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. 18 No.4

JANUARY 26, 2014

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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.

8:30 & 10:30* am

Bill Brandenstein, Director

Fugue in A Minor • Bach • Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymn 25 Immortal, Invisible • Congregation

This Is My Father’s World • Sheppard/Maddux-Rice • String Quartet, Woodwinds, Piano

Doxology • Vale-Patty/Sterling • Worship Choir

Hymn 20 All People That on Earth Do Dwell • Congregation

He Knows My Name • Walker/Rice-Marsh • Michael Mahoney

John MacArthur Preaching

Old Hundredth • Trad./Bock • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

How Beautiful • Paris • Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise • Congregation

Parent Dedication

My Heart Is Filled with Thankfulness • Getty-Townend • Grace Chung

John MacArthur Preaching

Right Hand of Fellowship

Come, Thou Almighty King • Giardini/Sturz • Organ Postlude

Anthem

Doxology

Here, He is here.He has blessed us with His presence in this place.We will not be the same.Hear, can you hear?All creation sings, the heavens glorify His holy name.

Now to the King, eternal, immortal and invisible,To the only God be honor and glory forever, Amen, Amen.

Here, He is here.He has blessed us with His presence in this place.We will not be the same. Hear, can you hear?All creation sings, the heavens glorify His holy name.

Now to the King, eternal, immortal and invisible,To the only God be honor and glory forever, Amen,And glory forever, Amen.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow.Praise Him, all creatures here below.Praise Him above, Ye heav’nly hosts.Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!

Now to the King, eternal, immortal and invisible,To the only God be honor and glory forever, Amen, Amen!

©1997 Erickson & Baugher Music/Sandi’s Songs Music. UBP. CCLI Lic. 32723

THE COURTYARD 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 F building, across from the Courtyard Center.

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 Believer’s Armor • 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 Armor of God: Praying at All Times” • 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

Jesus confronts the Rich Young Ruler

Matthew 19:16–26

Believers are called to count the cost of eternal life and follow Christ.

“Fairest Lord Jesus”

Why did the rich young ruler go away sad?

By asking Christ to reveal anything in his heart that he is unwilling to give up for Him.

As a family, read selected portions of Matthew 19:16–26.

Matthew 20:1–16

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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

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

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

• Shepherds’ Conference• Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel)

GBI Highlight

The God Who Loves by John MacarThur

This classic title examines the truth that neither God’s love nor His wrath can be understood in isolation from each other, and addresses questions such as…· If God is love, how could He send anyone to hell?· What’s the difference between the loving God of the New Testament and the angry God of the Old Testament?· Does God love the whole world?· How can God be both jealous and loving?

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Robertson McQuilkin was a college and seminary professor and the third president of colombia international university from 1968–1990. he met his wife, Muriel, as a student at colombia Bible college. he proposed to her on Valentine’s

Day 1948, and they married in August of the same year. For 30 years they raised six children and served god together in many different ways.

in 1978 something began to change. Muriel loved to tell stories, and she started repeating the same story, literally minutes after telling it the first time. this problem occured with increasing frequency, and she began to lose her train of thought.

in 1981 doctors told Robertson that Muriel appeared to be entering the beginning stages of Alzheimer’s Disease. From that point on she progressively got worse. she found it more and more difficult to express herself. Robertson struggled as he watched his wife and loving partner slowly fade away.

one thing Muriel was able to communicate was that she loved and needed him. As the disease progressed, she became anxious about being at home without Robertson. she began to walk the half-mile to his office several times a day, sometime to the point that her feet would bleed.

By 1990 Robertson McQuilkin knew he had to decide whether he should continue to pursue his career at the school or serve his wife at home. in

Coming Alongside Our Caregivers

the Alzheimer’s-Dementia Ministry meets

on the last saturday of the month at 9 a.m. in

g130. For more information about participating

in this ministry, call 818-909-5519.

Rick McLean • Pastor, Pastoral care Ministries

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the end it was really no contest. While the choice to step down from his position at colombia Bible college may not have been easy, it was simple. During his resignation address at the college, he explained that it was an honor to serve his wife because he loved her.

so Robertson became a full-time homemaker and caregiver. He had a great opportunity to experience God’s strength and grace getting him through each day, and he learned much about love. When people asked him if he ever tired of caring for Muriel, he would say, “no, i love to care for her. she’s my precious wife.”

on Valentine’s Day in 1995 Robertson was riding an exercise bike at the foot of Muriel’s bed. she woke up, smiled, and suddenly spoke—for the first time in months—to say she loved him. he rushed over to the bed, gave his wife a hug, and asked her, “honey, you really do love me, don’t you?” she responded with, “i’m nice,” which was her way of saying, “Yes.” those were the last words Muriel ever said aloud.

