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Level Up
Wow, what a week it has been at Grace Presbyterian Church! In the past four days, there have been more than 950 people on our campus for Vacation Bible School. Of those, 600 of them were children who came to have fun, be valued, and be equipped to “play the game” of life.
A few more interesting statistics about this week:
- There were kids who attended our VBS from as far away as California.
- Members of the Grace family donated more than 1,900 bottles of water.
- There were more than 50 Bibles given to kids who did not have one prior to coming to our VBS with money raised in our Change 4 Change challenge.
- Our Intersect Crews of rising fifth and sixth graders packed more than 6,000 lunches for Kids' Meals Houston, an organization that packs and delivers meals to Houston's preschoolers who might not get a meal otherwise.
- Families donated more than 500 food items to WHAM to help with the additional needs that summer creates.
Needless to say, God has been active around Grace this week.
Special thanks to all of the Children’s Ministries staff led by the amazing Traci Baudin, the many volunteers, our A/V staff and all those who prayed for us this week. It brought my heart great joy to see the Grace family give of their time and energy to make Jesus visible to all of the children this week. What an amazing team we have here at Grace — I am so thankful for each of them.
Although VBS 2019 has come and gone, each of us MUST continue to “play the game” of life.
Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Don’t live the way the world lives. Let your way of thinking be completely changed. Then you will be able to test what God wants for you. And you will agree that what He wants is right. His plan is good and pleasing and perfect.” (Romans 12:2 NIrV) This was the memory verse that covered VBS this week.
If there is one thing most of us wrestle with on a daily basis, it is BALANCE. We are busy—or at least we convince ourselves we are busy. We have kids to drop off and pick up, groceries to buy, meetings to attend or lead, social engagements to make, gyms to frequent, hobbies to engage, families to love — and then, for the few remaining hours — we sleep.
We make choices each day about how we will live, but to truly follow Jesus, we must make choices that help us become more like Him. That’s how we LEVEL UP our faith. We embrace the truth that without the Lord as the priority of our lives, we will continue to feel restless and tired. We ponder questions such as: Who am I going to be in the game of life? Who will direct my paths? Who will I turn to in the midst of challenges? Am I ready to LEVEL UP?
As one author put it, “Your best days are on the other side of your obedience” (Rick Warren).
I hope you are having a great week, and I hope to see you tonight at the Block Party to celebrate the end of VBS 2019. As always, I hope to see you Sunday, too.
Peace, Trey
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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. |
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Student Ministries
Sundae Fundaes
June 16, 6-8 p.m.
MT, Room 207
Join us this week for a game of Ultimate Mafia and 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! |
Here's What We're
Learning in the Backyard
June 16
Bible Story: What Is Love? (Love Is . . .) • 1 Corinthians 13:4-8a
Bottom Line: Love others because God loves you.
Memory Verse: The fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful and gentle and having control of oneself. • Galatians 5:22-23a, 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. |
Here's What We're
Learning in the TreeHouse
June 16
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 have peace.
Birds & Flowers • John 14:27; Matthew 6:25-34 |
Triumph Sports Camps
For more information about the camps Triumph Sports will offer July 8-11, visit HERE. Sign up now if you're interested! |
VBS Block Party Tonight
Thursday, June 13, 6-8 p.m.
Come help us celebrate the end of an AMAZING week of VBS at the Block Party tonight, from 6-8 p.m. on the parking lot between Grace School and the athletic field. Tickets are $5 (and you get $5 in coupons for the food trucks) and available at the gate — cash only. We’ll have food trucks, carnival rides, AND inflatables as well as VBS music! Invite your friends and neighbors to come experience Grace!
VBS Thank You!
Children’s Ministries thanks EVERYONE who volunteered for and donated to VBS this year! We served more than 600 children and more than 350 adult and teen volunteers over the course of our four days. Because of your generosity to our Amazon Wish List, we were able to provide gluten-free and nut-free snacks to everyone, so our sweet kids with allergies were able to stay with their crews during Snacks and Small Groups. Our Games, Crafts, Music & Movement rotations encouraged everyone to flex their muscles and their creativity. And the actors in both Preschool and Backyard Bible Adventure entertained everyone with their enthusiastic interpretations of the stories of Daniel and his three friends.
It is a gift that we get to collaborate with so many talented people at Grace and in the community for a year as we plan every aspect of VBS. Thank you for making it possible! Thank you for helping us all LEVEL UP!
VBS Missions Outreach
Change 4 Change benefiting Grace Girls' High School in Kenya
WHAM
Kid's Meals Houston
Wear VBS T-Shirts Sunday
Everyone is invited to wear their VBS T-shirts to church on Sunday!
