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November Birthdays

Seth Aguinaga 11/17 Todd Erfourth 11/17 Brandon Kasper 11/18 Rebecca Nieman 11/18 Emily Coffman 11/19 Rylan Dimitrie 11/19 Robert Horn 11/19 Dennis Peters Jr. 11/19 Gary Phillips 11/19 Brian Sorensen 11/19 Kirk Maas 11/20 Charles McCoy 11/20 Ava Ries 11/20 Jeff Thomas 11/20 Lou Valleskey 11/20 Matthew Rusk 11/21 Tommy Richards 11/23 Kathleen Walker 11/23 Brian Lightcap 11/24 Marilyn Bohm 11/26 Delilah Coffman 11/26 Peggy Brown 11/28 Jason Steinbrink 11/28 Karen Current 11/29 Steven Fritz Jr. 11/29 Jacob King 11/29 Scott Ries 11/30 Kayla Wisenbaugh 11/30

November Anniversaries

Tom & Jolene Coffman 11/17 William & Abigail Ann Jacobson 11/22 Gary & Martha Phillips 11/24

December Birthdays

Don Felstow 12/2 Mariah Ross-Golembiewski 12/2 Sophia Gall 12/3 Michelle Green 12/5 Seth Logan 12/5 Adam Monroe 12/5 Chris Phillips 12/5 Jessica Fritz 12/6 Duane Pretzer 12/6 Chase Aguinaga 12/7 Mariam Monroe 12/7 Nolan Marco 12/8 Dane DeHondt 12/9 Jayden Gall 12/9 Emalee Maus 12/9 Eric Nolan 12/9 Rachelle Baier 12/10 Jennifer Ries 12/10 Tom Coffman 12/11 Donna Lince 12/11 David Silvola 12/11 Patrick Miller II 12/14 Sydney Monicatti 12/15 Nicole Riske 12/15 Benjamin Weber 12/15

December Anniversaries

Franc & Gwen Cameron 12/2 Tom & Sheryl Karam 12/4 Hermon & Sandra Street 12/6 Larry & Marcene Santacrose 12/7 Salvatore & Paula Palazzolo 12/19

WEEKLY GRACE NOTES Sunday, November 16, 2014

Prayer Before Worship

Almighty God, we pray, show your humble servants your mercy that we, who put no trust in our own merits, may be dealt with not according to the severity of your judgment but according to your mercy; through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

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Welcome to Grace

Happy are those who seek you, Lord, with their whole heart and walk in your ways (Psalm 119:2-3). May today’s worship inspire us to follow that example. We are glad you joined us. At the heart of Grace, in all that we do, is to bring God’s Grace to life. We are here to help! If you are visiting for the first time and have a need: Please feel free to contact the church office for any information at: 586-752-9800.

Please introduce yourself to Pastor Majeski, he would love to meet you. Join us for coffee in the Family Life Center before Bible Study. Please stop by the Welcome Center, we have a gift for you.

“Above all, love each other deeply,

because love covers

over a multitude of sins.”

- 1 Peter 4:8

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Serving Today

Preacher:

Pastor Eric Majeski

Deacon:

Gus Aguinaga

Music Leader:

Gary Felts

Director of Student Ministries:

Sheree Patterson

Elders:

Ron Gesquiere Bill Garth Terry Monicatti Tom Coffman Rob Voss

Ushers:

Harry Wiedenmeyer-Captain Linda Wiedenmeyer Roger Beecher Diane Beecher Kevin Hendricks Wally Hermann John Riske Robert Voss

Reader:

Mike Phillips George Roggatz

Welcome Center:

Richard & Karen Dutcher Renate Radford Lori Voss

Greeters:

Jim & Nancy Glidden Kim Aguinaga Chris Graber

Altar Guild:

Sue Fritsch Kathi Maas

Acolyte:

Duane Pretzer Nina Iafrate Bennett Smith

PRAYERS FOR OUR GRACE FAMILY Prayers for the family of

Phil Stoegerer Marge Bernard Betty Mattice

Kyle Clark Angie Beecher

Dan Hogan Natalie Cameron Suzanne Uicker Carol Hankey Jack Ferguson

PRAYERS FOR OUR SHUT-INS

Nancy Wade Mary Bielawski Lou Valleskey

Devene Drexler Howard Schluessler

Don & Geri Foley Shirley Nieman Frances Stenvig

WE PRAY FOR Our families at Grace

Our Military and their families

Our Congregational Leaders

PRAYERS FOR THOSE CONNECTED TO GRACE

Marcia Bolam Beverly Witt

Bonnie Barden Jerry Silvey

Jan deBeauclair Rainer Rauch

Susie Seymour

PRAYERS FOR

GRACE PRESCHOOL

Please pray for our students, teachers

and parents.

COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS

We are in need of

Volunteers for Coffee Hour.

If you are able, please sign up

on the sheet located at the

Welcome Center

Instructions are provided

on the sign up sheet.

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BETHLEHEM AGLOW

Please join us for a relaxing evening

with dinner and entertainment

at our Annual Bethlehem Aglow

Tuesday, December 9 at 6:30pm

Ticket price: $15.00

Tickets can be purchased

from the Church Office

or after Worship Services on Sundays

in the Gathering Room

Complimentary Valet Parking

will be available that evening.

