Sermon Notes: Deuteronomy 28:1-6; John 14:1-6

Epiphany Sunday January 7, 2018

1212 9th Ave N Edmonds WA 98020-2606

425.640.3692

www.gracelbc.com

Worship Service Epiphany Sunday January 7, 2018

Welcome and Announcements ............................. Victor Kraakmo Call to Worship ........................................................ Psalm 72:1-7 Hymn: 53 v. 1, 2, 5........................ “As With Gladness Men of Old” Invocation Old Testament Lesson ............................................. Isaiah 60:1-6 Epistle Lesson ................................................... Ephesians 3:2-12 Hymn: 59 .............................. “Songs of Thankfulness and Praise” Offering Offertory Congregational Prayer Hymn: 60 v. 1 ......................................... “Jesus, Wonderful Lord” Sermon Text ........................... Deuteronomy 28:1-6; John 14:1-6 “Your Way – or My Way?”

Dr. Fred Van Gorkom Hymn: 60 v. 2, 3 ..................................... “Jesus, Wonderful Lord” Holy Communion Benediction Doxology Postlude

Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow;

Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;

Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

Thank you for joining us at Grace Lutheran today, May the Lord bless you throughout this coming week.

Please join us for a time of refreshments and fellowship downstairs

following the service.

Announcements:

Grace Week | A Ministry and Prayer Calendar January 8th through January 14th

Monday: 8th 10:00 AM Women of Grace 6:00 PM Elder Board Meeting 6:30 PM Trustee Board Meeting 7:00 PM Combined Board Meeting Tuesday: 9th 4:30 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting Wednesday: 10th 5:00 PM Bible Study Friday: 12th 1:00 PM Church Cleaning Sunday: 14th 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service Next Sunday’s Scriptures: January 14 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51; Psalm 67

Planning Ahead January 2018: 17th, 5:00 PM Bible Study 18th, 6:00 PM Planning Council (with Pizza Dinner) 21st, 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 12:00 PM Church Lunch: Snow on the Mountain 23rd, 4:00 PM Prayer Shawl Meeting 24th, 5:00 PM Bible Study 26th, 1:00 PM Church Cleaning 27th, 7:00 AM Men’s Prayer Breakfast 28th, 9:15 AM Sunday School 10:30 AM Worship Service 31st, 5:00 PM Bible Study

For Prayer and Praise Concerns and Requests: Email to: prayer@gracelbc.com

Call the church office: 425.640.3692

For Prayer and Praise Concerns and Requests: Email to: prayer@gracelbc.com

Call the church office: 425.640.3692

Prayer Notes: Prayer Notes:

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. We ask that you will guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you above all else.

We ask for prayer for Robyn King. Give her peace and strength as she deals with her daily pain and fatigue.

Be with Andrew Kraakmo in his treatment and that he knows that You are in control of everything.

James Hosmer, Leanna's brother, is ill and has been admitted into a hospital. Please pray for a clear diagnosis, treatment, and a quick recovery

As the Father of compassion and the Source of every comfort, we ask You to touch those who are lonely or suffering from loss with Your unfailing love and kindness.

Announcements:

Jan. 21 - Snow On the Mountain Dinner, after church this Sunday! Let us know you'll be joining us for dinner after church this morning by adding your name and a guest to the sign up sheet.

"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

We pray for your Spirit to lead us each step of this New Year. We ask that you will guide our decisions and turn our hearts to deeply desire you above all else.

We ask for prayer for Robyn King. Give her peace and strength as she deals with her daily pain and fatigue.

Be with Andrew Kraakmo in his treatment and that he knows that You are in control of everything.

James Hosmer, Leanna's brother, is ill and has been admitted into a hospital. Please pray for a clear diagnosis, treatment, and a quick recovery

As the Father of compassion and the Source of every comfort, we ask You to touch those who are lonely or suffering from loss with Your unfailing love and kindness.

Announcements:

Jan. 21 - Snow On the Mountain Dinner, after church this Sunday! Let us know you'll be joining us for dinner after church this morning by adding your name and a guest to the sign up sheet.