enews February 27, 2026
For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
Psalm 100:5, NIV
Jesus often withdrew to lonely places & prayed
Luke 5:16
It is our birthday!
Did you know that GraceWay Church turns 150 this year? The first meeting of Pleasanton Presbyterian church (now GraceWay) was just 11 people on August 11, 1876, and we want to celebrate!
If you have ideas, or you just love the church, join our Birthday Committee to find out how we can honor God and our history for all that He has done through this church over the years.
Created New Kids Event - March 29
GraceWay Kids celebrate Easter in Sunday school on March 29 at 9:45am with crafts, games, the gospel story and an Easter Egg Hunt. Preschoolers and Kindergarten - 5th grade students will explore the story of redemption—a story that began at creation and the fall, climaxed at the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus, and continues through all who walk in new identities as God’s children! Easter isn’t merely an ancient story disconnected from our modern reality. The story of Easter reaches into our lives and changes the very core of who we are!
Invite friends and RSVP by Thursday, March 26 at gracewaylife.org/kidseaster to let us know you’ll be there. We can’t wait to celebrate Jesus and his amazing gift of grace and love with you!
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.
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.
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
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.