Vol. 24 No.
51
December 20, 2020
John MacArthur
PASTOR-TEACHER
Bill Brandenstein / Minister of Music
Welcome to the Lord’s day worship
service at Grace Church.
“When I am afraid, I will put my
trust in You. In God, whose Word
I praise, in God I have put my trust;
I shall not be afraid. What can
mere man do to me?”
Psalm 56:3–4
10:30* am Anthem
O Come, All Ye Faithful • Trad./Purvis-Sturz • Stephen Sturz, Organist Good Christian Men, Rejoice
Hymn 239 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks • Congregation Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice!
Hymn 238 Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Give ye heed to what we say: Jesus Christ is born today!
Good Christian Men, Rejoice • Trad./Hamilton • Men’s Quartet Man and beast before Him bow, And He is in the manger now:
Christ is born today, Christ is born today!
Hymn 222 Angels, from the Realms of Glory • Congregation
All Is Calm, All Is Bright • Mohr-Gruber/Krogstad • Philip Webb Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice!
Now ye hear of endless bliss: Jesus Christ was born for this!
MESSAGE: THE PREEMINENCE OF CHRIST, PART 2 He has opened heaven’s door, And man is blest forevermore.
John MacArthur • Hebrews 1 Christ was born for this, Christ was born for this!
Doxology Hymn • Congregation
Good Christian men, rejoice With heart and soul and voice!
Ding! Dong! Merrily on High • Trad./Wilcocks • Organ Postlude
TODAY
Now ye need not fear the grave: Jesus Christ was born to save!
Calls you one and calls you all To gain His everlasting hall.
6:00 pm Christ was born to save, Christ was born to save!
Please join us this evening for a special Christmas music Doxology Hymn
service, featuring a Christmas chorale, children’s choir,
Hymn 107 Fairest Lord Jesus
soloists, and orchestra, and a special message by our
pastor, John MacArthur.
Beautiful Savior! Lord of the nations!
The service will be followed by churros, coffee and hot Son of God and Son of Man!
chocolate, and fellowship on the Plaza! Glory and honor, Praise, adoration,
Now and forevermore be Thine!
Live stream available at gracechurch.org/live. *Translations in Spanish, Korean,
Arabic, Italian, Russian, Portuguese, and American Sign Language (ASL) are provided
during the 10:30 a.m. service.
Campus Ministries On the Patio Bookstore
THE MEMBER CENTER has information about • Spanish Ministry The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week.
membership and baptism. It is located on the north side (by the Chapel) It is located on the south side of the Worship Center.
of the Heritage Building, across from the Welcome Center.
HIGHLIGHT
Next Membership Class • January 3
101 • 8:30 a.m. • GraceWalk GOD IS
A DEVOTIONAL GUIDE TO THE
THE PRAYER ROOM is staffed with counselors, ATTRIBUTES OF GOD
ready to offer pastoral care. It is open after every service,
and is adjacent to the Worship Center. by Mark Jones
The doctrine of God for the New Year.
This book aims to help us study and
understand the attributes of God so that
HIGHLIGHTS
we delight in and love Him with all our heart, soul, strength,
and mind. Each chapter explains one attribute, shows how
it is most clearly manifested in Christ, and provides practical
Generations of Grace Children’s Sunday School application for the Christian life.
Available today for 30% off retail
MESSAGE The Son of Man Is Born
PASSAGE Luke 2:1–20
PRINCIPLE Jesus was born to save people like us.
Grace to You
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FEATURED HYMN “O Little Town of Bethlehem” (Hymns of Grace No. 242)
The Promise of Christmas
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THIS WEEK As a family, read Luke 2:1–20. “What the Magi Mean to Christmas, Part 2”
• NRBTV CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm
NEXT WEEK Review Sunday
ONLINE gty.org
Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore. • John MacArthur’s sermons: audio, video, and transcripts
• Resource library: blog, devotionals, articles, Q&As, and more
• Mobile apps: “The Study Bible” and “Grace to You Sermons”
Christmas Music Service SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20, 6:00 PM
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.............. Mendelssohn/Sturz Joy, Joy, Joy..................................................... Traditional Carols/Krogstad
Stephen Sturz • Organ Prelude Christmas Chorale, Congregation
Season’s Greetings............................. Traditional Carols/Clydesdale-Erb The Birthday of a King............................... Neidlinger/Cymbala
Orchestra Carmella Wamhoff, Christmas Chorale
FEATURE
The Promise.................................................................. Smith/Hamilton It’s About the Cross................................ Statema-Ball/Webb-McVey
Kory Welch, Christmas Chorale John Martin, Michael Bohr, Elmer Serquina, William Brandenstein
See the Star.....................................................................Gullickson/Rice O Holy Night....................................................................Adam/Marsh
Children’s Choir; Kellie Cunningham, director Philip Webb
Sweet Lil’ Jesus Boy..........................................MacGimsey/Greer Christmas Message
Grace Chung John MacArthur
Once in Royal David’s City........................ Gauntlett/Larson Hallelujah...................................................................................Handel
Christmas Chorale Christmas Chorale
Love Came Down at Christmas................... Huntsinger In Dulci Jubilo........................................................................ Bach
John & Lisa Martin Stephen Sturz • Organ Postlude
O Come, All Ye Faithful..................................... Wade/Forrest
Christmas Chorale
Joy! Joy! Joy!
Joy to the world! The Lord is come;
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room,
And heaven and nature sing, and heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing!
