enews February 13, 2026
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Baptism
If you have given your heart to Jesus and are ready to take the next step, fill out the form to learn more and mark your faith with baptism.
Lent Prayer Meeting
Sundays, 3pm, in the Sanctuary
Starting Sunday, February 22 until Easter, we are praying together at 3pm in the Sanctuary. We have access to a good and loving God through prayer. And we have each other to draw us into prayer, pray for one another, and encourage each other to pray. We will be exploring kinds of prayer, praying for others, and meeting together in the presence of God.
PLAN TO PRAY
1. What works for you? Plan a time alone or with a group to pray this season - find a dedicated time and quiet place to meet with Jesus.
2. Submit your prayer requests and read about prayer requests as we list them in enews
3. Pray with your church family, either Friday mornings at 8:30am or Sunday afternoons at 3pm
Let's choose time with Jesus this spring.
Ash Wednesday
February 18, Any time between 7am - 9am
As we remember what Jesus did to win our hearts, we begin the 40 day journey of Lent with Ash Wednesday. A time of quiet reflection, prayer, and ashes reminds us that from dust we came and to dust we will return (Ecclesiastes 3:20). It is Jesus who came to bring us resurrection, in this life and the next.
Kick off your Lent journey this year by stopping by the church any time between 7am and 9am for prayer and a symbol of ashes.
CALLING ALL STORIES OF PRAISE!
Has God impacted your life, and you want to share about it? Whether it happened before you were born and led to where you are or it's something that happened this week, WE WANT TO HEAR ABOUT IT!
If you are willing to share your story on camera, we want to highlight it at our Good Friday Service (Friday, April 3) to remind our brothers and sisters that Jesus brings life to all who put our faith in Him.
Food Truck Sunday
February 22
The first Sunday after Ash Wednesday, we are kicking off Lent with food and fellowship!
Bring a few dollars and stay after church to try a new local food truck (HP Taco Truck).
We will pray together, eat, and meet new friends of the business park.
2026 VBS Illumination Station
July 13-17, 8:45am-12pm
All kids, preschoolers (3 years of age and potty-trained) through rising 6th graders are invited to Illumination Station VBS this summer. Kids will have so much fun answering the question Jesus asked his disciples, "Who do you say that I am?". Through games, crafts, music, snacks and Bible stories, kids will discover that Jesus is the light of the world!
Fill out the registration form at gracewaylife.org/vbs and save a spot for your kids today!
We love adult and teen (rising 7th graders-12th graders) volunteers who love to point kids to Jesus! If you are available to serve, sign up at gracewaylife.org/vbs
Any questions? Contact Tina LaDue tina@gracewaylife.org
GraceWay Men's Speaker Breakfast
Our guest speaker this month is Marcie Senter of Shepherd's Gate. Marcie will be giving us an update on Shepherd’s Gate including its' mission, issues and challenges. In case you are unaware: through the prayers and support from friends like you, Shepherd’s Gate helps women and children overcome abuse, addiction and homelessness.
Friends are always welcome.
When: 8:00 am, Monday, February 16
Where: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton
Enjoy bagels, muffins, mixed fruit, coffee, tea and more.
New Small Group | Monday Night, 7pm
Join us for lent as we explore the spiritual practice of prayer. We will be using John Mark Comer's guide to prayer, discussing prayer through the Bible, and praying for each other.
We will meet in person at GraceWay Church and online.
Helping H@nds Ministry
As you may have heard, Microsoft will be ending security update support for Windows 10 this October. To help our community stay safe and up to date, the Helping H@nds Tech Support Team is offering free assistance with upgrading to Windows 11.
Microsoft has recently released a new procedure that allows many computers to make the transition for free, though not every system will meet even the recently relaxed requirements. Our team will gladly meet with you to check your PC and guide you through the process if we conclude it is possible.
For details or to schedule help, please contact the church office (or click for more info about Helping H@nds).
JOIN A LIFE GROUP!
If you are looking to grow in your spiritual walk with your church family, consider joining a GraceWay Life Group.
Inquire at gracewaylife.org/lifegroups
Volunteer opportunities with CityServe of the Tri-Valley Senior Services include Caring Visitors, Transportation Assistance, Exercise Class Helpers, and Family Caregiver Support Groups.
OTHER WAYS TO GET INVOLVED
SERVE
If you are looking for other ways to get involved at GraceWay, learn more about how to serve through our website. There are many outlets and opportunities, and it's a great way to practice BLESSing our community.
PRAYER REQUEST FORM
If you are interested in requesting prayer for a specific need, you can submit it through the form on our website. Each submission will be received electronically by a member of office staff as well as the leader of the prayer team.
NEED DEACON SUPPORT?
Our Deacons are ready to serve! If you are in need of meals, prayer, in home communion, or have other needs that the Deacons can assist with, please email, or call (925) 846-4436. One of the Deacons will get back to you soon.