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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. 12
March 22, 2015
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Bill Brandenstein, Director
Prelude in G Major • Bach • Stephen Sturz, Organist
Hymn 66 To God Be the Glory • Congregation
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say • Dykes/Palmer-Oliver-Rice
String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano
My Jesus, I Love Thee • Gordon/Sjolund • Worship Choir
Hymn 92 Love Divine, All Loves Excelling • Congregation
With All My Heart • Rambo/Rice • Carmella Jones
MESSAGE: HEADLINE: NINEVEH REPENTS! Austin Duncan • Jonah 3:1–10
Doxology Hymn • Congregation
Postlude from Celebrate Life • Red • Organ Postlude
6:00 pm
How Beautiful • Paris • Instrumental Prelude
Songs of Praise • Congregation
Baptism • Josh Petras
Jesus Is Lord • Getty • Offertory
MESSAGE: MAJESTY IN THE MUNDANE Vlad Burlaka • 1 Kings 19:1–14
The Solid Rock • Bradbury/Sturz • Organ Postlude
* 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.
I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Come unto Me and rest;Lay down, thou weary one, lay down Thy head upon My breast.”I came to Jesus as I was, Weary, and worn, and sad;I found in Him a resting place, and He has made me glad.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “Behold, I freely giveThe living water; thirsty one, Stoop down, and drink, and live.”I came to Jesus, and I drank Of that life-giving stream;My thirst was quenched, my soul revived, And now I live in Him.
I heard the voice of Jesus say, “I am this dark world’s Light;Look unto Me, thy morn shall rise, And all the day be bright.”I looked to Jesus, and I found In Him my Star, my Sun;And in that Light of life I’ll walk, ’Til traveling days are done.
Lyrics by Horatius Bonar (1846); music by John B. Dykes (1823–1876)
Anthem
Hymn 379 • Take My Life and Let It Be
Take my life and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;Take my moments and my days—Let them flow in ceaseless praise,Let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take my will and make it Thine—It shall be no longer mine;Take my heart—it is Thine own,It shall be Thy royal throne,It shall be Thy royal throne.
Doxology Hymn
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• Fundamentals of the Faith• Grace Books Express• Local Outreach
• 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 8:30 & 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/radio• The Murder of Jesus
• The Empty Tomb • 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“Slaves for Christ” • 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
Judas Betrays Jesus
Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50
People deny or betray Jesus with sinful attitudes and actions.
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
How did Judas betray Jesus?
By showing that he loves Jesus by obeying Him.
As a family, read Matthew 26:1–19, 36–50.
Matthew 27
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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)
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
NEW!MACARTHUR NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARIESMARK 1–8 & MARK 9–16
Available today for 25% off retail price
Also available—the complete MNTC set (33 volumes) available today for 40% off retail price!
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Our membership classes are designed to cut through this doctrinal confusion and fully equip every incoming member for his or her role as part of the local body. With this priority, membership classes ensure that every believer who commits to Grace Church understands the gospel, the theological distinctives of a healthy church, and what the Bible teaches about membership. Each new member is shepherded by a team of our elders to contribute to and benefit from this local expression of the body of Christ.
Asking our regular attenders to attend these classes highlights our conviction that the Word is the means Christ uses to build and add to His church, not complex programs or simplistic “one-conversation-and-done” membership affirmations. In fact, we think this teaching is so important
to the long-term health of our church family that membership classes are available both at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on the first three Sundays of every month (except for December and July). That adds up to 60 separate classes in a year! Our desire is to make this teaching as accessible as possible, because the biblical truth that’s communicated is our first and greatest means of ministry success.
If you are one of the hundreds of regular attenders who have not yet joined Grace Community Church, we pray you would sit under this teaching and truly become a part of our church family. Stop by the member center today and register for the next membership class—first or second hour. Let us help you maximize your ministry in your new church home.
Did the early church have membership classes? It doesn’t seem likely. You may wonder, then, why do we ask our incoming members to attend classes?
The answer is simple—the prevalence of unhealthy doctrine has confused many believers’ understanding of salvation and the local church. Errant teaching concerning salvation and the early church has led many today to make the fatal error of equating membership with salvation. Others need focused teaching on the doctrine of the church because they see church membership as something like joining a country club, in that the church exists solely for their own personal satisfaction and well-being. Although there are some who seem to understand membership and thrive, many do not and struggle.
