Welcome to the Lord’s day worship service at Grace Church.

We are truly blessed to be here this morning as we open God’s Word together, sing His praises,

and enjoy a time of fellowship in His presence.

Be sure to take advantage of the many fellowship and ministry

opportunities available to our church family today and

throughout the week.

John MacArthurPASTOR-TEACHER

Clayton Erb / Minister of Music

Vol. 20 No. 24

June 12, 2016

* Interpreting for the deaf is provided during the 10:30 a.m. service. Arabic and Korean translation for the 10:30 a.m. service is available at gracechurch.org/live. A limited number of headsets are available at the front desk for simultaneous translation.

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My Savior Goes to His Suffering

My Savior goes to suffer, goes to suffer,His life for me to offer, that I may live again.

My Savior, my Savior goes to suffer,His life for me to offer, that I may live again;That I may gain salvation within His congregation,He bows His head and dies.

Now here I stand and, weeping, weeping for gladness,For gladness that He saved me,I praise His blessed name.

Oh love beyond comparing! How shall I truly thank HimFor all He’s done for me?How shall I truly thank Him for all He’s done for me?For me, for all He’s done for me, He’s done for me.

©1986 by The Moravian Music Foundation, assigned to Hinshaw Music, Inc. UBP. CCLI Lic. 32723Words translated by K. Köpe; music by Anonymous, Zeist (ca. 1780); edited by K. Köpe

Instrumental Praise8:30 & 10:30* am

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Bach • Jan Sanborn, Organist

Hymn 289 In the Cross Alone I Glory • Congregation

When I Survey the Wondrous Cross • Mason/Maddux-Rice String Orchestra, Woodwinds, Piano

My Savior Goes to His Suffering • Anon./Köpe-Rice • Worship Choir

Hymn 293 Alas, and Did My Savior Bleed? • Congregation

To Do Your Will • Trad./Rice • Kory Welch

MESSAGE: THE GLORY OF REDEMPTION John MacArthur • 1 Peter 1:18–19

Communion

God of Grace and God of Glory • Manz • Organ Postlude

6:00 pm

Piano Prelude • Mark Rice

Hymns of Praise • Congregation

Baptism • Carl Hargrove

Hymn 166 I Run to Christ • Offertory

MESSAGE: GOD’S STANDARDS FOR RULERS, PART 2 John MacArthur • Selected Scriptures

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RADIO gty.org/radioThe Master’s Men • KKLA 99.5 FM LOS ANGELES M–F 6:30 am & 7:30 pm • KDAR 98.3 FM OXNARD•VENTURA M–F 2:00 & 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 am

TELEVISION gty.org/television“Mark and Onesimus: A Tale of Two Runaways” • NRBTV CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pm

ONLINE gty.org • Sunday sermons • Audio archive: John MacArthur’s pulpit ministry • Resource library: books, study guides, videos, Q&As All audio is available for free listening or downloading.

Grace to You

Bookstore

The Bookstore is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship Center.

HIGHLIGHT

• Fundamentals of the Faith• Local Outreach

On the Patio

• Adopt-a-Teen• Hebrew Bibles• Spanish Ministries (by the Chapel)

• Vacation Bible School Registration

THE WELCOME CENTER hosts a reception for visitors following each Sunday-morning service. Enjoy refreshments and find helpful people with answers to any questions you have about our church. You’ll also receive one of Pastor MacArthur’s books as a thank you for being with us today.

THE MEMBER CENTER has information about membership and baptism. It is located on the north side of the Heritage Building, across from the Welcome Center.

Today’s Membership Class 102 • 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. • T375

THE PRAYER ROOM is staffed with counselors, ready to offer pastoral care. It is open after every service, and is adjacent to the Worship Center.

Campus Ministries On GraceWalk

God Punishes Israel’s IdolatryExodus 32God is merciful and patient.

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”

How did God show mercy to the Israelites?

By thanking God for His specific acts of mercy.

As a family, read Exodus 32.

Exodus 33–34, 40

MESSAGE

PASSAGE

PRINCIPLE

HYMN OF THE MONTH

ASK YOUR CHILD

APPLY

THIS WEEK

NEXT WEEK

Generations of Grace Children’s Sunday SchoolThe following lesson was taught today in Sunday School (Preschool through Juniors)

Adapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at the bookstore.

BRAVE DADRAISING YOUR KIDS TO LOVE AND FOLLOW GOD

(formerly titled, Being a Dad Who Leads)

By John MacArthur

“No one can have a more potent or longer-lasting influence for good in a child’s life than a spiritually strong father.” —John MacArthur

Makes a great Father’s Day gift!

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page, take a moment to send our homebound saints postcard from wherever you go!

Whether it comes from your local “staycation” time at the city zoo or a more elaborate vacation time abroad, a postcard from wherever you are lets our homebound folks experience a taste of your family vacation. Take a moment to write a simple note about what it’s like being where you are, tell them that you’re praying for them, and let them know that you want them to share in your joy! Even though you may not know these dear homebound saints, just by sending them a snapshot of your time away with a few simple words you are instantly inviting them back into the life of the church in a way that’s surprisingly encouraging.

