eNews for January 9, 2025

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Serendipity Bible Study Class meets at 11:10 in the Westminster Room. George Setzer will convene the class and we'll be studying Revelation chapters 6 and 7, unraveling some of the mysterious language of Apostle John's vision shared with the early churches of Asia. Come help us explore Revelation. You'll be glad you did.
Friendly Yoga for Every Body Returns! Ready to get moving in the New Year? Join Catherine Eagles in the Westminster Room for some free yoga. 
Friday, January 17—9:30 a.m. chair yoga (45 minutes) 
                                  10:30 a.m. mat yoga  (1 hour)
No equipment needed for chair yoga. If you have a mat, please bring it. We have a few extras. Open to all ages and abilities. No registration required
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.
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.
From the Justice and Peacemaking Committee - We would love to have some Guilford Park members/friends to join others in our community and across the state for the North Carolina convention for Bread for the World in Raleigh on Saturday, January 25. Here you can learn more about food insecurity at home and abroad, and how Bread for the World’s Nourish our Future campaign encourages lawmakers to make ending hunger a priority. There will also be a great opportunity for advocacy in the afternoon when you can join Bread for the World members from across the state to welcome lawmakers, staffers, and other policy leaders. Together, we will ask them to make ending hunger a priority, and to commit to Bread’s Nourish our Future campaign. 
  • For more information and the registration link, see THIS FLIER.
  • A suggested donation of $20 covers lunch, coffee, snacks and materials.
  • There will be a chartered bus taking folks from Greensboro - see Mary Kirkpatrick or Leslie Lloyd for more information on this transportation option. 
Please let Keith Harrington or Mary Kirkpatrick know if you're interested in taking part. Thank you in advance for considering this opportunity if you're able.
Guilford Park is supporting our friends at First Presbyterian Church in their effort to provide emergency overnight shelter for 15 men during the months of January, February, and March. The main way we can help is by providing a meal one night. This is a great opportunity for a small group of friends, a circle, or an individual to give back to our community. The sign-up link can be found at 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. The commitment to provide a meal is simple:
  • Arrive at First Presbyterian at 6:00 with a meal to serve 20 people buffet style.
  • Fifteen shelter guests and five volunteers and staff (including you) will eat together beginning at 6:15.
  • By 7:00, you pack up all leftovers and depart. First Presbyterian provides drinks and all paper/serving supplies.
  • The request is for a main dish, a grain, and a vegetable. Food will need to come heated and ready to serve because the only reheating device is a small microwave.
Please consider teaming up with a friend or your circle and supporting our neighbors during the winter months. Thank you.
Calling all Chili cooks and eaters! Our Annual Chili cook-off is coming Sunday, February 2 at 6 p.m. We need your best and tastiest chili for our highly competitive cook-off. Sign up to bring a chili on the Fellowship bulletin board. Chili eaters should plan to bring their appetites and a dessert to share. 
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: February 26, April 23, May 21, July 23, August 27, September 24, November 26

FROM CHILDREN AND YOUTH

​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. 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.

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.  

FROM THE PRESCHOOL

Guilford Park Preschool Fall 2025 Registration begins January 21 for current GP families and January 27 for new families. Please email Becca Willoughby [email protected] prior to January 26 for interest.