Prairie Fire Marathon, Breakfast Potluck, and Bluegrass Worship: October 13

Sunday, October 13, is the Prairie Fire Marathon and Half Marathon.  For the seventh year, runners race past Grace starting at around 8 am.  We sit on the lawn to cheer for them as they zoom down Douglas.

Cheering, waving, and clapping for the runners is joyful, particularly when you see in the faces the difference the encouragement makes.  Bring a chair or plan to stand.  Our presence on the lawn is an important witness to the community.

At 10 am you’re invited to a potluck breakfast in the Great Room. Bring your favorite breakfast foods to share, and enjoy fellowship with the GPC Community.

Worship is at 11 am in the Great Room.  We welcome Bluegrass musicians to lead us, and Dr. Martin Burch preaches.

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Blessing of the Animals: October 6 at 1 pm

Join us Sunday, October 6, at 1 pm, on the east lawn for a Blessing of the Animals.  All pets are welcome and must be on a leash or held in arms.  (There was a snake last year, and snakes don’t do well on leashes.)

Pastor Catherine Neelly Burton offers a blessing to each animal and owner as well as a time of thanksgiving for our animals.  This brief time of worship is a wonderful way to celebrate God’s creation.

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

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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.

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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.
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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.

 

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