Welcome to Guilford Park Presbyterian Church
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.
All are welcome!
We have our 9 a.m. Contemporary service
10 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Traditional worship. |
Sunday school Sunday school for all ages starts at 10am.
Classes include : The Thoughtful Christian/Contemporary Events—Library Led by Jeff Paschal and Kit Schooley Coffee & Conversation—Parish Associates’ Office Group-led with Rebecca Conway as facilitator GENESIS: Sacred Stories of Beginnings Taught by Dr. Fred Beck, Parish Associate CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION |
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Psalm 24:1-5
This Psalm reminds us that everything we have is from God. But then it takes us a step further and tells us that to see God face to face, we cannot lift up our souls to what is false. Money and consumerism can easily become a false idol, particularly in our US context. We are called to recognize that all we have comes from God. Acknowledging God’s abundance and provision, and then sharing generously from that provision will help us move in the direction the Psalmist tells us to, have clean hands and pure hearts. And we are promised blessing, vindication and salvation when we do that.
This Psalm reminds us that everything we have is from God. But then it takes us a step further and tells us that to see God face to face, we cannot lift up our souls to what is false. Money and consumerism can easily become a false idol, particularly in our US context. We are called to recognize that all we have comes from God. Acknowledging God’s abundance and provision, and then sharing generously from that provision will help us move in the direction the Psalmist tells us to, have clean hands and pure hearts. And we are promised blessing, vindication and salvation when we do that.
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A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR
October 10, 2019
Dear GPPC,
We had a messy day (literally) on October 7 when there was a terrible problem with sewage backing up from a bathroom downstairs on the same day that we had many visitors in the church. By late afternoon, water for the entire building had to be shut down temporarily. Fortunately, the problem has been corrected. Many thanks go to Gene and Judy Campbell who cleaned up for about eight hours and John Parker who also cleaned up for many hours. We appreciate your difficult ministry.
This Sunday we worship God at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. A Bread for the World emphasis (without the offering of letters that comes in the spring) as well as the kickoff for our fall stewardship campaign are all part of the day.
A New Member class will meet in the Westminster Room at around 12:15 p.m. (lunch provided by the Membership Committee).
The three adult Sunday school classes continue. The Thoughtful Christian/Contemporary Events class in the library begins a four-week series on "Challenges to U.S. Democracy." Here's the link for the first lesson. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7508fee730ae80fcd0af212dd/files/25272c80-11ee-43f8-b192-2f501352af84/Challenges_to_US_Democracy_Session_1_student.pdf Join us for faithful and respectful dialogue or be a part of Rebecca's or Fred's excellent classes.
"An Odd Salvation" is the title of the sermon based on Luke 17:11-19 (Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 as an accompanying reading). Pray before you look at what may be a familiar story about Jesus. Read the text aloud. Sit in silence. Read it aloud again. Does anything leap out at you or shimmer? Do you notice anything new about this narrative? Anything that might change your living?
Blessings and peace,
Jeff
We had a messy day (literally) on October 7 when there was a terrible problem with sewage backing up from a bathroom downstairs on the same day that we had many visitors in the church. By late afternoon, water for the entire building had to be shut down temporarily. Fortunately, the problem has been corrected. Many thanks go to Gene and Judy Campbell who cleaned up for about eight hours and John Parker who also cleaned up for many hours. We appreciate your difficult ministry.
This Sunday we worship God at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. with Sunday school for all ages at 10:00 a.m. A Bread for the World emphasis (without the offering of letters that comes in the spring) as well as the kickoff for our fall stewardship campaign are all part of the day.
A New Member class will meet in the Westminster Room at around 12:15 p.m. (lunch provided by the Membership Committee).
The three adult Sunday school classes continue. The Thoughtful Christian/Contemporary Events class in the library begins a four-week series on "Challenges to U.S. Democracy." Here's the link for the first lesson. https://gallery.mailchimp.com/7508fee730ae80fcd0af212dd/files/25272c80-11ee-43f8-b192-2f501352af84/Challenges_to_US_Democracy_Session_1_student.pdf Join us for faithful and respectful dialogue or be a part of Rebecca's or Fred's excellent classes.
"An Odd Salvation" is the title of the sermon based on Luke 17:11-19 (Jeremiah 29:1,4-7 as an accompanying reading). Pray before you look at what may be a familiar story about Jesus. Read the text aloud. Sit in silence. Read it aloud again. Does anything leap out at you or shimmer? Do you notice anything new about this narrative? Anything that might change your living?
Blessings and peace,
Jeff
Jeff’s email address has been mimicked as coming from his church account. If you receive an email that looks like it is from Jeff asking for money, gift cards, or anything else, DO NOT RESPOND. Please always verify by checking directly with Jeff or the church office. Never send money via email. Jeff will never ask for money or gift cards through email. Please delete this email immediately.
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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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