He rules the world with truth and grace,
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness,
And wonders of His love, and wonders of His love,
And wonders, wonders of His love!
FEATURE
omen: The first Noel, the angel did say,
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Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
Men: In fields where they lay keeping their sheep,
On a cold winter’s night that was so deep.
All: Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel!
Born is the King of Israel!
Angels we have heard on high, sweetly singing o’er the plains,
And the mountains in reply echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Gloria in excelsis Deo; Gloria in excelsis Deo!
Arranged by Bob Krogstad
Grace Equip Winter Classes Grace Around the World
Discipleship Counseling 2: Marriage and the Family Daniel Corral
January 6–March 17 (Wednesdays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m. Marcos, Olimpia, Mateo, Alexia
Theology 103: God’s Word on Humanity, Sin, Angels, and Demons Serving in Spain since 2017
January 11–February 22 (Mondays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Prayer / Praise
Reaching Catholics with the Gospel
January 12–February 16 (Tuesdays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m. • Praise God for His blessed assurance and eternal hope.
Consejería Bíblica Nivel 1 • Pray that our family would live with our eyes fixed on eternity.
January 14–April 1 (Thursdays) • 6:30–8:30 p.m.
All courses are offered in person at Grace Church and online via Zoom. For information or For more information, visit gracechurch.org/westernspain.
to register, visit gracechurch.org/equip.
HIGHLIGHTS
Premarital/Marriage Seminar
A prerequisite for engaged couples desiring to get married at Grace Church, this
seminar is also helpful for those who are purposefully dating, as well as married couples
Faith Promise
interested in God’s plan for a successful marriage. Remember, your Faith Promise giving is a great way to support our missionaries
throughout the year.
Part 1 Friday, January 15, 7:00–9:00 p.m. • Saturday, January 16, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Part 2 Friday, February 5, 7:00–9:00 p.m. • Saturday, February 6, 9:00 a.m.–noon
Instructors: Bill Shannon, George Sanders, Tom Leman
$35 for church members or TMS/TMU students; $65 for non-members Joyful Givers
For more information or to register, visit gracechurch.org/premarital or call 818-909-5537. 2020 Tax Information
All contributions for calendar year 2020 must be received by the church no later than
Juniors Winter Camp Exploring the Heights of Salvation our December 27 offering or postmarked no later than December 31, 2020. Contributions
January 9 (all day!) • Grace Church • Cost: $60 postmarked after Thursday, December 31, 2020, will be recorded in 2021. The elders,
pastors, and church staff thank each of you for faithfully and sacrificially giving to
Registration is open at gracechurch.org/juniors.
the Lord.
Christmas Music Service Live Stream Job Opportunities
Overflow seating and live stream for tonight’s Christmas Music Service will be available Custodial. The Grace Church Custodial Department has part-time openings (20–29
in the Tower Basement and the Tent. hours/week) for custodians who enjoy working in a team environment and serving the
church in practical ways. Position requires ability to be detail-oriented and thrive in a
Special Ministries Sunday School fast-paced environment. Job duties include various cleaning tasks. Applicants must be
able to lift up to 30 pounds.
Sundays • 10:30 a.m. • T260s
Social Media Content Creator. Generations of Grace has a full-time opening for a
Our Special Ministries Sunday school class is meeting during the 10:30 a.m. service. For social media content creator. Must have two years’ experience with Facebook, Instagram,
more information, call 818-909-5519. LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google, and experience with digital advertising, along with a good
eye for visuals and content posting and ability to edit videos and pictures is required.
Children’s Welcome Team
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Experience in video production is beneficial for this position.
Applicants for employment must be, if employed, biblically qualified as a deacon and a
Children’s Ministry has a need for additional members for our welcome team. Welcome
member of Grace Church. For more information or to request an application, contact the
staff help add children’s info to the kiosk system and show families where to find their
office of Human Resources at [email protected] or 818-909-5672.
children’s classrooms. For more information, email [email protected] or call
818-909-5631. Director of Information Technology Operations. The Master’s University has a
full-time opening for a director of IT operations. This position will support the university
Monday Morning Prayer Meeting in development, operation, maintenance, and protection of IT resources. Requirements
include strong management and team development skills, a passion for customer
Mondays • 9:30 a.m. • CC130W service, and a proven track record. Must have bachelor’s degree in IT-related discipline,
For more information, call 818-909-5519. master’s degree preferred. Full job duties, expectations, and application can be found
at masters.edu/jobs.
Sunday School Volunteers Director of Interdisciplinary Studies. The Master’s University has a full-time
opening for an assistant or associate faculty member who will serve as director
Children’s Ministry has a need for Sunday School volunteers during the 10:30 a.m. service. of interdisciplinary studies beginning in the 2021–2022 academic year. Primary
If you are a member of Grace Church and are interested in serving, responsibilities include student recruitment, administration, and oversight of program
email [email protected] or call 818-909-5631. curriculum. Full job duties, expectations, and application can be found
at masters.edu/jobs.
MINISTRY DIRECTORY
Administration Pastoral Care &
818-909-5500 Counseling
Children 818-909-5537
818-909-5631 Prayer
Grace Equip 818-909-5519
818-909-5500 Spanish
Membership 818-909-5722
818-909-5644 Special Ministries
Men 818-909-5519
818-909-5537 Student
Outreach 818-909-5593
818-909-5700 Women
818-909-5521
DIRECTORY
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