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745 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 340-2840
info@kgpc.org kgpc.org
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Happy Birthday KGPC!
November is a big month for our church as we turn 60 years old. On November 17, 1963 King’s Grant Presbyterian Church officially came into existence. The heart of this church from the beginning was focused on service: serving God by serving the community. 60 years later we are still serving! We have been celebrating most of this year through a variety of service projects: gifting books to Kings Grant Elementary students, collecting items for migrant workers, and packing 10,000 meals at the Rise Against Hunger event. It all comes to a culmination the weekend of November 18-19. Our worship series, 60 years…Still Serving! Begins November 12 with a Throwback Sunday. We will worship as we used to a couple decades ago with all the familiar songs, formats, and words. We will look back on how we came to be, ways we have served, and our deep love of God which led us out into the community. Come and remember or experience for the first time how worship used to be. Then on the 18th we will have our social celebration as we gather to share memories, hear from some of our long-time members, eat, drink, and welcome back some former members of the church. Finally, November 19th we will worship bridging the past to the present and on into the future. We will look forward to the exciting ways we will continue to serve our come-unity as one, one in the Spirit, one in the Lord, one as the Body of Christ. Yes, we are still serving thanks to those who have gone before us…and those who will come after. Still serving by the grace, the goodness, and the faithfulness of God. God is good…All the time! Let us celebrate God’s goodness this month over these past 60 years and look forward to 60 more years of serving God through serving our community.
Abide in Christ, Grow, Shine, and Love,
Pastor Chris
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“Pathway to Generosity” for 2024
Commitment Sunday Worship Service Sunday, October 29, 2023 10:00 AM
Jesus said:
“Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.”
Matthew 6:19
Commitment Sunday is this Sunday. We will consecrate all of the commitment offerings we receive during both worship services.
If you have not completed or turned in your card we encourage you to do so by this Sunday. There are many ways that you can “deliver” your card:
1) bring it to church with you on Sunday
2) email the amount you are committing to giving@kgpc.org
3) visit the kgpc.org website, click on the “Give” button and complete your card electronically
4) mail it in or drop it off to the church
Where is your is your treasure stored? What path does your heart follow? Thank you for the blessing of your continued support of the work of King’s Grant Presbyterian Church!
With gratitude,
The KGPC Generosity team
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Sunday, October 29
8:45 AM– Adult Study/The Book of Acts
9:00 AM– MS & HS/Discussion & Donuts
10:00 AM– Worship Service & King’s Kids
11:15 AM– Family LIFE Group
11:15 AM— Music Makers (Age 8-12)
11:15 AM—Youth Trips Informational
Meeting for Parents and Students
4:00 PM—Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 30
9:00 AM– Trinity Preschool
9:30 AM– Quilters
12:30 PM– Lunch Bunch
Tuesday, October 31
9:00 AM– Trinity Preschool
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Wednesday, November 1
7:00 AM- Prayer Breakfast
9:00 AM– Trinity Preschool
1:00 PM– Wednesday LIFE Group
4:30 PM– Music Makers (Age 4-7)
5:30 PM– LIFE Group @ Ensenada’s
5:45 PM– Praise Team Rehearsal
7:00 PM—Bible Study LIFE Group
7:30 PM– Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, November 2
9:00 AM– Trinity Fine Arts Day
10:00 AM—Thursday LIFE Group
7:00 PM– Chancel Bells
7:00 PM—Bethlehem Walk Meeting
Friday, November 3
6:30 PM– Porch LIFE Group @ Sandford’s
Saturday, November 4
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November Women's Circles
Elizabeth Circle will meet at 10 AM on Tuesday, Nov. 14th, at Lynn Huffman's home. We will be studying
Sacred Encounters. Contact Cindy Hiddemen for more details.
Lydia Circle will meet at 10 AM on Wednesday, Nov. 15th at the home of Florence Strange. We will be studying the book of Esther this year. Contact Claudia Hudgens for more details.
Eve Circle will meet on Monday, Nov. 6th at 7:00 PM in the Parlor. We will be studying Who is Jesus, According to Luke. Contact Pam Ponce for more details.
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Support PIN and JCOC Both PIN and JCOC have their annual fundraisers coming up, which are great opportunities to support these fabulous organizations and also enjoy and evening out. Please consider attending PIN's Annual Comedy Night November 10th at the Sandler Center (tickets are available from PIN or online or JCOC Annual Gala on October 6th (tickets are available at https://jcoc.org/gala23/).
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BOOK CLUB
November 28th
People of the Book: A Novel by Geraldine Brooks
Our Book Club meets on the last Tuesday of the month
at 7:00 p.m. in the Parlor.
Need a book, contact Julie Seipel for information.
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Join us on
Mondays at 12:30 in the Connection Point
for Lunch Bunch!!
Bring a lunch and gather around the table as together this small group shares praises, concerns, scripture and study! Contact Julie Seipel for more information.
ALL ARE WELCOME ANYTIME!
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Word Share Prayer is a monthly scripture reading/reflection that Session and the leaders of ministries use to start their meetings. We will include this in the monthly ENews for you to use throughout the month to read and meditate on.
READ: Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.
- What word or phrase in this scripture most spoke to my heart?
- What do I sense the Lord saying to me?
- I would appreciate prayer for the following:
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Our Livestream is available Sundays on YouTube and also on Facebook! Use the links below. The links will also be in the Sunday Morning Worship email.