MEMBERSHIP MINISTRIES
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Natalya DyachenkoMaria Luisa ErroaAndrew & Cayley FitzpatrickIrineo & Erica GonzálezAlejandro GuadalupeJacob & Jazz HoffmanCourtney HollowayJohn HoustonBob & Rochelle HoweyCraig & Christine JaceDavid & Celia JohnsonMatthew JonesIrene KimLouise KooClaudia KuPreston & Maurene LandryEsther LeeMarcus LeGaultJessica LinChristine MahoneyDJ MarstonCarissa Martin
Nathanael MayerAndrea MedranoMichelle MianoVivian OdishoJeffrey PortilloMisael PortilloMark RicksJesús RoblesMargaret SalomonPhilip SchultzDeAvonte SidneyBrandon & Danika SmithPamela SwansonBrianna SweetRyan SweetSophia TatNicole ThompsonConnie ToWesley WilcoxJoshua WuSharon Wu
Belen AlemanClara AlemanZarmik AllahdadiBilly & Nuvia AlvarezAlejandro & Inés ArteagaDavid & Oriana BeltránChris & Ramsina BoulousRobert ButteraJames ChenOlivia ChenLeah ChengVictoria ChienStephanie ChoiTroye ChristmasAshley ChurchillKatia ColwellSteve & Lucy CondakchianJorge CórdovaJessica CuiBenjamin DangTeresa DelgadoDane Duross
Grace Church welcomed another group of new members with the RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP. Each of these individuals completed the membership class in fulfillment of Grace Church’s membership requirements.
NEW MEMBERS
The following new members received the Right Hand of Fellowship in FEBRUARY.
Good Neighbors
As a courtesy to our neighbors, please avoid parking in front of the houses surrounding Grace Church. Instead, use one of the designated parking lots indicated above. If street parking is unavoidable, we urge you to be especially attentive to and considerate of our neighbors’ comfort and property.
Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic Annual Fundraising BanquetThere is perhaps no greater threat to the most defenseless people in our society than the constitutionally-protected right to murder an unborn child. As disciples of Jesus, it remains our responsibility to speak for those who cannot advocate for themselves. Put simply, the church is called to do something about abortion. To that end, Grace Church partners with Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic (OAPC), a pregnancy help ministry in Northridge.
The annual OAPC fundraising banquet will held this Friday, March 27, at West Valley Christian Church in West Hills. If you would like to support this ministry, please consider attending. For more information, please contact the Local Outreach office at 818-909-5721 or visit withopenarms.org.
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Grace Around the WorldEllen ParkerServing in Mexico Since 1981
Prayer / Praise
• Praise the Lord for the successful shoulder surgery I had in January, with no pain!
• Pray for God’s wisdom as I teach ladies His Word, and for their continual growth in Jesus.
Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $9,092. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionary families.
Local Outreach SpotlightFundamentals of the FaithDesigned to equip you with a solid foundation in God’s Word, Fundamentals of the Faith is a 16–20-week course that teaches the basic doctrines of the Bible. Learn about the attributes of God, the person and work of Jesus Christ, and many other foundational biblical truths. Classes are available during both Sunday morning services, as well as on select weekday evenings. To sign up, visit the table on GraceWalk on Sunday mornings.
Logos InstituteDiscipleship Counseling: Level 3April 15–July 1 (Wednesdays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m. • T370sInstructors: Bill Shannon, George SandersCost: $75
For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/logos.
Alzheimer’s-Dementia MinistrySaturday, March 28 • 9:00 a.m. • T370s
A light breakfast will be served. For more information, call Rick McLean at 818-909-5519.
The Master’s College31st Annual Forest Lawn Concert: Mozart’s “Requiem”Thursday, April 2 • 7:30 p.m.Hall of Liberty, Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills
For complimentary tickets, visit masters.edu/music or call 661-362-2262.
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Elder Q&AFourth Sunday of every month • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • T66 (basement)
The next session will be TODAY. Registration is not necessary; simply join us at 8:30 or 10:30.
Glorifying the Risen SaviorGood Friday Communion ServiceApril 3 • 7:30 p.m.
Special music by the Worship Choir, Orchestra, and Vocalists. Nursery care (birth–five years) will be available.
Resurrection Sunday Worship ServicesApril 5 • 7:00, 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Nursery care (birth–five years) will be available for all services; Sunday School will meet at the regular times.There will be no Sunday evening service on April 5.
Unequally YokedTuesday, March 24
Bible study primarily for women married to unbelieving husbands. For information, call 818-909-5521.
With the LordPatricia Richardson recently went to be with the Lord. Please remember her family in your prayers.
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones. ––Psalm 116:15
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear?The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
—Psalm 27:1
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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: Matt White
Cornerstone(All ages) T371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Mark Tatlock
Doulos (Young families & singles) 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.
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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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