Entries by marburch@mygpc.org

Blessing of the Backpacks: August 19

Join us in worship on August 19 for the Blessing of the Backpacks. This is a way for our church to offer prayer and blessing for students, teachers, school staff, and families at the start of the school year.  We offer a blessing during both worship services.  In addition, older elementary students receive Bibles in […]

Yellow Bag Sundays: August

Each month on the first Sunday you’re encouraged to take home a re-usable yellow grocery bag, put some non-perishable items in it, and bring it back the next week, or soon thereafter.  In August our contributions go to the Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church food pantry.  All non-perishable food items are welcome.

Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for August 2018

August 5          On this first Sunday of the month we hear Jesus tell his followers that he is the bread of life.  We share the Lord’s Supper, and Catherine Neelly Burton preaches. August 12      Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Ephesians 4:25-5:2. August 19       On this Sunday we offer the ‘Blessing of the Backpacks’ in both […]

Sunday Morning Schedule August 2018

9 am           Worship in the Great Room 10 am         Education and Fellowship 11 am        Worship in the Sanctuary Worship at 9 am is in the Great Room and is led musically by our band.  The style is less formal than the 11 am service.  The 11 am service is in the Sanctuary […]

Summer

By Jennifer Snook, Director of Children’s Ministries Summer is the season where routines change a bit, time slows down for some, and the days are longer and warmer. The season is often a favorite for families because they take time to reconnect and make memories. All too soon the rush of school mornings begins, and […]