Grace Weekly

 

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  1. OPEN HOUSE AT PASTOR JULIA'S
  2. Pastor Julia is welcoming everyone into the new year at her annual open house. Drop by anytime for coffee, cookies, and conversation, and start 2026 with a smile! Sunday, January 4, 1-3 p.m. at her home at 1602 Beaconshire Road, Houston.


  3. SPRING EVENT DIGEST
  4. Spring is a busy time for all of us, and it is easy to miss some of the many opportunities to share life that Grace has to offer. If you are looking for ways to pray over the ministries of the church or simply want to know what's happening in the life of Grace, grab an EVENT DIGEST and get plugged in. There are so many things to be a part of--Bible studies and classes, retreats, mission trips, and other opportunities to serve--ways to live life in community as we share the gospel and share our lives. Spring 2026 Digests may be found throughout the lobby and Welcome Center--pick one up and be ready for the coming months. An online copy is available HERE.


  5. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 WORSHIP
  6. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m., we will worship in the lovely surroundings of the Founders' Chapel. The Bible in a Year continues and this week we are looking into Isaiah 43:1; and 14-19.

    EPIPHANY SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
    We return to our regular Sunday Worship Service schedule, meeting at 9:30 a.m., in the Sanctuary, followed by Equipping Hour at 11 a.m.



GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK

We celebrate the things that we have offered to God that are bearing fruit-- We celebrate what God is doing!

It was a very Merry Christmas Eve at Grace this year. Throughout the day, the Chapel, the Sanctuary, as well as the lobby, The Welcome Center, the Courtyard, and seemingly every hall on campus was filled with music, laughter, hugs and well wishes, and jingle bells! Whether it was your first time to come to Christmas Eve at Grace, or you have lost count of the candles you have lit while singing Silent Night, we hope you were right at home and felt the warmth, the fellowship and the presence of God throughout your time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! We will see you in 2026!


THE BIBLE IN A YEAR UPDATES

Each week there are a series of discussion questions to help guide us through the readings from the previous week. These may be used in your own reflection time, in your Disciple Groups, or other classes. Try them out and see if you don't get more from the readings each week! They can be found HERE below the "GOING DEEPER" heading.

HERE you will find a multitude of other resources to help you with the reading plan, including videos, podcasts, and articles to bring greater insight to what you have read. You will also find recaps and summaries of sections for times when you may fall behind. Keep up the good work!


WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

If you are out of town or unable to be here to worship in-person this week, please join us online via livestream HERE.

This Sunday at 9:30, we will worship in the lovely surroundings of the Founders' Chapel. The Bible in a Year continues and this week we are looking into Isaiah 43:1; and 14-19.

EPIPHANY SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
We return to our regular Sunday Worship Service schedule, meeting at 9:30 a.m., in the Sanctuary, followed by Equipping Hour at 11 a.m.


FINANCIAL UPDATE

As the year comes to a close, we are striving to finish 2025 in a strong financial position, and as such, we have some remarkable news to share. As you may know, a few families felt a specific calling from the Lord, and discerned a desire not only to give generously to the work God is doing here at Grace, but also to invite others to join them in this effort. These families have pledged to provide a match up to $300,000 for all operating fund gifts given to Grace in excess of our current 2025 collections target of $2,800,000.

Grace Family, we have reached our 2025 Target Goal and are well on the way to reach the Match Goal!!

• 2025 Target Goal was $2,800,000
• Actual 2025 collections are $2,946,645 (as of 12/23/25)
• Amount over Target is $146,645

• Match Goal is $3,100,000
• Remaining to Match Goal is $153,355
• Match earned to date is $146,645

Through the end of the year, any giving will now be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $300,000.

Each week we are getting closer to reaching the entire amount of the match! We encourage you to consider an end-of-year gift as God is doing some mighty ministry in and through this place. You may find giving options here or see below.

Cash or Check
You may place cash or check payable to Grace Presbyterian Church into the offering plate or bring it by the church office 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. For 2025 contribution credit we must receive the gift on or before December 31, 2025. You may also mail a check to Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee Lane, Houston TX 77042. For 2025 contribution credit the gift must be postmarked on or before December 31, 2025.

Credit Card and Electronic Check
You may make either a recurring or one time gift by credit card HERE. For 2025 contribution credit the gift must be completed on or before December 31, 2025.

Appreciated Stock
Gifts of appreciated stock can provide additional tax savings: for gifts of shares held for one year or more you avoid capital gains taxes on any appreciation while getting a tax deduction for the full fair market value of the shares on the date of transfer. To make a transfer please contact Mayda Mendiola at (713) 267-8702 or mmendiola@gpch.org.

Planning Giving
If you would like to help ensure that Grace has the resources to continue to spread the good news of Jesus Christ to future generations, please consider making a gift to Grace Presbyterian Church in your last will and testament or by naming Grace as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. For planned giving options please contact Hardie Morgan at (713) 267-5028.


SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, December 28

Sunday Worship Service at 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday, December 30

Grace 812 INFO

Sunday, January 4

EPIC class resumes INFO

Sunday, January 4

Open House at Pastor Julia's INFO

Friday, January 9

Grace Men’s Ministry BBQ Night INFO


Saturday, January 10

Adult Equipping Hour Training INFO

Tuesday, January 13

Inspire! Bible Study INFO

Tuesday, January 13

Grace Mom's Bible Study begins INFO

Saturday, January 24

Saturday Serve INFO

Sunday, January 25

Covenant Partner Course INFO

Sunday, February 22

Lunch is Served/Student Sunday

Friday March 27-28

Grace Women's Retreat INFO


BEREAVEMENT

To view the latest Bereavement Report, please click here.


WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT GRACE?

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