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Celebrating Christ with open minds, loving hearts, and serving hands.
We believe that we strengthen the body of Christ by embracing diversity,
working for justice, and serving our neighbors.
We have suspended all in-person church activities and closed the church office until further notice. We will continue to monitor church email and phone numbers, so please call the office at (336) 288-5452 or email the office with pastoral care needs or other assistance. We will update the congregation and this notice when plans change.
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These are normal worship hours. All services, meetings, and classes are currently canceled.
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Please follow along with the music and verses for Sunday in attached bulletin
Today's scripture passages Matthew 14:13-21
Worship Service for Sunday August 2nd 2020 - “Christ Centered Mission”
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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
August 6, 2020
“Water Walkers”
Matthew 14:22-33
“Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” (vs. 27)
I consider myself to be a positive person. I try to be self-confident and self-reliant. It’s the way I was raised. There’s nothing wrong with positivity, self-reliance and self-confidence, but when taken to an extreme there is a problem. If I am 100% SELF-confident, SELF-reliant, and I leave no room for the possibility for a negative outcome, what effect does this have on my relationship with God? The problem is I am not God-reliant, my confidence is unrelated to God, and when the trials and tribulations of life inevitably bring a negative outcome in life, I am totally unprepared to cope.
In our scripture reading this week, the disciples find themselves in a situation that is totally beyond their control. Peter, James, and John were professional fishermen. They were highly self-confident and self-reliant sailors, and I’m sure they were very positive about their ability to sail a boat. But they found themselves in a situation that was beyond their control.
The title of my sermon this week is “Water Walkers.” Here’s my question. What is the key for a human to walk on water? Worship with us this Sunday and find out!
In Christ’s Service,
David Cagle
Interim Pastor
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
The policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park has been approved by the Session. For the moment, during this COVID-19 crisis, we will have graveside or Columbarium services only, with attendance by family members – currently 10 or fewer people. We will have community memorial services at a later date.
This policy seems to be consistent with the policies of local funeral homes, like Forbis/Dick and Hanes/Lineberry. They generally recommend either no visitation or limited visitation; graveside services with the family or in small groups; and live streaming services from the funeral home chapel, again noting the current 10 or fewer policy of the state.
Matthew 14:22-33
“Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” (vs. 27)
I consider myself to be a positive person. I try to be self-confident and self-reliant. It’s the way I was raised. There’s nothing wrong with positivity, self-reliance and self-confidence, but when taken to an extreme there is a problem. If I am 100% SELF-confident, SELF-reliant, and I leave no room for the possibility for a negative outcome, what effect does this have on my relationship with God? The problem is I am not God-reliant, my confidence is unrelated to God, and when the trials and tribulations of life inevitably bring a negative outcome in life, I am totally unprepared to cope.
In our scripture reading this week, the disciples find themselves in a situation that is totally beyond their control. Peter, James, and John were professional fishermen. They were highly self-confident and self-reliant sailors, and I’m sure they were very positive about their ability to sail a boat. But they found themselves in a situation that was beyond their control.
The title of my sermon this week is “Water Walkers.” Here’s my question. What is the key for a human to walk on water? Worship with us this Sunday and find out!
In Christ’s Service,
David Cagle
Interim Pastor
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
The policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park has been approved by the Session. For the moment, during this COVID-19 crisis, we will have graveside or Columbarium services only, with attendance by family members – currently 10 or fewer people. We will have community memorial services at a later date.
This policy seems to be consistent with the policies of local funeral homes, like Forbis/Dick and Hanes/Lineberry. They generally recommend either no visitation or limited visitation; graveside services with the family or in small groups; and live streaming services from the funeral home chapel, again noting the current 10 or fewer policy of the state.
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Mike Sasser in his support for Greensboro Urban Ministries
Mike Sasser with Isaiah Mickens and Sentellis Cooper at the Thursday mentoring group at Guilford Park Presbyterian Church. "I get so much from being with these young men". Read More |
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2406 Fairfield Ave., Greensboro, NC (this is not our mailing address).
2406 Fairfield Ave., Greensboro, NC (this is not our mailing address).
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