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110%
“110%!” Depending on the reference, 110% may be good or bad. For instance, it would be good to have a 110% return on your investment—however, it would be bad if the bank charged you a 110% interest rate on your home mortgage. Or, it would be desirable to give 110% when playing sports—however, it would be less than desirable if you were the only one on the team giving 110%.
110% has a lot to do with perspective, passion, and perseverance.
Recently, I ran across a story about a voyaging ship that was wrecked during a storm at sea, and only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agreed that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.
The first thing they prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man’s parcel of land remained barren. After a week, the first man was lonely, and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked, and the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing.
Soon the first man prayed for a ship, so that he and his wife could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island. He considered the other man unworthy to receive God’s blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.
As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, “Why are you leaving your companion on the island?” The first man answered,“My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them.” “His prayers were all unanswered and so he does not deserve anything.”
“You are mistaken!” the voice rebuked him. “He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings. The first man asked the voice,“Tell me, what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?”
The voice answered, “He prayed that all your prayers be answered.”
Friends, who will you pray for today? Together, may we live life with a “110% attitude” in our relationship with Jesus. When we do so, I am convinced our perspective, passion, and perseverance will all be enhanced.
Know you remain in my prayers and that I am thankful for you. I hope to see you Sunday.
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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Sing on the Second
Wednesdays – through November 28, 7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
Sing our special Christmas music with the Chancel Choir by rehearsing Wednesday nights in the Choir Rehearsal Room. This year’s Christmas music will be presented during worship on Sunday, December 2, at 11:15 a.m. Please join us! We will have music ready for you!
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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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Here's What We're Learning in The Backyard
November 11
Bible Story: We Could Be Heroes (Joshua Wins the Battle Over the Amalekites) Exodus 17:8-13
Bottom Line: Work together to help someone succeed.
Memory Verse: “Two people are better than one. They can help each other in everything they do.” Ecclesiastes 4:9 (NIrV)
Life App: Cooperation—Working together to do more than you can do alone
Basic Truth: I should treat others the way I want to be treated. |
Children's Ministries
Drop & Shop
December 8
Need a couple of hours to get ready for the holidays without your sweet children “helping” you? Grace Children’s Ministries will host a Drop & Shop event on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for children 3 months through fifth grade. For $10 a child, Children’s Ministries child care workers and volunteers will feed them pizza and watch a movie, while you shop for all the things, wrap presents, clean the house, or maybe even meet up with friends. Sign up now, before the wait list begins. For more information and to register, click HERE.
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The Backyard
and TreeHouse
Mission Project:
Children's Hunger Fund
We want our Preschoolers and Elementary Students to give big this holiday season, because we believe that even little kids can create BIG change!
Now through Dec. 2, we will participate in Project Coin Pak through Children's Hunger Fund. Kids have received their coin boxes in Sunday School but if your family needs extras, please take one from the welcome cart just outside The Backyard!
Every 25 cents added to the box provides 1 meal for a hungry child! On Dec. 2, bring your boxes full of coins (dollars too!), to us in The Backyard. We will collect them and place them in boxes to be sent back to the organization on Dec. 16 during the Habitat for Humanity Build! |
Encore December Day Trip to The Alley Theatre
Sunday, December 2, 1:30 p.m.
Houston’s seasonal favorite returns! A Christmas Carol - A Ghost Story of Christmas is a family-friendly re-telling of Charles Dickens’ classic story, which follows Ebenezer Scrooge’s journey with the three ghostly spirits who visit him on Christmas Eve. A Christmas Carol instills a powerful message about redemption and the spirit of the holiday season. Please be at the church by 1:30 p.m. for a 1:45 p.m. departure. The cost is $25. Registration and payment are due by Nov. 11.
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Children's Ministries Events:
- We have Sunday school EVERY week in November.
- Dec. 2 — Phases: Parent Conversations at 10:15 a.m. in adult Sunday School classes
- Dec. 8 — Drop & Shop from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Registration available online
- Dec. 16 — Grace Kids Musical (GKM) 4 the City at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary
- Dec. 24 — Children's Christmas Eve Service at 3 p.m. in the Sanctuary
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Here's What We're Learning in the TreeHouse
November 11
Basic Truth: God made me.
Key Question: Who are you thankful for?
Bottom Line: I am thankful for people who help me.
Memory Verse: “Always give thanks to God.” (Ephesians 5:2)
Bible Story Focus: I am thankful for people who help me.
