Vol. 25 No. 46

1 John MacArthurPASTOR-TEACHERBill Brandenstein / Minister of MusicNovember 14, 2021 Vol. 25 No. 46 TODAY9:00 & 11:00* amPrelude in C Minor Mendelssohn Stephen Sturz, Organist Hymn 206 Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners Congregation Beneath the Cross of Jesus Getty/Ishibashi Strings & Woodwinds Ensemble How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place Brahms Worship Choir Hymn 416 I Need Thee Every Hour CongregationWere It Not for grace Hamilton-McHugh John MartinJOHN MACARTHUR PREACHING Praise Him Bach/Steele Organ Postlude6:00 pmInstrumental PreludeSongs of Praise CongregationBaptismGrace Around the WorldMESSAGE: TO KNOW AND LOVE GOD Abner Chou Hosea 6:1 3 Postlude* Interpreting in American Sign Language (ASL) is provided during the 11:00 am service. Arabic, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Russian livestream translations are available at Lovely Is Thy Dwelling PlaceHow lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts,Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!

2 How lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!For my soul, it longeth, yea, faintethFor the courts of the soul and body crieth out, yea for the living lovely is Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts,Thy dwelling place, O Lord of Hosts!O blest are they that dwell within Thy house;They praise Thy name evermore,They praise Thee, praise Thy name lovely, how lovely,How lovely is Thy dwelling adapted from Psalm 84:1, 2, 4; music by Johannes Brahms (1865) HIGHLIGHTSRADIO Portrait of a New Life KKLA FM LOS ANGELES M F 6:30 am & 7:30 pm KDAR FM OXNARD VENTURA M F 2:00 & 10:00 am; Sun 2:00 am KABC 790 AM LOS ANGELES Sat 7:30 amTELEVISION Christ, the Head of the Church NRBTV CHANNEL 378 ON DIRECTV Sunday 6:30 pmONLINE John MacArthur s sermons: audio, video, and transcripts Resource library: blog, devotionals, articles, Q&As, and more Mobile apps: The Study Bible and grace to You Sermons grace to YouTHE WELCOME CENTER hosts a reception for visitors following each Sunday morning service.

3 Enjoy refreshments and find helpful people with answers to any questions you have about our church. You'll also receive one of Pastor MacArthur s books as a thank-you for being with us MEMBER CENTER has information about membership and baptism. It is located on the east side of the Upper Room, north of the Welcome Center. Today s Membership Class 102 9:00 & 11:00 am TMS Library (West)THE PRAYER ROOM is staffed with counselors ready to offer pastoral care. It is open after every service and is adjacent to the Worship Center. Hands for Hope Christmas Concert InformationCampus Ministries GraceWalk grace Books is open after each service and during the week. It is located on the south side of the Worship BooksGenerations of grace Children s Sunday School MESSAGE God Judges Sodom and Gomorrah PASSAGE Genesis 18:16 19:29 PRINCIPLE God hates and judges sin.

4 FEATURED HYMN My Hope Is in the Lord (Hymns of grace No. 213) ASK YOUR CHILD Why did God punish the people of Sodom and Gomorrah? APPLY By turning away from sin. THIS WEEK As a family, read 18:16 19:29. NEXT WEEK Genesis 3:15; 12:1 3; 49:10 Adapted from the Generations of grace Family Devotional, available at grace Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel)On the PatioANNUAL BIBLE SALEAll Bibles discounted 30 50% off retail, while supplies last. Sale ends November 30. workersin FEATUREIn the months and years after the Lord Jesus ascended into heaven, the early church began to carry out the Lord s Great Commission to make disciples of all the nations. As the church grew and the gospel spread, a significant development occurs in Acts 13 the Holy Spirit commands the apostles to set and Saul for the work to which I have called them.

5 This moment marked the first ever sending of missionaries commissioned by a local church to preach the gospel and plant new churches in Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the we read of these missionary journeys in Acts and Paul s epistles, we not only witness the global impact of Paul s efforts, but we see another kind of ministry taking place in the background, which Paul considered vital to his own: the ministry of help and support that other believers gave to the Apostle as he did the work for which the Holy Spirit set him apart. From time to time we see glimpses of this ministry in Paul s letters. Philippians shows us Epaphroditus, who blessed and encouraged Paul even at the peril of his own life. In Romans, Paul s heart overflows in the final chapter as he greets various believers, referring to many of them as fellow workers or fellow prisoners.