Please prayerfully consider including some extended church family in your summer vacation plans this year, and share God’s blessing with a postcard from grace.

For more information about homebound ministry opportunities, call 818-909-5500.

For many of us, summertime means vacation time. Whether it’s a short day-trip to the beach or an extended time away camping in one of our national forests, being able to travel and enjoy God’s wondrous handiwork is a part of the common grace that He extends to His creation. However, there are some of God’s children that aren’t able to travel anywhere when vacation time comes around; they are homebound for the summer. Truth be known, they are homebound in every season.

We have many in our own church family who are never able to leave their homes because of a debilitating illness or the immobility that comes with age. These once-active members who attended weekly worship services, Bible studies, and discipleship groups now, if they are able, watch the Sunday services via our live stream broadcast and enjoy an occasional visit from our congregational care team to brighten their day. Some of our homebound saints are not even able to accept visitors due to the degree of their condition, and so loneliness and a sense of isolation deepen over time. They remember the experience of travel, but now aren’t even able to take a step out of doors. They would love to take a vacation, but they simply can’t.

This summer you have an opportunity to come alongside these homebound believers by taking them with you as you travel. How can you do this? Drawing from the list of names on the facing

A POSTCARD FROM GRACECONGREGATIONAL CARE MINISTRIES

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Kenneth & Virginia Augustson25445 West Eagle Ln., No. 138Valencia, CA 91381

Loretta Dedinas5811 Keokuk Ave.Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Marguerite DeedsValley View Retirement Center7720 Woodman Ave., No. 39Van Nuys, CA 91402

Edna GronauVintage Simi Hills5300 E. Los Angeles Ave., No. 280Simi Valley, CA 93063

Frances GreggAstoria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center14040 Astoria St.Sylmar, CA 90342

Dotty HalbyCountry Villa Inn13524 Sherman WayVan Nuys, CA 91405

Phyllis Hines11515 Orcas Ave.Lake View Terrace, CA 91342

Susanne Hitzemann6445 Valley Circle TerraceWest Hills, CA 91307

Gladys HoginsBe Well Residential Home5104 Varna Ave.Sherman Oaks, CA 91423

Bridget Husen7047 Greeley St., No. 1Tujunga, CA 91042

Jessie Jezmajiuan12411 Saticoy St.North Hollywood, CA 91605

Ann Kerr5761 Wilkinson Ave.Valley Village, CA 91607

Anita Ketchersid6951 Lennox Ave.Van Nuys, CA 91405

William Mack6128 Cahuenga Ave., No. 121North Hollywood, CA 91606

Frank MaganaWest Hills Health and Rehab Center7940 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Room 60Canoga Park, CA 91304

Charles Miller15857 Lassen St.North Hills, CA 91343

Geraldine MoleGrace Care Home13801 Catalina St.Gardena, CA 90247

Arlene Partie2101 Ashland Ave.Santa Monica, CA 90405

Margaret Rudy4607 Beethoven St.Los Angeles, CA 90066

William & Linda Rust1550 Rory Lane, No. 22Simi Valley, CA 93063

David SinclairPacific Senior Living24305 Lyons Ave.Newhall, CA 91321

Avis Spitz11626 Hesby St.North Hollywood, CA 91601

Rose Stoeppler13319 Debell St.Arleta, CA 91331

Patricia StonerThe Lighthouse Retirement Home10406 Magnolia Blvd., No. 10North Hollywood, CA 91601

Hollis WilliamsPacifica Senior Living24305 Lyons Ave.Newhall, CA 91321

Dawn ZuberGlendale Retirement Hotel1250 S. Boyton Ave.Glendale, CA 91205

By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

—John 13:35

Local Outreach SpotlightGod’s Word in HebrewToday • Before and after both morning services • GraceWalk

George and Goldie Shaw, representatives with the Society for Distributing Hebrew Scriptures, will be offering a limited supply of free, bilingual Hebrew/English Old and New Testaments, as well as CDs containing 37 Bibles in 17 languages. Please take a Bible to give to your unbelieving Jewish family members, friends, and neighbors.

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Faith PromiseLast week you generously gave $14,508. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world.

Grace Around the WorldThe March FamilyJames & Julia, Elijah, William, Wesley

Serving in France Since 2015

Prayer / Praise

• Pray that all of us would learn the language well so we can be more effective in sharing God’s Word to those in need.

• Pray for us to have God’s wisdom and discernment as we raise our children, and that they may grow up to love Jesus with all their hearts.

Please pray for our teams as they prepare for, serve, and return from the field.

