Gerald Brooks, Pastor3301 Preston RdPlano, TX 75093

972-985-1112

Welcome To

www.graceoutreachcenter.orgSeptember 29-30, 2007

For Our GuestsIf this is your first time at Grace, may we recommend:

For Your Children:Your kids will love learning in a fun and exciting environment created just for them. Children’s services for birth through 5th grade are provided during every service or LIFE group. A pager system ensures that parents remain in touch during services. Classes for birth through 2 years are in the north wing. Classes for Preschool (3-5 years) through 5th grade are in the west wing. A cry room for mothers with infants is located at the back of the sanc-tuary. Please ask a greeter or usher to direct you.

For Your Teens:Student Impact (9th-12th) and Revolution (6th-8th) are exciting ministries designed to capture the heart of a generation. Drama, music, video, and relevant messages are presented in a fresh, credible way.

Welcome CenterWe have a free gift for our first-time guests at the Welcome Center in the main foyer by the sanctuary.

Message OutlineTake advantage of the message outline in your bulletin. This guide makes it easy to follow today’s message.

To Assist You In WorshipOur greatest desire is to be obedient to the Holy Spirit and the Word of God. This is especially true in the way we worship. To assist you in joining us today, here are some verses explaining what we have learned.

Why do we lift our hands? Psalms 134:2 “Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord.”Why do we clap our hands? Psalms 47:1 “Oh clap your hands, all ye peoples! Shout to God with the voice of triumph!”Why do we sing choruses as well as hymns? Ephesians 5:19 “Speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs.”Why do we sing in English and in tongues? 1 Corinthians 14:15 “I will sing with the spirit, and I will also sing with the understanding.”Why do we move in the spiritual gifts? 1 Corinthians 12:7 “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to each one to profit all.”

Our VisionEsteeming Others As Valuable And Precious

Our Mission To raise up believers, equipped with God's Word and the Holy Spirit, who use their gifts to minister and actively reach out to others.

We’re glad you made the choice to join us today. If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable, please let one of our greeters or ush-ers know.

Staff and MinistriesOffice Hours: Mon–Fri 9 am to 5 pm

Pastor Gerald Brooks Senior PastorGeni Brooks Children’s PastorPastor Ray Hill Executive PastorPastor Deane Parker (ext 155) Director of Pastoral Care

Men’s MinistryLIFE GroupsHeart of Grace MinistryStephen Ministry

Pastor Dennis Steeger (ext 108) Director of Student MinistriesSenior High Pastor (9th-12th Grade)

Pastor Bob Kelly (ext 112) Spanish Church PastorMissions CoordinatorPrimeTime Second WindHoneymooners

Pastor Garrett Hawfitch (ext 111) Director of Music MinistriesExecutive Assistant to Senior Pastor

Pastor Dave Smith (ext 123) Technical Arts DirectorPastor Jesse Daniel (ext 124) New Member’s Ministry

Altar Care MinistryMarriage Unlimited

Pastor Jim Lugar (ext 144) Bible by the BookAssistant to Executive Pastor

Pastor Jessie Prince (ext 137) Director of L:MCYoung Adults Ministry

Pastor Landon Henry (ext 146) Mid-High Pastor (6th-8th Grade)Pastor Ken Westerman (ext 145) Innovate Singles Ministry

Ministry of Helps CoordinatorPastor Bert Scott (ext 151) Elevate Singles Ministry

Special Events CoordinatorPastor Jesse LaBauve (ext 256) Youth Worship & Creative ArtsPastor Brian Fleming (ext 153) Assistant to Young Adults MinistryConnie Parker Director of Women’s MinistryCarlos Ramirez (ext 122) Office Manager

ServicesWednesday Prayer 7:00 pm Service 7:30 pm

Saturday 6:30 pm Sunday 9:15 am & 10:30 am

Saturday 5:30 pm LIFE GroupsAccelerate Youth (6th-12th grade) AB 116MPEG Young Adults (18-30) AB 111Elevate Singles Ministry Room 238Innovate Singles Ministry Room 246The Honeymooners Young Marrieds w/o kids Room 244PrimeTime Married Couples Room 201Marriage Unlimited Married Couples Room 234Bible By The Book Anyone Room 218Men@Grace Men’s Ministry Room 243Women of the Word Women’s Ministry Room 242New Member’s Class (5:30-7:30) Anyone Room 219Employment Network (5:15-6:30) Anyone Room 241Divorce Care 5:15 pm Room 210Divorce Care for Kids Room 149Crown Financial Room 245

Sunday 9:15 am LIFE GroupsAccelerate Youth (6th-8th grade) AB 116Accelerate Youth (9th-12th grade) ChapelMPEG Young Adults (18-30) AB 111Elevate Singles Ministry Room 238Innovate Singles Ministry Room 246PrimeTime Married Couples Room 201Marriage Unlimited Married Couples Room 234Second Wind Couples w/ Grown Children Room 242Soaring with Grace Seniors Ministry Room 210Bible By The Book Anyone Room 218Men@Grace Men’s Ministry Room 214Women of the Word Women’s Ministry AB 101New Members Class Anyone Room 219Crown Financial Room 245Grief Share Room 241

Youth Services[e]volution (6th-12th grade) Wednesday 7:30 pm Impact Center[i]mpact (6th-12th grade) Saturday 6:30 pm Impact Center[r]evolution (6th-8th grade) Sunday 10:30 am Chapel[i]mpact (9th-12th grade) Sunday 10:30 am Impact Center

Manto de Gracia (Spanish Church)Service Saturday 6:30 pm Room 201Women’s Group Saturday 5:15 pm Room 214Men’s Group Saturday 5:15 pm Room 221Service Sunday 10:30 am Room 201

Reality ChurchReality Church Saturday 6:30 pm Chapel

Other LIFE GroupsLadies Bible Study Tuesday 9:30 am Room 201Prayer Meeting Wednesday 6-7 am AB 101

AB= Administration BuildingAll other rooms are located in the main building.

