Grace Weekly

SPECIAL EASTER OPPORTUNITIES



JOIN YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY AND PARTICIPATE IN THESE EASTER ACTIVITIES!




EASTER PRAYER VIGIL
Grace Presbyterian Church invites all covenant partners and friends in our community to join our Easter Prayer Vigil from 5 p.m. on Good Friday through 6:30 a.m. on Easter Sunday. This 36-hour vigil is a sacred opportunity for our church body to prepare our hearts together for the joy of Easter morning. As we remember Christ’s death and anticipate His resurrection, we believe prayer unites us as one body and centers us on the hope we proclaim.

You are invited to sign up for a 20-minute prayer slot during this time. You may pray wherever you feel most led — at home, in the sanctuary, outdoors, or with family and friends. Whether alone or with others, your prayers matter and strengthen our shared witness. Sign up for your slot HERE.

This Prayer Guide offers simple ideas to help focus your time, but you are free to pray as you feel led. Thank you for joining us in this meaningful tradition. 

LILY DEDICATIONS
In celebration of Easter, please consider dedicating an Easter lily to remember or honor someone you love. Dedications will be accepted through Monday, March 30 and may be made HERE.

Flowers you have dedicated will be available to pick up after the 11 a.m. service on Easter Sunday, April 5.




FOURTH ANNUAL GRACE'S GREATEST BAKER



We know we have some pretty fantastic bakers in our congregation! The last couple of years were such a hit, can you take on last year's winner?!

Whether you want to try out a new recipe, or you have a tried and true, passed-down-from-generation one, we would love to enjoy your delicious treats on Easter morning! But only one will be named Grace's Greatest Baker. Some suggested items are: cinnamon rolls, cookies, treats, cake-pops, sweet breads....Gramma's cookies, you get the idea!

Starting Sunday, March 8, you may stop by the Welcome Center on Sundays and pick up a platter, a judge's plate, and an entry tag. On Saturday, April 4, place a sample of your entry on the judge's plate with the entry tag taped to the bottom and place the rest of your treats on the platter for the congregation to enjoy. Bring both the platter and plate on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. to the kitchen in Massey-Tucker Fellowship Hall to be served on Easter morning. You can choose to disclose what you are bringing in the registration comments, or keep it a surprise. If you are entering, please make sure to put the entry tag on the judge's platter you are bringing, so we know who to celebrate when you win!

If you would prefer not to be entered into the competition, we would love it if you would still bake something to share with our congregation and guests--you may sign up for a spot and just comment to not be entered! 

Register HERE!




FRIENDS OF WESTCHASE LUNCHEON This spring, we invite the Grace community to gather for lunch and discover how your prayers, presence, and generosity are helping the story continue - one relationship, one student, one chapter at a time! This year's luncheon will be Friday, April 24, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., and we will be honoring co-founder Brent Schnitzius. We look forward to seeing you at this event that benefits the mission of Friends of Westchase and the greater Westchase community! If you can't attend, but would still like to donate, you can give by clicking the button below - we are deeply grateful for your support! Register HERE by April 16.

GOOD NEWS OF THE WEEK

We celebrate the things that we have offered to God that are bearing fruit-- We celebrate what God is doing!

On March 8, the worship service concluded with a celebration, as we welcomed

• Sydnie Nnaja Diogu

• Carolyn Hemphill

• Conner Hemphill

• Aline Nahhas

• Dr. Rebecca Irene Payne

• Brittany Pflug

into our covenant partnership. It is always a joy to have new friends join Grace! Let's grow together in faith and community!

If you are interested in becoming a covenant partner with Grace, you may find out more HERE.

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THE BIBLE IN A YEAR UPDATES

Have you enjoyed walking through the Bible so far? Have you had any insights or been surprised by your readings? Have you enjoyed it more than you thought you would? Developed a habit or reading or listening daily? We would love to hear your stories! Drop a note to Jamie Horton at jhorton@gpch.org and let her know how The Bible in a Year has impacted you or your family!

HERE you will find a multitude of other resources to help you with the reading plan, including videos, podcasts, and articles to bring greater insight to what you have read. You will also find recaps and summaries of sections for times when you may fall behind. Keep up the good work!

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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

If you are out of town or unable to be here to worship in-person this week, please join us online via the "Watch Online" link found HERE.

This Sunday, The Bible in a Year study continues and this week we are looking into Ezekiel 36:24-36. We will also have a Children at the Chancel time. See you at 9:30 a.m.!

LENT AND EASTER SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday Worship Service
Sunday, March 29, 9:30 a.m., The Sanctuary

Maundy Thursday Remembrance and Supper
Thursday, April 2, 6:30 p.m., MT Fellowship Hall
This multi-generational supper is a mosaic of beautiful traditions that we cherish from the past meshed with the new traditions we are making together as the Grace family of today. We will be led by Scripture as we walk through the final moments Jesus had with his disciples at the Last Supper. Serving one another with our very hands and actively participating in the evening, we will share this simple meal and count down the final days of the Lenten season together before turning our eyes to Good Friday. No childcare will be provided as we encourage guests and covenant partners alike to experience this beautiful family-friendly evening together. We hope that you will join us.

Good Friday Worship Service
Friday, April 3, 7 p.m., The Sanctuary

Grace's Greatest Baker
Drop-off Saturday, April 4, 1-5 p.m. Details HERE

Easter Sunday Worship--INVITE A FRIEND!
Sunday, April 5
6:30 a.m. in the Courtyard
9 and 11 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Grace en Español worship at 11:15 a.m.

Easter lily dedications are available HERE

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BEREAVEMENT

To view the latest Bereavement Report, please click here.

WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT GRACE?

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