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Evite
How do invitations influence your emotions? That may sound like a crazy question, but invitations undoubtedly impact each of us differently. For some, receiving an invitation creates stress at the thought of fitting another event into an already busy schedule. Then there are the decisions about what to bring or the gift that must be purchased. However, for others, receiving an invitation is energizing because we feel wanted and included. Upon receipt of the invitation, thoughts immediately turn to what to wear and how much fun it will be, and the event quickly makes it to the calendar. Regardless of how invitations stir your emotions, one thing is certain - with every invitation comes a responsibility to respond.
Consider an EVITE invitation. You excitingly open the invitation and after reading the details you are prompted to RSVP. You have three options: YES - MAYBE - NO. Three options which, depending on the one you click, will impact your future plans. I have always wondered why there isn’t a fourth option: WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? Imagine what emotions that would stir - if we were invited to be part of something that we knew ahead of time would benefit us! Crazy to consider but also fun to ponder.
Well, I have an invitation for you. Here are the details:
Sunday, March 31 | Student Missions Sunday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30p.m. - Silent Auction
10 a.m. - One worship service in Sanctuary
11:15 a.m. - 12:15p.m. - Lunch in Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall
3-7 p.m. - Sporting Clay Tournament, Family Activities, and Dinner
(Westside Sporting Grounds)
As you can see, this is going to be a great Sunday with multiple opportunities for us to participate in blessing others as they prepare to bless even more people. Did you catch that? When we choose to give of ourselves, we, in turn, are coming alongside of others to do the same. That’s what’s in it for us: the joy of knowing that, together, we are living out our Bless Strategy of blessing others across the street and around the world.
Sounds to me like March 31 should be a YES!
How will you respond?
Peace, Trey |
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Student Missions Sunday, One Worship Service on Sunday, March 31
On Sunday, March 31, we will celebrate and worship together with one service in the Sanctuary at 10 a.m. This special day will highlight Student Missions with worship, a silent auction, church-wide lunch, and Sporting Clay Tournament. Throughout the day, you’ll see students serving as greeters and ushers, assisting in worship, playing in the band, and so much more. You’ll also have the opportunity to hear all about what God is doing in Student Ministries and our exciting plans for our mission opportunities in 2019. For more information, please click HERE. |
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Lily Dedications
Every Easter the Grace Sanctuary is filled with lilies given in honor or in memory of someone. Dedications may be made through April 14. The cost is $10. You may purchase a lily online at: gpch.org/lily. |
Join the Choir Family
Now is the perfect time to join the choir family. No experience necessary, and you’ll have the BEST seat in the house every Sunday! For more information, contact Stephanie Clarke (sclarke@gpch.org; 713-267-5031). |
Starting Point Class
April 7, 6 p.m.
Massey-Tucker Hall, Room 103
Want to get connected? Find a CORE Community? Learn about our beliefs and ministry? Join the church family? Where do you begin? At the starting point.
During the Starting Point Class, we’ll enjoy a meal and have great conversation together. You’ll learn more about who we are as a church, how to grow in your faith, and the many life-giving ways you can be a part of our church family, including the opportunity to make this your home church through membership. Join us for a casual dinner and conversation — it’s a great place to start! Child care is available (dkay@gpch.org). To RSVP or for more information, contact Beth Craig (bcraig@gpch.org). |
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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Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Maundy Thursday, April 18
7 p.m., Sanctuary
(Child care is available by reservation; contact dkay@gpch.org before the April 12 deadline.)
Good Friday, April 19
7 p.m., Sanctuary
(Child care is available by reservation; contact dkay@gpch.org before the April 12 deadline.)
Easter Sunday, April 21:
6:30 a.m. Sunrise worship, the Courtyard
7:15-11 a.m. Continental breakfast, Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall
9 a.m. Contemporary worship, Sanctuary
10:15-11 a.m. Easter Egg Hunt for Children, Grace Athletic Fields
11:15 a.m.Traditional worship, Sanctuary
11:15 a.m. Grace en Español, The Founders’ Chapel |
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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Here's What We're Learning in
The TreeHouse
March 24
Basic Truth: God made me.
Key Question: Who made you?
Bottom Line: God made me.
Memory Verse: “I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” • Psalm 139:14
Bible Story Focus: God made me to respect others.
