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An Act of Love
The saying goes: “When you love someone, you desire for them more than is in your power to give them — therefore, we pray.”
We live in a world that, in my opinion, is in desperate need of love. However, not everyone is ready to be loved. By that I mean that all of us have our own “issues” that can be obstacles to truly receiving another’s love and perhaps even God’s love for us in Jesus Christ.
The beautiful thing about prayer is that we can love others without them even knowing it. We can pray for our server at lunch or the cashier in the grocery store or a friend who is going through a difficult time. The point is, there is nothing stopping us from daily acts of love through prayer.
Today is the National Day of Prayer, a wonderful opportunity to put our daily acts of love into practice. Additionally, you may choose to click HERE for additional resources to guide you in your prayer today and in the days to follow.
I received an email from a Grace member who is traveling. He wrote, “We are traveling in England for another 10 days. A few days back we were at the Wells Cathedral when the clock struck the hour. One of the ministers offered a couple of prayers on the hour. One was an old, old prayer authored by Bishop Thomas Ken (1637-1711). It seems meaningful in today’s world.”
I thought I would share the prayer with you: “O God, make the door of this house wide enough to receive all who need human love and fellowship and a heavenly Father’s care and narrow enough to shut out all envy, pride and hate. Make its threshold smooth enough to be no stumbling-block to children, or to straying feet, but rugged enough to turn back the tempter’s power: make it a gateway to thine eternal kingdom. Amen.”
Together, let us join our hearts as we boldly embody acts of love as we pray for our nation, community, leaders, friends, enemies and one another.
I am grateful for you, and you remain in my prayers.
Peace, Trey |
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Officer Nominations
Now Being Accepted
Nominations for deacons and elders to serve a three-year term beginning late fall 2019 are now being accepted. Please complete nomination forms online at gpch.org/officer. Forms are also available in the Narthex and may be turned in at the Welcome Center by May 7. |
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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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
May 5
Basic Truth: God made me.
Key Question: Who helps you do big things?
Bottom Line: God helps me do big things!
Memory Verse: “We have the Lord our God to help us.” • 2 Chronicles 32:8
Bible Story Focus: God helps me do big things. (Solomon at the Temple) • 1 Kings 5-6
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Here's What We're Learning In The Backyard
May 5
Bible Story: Runnin’ Down a Dream (Great Commission and Spread of the Gospel) • Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1–2
Bottom Line: Keep going because God is with you.
Memory Verse: But those who trust in the Lord will receive new strength. They will fly as high as eagles. They will run and not get tired. They will walk and not grow weak. • Isaiah 40:31 (NIrV)
Life App: Perseverance—Refusing to give up when life gets hard
Basic Truth: I can trust God no matter what. |
Preteen Movie Night - This Friday
May 3, 6-9 p.m.
Massey-Tucker 201 (Middle School Room)
Children’s Ministries invites all 4th and 5th graders to a Preteen Movie Night! Come check out the Middle School Ministries space, play some games, watch a movie, and EAT (dinner and snacks!). The cost is $10, and registration is open HERE. For more information, contact Lisa Ann Henkel (lhenkel@gpch.org; 713-267-5015). |
VBS 2019
Registration Open
June 10-13, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
We're ready to LEVEL UP! "How are YOU gonna play the game?" will be our challenge to more than 500 kids and 300 volunteers as they travel through video game-themed stations. Through crafts, snacks, games, and Backyard Bible Adventures, we'll study how Daniel and his friends played for the Kingdom of God. And each morning will begin and end in the ultimate power-up: worshiping in the Sanctuary. For more information and to register a child or to volunteer, visit gpch.org/vbs/.
VBS T-Shirts go on sale Sunday!
Grab one this Sunday in the church library for just $15! Kid and adult sizes will be available for Preschool, Elementary, Intersect (rising 5-6th graders) students and for volunteers.
