October 18, 2025
Happy Saturday, Grace Vineyard Family and Friends,
The weekend is underway and it’s time for us to do our weekly update.
I’ll start off by telling you what I have in mind for our gathering tomorrow.
Going Deeper with the 3 Rs of Grace
Last Sunday I talked talked about what the Bible has to stay about a vision for the future and a mission for how to get there. In that context, we talked about “the 3 Rs of Grace” — Real God, Real People, Restoring Lives. It turns out there’s a lot for us to learn and apply in our lives on this topic, so this Sunday I’m planning on going deeper with the 3 Rs of Grace. If you missed last Sunday, or just could use another refresher, I would recommend you watch or listen to the message. Here it is on our YouTube channel:
And here it is on our GraceTalks.org podcast:
I do love seeing you face to face when we get together on Sunday mornings, but if you can’t be there in person, the next best thing is to join us on line. Here’s the info for that: you can join us online on Zoom with this link Zoom Meeting ID 153 112 432, Passcode 684814 and you can also find our livestream on Facebook Live at facebook.com/gracevcf.
Mom 2 Mom is Next Friday, October 24
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 24th at 6pm at Grace Vineyard on the terrace for a program that will include sharing a meal, connecting, inspiration and resources. Childcare will be provided- please let Sheri know how many kids/what ages. To find out more, call Sheri Winter at 760-208-8403.
Fall Women’s Retreat
Our 2025 Women’s Retreat is next month! It all takes place November 14-16 in Pine Valley, and our guest speaker is Blair Fabry. Our retreat’s theme this year is “When Trees Walk – Lessons in Spiritual Sight”, from Mark 8:22-26. There will be a sign up table in the lobby with all the info you need to get registered. Please stop by this Sunday, or contact Kim Ohst at text/call: 760-519-4558, email:kimohst@gmail.com. Private bath lodges are $270, shared bathroom lodges are $250 and dorm rooms are $215. There are a limited number of Private Bath Lodges available. You can pay online or place money/checks in the offering, or even pay at the Retreat Info table on Sunday morning. When paying online or in the offering, please note that the payment is for the retreat. In order to reserve the appropriate room, please email and let Kim know what kind of room you are reserving when you make a payment. Kim will confirm with you if that type of room is available. $50 deposit will hold the room. You can see more info about the retreat by clicking here.
C4C 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Fund Raiser
Coming up next Saturday, on October 25, is our Convicted For Christ’s 3rd annual Golf Tournament Fund Raiser.
Join us for C4C’s 3rd Annual fundraiser to change lives after incarceration. Your round funds housing, mentorship, and second chances.
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dos Osos Golf Club
2492 Old Ranch Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Go to https://www.convicted4christ.org/ to register and find out all the information. You can also talk with Michael or Snake on Sunday morning if you have any questions. I think we are just about at the signup deadline, so this is the time to jump in!
Friday after Thanksgiving is Thanksgiving in the Park
I know it’s a still little more than a month away, but I wanted to get this in all of our minds as the weeks start to fly by. On Friday, November 28 (the day after Thanksgiving Day), we will be joining Convicted For Christ ministries in putting on a giant Thanksgiving Dinner for our unsheltered friends at Fireside Park in Oceanside. Very soon we’ll start organizing volunteers for making turkeys and all the fixins, and most importantly, those who will come and serve. So, mark your calendars now, and watch for details coming your way very soon.
Let’s Fill Up Our Benevolence Fund
We are starting to get closer to the holiday season, when requests for financial help tend to increase around here. Would you pray about giving an offering for benevolence in addition to your regular tithing? It’s really true what Jesus said – “it is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). If you choose to give a benevolence offering online, just mention “Benevolence” in the place where you can include a note about your donation. Thanks!
I hope you enjoy the rest of your Saturday!
With blessings and love,
Ron Ohst
Tithes and Offerings Online
THANKS for taking ownership in the life and ministry of Grace Vineyard! And thanks to all of you who are stepping into a lifestyle of generosity with your tithes and offerings. It really does take all of us doing our part with the income God has entrusted to us for His church. If you’d like to give your tithe or offering online, click the donate button below. If you’re giving to a specific fund (like benevolence or missions), just be sure to say that when you are given an option to add a note with your donation.