Entries by marburch@mygpc.org

From the Pastor’s Desk: March 2, 2017

Dear Grace Community, I’m writing with some medical lingo: DNA, fasting, and well checks. I don’t remember much of the scientific data about DNA from biology class, but I know that the DNA of an organization is the stuff that is at its core.  The DNA of Grace contains lots of things.  Jesus is in […]

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: March 15

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is a weekend we meet the Friday before.  Volunteers and those receiving tickets begin to gather around 6:30 am in the Grace alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a […]

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Social Media Fast

Fasting is an ancient Christian practice.  This year during Lent you’re invited to a different kind of fast.  Each week, pick one day – any day – and fast from social media for 24 hours.  Use email for work if you must, but do not log into facebook, Instagram, twitter, etc.  Every time you start […]

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Lent 2017: In Life and In Death

Our theme for Lent this year is In Life and In Death.  Lent is a time to acknowledge and name our reliance on God.  The Heidelberg Catechism begins with this question and answer: Q. What is your only comfort, in life and in death? A. That I belong–body and soul, in life and in death–not […]

Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for March

March 1            This is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent.  We worship from 7-9 am at Watermark books and at 7 pm for worship in the Sanctuary.  The morning worship is ‘come and go’ with the imposition of ashes.  The evening worship is a full service with choir, communion, and the imposition of ashes. March […]