Sunday, March 3, 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
What is God thinking? This is at the heart of the season of the Cross and mere human beings cannot grasp it at all. However, what if God told us what he was thinking? Would it matter to you? Today, we join our hearts with the Spirit of the Lord and deal with the thoughts of God Himself! Let us worship Him in this place and be open to His Word!

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!

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)

Prelude Celebration Choir Mountain Mover CALL TO WORSHIP Grace And Peace" Such Love" "There Is None Like You" WE WORSHIP IN PRAYER WE WORSHIP IN GIVING You Are My King (Amazing Love) In Christ Alone WE WORSHIP IN THE WORD "What God Really Thinks" Isaiah 55:1-9 WE RESPOND TO THE WORD 6:00pm Growing In Harmony Galatians 5:15

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 Celebration Choir Practice Evening Worship, Sanctuary

GRACE SPOTLIGHT
NYI Afterglow Teens, please dont forget about the afterglow next tonight at the parsonage! This is for teens and sponsors only...no parents allowed Parents please pick up your teens by 8:30. 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. Easter Lilies If you would like to purchase an Easter Lily to place in the sanctuary In Honor or In Memory of a loved one, fill out the form in your Worship Folder. Mark your envelope Easter Lilies and include $6.00 per lily.

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

Thurs.

UPCOMING EVENTS
Mar. 9 Mar. 10 Mar. 12 Mar. 12 Mar. 17 Mar. 29 Mar. 30 Mar. 31 Apr. 6 Apr. 22 Children's Quiz Finals hosted by Grace Church Reception for Brenton & Alicia Heald Floyd following the evening service Primetimers Lunch at Rib & Loin Church Board Meeting NYI Council Meeting Zone Good Friday Service 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, 6:30pm CDT

March Birthdays & Anniversaries

3/5 John Borup 3/5 Fred & Iva Casseday 3/10 Tonya Canipe 3/14 Jeannie Snyder 3/15 Lydia Brown 3/15 Brittany Bishop 3/18 Madelyne Whitlock 3/19 Steve & Kim Ware 3/21 Sharon Gentry 3/22 Nick Leonessa Jr. 3/23 Eric Bosley 3/23 Alyssa Williams 3/23 Jim & Nancy Fussell 3/24 Becky Ratledge 3/25 Pam & Allen Heald 3/26 Jessica Keith 3/26 Caleb Paradis 3/30 Bob Tuggle

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 Gracie Ratledge Margaret Allis Kristy Casseday

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 24)

Sunday School Morning Worship 92 128 $146.00 $14,844 $1,005

Finances (through February 24) Todays Volunteer Schedule

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

Next Week (March 10)

Nursery I Lynn McCullough Nursery II Sharon Johnston The Zone No Zone Evening Doreen Davis

Sunday School Tithes Missions

Total

$15,995