enews March 14, 2025
Ephesians 2:8-9:
For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.
2 Timothy 4:7:
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
And Hebrews 10:24:
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds...
And Hebrews 12:1:
Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses [our teammates!], let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us...
GraceWay Men's Speaker Breakfast
Join us for this month's speaker, our very own our very own Frank Napoleon who will be addressing Digital Information Safety: Insulating Yourself from Rip-offs, Scams and Cons. Learn about this challenging and ever changing subject.
When: 8:00 am, Monday, March 17th
Enjoy bagels, muffins, mixed fruit, coffee, tea and more.
Lent Bingo
In order to encourage each other to grow deeper in our faith and relationships with God this season, we are holding a Lent Bingo Contest!
FIVE BOXES IN A ROW = MEADOWLARK DAIRY TOKEN (FREE ICE CREAM)
BLACK OUT = SPECIAL EDITION GRACEWAY ZIP-UP HOODIE
Don't waste time, get your bingo sheet at the Welcome table today!
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds (Hebrews 10:24, NIV)
easter spring cleaning
Mark your Calendar for March 29, 9am - 12pm, to beautify our church building! We will be going through our closets, organizing our rooms, and pulling some weeds together. Come to care of this beautiful facility God has given us, and stay for the snacks and fellowship!
Guatemala Mission UpdatE
After prayer and discernment together, the Guatemala Mission Partner leaders have decided to postpone the trip for now. If you are interested in joining at a later date to be determined, please let us know HERE. All fundraising will be set aside for the future team.
Christ in the Passover: A Seder
Maundy Thursday, April 17, at 6pm, GraceWay Church will host “Christ in the Passover: A Seder.” This powerful dinner event, led by Jennifer S. Razzouk of Jews for Jesus, will help us discover the link between the Jewish feast of Passover and the last supper Jesus shared with His disciples.
Join us for an exploration of the beautiful symbolism of the Jewish ceremonial meal called a seder. We’ll weave the story of the exodus and freedom from slavery together with the messianic hope realized in Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. The words “do this in remembrance of me” will take on an even deeper meaning to Christians as we learn the significance of and fully participate in the tradition Jesus observed the night before He died, giving us a closer look at the very Jewish life He led.
Jewish or not, religious or not—all are welcome for this unforgettable, thought-provoking experience.
BAPTISM
Are you ready to take a step in faith and be baptized? Let us know by filling out this form: gracewaylife.org/baptism. We would be happy to contact you and include you in our Easter Baptisms.
JOIN A LIFE GROUP!
If you are looking to grow in your spiritual walk with your church family, consider joining a GraceWay Life Group.
Inquire at gracewaylife.org/lifegroups
Discover Your Purpose: A Study of the Westminster Catechism
In the 1640s, theologians compiled The Westminster Confession, a widely respected summary of biblical teaching, and its Westminster Catechism distills key truths in a helpful Q&A format. This guide has long helped people in their search for purpose: why was I created?
Starting in April, join us via Zoom one night a week for 20-weeks as we study of the Westminster Catechism. We will explore the questions, their answers, and the precise biblical foundations behind them. Our 90-minute Zoom meetings will include reading, discussion, and reflection to help deepen our faith and understanding.
No prior biblical knowledge required
No homework or make-ups required
No cost (materials are all online)
Open to men, women, and young adults
Meeting Options:
Mondays (limited spots for men) | Wednesdays (up to 10 spots for men & women) | 7:00–8:30 PM via Zoom
Contact Frank Napoleon for more information, to reserve your place, and receive the study materials. We’d love to have you join us!
Community Bible Study for the Tri-Valley
Join the CBS Tri-Valley Information Meeting
Thursday, April 10 CrossWinds Church 1660 Freisman Rd, Livermore, CA 94551
Sessions: 10-11 AM and 6-7 PM
Community Bible Study (CBS) is a local and global movement focused on God's Word. This meeting will provide details on in-depth Bible study and ways to support the ministry’s return to the Tri-Valley. Attendees can choose either meeting time that works best for them.
For more information, email CBS Ambassador Marley Stevens at marley.stevens@communitybiblestudy.org.
Next Steps Pregnancy Support is having a baby bottle drive!
You can participate at PartnersofNextStep.org/babybottledrive
Volunteer opportunities with CityServe of the Tri-Valley Senior Services include Caring Visitors, Transportation Assistance, Exercise Class Helpers, and Family Caregiver Support Groups.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
SERVE
If you are looking for other ways to get involved at GraceWay, fill out this serve form.
There are many outlets and opportunities, and it's a great way to practice BLESSing our community.
PRAYER REQUEST FORM
If you are interested in requesting prayer for a specific need, you can submit it in this form.
Each submission will be received electronically by a member of office staff as well as the leader of the prayer team.
NEED DEACON SUPPORT?
Our deacons are ready to serve!
If you are in need of meals, prayer, in home communion, or have other needs that the deacons can assist with, please fill out this form. One of the deacons will get back to you soon.