Hurricane=One Service+Picnic Postponed

This Sunday's Gospel • Mark 8:27-38

J esus went on with his disciples to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” And they answered him... [continue reading] Weekly scriptures come from the Revised Common Lectionary ; passages are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

Hurricane Florence = One Service This Sunday

Due to impending weather related to Hurricane Florence, this week we will be holding only one service at 11:00 a.m. service in the church.

Next week, on September 23, we will return to three services (7:45 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.) plus breakfast, the Adult Forum and the Upper Room.

Parish Picnic Postponed

The annual Parish Picnic (on the banks of the James River) has been postponed due to Hurricane Florence. A new date has not yet been confirmed. For more information, contact Aaron Davis at 804.359.5628 ext. 15.

Red Door Changes This Week: To-Go Meals on Thursday

In the interest of keeping everyone in shelters where possible and having something to eat, we will be providing a brown bag lunch. To-go meals can be picked up between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Red Door will be closed this Friday due to inclement weather from Hurricane Florence.

Mark Your Calendar

Sept. 19 & 26 at Noon | Feed My Rams (VCU students)

Sept. 20 & 27 at 7:30 p.m. | Adult Choir Practice

Sept. 29 at 9:30 a.m. | Give a Day to RVA

Oct. 12-14 | Parish Retreat at ShrineMont

Save the Date: ShrineMont Retreat on Oct. 12-14

Escape to the mountains for one or two nights and celebrate Holy Eucharist in an outdoor chapel on Sunday morning. Enjoy walking, hiking and good food at historic ShrineMont . Cost is $200 for one adult (single occupancy), $55 for children ages 4-12. Scholarships are available; contact Chuck Bleick for more information. You can register to attend online at this link .

Please Update Your Contact Information

Not everyone uses a computer, yet with smartphones becoming more prevalent (and offering new ways to connect) we want to stay in touch with you, especially during inclement weather. Be sure to contact the church office with your current email address and phone number (please specify if it is a mobile number) so we can keep you updated on the latest information at Grace & Holy Trinity. We value your privacy, and use a secure online system called ShelbyNext . To learn more about updating your online information for GHTC, visit the member center on our webpage.

Share Your Gifts: Be a Reader

We would love to have more folks willing to read the lessons at the Crossroads (8:45) service. Have you ever considered reading? Have you ever wanted to serve? We want you to be a lector at our Crossroads service, even if you have never stood and read in front of a group before. If you are interested, please email or text Dave Johnson at 804-301-9518 or dave@fortgilmer.com .

Meal Teams Needed for CirclesRVA

Every Tuesday evening the church is busy as families meet in CirclesRVA. You can help out and get a front row seat to find out how it works by providing the entrée and vegetables. Two or three people can create a meal team. You would make a simple meal (to feed 70 children and adults) and bring it to the church by 5:45 p.m. where you would serve to all who are participating. After sharing the meal, clean-up is fast since paper plates are used. Dessert and beverages are already provided; simple, healthy food is preferred. This is a great opportunity for youth, your book club, a group of neighborhood friends or your altar guild group to serve. To learn more, please email Dawn McNamara or Lisa Dawson.

For questions or comments, contact Barb Dodd | Associate for Generosity, Discipleship and Communications | 804-369-5628 ext 16 | Be sure to like us on Facebook !