Respect Others. • Matthew 7:12 |
Middle School
Spring Retreat
April 5-7
We are excited to head back to one of our favorite spots in Texas with some of our favorite people, Camp Cho-Yeh! Come join us as we hang out with friends and make new ones. We will eat WAY too many snacks, play games, have awesome worship, and dive into God's Word together. Space is limited so sign up today!
We will meet at Grace on Friday, April 5, at 5 p.m. We will eat Chick-Fil-A for dinner, load up the buses and head out to Cho-Yeh. We will return on Sunday, April 7 at noon. The cost is $100. For more information, contact Reed Brentlinger (rbrentlinger@gpch.org; 713-267-5076). Register HERE. |
McKechnie Scholarships
The Grace Presbyterian Church Endowment Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the fourth year of scholarship awards from the Grace Church’s endowment funds. In 2018, the board awarded scholarships to four students attending Grace School and 25 students attending 14 different US colleges and universities. The funds for these scholarships come from the General Endowment Fund for Grace Church and the David G. McKechnie Scholarship Fund. The scholarships are funded from the income produced by these two Endowment Funds, so funds available are totally dependent on the income produced from the two fund balances. The application for 2019 scholarships is available HERE.
If you want to make a gift to the Grace Church General Endowment Fund to assist in building the capacity of the endowment to fund these scholarships and other needs of Grace Church outside of the annual operating budget, you may contact Hardie Morgan at the church office. The McKechnie Scholarship Fund is closed to new gifts, so all new gifts will need to be made to the General Endowment Fund. |
Summer Sports Camps Job Opportunity
Triumph Sports is looking for high school and college students who love Jesus, love working with kids, and love having fun for its summer sports camps. Applicants must be 16 or older. High school students earn $10/hour and college students earn $12/hour as coaches. College graduates can be head coaches and earn $20/hour. Apply online at www.TriumphSports.com. Grace will host a Triumph camp after each morning of VBS in June. For more information, contact Lisa Ann Henkel (lhenkel@gpch.org; 713-267-5015). |
Register Now for April Parents' Night Out
Saturday, April 27, 5-9 p.m.
We’ve invited Triumph Sports to create their All-Start Sports and Games Tournament for our next PNO event. Elementary age kids will play games, learn memory verses, and hear a Bible Lesson during the pizza dinner. The program includes games like Capture the Flag, Kickball, and Dodgeball in several different forms. Kids will learn or improve skills like throwing, catching, dodging, as well as basic strategy. The schedule is fast-paced and includes 10-12 different games as well as a closing ceremonies. The emphasis is on FUN, not athletic ability, and kids will be grouped together with others from their age group.
Note that for this PNO: PreK Fours will be in a Sunday School classroom with Grace Childcare Workers.They will have centers, snacks, crafts, and a video. We will still place babies through PreK Threes in the nursery. If you have questions, please email Lisa Ann Henkel at (lhenkel@gpch.org; 713-267-5015). The deadline for registration is noon on April 19. Register HERE. |
Here's What We're Learning in
The Backyard
March 24
Bible Story: Art in Me (Image of God) • Genesis 1:26-28
Bottom Line: God made me in His image.
Memory Verse: “How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that. What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well.” • Psalm 139:14, NIrV
Life App: Individuality—Discovering who you are meant to be
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Save the Date! VBS 2019
June 10-13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
This year our theme is LEVEL UP!... How are YOU gonna play the game? Mark your calendars now for the best week of the summer! |
World Water Day 5K & Open House
Grace Student Ministries will partner for the third year in a row with Living Water International for the World Water Day 5K. This year the race will raise money to share safe water with the people of Plaine du Nord, Haiti, the same place our church sent a team with Living Water last month
The 5K Run/Walk: Meet us at 7:30 a.m. at Living Water International. The race starts at 8 a.m. This will be a chip-timed race with awards for the top three participants in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over). Stay after your run/walk to enjoy the Open House and tour the Living Water International office, meet the staff, and hear the stories of thirsty people whose lives you’ve forever changed! This activity will be fun for the whole family. Guests are welcome to stop by anytime between 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
Details and registration can be found HERE. Contact Lindsey McDonald (lmcdonald@gpch.org; 713-267-5067) to let us know you are participating or with any questions/comments. |
College Ministry
The Bridges Sunday School class coordinates our college ministry events throughout the year. If you have college-aged children, please contact Carey Dow (careydow@me.com; 713-822-3981) to make sure that we have their contact information so that we can let them know when events are planned. |
Student Ministries
Summer Mission Trips
Registration is open for all of our Student Ministries summer mission trips. Information and registration links may be found HERE. |