Team East Asia June 16–27Team Members: Alex Mastrolonardo (team leader), Jenny Chung, Diana Fang, Irene Kim, Esther Lee, Kay Lin, Leslie Liu, Sharon Wu, Chasia Wong, Joshua Wu, Dennix XiangObjectives: • Conducting evangelistic outreach in the local community • Helping with ministry, discipleship, and teaching in the local church

Team Ukraine June 17–July 4Team Members: Houston Jackson (team leader), Carrie Carbonneau, Omelia Chan, Jegal Choi, Viveca Matus, Crystal Solley, Michael Su, Wayne TruongMissionary Hosts: Greg & Hue ChonObjectives: • Facilitating a Vacation Bible School • Conducting a sports outreach program for youth

Team Albania June 18–July 2Team Members: Charles Brown (team leader), Nathan Lai, Marco ScouvertObjectives: • Evangelizing nationals • Training the church how to do evangelism

Team South Africa June 26–July 18Team Members: Grant Gates (team leader), Cameron Casillas, Josiah Downer, Daly Gates, Faith Gates, Grace TrinhHost: Clint Archer, Hillcrest Baptist ChurchObjectives: • Facilitating a Vacation Bible School • Evangelizing high school students

July 3-31

During the month of July our regular Sunday morning Adult Fellowship Groups will be on hiatus, and our church family will have the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of teaching options across campus.

A full schedule of this year’s classes will be distributed with Grace Today on June 19.

Elders Meeting Thursday, June 16 • 7 p.m. • T262

Open to our church family

Parenting for LifeA Biblical Guide for Shepherding the FamilyJune 29–August 24 (Wednesdays) • 7:00 p.m. • H223–224 • Instructor: Rich Harasick

To register for class and childcare or for more information, visit gracechurch.org/childrens. Space is limited. Order curriculum at the bookstore.

The Master’s College June 27–July 1 • Ages 8–18

Songs of Summer: A Performance Workshop for SingersFor more information or to register, visit masters.edu/songsofsummer.

Sundays IN JULY

Vacation Bible SchoolRegistration has been extended through June 14. Sign up on the patio this morning, or visit gracechurch.org/vbs.

Adopt-a-TeenBless a high school student at Camp Regeneration this summer. Pick up a camp carton or scholarship envelope from the patio table this morning or call 818-909-5593 for more information. You can also give a scholarship online at gracechurch.org/give/adopt-a-teen.

Junior High Summer Camp July 2–6 • Hartland Christian Camp

Register at gracechurch.org/xchange.

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FAMILY FESTIVAL

Hosted by Children’s Ministry

JUNE 26after the evening service

Baby RoseThe rosebud is in honor of Declan Sogyul Kwong, born May 14, 2016, to Jiwon and Steven Kwong.

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The Guild (Single adults)T361Pastor: Don Carr

Monday Morning Prayer GroupWelcome Center

8:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday SchoolVisit the Welcome Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Mike Johnston

Cornerstone(All ages) T371Pastors: Nathan Busenitz, Mark Tatlock, Harry Walls

Doulos (Young families & singles) T361Pastor: Carl Hargrove

FaithBuilders (All ages) T261Pastor: Bill Shannon

GraceLife (All ages)Family CenterPastors: Phil Johnson,Mike Riccardi

Junior High (Grades 7–8)T73 (Basement)Pastor: Jay Lennington

Developmentally DisabledTMS LibraryPastor: Rick McLean

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221-222 Teachers: Josiah Grauman, Angel Cardoza

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

10:30 a.m.Children’s Sunday SchoolVisit the Welcome Centerfor room locations. Pastor: Mike Johnston

Crossroads(College & young adults)Family CenterPastor: Austin Duncan

High School (Grades 9–12)T73 (Basement)Pastor: Josh Petras

Joint Heirs (All ages) T261Pastors: Tom Patton, John Street

Mainstream (All ages) T361Pastor: Rich Gregory, Carlos Chung

Developmentally DisabledTMS LibraryPastor: Rick McLean

Sojourners (All ages) T371Pastor: William Varner

Spanish Adult Sunday School H221–222Teachers: Rubén Pidal, Daniel Corral

Spanish Worship ServiceChapelPastors: Henry Tolopilo,Michael Mahoney

5:00 p.m.Sunday Night Prayer GroupGrace Grill(next to the Children’s Center)

6:00 p.m.Discovery (Grades 1–6)Family CenterDiscovery Kids (Ages 3–5)CC134-136

5:00 p.m.Neighborhood OutreachT273

Visit our website at

MINISTRY DIRECTORY

Administration818-909-5500

Children818-909-5631

Logos Institute818-909-5500

Membership818-909-5644

Men818-909-5537

Outreach818-909-5700

Pastoral Care & Counseling818-909-5537

Prayer818-909-5519

Spanish818-909-5722

Special Ministries818-909-5519

Student818-909-5593

Women818-909-5521

8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

5:00 p.m.

12:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

Fridays 7:30 p.m.

Mondays 9:00 a.m.

Building Abbreviation KeyT = Tower H = Heritage CC = Children’s Center

Grace Today is published weekly by Grace Community Church. ©2015 by Grace Community Church. Scripture, unless

otherwise noted, is taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © The

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