This February
Have a Heart for the Hungry
That’s the theme for GPC’s first–ever campaign to generate substantial monetary contributions to the Mid-South Food Bank. Throughout the month, the Mission Committee is urging members of this congregation to donate dollars to stretch the Food Bank’s ability to address hunger through more than 300 charitable feeding programs in 31 counties. The goal is $15,000, an amount the Food Bank can turn into 30,000 meals.
“When a person uses his own $1 at the grocery store, he can buy $1 worth of food to give us,” explains Cobi Gray from the Food Bank. “When he gives that $1 to the Food Bank, we can, through our contracts with food brokers, purchase $4.23 of food. Or put another way, we can feed a family of four a whole meal for $2.”
Estelle Mayhue-Greer, CEO at the Food Bank, will describe the hunger condition in this region during the “minute for mission” at worship Jan. 29. Information will be displayed during the coffee fellowship between services.
The campaign against hunger launches the following Sunday, Feb. 5, when GPC youth will conduct their annual “Souper Bowl” collection following worship services. Those proceeds benefit the Soup Kitchen and MIFA.
During February, the church will accept checks made payable to “GPC” with “Food Bank” written on the memo line in the lower left corner. Information will be available about pledging and giving through bank checking accounts or assignment to credit cards.
The fund drive does not replace GPC’s monthly collection of food donations. In February, children will be encouraged to bring jars of peanut butter, currently the single most needed foodstuff at the Food Bank.
The Mission Committee will offer ideas for greater awareness and response to the needs of the hungry, including a hands-on opportunity Saturday morning, March 3. GPC members age 15 years and older can volunteer to sort and package foodstuffs at the Food Bank warehouse from 9 a.m. to noon; youth ages 10 to 15 can participate if accompanied by an adult. Sign up forms will be available in February.
Souper Bowl of Caring helps young people across America develop a stronger connection to their communities by caring for their
neighbors in need. Join the movement that is transforming Super Bowl weekend into the nation's largest celebration of giving and serving.
Collect your loose change, the folding type as well, and bring it all to church on February 5 for the special offering being collected by the youth of GPC for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The collection goes to the MidSouth Food Bank as well as MIFA to help those in need within our local community.
GPC’s Annual Youth Auction will take place the evening of Sunday, February 26. The event will include a spaghetti dinner, wonderful entertainment, and an auction filled with fabulous merchandise such as fishing trips, vacation getaways, and your very own personal parking space at GPC. Tickets will go on sale February 1 and space is limited. This event supports our youth summer ministry program. Please consider donating items and or services such as hosted dinners, event tickets, and / or anything that could be auctioned. Donations will be accepted in the church office. For answers to your donations questions, please contact Carolee Carlin. If you have any auction questions, please contact Jill Crocker or any youth for more details.
If you have donated in the past or would like to donate for the first time, please contact Jill Crocker, 624-7906, for more information.
January 29, 2012
A congregational meeting will occur on Sunday, Jan. 29 at 12:00 p.m., following the second worship service. This meeting will be for the purposes of: hearing a report about the budget for 2012, conducting the annual review of the Pastor’s compensation, dissolving the position of Associate Pastor for Youth, hearing a report from the Forward in Faith leadership team and hearing a report from the Nominating Committee.
Sunday Afternoon Bible Study
Beginning Sunday, Jan. 8, Rev. Will Jones will be teaching on the Gospel of Luke, using N. T. Wright’s book: Luke for Everyone. The study continues Sundays from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in UL-212.
“Who’s Who On The Corner,” or “Getting to Know Ourselves and Our Neighbors” will be the kickoff series for Wednesday Night Discipleship from Jan. 11 through Feb. 1. This program will be an over-view of the tenets of the Presbyterian, Episcopal and Methodist churches. The Rev. Dr. Donald K. McKim, speaking on Presbyterian beliefs, will speak on Jan. 11 and 18. The second speaker on Jan. 25 will be Curate Clarisse Schroeder of St. George’s Episcopal Church. The final speaker on Feb. 1 will be The Rev. Rebecca Luter, Lead Associate Pastor of Germantown United Methodist Church. Please come and learn more about who’s who on the corner. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. for $5 per person and the program begins at 6:15 p.m.
