Minister’s Message (Page 2)

Dear Graceview family, As we reflect on the many ways our faith guides us, I want to touch on a topic that, while not always at the forefront of our minds, is deeply significant: the relationship between our Christian faith and the Jewish people. This connection is one that we often take for granted, but it’s essential to remember the deep roots of our spiritual heritage. Earlier, we heard from Jorge Sedaca of Chosen People Ministries, whose message offered us…

Dear Graceview Family,As we approach the beginning of September, I hope you’ve had a restful and joyful summer. It’s always a delight to see familiar faces returning as we kick off another church season filled with opportunities to grow in faith and community.We have some exciting news to share! First, we’re thrilled to announce that we expect our new Music Director to join us in early October. In the meantime, our beloved brother in Christ, Harry Learoyd, has graciously offered…

Dear Graceview congregants, Some of you know that Iris and I were away for a road trip to the States in June. We visited many gorgeous museums, more than we anticipated. In D.C., most of them are huge and free, but we wished we had a e-scooter or automated wheelchair to help us navigate the vast spaces within those dozen museums! (^^) The Holocaust Memorial Museum was deeply moving. The Air and Space Museum was awe-inspiring. The U.S. Capitol and…

May His blessings overflow! I believe grace is what Jesus Christ offers to each and every one of us, and gratitude is our natural response to His overflowing grace. Gratitude is therefore quite an easily recognizable trait among Christ believers. You know what my heart is filled with gratitude each day when I wake up and just know that I am still alive and well. I pray that you feel the same way. Let us pause and give thanks to…

Dear Graceview Family, Ministers and elders are supposed to be empathic, aren’t they?  In fact as a community grounded in faith, there’s a beautiful journey ahead of us as we all strive to cultivate greater empathy.  Reflecting on Jesus’ life, we see how He defied societal norms by embracing those on the margins.  He didn’t judge or correct them; rather, He genuinely enjoyed their company and connected with them on a profound level.  Jesus’s ability to understand their struggles and…