July 30, 2020

Now and Forevermore

A Time of Transition

This is a significant moment in the life of our church, but the hand of the Lord is very visible to us. Trey, the Session, and Leadership Team will continue working in concert to ensure a smooth transition and to set up Grace for long-term flourishing. We move forward with confidence and hope as Grace Church. We move forward with great appreciation and admiration for Trey Little.

As Trey has always told us, “The future is bright!” and we can live READY to say yes to God’s great plans for us — as a people and a church.

You can find information about this time of transition and other updates HERE. The web page will be continually updated in the coming weeks as plans unfold.

"Kitchen Table Talk" - Times to Talk Grace Transition

Sunday, August 2, 7 p.m. on Zoom, Wednesday, August 5, 7 p.m. on Zoom

Join us for a Grace Family “Kitchen Table Talk” to discuss important matters during this time of Transition. Much like in our own families and homes, some of the best and most important conversations are held around the kitchen table. Pull up a chair to join our virtual table talk THIS Sunday, August 2, at 7 p.m. or NEXT Wednesday, August 5 at 7 p.m. on Zoom. You can be a part of the conversation by clickingHERE.

Please join us in thanking Trey for his six years of ministry and leadership as our Senior Pastor. While it is our regret that we will be unable to physically join together for fellowship and prayer, this will be our best opportunity to say "Goodbye and Best Wishes" to our much-loved pastor and his family. Trey and Niki look forward to connecting with the Grace family at a responsible distance at this drive-by celebration.

The following are simply suggestions for making this a fun and meaningful celebration not only for the Littles but also for the church family. These ideas are certainly optional -- feel free to keep it simple or make it grand, but please do come regardless!

  • Decorate your car and/or bring signs
  • Drop off a note of gratitude and/or love offering for Trey
  • Wish Trey a Happy Birthday, which he will celebrate the next day
  • Have your children draw a picture of their favorite VBS time with Trey
  • Greet your friends from afar while you queue in a snaking reception line
  • Roll down your windows to enjoy music
gather
Gather

Officer Nominations
Now Being Accepted

Nominations for deacons, elders, and trustees to serve a three-year term beginning 2021 are now being accepted. Please complete nomination forms online at gpch.org/officer.

Virtual Sunday Worship and House Worship Liturgy Guide

We continue to have one worship service in English at 10 a.m. and in Spanish at 11:15 a.m. each Sunday. The links to watch on Vimeo, YouTube, or Facebook will be posted each week on our website and social media.

Moments of Grace
Online Tool

Moments of Grace is an online tool to share where you see good things happening and God at work. It’s a safe place to “snapshot” a short story, a great picture, a praise, some kindness—wherever you see Jesus visible. Just click on the link HERE to write a short description of your moment and upload a picture (optional). We would love for our Grace family and beyond to see how God is moving through the moments of our congregation.

The Power of Prayer

We would love to pray for you! Click HERE to submit your prayer needs.
 

Grateful for Your Continued Support

Please know that your faithful giving to Grace’s annual budget will continue to empower us to make Jesus visible in very tangible ways.

Using your smartphone’s camera or code reader app, you can scan this QR code to go straight to the secure Grace online giving webpage HERE. Follow the prompts to create or login to your giving profile, and in just a few clicks, your contribution is made. As always, you also can mail your check to Grace (10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston, TX 77042).
Connect
Connect

Children's Ministries Promotion Sunday

August 16

We are brainstorming ways to make Promotion Sunday a special time for all our families and leaders. We'll share those details as soon as we can. Until then, know that we have two more weeks in our current small groups. August 16 will be the first Sunday that everyone "moves up" to their new grade levels.

Bible Study for Preteens: Rising 5th and 6th Graders

Wednesdays, 11 a.m.

Preteen Girls:

Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries are teaming up to lead our girls in “Treasured” to learn how they are treasured by Jesus. Register now HERE.

Preteen Guys:

Children’s Ministries and Student Ministries are teaming up to lead our boys in learning more about how Jesus’ love helps us “Level Up!” Register now HERE.

Small Groups on Zoom

For the links for your child's Small Group Zoom chat, visit the Children's Ministries Resources page HERE.

  • Preschool at 11:15 a.m.
  • Elementary (K-3rd) at 11:30 a.m.
  • Preteens (4-5th) at 11:45 a.m.

Videos & Activities
for TreeHouse & Backyard Kids

Find all our Children's Ministries Resources HERE. Use the Parent Guides, activity pages, and our personalized Bible Story videos to share God's love with your family.
 

