Enneagram Workshop

Saturday, October 2nd

9 am – noon

Ruth Lamb Enrichment Series

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE is beginning the process of nominating a slate of elders for the Class of 2013.  There is a box in the back of the Sanctuary for your nominees or you can give your suggestions to any of the committee members: Teresa McGraw, Craig McGhee, Joe Browning, Barb Boehmer, Betty Peraldo, Kregg Kinnear, John Parker, or Parker Hendricks.

Our youngest members need YOU, please stop by the bulletin board in the hallway and sign-up to help one Sunday with extended session.  You're guaranteed to leave with a smile and perhaps a few hugs!

THE CHOIRS and ENSEMBLES OF THE CHURCH are resuming rehearsals for a new season and invite you to join them.  Please see Brian Fitts or Bill Allred if you are interested in participating.
Chancel Choir: Thursdays from 7:30 to 8:30, beginning August 26;
YES Ensemble:  Tuesdays from 7:00 to 8:00, Ongoing;
Men’s Chorus:  2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:00, beginning September 8; Handbells: Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30, beginning September 13
Children’s Choirs: Pre K:  Sundays from 4:00 to 4:30, beginning in October;
Grades 3rd – 5th:  Sundays from 4:00 to 4:40, beginning September 12;
Grades K – 2nd:  Sundays from 4:50 to 5:30, beginning September 12.

ALMANAH BRUNCH at IHOP! (Corner of Cone Blvd. and Ring)  Tuesday, September 7th   Sign-up sheet on the Prime Timer board. 

GPPC PIG PICKIN' 2010 - Saturday, September 11th, at 6:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Fireman's Club located 515 Air Harbor Rd. Tickets are being pre-sold for only $7 ($8 day of event). Sign-up on the Fellowship bulletin board and purchase your tickets at the table setup in the hall between worship services or from Phyllis in the church office.  If your last name starts with A-M, please bring a dessert; last name starting with N-Z, please bring an appetizer.

HOT DISH AND HOPE to be served on Tuesday, September 14th, from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Life Center at First Presbyterian on Greene Street. Sign up on the Mission board!  

CROP WALK” FOOD FOR ALL CONCERT – Saturday, August 28th, at Christ United Methodist Church on Holden Road.   1-5 p.m. drop in.   Everyone is welcome to come to this concert by Bryan McFarland, beginning at 4:00 p.m, to kick-off the festivities for the 30th annual Great Greensboro CROP Walk, which will occur on Sunday, October 17th.  

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF is August 29th!  Don't forget to bring your bookbags to Church on that Sunday for a special blessing during the Children's Message in worship.  Invite your friends to join you in beginning a new year in Church School.  We will have fun activities and you will get to meet your Sunday School teachers.

FEED YOUR NEIGHBOR SUNDAY!   Sunday, August 29th   We are participating in a ‘gleaning’ program sponsored by the Society of St. Andrew.   Bring your excess fruits and vegetables to church on Sunday, August 29th, to be distributed to those in low-income housing or homeless shelters.  If you don’t have a garden, buy extra at the Farmer’s Market or grocery store on Saturday.  Help us help those in our community who do not have access to fresh produce!

ALMANAH MOVIE – Up in the Air    Tuesday, August 31st, at 1:30 p.m. in the downstairs lounge.   Bring $1.00 to cover snacks and drinks.    
                                    
ALMANAH BRUNCH at IHOP! (Corner of Cone Blvd. and Ring)  Tuesday, September 7th   Sign-up sheet on the Prime Timer board. 

DISCIPLE 2 Class – We will offer a 32 week Disciple 2 class on Monday evenings starting September 13th at 7:00 p.m. which will cover Genesis-Exodus, and Luke-Acts.   Consider taking part in this small group opportunity to learn and grow in biblical knowledge, faith, and service.  Sign up on the Adult Education board.

DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Wednesdays 6:30-8:00. Rev. Bob Herron will pair recognized classics of devotional life with Scripture and lead us to begin meditation, prayer, fasting, study, simplicity and solitude to let Christ fully
enter our lives.  First session starts Sept. 15. 

WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY Thursdays 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Starts September 16th  in the Youth Lounge. All women are invited to join in studying God's word through Beth Moore's “Breaking Free.  Questions?   Please call Wendy Woodlief 643-7498.

PW FALL LUNCHEON - The PW Thank Offering Luncheon will be immediately after church on Sunday, September 19.  Sign up on the PW bulletin board!

SUNDAY SCHOOL KICK-OFF is August 29th!  Don't forget to bring your bookbags to Church on that Sunday for a special blessing during the Children's Message in worship.  Invite your friends to join you in beginning a new year in Church School.  We will have fun activities and you will get to meet your Sunday School teachers.

SIGN-UPS FOR CHILDREN’S SUNDAY will be posted for the Sunday School
Kick-Off.  Children's Sunday will be October 17th and all children will be invited to read scripture, read prayers, greet worshipers, pass the offering plates, sing, play an instrument, etc.  Our children will be the worship leadership that day along with the pastor.

ACOLYTE TRAINING for all 3rd through 5th graders will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sept 15th.

DEVELOPING CHRISTIAN SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00. Led by Rev. Bob Herron.  First session starts September 15th.  Check the bulletin board for additional information or contact Bob Herron.299-7251.

WEDNESDAYS TOGETHER dates for September are Sept. 15th & 29th.  Mark your calendars.  Menus and additional info will be posted in the bulletins.

PRIME TIMER LUNCHEON – Thursday, September 16th at Noon.  All adults 55+ are welcome to join us for Spaghetti and meat balls. Program: Men’s  Chorus with devotional led by Rev. David Long.  Sign up by Tuesday, Sept. 14.  Cost: $5.00

WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY Thursdays 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Starts September 16th in the Youth Lounge. All women are invited to join in studying God's word through Beth Moore's “Breaking Free”.  Questions?   Please call Wendy Woodlief 643-7498.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Pancake Supper and Bake Sale  Friday, Sept. 17th from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Starmount Presbyterian Church.  Purchase your tickets in the hallway between church services starting Sept. 5th.

PRESBYTERIAN COUNSELLING CENTER Dinner and Recognition Event – September 25th at 6:00 p.m. at Fellowship Presbyterian Church.  Please call Gary Stephenson at
286-0003 for additional information.

DEDICATION OF OUR RENOVATED WALKER PIPE ORGAN!  Sunday, September 26th We will celebrate with a special worship service at 11:00 a.m. and a recital at 4:00 p.m., featuring Susan Bates, organist at West Market Street United Methodist Church.

AN EVENING OF PRAISE – Wednesday, September 29th at 7:00 p.m.  The YES Praise Ensemble invites you to join them in singing some popular contemporary praise songs. This will be an informal time to learn some new music as well as sing some songs that are  already familiar to many of us.  Come join us after Wednesdays Together dinner.

BLOOD DRIVE – Thursday, September 30th from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.  Need volunteers, refreshments, and donors.  Sign-up sheet on the PW board.

Click here to view the newsclip from the recent Haiti Benefit Concert!