GPPC eNews Announcements September 15, 2022
The Plan Ahead Team reminds everyone that the new bivalent vaccine targeting Omicron BA4.6 and 5 is becoming available at Greensboro pharmacies and Cone. Anyone who has not had a booster in 2 months or an active COVID in 3 months should consider getting this vaccine.
SUMMER WORSHIP SCHEDULE CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY WITH ONE SERVICE AT 10 A.M. EACH SUNDAY.
THE LOOSE OFFERING on the last Sunday of each month (this Sunday) will be designated to go to the Deacons’ Fund. These funds are distributed at the Pastor’s discretion for urgent financial needs within our congregation as well as emergency funding for needy individuals in our community. If paying by check, please write Deacons' Fund on the memo line. If paying online, by app, or by text, choose Deacons' Fund. See instructions for virtual giving by clicking GIVE.
Adult Sunday School- Sunday School classes are at 9:00 a.m.
· Andy Griffith Show Discussions– Westminster
September 25 and October 2: DVD and class discussion based on Andy Griffith show episodes.
· The Parables for Today– Westminster
Beginning October 9 we will use a book entitled The Parables for Today by Alyce McKenzie. Books will be provided to participants.
· Andy Griffith Show Discussions– Westminster
September 25 and October 2: DVD and class discussion based on Andy Griffith show episodes.
· The Parables for Today– Westminster
Beginning October 9 we will use a book entitled The Parables for Today by Alyce McKenzie. Books will be provided to participants.
Growing In Grace
A music opportunity for children, ages three through eleven years. Join us as we learn about music and how it enriches our faith. We will play music games, have fun with instruments, and sing songs. We will also learn the Bible stories that inspired those songs and learn how music informs our worship. Begins Sunday, September 25, 2 p.m. in the Choir Room. Led by Dr. Bill. For more information and to get on the Children's Music email, contact Bill at ballred at guilfordpark dot org.
A music opportunity for children, ages three through eleven years. Join us as we learn about music and how it enriches our faith. We will play music games, have fun with instruments, and sing songs. We will also learn the Bible stories that inspired those songs and learn how music informs our worship. Begins Sunday, September 25, 2 p.m. in the Choir Room. Led by Dr. Bill. For more information and to get on the Children's Music email, contact Bill at ballred at guilfordpark dot org.
Farewell reception for David Cagle- Please join us after worship on David's last Sunday with us, October 2, to thank him for his ministry and to wish him well as he leaves Guilford Park. There will be food and beverages and a basket where you can leave cards or notes for David. We hope to see you there!
Men’s Study Groups
- Mondays at 7:00 p.m. in the Westminster room. Learn the wisdom of Proverbs. Call George Setzer with questions for the Monday group.
- Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at Panera on Lawndale. Lively discussions of books chosen by the group. Call Bob Ewalt with questions about the Wednesday group.
The Greater Greensboro CROP Hunger Walk will be held on October 2 at 1:30 p.m. We need walkers and sponsors. Please contact either Lynn Carey at (336) 686-6614 or Gary Stephenson at (336) 908-3831 for additional information and details. Please write any checks to CROP Walk and give to Lynn or Gary, NOT to the church. T-shirts must be preordered from Lynn or Gary. They are $7 each.
From the Mission Committee
There is a food shortage in our community for those in need. We have a food box from Greensboro Urban Ministry in the Church Gathering Space. GUM is requesting the following food items:
There is a food shortage in our community for those in need. We have a food box from Greensboro Urban Ministry in the Church Gathering Space. GUM is requesting the following food items:
- Canned meat, fruit, and soup
- Dry beans, oatmeal, peanut butter, boxed mac & cheese
FROM CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Help Wanted- We are looking for a paid nursery worker for Sunday mornings. College-age or older preferred. The pay is $10 an hour. Please contact Kim Row, krow at guilfordpark dot org if you are interested.
We are also looking for young adults to lead as advisors to help with the youth group this year. This ministry pays in smiles, hugs, and youth trips. Again, contact Kim Row, krow at guilfordpark dot org for more information.
Mommy and Me– Monthly activities for moms (or dads) and children grade 2 and under meet on Saturdays at church for fellowship or schedule a field trip. Make sure you are on the email for details. Contact Kim Row, krow at guilfordpark dot org.
Bibles for Kindergarten and Third grade students– It is the tradition of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church to present each kindergarten student with a story Bible and each third grade student with a Bible in the Common English Version. Please contact Kim Row krow at guilfordpark dot org to make sure your student will receive their Bible on October 16 in worship.
Celebrating children on Sunday, October 16– The church family will celebrate the blessing of children on October 16 in our worship service as they lead in reading scripture, praying, ushering, greeting, and perhaps some music. Please plan to join us in worship for this celebration.
You can drop off Halloween candy donations for our Trunks O’ Treats in the designated basket in the gathering space. WE NEED CANDY! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to pass out Halloween candy to our community children from your trunk. Decorations and candy available– bring your own trunk!
What is YoCo? GPPC has joined a new thing happening in youth ministry. Presbyterian Churches in Greensboro have formed the Greensboro Youth Collective. 10 churches have committed to coming together once a month in a large gathering hosted by participating churches for fellowship, food and devotions. Our hosting will come in March. Please be in prayer for this new initiative.
We are also looking for young adults to lead as advisors to help with the youth group this year. This ministry pays in smiles, hugs, and youth trips. Again, contact Kim Row, krow at guilfordpark dot org for more information.
Mommy and Me– Monthly activities for moms (or dads) and children grade 2 and under meet on Saturdays at church for fellowship or schedule a field trip. Make sure you are on the email for details. Contact Kim Row, krow at guilfordpark dot org.
Bibles for Kindergarten and Third grade students– It is the tradition of Guilford Park Presbyterian Church to present each kindergarten student with a story Bible and each third grade student with a Bible in the Common English Version. Please contact Kim Row krow at guilfordpark dot org to make sure your student will receive their Bible on October 16 in worship.
Celebrating children on Sunday, October 16– The church family will celebrate the blessing of children on October 16 in our worship service as they lead in reading scripture, praying, ushering, greeting, and perhaps some music. Please plan to join us in worship for this celebration.
You can drop off Halloween candy donations for our Trunks O’ Treats in the designated basket in the gathering space. WE NEED CANDY! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to pass out Halloween candy to our community children from your trunk. Decorations and candy available– bring your own trunk!
What is YoCo? GPPC has joined a new thing happening in youth ministry. Presbyterian Churches in Greensboro have formed the Greensboro Youth Collective. 10 churches have committed to coming together once a month in a large gathering hosted by participating churches for fellowship, food and devotions. Our hosting will come in March. Please be in prayer for this new initiative.
From our Finance and Stewardship Committee:
Our Stewardship Campaign this year will be held throughout the month of October. Our campaign theme will be “The Best is Yet to Come” with an underlying theme of how Guilford Park is making a difference in our city and our church community. Consecration Sunday will be October 30. We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new pastor, Stephen Fearing. Prayerfully consider your contribution and let’s greet Stephen in the first week of November with a successfully completed campaign.
Our Stewardship Campaign this year will be held throughout the month of October. Our campaign theme will be “The Best is Yet to Come” with an underlying theme of how Guilford Park is making a difference in our city and our church community. Consecration Sunday will be October 30. We are all anxiously awaiting the arrival of our new pastor, Stephen Fearing. Prayerfully consider your contribution and let’s greet Stephen in the first week of November with a successfully completed campaign.