Grace Weekly

STUDENT SUPPORT

Please consider supporting the essential needs of local school children attending Walnut Bend Elementary, Paul Revere Middle School, and Emerson Elementary School this fall. Grace will be collecting full size hygiene items and new athletic shoes throughout the month of July--donation boxes will be set up throughout the Welcome Center. On Sundays after worship, beginning July 13 and continuing though August 10, there will also be an opportunity to underwrite the cost of back-to-school essentials:

- Backpacks $25

- Athletic shoes $40

- Hygiene kits $30

- School uniforms $20 (top and bottom) or

- School uniforms $50 (two sets, socks and underwear)

Look for the table in the Welcome Center!

FOURTH & FIFTH GRADE SURVIVOR PARTY

Calling all rising fourth and fifth graders -- do you have what it takes to play Grace Survivor Night?

Join our new Children's Ministries Associate, Alyssa Minear, for a fun fourth and fifth grade event- Grace Survivor Night. On Friday, July 25, from 4:30-7 p.m., fourth and fifth graders will have the campus to themselves as we play Grace Survivor and get to know our new Fourth and Fifth Grade Associate -- Ms. Alyssa!

We will have Chick-Fil-A for dinner, a devo, more games than you can handle, and maybe some surprises. For more information, contact Alyssa.

There is no cost for the event, it is for rising fourth and fifth graders ONLY. Register HERE.

SERVE DAY AT PAUL REVERE

Join us for a day of joy, fellowship, and service as we come together to support our local students and teachers! Serve Day at Paul Revere Middle School is Saturday, July 26, 8 a.m.- 2 p.m. We'll gather on campus at Paul Revere to help paint and prepare classrooms for the new school year. While HISD recently painted the hallways, Principal Wiley has asked for our help to give the classrooms a fresh start! Let's show our students they are loved by creating clean, welcoming spaces where they can thrive. Bring your favorite paintbrush and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy! No experience needed--just a willing heart and a few hours of your time. Snacks and drinks will be provided! To sign up or for more information, contact Kristy Elmore.

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!

On June 29, the worship serviced finished with a celebration as we welcomed Abbey & Nick Graham, Luguy Ramon Ctchoupet Tatdja & Elise Fongho Simo into our covenant partnership. It is always a joy to see new faces join Grace! Let's grow together in faith and community!

If you would like to become an "official" part of the Grace family, the Covenant Partner Course is for all who are interested in learning more about Grace’s key theological beliefs and the vision, the mission, and the strategy. The course is led by pastors, elders, deacons, and staff and it is our unique way of talking about membership in a congregation. During the course, you will be invited to explore how joining as a “Covenant Partner” is a significant next step in your journey of faith in Jesus. Refreshments and drinks will be provided. If you have children, Children’s Ministry offerings will be provided from 11 a.m. to noon and then childcare will be provided until 1 p.m. When you register for the course, you will be asked to register your child for childcare.

The next Covenant Partner Course will be held August 17. If you'd like to come, please register HERE.

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, we will continuing the sermon series on Zechariah, looking into Zechariah 7:3-10. There will be a Children at the Chancel time and we will hear a Story of Grace during the service. Equipping Hour classes and the summer Preacher's Class begin at 11 a.m.

See you Sunday at 9:30 a.m.!

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We often hear about “time” as one of the aspects of Generous Living. An easy way to contribute your time is to consider joining the team of ushers at Grace. This necessary service provides a rewarding opportunity to meet and greet the members of the family of Grace. Please reach out to Harold Silver (713-304-0436) or Richard Raines (281-658-8114) with questions or to express an interest in serving as an usher.

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Hill Country Flood Response:

Many of you have asked what we can do for those who are suffering the unimaginable losses resulting from the flooding in the Texas Hill Country. Our desire as Christians is to go and help or to send what we can to help alleviate suffering. Currently, we have been told that they can accept only our prayers and our donated funds at this time. There is no capacity to accept donated goods or volunteers.

Here is how we can respond right now:
• Prayers – for all those who have lost loved ones, others who have been impacted by this tragedy and the first responders and others in the area searching for the missing and working to reunite families.
• Donations – Local authorities have asked for funds rather than goods which allows them to purchase what is needed and to avoid the logistics of managing donated goods. If you wish to donate funds we are recommending giving to the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country. You may donate to them HERE. Grants from this fund will support nonprofit organizations, first responder agencies, and local governments actively involved in response, relief, and recovery efforts.
• Volunteers – Local officials have stated they are not ready for volunteers. They will communicate when the area has been cleared for volunteer teams to help with clean up.

If you wish to stay abreast of the latest news regarding this disaster and response, the City of Kerrville Facebook page is a good source. It can be found HERE.

We are all heartbroken by the loss that our friends and neighbors in the Texas Hill Country have suffered. We are praying for those who have lost loved ones or have lost their homes and are hoping for the restoration that only Christ can bring.

SAVE THE DATE

Sunday, July 13-Thursday, July 17	Middle School Mission Trip to Waco
Tuesday, July 15	Grace 812 INFO
Tuesday, July 15	Women's Summer Bible Study INFO
Tuesday, July 15	Practicing The Way Women's Bible study INFO
Sunday, July 20	Young Adults Brunch
Monday, July 21	G4 Young Adults INFO
Friday, July 25	Fourth & Fifth Grade Party
Saturday, July 26	Serve Day at Paul Revere Middle School INFO
Monday, July 28	Better Together Lunch Bunch INFO
Friday, August 1	Sign up deadline for Kenya Mission Trip INFO
Saturday, August 2	Young Adult Basketball Night INFO
Monday, August 4	Young Adult Worship Night INFO
Sunday, August 10	Discover Grace INFO
Sunday, August 17	Covenant Partner Course INFO
Sunday, August 17	Activate Worship Night INFO

BEREAVEMENT

To view the latest Bereavement Report, please click here.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT GRACE?

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Serve - opportunities for members to serve our communities
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