December 7, 2014

GRACE NEWS
FAITH PROMISE (Missions)
Have you committed or renewed your promise to raise financial support
for our 700+ missionaries in 160+ world areas. Promise cards will be
available at the Connections Center. Prayerfully consider what the Lord
would have you give this calendar year for missions!
MAKING A MARRIAGE
The Journey Life Group continues a series on "Making a Marriage: 7
Essentials for a Strong Relationship." This Life Group meets in Family Life
Center Room 101 each Sunday at 9:45AM.
WEDDING SHOWER
The church family is invited to a wedding shower for Robin Ulshafser and
Berry Dean today from 2-4PM in the Fireside Room. They are registered at
Walmart and Target.
PRIME TIME LUNCH
If you are ages 55+ you are invited to join our Prime Time Ministries for
lunch at the Mountain City Cafe at 1:30PM on December 9!
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
The annual GCA kids' Christmas program will be on Thursday,
December 11, at 7PM, in the sanctuary. Grace Church is invited to
support our daycare ministry, our students, families, and staff.
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
Grace Nazarene Youth International (NYI) will meet at the home of Doreen
Davis on Saturday, December 13, at 7PM! See Kevin Webb for more
information
STURM BABY SHOWER
A special "Gathering at Grace" will celebrate a baby shower for Pastor and
Halisha on Sunday, December 14, immediately following the evening
service. Bring finger foods to share. The Sturms are registered in-store
and online at Target, Babies R Us, and Walmart.
CANDLELIGHT COMMUNION
Our annual Candlelight Communion will be Sunday, December 21,
at 6PM in the sanctuary! Plan to join in this special time of worship!
CHRISTMAS CARD EXCHANGE
This is the opportunity for those of you who would like to exchange
Christmas card greetings with our church family. In lieu of mailing cards,
your cards may be placed in the box in the foyer through Wednesday ,
December 17. Cards will be distributed Sunday morning, December 21.
Christmas card lists are available at the Connections Center

LIFE GROUPS
All of these groups meet each Sunday morning at 9:45-10:40am.
Visit the Connections Center for more info.
Nursery I (Newborn-Crawlers) Room 101
Lynn McCullough
Nursery II (Walkers) Room 102
Jeanette Bullock
Preschool (Ages 3-4) Room 110
Nancy Fussell
Kindergarten (Ages 5-6) Room 109
Lynda Casteel
Early Elementary (1st & 2nd Grades) Room 105
Halisha Sturm
Middle Elementary (3rd & 4th Grades) Room107
Kim Ware
Pre-Teen (5th Grade) Room 108
Charlie Ellis
Middle School (6th, 7th, & 8th Grades) Room FLC 202
Christine Loveridge
High School (9th, 10th, 11th & 12th Grades) Room FLC 201
Kevin Webb
College & Career (Ages 18-25) Room FLC 203
Sally Bates
Journey (Young Adults) Room FLC 101
Pastor Micah Sturm
Seekers (Adults) Fireside Room (FLC)
Steve Ware
Friendship (Adults) Room 102
Jerry Hanson
Grace Bible (Adults) Conference Room
Floyd Amburn

STEWARDSHIP & STATISTICS

November 30, 2014-Total in Sunday School: 73
Total in Corporate Worship: 147
November Tithes & Offerings (as of 11/30): $30,311
Faith Promise Commitments $12,998
Faith Promise Received (as of 11/30): $12,129

TODAY AT GRACE
9:00AM
Choir & Worship Team Practice
9:45-10:40AM Life Groups/Sunday School
10:50AM
Morning Worship Service
Kids Church (Ages 7-12) Room 111
Wee Kids Church (Ages 3-6) Room 103
2:00PM
Wedding Shower for Robin Ulshafer &
BerryDean (Fireside Room)
6:00PM
Intergenerational Worship Service (Sanctuary)

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

Tuesday, December 9
Prime Timers Christmas Lunch @ Mtn. City Caf
1:30pm
Wednesday, December 10
Adult Bible Study @ 7pm (Fireside Room)
Caravan @ 7pm (Kids Church Room)
Youth Bible Study @ 7pm (Youth Room)
Choir Practice @ 7pm (Sanctuary)
Thursday, December 11
GCA Christmas Program, 7pm (Sanctuary)
Recovery Ministries @ 7pm (FLC Room 102)
Saturday, December 13
Robin Ulshafer & Berry Dean Wedding at 3:16PM
Grace Church Sanctuary
NYI Christmas Party 7PM @ the home of Doreen
Davis

UPCOMING EVENTS
12/14
12/21
1/10
1/18

Gathering At Grace/Sturm Baby Shower

Candlelight Communion at 6PM
Winter Nuts & Bolts Conference
Sanctity of Human Life Sunday

Welcome to Grace
We are honored to have you with us today in worship! God is
doing great things at Grace and we want you to be part of the
excitement. If you would like more information about our
beliefs, various ministries, small groups, upcoming events, or
other ways you can get plugged into Grace Church of the
Nazarene, please stop by our Connections Center in the
main foyer! A friendly face will be there to assist you.
Welcome to the family!
Ministry Team
Micah Sturm Pastor
pastor@chattanoogagrace.com
Justin Wells Worship Pastor
justin@chattanoogagrace.com
Becky Ratledge Office Manager
office@chattanoogagrace.com
Daniel Winn Compassionate Ministries Pastor
daniel@chattanoogagrace.com
Doreen Davis Childrens Ministries Director
children@chattanoogagrace.com
Charlie Ellis & Gary Paradis Recovery Ministries
recovery@chattanoogagrace.com
Kyle Rollins High Hopes Ministries
highhopes@chattanoogagrace.com
Sarah Webb Grace Christian Academy Director
gca@chattanoogagrace.com
Contact Church Office:
6310 Dayton Boulevard
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5919
www.chattanoogagrace.com

Morning Worship Service

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Prelude
We Gather to Praise
Days of Elijah
Glorious Day
Advent Candle Lighting
Silent Night
We Worship in Prayer
*You may pick up a Prayer List of special needs for the week at the Connections Center.

Grace And Peace

We Worship in Giving
I Will Rise

We Worship in the Word - Rev. Lynn Casseday

We Respond to the Word
An Evening of Worship
With Pastor Justin
Tonight at 6PM

Grace Church provides a fully-staffed nursery for your convenience

during all services downstairs in our Grace Kids Area.