Prayer Retreat
Germantown Presbyterian Church invites you to its Seventh Annual Prayer Retreat, “Quiet Waters, Being Immersed in the 23rd Psalm” presented by the Rev. Linda Jaberg. The retreat will be held at Germantown Presbyterian Church, 2363 Germantown Road South, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 11.
Registration: $20 adults, $15 (65+) and $10 youth.
Children’s program is $10 per child 1 year - fifth grade. $15 maximum per family. Breakfast and lunch are included. Breakfast from 8:00 to 8:45 am. Workshop begins at 9:00 a.m.
Volunteer for Perea Preschool
A GPC group is going to help at Perea Preschool once a month, on the last Wednesday of the month. Meet at 9:45 a.m. in the church parking lot to carpool. If you are interested, please call or email Karen Mitchell at 753-2922, karenfm@att.net. Below is the schedule for the 2011-12 school year.
Wednesday, Jan. 25
Wednesday, Feb. 29
Wednesday, March 28
Wednesday, April 25
Sunday Adult Education Classes
Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
One Year Bible
Teacher(s): Craig & Suzanne Russell, Mary Rogers
Material / Curriculum: One Year Bible – Daily Bible readings broken down into sections from the Old and New Testaments, Psalms and Proverbs. Class discussions cover biblical understanding as well as how God speaks to each of us through spending time daily in His Word. Room: UL-212
Hits of the 50’s & 60’s
Teacher(s): Karen Fesmire, Jim Boyd
Material / Curriculum: The Hits of the 50s and 60s Sunday School class is going to explore some basic beliefs of Presbyterians using various sources including Being Presbyterian in the Bible Belt –A Theological Survival Guide For Youth, Parents and Other Confused Presbyterians. The course will cover various topics such as: do Presbyterians believe in the Bible? why do we baptize infants? and why do we have confessional statements? The plan is that the class members will come away with an improved foundation of our Presbyterian beliefs along with a better understanding of the similarities we Presbyterians have with our fellow Christians in other denominations. Room: UL-218
Paula’s Hearts & Hands
Teacher(s): Elizabeth Boyd, Elaine Cates
Material / Curriculum: Paula’s Hearts and Hands is a class of beginners-to-experienced knitters dedicated to making knitted items to be distributed to those in need. If you can’t knit, we will teach you! Intercessory prayer is offered each week for any and all who need it. We knit while watching topical videos and follow up with discussion. Room: UL-223
Bible in Adult Life
Teacher(s): Robert Walker
Material / Curriculum: David C. Cook series Bible-in-Life Adult - This curriculum will focus on the Biblical themes of Tradition and Wisdom through the study of Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon and Matthew. This is a class that will encourage daily reading of the Bible and using those passages as the basis for group discussion on Sunday. While this is the migration of the former “Parents of Young Children” class, adults of all ages are encouraged to attend as we all seek to learn about ourselves and from others.
Room: UL-214
Good News Travels Faster
Teacher: Joe Donaho
Material/Curriculum: Joe will be teaching from his book entitled Good News Travels Faster. He will share his insights from his career in ministry regarding how to share confidently about your faith with those around you.
Room: Warren Hall
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Sunday Afternoon Bible Study at 5:00 p.m.
The Gospel of Luke
Teacher: Will Jones
Material/Curriculum: The Gospel of Luke from N. T. Wright’s book: Luke for Everyone. Sundays from 5:00-6:00 p.m.Room: UL-214
SONrise MENistry
FRIDAYS
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Warren Hall
For delicious food, soul-filling Bible Study and meaningful conversation, the Friday morning men's group is the place to be. The goal of this group is helping men realize a renewal of the Spirit in their lives. An early 6:30 a.m. start gets you out by 7:30, and for only $3.00 it’s the best breakfast in town.
For more information, contact John Colmer at 755-6961.
February 8
Wednesday Book Study Remastered...
