Grace Weekly

CHRISTMAS FOR THE CITY 2026 Mark your calendars for Sunday, December 13--one of the most anticipated days of the year for Grace Presbyterian Church as we come together once again for Christmas For The City! We’ll spend the day serving our neighbors and sharing the hope of Christmas through acts of love. This year’s projects include: Sleep in Heavenly Peace—build and deliver 50 beds: Help ensure that 50 children have a safe, comfortable bed of their own instead of sleeping on the floor or sharing a bed with a family member. Kids Meals—assemble 8000 meals: Working alongside Kids’ Meals, we’ll prepare 8000 meals to help children in our community who are experiencing food insecurity. Mission of Yahweh—Christmas treat bags: Each year, around 50 children and their moms staying with Mission of Yahweh join us for Christmas Eve service. Following worship, they head out on a bus and enjoy a Christmas lights tour around Briargrove Park. To help bring joy to the night, we are excited to assemble special Christmas treat bags to bless the families, reminding them they are loved, seen, and celebrated this Christmas season. As always, we’ll kick off the day with a delicious barbecue lunch before heading out to serve together. It’s a wonderful time to gather as a church family, welcome new volunteers, and celebrate the joy of serving side by side. There will be opportunities for sponsorships and registration coming soon, so don't miss out!

FAMILY BACKYARD CAMPOUT



Saturday, November 14, on the Grace athletic fields

Grab your tent, lawn chairs, and sleeping bags, and join us for a night of fun, fellowship, and camping right in our own backyard!

Singles, couples, families, and guests of all ages are invited to gather on the football field behind Grace School for a FREE evening of campfires, s'mores, games. and time together. Whether you're ready to pitch a tent and spend the night under the stars or simply want to join us for an evening of fun before heading home. there's a place for you! Those who stay overnight are invited to join us as a group for worship Sunday morning.

No fancy plans or special equipment required. Just come as you are and enjoy the simple fun of being together. It's a chance to unplug, make memories, connect with friends, and get to know others in our church family. Register HERE and join us for a night of camping, community, and fellowship in the Grace backyard!




SATURDAY SERVE



Join us for the next Saturday Serve on... Monday?!

On MONDAY, November 23 at 8 a.m., we will be partnering with West Houston Assistance Ministries (WHAM), serving breakfast to our neighbors who are in need. For more information, or if you would like to participate or contribute, contact Kristy Elmore at kelmore@gpch.org.

Saturday Serve is a once-a-month, come-as-you-are, intergenerational service opportunity. We have on-campus opportunities to serve and we also plan to visit some community organizations with impactful missions! Stay tuned to learn more about ways you can get involved and serve in new ways. Whether you have one hour or two, your time can make a meaningful impact in someone’s life. The dates, events, and project details for each month are listed here and Grace Weekly email. For more information, contact Kristy Elmore at kelmore@gpch.org.

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! We have made it through October (almost), and now with the holidays quickly approaching, our hearts naturally turn toward the joy and promise of the weeks ahead. It is always a busy time at Grace, but we are thankful that there are opportunities to slow down, reflect on the true meaning of Christ’s birth, and prepare our hearts for Christmas. Whether you’ve been part of our church family for years or are looking for a place to call home this season, you are warmly invited to gather, celebrate, and share in the light of Christ with us. Mark Your Calendars! Full details will be in the Event Digest, this email, and at gpch.org: November 29: Advent 1 worship service December 5: Gingerbread house building December 6: Advent 2 worship service December 6: Blue Christmas worship service December 7: Encore Daytrip to Zoo Lights December 13: Advent 3, Grace Kid's Music Sunday December 13: Christmas For The City December 14: Women of Grace Christmas Lunch December 14: Young Adult Christmas Party December 19: Drop & Shop December 20: Advent 4 worship service, Lessons & Carols December 24: Christmas Eve worship services at 10:30 a.m., 3, 5, and Grace en Espanol at 7 p.m. December 27: Worship in the Founders' Chapel at 9:30 a.m. January 3: Open House at Pastor Julia's The holidays are best shared together! We encourage you to invite your friends, neighbors, and family members to join us for our worship services and special gatherings. There is always a place for you—and for those you love—at our table. We look forward to celebrating this joyful season with you!

WESTMINSTER CATECHISM UPDATES

Last fall, Grace launched a 365-day plan to read through the entire Bible together. Whether you finished it all or had some starts and stops, we hope it gave you a taste of the deep benefits of daily scripture engagement. Together, we gained a clearer view of the Bible’s overarching narrative, built stronger study habits, and grew as disciples.

As part of this year's "Truth That Transforms" series, we are doing it again. Our goal is not simply to read more Scripture, but to become people whose lives are shaped by God's Word. The 2026-27 plan still covers every chapter of all 66 books, but it intentionally departs from canonical order to echo the preaching season. Within each book, chapters remain in order. Monday-Saturday carries the whole-Bible reading; Sunday is reserved for worship, the sermon text, reflection, and catch-up. Download the plan HERE or have it sent to you daily by subscribing HERE.

To help us, the Grace website has a page with many resources and deeper information. You may find it HERE. 

Printed copies of the Catechism are available in the church lobby, or in a downloadable format on the website. We've also provided a printable reading plan, and a series of weekly discussion questions for your classes, small groups, or your own study time.

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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 the "Watch Online" link found HERE.

This Sunday, our sermon series "Truth That Transforms: A Journey Through The Westminster Catechism" continues. This week we will be reading from Genesis 2:15-17 and looking at question 12 of the Catechism. We'll also celebrate the sacrament of The Lord's Supper, and continue our journey into a new season of generosity. 

See you at 9:30 a.m.!

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BEREAVEMENT

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