VBS Registration for Kids & Volunteers
You know you’re getting the T-shirt, but don’t forget to register for VBS 2019. Also, we need more than 300 volunteers. Teen volunteers (seventh grade and older) can receive Volunteer Service Hours. Register now HERE. |
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 to work at 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. Triumph will offer a camp after each morning of VBS in June as well as operate the PNO event in April. For more information, contact Lisa Ann Henkel (lhenkel@gpch.org; 713-267-5015). |
July Sports Camps
July 8-11
Triumph Sports will offer two camps in July for children 5-12 years old:
- 9 a.m.-noon – Sports Camp
- 1-4 p.m. – Basketball Camp
Register for one or both camps. Kids who attend both can stay from noon-1 p.m. and eat a sack lunch from home. For more information, visit www.triumphsports.com/gpch. |
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). |
Men's Night with U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams
Tuesday, May 14, 6:30-8:30 pm
Massey Tucker Hall
Treebeard’s Dinner $15
Advance Purchase Required
Tables of 8 - Seating is Limited!
Invite your son, father, brother, uncle, neighbor and co-worker to a men’s night at Grace. Enjoy some delicious dinner from Treebeard’s and hear the incredible story “TAKING IT TO ENEMY OCCUPIED TERRITORY” from former Navy SEAL Chad Williams. He draws on his experience as a U.S. Navy SEAL to help others better understand and accomplish the duty of a soldier of Christ to fulfill The Great Commission.
Chad will have his book, Seal of God, available for purchase and will sign autographs at the end of the evening. Register online by May 10 HERE. |
May Encore Trip: Butler Longhorn Museum and Kemah Boardwalk Tour
May 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Think of Texas, and you think of Longhorns: ponderous cattle with horns as wide as a man is tall. From the western art of Charles M. Russell to the University of Texas mascot, the Longhorn is synonymous with Texas and its long ranching history. Yet few Texans or visitors to this state realize that at the beginning of the 20th century, Longhorns were on the verge of extinction. Today, the Longhorn is alive and well thanks to the efforts of six pioneer breeders and a few far-sighted federal employees, who refused to allow these animals to become extinct. The Butler Longhorn Museum tells the story of this amazing comeback, and in doing so, tells a compelling chapter in the story of the American West. Following the museum tour, we will enjoy lunch at a place of your choosing and then enjoy shopping on the famous Kemah Boardwalk until 3 p.m. The cost of the museum tour is $10. To register, contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091). |
Student Ministries
Night at the Ballpark
Friday, May 10, 6 p.m.
It’s the Astros vs. the Rangers on Friday, May 10! Join Grace Student Ministries (6th-12th grade) for a fabulous night at the ballpark including the Friday night fireworks show. Meet at Grace at 6 p.m. Transportation will be provided. Cost is $25. Bring money for food at the park. Make sure to have a Grace Waiver on file. Register HERE! |
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 help pack 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 the number of families). Pick up and drop off at WHAM, located at 10501 Meadowglen Lane. 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. |
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. |
High School Seniors!
May 12: Senior Recognition in Worship
July 21: Senior Commissioning Dinner
To show our appreciation to our graduates this year, we have planned two very special events just for them: recognition during worship in May and a family dinner in July. The dinner, which is planned for later in the summer, 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 also 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 submit Senior photos and register for the dinner, please click HERE. |
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. |
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Church-Wide Bake Sale This Sunday
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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Become a Mentor & Impact the Life of a Middle School Student Forever!
For the past seven 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 students that they matter. Research confirms that mentoring has a powerful positive effect on students personally, academically, and on their future dreams. Signing up involves three easy steps: filling out an application, completing a background check, and having a placement conversation. For more information or to speak to a member of the leadership team, please click HERE .
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Brookwood Will Be Blooming at Grace
Sunday, May 19
Join us in the courtyard to celebrate God’s work through the citizens of Brookwood! The Horticulture enterprise grows approximately 300,000 plants a year across 47 greenhouses, employing nearly 100 citizens every single day. Check out what’s new for spring and bring color and life to your yard! Plants will be available for purchase. |
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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, please 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!
May 3, Preteen Movie Night
May 5, WHAM Food Drive
May 5, Women of Grace Bake Sale
May 7, Deacon and Elder Nominations Due
May 8, Encore Trip
May 10, Student Ministries Night at the Ballpark
May 11, Student Ministries Project Home
May 12, High School Senior Recognition in Worship
May 12, Confirmation Recognition in Worship
May 14, Men's Night with U.S. Navy SEAL Chad Williams
May 19, Brookwood Plant Sale at Grace
June 9, One Worship Service at 10 a.m.
June 10-13, Vacation Bible School
June 30, Encore Trip
July 13, Grace Day at Houston Food Bank
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