enews July 3, 2026
Seek God while he’s here to be found,
pray to him while he’s close at hand.
Let the wicked abandon their way of life
and the evil their way of thinking.
Let them come back to God, who is merciful,
come back to our God, who is lavish with forgiveness.
8-11 “I don’t think the way you think.
The way you work isn’t the way I work.”
God’s Decree.
“For as the sky soars high above earth,
so the way I work surpasses the way you work,
and the way I think is beyond the way you think.
Just as rain and snow descend from the skies
and don’t go back until they’ve watered the earth,
Doing their work of making things grow and blossom,
producing seed for farmers and food for the hungry,
So will the words that come out of my mouth
not come back empty-handed.
They’ll do the work I sent them to do,
they’ll complete the assignment I gave them.
Isaiah 55:6-11, The Message
Love Your Neighbors and Support Your Community by Joining With Our Neighbors in a Blood Drive!
Sunday, July 26, 9:00am-1:00pm
Tribe Strength & Fitness, 425 Boulder Ct., Suite 300/400, Pleasanton CA 94566
Bloodmobile Parked on Backside of Building
Appointments: sbcdonor.org
CALLING ALL KIND PEOPLE
When I describe someone who loves others, makes sure they are well-taken care of, and likes to extend warmth and generosity to the community, who do you think of? That person should be a GraceWay Deacon! If you or someone you know would like to know more about becoming a Deacon, please email pastor Mary at mary@gracewaylife.org.
NOMINATE YOUR NEXT ELDERS
Has God put someone on your mind as the next elder for GraceWay? Fill out this form to let us know! We would love to follow up. (Please no self-nominations)
2026 VBS Illumination Station
2026 VBS Illumination Station | July 13-17, 8:45am-12pm
VBS is just over a week away and we are so excited to welcome a little more than 100 kids and almost 60 volunteers to GraceWay Church to celebrate and learn about who Jesus really is! In John 8:12, Jesus tells the crowd, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” Kids will discover this truth in their bible rotation and through games, crafts, snacks and music. Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers and to the church for your generous support. See below for ways the church can continue to support the best week of the summer!
PRAYER
Continue to pray for the kids and volunteers who are attending VBS. Pray for their safety, but more importantly for God to work in their hearts to develop a close relationship with Him.
SET-UP SUNDAY: July 12 11:30-2pm
On July 12 after service, we will transform the church to reflect Jesus as the light of the world. Come help us make this transition by moving chairs and furniture, hanging up decorations, blowing up balloons to make arches and columns as well as other fun projects. Stay for as long as you can, this is a call for “All Hands on Deck” to make this place a welcoming and fun environment for our guests on July 13.
VBS MISSION PROJECT
This summer we will partner with the Tri-Valley Haven (https://trivalleyhaven.org/food-pantry/) food pantry again to supply food donations and monetary gifts(gracewaylife.org/give) for families who struggle to put food on the table.
Please see the list for needed food donations.
Any questions? Contact Tina LaDue: tina@gracewaylife.org
Volunteer Appreciation
If you serve at GraceWay, let's appreciate each other! We are looking forward to celebrating another year of loving our community and following Jesus by using the gifts He has given to us.
Mark your calendar for August 16, 1:00pm-3:00pm, at Da Boccery. Middle school on up welcome to RSVP.
Covenant Partners interest Lunch
August 2, 11:30am
Have you found your church home at GraceWay? Come find out more about what it means to be a Covenant Partner! Join us for an informational lunch and Q/&A after church August 2.
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.