NEWS & EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
New Sermon Series: 6 Spiritual Principles That Will Change Your Life - Starts on April 21
A principle is a rule of action or conduct. Whether we know it or not, each of us lives by a set of principles. Some of these rules we learned in childhood, some we learned through failure, and some through success. The Bible is timeless and trusted. The eternal God continues to speak to us today through His Word. Join us as we explore how God’s principles for life remain constant and will guide us into a life of peace and joy.
New Partners Recognition - May 19
Join us on Sunday, May 19th as we recognize our new church partners during the service.
Get Connected Gathering - May 19
Are you new to Grace Church? Do you want to build new friendships, learn more about our church family, and explore serving opportunities? Join us for the Get Connected Gathering on Sunday, May 19th at 6pm in the Youth Room. Enjoy an opportunity to ask questions and get to know our pastor, his wife, and other leaders over appetizers and snacks. Childcare is provided. Sign up in the lobby or by clicking the link below. Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Gather Together POTLUCK - May 22 to June 8
Gather Together is an opportunity for our entire church family to connect outside of the Sunday service. Each gathering provides an opportunity to deepen relationships and growing our faith over a shared meal. Details of the Gather Togethers are on each individual signup sheet in the lobby or through the online signup link below.
Nursery & Grace Kids Park Play Date - May 26
Come join us at Westridge Park following the service as we connect with other parents while the kids play. Bring a picnic lunch. For more information, please contact Cristeen Kunze at cristeen@gracechurchfremont.org.
Partnership Class - June 2
Learn more about what it means to become a partner at Grace Church. Click the link below to sign up now. Sign up sheet is also available in the church lobby. Childcare and dinner are provided. Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Summer Small Groups - June 16
This summer, Grace Church will go through a five-session small group entitled, “Good News.” There is someone in your life right now that God has uniquely positioned you to reach with the gospel. This study will prepare you to be ready when that time comes. The small groups will start the week of 6/16 and will meet every other week, ending by 8/17. There will be a small group leader’s training after worship on 6/9. If you are interested in being a small group leader, please sign up in the lobby or email Pastor Gregg at gregg@gracechurchfremont.org.
PAST EVENTS
Mother's Day Bake Sale (CORE Youth Summer Camp Fundraiser) - May 12
Help send teens to Summer Camp 2019 by donating baked goods and/or purchasing them on Mother’s Day, May 12th! If you’d like to bake or donate baked goods, please sign up in the church lobby or click the link below to sign up now.
Seminar: 10 Ways to Support Grace Church Without Writing a Check - May 5
Ever wanted to do more for God’s Kingdom and the ministry at Grace Church but felt limited by your current financial situation? If your answer is yes, then this seminar is for you.
David Bennett will discuss how to give yet have more money (besides God's blessing) and how to give the same asset twice. David’s background in financial advising and pastoring has equipped him to help people fulfill God's call on their lives in some creative ways. Everyone who attends will benefit from this seminar regardless of their spiritual gifts or physical resources.
Grace Kids Raffle Fundraiser - April 28 & May 5
Participate in the Grace Kids Raffle Fundraiser and help kids go to camp this summer! Raffle tickets can be purchased before and after the service on Sunday, April 28 and May 5. Tickets are $1 each or $20 for 25 tickets. All proceeds will go towards off-setting the cost for a week-long summer camp for 3rd-5th graders. All raffle prizes have been donated by local businesses such as Cal Academy of Science, Niles Canyon Railway, Chick-fil-A, and Gilroy Gardens. For more information, please contact Charla Alino.
Good Friday & Easter Sunday Service - April 19 & April 21
Come and join us for our Good Friday Service on Friday, April 19 at 7:00pm and then celebrate Easter Sunday with us on Sunday, April 21 at 10:30am. Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the Easter Sunday Service.
Church Work Day - April 13
Please come out and show your support on Saturday, April 13th for Church Work Day. There is a lot of work to get done around the building, and there will be something to do for everyone. Pizza lunch will be provided. Click the link below to sign up now. Sign up sheet is also available in the church lobby. Please contact Daniel Na (daniel@gracechurchfremont.org) if you have any questions. Time: 9:30am – 12:00pm.Guest Speaker: Leedah Wong - March 31
On Sunday, March 31, Leedah Wong will be our guest speaker. Leedah was recently appointed as the newest NextGen church planter. He is currently raising financial support while developing a core team of leaders with the plan of launching Restore Church in Fremont in 2020.
Farewell Celebration for Pastor Bill & Jeannean Kintner - March 24
Join us this Sunday, March 24, for a farewell celebration for Pastor Bill & Jeannean Kintner. For the past 30 years, they have faithfully served at Grace Church. The celebration will be held in the youth room. This is an opportunity for us to express our appreciation for all they have done for our church family.
Nursery & Children's Ministry Park Play Date - March 10
Come join us at Westridge Park following the service as we connect with other parents while the kids play. Bring a picnic lunch. For more information, please contact Cristeen Kunze at cristeen@gracechurchfremont.org. Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm
BASS Convention - March 7-9
Grace Church Fremont is registered for the BASS Church Workers Conventionon March 7 to March 9, 2019 in Castro Valley.
If you are interested in attending, create your account by visiting the BASS website: https://bassconvention.org/express_pass.cfm
Enter our Grace Church pass code (GUTAE) and print out your Express Pass and Name Badge. Cut out the Name Badge, bring it to the convention and BASS will provide the plastic sleeves when you arrive.
For more information about workshops and exhibits, visit their website or pick up a copy of the program available in the church lobby.
CORE & Children's Ministry Rummage Sale - March 9
Come support the Grace Church kids and teens at our rummage sale to help raise funds for summer camp. The rummage sale will be held at church on Saturday, March 9th from 9am- 2pm. Donations of new or gently used items (except furniture, TVs, and oversized items) would be greatly appreciated. Donation drop-offs are on Sundays, February 17, 24, & 31 from 10am-10:20am and 11:45am-12:00pm outside the hallway next to Room 1.
Partnership Class - March 9
Learn more about what it means to become a partner at Grace Church. Click the link below to sign up now. Sign up sheet is also available in the church lobby. Childcare and dinner are provided. Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
Sermon Series: Love Like That - started on January 20
If you have missed the previous Love Like That sermons, we invite you to catch up online. Click the link below to access the audio/video of the service.
Let’s be honest. How many times have you fallen short at being a good friend, a wise parent, or a self-giving spouse because you didn't love—truly love—at the highest level? It’s tough. We’re bound to fail. The bar is so high, especially if you aspire to love like Jesus. But it’s not impossible. As followers of Jesus, we were meant to radically love those around us and give the world a glimpse of what God is like. But this is easier said than done. What does it actually mean to love like Jesus? And why do we so quickly get bogged down in our own selfishness, sin, and futile efforts? In this new sermon series, we will be examining Jesus’s life and character traits to give practical definition to what it means to love like Jesus. The Holy Spirit invites us to trade detachment, exclusivity, judgment, fear, and self-concern for mindfulness, approachability, grace, boldness, and self-giving. He empowers us to love like Jesus, and frees us to experience genuine joy.