VBS Wrap Up

Mission Challenges

If your family completed the VBS Mission Challenges for WHAM and Kids' Meals, Inc. -- THANK YOU!!! If you still have your box/bags, you can bring them to Grace and place them in the black bin with the yellow lid outside the Welcome Center doors. We'll deliver them for you. Or make it a socially distanced field trip to one or both organizations to deliver the supplies as a family!

Amazon Shopping List

We invite all of Grace to participate in our Mission Challenges by donating to our Amazon Shopping List. The link is https://a.co/2IWsRPt.

Forgot to Get Your Supply Box?

We have 18 reserved VBS Supply Boxes that still need to be picked up. Come by the church any day and knock on the door to the welcome center for help. 

VBS is STILL Available!

We can provide craft kits with the Family Guide to friends. Encourage them to FOCUS and Take a Closer Look by registering at gpch.org/vbs. We'll get a kit to them!

Accessing Videos

Email Traci Baudin (tbaudin@gphc.org) or gpch.org/vbs for links to all our VBS videos!

Worship Music Videos

Find all the Grace-produced music online HERE. The music also is available online for purchase and streaming on various platforms.

Conversations

Sunday mornings, 11:15 a.m.

Connect with other members of the Grace family through our new Conversations groups. Join us as we create a space for discussions of how we live out our walk with Jesus while being honest with one another in the struggle. These Conversations will last approximately 30-45 minutes. Here’s how to get involved:

  • If you would like to serve as a host in your neighborhood or small group, please click HERE.
  • If you would like to join on these Conversations on Zoom, please click HERE.

Ponder Farm-to-Table
Class is Online

Sunday mornings, 11:15 a.m.

Want to experience the freshness of God’s fruit of the Spirit? Join the Farm to Table class on Zoom at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays to Ponder a verse or two that relates to the Sunday Sermon. No preparation is necessary, but you will want your Bible and a pen and paper. Click HERE to join the Zoom.

Grace Olympics
with Student Ministries

We have some wild and fun games for your Middle and High School students to participate in, and we want to bring them to you! We will be driving to your house and having you play these games in your yard, and the winner will get an AWESOME prize your students won't want to miss out on!

Email us:

pwarman@gpch.org
asheffield@gpch.org
dbaudin@gpch.org

Or have your student message our Instagram page for more info!

Student Ministries
Summer Nights
Bible Studies

Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Middle School: July  30
High School: August 6

Our Summer Nights Bible studies are happening on Zoom from 7-8 p.m. Use the links below to join us:

  • Boys — Link HERE
    • Meeting ID: 868 9263 5714
    • Password: 8A$Dqm2+
  • Girls — Link HERE
    • Meeting ID: 781 867 1202
    • Password: girlsRul3!

Virtual Game Nights

Tuesdays, 7-8 p.m.

Middle School: August 4
High School: August 11

We are gathering for another virtual game night! See our weekly email for the zoom links

Sunday Devo

Sundays, 11 a.m.

Instagram:

grace.middleschool & grace.highschool

Amber Sheffield will give a weekly lesson on the Middle School Instagram page, and Daniel Baudin will do the same thing on the High School Instagram page. As always, if you missed past lessons, or if you want to go back and watch them again, we post them on our YouTube channel as well HERE.

Mission Service Opportunities

Stay tuned for exciting plans from Student Ministries!

Student Ministries Promotion Sunday

August  16

We are brainstorming ways to make Promotion Sunday a special time for all our families and leaders. We'll share those details as soon as we can. August 16 will be the first Sunday that everyone "moves up" to their new grade levels.
Bless
Bless
 

Clothed By Faith

Last year Grace began to partner with Clothed by Faith. We placed a clothing donation bin on our campus to support their efforts. Due to Covid-19, we want to encourage you to foster this partnership by making donation at their warehouse. Clothed by Faith is accepting clothing donations and is very grateful for your continued support. They accept gently used clothing and shoes, and only new socks and undergarments. Please check their website (www.clothedbyfaith.org) for their latest needs and to review important guidelines regarding the suitability of garments to be donated. Donations can be dropped off at their warehouse: 802 Dominion Drive, Ste. 100-300, Katy, 77450. Thank you again for your help in clothing our neighborhood.

Stephen Ministry Cares

When was the last time someone listened, really listened, to you?  We’re talking about that undistracted, full-attention kind of listening, the kind of listening that is always confidential.  That is one of the ways Stephen Ministers care for others.

Grace needs more Stephen Ministers to care for those who are making that long journey through the valley of a life crisis, which could be a death, a divorce, loss of a job, a new baby, COVID 19, any number of things that could cause a major disruption in life. A new training class of Stephen Ministers will start soon. Will you consider serving in this way? For more information, contact Denise Phelps at dphelps@gpch.org or Susan Jernigan (713-582-3332).