enews March 28, 2025
Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.
2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV
Magnified! VBS
All kids, PreK- incoming 6th grade are invited to explore God’s amazing creation and how much He cares for it and us right down to the tiniest detail. Through games, snacks, bible lessons, music and crafts, kids will discover how great God is!
Please RSVP to save your child/children a spot for the best week of the summer!
If you are a teen (7th-12th grade) or an adult who loves kids and sharing Jesus’ gospel message with them, please register below.
Any questions? Contact Tina LaDue at tina@gracewaylife.org
When: 8:45am - 12:00pm, July 14-18th
Where: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton CA
Visit: gracewaylife.org/vbs
Easter Family Fun: Easter Sunday, April 20
We are beginning to plan for an awesome Easter Sunday and hope that you will be there to celebrate the amazing gift God gave us in Jesus' sacrifice and the new life He brings with His resurrection! A wonderful service and delicious refreshments are included as well as a "scavenger hunt" Easter Egg Hunt.
We are looking for volunteers to help make this Easter celebration an amazing experience for our guests. You can sign up here to help with preparations before the event or during the event. Please contact Tina (tina@gracewaylife.org) if you have any questions.
When: 11:15am, Sunday, March 20th
Where: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton
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!
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.
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.