6 In 2 Timothy, Paul asks Timothy to bring John Mark to him, who had abandoned Paul in Pamphylia but had now grown to the point where Paul considered him useful to me for service. These faithful servants and, no doubt, many others who are not mentioned by name in Scripture, provided all-important service and support to the early missionary efforts often, as was the case in Epahroditus life, at great personal risk. These examples illustrate the body of Christ in action, with each part fulfilling different but essential roles. It is in this spirit of service and love among the body of Christ that we send short-term ministry (STM) teams every summer to build up and encourage our missionaries. In addition to blessing our missionaries, STM trips are a wonderful opportunity to work together with like-minded believers and to learn more about what the Lord is doing around the world.

7 Many of our missionaries can look back and see how the Lord used a short-term trip as an early step in their path toward full-time ministry overseas. Today marks the beginning of a new season of STMs at grace . Ten teams have been requested by our missionaries or ministry Speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love. Ephesians 4:15 16fellow truththees/zahonukuaecuphldemexpolcopart ners and all grace Church members who are 18 or older are invited to apply to join a team. The teams will be doing a wide variety of ministry including evangelism, supporting conferences, hosting Vacation Bible Schools with local churches, and more.

8 To learn more about the 2022 STM trips, join us today for a brief informational meeting. For more information or to apply to join a team, visit or contact the STM office at 818-909-5702 or FEATURE2022teamsInformational MeetingToday 12:45 1:15 pm T370sColombia Santiago ArmelEcuador Sixto DormiGermany Christian AndresenHonduras TMAI HondurasMexico Alberto SolanoPhilippines Sean RansomPoland Christian Andresen/Greg WhiteSpain/South Africa David Robles/David BeakleyUK Channel Islands Leon CoatesUkraine Greg MinistryRemember to let the homebound members of our church family know that you care about and are praying for them during the Thanksgiving season. For a list of homebound members, contact Rick McLean at 818-909-5519. Over the next several weeks, drop off your cards and notes at the Office Outreach Bible StudyToday 1:00 2:30 pm CC230sIf you speak or understand Russian, know someone who does, or have a heart to see Russian-speaking people saved, please visit one of our Sunday afternoon meetings.

9 Join us as we pray about how to reach the Russian community in Los Angeles with the gospel of Jesus Around the WorldThe Viguier FamilyPhilippe & Sophia, Elena, Timoth e, Clarice, AdelineServing in France since 2012 Prayer / Praise Pray for wisdom for our elders as they respond to new French laws regarding churches. Praise the Lord for the safe delivery of our fourth child, Adeline. For more information, visit Outreach SpotlightOpen Arms Pregnancy ClinicNurse NeededThe Open Arms Pregnancy Clinic is seeking a registered nurse or advanced practice provider. Qualified candidates must have a current license and strong computer proficiency. Help us help others choose life. Contact Debi at PromiseLast week you generously gave $11,476. Thank you for your ongoing support of our missionaries and their ministries around the world.

10 COMMUNION SERVICES unday, November 21 6:00 pmA special evening of praise and proclamation to worship and give thanks to our Lord featuring the grace Church Orchestra & Worship ChoirAdventure Club will be canceled, but child care is available for children five years old and Christmas PartySaturday, December 4 9:45am 12:15 pm CC130s First Third GradeChildren should dress in game-appropriate attire and bring a sack lunch, along with canned goods for needy families. Drinks and desserts will be provided. For more information, call 818-909-5631. ANNOUNCEMENTSE lders MeetingThursday, November 18 7:00 pm CC230sOpen to our church Women s FellowshipThursday, November 18 9:30 11:30 am CC130sSpeaker: Jacki Martin Topic: God s Unforgettable Faithfulness All women are welcome. Childcare provided for Pre-K and under, if reserved by November 16.