enews November 7, 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.
Friendsgiving Dinner
GraceWay Youth Group is hosting a Friendsgiving Dinner for their peers 6th -12th grade. We are looking forward to eating together and giving thanks to God for His good gifts through worship, friendship, and fun!
Check out the details, save the date and invite your friends.
When: Friday, November 14th, 7-9:00pm
Who: Students (6th-12 grade)
Where: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Pleasanton
Contact jeff@gracewaylife.org if you have any questions.
Awana Club
AWANA Club at GraceWay is a dynamic Friday night program for kids ages 4 through 6th grade, designed to build faith through Scripture memory, games, and meaningful relationships. Children grow in God's Word while having fun and connecting with caring leaders.
Registration is now open for the Fall 2025 session!
Program Info:
Dates: August 15 – November 21, 2025
Time: Fridays, 6:30–8:30 PM
Location: GraceWay Church, 1183 Quarry Lane, Suite B, Pleasanton, CA
Ages: 4 years old – Grade 6
Cost: $100/child for 14 sessions
Discounts: Early Bird, Sibling, and Volunteer available
Register/More Info: Awana Registration
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
Two ways to work alongside other non-profit organizations and help to feed Tri-Valley families:
Stuff the Truck Event: Saturday, November 15
10am-2pm
We’re partnering with other community non-profit organizations for a Stuff the Truck collaboration event, taking place in three locations – Pleasanton, Livermore, and Dublin.
You can volunteer to work a two-hour shift, canvassing store fronts, inviting shoppers to help fill the truck with food items for families in need. Or you can buy and donate food items yourself.
Encourage friends and family to join in! This is a fun, high-energy, community-facing event—perfect for sharing our mission of loving our community one neighbor at a time.
Holiday Food Drive:
Sunday, November 16
GraceWay Church has the opportunity to partner with the Amador Valley chapter of the National Assistance League (a non-profit philanthropic organization that meets in our church) in a Holiday Food Drive.
Our church can help by collecting non-perishable food items and grocery store gift cards.
Please bring your donations to the church by Sunday, November 16 to help ensure families in the Tri-Valley have a joyful and well-stocked holiday season.
Thank you for prayerfully considering how you can serve our community!
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.