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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 through April 30, 2020. 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.
All are welcome!
These are normal worship hours. All services, meetings, and classes are currently canceled.
9 a.m. Contemporary service 10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Traditional worship |
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THOUGHTS FROM THE "BRIDGE"
April 2, 2020
Someone likened Fred Beck and Kit Schooley to “Bridge” Pastors. Here are some thoughts on our congregational life this week from Kit.
Followers of Christ:
One of the side-effects of solitude, i.e. hunkering down, is anxiety. See if these ideas might give you some balance:
1. Keep current with the news, but also take breaks. In their attempt to make the news compelling, newscasters invite us into a state of hysteria. Be informed, not inundated. Breathe deeply.
2. Create a sense of normalcy by developing a routine. Structure your day and plan out your week. Make a list of projects to tackle. This may be the perfect time to clean out your closet or go through the boxes of photos that never made it into albums. Make a list of people to call and have a few warm conversations. Call friends on Sunday’s and wish them the peace of Christ. Recall rich times you have had together. Share your hopes and dreams. Chances are you will boost someone’s day, not to mention your own.
3. Spend time in prayer and reflection each day. Find a spot where you can be comfortable and observe the beauty that surrounds you. Flowers are erupting through the soil, trees are budding. Even if you are unable to walk or run, lift your arms; march in place; wiggle your toes; keep moving! Your body is a precious gift from God; care for it. Kim Row is using a rainbow to pray..Take each separate color of the rainbow, find an object of that color. See what it brings to mind for your prayer. She’s putting rainbows in our church windows.
4. Do something creative. You may try baking a new dish, painting, knitting, or writing poetry, even sewing masks. You may try identifying trees or spring flowers in the neighborhood. You may try putting a picture of a teddy bear (or a rainbow) in your window and then go out on a bear hunt to find other homes doing the same. Then compare bears or rainbows you see.
5. Listen to inspiring music. If you have not seen the YouTube video of the Rotterdam Orchestra (each in his/her home sheltering in place) playing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” https://youtu.be/3eXT60rbBVk Find it to watch. And these are the words for the hymn, even though you probably know them. Sing along. After you sing several verses, the orchestra will provide a chorus to help!
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the happy chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Remember: Ministering to one another is not canceled. We are still here for one another. That’s the greatest relief from anxiety there is.
Kit
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
Kit and I would like to remind you all of the policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park approved by the Session. That is, for the moment, during this coronavirus 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.
All this seems to change by the minute these days, but Kit and I will do our best to connect in times of grief via phone, email, or written note. In the meantime, our prayers are with you all, and please do not hesitate to contact us for any reason.
Kit and Fred
Followers of Christ:
One of the side-effects of solitude, i.e. hunkering down, is anxiety. See if these ideas might give you some balance:
1. Keep current with the news, but also take breaks. In their attempt to make the news compelling, newscasters invite us into a state of hysteria. Be informed, not inundated. Breathe deeply.
2. Create a sense of normalcy by developing a routine. Structure your day and plan out your week. Make a list of projects to tackle. This may be the perfect time to clean out your closet or go through the boxes of photos that never made it into albums. Make a list of people to call and have a few warm conversations. Call friends on Sunday’s and wish them the peace of Christ. Recall rich times you have had together. Share your hopes and dreams. Chances are you will boost someone’s day, not to mention your own.
3. Spend time in prayer and reflection each day. Find a spot where you can be comfortable and observe the beauty that surrounds you. Flowers are erupting through the soil, trees are budding. Even if you are unable to walk or run, lift your arms; march in place; wiggle your toes; keep moving! Your body is a precious gift from God; care for it. Kim Row is using a rainbow to pray..Take each separate color of the rainbow, find an object of that color. See what it brings to mind for your prayer. She’s putting rainbows in our church windows.
4. Do something creative. You may try baking a new dish, painting, knitting, or writing poetry, even sewing masks. You may try identifying trees or spring flowers in the neighborhood. You may try putting a picture of a teddy bear (or a rainbow) in your window and then go out on a bear hunt to find other homes doing the same. Then compare bears or rainbows you see.
5. Listen to inspiring music. If you have not seen the YouTube video of the Rotterdam Orchestra (each in his/her home sheltering in place) playing Beethoven’s 9th Symphony – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee.” https://youtu.be/3eXT60rbBVk Find it to watch. And these are the words for the hymn, even though you probably know them. Sing along. After you sing several verses, the orchestra will provide a chorus to help!
Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee,
God of glory, Lord of love;
Hearts unfold like flow’rs before Thee,
Op’ning to the sun above.
Melt the clouds of sin and sadness;
Drive the dark of doubt away;
Giver of immortal gladness,
Fill us with the light of day!
All Thy works with joy surround Thee,
Earth and heav’n reflect Thy rays,
Stars and angels sing around Thee,
Center of unbroken praise.
Field and forest, vale and mountain,
Flow’ry meadow, flashing sea,
Singing bird and flowing fountain
Call us to rejoice in Thee.
Thou art giving and forgiving,
Ever blessing, ever blest,
Wellspring of the joy of living,
Ocean depth of happy rest!
Thou our Father, Christ our Brother,
All who live in love are Thine;
Teach us how to love each other,
Lift us to the joy divine.
Mortals, join the happy chorus,
Which the morning stars began;
Father love is reigning o’er us,
Brother love binds man to man.
Ever singing, march we onward,
Victors in the midst of strife,
Joyful music leads us Sunward
In the triumph song of life.
Remember: Ministering to one another is not canceled. We are still here for one another. That’s the greatest relief from anxiety there is.
Kit
COVID-19 Funeral Policy for GPPC
Kit and I would like to remind you all of the policy regarding funeral/memorial services at Guilford Park approved by the Session. That is, for the moment, during this coronavirus 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.
All this seems to change by the minute these days, but Kit and I will do our best to connect in times of grief via phone, email, or written note. In the meantime, our prayers are with you all, and please do not hesitate to contact us for any reason.
Kit and Fred
Prelude by Debussy.
Maddy Klee; violin, Bill Allred; piano
Prelude and Anthem and Sunday March 29 2020
Maddy Klee; violin, Bill Allred; piano
Prelude and Anthem and Sunday March 29 2020
“Dry Bones” (Ezekiel 37:1-14)
A Sunday Devotional
By Fred Beck
March 29, 2020
Prayer of the Day (for the Fifth Sunday in Lent): Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your reign of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Book of Common Worship, PCUSA)
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A Sunday Devotional
By Fred Beck
March 29, 2020
Prayer of the Day (for the Fifth Sunday in Lent): Almighty God, our redeemer, in our weakness we have failed to be your messengers of forgiveness and hope. Renew us by your Holy Spirit, that we may follow your commands and proclaim your reign of love; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Book of Common Worship, PCUSA)
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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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