Dear Grace Family,
These announcements and prayer requests are being sent out every Thursday to inform us of what is happening in and the needs of our church. Please send any announcements or prayer requests to office@gfccsf.org by Tuesday evening.
Announcements for the Week of 8/11/25
Join Us for Sunday Worship, August 17 at 10:00 AM
As part of the Prophets of Freedom series, Pastor All will be preaching from Zephaniah 1:1-3, 14-16; 2:3; 3:8-13, 20. “The End of Evil: How to Survive the Day of the Lord”
Last Sunday, Pastor Al Preached on “Ninevah Has Fallen! On Rejoicing When Evil Goes Down in Flames”
If you want to re-listen to Pastor Al’s sermon (and any other previous sermons), you can do so on our church’s website.
Sermons | GFCC (gfccsf.org)
Daily Prayer at 12PM by the People of Grace Fellowship Community Church
From Palestine to Ocean Ave. in SF, we pray for our world. Here’s our prayer for the week of Aug. 15-21:
God of Peace, we lament the loss of Colden Kimber, a 28-year-old SF State student, who stepped into harm’s way to protect a woman and her two children on Ocean Ave and was fatally stabbed. We pray for his family and friends, who mourn his senseless death. Give us courage like Colden to protect the vulnerable and marginalized in our violent streets. Amen.
“A clasp of the hands in prayer is the beginning of an uprising against the disorder of… [our neighborhoods].”
Confirmation Blessing
What a joy and privilege it was to hear from our youth who are on their journey of faith and from their mentors. We were all able to bless Christa, Amanda and Naomi.
(You can see more pictures under Family Matters and Prayer Requests)
Thank You Card from Creativity Explored
Grace Fellowship had the opportunity to host Creativity Explored’s summer program, Camp Imaginate, for the past 8 weeks. We receive the attached Thank you card.
Interfaith Court Vigils at ICE (Through the Month of August)
ICE immigration courts have become sites of fear and danger for many immigrants simply trying to access due diligence.
If you would like to offer presence and spiritual solidarity, prayer and pastoral care, art, music and witness, please consider being a part of the Interfaith Court Vigils.
Love Feast on Sunday, August 17 (Fundraiser for the Philippines Mission Trip in October)
Please plan on staying to enjoy some Filipino music, food and pictures. You will get to hear from some of the trip participants. The participants are Shane Chao, Robert and Margie Chiang, Alejandro and Leni Juarez, Caroline Kennedy and Al Tizon. During our time in the Philippines, we will be spending time with our Mission partners and other ministries.
We invite you to help support this trip financially. You can contribute by going online or placing a check in our offering box (clearly marked for the Mission trip).
Upcoming Discussion: Kairos Palestine Document Monday, Aug 18, 5 pm
The Kairos Palestine Document, formally titled "A Moment of Truth: A word of faith, hope and love from the heart of Palestinian suffering," was written in 2009 by a group of Palestinian Christian leaders representing various historic churches in the Holy Land.
Discussion Details
Kairos Document (2009)
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85362998942
If you have any questions, contact Michael Leslie
A Sequel to the 2009 Kairos Document
A new Kairos document was just published last week!
Check it out and add your signature!
Kairos 2025
Invitation to Bay Area Christian Connection Church’s Annual Church Picnic, Saturday, August 30
“My name is Tashae. I am the Bay Area Christian Connection Church Chair. We would like to invite you and members of your church to fellowship with us at our annual church picnic.
This year the picnic will be held on August 30, 2025 at the Lafayette Reservoir Park in Lafayette, CA. 3849 Mount Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA. We will be located at the Upper Picnic Site. Parking is $7. Picnic will be held from 11am- 3pm. Come out and join us! Please use the Eventbrite link below to register for attendance for all individuals in your party. Children included. The deadline to register is August 15th. Come out and enjoy food, fellowship, and fun! If you have any questions please reply to this email. Can't wait to see you!
God bless you.”
Rev. Dr. Soong-Chan Rah will be Preaching on Sunday, August 31
Dr. Soong-Chan Rah is the Robert Boyd Munger Professor of Evangelism at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Bio
We will be serving a light lunch after service to hear more from Dr. Rah. If you would like to attend, please Sign Up
Church at the Crossroad Conference, September 11 to 13
Pastor Al had mentioned this conference when he was sharing about his recent trip to Palestine.
Church at the Crossroads is a gathering of Christians who recognize that the church stands at a defining moment…. Note that the conference is in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, but there is a virtual component. If you register for the virtual attendance, you will receive a recording of the conference for 7 days.
Church at the Crossroads – Conference for Christians Committed to Peacemaking
Jubilee Immigration Advocates 10 Year Anniversary Celebration, Friday, September 12
10 years ago, Grace Fellowship Community Church “birthed” Jubilee Immigration Advocates in our church building. We want to celebrate with them all the good work Jubilee has done and continues to do for those who are voiceless and marginalized.
Please use this link to reserve your ticket.
Joint Worship Service with Redeemer Community Church on Sunday, September 14 (Refreshment time to follow)
Rev. Dr. Robert Chao Romero will be our guest preacher that Sunday. He will also be the keynote speaker at Jubilee Immigration Advocate’s 10 year anniversary celebration.
Bio — Robert Chao Romero
Save the Date - Church Barbecue - Saturday, September 20
Washington Park in Burlingame (same place as last year). More information to follow,
Freedom Stories
We have been blessed hearing Freedom Stories from our brothers and sisters in our congregation. Let this be an open invitation to anyone who wants to share his/her freedom story with the congregation to contact Pastors Al or Paul.
Ministry Partners
Clare Crawford Reflects on 10 Years at Jubilee Immigration Advocates
Celebrate with us on Sept. 12th!