Every Monday night the Family Center is transformed for an evening of basketball and evangelism. The neighborhood comes to play basketball in our state-of-the-art gym (complete with professional hoops), with halftime devoted to a faithful gospel presentation. Bring the gospel and your game and join us for a fantastic night of ministry! For more information call 818-909-5721.

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Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $11,101. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world.

November is Adoption Awareness MonthNovember 6 • Agency Tables

Several adoption/foster agencies will have representatives and information on GraceWalk after both morning services.

November 13 • Family Luncheon

Our adoptive and foster families and those interested in connecting through a time of fellowship are invited to an Adoption Family Luncheon at 12:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Heritage Building. Sign up at the Hands for Hope table on GraceWalk or email handsforhope@gracechurch.org.

gracechurch.org/handsforhope • 818-909-5700

Grace Around the WorldRome Church PlantThe Stanisci FamilyLucio & Cristina, Rebecca, Davide, Mattia

Serving in Italy Since 2009

Prayer / Praise

• Praise God for a core group of about fifteen people who want to be part of our church plant in Rome.

• Pray for Lucio’s exposition of the Gospel of Mark, every Sunday afternoon, beginning this month.

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Alzheimer’s-Dementia MinistrySaturday, October 29 • 9:00 a.m. • CC130s

Families touched by dementia are invited to meet monthly for spiritual encouragement, helpful shepherding, and warm fellowship over a light breakfast. Loved ones with dementia are welcome. If you are bringing your loved one, please call Pastor Rick McLean 818-909-5519.

Faith Promise Globe Bank Collection October 30

Bring your filled globes to the patio table before and after both morning worship services. This is a great way for kids to participate in the Faith Promise support of our missionaries. For more information about how you can become involved, visit gracechurch.org/outreach.

Juniors Winter Camp Save the DateJanuary 6–8 • Forest Home

Watch Grace Today for more information.

Job OpportunityNursery. Children’s Ministry has several part-time openings, 10–15 hours per week, for nursery workers. Hours are primarily Sundays and Wednesdays. Must be able to exhibit love to parents, children, and staff and desire to serve through humility, patience, and joy. Prior work experience in childcare is preferred, and must be able to successfully pass a background check. 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 the office of Human Resources at HR@gracechurch.org or 818-909-5672.

Pastor to ParentOctober 30 • 12:30–2:00 • CC130

You and your children are invited to join our pastor and partners from The Master’s University for lunch and a time of fellowship. Come hear Pastor John’s perspectives on the Christian college experience as president, pastor, and parent.

A pizza lunch and childcare is available for children five and younger. RSVP by October 26 to gracechurch.org/oneighty.

Awana Fairmont FairSaturday, October 29 • Noon–4:00 p.m.Laser Tag • Dunk Tank • Jump Booth • Face Painting • Music • Food • Game Booths Balloons • Prizes

Only 20¢ per ticket! Come support our Awana Clubs and enjoy an inexpensive activity for the whole family.

Sojourners Women’s FellowshipThanksgiving PotluckSaturday, November 12 • 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. • T270s • Speaker: Carolyn Berry

All women are welcome. Call 818-887-9717 for reservations.

With the LordSandy Blake and Jennifer Ford recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember their families 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

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 (Singles & young families) 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 DisabledCC130EPastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, José Soria

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday SchoolSpecial needs class availableVisit 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 DisabledCC130EPastor: 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

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Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

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

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