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. 24

June 14, 2015

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I Know that My Redeemer Lives • Hatton/Sturz • Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymn 20 All People That on Earth Do Dwell • Congregation

Come Christians, Join to Sing • Trad./Hart-Rice • String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name • Fettke • Worship Choir

Hymn 227 Thine Is the Glory • Congregation

Your Grace Still Amazes Me • Harrington-Craig/Rice • Michael Mahoney

MESSAGE: UNSHAKEABLE Nathan Busenitz • Psalm 46

Communion

Our Great Savior • Pritchard/Willan • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

How Firm a Foundation • Trad./Billingsley • Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise • Congregation

Baptism • Tom Patton

Creation Sings the Father’s Song • Getty-Townend • Offertory

MESSAGE: WHERE ARE THEY NOW? Andrew Curry • Luke 16:19–31

Right Hand of Fellowship

I Sing the Mighty Power of God • Trad./Sturz • Organ Postlude

Plaza Fellowship * 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.

The Majesty and Glory of Your Name

When I gaze into the night skies and see the work of Your fingers;The moon and stars suspended in space,O what is man, that You are mindful of him?

You have given man a crown of glory and honor,And have made him a little lower than the angels.You have put him in charge of all creation:The beasts of the field, the birds of the air, the fish of the sea.But what is man, O, what is man that You are mindful of him?

O Lord, our God, the majesty and glory of Your nameTranscends the earth and fills the heavens.O Lord, our God, little children praise You perfectly,And so would we, and so would we.

Alleluia, Alleluia! The majesty and glory of Your name.Alleluia, Alleluia!

Lyrics adapted from Psalm 8; music by Tom Fettke

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• Adopt-a-Teen• Fundamentals of the Faith• Grace Books Express• Local Outreach

• Juniors Summer Event• 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.

Today’s Membership Class 102 • 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

God Punishes Israel’s Idolatry

Exodus 32

God is merciful and patient.

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

How did God show mercy to the Israelites?

By thanking God for His specific acts of mercy.

As a family, read Exodus 32.

Exodus 33–34, 40

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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.

FATHER’S DAY HIGHLIGHT

BEING A DAD WHO LEADS

by John MacArthur “Nothing is a more worthy investment of any father’s time and energy than this: be a godly leader in your own home.”

—John MacArthur

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TELEVISION gty.org/television“Sufficient Grace for Humbling Circumstances, 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.

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Unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. —John 3:3Although we don’t usually think of these familiar words Jesus spoke to Nicodemus in terms of child-rearing, they really provide a window into the very heart of Christian parenting. We know the greatest need of reprobate sinners—including children—is regeneration. And God, in His infinite wisdom, has designed the home and positioned parents to play a vital role in the salvation of their children.

The world boasts a myriad of different parenting techniques, but none of these secular models, however successful they appear, ever address a child’s greatest need—a new heart. J.C. Ryle might have been speaking of our own time when he wrote, “We live in days when there is a mighty zeal for education in every quarter. We are told of new systems and new books for the young of every description. And still for all this, the vast majority of children are manifestly not trained in the way they should go, for when they grow up to man’s estate, they do not walk with God” (The Duties of Parents, p. 1).

BORN AGAIN PARENTINGOur desire as parents extends beyond external obedience—our target is the heart. We long to see the miracle of the second birth take place in the lives of our children, something we know is impossible apart from the Spirit’s preparation and calling. Ryle addressed this desire, and the means of its fulfillment, in The Duties of Parents.I know that you cannot convert your child. I know well that they who are born again are born, not of the will of man, but of God. But I know also that God says expressly, “Train up a child in the way he should go,” and that He never laid a command on man which He would not give man grace to perform. And I know, too, that our duty is not to stand still and dispute, but to go forward and obey. It is just in the going forward that God will meet us. The path of obedience is the way in which He gives the blessing (ibid., p. 8).

J.C. Ryle clearly understood the great desire and need for parents to raise their children in the “nurture and admonition of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4). He also understood the great responsibility we feel to remain faithful to God’s command to us as parents. My own experience working with parents affirms this, as many

have voiced similar concerns. They feel the responsibility to carry out God’s command to raise their children to know and fear Him, and they’re searching for clarity as to how they can faithfully complete the task.

The clarity, of course, is found in Scripture. The Bible clearly instructs us how to raise our children and exhorts us to remain faithful to this instruction, pouring our lives into the lives of our children for a lifetime. This is the foundation of “Parenting for Life,” our nine-week class on parenting that begins Wednesday, July 1.

Whether you’re just contemplating parenthood, you have a baby or school-age children, or you’re shepherding sons and daughters through adolescence or young adulthood, come join us as we learn more about the biblical principles and fundamentals of parenting that enable us to fulfill the duties God has placed before us.

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

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JULY 1–SEPTEMBER 2Wednesdays at 7 p.m. • H223–224 • Teacher: Rich Harasick

To register for class and childcare or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens. Space is limited. Order curriculum at the bookstore.

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Local Outreach SpotlightOpen Arms Pregnancy CenterGrace Church partners with the Open Arms Pregnancy Center in Northridge, which seeks to counsel and help abortion-minded women and men to decide not to take the life of their child. Open Arms provides free services, education, ultrasounds, baby clothing and furnishings, biblically based pregnancy classes, and Bible studies for those grieving past abortions. Most importantly they seek to engage their clients with the gospel of Christ. There are a number of opportunities for volunteers at the OAPC. For more information call 818-909-5721.

Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $29,266. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionary families.

Grace Around the WorldEuropean Bible Training Center The Manten FamilyMartin & Gabi, Joelle, Lois, Joshua, Timon, Silvan, Noe

Serving in Switzerland Since 2009

Prayer / Praise

• Pray for steady and healthy growth, as well as financial support, for the church plant in our home town, Turbenthal.

• Pray that the Lord would send new students for the upcoming school year at the European Bible Training Center, Zürich.

Logos Institute Doctrine 6: The End TimesJune 15–July 13 (Mondays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m. • H224 • Instructor: Chris Gee • Cost: $50

For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/logos.

Juniors Summer Event July 11 • The Master’s College

Register on the patio or online at gracechurch.org/childrens.

Job OpportunitiesApplicants 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.

Inventory Clerk. Grace Books International has part-time opening for an inventory clerk. Responsibilities include data entry, product and merchandise organization, inventory tracking, and various office duties. Applicants must be available to work weekdays and alternating Sundays. Position requires excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Shipping and Receiving Clerk. Grace Books International has part-time opening for a shipping and receiving clerk. Responsibilities include data entry; unpacking, labeling, and storing shipments; and fulfilling Web orders. Applicants must be available to work weekdays and alternating Sundays. Position requires excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills; knowledge of Microsoft Office; and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

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Elders MeetingThursday, June 18 • 7 p.m. • T262

Open to our church family

Junior High Parent LunchToday • 12:30 p.m. • Family Center

For XCHANGE parents and students; siblings are invited to the basement for a pizza lunch.

San Fernando Valley Rescue Mission Supply DriveToday & June 21 | Main & North Parking Lots

Drop off clothing and hygiene items before and after both morning services.

Junior High Summer CampJuly 31–August 4 • Hartland Christian Camp

Registration is now open at XCHANGEMinistry.com.

Regen 2015High School Summer Camp • July 20–24

Register at CampRegen.com/180.

Adopt-A-TeenBless a high school student at Camp Regeneration this summer. Pick up a camp carton or scholarship envelope from the patio table this morning, or call 818-909-5593 for more information.

With the LordTaylor Jones 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

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, 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: 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

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

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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

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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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