Robertson McQuilkin continued to serve his wife until the end of her life in 2003. he made it clear through those difficult years that he would always be committed to his wife and would honor their vows—“In sickness and health, ’til death do us part.”

the Bible speaks much about caring for those who are weak or disabled, a group that clearly includes those afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease

or dementia. here in our own church family we have many who honor the Lord by faithfully caring for someone who is suffering this way. And while there can be great blessing in this service, as the McQuilkins’ story illustrates, there are also significant physical, mental, and financial burdens.

in response, for the past three years our church has had a ministry support group for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Our desire is to come alongside these faithful servants—to care for the caregivers. During the meeting, care is provided for loved ones with dementia. they enjoy a light breakfast, worship music, scripture reading, and a walk or stroll around the campus.

We are always in need of volunteers who can help us in this vital ministry. there are many ways to serve, including….

• Attending the saturday meetings to learn what the needs are• Bringing food, praying, or participating with the loved ones during the meeting• Assisting caregivers in a multitude of ways• Providing transportation• giving respite care for a few hours a week (this gives families a break, allowing them to attend church, and opens time for errands and other chores.)

this is a great opportunity to minister to these precious families. i encourage you to come serve and honor the Lord by caring for our caregivers.

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Membership Class TODAY • 2:00–5:45 p.m. • J370s If you have completed your membership application and received pastoral approval, you are eligible to attend. The class will conclude with the Right Hand of Fellowship during the evening service. Childcare is not available for this class.

Russian Bible Study Fellowship TODAY • 12:30 p.m. • F221–222 • Lunch will be provided. For more information, email Mike Tsvirinko at mtsvirinko@gmail.com.

Job Opportunities For more information or to request an application, contact Kathy Sorenson at ksorenson@gracechurch.org or 818-909-5672. Accounting Clerk The Grace Church Accounting Department has a part-time opening for an accounting clerk to work approximately 24 hours per week. Requirements include Grace Church membership; experience in the field of accounting; excellent organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; customer service experience; and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Experience with general ledger software is also helpful. Graphic Designer The Grace Church Media Department has a part-time opening for a print-based graphic designer. Ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe InDesign (and/or QuarkXPress), Photoshop, and Illustrator, and comfortable in a Windows environment.

Shepherds’ Conference Volunteer Meeting • TODAY • 12:30–2:30 p.m. • Family Center. This mandatory meeting is for all first-time and all food and beverage volunteers. Scholarships For information about providing a scholarship for the 2014 Shepherds’ Conference, visit the table on GraceWalk this morning or gracechurch.org/support. Volunteer Sign-Ups To sign up to volunteer to serve during the conference, stop by the table on GraceWalk this morning or visit gracechurch.org/volunteer.

Unequally Yoked Tuesday, January 28 • 7–9 p.m. A ministry to wives who are married to unbelieving husbands, Unequally Yoked meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month for biblical teaching and encouragement. Join us on January 28 as we resume our study in Changed into His Image by Jim Berg. For more information, call the Women’s Ministries office at 818-909-5521 or visit gracechurch.org/women.

Hands for Hope For information about adoption and orphan care, visit the Hands for Hope page at gracechurch.org.

2013 Grace Church Annual Report The 2013 Annual Report is available from the Grace Church accounting office. For a free copy, contact clight@gracechurch.org.

Baby RoseThe rosebud is in honor of Madelyn Abigail Lee, born July 17, 2013, to Georgia and Elijah Lee.

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Grace Today is published weekly by Grace Community Church. ©2013 by Grace Community Church. Scripture, unless

otherwise noted, is taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © The

Lockman Foundation 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995.

Used by permission.

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 Courtyard Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Matt White

Cornerstone(All ages) J371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Tom Patton, Mark Tatlock

Doulos (20s & 30s) J361Pastor: Travis Allen

FaithBuilders (All ages) J261Pastor: Bill Shannon

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

Junior High (Grades 7–8)J73 (Basement)Pastor: Andrew Curry

Mentally DisabledG130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult Sunday School F221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Heber Torres, Ruben Videira

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

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

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

High School (Grades 9–12)J73 (Basement)Pastor: Andrew Gutierrez

Joint Heirs (All ages) J261Pastors: John Street,Lance Quinn

Mainstream (All ages) J361Pastor: Rich Gregory

Mentally DisabledG130 (east)Pastor: Rick McLean

Sojourners (All ages) J371Pastor: William Varner

Spanish WomenOld Testament Studies F221-222 Teachers: Ester Pidal,Maria Orellana

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 Center

Discovery Kids (Ages 3–5)G134-136

Visit our website at

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Pastoral Care & Counseling818-909-5537

Prayer818-909-5519

Spanish818-909-5722

Special Ministries818-909-5519

Student818-909-5593

Women818-909-5521

Administration818-909-5500

Children818-909-5631

Equipping818-909-5671

Men818-909-5537

Outreach818-909-5700

8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

The Guild (Single adults)J361Pastor: Don Carr

Monday Morning Prayer GroupCourtyard Center