Dear Grace Family,
These announcements and prayer requests are being sent out every Thursday to inform us of what is happening in and the needs of our church. If you have an announcement or prayer request that you want to be included in next week’s email, please send it to office@gfccsf.org by Tuesday night.
Grace and peace,
The Session and Staff of GFCC
Announcements for the week of 04/29/24
Join Us for Sunday Worship at 10:00 AM
Sixth Sunday of Easter and Pastor Al Tizon’s Installation
We welcome Reverend Justin Richter, a friend and companion to our congregation, to our pulpit this Sunday. Justin is now the Director of Global Missions for the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He will be preaching from Ezra 4: 1-5. “Rebecoming the People of God”
We are filled with joy as we celebrate Pastor Al's installation. Joining us are guests from out of town, neighboring churches and former GFCC session members as we celebrate God's faithfulness to us.
Refreshment Time After the Installation Service on Sunday, May 5
We are going to celebrate Al’s installation by having a potluck refreshment time. We invite you to bring/make a dessert or something savory to share with the congregation and guests. Please drop it off in the kitchen before the service begins.
This is Us Meeting- Wednesday, May 8
This is our last “This is Us” meeting. It will be in person at church at 7PM
May 8 Reflection Notes
This is Us Vision/Mission Statement
This is Us Meeting - Tuesday, April 30 (Recording)
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Food Pantry Volunteers Celebration, Saturday, May 18
Everyone is invited to a food pantry volunteer celebration gathering on Saturday, May 18 at 2:30pm. We'll share food and stories and have time to hang out together. More details to follow.
Our Next Love Feast is on Pentecost, Sunday, May 19
What better way to celebrate Pentecost (Diversity in Unity) than to have a Love Feast of food representing the different cultures of our congregation and neighborhood. You are invited to bring your favorite food to share. Feel free to be creative in the types of food you bring.
Dessert will be provided, so no need to bring.
Church Website and Facebook Page
Have you taken a look lately at our church’s website? Among other things, the website is updated weekly with our church announcements and Sunday sermons.
www.gfccsf.org
Also, don’t miss the church’s Facebook page. You will see updated photos and activities of our church. While you are on the website, please “Like” Grace Fellowship Community Church.
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094796023096
Good Samaritan Fund
The Good Samaritan Fund was established to help with the monetary needs of the people of our congregation and its friends. Several gifts have recently been made and we would like to replenish the fund.
If you are led to give to this fund, you can do so by going to the online giving portal and choosing the Good Samaritan Fund.
Refreshment Sign Up
There are many available slots during the summer months to bring refreshments. Please consider signing up.
Sign Up for Refreshments After Sunday Service
Ministry Partners Update
Brenda Wong’s InterVarsity Letter
“Praise God for His abundant love, power and faithfulness poured out throughout my 46 years on InterVarsity staff!.....”
Take time to read Brenda’s entire newsletter. She refers to a special Luke Bible Study guide written by Ada Lum. We do have a copy but it is an interactive guide. If you are interested in obtaining your personal copy, you can do so by ordering directly from InterVarsity Press. A link has been provided below.
Brenda Wong InterVarsity Newsletter
https://www.ivpress.com/luke-lbs
Jubilee Immigration Advocates Open House, Thursday, May 30, 4-6PM
You are invited to our Open House on Thursday, May 30th, 4-6pm! As we noted in our last newsletter, we moved in October 2023 to a bigger office in downtown San Francisco, where we are the sole occupants of the space for the first time ever. Please drop by and join us for snacks and drinks in our new space! See here for more details and to RSVP. We would love to see you!
This is the link for more information and to RSVP.
https://jubileelegal.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=03b0fcfd261f9458a76fbdda2&id=7584df4c01&e=fceb5f48d8
Community Events
Tiffany Avenue Garage Sale, Saturday, May 18
Mario Nunez is having his annual Tiffany Avenue garage sale on May 18, and is taking donations of clothing, toys, shoes, kitchenware, accessories, CDs, DVDs, games, and small household goods that might be someone else's treasures. He cannot accept furniture, as he does not have enough storage space.
Mario would like to receive your donated goods by Sunday, May 12. Please call or text him at (415) 710-0437 if you have any questions or would like to make arrangements to drop off your items.
Any items not sold at the garage sale will be donated to the Salvation Army.