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Summer Lovin'
"Summer time, summer time, sum, sum, summer time!"
Do you remember that song? It was The Jamies' one and only hit, but it broke the Top 40 twice in 1958 and again in 1962. It is an infectious ditty that I have never forgotten. Well, it is mid-July, and we are smack dab in the middle of summer! We can feel the heat; we can see it on the roads around Houston (less traffic!); and our conversations often begin with something like, “Where are you going on vacation or have you already gone?”. It’s amazing to observe people’s Joy meters accelerate with the arrival of summer.
Well, I want to share something that is bringing me JOY this summer: the energy I am witnessing around our Student Ministries. Although we are in the midst of transition with our staff this summer, it has been refreshing to see so many parents/volunteers step up and stand in the gap.
Case in point: in lieu of Sunday School, for the next four weeks of summer, there will be “Summer Lovin'” for all middle school and high school students. They will gather together for food, music, fun and mission. Each week they will be serving together and making Jesus visible for various organizations. It's an incredible opportunity to create and cultivate environments where our students and leaders can bless others across the street while at the same time inviting friends to join in the fun! ONE combined hour for students to be on mission and in community, loving God through loving others!
Here is where we need your help:
- We need at least 4 adults to come alongside the students each week. If you and/or your spouse would like to join us, please let us know which date/s.
- PLEASE spread the word and the excitement. You can contact Dorothy Hobbs
at dhobbs@gpch.org or Amy French at texasfrench@scbglobal.net with questions.
- Please encourage YOUR KIDS to attend and to bring their friends.
Friends, BUT GOD… has a plan.
Join me in continuing to pray for our students/leaders.
And wherever your travels take you this summer, remember to love one another.
Peace, Trey
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Pardon Our Mess, But We Are Getting Ready!
New Update Coming...... |
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Now You Can Give
On the Go!
In less time than it takes to write a check, you can now make contributions using your smartphone at church or anytime. Mobile giving is a quick, easy, and convenient way to support the ministries and missions of Grace.
Online giving is easy to set up, and you can make a one-time gift or automatic recurring contributions with your designated bank account or credit card. You are also able to view your complete giving history.
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. Follow the prompts to create or login to your giving profile, and in just a few clicks, your contribution is made. |
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Out Of Town This Sunday? Watch Us On Facebook Live Each Week!
We love gathering together each Sunday as a Grace family! But, if you are unable to join us for worship, there are two ways to join us online: on our homepage or live on our Facebook page. |
Save the Date! Grace at 50
Sunday, December 8
Mark your calendars! Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this amazing Grace campus and our impact on the west side of Houston and beyond. You’ll want to be here for this one-service Sunday and lunch! |
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Summer Lovin' With
Grace Student Ministries
starts July 14
10:15-11:00 a.m.,
Massey Tucker Room 207
All middle and high school students are invited for great music, food and mission! Beginning this Sunday, we are launching a brand-new summer service opportunity called "Summer Lovin'". For these next four weeks (July 14, July 21, July 28, & August 4) we will replace the traditional Sunday school hour for middle school and high school students to create ONE combined hour for students to be on mission and in community, loving God through loving others. See you there! |
Support Summer Lovin'
By Helping Feed
Our Students
We are so excited about our new Sunday morning experience for middle and high school students! We invite the Grace family to help support this new summer mission opportunity. Everyone knows that students love to eat, so can you help feed them to make the time they are working extra sweet? Please click on this Sign Up Genius to contribute. Thank you in advance for your help and for your support in making this an awesome summer for our students, and for those whom they are loving through their service! |
All-Adult Sunday School with Michelle Travis
August 4, 10:15 a.m.
Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall
PONDER is a verb that means to revolve in one's mind, to weigh, to consider, to discuss, to converse. Michelle Travis, founder & executive director of Pondering Ministries, will be encouraging and equipping us to consider scripture in a new, old-fashioned way: through discussion, the use of Bible study tools, and prayer. This simple, yet rich way of studying the word of God is meant to spark an ongoing conversation between you, God, and others for the purpose of abiding in and staying connected to Jesus. For more information, contact Chris French (cfrench@gpch.org; 713-267-5039).