Everyone is invited to attend the new Wednesday Christian Book Study. The next meetings will be on Jan. 11 & 18 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss America's Prophet by Bruce Feiler. Judith Wilson will facilitate on the 11th and Carol Barnes on the 18th. At this meeting we will line up facilitators for our Interpretation Study of Romans (8 weeks)
February - we are tentatively scheduled to meet on Feb. 8 and then weekly until we complete the study on Romans. We will finalize that schedule on Jan. 11.
Winter service project: Collecting large bras (42D and larger) and panties for the women served by Project Outreach.
In the newly remastered format, everyone will be meeting on the second Wednesday of each month beginning in September through January 2012. In February, 2012, the book study will meet the first 3 Wednesdays of each month through April for an in-depth study of the book of Romans.
The remaining schedule is as follows:
Wednesday, January 11: America’s Prophet by Bruce Feiler, facilitated by Judith Wilson.
Wednesday, February 8, 15, 22, March 7, 14, 21, April 11, 18: Invitation to Romans - Study book details later & discussion facilitators to be determined.
Participants are responsible for buying their own books. For more information regarding the Wednesday Christian Book Study, please contact Stephanie Wall (754-6869, stephaniewall@hotmail.com) or Karen Lawhorn (754-3640, klawhorn38@yahoo.com).
The Thursday Morning Bible Study
Is Moving to Monday Mornings !
The Ten Commandments Bible Study will be changing the day of the week they meet. In January the Bible study will begin meeting on Mondays at 10:00 a.m. in Warren Hall. Every second Monday of the month, the group will meet at 9:00 a.m. in Warren Hall.
We are now discussing the Third Commandment. So if you’ve not been able to make it, please feel free to drop in. Everyone is welcome.
Join the Walk-Run-Ride Club on Saturday mornings at the beautiful Shelby Farms Park on Walnut Grove for exercise, fun and fellowship. We begin sharply at 7 a.m. in the visitor center parking lot for a short devotional and then split up based on the kind of exercise you want to do at the pace you want to do it. Please contact Don Willingham at 755-2343 or don.willingham@hilton.com for more information.
GPC pastors and guests present study classes on various topics of interest.
Everyone meets in Warren Hall at 5:30 p.m. for dinner,
$5.00 per person. Class begins at 6:15 p.m.
Please make your reservations for Wednesday night dinner by Monday at noon.
To make reservations for dinner, please click here.
We especially invite our LOGOS parents to attend and share with WND.
Wednesday Night Discipleship – Winter/Spring 2012 - “Who’s Who On The Corner,” or “Getting to Know Ourselves and Our Neighbors” will be the kickoff series for Wednesday Night Discipleship from Jan. 11 through Feb. 1. This program will be an over-view of the tenets of the Presbyterian, Episcopal and Methodist churches. The Rev. Dr. Donald K. McKim, speaking on Presbyterian beliefs, will speak on Jan. 11 and 18. The second speaker on Jan. 25 will be The Rev. Dr. Gary Sturni, Rector of St. George’s Episcopal Church. The final speaker on Feb. 1 will be The Rev. Rebecca Luter, Lead Associate Pastor of GUMC. Please come and learn more about who’s who on the corner. Dinner starts at 5:30 p.m. for $5 per person and the program begins at 6:15 p.m.
For a printable PDF file of the new WND trifold brochure with descriptions of all the upcoming classes, click here.
As adults participate in WND, they pursue their goals of life-long learning and growing in the faith by opening the doors to discipleship. WND is a place to grow!!
Wednesday Night Dinner
Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
GPC serves dinner in the Activity Center and Warren Hall.
The cost is $5 per person.
Please make your reservations for Wednesday night dinner by Monday at noon.
Presbyterian Women
Selling Cookbooks for $8 Each
“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook - try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all have fun!”
- Julia Child
Abundant Blessings Cookbooks are on sale for $8.00 each. Please come by the office to purchase one, or contact Tamah Halfacre at 854-1148. All proceeds will benefit Presbyterian Women’s charitable endeavors. Check us out on Facebook, Abundant Blessings (Germantown Presbyterian Women).