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Sisterhood Dinner
Sunday, November 18, 5-7 p.m.
at the Finck Home
All High School girls and their friends are invited to our monthly dinner. We’re heading over to Cathy Finck’s house for delicious food and great conversation. Don’t miss your chance to hear Cathy’s testimony and be inspired by her story of being faithful to God’s call. To register, please click HERE. For more information, please contact Angie Williamson (awilliamson@gpch.org).
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High School
Spring Break Ski Trip
March 9-15, 2019
Grab your mittens and beanie, dust off your snow boots, and wash your long-johns because we are going skiing! We are excited to announce that Grace’s High School Ministry is headed to Monarch Mountain in beautiful Colorado for Spring Break. For more detailed information, please click HERE. A $200 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Registration closes January 15, 2019. For more information, please contact Matt Davis (mdavis@gpch.org; 713-267-8704). |
Student Ministries
Project Home at
Brookwood Community
December 15, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Student Ministries will be going to the Brookwood Community on Saturday, December 15. We will help lead and assist the residents in some Christmas Music Aerobics. Come full of Christmas cheer and wearing your most fun Christmas apparel (Santa hats, reindeer antler headbands, tacky Christmas T-shirts, Christmas socks – think fun & Christmassy)! If you have never visited Brookwood, this will be a wonderful opportunity to learn and serve this incredible organization that provides spiritual, educational & vocational opportunities for adults with special needs. To register, click HERE. For more information, contact Lindsey McDonald (lmcdonald@gpch.org; 713-267-5067). |
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Mission Trip Opportunity: Haiti with Living Water International
Grace is excited to send two teams to Northern Haiti in 2019. Team One will travel February 10-16 and Team Two will go March 24-30. Each team will drill a clean water well, lead hygiene and sanitation classes and share the gospel with the local community. For more information, answers to commonly asked questions, and to watch a video about the need for clean water in Haiti, please click HERE. |
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Post-Harvey
Home Blessings
As they move back into their restored homes or relocate to different permanent homes, flooded families may request a team of Grace members to offer prayers of blessing. We have created a "walk-through" prayer pamphlet that the blessing team uses from the front door throughout the home to pray a hedge of protection and God's glorification in this journey.
You may request a home blessing by completing this form. Denise Phelps will contact you to schedule a blessing time and put together a team.
If you would like to be a part of a home blessing prayer team, you can volunteer by completing this form. It offers options for the days, times of day, and zip code where you might be a blessing to our flooded families. We will be in touch with you when an opportunity arises that meets with your availability.
We remain committed to walk alongside families still recovering from the aftermath of Harvey. Prayers continue to be lifted for continued healing, restoration, and rebuilding.
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Thank You for Supporting the WHAM Food Drive
Sunday’s Food Drive provided 209 lbs. of food for WHAM! Thank you for helping us bless those in need!
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Manna from Grace
Saturday, November 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., at the home of Ann Gentle
(713-783-7008)
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 more about Manna from Grace, volunteering or receiving meals, please contact Becky Morris (bmorris@gpch.org; 713-267-5091).
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Operation Turkey 2018
November 22, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Are you looking for a place to bless others for Thanksgiving? For the past few years, Grace has partnered with and hosted Operation Turkey to prepare and deliver meals to those in need on Thanksgiving Day. The Houston goal is to provide 75,000 meals this year. You can volunteer to prepare, package, or deliver Thanksgiving meals from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. at Grace on Thanksgiving Day. Kids are welcome and encouraged to come out with parents or guardians. To learn more, click HERE. To sign up, visit their website HERE and click on “Get Involved.” If you have any questions, contact Chris French (cfrench@gpch.org; 713-267-5039).
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Looking Ahead in 2018… SAVE the DATE!
November 22, Operation Turkey at Grace Presbyerian Church
December 2, Phases: Parent Conversations
December 8, Drop & Shop
December 16, Grace Kids Musical & Christmas 4 the City Habitat Build – ONE Worship Service at 10 a.m.
December 24, Christmas Eve Services:
• 3 p.m. Traditional worship with Communion in The Founders’ Chapel
• 3 p.m. Children’s Service in the Sanctuary
• 5 p.m. Contemporary worship in the Sanctuary
• 7 p.m. Traditional worship in the Sanctuary
• 7 p.m. Grace en Español worship in The Founders’ Chapel
December 30, ONE worship service at 10 a.m. in the Sanctuary
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