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 11/4/24
Join Us for Sunday Worship, November 10 at 10:00 AM
Pastor Al will be preaching from Exodus 15:22-25; 16:1-3, 9-12, 31-35; 17:8-13
“We’re All Gonna Die! Grumbling to the God Who Provides”
Notes from Last Week’s Sermon by Pastor Al
“Sing THIS! If God Is For Us, Who Can Be Against Us?”
Who is God For
Who’s us and who’s them?
Who’s in and who’s out?
Who is God For, Part 2
Israelites -
They followed God’s guidance
They humbled themselves and changed their ways
They relied on God
They sang and danced
If you want to re-listen to Pastor Al’s sermon (and any other previous sermons), you can do so on our church’s website.
Sermons | GFCC (gfccsf.org)
This is Us Living Document
Pastor Al reminded us of who we are and why do we exist?
We are God’s beloved and broken people, formed for creative worship, unity-amidst-diversity, and holistic ministry.
Beheld, Beloved, Boundless
Take your time to read this document as it talks about who Grace Fellowship Community Church is… in other words, This is Us!
This Is Us
Men’s Lunch Gathering, Saturday, November 9, 11:30AM - 1:30PM
The men are invited to join in this Fall’s Lunch Gathering. It will be at the church building. If you have any questions, contact Robert Chiang.
Reimagining Spiritual Formation
Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 13 at 7 PM. We will continue to explore what spiritual formation is and how we can create a rich, brave space for its flourishing in us. This in-person biweekly series will combine teaching, dialogue and breakout spaces for engaging how God is at work and how we participate in God’s life. Important themes include formation as a journey, restoration, vulnerability, authenticity, listening and companionship.
Dr. Boaz Johnson of North Park University, Sunday, November 17
Dr. Johnson will be delivering the message on Sunday, November 17 to our congregation.
Dr. Boaz Johnson
Staying Spiritually Centered in the Political Storm, Wednesday, November 20, 7:00PM - 8:30PM
We now know the results of the elections. We have witnessed a brutal time of division in our country.
On Wednesday, November 20th, Karen Seth will lead us in a time of prayer and contemplation as we give our attention to what it means to follow Jesus and for the church to bear witness to the hope during the aftermath of the election.
We will meet at the church on Wednesday, November 20th from 7:00PM - 8:30PM.
If you have any questions, contact Pastor Al or Karen Seth.
Church Anniversary Love Feast, Sunday, November 24
It will be a potluck so bring your favorite dish to share with the congregation.
Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow!
Greening of the Church, Saturday, November 30, 10AM
Let’s prepare our church building for Advent (which begins on Sunday, December 1). Come join in the fun of putting up and decorating the tree, stringing up lights, hanging up garlands and more. Let’s have our church make a statement about the joy in welcoming our Savior!
Pizza Lunch will be provided!
Advent Retreat at the Mercy Center, December 6-7, 2024
Join us for a retreat at The Mercy Center in Burlingame, titled "Curiosity, Doubt and Hope: An Advent Journey"
Church Clothes Closet
We are going to start a small clothes closet to provide clothes for our needy neighbors. We are asking for donations of men’s and women’s “gently used” and cleaned clothing (sweaters, shirts, tops, pants, slacks). With the weather turning cold, we would welcome jackets and coats.
Before bringing your donations, please touch base with Caroline or Jennifer.
Ministry Partners Update
Jubilee Immigration Advocates
Randy Chang (liaison to Jubilee) is providing us with this update:
Jubilee has two interns from SF's program for college and recent grads. This is the fourth year of Jubilee's participation with SF's program.
10-year celebration next year (2025) for Jubilee!. Stay tuned for this big celebration being planned for October 2025.
Volunteer Opportunity - Every other month, Jubilee participates with the San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative in a Citizenship Workshop. The next workshop will be December 7, 2024, from 10:00 am - 2 pm at City College Chinatown Campus. Volunteers with decent handwriting (to help fill out forms) are needed. It is helpful if volunteers speak a second language but not required. Attorneys will be on hand to provide guidance, and to provide training to first-time volunteers at 8:30 am. See Clare if you are interested.
For further information, see the attached flier or the link San Francisco Pathways to Citizenship Initiative
Also, here is the latest newsletter from Jubilee.
“As we wait and look back at this past year, we give thanks for over forty clients who have been approved for green cards or other legal immigration status….”
https://mailchi.mp/jubileelegal/fall-2024-newsletter-10312024?e=684b392126