September 29-30, 2007 All Church

Bring A Friend Weekend!Parents of kindergarteners through fifth graders: October 6 and 7, is “Bring a Friend Weekend!” Help us share Jesus with kids by encouraging your child to bring a friend next week!

King’s KidsOctober is the month for our annual King’s Kid’s party. The event starts at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, October 31. We are looking for volunteers to serve and use this opportunity to be a blessing to our children. Parents can not accompany children during activities unless you sign up and become an approved children’s minister. If you are interested, sign up at the Information Center and pick up a packet. For more information, contact Doris Lasiter at 972-985-1112, ext. 107.

Adopt-A-Student Come by the L:MC booth in the foyer to Adopt-A-Student the weekend of September 29. The only requirements are to pray for your student and be an encouragement to them throughout the year.

Accepted Christ, But Not Yet Baptized?Follow the example of Jesus with water baptism on Saturday, October 27, after the 6:30 pm service. You may sign up at the Information Center or online at www.graceoutreachcenter.org. For more information, contact Pastor Ken Westerman at 972-985-1112, ext. 145.

Usher MinistryAre you looking for an opportunity to serve others? Volunteering as an usher is a great ministry that touches lives. Stop by our table in the foyer to sign up. For more information, contact Pastor Ken Westerman at 972-985-1112, ext. 145.

Open House for Nicaragua Missions TripGrace Outreach Center, in partnership with Zoya Ministries, will host an open house on Friday, October 5, at 7:30 pm in the Administration Building. We will discuss highlights from our recent mission trip to Nicaragua. We will also share our plans for our 2008 Medical Mission Trip to Nigeria: Touching a Village, Reaching a Nation and Expanding the Kingdom. For more informa-tion, please contact Karen Abebefe at 214-402-0828.

Men’s Fellowship at MardelGet together with other guys on Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm, for an informal meeting in the conference room for prayer, inspiration and sup-port. Mardel is located at Coit and Park. If interested, please phone Pastor Deane Parker at 972-985-1112, ext. 155, or Gary Hall at 972-816-2313.

“Prayer, God’s Power Line to Earth”This powerful six week series will electrify your prayer life. The first lesson will begin on Sunday, September 30, at 10:30 am in Room 234. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Information Center. For more information, contact Pastor Jesse Daniel at 972-985-1112, ext 234 or jesse.daniel@graceoutreach-center.org.

Learn Basic SpanishIt’s not too late to join the Spanish basics class that emphasizes learning to share Christ in Spanish. We meet every Saturday evening at 5:15 pm in Room 247. For more information, phone Pastor Bob Kelly at 972-985-1112, ext. 112.

Children’s MinistryChildren’s Church Next week is Bring a Friend Weekend! We are memorizing the twenty-seven New Testament books. Today we learned the general letters, Hebrews through Jude, and the prophecy book, Revelation. Hey kids, memorize all 27 books in order.

Youth MinistryElementStudent Impact is taking a look at some of the fundamental characteristics a Christian should possess. Next week is Earth: Reaching people, changing the world.

Young AdultsRestoredJoin us every Saturday evening for Reality Church. This month’s series emphasizes God’s plan for spiritual restoration in our lives. As part of our series, we are literally restoring the home of a family in Plano. We still need volunteers to help with this project, so sign up this weekend! Reality Church meets Saturdays at 6:30 pm in the Chapel.

Do You Love the 80’s?MPEG is a Bible study for young adults that meet every Saturday evening at 5:30 pm (before Reality Church), and Sunday mornings at 9:15 am. Join us this week for MPEG Loves the 80’s, a series on Christian living taught through your favorite 80’s TV shows, music and movies. This weekend, we are playing Let’s Make A Deal! Next weekend, join us for Ghostbusters and the myths about the Holy Spirit.

Singles MinistryInnovate Teaches on Wisdom

“Nuggets of Wisdom for Relationships” is the new teaching series for Innovate beginning this Saturday, November 29 at 5:30 pm, and Sunday, November 30, at 9:15 am in Room 246. Join us as we grow in our relationships.

Women’s MinistryMnM’s Visits the Pumpkin PatchMoms, pack a snack/lunch for you and your little ones and join us at the Celina Pumpkin Patch on Thursday, October 4 at 10:30 am. Admission is $6 per person for ages two and older and includes a cup of animal feed, small to mid-size pumpkin and a hay ride. Don’t forget your camera! Directions are available at www.bigorangepumpkinfarm.com or contact Mary Boggs at 214-734-1533. Women of the Word Join our fall teaching series, “Peacemaking, A Journey of Grace.” We meet Saturday evenings at 5:30 pm in Room 242, and Sunday mornings at 9:15 am in the Administration Building, Room 101.