Sing Favorite VBS Song in Worship
Do you have the VBS music on a loop in your car or favorite electronic device? Come sing the songs with us in the sanctuary during this Sunday’s Contemporary service at 9 a.m. CDs are available in the Children’s Ministries office, MT-206.
VBS Bible Adventure Actors on Sunday
Can’t get enough of our Backyard Bible Adventure or Preschool Bible Adventure actors? Come to Sunday School in The Backyard on Sunday and see them all over again! If you’ve never seen our Preschool or Elementary morning program, please join us at 10:10 a.m. in the Learning Center building. For more information, contact Lisa Ann Henkel (lhenkel@gpch.org; 713-267-5015).
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Student Ministries Reception for Matt Davis
Please join us this Sunday, June 16, to celebrate Matt Davis before he leaves at the end of the month. We want to thank him for his commitment to Grace youth before he begins his new journey in ministry. The reception will be from 10-10:30 a.m. in the high school room, located on the second floor of Massey Tucker building in MT 207. |
Grace Student Ministries Summer Small Groups
Grace Student Ministries will be offering a small group for every middle and high school student throughout the summer. We hope your child will participate in one of these groups! Please email: lmcdonald@gpch.org for more information.
- Middle School Guys - Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 19, 1:30-3 p.m. meets in Massey Tucker 207
- Middle School Girls - Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 19, 1:30-3 p.m. @ Tree House, 14008 Memorial Dr.
- Incoming Freshman Girls - Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. @ La Madeleine in Town & Country
- High School Guys - Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 18, 6-8 p.m. @ the Henkel home, 13722 Queensbury Lane
- High School Girls - Next Meeting: Monday, June 17, 6-8 p.m. Ponder Bible Study & Dinner @ the Zuanich home, 14742 Carolcrest Drive
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Inspire!
Summer Bible Studies
Registration Now Open
Summer is a time to relax, sit by the pool, go to the beach, and join us in one of our refreshing Summer bible studies. So, mark your calendars and click HERE to sign up for one of our women’s bible studies: Faithful, Abundant, True by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer & Beth Moore or Proven by Jennie Allen. Both will begin at 9:30 a.m. on June 18. |
Summer College-Age Sunday School
Sundays, 10:15 a.m. in LC 212
All college students home for the summer are welcome to visit a new college-age Sunday school class. Weekly Sunday classes will continue through the summer. Newly graduated high school seniors are encouraged to join as well! For more information, contact Matt Davis (mdavis@gpch.org; 713-267-8704) |
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 Matt Davis (mdavis@gpch.org; 713-267-8704). To register for the dinner, please click HERE. |
Middle School Event at Altitude Trampoline Park
Tuesday, June 18, 1-3:30 p.m.
Jump into summer with us at Altitude Trampoline Park. All middle school students and their friends are invited. Register HERE. |
Attention
Incoming 6th Graders!
Sunday, June 16
This Sunday, during the Sunday School hour, incoming 6th grade students move up to Middle School Ministries! We are so excited to welcome you into Middle School Ministries! |
June Encore Trip: Alley Theatre, Ken Ludwig's
"The Three Musketeers"
June 30, 1:30 - 5 p.m.
All for one and one for all! A swashbuckling romp of romance, danger, and comedy, perfectly suited for the whole family. Alexandre Dumas’ timeless tale springs to life as the young D’Artagnan, joined by his sister Sabine, discovers honor amid intrigue and high-stakes adventure when he meets the famous Three Musketeers. En garde for this action- and humor-packed summer hit. The cost is $25. Payment is due by Sunday, June 9. To register, contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091). |
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Coping After Harvey
June 20, 7 p.m.
Please join the educational session held at Grace to learn more about normative and concerning responses to disaster. This project between Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and the American Red Cross is partnering with leading faith communities in the Houston area to provide expert-led educational workshops to adults focused on responses to disaster. This project will also offer peer-led groups, which will lead you and others through an evidence-based protocol helping you identify helpful coping responses to disaster. Please RSVP HERE. For more information please email HERE.
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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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Looking Ahead in 2019… SAVE the DATE!
June 13, VBS Block Party at 6 p.m.
June 16, Reception for Matt Davis
June 18, Middle School Event at Trampoline Park
June 20, Coping After Harvey Meeting
June 22-28, Middle and High School Mission Trip
June 30, Encore Trip
July 7, WHAM Food Drive
July 8-11, Triumph Sports Camps at Grace
July 13, Grace Day at Houston Food Bank
July 21, Graduated High School Senior Commissioning Dinner
August 4, WHAM Food Drive
September 18-30, Kenya Mission Trip
October 6, World Communion Sunday, ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.
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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