WIFI ACCESS: Login: Grace_Guest Password: Grace12345678 GRACE EVANGELICAL MINISTERIAL CHURCH STAFF Dr. James R. Young, III Senior Pastor AUGUST 29, 2021

Jim Umlauf Rev. Johnathan Todd Rev. Justin McCain Sunday, August 29 Minister of Worship Associate Pastor Missions Pastor 9:30 & 11:00am Worship Service Brent Wilkins Max Schlesinger Rev. Spencer Gallarno O R D E R O F W O R S H I P 7:00pm Ladies Lawn Party Director of Admin. and Operations Sr. High Youth Minister Pastor Congregational Care & Sr. Adults

Monday, August 30 Chris Leuck Anna Scholes GRACE ATHLETICS OPENING PRAYER Jim Umlauf 12:00-2:00pm Loving Stitches - Knitting and Crocheting - main lobby Minister of Family Life Sr. High Girls Director Russ Bingham 6:30pm Ladies Bible Study Kim Killebrew Caleb Norman Women’s Ministry Jr. High Youth Minister Minister of Grace Athletics All Creatures of Our God and King Tuesday, August 31 Kyle Jacobson Parker Kerstell Scott Elliott 9:45 Ladies Bible Study College Minister Athletic Director In Christ Alone Young Adults Minister/Men’s Ministry Jesus, Lover of My Soul Wednesday, September 1 Camille Honan Joshua Conley 5:30pm Dinner Children’s Director Director of Evangelism & Outreach

6:30pm Worship, Amazing Graceland, Jr & Sr High meet LIFE TOGETHER Johnathan Todd

Offertory Hymn of Heaven Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery Bill Johnson, Brian Johnson, Chris Davenport, Isaiah 26:3

How I long to breathe the air of Heaven (Chorus) September 6 Church and Athletic offices closed in observance of Labor Day where pain is gone PASTORAL PRAYER Dr. Jimmy Young September 8 Mancake and mercy fills the streets. And on that day, we join the resurrection, September 6 GriefShare begins To look upon the One who bled to save me, and stand beside the heroes of the faith, SPECIAL MUSIC Whitney Schlesinger September 13 Contemporary Critical Theory and walk with him for all eternity. with one voice, a thousand generations Hymn of Heaven October 6 Mancake sing, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain". Sept 29 - Oct 3 Missions Conference (Chorus) "Forever He shall reign"! APOSTLE’S CREED October 4 Carpenter's Cup Golf Tournament There will be a day (Chorus) October 8 Ladies Not Alone - Charlene’s Tea Room in Halls when all will bow before him. October 9 Cricket Cup There will be a day So let it be today SERMON Dr. Jimmy Young October 18 Contemporary Critical Theory when death will be no more. we shout the hymn of Heaven. Rest October 24 New Members Class Standing face to face With angels and the saints, Hebrews 4:1-16 November 3 Mancake with he who died and rose again, we raise a mighty roar. December 1 Mancake Holy, holy is the Lord. Glory to our God CLOSING December 3 Ladies Not Alone Christmas Lunch at Grace Evan who gave us life beyond the grave. O the Wonderful Cross December 11 Christmas Food Boxes packing And every prayer we prayed in desperation, Holy, holy is the Lord! the songs of faith we sang through doubt and fear Online and In Person Service begins at 9:30 and 11:00am 10/1/2020 - 8/22/2021 In the end, we'll see that it was worth it, when he returns to wipe away our tears. GENERAL OFFERINGS – FISCAL YTD: This year = $5,656,950 W ELCOME TO G RACE E VAN Ahead of Last Year = + $804,740 If you’re new to our church, we want your visit to be worshipful, Ahead of 3-Year Average = + $909,740 GRACE VENTURE: informative, and comfortable. Along with the worship service, there Given to / Given Away / Balance = are many other resources available including Sunday School for $196,063 / 122,473 / 243,641 nursery through 5th grade, youth ministries, and adult classes. Distributed this week: Ridgeway High School Football FCA MIT - They’re a great way to more intimately find the pulse of who we are $7,300 as a church and connect with others. Just ask any one of our greeters to direct the way. You can find much more on our website at 9750 Wolf River Blvd. Germantown, TN 38139 | www.graceevan.org | 901.756.7444 graceevan.org. We’re glad to have you.

