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. Please send any announcements or prayer requests to office@gfccsf.org by Tuesday evening.
Announcements for the Week of 12/01/25
Join Us for Sunday Worship, December 7, at 10:00 AM
Pastor Paul will be preaching from Isaiah 35:1-4a and Luke 1:5-13,18. “Where the Desert Blooms”
Last Sunday, Pastor Al Preached on “Mt. Hope: The Hour is Coming and is Now Here”
You can re-hear the sermon using this link.
Our Christ in the Rubble Scene is Incomplete
Inspired by the book, Christ in the Rubble, by Munther Isacc, we are reminded of the destruction in Palestine taking place today. Christ was born in Bethlehem which is part of Palestine. If Jesus was born today, He would be under the rubble. The rubble represents death and destruction, but the Christ in the rubble represents hope, peace, joy and love.
During Advent, we invite you to leave at the manger, prayers, songs of joy, hopes, objects of peace and love, anything that comes from your heart.
Last Week was the First Week in Advent
Here is a copy of the Candle Lighting Litany for Week 1: Hope
Daily Prayer at 12PM by the People of Grace Fellowship Community Church
This week’s daily prayer for December 5 to December 11 is from Janice Tizon.
God of comfort and peace,
We pray for those in our midst who struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction.
Let them find You in their loneliness and struggle.
Provide friends who can listen and professionals who can point them toward health and wholeness.
Sit with them when they lash out, for we know the struggle is within.
Heal their inner pain.
Accompany them and grant them rest, O God of comfort, God of peace.
Amen.
Add Your Ornaments to our “For God So Loved the World” Christmas Tree
We invite you to contribute your Christmas ornament(s) to the tree. You can bring them in, with hooks, and hang them on the tree throughout Advent. Please put your name on the ornament or on a small tag. (Note that the church will be keeping these ornaments.)
What Child is This? Advent Reflections by Langham Scholars
We received this Advent devotional from Langham Partnership for us to reflect on during the Advent season. We are out of the physical copies but it is available in electronic form. If you wish to receive a pdf copy, please contact the office.
2025 Advent Retreat at Vallombrosa Retreat Center
The Retreat is from Friday, December 12 to Saturday, December 13 - “A Fairy Tale of Hope”
Appreciation for Gloria Leung on Sunday, December 14
For the past 30+ years, Gloria, as our church’s main childcare worker, has lovingly taken care of our children. We are going to acknowledge and thank her for her decades of service during our church service on December 14.
We have a card for you to sign. It is on the table in the back of the sanctuary. Afterwards, we will have a cake reception for her.
Gifts of New Socks for City Hope
In celebration of our Savior's birth, the youth with "Loops of Love" are collecting gifts for City Hope, a ministry that serves the Tenderloin Community in San Francisco, for Christmas. We are inviting the congregation to contribute men's and women's new socks. Crew socks and long socks are needed, but not ankle socks. We will also be collecting hats and scarves. A basket will be available next to the Offering Box on Sundays. Please bring your gifts in by Sunday, December 21.
If you have any questions, please contact Linda Kay or Jennifer Yee.
Christmas Offering for 2025
Each year, our church takes a special Christmas offering and directs it to an international ministry and a local ministry. This year, the international recipient will be ECWA Theological Seminary,Jos and the local ministry will be Restoration Initiatives — YWAM San Francisco (the ministry of Steve Binnquist).
If you wish to contribute to our Christmas offering, you can either write a check and note that it is for the Christmas offering or give it online.
2025 Alternative Gift Recipients
In lieu of giving gifts to each other or to our friends and family, please consider directing our funds to the following ministries.
Stott-Wallace Missionary Fund
Penuel School of Theology in the Philippines
Peace Catalyst - Bill & Julie Clark
San Fernando Alliance Church (in the Philippines): Assistance for Diana’s Family
NorCal Sabeel
Langham Partnership
The worksheets are available online or in the back of the sanctuary. After completion, place the worksheet and check in the offering box. Gift cards will be available on Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING AND ALTERNATIVE GIFTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIVE TO YOUR OWN FAVORITE CHARITIES.
Christmas Eve Service at Church at 7:00PM
Let us celebrate the last day of Advent together by coming to our Christmas Eve Service. Afterwards, we will have a time of fellowship. We invite you to bring your favorite holiday dessert to share.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Church, 4PM - 7PM
Let’s close out our year with a dance party. We get to be together on the last day of the year, let loose, have fun and be filled with wonder and joy.
Wear your dancing shoes and bring your favorite snack to share.
2025 Grace Fellowship Community Church Directory
The electronic version of the church directory is now available upon request. Please contact the church office if you wish to receive a copy.
Cana Retreat for Couples, February 6-8, 2026 at Mission Springs (January 15, 2026 is the last day for registration)
See Robert or Margie Chiang for more information.
Community Events
Mission Dolores Basilica Choir presents The 34th Annual Candlelight Christmas Concert featuring George Frideric Handel’s Messiah
Information on How to Purchase Tickets
Ministry Partners
Letter from Sunday Agang
“I hope this message finds you enveloped in the warmth of God's amazing grace and surrounded by the love of family and friends….”
Continue reading
New College Berkeley 2025 Fall Newsletter
2025 Global Impact Video | Langham Partnership United States
InterVarsity November 2025 Update from the Gutierrez-Graczaks
If you would like to help them reach their funding goal for this fiscal year, you can find information on how to do so in the newsletter.
Christians for Social Action December Newsletter
Nikki Toyama-Szeto, Executive Director, sent us this newsletter. If you wish to make a gift, please visit Donate - Christians for Social Action