Merry Christmas Grace Fellowship Community Church 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 12/22/25
Join Us for Sunday Worship, December 28, at 10:00 AM
Pastor Al will be preaching from Micah 5:1-2 and Matthew 2:1-12. “O Little Town of Bethlehem: The Glory and the Threat”
After the Service, you are invited to join us for a cup of coffee or tea.
Last Sunday, Pastor Al Preached on “The Immanuel Jesus: The Nitty Gritty of God's Presence”
You can re-hear the sermon using this link.
Last Week was the Fourth Week in Advent
Here is a link of the Candle Lighting Litany for Week 3: Love
On Christmas Eve, the Christmas Candle was Lit
Here is the link to the Christmas Candle lighting liturgy.
Christ Has Arrived in the Midst of Rubble!
Inspired by the book, Christ in the Rubble, by Munther Isacc, we are reminded of the destruction in Palestine taking place today. Christ was born in Bethlehem which is part of Palestine. If Jesus was born today, He would be under the rubble. The rubble represents death and destruction, but the Christ in the rubble represents hope, peace, joy and love.
Daily Prayer at 12PM by the People of Grace Fellowship Community Church
This week’s daily prayer for December 26 to January 1 is from Pastor Al.
Emmanuel, God with us.
We celebrate your entry into the world, Lord Jesus!
Even as we celebrate, we remember and pray for all who have recently lost a loved one.
Your comfort and strength be upon them and their families.
May you draw close to the sad and grieving, and may they sense your Presence in profound ways.
In the name of Emmanuel.
Amen.
New Year’s Eve Dance Party at Church, 4PM - 7PM
Let’s close out our year with a dance party. We get to be together on the last day of the year, let loose, have fun and be filled with wonder and joy.
Wear your dancing shoes and bring your favorite snack to share.
Note that you are not required to dance. You can come for the fellowship and eats!
Christmas Offering for 2025 (December 31 will be the last day to make a donation)
Each year, our church takes a special Christmas offering and directs it to an international ministry and a local ministry. This year, the international recipient will be ECWA Theological Seminary,Jos and the local ministry will be Restoration Initiatives — YWAM San Francisco (the ministry of Steve Binnquist).
If you wish to contribute to our Christmas offering, you can either write a check and note that it is for the Christmas offering or give it online.
2025 Alternative Gift Recipients (December 31 will be the last day to make a donation)
In lieu of giving gifts to each other or to our friends and family, please consider directing our funds to the following ministries.
Stott-Wallace Missionary Fund
Penuel School of Theology in the Philippines
Peace Catalyst - Bill & Julie Clark
San Fernando Alliance Church (in the Philippines): Assistance for Diana’s Family
NorCal Sabeel
Langham Partnership
The worksheets are available online or in the back of the sanctuary. After completion, place the worksheet and check in the offering box. Gift cards will be available on Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHRISTMAS OFFERING AND ALTERNATIVE GIFTS ARE ONLY SUGGESTIONS. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO GIVE TO YOUR OWN FAVORITE CHARITIES.
Socks, Hats, Scarves and Mittens Were Delivered to City Hope on Tuesday, December 23
Cana Retreat for Couples, February 6-8, 2026 at Mission Springs (January 15, 2026 is the last day for registration)
See Robert or Margie Chiang for more information.
Deeper Dive Link - Reflecting on the Sunday Experience
Every Tuesday, we will offer “A Deeper Dive,” a time to revisit the previous Sunday’s worship experience.
This space will be on Zoom every Tuesday evening, 7:00-8:30pm. Below is the zoom link which you can use every week:
Deeper Dive Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 825 9666 9506
Passcode: 728637
Questions to Consider for the Deeper Dive
1. How were you made aware of God’s presence this past Sunday—perhaps through a song, the sermon, communion, a conversation with someone at coffee hour, etc.?
2. What in the sermon particularly inspired, encouraged, or challenged you?
3. Beyond Sundays, in what ways has your worship experience been impacting your relationship with God, neighbor (near and far), and/or yourself?
Contact Pastor Al or Randy Chang if you have any questions.
Ministry Partners
Kaleo Get-Together
Our Spanish speaking participants and guests will be celebrating Christmas together on December 26 at the Juarez home. Pray as this will be the launch for a Bible Study/Deeper Dive for our Spanish speaking friends. If you have any questions, please contact Leni or Alejandro Juarez or Caroline Kennedy.
Read Brenda Wong's December InterVarsity Newsletter
Read Jubilee Immigration Advocates Newsletter
Read New College Berkeley Winter Newsletter
Transforming Society by Melba Padilla Maggay For Sale
This book explores the Church’s role in society, particularly in the Philippine context. The Philippine mission team spent time with Dr. Maggay, who is one of the founders of ISACC (Institute for Studies in Asian Church and Culture).
See Leni Juarez if you are interested in purchasing a copy for $5.00