9:30 Adult Classes 11:00 Adult Classes LESSON OVERVIEW AND TAKE HOME QUESTIONS Outside each of your children’s classes is a sign that tells you what they learned that day, and a CCT (includes CRT) is a false teaching question you can ask them about the lesson! deceiving the church; come learn how to We hope this helps you engage with your chil- identify. This is a ONE time, 2 hour class. dren about what they’re learning in Amazing Details and sign up at graceevan.org/men. The next class is 9/13, 6-8pm or 10/18, Graceland. FALL PLACEMATS will be available this week! TODAY is our first Family Life Sunday of 6-8pm. To signup, email [email protected]. Grab one for each of your kiddos and let’s get the new year! There will not be 2nd hour memorizing! We can’t wait to add some more classes for our 4’s – 5th graders, they will faces to our wall of fame! all attend Corporate Worship with their SAVE THE DATE families. Don’t forget about the August 29 - Family Life Sunday Children’s Bulletins! September 1 - First Wednesday graceevan.org/amazinggraceland If you or someone you know is struggling with the complex and surprise emotions It’s a breakfast for men of all ages. In and (we call them ambushes) associated with out. Worth it every time. Hey young the loss of a loved one, please prayerfully guys—you need this too, and we need consider GriefShare. We will begin a new you. Think about it. Hit session Mon, Sept 6. We meet each Monday at 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Confer- [email protected] for more info. UNWIND IN THE REFUGE Tomorrow 3:30-5:00pm ence Rm off the lobby through the end of WEDNESDAY SERVICE 6:30pm in The Refuge November. Rick SanRoman and Jeannie

Hulett will lead the session. Please Join us for a Ladies Lawn Party in Suzy’s graceevan.org/jrhigh Garden, TONIGHT at 7:00pm. Bring your contact Rick with questions sisters, neighbors, and friends for an (901-831-9883 or [email protected]). old-fashioned fun time of lawn games and lemonade. Register at graceevan.org/ Do you want a deeper relationship with women. your church family? Grace Groups are an intentional time for our church to grow together as we gather in groups of 10-20 to share life on the first Sunday of each month. Meetings resume in September and free childcare will be available. For EVANGELISM EXPLOSION Instructional Soccer Sept 17 - Oct 29 WED YOUTH GROUP Mikes Place, 6:30-7:30. Max more information or to join a group visit: Would you like to learn how to share your Registration Deadline: Sept 1 st is teaching on the attributes of God. 1 Wednesday is this Wednesday for 4’s – graceevan.org/gracegroups. faith in Christ with others bringing people 5th grade! It’s jersey night – so come from unbelief to belief? EE is a 10-week SR/FRESH BRINNER TONIGHT at the Randolph's Cost is $85/player dressed in your favorite sports team attire class that trains Jesus followers to share house. Srs - 5pm; Fresh - 6:30pm. Visit graceevan.org/athletics to register and join us as we begin our study of the their faith. Begins Sept 12 at 9:30am. Con- SEPTEMBER CALENDAR will be sent out to parents or for more information Armor of God. tact Tom Jordan (568-2185) to sign up. and students tomorrow! GIRLS DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS Sign up for one of our discipleship groups as we go through the WORLD RELIEF/REFUGEE MIT books of Ephesians and Philippians. Link to reg- There is momentum within our church for ister is on our website. Last day to register is a Ministry Initiative Team (MIT) to minister tomorrow. to the growing refugee population in SUNDAY MORNING in Mikes Place at 9:30am. Max Memphis, partnering with World Relief (a Full schedule coming soon. We’re serving hamburgers and hotdogs at is teaching on the book of Galatians. vetted & approved ministry of GV). If Dates: Sept 29 - Oct 3. 5:30pm. Register at Graceevan.org/ you’re interested, email our Missions Pas- Nation Focus: Japan wedmeal. No walk-ups please. graceevan.org/srhigh tor, Justin McCain ([email protected]). GV Missionaries: Katie & Jeff Saunders (RUF Toyko)