IGNITE Mission Trip 2016 – Pascagoula, MS

By Kirk Anderson, Director of Student Ministries

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. ~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18  

I love July.

First, I am a warm weather person, so the heat doesn’t really bother me. I love the 4th of July. I am still a fan of blowing things up…the bigger the better.

But, my favorite part of July is our annual High school Mission trip. Knowing that God is going to do some extraordinary work through these amazing kids and adults is something that I can’t put a price tag on.

Lives are changed, expectations are blown away. Grace, forgiveness and love become common, all because God is allowed to work in ways that don’t always happen in our day-to-day routines. If you have never done a week of service, do so before you can’t. I promise you will be a different person.

My one request is that you pray for us during this trip.  he names of those participating on this year’s trip are listed below.  Please pray continually!

Youth: Max McIntire, Matthew Randle, James Thompson, Jordan Pluenneke, Alex Fanning, Drew Whepley, Emma Schumann, Andrew Hetrick, Makena Frazier, Emma Marvin, Luke Hetrick, Garrett Lancelot, Jack McHenry, Camron Morgan, Mekonen Ney, Katelyn Regan, Wil Ullmann, Noelle Schumann, Alexandra Schumann, Gracie Schnedler, Blake Ullman, Joseph Beauchamp, Clare Heathman, Justin Lewis

YaYa’s: Erin Whepley, Christina Sledd

Adults: Jim Grannis, Charlene Randle, Sean Foster, Kathy Whepley, Bill Hetrick, Alan Crane, Kirk Anderson

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Refugee Team Movie Night: June 17

Join the Refugee Team for a movie night at 6:30 pm on Friday, June 17, in the Grace Parlor.  We’re watching “Rain in a Dry Land.”

Rain in a Dry Land provides eye-opening answers as it chronicles the fortunes of two Somali Bantu families, transported by relief agencies from years of civil war and refugee life to Springfield, Massachusetts and Atlanta, Georgia. As the newcomers confront racism, poverty and 21st-century culture shock, the film captures their efforts to survive in America and create a safe haven for their war-torn families. Their poetry, humor and amazing resilience show us our own world through new eyes.

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The movie starts at 6:30 pm.  We provide snacks, or feel free to bring your dinner with you.

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Church Cook-Out and Pool Party: June 26

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Grab your lawn chairs and pool towels, and join us at the College Hill Pool. We gather from 6-8 pm on Sunday, June 26, for a cookout and pool party.

The church is bringing the grill and providing the meat. You bring a side to share, a chair for sitting, and pool gear if you want to swim. Swimming is free.

Bring your friends and family!  The pool address is 304 Circle Drive, 67218.

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Bus Tickets and Morning Worship: June 15

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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 7 am in the Grace alcove. Guests are greeted with smiles, coffee, water, and a place to sit. Tickets are distributed at 8 am, and a brief worship service with communion follows.

Everyone is invited to stay for worship. The worship service lasts about 15 minutes.

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.

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Laundry Love: June 12

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It’s time for our monthly Laundry Love!

This is when we go to College Town Laundry at 3223 E 17th St, by the WSU Campus, and pay for laundry for people. This is a mission of our evangelism team, and we’d love for you to join us. We’ll be there from 2:30 – 5:30 pm on Sunday, June 12.

Want to know more?  Contact Catherine Neelly Burton in the church office, 684-5215.

 

 

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