eNews for March 13, 2025
HAPPENING THIS SUNDAY
Pennies For Hunger- This Sunday the children will receive your Pennies For Hunger offering. Be sure to bring your coins and bills to place in the cups on Sunday.
Our Serendipity Bible Study resumes as we launch a seven-session study into the Gospel of Luke. This week, we'll explore Luke's background and cover the first four chapters of his well-written book on the life and mission of Jesus. It's a good time for new classmates to join us in the Westminster Room following Sunday worship.
The Annual Meeting will be held on March 16 immediately following worship. Please make every effort to attend.
It's not too soon to think about donating individually wrapped candies and plastic eggs for our Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. Please donate. There is a basket in the gathering space lobby.
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Pennies For Hunger- This Sunday the children will receive your Pennies For Hunger offering. Be sure to bring your coins and bills to place in the cups on Sunday.
Faith Formation for families with children and/or youth and young adults
Session has approved the work of evaluating the Faith Formation needs/wants of our families and young adults. We hope you will participate in the discussions, interviews, and surveys. Let your voice be heard! Programming and activities will be flexible during this time of discernment. Please check emails from Kim Row to keep up with the latest details.
Session has approved the work of evaluating the Faith Formation needs/wants of our families and young adults. We hope you will participate in the discussions, interviews, and surveys. Let your voice be heard! Programming and activities will be flexible during this time of discernment. Please check emails from Kim Row to keep up with the latest details.
For the 6 Sundays of Lent Children and Youth Ministries will serve a light continental breakfast for families with children from 9:15 to 9:30 a.m. Families are welcome to continue to visit and eat in the Westminster room until 9:45.
Study Groups.
- Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. at Green Joe’s Coffee Co. at 2915A Battleground Ave. Lively discussions of books chosen by the group. Call Bob Ewalt with questions about the Wednesday group.
YOGA FOR SWINGERS: Friendly Yoga for Every Body returns on Monday, March 24 in the Westminster Room. With practices focused on improving strength and flexibility in the hips and shoulders. Great for golfers, tennis players, swimmers, and anyone who ever turns to hand something to someone in the back seat of a car.
Chair Yoga:
2:30 (45 minutes)
Mat Yoga:
3:30 (60 minutes)
Free for GPPC members. See Catherine Eagles with questions.
Chair Yoga:
2:30 (45 minutes)
Mat Yoga:
3:30 (60 minutes)
Free for GPPC members. See Catherine Eagles with questions.
Presbyterian Women Honorary Life Membership
An Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women honors an individual’s faithful service in some area of church work. The honor is bestowed upon an outstanding woman who has shared her gifts over the years in a wide variety of activities at GPPC. The award will be conferred at the PW Salad Supper on May 21, 2025.
Nomination forms are on the PW bulletin board in the hall. Please put completed form in a sealed envelope (for confidentially purposes) addressed to Donna Barrier, PW historian, and place in the PW mailbox in the church office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 28, 2025.
Beside the doors of the entrance to the right side of the sanctuary are framed pictures with lists of all who have received the PW Honorary Life Membership Award since 1954.
An Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women honors an individual’s faithful service in some area of church work. The honor is bestowed upon an outstanding woman who has shared her gifts over the years in a wide variety of activities at GPPC. The award will be conferred at the PW Salad Supper on May 21, 2025.
Nomination forms are on the PW bulletin board in the hall. Please put completed form in a sealed envelope (for confidentially purposes) addressed to Donna Barrier, PW historian, and place in the PW mailbox in the church office. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 28, 2025.
Beside the doors of the entrance to the right side of the sanctuary are framed pictures with lists of all who have received the PW Honorary Life Membership Award since 1954.
Guilford Park is supporting our friends at First Presbyterian Church in their effort to provide emergency overnight shelter for 15 men during March. Meals are taken care of, but if you'd like to sign up to stay overnight, please use this link: www.fpcgreensboro.org. The website is easy to navigate and provides great information. The staff coordinator is Rev. Matt Bussell (Associate Pastor for Outreach & Mission). His phone number is (336) 478-4705.
