Sunday, February 24, 2013

6310 Dayton Boulevard - Hixson, Tennessee 37343 Church Office (423) 842-5919 www.chattanoogagrace.com

YOUR MINISTRY TEAM

Rev. Micah Sturm
Pastor pastor@chattanoogagrace.com

Jacob Ward
Connections Pastor jacob@chattanoogagrace.com

Rev. Geron Brown

Minister of Music geron@chattanoogagrace.com

Doreen Davis
Children's Ministries Dir. children@chattanoogagrace.com

Becky Ratledge
Office Manager office@chattanoogagrace.com

Charlie Ellis
Recovery Ministry recovery@chattanoogagrace.com

Rev. Daniel Winn

Youth Pastor youth@chattanoogagrace.com

Beth Poarch
Grace Christian Academy Dir. gca@chattanoogagrace.com

WE GATHER TO WORSHIP
As we journey to the Cross, we focus upon the sacrifice of God. Today, let us join our hearts and lives into claiming what God has promised us through His own sacrifice! The gospel song writer said it I have trusted, tested, and tried itand I know Gods promise is true!

WELCOME TO GRACE
Guests of Grace, please fill out a guest card and place it in the offering plate or simply leave it in your seat. We are so glad to see you today!

Prelude CALL TO WORSHIP Grace And Peace" Standing On The Promises" "Forever" There Is None Like You WE WORSHIP IN PRAYER WE WORSHIP IN GIVING How Great Is Our God WE WORSHIP IN THE WORD "Claiming The Promise of God" Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 WE RESPOND TO THE WORD

Children's Ministries provides activities and worship during regular service time for children in sixth grade and below. A fully staffed Nursery is available as well. Grace Steps to Recovery meets weekly on Thursday evening for those dealing with addiction. High Hopes is a support group for those suffering with infertility, miscarriage, and/or loss of an infant. Meets monthly. Grace Christian Academy is our daycare and looks after children ages 12 months Pre-K. Ripple Effects Student Ministries/NYI Activities & Bible Study for young people in 7th 12th grade. Celebration Choir is open to singers of all ability levels and meets on Sunday evenings before worship. Sunday School & Discipleship Groups
Nursery Birth - 2yrs Preschool 3 - 4 yrs Kindergarten 5 - 6 yrs Early Elem. 1st - 2nd grd Middle Elem. 3rd - 4th grd Pre-Teen 5th - 6th grd Topical Study: Obscure
(Hidden Stories Brought To Light)

6:00pm Dr. Gary Henecke In Revival At East Ridge Church of the Nazarene

Room 101 Room 110 Room 109 Room 105 Room 107 Room 108 FLC 101 FLC - Fireside Room FLC 102 Conference Room

Topical Study: Identity

(Why Are We Nazarene?)

As a courtesy to those around you, please silence or turn off your cell phone during worship. Thank you.

Friendship Pioneer

Middle Aged Senior Adults

ENGAGED IN GRACE
TODAY at GRACE
9:30am 9:45am 10:50am 5:00pm 6:00pm Prayer Time Sunday School/Small Groups Morning Worship Nursery available No Choir practice today Dr. Gary Henecke in Revival at East Ridge Church of the Nazarene (no evening service at Grace Church)

GRACE SPOTLIGHT
Missions Moment February is Alabaster Offering Month. The Alabaster Offering provides funds for property and buildings around the world. Alabaster funds help provide land for many Work & Witness projects. The entire offering goes toward the purchase of land and the construction of churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers. Ladies Night Out Ladies of all ages (18-108) are invited to join us Thursday, February 28, for a fun filled evening. We will meet at Olive Garden in Hixson for dinner at 6:30pm. Please sign the list at the Welcome Center before Wednesday night if you plan to attend. See Halisha with questions. NYI Afterglow Teens, please dont forget about the afterglow next Sunday, March 3, at the parsonage! This is for teens and sponsors only...no parents allowed Community Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Saturday, March 30, is our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Grace. We are needing donations of wrapped candy. Please drop your candy in the box located in the carpet foyer area. 30 Hour Famine Teens, are you interested in participating in 30 hour famine? The dates are May 3-5. Please e-mail Pastor Daniel if you interested in being part of this great learning experience.

THIS WEEK at GRACE

Wed. 7:00pm Mid-Week Activities; Bible Study, Fireside Room NYI, Youth Room Children, Room 111 Bible Quiz, Room 103 Grace Steps to Recovery, 7:00pm FLC 102 Ladies Night Out, 6:30pm

Thurs. Thurs.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 3 Mar. 9 Mar. 12 Mar. 12 Mar. 17 Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Apr. 6 Apr. 22 NYI Afterglow at the parsonage Children's Quiz Finals hosted by Grace Church Primetimers Lunch at Rib & Loin Church Board Meeting NYI Council Meeting Easter Egg Hunt at Grace Church Easter Sunday East Tennessee District Womens Retreat @ Cleveland First Church District NMI Deputation Tour at Jasper Church of the Nazarene

WHAT WE BELIEVE
We believe in one God, the Creator of all things, who reveals Himself as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

PRAYER LIST
Jim & Kaye Williams LINKS Missionaries Our Country, Leaders and Troops Michelle Crowe Judy Winkler Ed Hunsucker George Crossen Chip Workman and family Jessie Whaley Mildred Criddles nephew Elaine Pugh Martha Casteel Roma Gates Ella Reese Rollins Karen Hines Amy McCumber Gracie Ratledge

We believe in Jesus Christ, who is fully God and fully human at the same time, who became a man in order bring us salvation. We believe in the Holy Spirit, who is active in the world today showing us our sin, bringing the new birth to those who repent, making believers holy, and guiding into all truth as it is in Jesus. We believe the Bible is the Word of God. We believe everyone is born in sin, needing the Savior, and that everyone has chosen to sin against God by rebellion and disobedience--so, everyone needs God's forgiveness and cleansing and that salvation is offered to everyone through Christ. We believe God enables us to turn from sin, but does not force us to do so. Each person must repent, turn away from sin, and trust Christ. We believe that when we turn to Christ, all our past sins are erased and we are adopted into God's family. After this, we need the complete control of the Holy Spirit in our lives, who enables the believer to live a consistent Christian life. We believe the Church Universal is made up of all persons whose sins have been forgiven and that all believers need the church's support and fellowship. We believe baptism and the Lord's Supper are gifts from Christ that honor Him and nourish us. We also believe in God's healing power. We believe Jesus Christ is coming again.

Prayer requests will stay on the list for 4 weeks unless asked to be continued.

Attendance (February 17)

Sunday School Morning Worship 100 139 $97.00 $11,003 $532.00

Finances (through February 17) Todays Volunteer Schedule

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Pat Allis The Zone No Zone Evening No Service

Next Week (March 3)

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Kim Ware The Zone No Zone Evening Jim & Carol Woody

Sunday School Tithes Missions

Total

$11,632