Weekly Update 10-10-2026

October 10, 2026

Hello Grace Vineyard Family and Friends,

It’s time to touch base with the Weekly Update.  Here’s some of the noteworthy things happening around Grace Vineyard right now.

Malaysia Mission Begins Tomorrow

Steve and Lisa Rogers, and Mark Newell leave tomorrow for Malaysia! They will be going to 3 cities: Ranau, Miri, and Kuching, and will be spending a week in each city carrying the message and the power of the Kingdom of God.  Please join me in praying for them on a daily basis (or multiple times every day if you can).  Prayer is absolutely essential!  Also, we could use more financial partners to help cover the cost of the trip (they have raised all but $3,300 of the total cost, so it sure would be nice to see a last minute bunch of donations come in).  If you’d like to contribute financially, you can use this link: gracevcf.org/donate-malaysia, or you could bring a donation to church tomorrow.  For our missions moment we will be bringing the team up and praying over them as a congregation.

The Gospel of Mark, Week 2

Have you heard the phrase, “Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be broken”? I think what I’m about to say will make some of you happy — last week I launched a study of the Gospel of Mark and said that I was hoping to cover all 16 chapters in 8 weeks so we could be finished by the beginning of Advent on November 29.  Well, I got some feedback after our first Sunday that the pace was just too fast, so in the spirit of being flexible I’m going to let go of that goal, and walk through Mark with you at a more reasonable pace.  This week I’m planning on covering Mark 2:23-3:12.  Mark gives us 2 stories back to back where the Pharisees, who appear to have appointed themselves as the moral police, seem to have little care for people’s needs but a lot of care for making sure people followed the Sabbath rules the way they thought they should.  I’m calling this week’s message, “Loving People More than Religion” and I think that’s a timeless message that I need to always be reminded of.  If you can get 5-10 minutes before tomorrow, please read Mark 2:23-3:12 to prepare your hearts.

Here’s last week’s message if you’d like to watch it again:

Sanctuary – With Liz & Sean Thomas

With Steve Rogers out of the country for the rest of the month, you may be wondering who’s going to be teaching at the Sunday Evening service?  Great news!  Liz & Sean Thomas — the couple I introduced to you who have moved from the Chicago area to plant a Vineyard church in Escondido — are going to be leading Sunday nights while Steve is gone.  This would be a great opportunity for you to get to know them better, so consider this a fresh invitation to come to Sunday Evening Sanctuary.  It starts with a shared meal at 6pm, and then moves into worship led by Ammee Huzil and then Bible teaching.

Monthly Prayer After Church This Sunday

Right after church this week, we’ll be meeting on the terrace for one hour to pray together.  You can come for any portion of the hour.  Prayer is really powerful!  The book of James says quite simply, “You have not, because you ask not.”  Jesus has urged all of His followers to pray and not give up.  Making our requests known to God in prayer is a crucial part of our life in Jesus.  I hope you’ll join us.

Mom 2 Mom Benefit Rummage Sale October 24

In just 2 weeks from now, Mom 2 Mom will be having a Benefit Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 24, from 9-1pm at Grace Vineyard.  Please drop off your donations on Friday, October 23rd.  And then come by on the 24th to find a bunch of treasures at great prices!

Mom2Mom Meets on October 23rd

Our next Mom2Mom group will be on October 23, at 6pm.  Are you a mom in need of support from other moms? Or are you a mom who has been there and wants to lend your support to others?  Then you are welcome to Mom 2 Mom, a peer to peer and mentoring group designed to uplift, enrich, share and connect moms.  We’ll gather Friday, October 23 at 6pm at Grace Vineyard on the terrace for a program that will include sharing a meal, connecting, and inspiration.  Childcare will be provided- please let Sheri know how many kids/what ages.  To find out more, call Sheri Winter at 760-208-8403.

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