Sunday, April 7, 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
"Every Sunday is a celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and a reminder that we are emboldened by His Spirit to live courageously. Let us gather today in the name of the One who enables those who follow Him to be bold in a hostile world."

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 Scripture Reading - Psalm 150 Only A God Like You" Grace And Peace A Thousand Tongues Holy And Anointed One WE WORSHIP IN PRAYER "WE WORSHIP IN GIVING Lord I Give You My Heart I Am Thine, O Lord WE WORSHIP IN THE WORD "Courageous Acts 5:27-32 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

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 2:00pm 5:00pm 6:00pm Prayer Time Sunday School/Small Groups Morning Worship Nursery available Baby Shower for Regina Rollins Celebration Choir Practice Evening Worship

GRACE SPOTLIGHT
Baby Shower You are invited to a baby shower for Regina Rollins today from 2:00pm4:00pm in the Fireside Room. Regina is having twin boys and is registered at BabiesRUs, Target and Walmart. 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 Wee Kids, our new children's worship time for ages 3-6, will begin today during the morning worship service downstairs in the Chapel, Room 103 Kids Church will begin NEXT Sunday with a grand re-opening and ribbon cutting at 10:30am! Everyone is invited! 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!! April Birthdays
4/2 Glenn Wolff Sr. 4/4 Tommy Fussell 4/4 Christy Johnson 4/5 Pastor Micah Sturm 4/6 Brittany Kirby 4/6 Daniel Winn 4/7 Brenton Floyd 4/9 Lori Hill 4/10 Elliott Ward 4/12 Sally Bates 4/12 Carey Ellis 4/13 Gary Johnston 4/16 Sharon Johnston 4/17 Stephen Ellis 4/17 Pamela Heald 4/19 Christine Woody 4/25 Karen Hines 4/28 Christopher Johnson

THIS WEEK at GRACE Mon. 7:00pm High Hopes Tues. 1:30pm Primetimers Lunch @ Rib & Loin 7:00pm Board Meeting
Wed. 7:00pm Mid-Week Activities; Bible Study, Fireside Room NYI, Youth Room Children, Room 111 Bible Quiz, Room 103 7:00pm Grace Steps to Recovery, FLC 102 6-8pm Recovery Ministries Candlelight Service

Thurs. Fri.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Apr. 20 Apr. 21 Apr. 22 District Childrens Talent 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

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 Roma Gates Ella Reese Rollins Gracie Ratledge Margaret Allis Evelyn Kelley BK Hastings Horace Gray Debbie Anderson Frances Roddy

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 (March 31)

Sunday School Morning Worship 99 207 $148.00 $18,547 $745.00

Finances (through March 31) Todays Volunteer Schedule

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Christine Woody Evening Kim Ware

Next Week (April 14)

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Amanda Winn Evening Doreen Davis

Sunday School Tithes Missions

Total

$19,440