USHER MEETING

We have scheduled another Usher Meeting for those who could not make the last one. We will meet in the Sanctuary on Sunday, November 23, immediately following the late service. Please contact Roger & Diane Beecher if you have any questions: 586-752-3081

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Devene Drexler Yale Medilodge 90 Jean Street Yale, MI 48094 Birthday: June 19

Don & Geri Foley 55299 Ester Dr. Utica, MI 48087

Birthdays Don: May 10 Geri: April 20

Shirley Nieman Village Rehabilitation & Care

22600 W. Main Street Armada, MI 48005 Birthday: June 30

Howard Schluessler 7969 Hollow Corners

Almont, MI 48003 Birthday: June 27

Frances Stenvig 254 East St. Clair Romeo, MI 48065

Birthday: February 25

Lou Vallesky Sunrise Senior Living 46471 Hayes, #102

Shelby Twp., MI 48315 Birthday: November 20

SHUT-IN OUTREACH As a way to show our shut-ins that they are loved and prayed for, we ask, if you are able, to send them cards of encouragement, birthday, etc. Below are their addresses and birth dates. Thank you for helping us to let them know they are loved.

NATIVITY SETS

We are looking for a wide variety of Nativity sets for Christmas decorations. If you would not mind loaning them for a couple of weeks, please contact Connie Hintz: 586-798-3236

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THE LORD’S SUPPER

Here our Lord gives to us His own Body and Blood

for the forgiveness of all our sins

Our Family celebrates The Lord’s Supper on the 1st

& 3rd

Sundays of

the month, confessing that our Lord feeds us with His very body and

blood for our forgiveness. Please use these statements for your

own self-examination in preparation for communion.

The apostle Paul wrote, “Everyone should examine himself first, and then eat of the

bread and drink from the cup” (1 Corinthians 11:28)

1. I am a baptized child of God who is sorry for my sins and admits my need for

forgiveness before God. (1 John 1:9)

2. I believe that my sins are forgiven because Jesus Christ has paid the penalty for

them with His suffering and death on the cross. (Romans 5:9-11)

3. I believe that as I receive the bread and wine of this sacred meal, that I also receive

the true body and blood of Christ through which I receive the full forgiveness of

my sins in this sacrament. (Matthew 26:26-28)

4. As I receive forgiveness, I recognize that God is calling me to change my sinful

ways and live in a way that pleases Him. (Romans 12:2)

5. I understand that the Lord’s Supper is for those who have been instructed in its

meaning and power and join in this joyful confession. (1 Corinthians 11:27-29)

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SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES

Sunday Bible Studies begin at 9:45am.

The Great Deceiver - It should come as no surprise that an adversary fit to be

called the “god of this world” and the “power of darkness” is a force to be reck-

oned with. And so he is. In “The Great Deceiver” we will explore a being so diabol-

ical he will stop at nothing to separate us from God. Meet us in the Conference

room for this important study.

God-Centered Worldview - How you look at the world matters!

Please join us in the Sanctuary as we open God’s Word and look at the world we

live in, our prayer is that this study will help you to be grounded in your faith and

gracious in your witness.

SAMARITAN HOUSE Adopt - a - Bag

The Samaritan House is having their Adopt - a - Bag through

Today Sunday, November 16, 2014

Pick up a slip - shop - drop Drop your filled grocery bag off here

at Grace or at the Samaritan House (62324 Van Dyke Washington Twp.,)

Samaritan House hours: Tuesdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Wednesdays: 10:00am - 6:00pm Fridays: 10:00am - 4:00pm

PRAYER WARRIORS

The Prayer Warrior group meets every Tuesday

at 9:00am here at Grace. We are open to all

who would like to join us. Praying out loud is

not required. The Lord hears our silent prayers

as well. “Where two or three are gathered in my name,

there I am with them.” - Matthew 18:20

CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE:

www.graceromeo.com

If you know someone who may have

missed church on Sunday, remind

them that the message can be heard

on our web site.

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TUESDAY BIBLE STUDIES

Men’s Bible Study - 6:30am here at Grace in the Conference room.

This study explores our vocation and how we, as children of God, have a place in God’s heavenly kingdom. We also have been given a new status here in God’s earthly kingdom. We will look at this dichotomy and how we balance our lives as Christians in a secular world.

Tuesday Life Light - Will resume on Tuesday, November 18.

This is our tenth year! God has blessed our shoebox ministry! To date, OCC has distributed over one million shoeboxes, bringing Christmas joy and the gift of Jesus to children all over the world. Here at Grace, we have shipped 1972 boxes. Praise the Lord! We want to celebrate this year by setting our goal at 300 boxes.

Each of us can fill a box or two. If no time, a monetary donation is useful (we have elves who love to shop). Purchase a few items and place them in the laundry basket beneath the table in the Gathering Room.

Can’t afford the $7.00 shipping fee? Not to worry, that will be taken care of.

Deadline to turn in filled shoeboxes is: Sunday, November 23.