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.
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.
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.
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.
