Weekly Newsletter of Grace Church, Wallingford, PA

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Tim Zuck, Director of BFC Church Extension Ministries

More photos from August at Grace at the end of eNews

New in This Issue

August 29, 2026

Service of Surrender - TONIGHT

Saturday, August 29 at 6:30pm

Event Details

Promise Club - Tues. Sept. 8

Evening for those with physical or intellectual challenges ... BUDDIES NEEDED

Event Details & Registration

In Other News

More Information Below

Fall Ministry Guide

Coming Later This Week

Sunday Kids

Grades 1-6 remain in Sanctuary this week and next.

Sunday Worship

Pastor Aaron preaching on 1 Peter 4:12-19

Fall Start Dates

Information on Ministries starting in September

Save the Date

Key Fall Dates to Put on Your Calendar

Baptism and Membership

Let Pastor Aaron know if you are interested

Wanted: Old Photos

Looking for Photos and Memorabilia for Centennial

Grace Family News

Apartment for Rent

BFC News

Missions Seminar, Senior Adult Leader Round Table

Prayer Focus

Stroh, Jones, Sauve, College Students

Current Prayer Focus

Snapshots of Grace

August at Grace

Fall Ministry Guide - Coming This Week

Ministry Guide will replace eNews this coming Friday. Guide also coming to Church Center later this week.

Sunday Kids Note

Students in Grade 1-6 will be staying with parents from August 23 - September 6 during the sermon. Children’s bulletins will be available.

Service of Surrender

TONIGHT, August 29, 2026, 6:30 PM

This is time of year full of transitions: little ones starting pre-K or Kindergarten for the first time, kids leveling up to a new grade or a new school, young adults heading into college, families feeling the emptiness of their nest. Along with the milestones that children's growth represents, many life events like loss of health, job loss, or loss of loved ones offer us ample opportunities to deepen our trust in Jesus. But how do we do that? How do we 'just trust'?

And: How do we support each other during this season?

TONIGHT Saturday, Aug 29, we will hold a Service of Surrender, a dedicated time for us to surrender our hearts, circumstances, and futures to the Lord. There will be music, art, and drama. We will pray for each other: for students and families, teachers and administrators, for the community.

Please pray for this service: for the leaders, for those inviting others, and for the Lord to work in those He will call to attend. May He break down our defenses and use us all for His glory and our good!

Contact: Dani Sauvé or Chris Newton

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Sunday Worship

THIS Sunday, August 30, 2026, 10 AM Worship

Order of Worship: Order HERE, Lyrics Sheet HERE

Sermon: Pastor Aaron in in 1 Peter 4:12-19

After Worship: Join us in the gym for refreshments & fellowship

In the Gym Today: Information on Promise Clubs

Next Sunday: Pastor Aaron on 1 Peter 5

Online: Livestream and Past Sermons on YouTube, Worship Playlist on Spotify

Giving: Give to Grace Online, through the Mail, or Offering Boxes outside Sanctuary

Promise Club - Sept. 8

2nd Tuesdays, 6-8pm

Starting September 8

Promise Club is a welcoming place for older teens and adults with special needs to build friendships, have fun, and grow in their faith. We’ll play games, sing songs, learn about the Bible, and enjoy time together. Our hope is to create a joyful and caring community where everyone feels loved, included, and valued. Come at 6 to hangout before club begins at 6:30! Club will end at 8 and anyone needing a ride should be picked up by 8:15.

Clubs are FREE. From 6-6:30 there is an informal hangout time, some snacks will be provided or you are welcome to bring your own food for that time.

Caregivers are welcome to attend, but not required, unless the attendee needs ongoing monitoring. (Caregivers should include their information as part of the attendees registration).

Registration is Required - click the button below

FIND OUT MORE including answers to many questions on our website HERE

Contact Pastor Mark

Promise Club - Sept. 8

BUDDIES NEEDED

Come out and help us with Promise Club! You can be a buddy to one or two of the participants, or help in other ways. To find out more about how to volunteer, stop by the table in the gym this Sunday, visit our webpage HERE or contact Pastor Mark.

Register as a Volunteer below.

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Contact Mark Bickel for more info.

Young at Heart Planning

Tuesday September 8 at Noon

Planning Lunch for Young at Heart, our ministry to those 50 and older. Help us plan the guests for our monthly luncheons as well as special events throughout the year. Regular monthly lunches begin 2nd Tuesday of October at noon.

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You can find out more at griefshare.org or contact Sue Bickel or Elizabeth Piasecki

GriefShare

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Starting September 9

GriefShare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions of grief. Over 13 weeks, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal grief process. Since there are no neat, orderly stages of grief, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with grief, in all its unpredictability—and gain solid support each step of the way.

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You can find out more at divorcecare.org or contact Mike Kraemer

DivorceCare

Wednesdays at 7:00pm

Starting September 9

DivorceCare is a safe, welcoming place where people understand the difficult emotions and challenges of separation and divorce. Over 13 weeks, you’ll find relief and comfort as you learn what to expect in the days ahead and how to navigate your personal healing journey. Since separation and divorce can be messy and confusing, you’ll learn helpful ways of coping with the challenges and navigating relationships—and gain solid support each step of the way.

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Contact Fuzzy Phillips for more info.

Faith Explorers

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Starting September 16

Students in Grades K-5 dig deep into God's word, discovering their faith along the way.

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Contact Fuzzy Phillips for more info.

Youth Group

Wednesdays at 6:30pm

Starting September 16

Students in Grades 6-8 and Grades 9-12 meet every Wednesday night from 6:30-8:00 to build community and dive deep into God's word, growing in Christ together. Grades 6-8 in the fireplace room (room 103-104) and Grades 9-12 in room 201.

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Contact Pastor Aaron for more info.

Joint Worship Service with JuAhn Church

Sunday, September 13, 10am

Join us for a combined worship service with our Korean brothers and sisters! JuAhn normally meets at Grace at 2pm on Sunday's, but on Sept. 13 they will be with us at 10am for a joint service. Reception to follow in the Gym.

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Contact Pastor Aaron or Fuzzy Phillips for more info.

International Festival

Saturday, October 3

Join us for a day of fun, free food, and diversity as we celebrate the rich cultures that make up our neighborhoods! There will also be lots of activities for children and youth as well as Adults of all ages.

Exact time of the event will be decided shortly. If you or someone you know would like to create a booth with food and other ethnic displays, please contact Pastor Aaron. Volunteer registration will open in September.

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Contact Pastor Mark for more info.

Centennial Celebration

Sunday, October 18, 10 am

God has blessed Grace Church with 100 years of ministry in Delco! We want to celebrate God's faithfulness in worship, testimony, video, and the Word. On Sunday, October 18, we are planning a very special service at 10 am with guests from throughout the history of Grace. We will follow the service with a meal together, including special activities for the kids.

Fall Baptism

We are planning for a fall Baptism and Membership Service. If you would like to be baptized or to join the church please talk to Pastor Aaron ASAP so we can be sure to get you in! Contact Pastor Aaron.

Wanted: Old Grace Photos / Memorabilia

Do you have old photos of Grace Church, photos of key people or events in Grace's past, or memorabilia of Grace from days gone by? The Centennial Committee is looking for these for a series of videos and displays being prepared for our October 100th Anniversary Celebration. Please contact Pastor Mark for a link to drop digital copies of photos, or for more information on displays. If you would like to help with our Centennial Celebration on Sunday, October 18 , also let Mark know. contact Pastor Mark

eNews August 29, 2026