Vol. 25 No. 51

1 John MacArthurPASTOR-TEACHERBill Brandenstein / Minister of MusicDcecember 19, 2021 Vol. 25 No. 51 TODAYA nthem What Child Is This?What Child is this, who, laid to rest,On Mary s lap is sleeping?Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping?So bring Him incense, gold, and , peasant king, to own Him. The King of kings salvation brings;Let loving hearts enthrone , this is Christ the king,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of , this is Christ the king,Whom shepherds guard and angels sing. Haste, haste to bring Him laud,The Babe, the Son of Babe, the Son of 223 The First NoelThen let us all with one accord Sing praises to our heavenly Lord Who hath made heav n and earth of naught, And with His blood mankind hath bought.

2 Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,Born is the King of :00 & 11:00* amO Come, All Ye Faithful Stephen Sturz, OrganistHymn 239 While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Congregation Hymn 254 How Great Our Joy Hymn 222 Angels, from the Realms of GloryWhat Child Is This? Knight Worship Choir The Promise Neidlinger/Marsh Kory WelchHymn 218 O Come, O Come Emmanuel CongregationMESSAGE: JOHN MACARTHUR PREACHING Doxology Ding! Dong! Merrily on High Organ Postlude6:00 pm* During the 11:00 am service, interpreting in American Sign Language (ASL) is available in the Worship Center and livestream translations in Arabic, Italian, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian are available at ConcertWorship Choir Symphonic Orchestra Vocal Solos & Ensembles Handbell Choir Children s ChoirBIBLICAL DOCTRINEby John MacArthur Doctrine isn t just for theologians it is important for every Christian because it shows us who God is and how we should live.

3 Systematizing the robust theology that has undergirded Pastor John s preaching ministry, this overview of basic Christian doctrine covers topics such as God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, salvation, and special: 50% off retail The Theology of Christmas The Ugliness of Christmas The True Christmas Spirit 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 Proof of Christ s Preeminence 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.

4 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. 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. Missionary in Training Spanish Ministry (by the Chapel)Campus MinistriesGraceWalkOn the PatioGrace 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 The Wise Men Worship Jesus PASSAGE Matthew 2:1 18 PRINCIPLE Jesus deserves our worship because He is the King of kings.

5 FEATURED HYMN Hark! the Herald Angels Sing (Hymns of Grace No. 238) ASK YOUR CHILD What did the wise men do when they found Jesus? APPLY By worshiping Jesus in song, word, and deed. THIS WEEK As a family, read Matthew 2:1 18. NEXT WEEK ReviewAdapted from the Generations of Grace Family Devotional, available at Grace Membership Class January 9, 2022 101 9:00 & 11:00 am TMS Library (West)HIGHLIGHTFEATUREW hile shepherds watched their flocks by night,All seated on the ground, The angel of the Lord came down,And glory shone around, And glory shone around. Fear not, said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind, Glad tidings of great joy I bringTo you and all mankind,To you and all mankind.

6 To you, in David s town this dayIs born, of David s line,The savior, who is Christ the Lord;And this shall be the sign,And this shall be the sign. The heav nly Babe you there shall findTo human view displayed,All meanly wrapped in swathing bands,And in a manger laid,And in a manger laid. All glory be to God on highAnd to the earth be henceforth from heav n to men Begin and never cease,Begin and never cease. Words by Nahum Tate; music by George F. Handel While by the sheep we watched at night,Glad tidings brought an angel great our joy! (Great our joy!)Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!)Praise we the Lord in heav n on high! (Praise we the Lord in heav n on high!)There shall be born, so he did say,In Bethlehem a Child great our joy!

7 (Great our joy!)Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!)Praise we the Lord in heav n on high! (Praise we the Lord in heav n on high!)There shall the Child lie in a stall,This Child who shall redeem us great our joy! (Great our joy!)Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!)Praise we the Lord in heav n on high! (Praise we the Lord in heav n on high!)While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks Hymns of Grace 239 How Great Our Joy! Hymns of Grace 254 AFEATUREThis gift of God we ll cherish well,That ever joy our hearts shall great our joy! (Great our joy!)Joy, joy, joy! (Joy, joy, joy!)Praise we the Lord in heav n on high! (Praise we the Lord in heav n on high!)Words from a Traditional German carol; music from a Traditional German melodyAngels, from the realms of glory,Wing your flight o er all the earth;Ye who sang creation s storyNow proclaim Messiah s birth:Come and worship, come and worship,Worship Christ, the newborn King!

8 Shepherds, in the fields abiding,Watching o er your flocks by night,God with man is now residing; Yonder shines the infant Light:Come and worship, come and worship,Worship Christ, the newborn King!Sages, leave your contemplations,Brighter visions beam afar;Seek the great Desire of nations; Ye have seen the Infant s star:Come and worship, come and worship,Worship Christ, the newborn King!Though an Infant now we view Him,He shall fill His Father s throne,Gather all the nations to Him;Ev ry knee shall then bow down:Come and worship, come and worship,Worship Christ, the newborn King!Words by James Montgomery (1816); music by Henry T. Smart (1867) nd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!

9 LUKE 2:13 14 Angels, from the Realms of Glory Hymns of Grace 222 How Great Our Joy! Hymns of Grace 254 ACommitting Our New Missionaries to the LordStop by the Patio table this morning and meet Hovig and Sveta Bajanian, who are preparing for ministry in Concert Overflow Overflow seating for tonight s Christmas Concert is available in the Family Center. Livestream is available at and on the Grace Media Equip Discipleship Counseling 2: Marriage & FamilyJanuary 11 March 1 (Tuesdays) 6:30 8:30 pmThis course is is focused on specific areas of marriage and the family. Topics covered include the purpose of marriage, divorce and remarriage, roles of husband and wife, physical intimacy within marriage, communication, conflict resolution, stewardship of time and priorities, and parenting.

10 This course is offered in person at Grace Church and online via Zoom. For more information or to register, visit Christmas ScheduleThe church campus, including Grace Books, will be closed December 20 24 and December 27 31. For questions about a specific ministry, contact your ministry NeighborsAs a courtesy to our neighbors, please avoid parking in front of the houses surrounding Grace Church. Instead, use one of the designated parking lots. If street parking is unavoidable, we urge you to be especially attentive to and considerate of our neighbors comfort and Givers 2021 Tax InformationAll contributions for calendar year 2021 must be received by the church no later than our December 26 offering or postmarked no later than December 31, 2021.