Deep Roots Dedication and Open House for JLL Renovations: September 29

Deep Roots

 

One year ago we launched our Deep Roots Capital Campaign. In the first 12 months we shared $30,000 with community partners ($7500 each to Hyde Elementary, Adams Elementary, Robinson Middle School, and the International Rescue Committee.)  In addition, we underwent major renovations to Jacob’s Learning Ladder.

We want to celebrate this first year of the Deep Roots Campaign with a dedication of the JLL work and an Open House. We do this on Sunday, September 29.  On that day we dedicate these renovated spaces to God in worship, and we invite you to tour JLL.

Morning Worship

Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: September 13

Each month Grace distributes bus tickets to people in our community.  This happens on the 15th of the month, or if the 15th is on 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 place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 7:50 am.

We can always use volunteers to help with set-up, clean-up, and ticket distribution.  Want to help?  Contact Kirk Anderson, kirk@mygpc.org or 684-5215.

Yellow Bag Sundays

September Yellow Bag Sundays

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.  For many years we sent food to Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church.  Mt. Vernon closed in July and their building was purchased by a Four Square Gospel Church that hopes to keep the food pantry going.  In September our offering goes to this ministry.  All non-perishable groceries are welcome.  Consider bringing cereal or toilet paper.

bible

Sunday Morning Preaching Schedule for September 2019

  • September 1: Amy Baumgartner preaches this Sunday.  Amy is a PCUSA pastor and good friend of our church.  We celebrate the Lord’s Supper at both worship services.
  • September 8: Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Genesis 2:4-25.  This is the first Sunday of our the ‘Narrative Lectionary.’
  • September 15: Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Genesis 18 and 21.  We look at stories of Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac.
  • September 22: Catherine Neelly Burton preaches from Genesis 32.  We look at the story of Jacob wrestling and receiving a new name.
  • September 29: Catherine Neelly Burton preaches, and we move into the book of Exodus.  We start in Exodus 1 and witness Moses meeting God in Exodus 3.
Grace Presbyterian Church

September 2019 Sunday Morning Schedule

9 am – Worship in the Great Room

10 am – Sunday School for all ages

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 and is led musically by our choirs.  The style is more traditional.

Sunday School for people of all ages begins on September 8.

Children and Youth

  • Children ages 0-2

A nursery is available all morning from 8:50 am – 12:15 pm. From 10 – 10:45 am Colissa Fry leads a Sunday School lesson for these children.

  • 3 year old – 1st Grade

3 year olds – 1st graders meets in room B10 (in the basement) also known as the Foundation Station.

  • 2nd – 6th Grades

3rd, 4th, and 5th graders meet in Room 206 (on the 2nd floor), also known as the Excavation Station. Sixth graders join this class as mentors for the younger students.

  • Youth

7-12th graders meet in the Youth Center (downstairs).

Adults

There are two options for adults to participate in Sunday School:

  • Bible Study – Meets in the Chapel (on the main floor)

This Bible Study for adults studies the sermon text for the day.  This class is taught by members of the congregation and staff.  This is a wonderful opportunity to go deeper in scripture and to get to know fellow disciples.

  • Steamers Class – Meets in Room 209

This fall the Steamers Class explores the sermon text of the week.  Steamers is a long running class with both longtime and new members.