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. 1

January 4, 2015

Jesus Shall ReignJesus shall reign where’er the sunDoes his successive journeys run;His Kingdom spread from shore to shore,

’Til moons shall wax and wane no more.

To Him shall endless prayer be made,And endless praises crown His head;His name like sweet perfume shall riseWith ev’ry morning sacrifice.

People and realms of ev’ry tongueDwell on His love with sweetest song;And infant voices shall proclaimTheir early blessings on His name.

Let ev’ry creature rise and bringHis grateful honors to our King;Angels descend with songs again,And earth repeat, and earth repeat,And earth repeat the loud “Amen!”

Words by Isaac Watts, 1719 (based on Psalm 72); music by John Hatton, 1793

8:30 & 10:30* am

Fugue in G (“Gigue”) • Bach • Stephen Sturz, Organist

Hymn 268 God, Our Father, We Adore Thee • CongregationHymn 267 Come, Thou Almighty King

Holy, Holy, Holy • Dykes/Rice • Brass Ensemble, Organ

Jesus Shall Reign • Hatton/Kirkland • Worship Choir

Hymn 173 All Glory, Laud and Honor • Congregation

He’s Always Been Faithful • Chisholm-Runyan/Groves-Fettke-Rice • Grace Chung

MESSAGE: OUR SOVEREIGN SAVIOR Steve Lawson • Revelation 5:1–14

Doxology Hymn • Congregation

O Christ, Forgive Thy Servants • Dupré • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

Higher Ground • Gorden/Kee • Instrumental Prelude

Songs of Praise • Congregation

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

MESSAGE: OUR SUFFERING SAVIOR Steve Lawson • Psalm 22

I Will Sing of the Mercies • Fillmore/Sturz • Organ Postlude

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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.

Anthem

Hymn 363 • More Love to TheeMore love to Thee, O Christ, More love to Thee!Hear Thou the prayer I make On bended knee;This is my earnest plea: More love, O Christ to Thee,More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

Then shall my latest breath Whisper Thy praise;This be the parting cry My heart shall raise;This still my prayer shall be: More love, O Christ to Thee,More love to Thee, More love to Thee!

Doxology Hymn

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

• Shepherds’ Conference• 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 101 • 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• Who Can Be Right with God

• “Four Ways to Miss Heaven”

• 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“An Introduction to Christ in the Old Testament” • 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

God Judges Sodom and Gomorrah

Genesis 18:16–19:29

God hates and judges sin.

“All Creatures of Our God and King”

Why was God going to punish the people of Sodom and Gomorrah?

By turning from sin.

As a family, read Genesis 18:16–19:29.

Genesis 21:1–14

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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

SELECT PRAYER AND DEVOTIONAL SALE

Available today for 25% off retail price

EXPRESS CHECK-OUT on GraceWalk

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Every year dozens of men and their families relocate to study at The Master’s Seminary (TMS). They come to us from across North America and around the world. While convinced of God’s call to ministry and desiring the excellent training that TMS provides, many prospective students are unsure about what the transition to life in Southern California looks like. In response, Grace Community Church and The Master’s Seminary are partnering to create “The Master’s Experience,” an innovative program that will allow men and their families a four-day preview of life and ministry in Southern California.

The Master’s Experience is scheduled to begin Saturday, January 31 and conclude Tuesday, February 3. Men will participate in a variety of activities throughout the four days, each designed to introduce them to our seminary, our church, and the Southern California lifestyle.

To build on our tradition of integrating the training men

THE MASTER’S EXPERIENCESCOTT BASOLO • DIRECTOR OF RECRUITING & ADMISSIONS • THE MASTER’S SEMINARY

receive at The Master’s Seminary with the life of Grace Church, we are asking for your help. We would ask you to join us in praying for this event. Pray that God would be glorified, and that He would send us the

men of His choosing. Please also consider hosting one of these men in your home during the four days of The Master’s

Experience. We need host homes in the northern Los Angeles County area to provide housing for the men,

and in some cases, their wives.

If you are interested in hosting a prospective student and his wife, please call the TMS Admissions Office at 818-909-5627. We will be glad to answer any questions you might have and provide additional information about the program.

