Grace Weekly

SPECIAL EASTER OPPORTUNITIES JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE EASTER ACTIVITIES! EASTER PRAYER VIGIL Grace Presbyterian Church invites all covenant partners and friends in our community to join our Easter Prayer Vigil from 5 p.m. on Good Friday through 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. This 36-hour vigil is a sacred opportunity for our church body to prepare our hearts together for the joy of Easter morning. As we remember Christ’s death and anticipate His resurrection, we believe prayer unites us as one body and centers us on the hope we proclaim. You are invited to sign up for a 20-minute prayer slot during this time. You may pray wherever you feel most led — at home, in the sanctuary, outdoors, or with family and friends. Whether alone or with others, your prayers matter and strengthen our shared witness. Sign up for your slot HERE. This Prayer Guide offers simple ideas to help focus your time, but you are free to pray as you feel led. Thank you for joining us in this meaningful tradition.  LILY DEDICATIONS In celebration of Easter, please consider dedicating an Easter lily to remember or honor someone you love. Dedications will be accepted through Monday, March 30 and may be made HERE. Flowers you have dedicated will be available to pick up after the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday, April 5. GRACE'S GREATEST BAKER Whether you want to try out a new recipe, or you have a tried and true, passed-down-from-generation one, we would love to enjoy your delicious treats on Easter morning! But only one will be named Grace's Greatest Baker! Stop by the Welcome Center on Sundays and pick up a platter, a judge's plate, and an entry tag. On Saturday, April 4, place a sample of your entry on the judge's plate with the entry tag taped to the bottom and place the rest of your treats on the platter for the congregation to enjoy. Bring both the platter and plate on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. to the kitchen in Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall to be served on Easter morning. Please make sure to put the entry tag on the judge's platter you are bringing, so we know who to celebrate when you win! Register HERE!

YOUNG ADULTS GAME NIGHT



Join us for a night of games, laughter, and meaningful connection. We will have all the fun games from Super Smash Bros to Mario Kart! Come as you are and bring a friend!

When: Monday, March 16, 7-9 p.m.

Where: The Couch Room (MT208)

Who: Any college and young adults (18-35 years)




KENYA MISSION TRIPS



FRIENDS OF SAMBURU INFORMATIONAL LUNCH
Get to know Friends of Samburu--Sunday, March 15, at 12:15 p.m. in MT104 (McKechnie Dining Room). Please join us to learn about the Friends of Samburu charity and the important work taking place through our partnership with this global mission effort in Samburu, Kenya. The mission of Friends of Samburu is to improve the lives of the children of the Samburu Tribe in rural North Central Kenya. Friends of Samburu supports education by providing essential eye glass clinics, building of classrooms, and bringing clean water to the community. This impactful ministry creates a pathway for children leading to life-changing opportunity. Please let us know if you'll be joining us so we can plan for lunch--email friendsofsamburu@yahoo.com.

OUTREACH FOUNDATION INFORMATIONAL LUNCH
We invite you to prayerfully consider joining us for a life-changing mission trip to serve alongside the people of Kenya. Through our partnership with The Outreach Foundation and Stu Ross, Grace has helped build and dedicate more than 35 churches and girls’ schools over the years. This year will be no different. The Lord continues to work in powerful ways in Kenya, where the Presbyterian Church is growing rapidly. Stu Ross has faithfully served in Kenya for more than 30 years and will be visiting Houston to lead an informational meeting on March 29 at 12:30 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. To register for the meeting or to learn more, please contact Kristy Elmore at kelmore@gpch.org.

During this trip, our team will help complete the construction of a new church and a school for girls. The journey will conclude with a couple of days on safari as we celebrate all that God is doing in this remarkable place.

Trip Details
Leaders: The Rev. John Pflug, Ted Teinert
Location: Nairobi (outside the city)
Project: Building and dedicating a church and girls’ school
Dates: August 8–16, 2026
Cost: $4500–$5000 (partial scholarships available)

Ways to Get Involved
• Pray for the team members God is calling to serve, and for Stu Ross and the ongoing work of The Outreach Foundation.
• Serve by joining the mission team.
• Support the trip through financial sponsorship if you are unable to travel this year.

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!

Student Sunday, including the Lunch is Served fundraiser, was February 22.  Following the service which featured the middle school and high school students leading us in worship, the family of Grace stayed for lunch and through a silent auction, raffles, and games, raising funds for student mission trips. It was a beautiful celebration of the way God is moving in our student ministries, and how the entire congregation is supporting them. To that end, we now have a total figure of how much was raised that day. Because of your generosity, Student Ministries has been blessed with $43,857.26 to offset the cost of this summer's student mission trips! The lower cost will allow more students to participate in this life-changing experience. Thank you Grace family!

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THE BIBLE IN A YEAR UPDATES

Have you enjoyed walking through the Bible so far? Have you had any insights or been surprised by your readings? Have you enjoyed it more than you thought you would? Developed a habit or reading or listening daily? We would love to hear your stories! Drop a note to Jamie Horton at jhorton@gpch.org and let her know how The Bible in a Year has impacted you or your family!

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!

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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, The Bible in a Year study continues and this week we are looking into Lamentations 3:19-33. We will also have a Children at the Chancel time and a Story of Grace. See you at 9:30 a.m.! LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULE Palm Sunday Worship Service Sunday, March 29, 9:30 a.m., The Sanctuary Maundy Thursday Remembrance and Supper Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., MT Fellowship Hall This multi-generational supper is a mosaic of beautiful traditions that we cherish from the past meshed with the new traditions we are making together as the Grace family of today. We will be led by Scripture as we walk through the final moments Jesus had with his disciples at the Last Supper. Serving one another with our very hands and actively participating in the evening, we will share this simple meal and count down the final days of the Lenten season together before turning our eyes to Good Friday. No childcare will be provided as we encourage guests and covenant partners alike to experience this beautiful family-friendly evening together. We hope that you will join us. Good Friday Worship Service Friday, April 3, 7 p.m., The Sanctuary Grace's Greatest Baker Drop-off Saturday, April 4, 1-5 p.m. Details HERE Easter Sunday Worship Sunday, April 5 6:30 a.m. in the Courtyard 9 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary Grace en Español worship at 11:15 a.m. Easter lily dedications are available HERE

BEREAVEMENT

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