Support Our Guilford Park Preschool- The Preschool Committee is sponsoring a "Spring Cleaning Supply Drive" for our preschool. Please see THIS FLIER for a list of ideas, or scan the QR code on the flier to order something from the preschool's Amazon wish list. Donations are being collected in the designated box in the vestibule, now through April 27. We thank you in advance for helping offset cleaning costs while showing support for Ms. Rebecca and her wonderful team of teachers.
YOU CAN HELP- Teigan Babcock, our nursery worker, is making comfort bags for patients at Cone's teen mental health in-patient facility. She is taking donations of fleece throw blankets, small stuffed animals, stress balls, fidget toys, fuzzy socks and sleep masks. Donations can be dropped off in the gathering space basket.
FROM CHILDREN AND YOUTH
We are called to welcome ALL children
The church is putting together a sub-committee of Children and Youth Ministries to implement strategies to help be inclusive of individuals with sensory sensitivities. We want to ease the process so they along with all children can navigate the changes and stimuli within a worship service. The hope is this will allow all children to feel more comfortable not only in the sanctuary but in the church and during all activities. We hope to provide options to manage potential sensory overload. We plan to do this by using designated quiet spaces with adjustable lighting, calming activities, and open communication with the congregation about their needs. Our goal is to help all children not only with their challenges and sensory needs but also to ease the process of transitioning and being able to learn coping skills to join us in the sanctuary where all people can receive a meaningful encounter with God. We believe that inclusive education involves the full inclusion of all children. No children are segregated. There are no separate areas or curricula just for children who experience disability. All children are supported to be involved in all aspects of church life. For more information, visit Inclusive education means all children are included in every way, not just in theory. To become a member of this sub-committee contact Kim Murphy or Kim Row.
Buddy and Me Monthly activities for children grade 2 and under along with their favorite buddy. We meet on a Saturday for fellowship and support at church or a scheduled field trip. Jennifer Pedersen is our coordinator. Check email and the eNews/bulletin for our school year schedule.
To make sure you are on the email for upcoming activity details, contact Kim Row, [email protected] to get on the B.A.M.! email list.
Church school meets after the children's message on 2nd and 4th Sundays for school age children.
Wednesday midweek check-in at Panera on Lawndale, High School and youth alumni, 8 a.m.
Introducing Welcoming Kids in Worship! Plans are being made for an open discussion about children in worship. We want to hear your likes, dislikes, distractions, ideas, etc. All voices will be honored and respected. More information coming soon.
Acolytes light candles and help the Pastor in worship. All students in grades 3 to 5 can complete training and participate in this ministry. Contact Kim Row [email protected] for training and sign up to help at Guilford Park Presbyterian church: Acolyte service (signupgenius.com)
We are looking for adults to lead as volunteer advisors to help with the youth group, KidsJam, and Buddy and Me. These ministries pay in smiles, hugs, and youth trips. Contact Kim Row [email protected] for more information.
The church is putting together a sub-committee of Children and Youth Ministries to implement strategies to help be inclusive of individuals with sensory sensitivities. We want to ease the process so they along with all children can navigate the changes and stimuli within a worship service. The hope is this will allow all children to feel more comfortable not only in the sanctuary but in the church and during all activities. We hope to provide options to manage potential sensory overload. We plan to do this by using designated quiet spaces with adjustable lighting, calming activities, and open communication with the congregation about their needs. Our goal is to help all children not only with their challenges and sensory needs but also to ease the process of transitioning and being able to learn coping skills to join us in the sanctuary where all people can receive a meaningful encounter with God. We believe that inclusive education involves the full inclusion of all children. No children are segregated. There are no separate areas or curricula just for children who experience disability. All children are supported to be involved in all aspects of church life. For more information, visit Inclusive education means all children are included in every way, not just in theory. To become a member of this sub-committee contact Kim Murphy or Kim Row.
Buddy and Me Monthly activities for children grade 2 and under along with their favorite buddy. We meet on a Saturday for fellowship and support at church or a scheduled field trip. Jennifer Pedersen is our coordinator. Check email and the eNews/bulletin for our school year schedule.