Thanks for considering this is opportunity to bless prospective students preparing for a lifetime

of service. We look forward to your partnership.

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CommunionJanuary 11 • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m.

For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. —1 Corinthians 11:26

Monthly Missions MeetingHosted by the Elders’ Council Handling Outreach (ECHO)Tuesday, January 6 • 7 p.m. • T260s

Come hear updates from our missionaries and local outreach ministries, pray for their needs, and learn how you can be involved.

Ethnic OutreachFor information about the times and locations of our ethnic ministries, please contact the leaders at the email addresses below. If you are interested in an ethnic outreach group that is not listed here, contact the local outreach office at 818-909-5721.

Arabic Outreach • arabicfellowship@gracechurch.org

Filipino Outreach • filipinofellowship@gracechurch.org

Italian Outreach • italianfellowship@gracechurch.org

Korean Outreach • koreanfellowship@gracechurch.org

Russian Outreach • russianfellowship@gracechurch.org

Thai Outreach • thaifellowship@gracechurch.org

Grace Around the WorldThe Floreen FamilyMatt & Rachel, Abigail, Naomi

Serving in Malawi Since 2009

Prayer / Praise• Praise God for a record number of people who have

volunteered to serve in our church.

• Pray for our elders as we each begin to strategically disciple men for leadership roles.

Faith PromiseRemember, your Faith Promise giving is a great way to support our missionaries throughout the year.

Local Outreach Spotlight Acton Rehabilitation CenterSundays and WednesdaysEvery Sunday, ministry leaders take men’s and women’s small groups to the drug and alcohol rehab center in Acton to preach, lead Bible studies, teach FOF classes, and offer one-on-one counsel. A men’s group also ministers on Wednesday evenings. For more information call 818-909-5721.

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Titus 2 TuesdayJanuary 13 • 7 p.m.

This month’s topic: “Amy Carmichael: God’s Woman to India”

Studies meet in Canyon Country, Encino, Glendale, Northridge, Shadow Hills, Simi Valley, and Valencia. Women of all ages are invited for a time of discussion and fellowship. For specific meeting locations and RSVP information, visit gracechurch.org/Titus2.

Shepherds’ ConferenceScholarshipsInformation about providing a scholarship for the 2015 Inerrancy Summit is available at the patio table this morning or gracechurch.org/scholarship.

Volunteer Sign-UpsTo sign up to volunteer to serve during the summit, stop by the patio table this morning or visit gracechurch.org/volunteer.

Special Needs Sunday School ClassChildren’s Ministry has an immediate opportunity for two couples/four adults to serve special needs children (and their families) in a new Sunday School class. For more information, call 818-909-5631.

Sojourners Women’s FellowshipThursday, January 15 • 9:30–11:30 a.m. • T270s • Speaker: Rose Ann Stire

All women are welcome. Call 818-887-9717 for more information.

Juniors Winter Camp January 17–19 • Forest Home

To register or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens or call 818-909-5631.

Student MinistryONEIGHTY and XCHANGE will not meet this morning, due to the winter retreats.

Logos InstituteThe Holy Spirit and AngelsJanuary 12–February 16 (Mondays)6:30–8:30 p.m. • H223–224 • Instructor: Chris Gee • Cost: $50

Old Testament Survey: Genesis–EstherJanuary 13–May 8 (Tuesdays)6:00–9:30 p.m. • H221–222 • Instructor: Mark Zhakevich • Cost: $99

Discipleship Counseling: Level 2January 14–April 8 (Wednesdays)6:30–8:30 p.m. • T370s • Instructors: Bill Shannon, George Sanders • Cost: $75

For more information or to register, stop by the patio table this morning or visit gracechurch.org/logos.

One with ChristMonday, January 5 • 9:30 a.m. • CC130

Bible study primarily for women who have lost their husbands through death or divorce.

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The Guild (Single adults)T361Pastor: Don Carr

Monday Morning Prayer GroupWelcome Center

Grace Today is published weekly by Grace Community Church. ©2014 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 Welcome Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Matt White

Cornerstone(All ages) T371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Justin Harris, Tom Patton, Mark Tatlock

Doulos (20s & 30s) 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) T261Pastor: 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.

6:00 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

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