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This Sunday's Gospel • John 6:51-58

Jesus said, “I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.”. .. [ continue reading ] Weekly scriptures come from the Revised Common Lectionary ; passages are from the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible.

Sunday School for Children, Youth & Adults Starts September 9

Where will you be on Sundays in September? If you are part of GHTC’s children (K-5), youth (grades 6-12) or someone who used to be those ages (age 18+), join us! Adults gather downstairs in the classroom across from the parish hall; grades K-12 head upstairs to The Upper Room for music, to encounter scripture, and break-out sessions with peers. There’s even a Rec Room for fun and games (opens after the Best Breakfast in RVA and before the Upper Room) upstairs in Room 3B. To learn more please contact Aaron Davis or call 804-359-5628 ext. 15. We hope to see you in September!

Thanks to Shane's Rib Shack on August 17

We are grateful to Rice Edmonds and #ShanesRibShackRichmond for providing 100+ meals for our Red Door guests this Friday. Dining at these restaurants, plus following them on social media is a great way to thank them for their support while we are undergoing kitchen maintenance.

Red Door Kitchen Coordinator Hired!

Welcome to the staff of Grace and Holy Trinity Church, Amber Weaver . Amber is a local entrepreneur, who runs her own catering business Thandie catering. She specializes in food that prevents health issues such as vitamin D deficiency , high cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure. Her passion and our ministry are a perfect fit, we are excited to have her overseeing the kitchen starting on August 24, 2018!

General Convention Did Not Authorize a New Prayer Book...

...but it did pass some resolutions concerning worship. This includes changes in the way the 1979 Book of Common Prayer may be used, especially creating opportunities for gender neutral language. In addition, some alternative liturgies that may be used along side the Prayer Book were authorized. On Sunday August 26 at 9:00 a.m. the Rev. Bollin Millner and the Rev. Kimberly Reinholz will host coffee and conversation about the worship resolutions at the General Convention, and discuss how we might want to engage at GHTC.

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events:

SeRVAnt lunches with VCU students on August 29 & September 5

Three Services on September 9 (plus breakfast and a Family Focus Forum)

Parish Picnic on September 16

Part Time Admin Assistant Position Open

We are seeking a part-time administrative assistant with good computer skills; do you know someone who should apply? See the job description and send resumes and cover letters to Peter Knecht , Office and Facilities Manager.

For the Middle-Aged – Support for the Spiritual Journey

Eternal God, you have led us through our days and years, made wisdom ripe and faith mature. Show women and men your purpose for them, so that, when youth is spent, they may not find life empty or labor stale, but may devote themselves to dear loves and worthy tasks, with undiminished strength; for the sake of Jesus Christ the Lord. Amen. (from The Book of Common Worship of the Presbyterian Church USA)

The Showers are Coming!

Thanks to the portable disaster relief units of the Baptist General Association of Virginia, on Fridays at GHTC, as a part of our Red Door ministries, we will be able to offer showers. Think about what a blessing it will be, in the dog days of summer, to offer this service and provide relief and care. To get started, we will need 100 new towels and wash cloths as well as soap, shampoo and conditioner. If you are interested in making a donation of any of these items please drop them in the “Service Ministry” boxes in the rear of the nave (back of the worship space) or near the elevator behind the kitchen.

Planning for the End of Life

The Church believes and teaches that we have a duty to make provisions for our family upon the event of our death. This should include planning your funeral, preparing a will and, when you are able, to make charitable bequests to institutions and causes that have been important in your life. Clergy can meet with you to discuss these issues and help you plan your funeral or leave instructions for what you would like. This is a gift to our family and loved ones because it spares them, in their time of grief, having to make these decisions. Here is a booklet of resources to help you plan your funeral and make other end of life decisions. Please contact the Rev. Bo Millner if you have any questions.

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 !