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Sundays at KGPC
8:45 AM: Adult Study- The Book of Acts/Parlor
9:00 AM: Middle School & High School Class/
HS Rm 102: Discussion & Donuts
10:00 AM: Worship and King's Kids: During Passing of the Peace, children may follow their teachers to and be picked up from:
Pre-school/ Room 118----- Elementary School/ Room 104
Youth Fellowship
MS: Join us from 5:30 PM-7:00 PM for Youth Fellowship. We will enjoy fellowship time together from 5:30-6:30, and then eat dinner with the high schoolers from 6:30-7:00.
HS: Join us from 6:30 PM-8:00 PM for Youth Fellowship. We will eat dinner with the middle schoolers from 6:30-7:00, and then separate to enjoy fellowship time together from 7-8:00
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So far, we have collected over 100 cards, some of which have been included in PIN Lunches and some which will be given out this week to Food Bank and Meals on Wheels recipients! We have lots of people in our community who need a word of encouragement and, even more, to be reminded of the love of Christ, and we are asking each person to write a card each week in worship (Cards are available in the pews). You can also write cards at home (use your own cards or take some from the table by the office) and drop them off whenever you are at church
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60 Years…Still Serving!!
On November 17, 1963 King’s Grant Presbyterian Church officially came into existence. The heart of this church from the beginning was focused on service: serving God by serving the community. 60 years later we are still serving! Our two-week anniversary series will look back on how we came to be, the ways we have served, and our deep love of God which led us out into the community. Then on our Anniversary Sunday, we will look forward to the exciting ways we will continue to serve our come-unity as one, one in the Spirit, one in the Lord, one as the Body of Christ. Yes, we are still serving thanks to those who have gone before us…and those who will come after. Still serving by the grace, the goodness, and the faithfulness of God.
November 12 60 Years…Still Serving!!
Matthew 22:37-39; Hebrews 12:1-2
At the first service of the newly chartered King’s Grant Presbyterian Church, the scripture read was Matthew 22, Jesus teaching about the two greatest commandments. KGPC has been loving God and neighbor through service ever since. We will trace that self-giving service over the past 60 years as we give thanks for the “cloud of witnesses” who have gone before us and the many ways God has used us to be a blessing in this community. How different would the King’s Grant community be if KGPC had never existed? Thank God we never have to find out.
Reflection Questions: Who are the great “cloud of witnesses” who have been part of your life? What are the ways you make time to show your love for God? What are ways you make time to show you love for your neighbor?
November 19 Serving the Come-Unity
Ephesians 4:2-6
But wait! There’s more. God’s not done with us yet. As we recognize the faithfulness of those in the past who have brought us where we are today, we now take up the mantle to continue the legacy of service in this come-unity. The Spirit of the Lord makes us one then sends us out to grow, shine, and love through service. How will God use us to further serve and bless this come-unity? Come this Sunday and find out.
Reflection Questions: What are your hopes and dreams for KGPC? What are ways you’d like us to continue to serve our community? How can you help foster the unity in this church?
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Our Upcoming Advent Worship Series Starting November 26th | |
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Join us as we focus on Jesus to deepen our relationships with God and each other. This worship series will inspire you to engage just like the disciples did-up close and personal! Contact Amanda Pine for more details and to sign up
On the Chosen Series:
Family LIFE Group: This group is for families with children of any age. We will have prayer and discussion followed by a potluck dinner.
When: Sundays from 4-6 PM beginning on September 24th in JJ Toombs and Shannon Bronaugh’s homes
Lunch Bunch: This group is for anyone to attend. Prayer, discussion, and bring your own lunch!
When: Mondays from 12:30-2 PM in the Connection Point at church
Porch LIFE Group: Meet out at the porch at the leader’s house for discussion and prayer
When: Tuesdays from 6:30-8 PM at Sanford’s home led by Chuck and Pam Sanford and Daryl and Marion Mitchell
Wednesday LIFE Group: Meet for discussion and prayer
When: Wednesdays at 1 PM at church led by Sue Mooney
Thursday LIFE Group: Meet for discussion and prayer
When: Thursdays at 10 AM at church led by Pastor Chris
Zoom LIFE Group: Meet for discussion and prayer
When: Thursday at 7:15 PM on Zoom led by Karen Pleas
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ONGOING LIFE Groups:
Prayer Breakfast: Join us for prayer, discussion, and breakfast
When: Wednesdays at 7 AM in the Fellowship Hall
*NEW - Bible Study LIFE Group: Meet for study, prayer, and discussion
When: Every other week on Wednesday evenings at 7 PM led by Suzy Farley
We will start on Sept. 20th and will meet at the church. We’ll be discussing Luke.
*NEW - LIFE Group at Ensenada's led by Dan Duquette
When: Wednesdays at 5:30 PM at Ensenada's Restaurant
Biscuit Bunch: This monthly group gathers to pray and fellowship over Hardee's biscuits in the Pavilion by the playground.
When: Thursday once a month at 8:30 AM in the Pavilion
Contact Amanda Pine for more details about these amazing LIFE Groups.
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SESSION
SEPTEMBER 2023 SESSION SUMMARY
KGPC FINANCIAL REPORT
PERIOD ENDING: SEPTEMBER 2023
MONTH OF SEPTEMBER
Cash Income-------------$56,483
Cash Expenses --------($53,461)
Surplus(Deficit)--------( $3,022
YEAR-TO-DATE COMPARISON
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ACTUAL INCOME:-------$460,034
ACTUAL EXPENSES:--($468,730)
DIFFERENCE:------------($8,696)
2022
-----$444,771
----($454,705)
--------($9,934)
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King's Grant Presbyterian Church
745 Little Neck Road
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23452
(757) 340-2840
info@kgpc.org
Office Hours: 8:30 - 3:00 M-F
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10:00 AM - Worship
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