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Here's What We're
Learning In The TreeHouse
July 14
Basic Truth: Jesus wants to be my friend forever.
Key Question: Who gives you the power to do everything?
Bottom Line: Jesus gives me the power to do everything
Memory Verse: “We can do everything by the power of Christ” • Philippians 4:13
Bible Story Focus: When Jesus is your friend, He gives you the power to be faithful. (Peter’s Friends Pray) • Acts 12:1-19
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Here's What We're
Learning In The Backyard
July 14
Bible Story: Faithfully (Peter Gets Out of Prison) • Acts 12:1-19
Bottom Line: Be faithful so others can count on you.
Memory Verse: "God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.” • Philippians 1:6, NIrV
Life App: A Life App—What God is doing IN you to change the world AROUND you
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated.
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Sundae Fundae
Sunday, July 14, 6-8 p.m.
Tonight we will be playing capture the flag with a twist and eating ICE CREAM! All middle and high school students and their friends are invited to join us for this weekly gathering. It is an opportunity for students to stay connected and deepen their friendships with each other and the staff. We hope to see you there! |
High School Pool Party
Thursday, July 11, 6-8 p.m.
407 Greenpark Drive
All high school students and their friends are invited to a pool party! There will be food, bean bags, hacky sack, and did we mention, food! Girls, wear your one-piece suits. Boys, wear shorts-style suits, not Speedos. Register HERE and let us know you will be there! Questions? Contact Lindsey McDonald (lmcdonald@gpch.org; (713- 267-5067). |
Student Ministries Dig
into Summer Bible Studies
with Disciples in Growth
We have Bible study opportunities for middle and high school students this summer. This is a great opportunity for students to dig into scripture, deepen friendships, and learn to stay rooted in their faith. For more information, please email Lindsey McDonald (lmcdonald@gpch.org).
- Middle School Girls - Wednesday, July 24, 1:30-3 p.m. Meets @ TreeHouse, 14008 Memorial Dr
- Middle School Guys - Wednesday, July 24, 1:30-3 p.m. Meets in Massey-Tucker 207
- Freshman Girls - Tuesday, 16 & 23; 6-8 p.m. Meets @ La Madeleine in Town & Country
- High School Girls - Monday, July 22, 6-8 p.m. Ponder Bible Study & Dinner @ Monika’s - 14539 Bramblewood
- High School Guys - Tuesday, July 16 & 23; 6-8 p.m. Meets @ The Henkel’s, 13722 Queensbury Ln
Note Time Change for MS/HS Sunday School 10:15-11 a.m., Massey Tucker Rm 207
The Grace Student Ministries Sunday school is changing to 10:15-11 a.m. starting this week. This is for both middle and high school students during our combined Summer Lovin’ series.
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Inspire!
Summer Bible Studies
Summer is the time to relax, sit by the pool, go to the beach, and join us in one of our refreshing Summer bible studies. Click HERE to join one of our women’s bible studies: Faithful, Abundant, True by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer & Beth Moore or Proven by Jennie Allen. Both meet at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays in Massey-Tucker 201 and Massey-Tucker 207. |
Summer College-Age Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. in LC 209
All college students home for the summer are welcome to visit a new college-age Sunday school class. Weekly Sunday classes continue through the summer. Newly graduated high school seniors are encouraged to join as well! For more information, contact Carey Dow (careydow@me.com; 713-822-3981). |
Newly Graduated
High School Seniors!
July 21: Senior Commissioning Dinner
To show our appreciation to our graduates this year, we have planned a family dinner on July 21. The dinner gives us an amazing opportunity to honor our Seniors well and share the ways that we’d like to keep in touch with them. We’ll also introduce them to the College Elders and chat about life after High School. This will be an opportunity to honor our Seniors and their families with dinner, conversation, and fellowship. For more information, contact Dorothy Hobbs (dhobbs@gpch.org; 713-267-5083). To register for the dinner, please click HERE. |
August Encore Trip:
Alley Theatre
August 11, 1:30-5 p.m.
