MAY 3, 2015

GRACE NEWS
NEWLY ELECTED CHURCH BOARD MEMBERS
Doreen Davis (SDMI Chair), Jim Fussell, Bob Johnson, Kevin Lewis, Kevin
Webb, and Jim Woody were elected in our annual church meeting last
week! Becky Ratledge was elected as our treasurer in our first board
meeting. Elections for Nazarene Youth International President and
Nazarene Missions International President will be held in a few weeks! Join
in prayer for these new leaders of Grace Church!
MOTHERS' DAY
NEXT Sunday, we honor all ladies' who have influenced and loved us! In
order to provide time with families and friends, we will not have an evening
service next Sunday.
CHILDREN'S CAMP
Children's Camp is June 15-19 at our district camp near Knoxville! Camp
is open to children ages 1st-6th grades. Cost is $150 per child. Registration
forms are available at www.chattanoogagrace.com on the church calendar
or at the Connections Center in the foyer. Forms must be postmarked
by May 25! Visit www.etnazsdmi.com for more details.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2015
Grace Kids' is pleased to announce that our VBS 2015 will be Friday, June
26-Sunday, June 28! "Big Blast Ministries" is leading our VBS this year...Big
Blast Ministries is led by Pastors Steve & Janet
Raeburn and their family - David, Adam and Kathryn. Pastor Steve and Pastor Janet are both full
time children's and family evangelists - who use balloons, illusions, music,
Bible stories, puppets, art, scripture memorization, games and a whole lot
of fun to teach people (of ALL ages) about Jesus Christ. See Jacob & Rhea
Ward to volunteer to help!
GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY GRADUATION
The church family is invited to show support for our childcare ministry
Thursday, May 14 at 7pm in the sanctuary for our graduation ceremony
and Spring program!
GRADUATING SENIORS
On May 17, we honor our graduating high school and college students! If
you are graduating this year, please stop by the Connections Center and
sign up or email the church office at office@chattanoogagrace.com to

register! We are proud of you!

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
Jacob Ward
Seekers (Adults) Fireside Room (FLC)
Steve Ware
Friendship (Adults) Room 102
Jerry Hanson
Grace Bible (Adults) Conference Room
Floyd Amburn

STEWARDSHIP & STATISTICS

April 26, 2015-Total in Sunday School: 83
Total in Corporate Worship: 199
April Tithes & Offerings (as of 4/26): $22,311
Faith Promise Received (as of 4/26): $3,810

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
5:00PM
Childrens Ministries Council Meeting
6:00PM
Intergenerational Worship Service

THIS WEEK AT GRACE

Wednesday, May 6
Adult Bible Study @ 7pm (Fireside Room)
Caravan @ 7pm (Room 111)
Youth Bible Study @ 7pm (Youth Room)
Choir Practice @ 7pm (Sanctuary)
Thursday, May 7
Recovery Ministries @ 7pm (FLC Room 102)

UPCOMING EVENTS
5/10
5/12
5/12
5/14
5/24
6/7-13
6/15-19
6/21
6/26-28
7/8-9

Mothers Day
Primetimers Lunch @ Mtn. City Caf
Monthly Church Board Meeting
GCA Spring Program & Graduation
Pentecost Sunday
East Tennessee Family Camp
Childrens Camp
Fathers Day
VBS with Big Blast Ministries
District Assembly

Morning Worship Service

Season of the Resurrection

May 3, 2015

"Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know Your Son
Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow His steps in the
way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with
You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
Amen" (Book of Common Prayer).

Prelude
Baby Day Presentation
You Are Good
Glorious Freedom
Grace And Peace
Choir Special - Im Gonna Make It
We Worship in Prayer
*Prayer lists are available at the Connections Center

We Present Tithes & Offering

All The Way My Savior Leads Me
Jesus, Son Of God
We Hear the Word - Im Not Afraid!
1 John 4:7-21
We Respond to Christ
Tonight at 6pm,
Pastor Preaches
Something Special
Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Grace Church provides a fully-staffed nursery for your convenience
during all services downstairs in our Grace Kids Area.

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
foyer located behind the choir. 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
Jacob & Rhea Ward Childrens Ministries
children@chattanoogagrace.com
Charlie Ellis Recovery Ministries
recovery@chattanoogagrace.com
Kyle Rollins High Hopes Ministries
highhopes@chattanoogagrace.com
Sarah Webb Grace Christian Academy
gca@chattanoogagrace.com
Contact Church Office:
6310 Dayton Boulevard
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5919
www.chattanoogagrace.com