Grace Place Ministries to host Songs of Grace: A Night of Music and Giving; tickets on sale now.

Special to Beneath the Surface News

Grace Place Ministries is hosting “Songs of Grace: A Night of Music and Giving” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at First Baptist Church, Stephenville.

The event will feature a performance by the renowned gospel group McNeill Project, along with delicious hors d’oeuvres, delectable desserts and a silent and live auction - all to support the vital work of Grace Place Ministries.

Doors will open at 5:30 p.m.

Come early to enjoy appetizers, peruse the silent auction items and place your bids.

The silent auction will close after the concert while you enjoy a variety of delicious desserts.

 Strong community participation is anticipated and generous sponsorships, donations and silent auction bids will help Grace Place reach their fundraising goal of $45,000.

The fundraiser features a special performance by The McNeill Project, a family music group (10 children, plus son-in-law) who feature praise and worship, bluegrass, a Capella, country gospel and the great hymns of old.

The McNeills have won GMAA Group of the Year in 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2023, as well as GMAA Band of the Year in 2020 and 2022.

Proceeds from this year’s event will primarily support facility expansion at Grace Place to replace old (failing) chest freezers with large commercial freezers.

Grace Place Ministries has been a pillar of support in Erath County for over 20 years, providing groceries, diapers, toiletries, school supplies, heaters, financial assistance and more to local families.

With only one part-time employee and a team of over 40 dedicated volunteers that contributed over 3,600 volunteer hours in 2025, the organization ensures that every dollar donated directly benefits those in need.

In 2025, Grace Place provided assistance to 4,488 families, including 322 first-time families.

The ministry provided groceries to 3,593 families and pledged almost $68,000 in financial aid for essential services such as rent, utilities and medical needs.

Click here to purchase tickets.

For more information, contact Grace Place Ministries at 254-965-4022 or graceplace@fbcstephenville.org.