Sunday, April 14, 2013

6310 Dayton Boulevard - Hixson, Tennessee 37343 Church Office (423) 842-5919 www.chattanoogagrace.com

YOUR MINISTRY TEAM

Rev. Micah Sturm
Pastor pastor@chattanoogagrace.com

Jacob Ward
Connections Pastor jacob@chattanoogagrace.com

Rev. Geron Brown

Minister of Music geron@chattanoogagrace.com

Doreen Davis
Children's Ministries Dir. children@chattanoogagrace.com

Becky Ratledge
Office Manager office@chattanoogagrace.com

Charlie Ellis
Recovery Ministry recovery@chattanoogagrace.com

Rev. Daniel Winn

Youth Pastor youth@chattanoogagrace.com

Beth Poarch
Grace Christian Academy Dir. gca@chattanoogagrace.com

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
"When anyone encounters the risen Christ in his or her personal journey, life is forever changed! Today we will worship the Lord who is still in the business of meeting us where we are...will you allow Him to take hold in you? What a great day to serve Jesus Christ!

WELCOME TO GRACE
Guests of Grace, please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate or simply leave it in your seat. We are so glad to see you today!

Prelude CALL TO WORSHIP Grace And Peace Sing To The King I Am Yours Lord I Offer My Life WE WORSHIP IN PRAYER "WE WORSHIP IN GIVING Scripture Reading Psalm 30 Lord I Need You WE WORSHIP IN THE WORD "When Jesus Takes Hold Acts 9:1-20 WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Children's Ministries provides activities and worship during regular service time for children in sixth grade and below. A fully staffed Nursery is available as well. Grace Steps to Recovery meets weekly on Thursday evening for those dealing with addiction. High Hopes is a support group for those suffering with infertility, miscarriage, and/or loss of an infant. Meets monthly. Grace Christian Academy is our daycare and looks after children ages 12 months Pre-K. Ripple Effects Student Ministries/NYI Activities & Bible Study for young people in 7th 12th grade. Celebration Choir is open to singers of all ability levels and meets on Sunday evenings before worship. Sunday School & Discipleship Groups
Nursery Birth - 2yrs Preschool 3 - 4 yrs Kindergarten 5 - 6 yrs Early Elem. 1st - 2nd grd Middle Elem. 3rd - 4th grd Pre-Teen 5th - 6th grd Youth 7th - 12th grd College & Career Journey Young Adults Friendship Middle Aged Pioneer Senior Adults Room 101 Room 110 Room 109 Room 105 Room 107 Room 108 FLC 201 (Youth Room) FLC 202 (Loft) FLC 101 FLC 102 Conference Room

Pastors Message Tonight at 6:00pm This Church Will Grow If Acts 9:31

As a courtesy to those around you, please silence or turn off your cell phone during worship. Thank you.

ENGAGED IN GRACE
TODAY at GRACE
9:30am 9:45am 10:50am 5:00pm 6:00pm Prayer Time Sunday School/Small Groups Morning Worship Nursery available Celebration Choir Practice Evening Worship

GRACE SPOTLIGHT
Church Membership Please see Pastor Micah if you are interested in becoming a member of the Grace Church family or being baptized. Kids Worship News Kids Church begins today with a grand re-opening at 10:30am in the newly remodeled, Kids Church room. Wee Kids, our new children's worship time for ages 3-6, will meet during the morning worship service downstairs in the Chapel, Room 103 Children's Ministry Luncheon, April 21 For all parents (of nursery age and up), all Children's Department volunteers and anyone who has a heart for kids. Lasagna and salad will be provided. Please sign up at welcome center if you plan to attend and to bring either a dessert, drink or bread. We will be talking about all the wonderful, new and exciting things going on in the Children's Dept including: Kid's Church, Caravan and VBS!! NMI Crisis Care Kits/School Pack Items April items needed are tooth paste (4-6.4 oz) size and tooth brushes in original pack (3 to a kit) 30 Hour Famine 30 Hour Famine is fasting approaching. Please see Pastor Daniel if you would like to help support our teens in an effort to end world hunger. Want to help with 30 hour famine? There are many ways you can help us. You can donate online by going to support.worldvision.org/goto/graceyouth

THIS WEEK at GRACE

Wed. Thurs. Sat. 7:00pm All age groups will meet in the sanctuary for childrens talent preview 7:00pm Grace Steps to Recovery, FLC 102 District Childrens Talent

UPCOMING EVENTS
Apr. 21 Apr. 22 Childrens Ministry Luncheon District NMI Deputation Tour at Jasper Church of the Nazarene, 6:30pm CDT Apr. 26-28 East TN Marriage Enrichment Retreat, Pigeon Forge Apr. 28 Annual Church Meeting & Elections, 6:00pm May 3-5 30 Hour Famine May 5 Youth Service, 6:00pm May 12 Mothers Day May 13 High Hopes Support Group Meeting May 14 Primetimers Lunch at Rib & Loin

WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe in one God, the Creator of all things, who reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

PRAYER LIST
Jim & Kaye Williams LINKS Missionaries Our Country, Leaders and Troops Michelle Crowe Judy Winkler Ed Hunsucker George Crossen Chip Workman and family Mildred Criddles nephew Elaine Pugh Martha Casteel Ella Reese Rollins Gracie Ratledge Margaret Allis Evelyn Kelley BK Hastings Horace Gray Debbie Anderson Frances Roddy Regina Rollins & Babies Lindsey Gonser & Babies Lynda Casteel

We believe in Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully human at the same time, who became a man in order to bring us salvation. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is active in the world today showing us our sin, bringing the new birth to those who repent, making believers holy, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus. We believe the Bible is the Word of God. We believe everyone is born in sin, needing the Savior, and that everyone has chosen to sin against God by rebellion and disobedience--so, everyone needs God's forgiveness and cleansing and that salvation is offered to everyone through Christ. We believe God enables us to turn from sin, but does not force us to do so. Each person must repent, turn away from sin, and trust Christ. We believe that when we turn to Christ, all our past sins are erased and we are adopted into God's family. After this, we need the complete control of the Holy Spirit in our lives, who enables the believer to live a consistent Christian life. We believe the Church Universal is made up of all persons whose sins have been forgiven and that all believers need the church's support and fellowship. We believe baptism and the Lord's Supper are gifts from Christ that honor Him and nourish us. We also believe in God's healing power. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again.

Attendance (April 7)
Sunday School Morning Worship 72 132 $52.00 $4,268 $75.00

Finances (through April 7) Todays Volunteer Schedule

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Amanda Winn Evening Doreen Davis

Next Week (April 21)

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Jamie Johnston Evening Jim & Carol Woody

Sunday School Tithes Missions

Total

$4,395