Sisterhood March Dinner
March 24, 5-7 p.m., home of Cathy Finck
All High School girls and their friends are invited to The Sisterhood Dinner at Cathy Finck’s house. For more information, please contact Angie Williamson (awilliamson@gpch.org; 713-703-5083). Register HERE |
Encore April Day Trip:
The Wild West in the Back Yard – New Dubina
Wednesday, April 3
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
It is a rite of passage for many Texans to retire to a home on the range. But unlike other wannabe cowboys, Jimmy Helms, a retired Houston dentist wasn’t content with just a herd of cattle and a stocked fish pond. He built his own old Western town that recalls the days of lawmen and gunslingers on the ranch. He now has well over 20 buildings to explore. Come join us and return to the Wild West! The cost of the tour and lunch is $15. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091). |
Student Ministries
Project Home
May 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.,
Grace Student Ministries will partner with West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM) for their community Food Fair. We will be helping to create boxes of food from WHAM’s food pantry. Later that morning we will pass out the food boxes to families in need of assistance. We will meet at WHAM at 9 a.m. Food Fair will end no later than 2 p.m. (time varies depending on number of families). Pick up and drop off at WHAM, located at 10501 Meadowglen Ln. Please make sure to eat a big breakfast before arriving at WHAM. Bring a sack lunch to eat and water bottle for during our time at WHAM. Wear closed toe shoes and long pants. Register HERE. |
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Powerful Tools
for Caregivers
Beginning April 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Are you or someone you know a caregiver for a loved one? Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. It is a six-week series led by trained facilitators using a standardized curriculum. The weekly topics range from reducing your stress to communicating in challenging situations and mastering caregiving decisions. Caregivers learn the skills needed to reduce stress, communicate more effectively, practice self-care, reduce guilt, anger and depression, make tough decisions, and much more. The workshop begins April 30, 10 a.m.-noon, for six weeks. There is a charge of $25 for the workbook, no charge for the course (scholarships are available). To register, please contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091).
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Become a Mentor & Impact a Life of a Middle School Student Forever!
Beginning April 30, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Over the past 7 years, Grace Presbyterian Church has partnered with Paul Revere Middle School to provide adults the opportunity to mentor students. Mentoring, at its core, guarantees students that there is someone who cares about them, assures them they are not alone in dealing with daily challenges, and reminds each student that they matter. Research confirms that mentoring has a powerful positive effect on students personally, academically, and on their future dreams.
This Sunday in worship, you will get to hear from a mentor and learn more about how to become a mentor. Look for one of the current mentors wearing a red shirt or make your way to the mentor information table. For more information or to speak to a member of the leadership team, please ckick HERE.
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Houston Food Bank
Saturday, April 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, please contact Paul Mancillas (paulmancillas@gmail.com; 832-260-8329). |
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Church-wide Bake Sale
Sunday, May 5. Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall Lobby
Mark your calendars for a church-wide bake sale hosted by the Women of Grace on Sunday, May 5. This bake sale will fund scholarships for female students at Grace Girls’ High School in Kenya. Please donate homemade cakes, cookies, and pastries. All donations may be brought to the Heritage Room on Saturday, May 4 by 3 p.m. For more information, contact Diana Peper at 713-291-0325. |
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Friends of Westchase Vision Dinner
Monday, April 8 to 6:30 p.m.to 8 p.m.
You are invited to hear about a new ministry initiative called Friends of Westchase. This is a “vision night” dinner to gather ministry-minded and passionate people from Grace. The purpose is to engage the wisdom, experience, and passion of Grace to share a strategic, intentional plan to launch Friends of Westchase to literally bless others across the street. We look forward to sharing the concept and ministry design behind Friends of Westchase, provide an understanding of the structure, function, and potential outcomes, and share about the alignment of current local ministries, efforts, and partnership. Dinner will be provided. RSVP by emailing Gina Enriquez by Monday, March 25. |
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Looking Ahead in 2019… SAVE the DATE!
March 23, World Water Day 5K and Living Water Open
March 31, McKechnie Scholarship Deadline
March 31, Student Missions Sunday
April 5-7, Middle School Retreat
April 18, Maundy Thursday Service
April 19, Good Friday Service
April 21, Easter Services
April 27, Parents' Night Out
May 3, Preteen Movie Night
June 10-13, Vacation Bible School
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