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WELCOME TO GRACE
WELCOME TO GRACE
MINISTRY STAFF
Pastor Glyn Knight, Senior Pastor
Pastor Jonathan Farrell, Associate Senior Pastor, Adults
Pastor Brad Habegger, Children’s Ministries
Pastor Caleb McClarren, Junior High Ministries
Pastor Steve Kellerstrass, Senior High Ministries
Pastor Tim Bertsche, Missions & People Care
Pastor David McGrew, Worship
Rod Boyd, Administrative Director
November 16, 2014
“None is righteous, no, not one;
no one understands;
no one seeks for God.
All have turned aside;
together they have become worthless;
no one does good, not even one.”
(Romans 3:9-12)
WELCOME & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Pastor Brad Habegger
SCRIPTURE READING
Romans 3:9-12
OUR VISION is to be a loving community
that invites our neighbors to join us
in becoming devoted followers of Jesus
who impact the world for Him.
WORSHIP IN SONG
“Break Every Chain”
“Jesus Paid It All”
“Not What My Hands Have Done”
PASTORAL PRAYER
IS THIS ONE OF YOUR FIRST TIMES AT GRACE CHURCH?
Thank you for worshiping with us - we are so glad you're here! In the pew in
front of you is a "Connecting Card” with information about our church family and
ways you can get connected. We'd be glad to have you stop by our Fireside
Room today - we have refreshments and a small gift for you! And please join
us for our next Discovering Grace Lunch where you can come enjoy a meal
with us, meet some of our pastors and church family, and hear more about what
God is doing among us and in us as followers of Jesus!
OFFERTORY
“By Grace Alone”
9:00 A.M. – MORNING WORSHIP
When prompted during the service, parents of
children age 4 through Kindergarten are invited to
lead their children to the foyer where they will be
welcomed and cared for during the remainder of the worship hour.
10:30 A.M. – ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, Fellowship Hall
11:30 A.M. – D & K PETERSEN PRAYER TEAM, Fireside Room
2:00 P.M. – CHILDREN’S CHOIR DRAMA PRACTICE, Sanctuary
4:15 P.M. – CHRISTMAS CHOIR REHEARSAL, Choir Room
5:00 P.M. – S.E. ASIA PRAYER TEAM, Conference Room
6:00 P.M. – CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, Sanctuary
7:00 P.M. – COLLEGIANS, Fireside Room
(following the Congregational Meeting) Tonight we will be
discussing “Contemporary Questions & Issues from a
Biblical Perspective”. Q’s: Contact Pastor Dave, 214-1413.
7:15 P.M. – QUIZ REVIEW, Matthew 1-10, Children’s Wing
MONDAY:
6:00 P.M. – PUPPET PRACTICE, Children’s Wing
6:30 P.M. – GRIEF SHARE, Fireside Room
7:00 P.M. – DEACON BOARD, Conference Room
WEDNESDAY:
5:30 P.M. – CHILDREN’S CHOIR, Sanctuary
6:30 P.M. – ADULT PRAYER GATHERING – Conference Room
6:30 P.M. – MINISTRIES FOR ALL AGES, various locations
THURSDAY:
6:30 P.M. – GRACE CHOIR REHEARSAL, Choir Room
6:45 P.M. – DIVORCE CARE, Fireside Room
7:00 P.M. – WORSHIP TEAM REHEARSAL, Sanctuary
SATURDAY
2:00 P.M. – CHILDREN’S CHOIR DRESS REHEARSAL, Sanctuary
SERMON
“Man Is Sinful”
Pastor Glyn Knight
COMMUNION
GRACE CHILDREN’S CHOIR
“The Light Has Come”
Saturday, December 6 at 11 a.m.
Sunday, December 7 at 6 p.m.
GRACE CHURCH CHOIR
“Rejoice! Carols of Grace & Gladness”
Sunday, December 14, 6 p.m.
MISSIONS MATTERS
WOMEN OF GRACE
tim.bertsche@gracemorton.org
MISSIONARIES FOR TODAY
Pastor Steve and Esther Poirot
Lincoln Bible Church, Lincoln, Illinois
“Thank you to our Grace family and friends for your prayers,
cards, food and flowers during our most difficult time – our
daughter, Debra Melvin’s home-going. We also want to say
thank you for the Gideon Bibles donated in her name. We are
so thankful to have such a caring church family.”
Brett & Ramie Melvin and Henry & Glenda Kruse
“Many thanks to all of you who remembered us on our 65th
wedding anniversary. It was great to see so many friends!
We appreciate the flowers, the cards, the gifts, and the candy!
