Life @ Gracepoint Berkeley
Words and mission statements—as important as they are—aren’t enough to communicate the full story of life here at Gracepoint Berkeley. Here are some personal moments of how we live out our core values and God’s commands day by day throughout our ministries.Blogroll
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Living it Out Archive
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For the sake of the call
Posted on July 8, 2009 | 3 CommentsSubmitted by Jason… It’s been one year since our Austin team left from Gracepoint Berkeley… When I stop to think about it, so much of the world says that I shouldn’t give it all in anything that I do. The key to happiness is supposed... -
To feed a child
Posted on July 1, 2009 | 1 CommentSubmitted by Kevin, Senior, SFSU 30hour famine really forced me to not eat. I never fasted before and my intentions going into it were very relaxed. I told myself that it wouldn’t be so bad because it was just for a day and that there... -
Going to the chapel
Posted on June 23, 2009 | 4 CommentsSubmitted by Ahmi… I wanted to share about one couple and their journey as they dated and got married. Around the time they were going to meet each others’ parents, one of the prayer meeting topics was on financial simplicity. We happened to read an... -
Welcome to America!
Posted on June 23, 2009 | No CommentsSubmitted by Joe… One of the ways that International Student Ministry (ISM) at Gracepoint Fellowship in Berkeley serves incoming graduate students is through free airport pickup service. For one of the school years, I was given the privilege of serving as the coordinator who would... -
Living out a vision
Posted on June 22, 2009 | 1 CommentSubmitted by Eunice… Last summer, we held the first annual Sophomore Discipleship Retreat at Sierra Lodge, led by Pastor Ed and Kelly Kang. It had only been a year since we first met these sophomores as wide-eyed frosh, and many of them didn’t really know... -
On the mat
Posted on June 18, 2009 | 3 CommentsSubmitted by Jiseon…. I am so so very grateful that we were able to get the surgery this past Friday and that it went successfully. I was so grateful for many provisions we experienced since Kenny’s dramatic turn of events this Friday. I was grateful... -
Who would have thought?!
Posted on June 17, 2009 | 3 CommentsSubmitted by Carmen… Although I had used my minimal Photoshop skills to put my architecture portfolio together, I didn’t know what the Adobe Photoshop vocabulary of “layers,” “masks,” or “sets” even meant. In Spring 2003, I got formally trained in Photoshop in a 3-day workshop... -
SummerFest Fun – Be Strong!
Posted on June 14, 2009 | 12 CommentsSubmitted by Tony… Thank you for your prayers and support! After a late night of preparation on Friday, SummerFest started yesterday with 74 second graders from Ruby Bridges Elementary School in Alameda and Garfield and Franklin Elementary Schools in Oakland. With over 160 volunteers ranging... -
Graduating from law school
Posted on June 13, 2009 | No CommentsSubmitted by Andrea… (who just got married to Will Sam today by the way! Congratulations!!) Graduating from law school last May was an important milestone and such a clear reminder of God’s goodness and faithfulness in my life. I remembered coming to Hastings and SF... -
Facing trials together
Posted on June 13, 2009 | 1 CommentSubmitted by Joe… As Annie, my wife, went through chemotherapy almost a year ago, I had a chance to reflect on how this experience of her battle with cancer, while frightening, also enabled me to experience God’s blessing of love and encouragement from many people... -
Raising the walls
Posted on June 9, 2009 | 2 CommentsDoing DT through Nehemiah last week reminded me of this story, submitted by Andy… In the book of Nehemiah, the walls of Jerusalem were broken down and its gates were destroyed by fire. Filled with anguish over the city, Nehemiah rallied the people to overcome... -
Bursting at the seams
Posted on June 8, 2009 | 4 CommentsSubmitted by Dan… There was a point in life when I wanted desperately to die. I thought the world would be a better place if I was gone, and that apart from a few people no one would even bat an eye at my permanent... -
Sophomore discipleship retreat
Posted on June 4, 2009 | 2 CommentsSubmitted by Tim… Don’t miss out on this year’s retreat sophomores! I think one of the best parts of the retreat was the atmosphere. It was eye opening and thought provoking while still being fun and relaxed. Some people expected another winter retreat with all... -
Suzanne’s story
Posted on June 4, 2009 | 10 CommentsWhen I think about the fact that I’m saved, it never ceases to amaze me what a miracle this is. As I look back on so many of the circumstances and people God has used in my life to show me his love for me,... -
First Sunday
Posted on June 1, 2009 | 5 CommentsYesterday was a full day wasn’t it? So busy! First home worship services for 18 groups, the smallest being about 10 and the largest about 50. Wow! Because our home services didn’t start until 1pm, Helen and I met with a World Vision representative in... -
Message of hope to the elderly
Posted on May 30, 2009 | 2 CommentsSubmitted by Lauren… Starting in April, we had our first worship service at Grandma Jaqi’s apartment complex. Our Gracepoint Elderly Care Ministry was joined by our CSUEB ministry which made it about 18 of us total. I was really thankful that Judy and Chris and... -
God makes all things grow
Posted on May 27, 2009 | 5 CommentsSubmitted by Esther… I’m thankful to witness God at work in the lives of our seniors. It amazes me how God changes people within four years. It’s amazing to see the changes through the years. It’s amazing that though these seniors were once strangers to... -
The “hard”est thing I’ve had to do
Posted on May 27, 2009 | 3 CommentsSubmitted by John… What’s harder than trying to lead a retreat for a bunch of Fourth Thru Sixth graders? Leading them but having your hard drive crash 20 minutes before you’re supposed to give them the message! Well, that’s what happened to me during Gracepoint... -
Elijah’s prayer
Posted on May 22, 2009 | 22 CommentsI had the opportunity tonight to oversee the children as they ran Joy Scouts (J-Scouts), part of our children’s ministry here at Gracepoint Fellowship, tonight at our North Loop building while all the parents are in Bible study or other Friday night activities. I was... -
My summer at North Loop
Posted on May 21, 2009 | 2 CommentsSubmitted by Jennifer… I wanted to share this as I know many new grads (and others who haven’t received jobs yet) will be at North Loop this summer! I’m so thankful for last summer at North Loop. Every day that I’m at North Loop (Gracepoint... -
My family’s journey with God
Posted on May 19, 2009 | 5 CommentsShufei’s story… My family came to the United States in 1993. I still remember vividly how my parents vowed that our family would never worship any gods or idols after we immigrated to the United States. They made that vow because their worship of gods... -
Sang’s story
Posted on May 19, 2009 | 2 CommentsWhen I first came to Cal, I was a wide-eyed freshman, not knowing what to expect from the next four years of college. People say college is full of new experiences, but I never thought going to the church would be one of them for...