enews November 21, 2025
giving
GraceWay is on mission with God to love our community—one neighbor at a time—by helping them find and follow Jesus. Every gift you give is dedicated to God and fuels that mission.
As you reflect on your year-end giving, you can view or manage your contributions at gracewaylife.org/give.
Need help? Email us anytime at contactus@gracewaylife.org - we’ll respond quickly!
Operation Christmas Child
Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a wonderful tradition at GraceWay Church and we invite everyone to join us in preparing gifts for kids around the world who may have never received a Christmas gift before. Each gift offers the kids who receive them an opportunity to hear about Jesus and His good news as well.
Pick up a shoe box and instructions for packing in the Family Room next to the front door. Filled boxes can be returned to GraceWay during National Collection Week November 17-24.
Speaking of National Collection Week, we are looking for volunteers to serve in 2 hour shifts as people drop off their filled shoe boxes. Please prayerfully consider giving your time to help - training will be provided. You can sign up on-line or in person this Sunday, November 9. Look for Joanne Meyer at the OCC table after the service.
It is a joy to make a big impact in a child’s life in this small way. Contact Joanne Meyer or Fiona Parken if you have any questions.
Ladies tea
GraceWay Women invite you to a Christmas Tea on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 from 10:00-11:30am. Enjoy music, a devotion, food and great conversation! This is a terrific opportunity to invite friends and neighbors as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the comfort and joy He brings.
Please let us know you can attend by filling out the RSVP. We look forward to seeing you!
Please RSVP at gracewaylife.org/LadiesTea or sign up in person on Sunday, November 23 and 30.
When: 10:00am - 11:30am, Friday, Dec. 5th
Where: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton
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).
Help us brighten the holidays for families in the Tri-Valley! Bring a new or gently used backpack, and we will distribute them to kids in our community at CityServe's Christmas "Free Market."
Pick up your Operation Christmas Child shoebox at our Halloween Family Fun fest, fill it with goodies, and bring it back before November 17. It will go to a child who will receive the gifts and the story of Jesus through Samaritan's Purse.
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.