To make sure you are on the email for upcoming activity details, contact Kim Row, [email protected] to get on the B.A.M.! email list.
Church school meets after the children's message on 2nd and 4th Sundays for school age children.
Wednesday midweek check-in at Panera on Lawndale, High School and youth alumni, 8 a.m.
Introducing Welcoming Kids in Worship! Plans are being made for an open discussion about children in worship. We want to hear your likes, dislikes, distractions, ideas, etc. All voices will be honored and respected. More information coming soon.
Acolytes light candles and help the Pastor in worship. All students in grades 3 to 5 can complete training and participate in this ministry. Contact Kim Row [email protected] for training and sign up to help at Guilford Park Presbyterian church: Acolyte service (signupgenius.com)
We are looking for adults to lead as volunteer advisors to help with the youth group, KidsJam, and Buddy and Me. These ministries pay in smiles, hugs, and youth trips. Contact Kim Row [email protected] for more information.
G.I.F.T.
Get Involved with Families Today
It truly does take a village. The best way to get to know our families is to get to know their children. In the book It Takes a Church to Raise a Parent churches are challenged to create space, community, and encouragement for parents. One way you can help is to volunteer in our nursery. Please prayerfully consider this ministry once a month, once a quarter, or as needed on a Sunday morning. You can add your name to the sign-up list on the Children's bulletin board or speak with Jill Moore or Kim Row.
It truly does take a village. The best way to get to know our families is to get to know their children. In the book It Takes a Church to Raise a Parent churches are challenged to create space, community, and encouragement for parents. One way you can help is to volunteer in our nursery. Please prayerfully consider this ministry once a month, once a quarter, or as needed on a Sunday morning. You can add your name to the sign-up list on the Children's bulletin board or speak with Jill Moore or Kim Row.
COMING SOON
GPPC Golfers' Rally : All interested golfers take note. If you are interested and available to golf with GPPC friends, please sign up on the Adult Bulletin board for our Spring Golf Rally on the morning of March 29. Women and men welcome.
Welcoming Kids in Worship Lunch & Learn- Please join us on March 23 for lunch at 11:15 a.m. We would like an open discussion about children in worship. We want to hear your likes, dislikes, distractions, ideas, etc. All voices will be honored and respected. Sign up on the Children's Bulletin Board.
Fellowship Upcoming Events
Palm Sunday Breakfast, April 13 – Our traditional All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 on Palm Sunday morning. Save the date on your calendar.
Palm Sunday Breakfast, April 13 – Our traditional All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 on Palm Sunday morning. Save the date on your calendar.
GPPC will be serving and providing dinner at Greensboro Urban Ministry (GUM) on the dates listed below. Duties include welcoming guests, providing a prayer before dinner, serving dinner to the men and women staying at the shelter, and cleaning up any dishes we used. We would love to have you come serve with us. If you have any questions, contact Jenny Beale at jennybeale1 at gmail dot com and watch for the sign-up sheet on the Mission Bulletin Board if you would like to cook or serve.
2025 dates: April 23, May 21, July 23, August 27, September 24, November 26
2025 dates: April 23, May 21, July 23, August 27, September 24, November 26
FROM OUR PRESCHOOL
Preschool has had several days out of school due to weather. In order to make up these days, Preschool will have extended days every school day in May. Release time will be 1:30 p.m. instead of 1:00 p.m. A teacher workday on May 29 will end at 3:00 p.m. Please be aware of these dates and times when you plan to visit the church during May.
OTHER NEWS
More about the Congregational Care Committee Ministries
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry provides prayer shawls handmade by church members and coordinates delivery to support those in times of need, sorrow, illness, and joy. We are always happy to welcome any new volunteers who would like to help us knit prayer shawls - instructions and patterns are available.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry provides prayer shawls handmade by church members and coordinates delivery to support those in times of need, sorrow, illness, and joy. We are always happy to welcome any new volunteers who would like to help us knit prayer shawls - instructions and patterns are available.
