GPPC eNews Announcements
January 23, 2020
CONGREGATIONAL NURSE LUNCH & LEARN CLASS– Normal Aging: Forgetfulness vs. Dementia. January 28, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Westminster Room. GPPC Congregational Nurse Susan Smith, RN and guest speaker Vivian Kent, RN from Senior Resources of Guilford presenting. Bring your bagged lunch and join us to hear about this important topic that could impact us all or someone we love in our lifetime. Coffee and water will be provided. Sign up on the Senior Adults Board. Call or email Susan Smith for more information: 336-209-4123 or susancsmith2011 at gmail dot com.
Remember others on Super Bowl Sunday. Share in God’s love for our neighbors in need and give generously on Super Bowl Sunday. 100% of every dollar or food item collected will go directly to our Souper Bowl of Caring charity of choice, Greensboro Urban Ministry. The youth will have our collection pots after each worship service on February 2 to receive money, cans of soup and crackers.
Black History Month
-Matthew 22:37-40 And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets." As disciples of Christ, we are called to love people of all races, just as we love ourselves. Answering this call requires us to oppose injustice against another group as strongly as we would for our own. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded that throughout history as well as currently, many in our nation have failed to love their African-American neighbors as themselves. In light of this ongoing reality, on February 9, the Justice & Peacemaking Committee invites you to a Lunch and Learn for a viewing of the film I Am Not Your Negro based on the book by James Baldwin. A light lunch will be provided and the film will be shown in the Westminster Room at 12:10 p.m. Please sign the sign-up sheet to help with food planning.
The Justice Peacemaking Committee invites you to a book discussion on the book Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. The book details the author's life growing up in South Africa under apartheid. It will be a one-day discussion held on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Westminster Room. We ask participants to please purchase their own book and please join us for what should be an informative discussion. This was the 2019 One City One Book read so there are likely copies available at the public library as well.
For any questions about either of these events, contact Keith Harrington at KLH42 at AOL dot COM.
-Matthew 22:37-40 And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the great and first commandment. And a second is like it, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. On these two commandments depend all the law and the prophets." As disciples of Christ, we are called to love people of all races, just as we love ourselves. Answering this call requires us to oppose injustice against another group as strongly as we would for our own. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are reminded that throughout history as well as currently, many in our nation have failed to love their African-American neighbors as themselves. In light of this ongoing reality, on February 9, the Justice & Peacemaking Committee invites you to a Lunch and Learn for a viewing of the film I Am Not Your Negro based on the book by James Baldwin. A light lunch will be provided and the film will be shown in the Westminster Room at 12:10 p.m. Please sign the sign-up sheet to help with food planning.
The Justice Peacemaking Committee invites you to a book discussion on the book Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. The book details the author's life growing up in South Africa under apartheid. It will be a one-day discussion held on February 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Westminster Room. We ask participants to please purchase their own book and please join us for what should be an informative discussion. This was the 2019 One City One Book read so there are likely copies available at the public library as well.
For any questions about either of these events, contact Keith Harrington at KLH42 at AOL dot COM.
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Chili Cook-off: February 23 at 6:00 p.m. What’s a Chili Cook Off? A night of fellowship, fun, and good food at GPPC. Congregational chefs volunteer to prepare their chili recipes. Prizes are awarded in several categories. Hot dogs are available for kids and other fans of this delicacy. It’s a great event to invite friends, neighbors, and family to join you at GPPC. Sign up on the Membership bulletin board. Prepare a pot of chili or bring a dessert. You won’t go home hungry.
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Gender Identity: A panel discussion on loving your neighbor
January 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Westminister Presbyterian Church
3906 W. Friendly Ave.
Gender identity isn't an easy topic to understand, but we are called to learn how to fully embrace, love, and understand every child of God. On January 26 at 5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian invites you to a panel discussion on gender identity moderated by Sam Perkins and Ernie Thompson with guest speaker Dr. Eva Shaw, MD. We'll also hear from parents about their experiences navigating relationships with their transgender and non-binary children. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome.
January 26, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Westminister Presbyterian Church
3906 W. Friendly Ave.
Gender identity isn't an easy topic to understand, but we are called to learn how to fully embrace, love, and understand every child of God. On January 26 at 5 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian invites you to a panel discussion on gender identity moderated by Sam Perkins and Ernie Thompson with guest speaker Dr. Eva Shaw, MD. We'll also hear from parents about their experiences navigating relationships with their transgender and non-binary children. No RSVP is necessary. All are welcome.