Join us for a trip to the Alley Theatre to see Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. This plot-twist masterpiece has thrilled mystery lovers from television, radio, and film. Playwright Ken Ludwig (The Three Musketeers) adapts the classic thriller that features renowned detective Hercule Poirot and a cast of characters sure to have everyone in the audience guessing just who did it. Don’t miss your shot at being at the scene of this masterpiece crime. The cost is $25. Payment is due by July 21. Please be at the church at 1:30 p.m. for a 1:45 p.m. departure, and we will return by 5 p.m. To register, contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091). |
Middle School Event to Typhoon Texas
Thursday, July 18, 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Don’t miss out on experiencing Typhoon Texas with Grace Middle School Ministries! Girls wear your one-piece swimsuit. Boys, wear shorts-style suits, not Speedos. Transportation provided. Meet at Grace at 10 a.m. Pick up from Grace at 2:30 p.m. Cost is $35 (includes ticket and lunch). Space is limited. Register HERE. Grace Waiver 2019-2020 form on file is needed. |
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Back to School
Supply Drive
As the Back-to-School season approaches, we will again partner with Walnut Bend Elementary to help students start the year with the supplies they need. You can be a blessing and help brighten up the school year for kids and families by donating items from the list below or a monetary donation which will be used to purchase supplies. Donations will be collected through Sunday, August 11 in labeled bins outside the Grace library. Monetary donations for the “School Supply Drive” can be made to Grace Presbyterian Church on Sunday morning or dropped off at the reception desk during the week. For questions or more information, contact Nancy Bailey (nbailey@gpch.org; 713-267-5035).
School Supply Drive Items Needed
- Construction Paper pack, Assorted Colors, 12x18 inches
- Composition Book Wide Ruled, 100 count
- Pencils
- Pens
- Kleenex Facial Tissues
- Antibacterial Wipes, Pop-up Canister (for use on skin)
- Crayola Crayons, 24 count
- Crayola Washable Markers Conical/Broad Tip, Classic Colors, 8 count
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Manna from Grace
Saturday July 13, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
at the home of Sharon Collins
(713-298-7281)
Twice a month folks gather to have fun and fellowship while they prepare food for those in the family of Grace who are going through a time of illness or trial. While some of the meals are delivered, many are put in the church freezer, located right inside the portico door. These are for anyone to take when they know someone who could be blessed by one of these meals. If you would like to know about Manna from Grace – volunteering or receiving meals – please contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091).
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Houston Food Bank
Saturday, July 13 from 8 a.m. - noon Portwall Warehouse
Bless our neighbors across Houston while in fellowship with Grace at the Houston Food Bank. For more information and to register, contact Paul Mancillas (paulmancillas@gmail.com; 832-260-8329). To register, please click HERE.
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Support WHAM
this Summer
Please help WHAM (West Houston Assistance Ministries) help our neighbors in need by donating items to sell in its Second Blessing resale store. Furniture, household goods, and clothing (for infants through adults) are particularly needed at this time, and they also accept gently used shoes, toys, electronics, books, and artwork. For free pick up of large donated items, Tuesday-Saturday, call 832-301-0753 or email WHAM. Drop off donated items Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., in the convenient drive-through on the south side of the storefront. Every donation and purchase benefits the families WHAM serves!
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WHAM Volunteers Needed
West Houston Assistance Ministries has a great need for two volunteers: a lawn maintenance volunteer and an accounting volunteer. Click HERE for more information.
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Donate Reading Glasses for Kenya
You can support our September mission experience in Kenya by making a donation using our Amazon Wish List link! It’s easy, fast, and the glasses will be shipped directly to the church. Click HERE to see the Wish List.
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Looking Ahead in 2019… SAVE the DATE!
July 11, High School Pool Party
July 13, Manna from Grace
July 13, Grace Day at Houston Food Bank
July 21, Graduated High School Senior Commissioning Dinner
August 4, WHAM Food Drive
August 11, Encore trip to Alley Theatre
August 11, Preschool Promotion in Sunday School
September 18-30, Kenya Mission Trip
October 6, World Communion Sunday, ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.
October 27, Trunk or Treat
November 4, Grace Golf Tournament at Pine Forest Country Club
December 8, Grace at 50 Anniversary Celebration, ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.
December 15, Grace Kids Musical & Christmas for the City Habitat Build -
ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.
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