We still cannot believe we’ve been married 65 years! Thanks
especially for all of your good wishes and thoughtfulness for
attending our anniversary party.”
Alice & Doug VanEtten
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO ADOPT A FAMILY.
Please sign up this morning at Sign-Up Central
THE DAILY DOZEN items for next Sunday, November 23:
Facial Tissue, Toilet Paper, and Paper Towels
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE – November 26 at 7 p.m.
Join us for this special annual celebration of worship, praise,
and thanks to God for His faithfulness to us. This year’s
Thanksgiving Offering will be distributed to those local
ministries we supported this summer during our GIG week.
Just as we had the opportunity to serve and encourage them
this summer with our time, energy and prayers, our desire is
to care for and encourage them again this fall with this
unexpected gift.
Midwest Food Bank
Women’s Pregnancy Center
Peoria Rescue Mission
South Side Mission
Mission Mart
Camp of Champions, USA
BACE (Before & After School Christian Experience), Morton
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THE GRACE OFFICE will be closed on Thursday and Friday,
November 27 and 28 to provide Thanksgiving ‘family time’ for
our staff.
COUNSELING PRIMARILY FOR WOMEN is now available at
Grace Church provided by Angela Geyer on Tuesdays
9:00am-4:00p.m. There is no fee for this service. Call the
church office for appointments.
WINGS TOO!
(Widows in God’s Strength)
Tuesday, November 18 – Eat and socialize at Busy Corner in
Goodfield! Carpool from church parking lot at 4:30 p.m.
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE: We are looking for six people to
serve in the nursery (babies, toddlers and two-year-olds)
during Sunday School in December. Please contact Melissa
Saxsma (263-8441) or Pastor Brad (266-9281).
STUDENT MINISTRIES
SENIOR HIGH
steve.kellerstrass@gracemorton.org
HIGHER GROUNDS
MISSIONS TRIP INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Calling all Junior/Senior students and their parents to attend
an informational meeting regarding this opportunity
from 3pm-4pm today!
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BABY SHOWER
You are invited to a baby shower for Jean and Joy Viguier
on Thursday, December 4 in the Fellowship Hall. The
couple request that due to shipping restrictions, any gifts be
provided from their registry at Target (or target.com). Those
wishing to contribute toward a cash gift may do so at the
shower – a group card will be available.
Please RSVP at Sign-up Central.
Our Praying Sisters' Ministry is now underway, and each
volunteer has a small group of randomly assigned women
for which to pray. Our desire is to have each woman at
Grace prayed for specifically and intentionally, so please
allow us to pray for you. ~ Annie Weeks, Prayer Coordinator
HOLD THE POSTAGE! CHRISTMAS CARD EXPRESS is here!
Exchange Christmas greetings with friends, families and new
acquaintances who attend Grace Church. Starting
November 30, you can drop your Christmas cards off in the
mailbox located in the main foyer. Because many families
share the same last name, please use the full name on the
envelope. Please put your cards in alphabetical order by Last
Name and rubber band them together before you drop them
off in the mailbox. Check for your “mail” at the Christmas Card
Express table starting December 7.
CHRISTIAN HEIRS – Thanksgiving Feast, Friday, November 21
at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Turkey, drinks and table
service will be provided. Please bring your traditional recipes,
based on your last name initial. Can’t wait to see you!
~ Jordan & Jessica Rocke
A-E: Pie
O-R: Rolls
F-I: Potatoes (Mashed/Sweet, etc.)
S-V: Stuffing
J-N: Fruit or Vegetable side dish
W-Z: Lettuce Salad
RSVP on CCB or email jjrocke@yahoo.com.
BARNABAS FELLOWSHIP GROUP – Christmas Buffet at Sazani’s
in Pekin, December 5 at 6:15 pm. Please call to RSVP and
pay ($15.11/ person) by December 1 to Linda Funk 263-7136.
THE MORTON COMMUNITY CHORUS will present portions of
Handel's Messiah on Sunday, November 23, 2 p.m. at Grace
Church. There is no charge for admission; however, a freewill offering will be received. The public is invited to attend.
YOU ARE INVITED TO A RECEPTION PARTY celebrating the
marriage of Anne Weaver and Dave Forbes on Saturday,
November 29 from 2-5 p.m. at Faith Church, 9125 N. College
Ave., Indianapolis IN 46240. Your RSVP would be
appreciated – please phone 317-730-0656. No gifts, please.
Complete sermon booklet is
available
on
Mondays,
together with the audio
recording at the “Recent
Sermon” tab.