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GSPC News
Old Testament Study: The fall sermon series and Bible study, "How Firm A Foundation," may be supplemented with "A Guide to Bible Basics" by Tyler Mayfield, or videos for bibleproject.com. For details, pick up an outline of the series in the sanctuary or in the church office, or view it here. Complementary studies, led by the Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar, include Wednesday noon Bible studies in the GSPC Library, which continue through November 15.
Did you memorize last Sunday's Bible verse?
"In the beginning when God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1)
Anyone who memorizes the weekly Bible verse will have a chance to place it on a bulletin board with their name on it. We will add to this board throughout the fall as our church memorizes scripture together. Remember to pick up a new memory verse on Sunday!
Tuesday Lunch and Learn Series: We had a great start to the GSPC community lunch series with guest speaker Mayor Sandy Stimpson on September 12! The series will continue weekly through November 14. The price is $12 and includes coffee, tea and dessert. The congregation is encouraged to invite their friends to these lunches, which are open to the public. Here is the schedule of speakers:
Sept. 19: David Trent, Site Director, Airbus Americas Engineering
Sept. 26: Merceria Ludgood, Mobile County Commissioner, District One
Oct. 3: Meredith Wilson and John Sledge, Mobile Historic Development Commission
Oct. 10: Dr. Amanda Jones, Principal, Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies
Oct. 17: Stacey Driskell and Scott Wright of Mobile Opera
Oct. 24: William Strickland and Wes Wyatt of Mobile Baykeeper
Oct. 31: Bradley Byrne, President and CEO, Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Nov. 7: Paul Prine, Chief of the Mobile Police Department
Nov. 14: Tom McGehee, historian
Children's Choir rehearsals: The GSPC Children's Choir rehearses on Sundays from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. in the office of Chris Nemec (2nd floor at the Jackson St. stairwell). The dates for the children to sing are October 15 and December 24 (10:30 a.m.). To assure the children are well-prepared and effective leaders, each child must attend a minimum of three rehearsals in order to sing for Sunday worship. Questions? Contact Chris Nemec, chris@gspcmobile.org.
Baytreat Questions: On August 27, the Property Task Force presented their report and a recommendation to sell the Baytreat property. This recommendation will come before the Session at its October meeting. At that time, the Session will vote whether to hold a congregational meeting to vote on the matter. For those who have questions or comments, members of the Property Task Force will be available in the church library following worship on September 17 and September 24.
PW Fall Gathering: The GSPC Presbyterian Women will hold their Fall Gathering to begin the new Bible study year on Monday, September 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Guesnard House. Join us for Bible study and fellowship! If you are able, please bring food or a beverage to share. The new study books have arrived in the church office and are $10 each. There will also be books available at the Gathering. Also, the PW USA Thank Offering will be collected at the Gathering.
20s and 30s Women's Bible Study: The next session of the 20s/30s Women's Bible Study will be on Tuesday, September 19, at 6 p.m. in the Guesnard House.
Nominations: The Nominations Committee is seeking nominations for those to serve as elders and deacons for the class of 2026. You may call the church office with your nominations, fill out a form and place in the offering plate on Sunday, or reach out to Margaret Vidmer Hutchison, Nominations Committee Chair. Other committee members include Jeanie Lindsey, Rudy Nordmann, Hunter Oswalt, Robert Otts.
Additional News and Notes
Good news from the Lorge family: The Lorges have some exciting news to share! This summer, Becca, 10, traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C., to perform in the Songs and Sand Childrens Choir Festival with the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Next summer, she will perform at Walt Disney World! Additionally, Becca was selected to audition for the All-County Children's Chorus, which will have a concert on October 26 at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola. She will also be featured in "Christmas on the Coast" at the Saenger Theatre in Pensacola with the Pensacola Children's Chorus. Mickie, 15, was selected for the Ballet Pensacola student company and will perform in "Dracula" October 6-8 and Oct. 13-15. She will also be featured in "The Nutcracker."
Sanctuary flowers: If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in memory of or in honor of a loved one, please contact Ann Adams at Adams-marion@att.net or 251-591-8586.
Choir rehearsals have resumed: The Sanctuary and Handbell Choirs have started their fall rehearsals. If you've ever wanted to learn to play handbells, or to lift a joyful voice in song, now is a great time to check us out! Rehearsals are on Wednesday nights. The Handbell Choir rehearses from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m., and the Sanctuary Choir rehearses from 6 to 7:30 p.m. If you'd like to know more, contact Chris Nemec, Director of Music and Organist.
This Sunday in Worship
Join us in worship this Sunday, September 17, as the Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar continues her sermon series “How Firm a Foundation,” with "Freedom," with scripture readings from John 8 and Exodus 14. Music will include The Lord’s Prayer sung by Carter Hale, Jr., Gordon Young’s jubilant “Now Sing We Joyfully Unto God” and two piano selections by Frédéric Chopin.
To prepare for Sunday, you may read page 11-23 in "A Guide to Bible Basics" by Tyler Mayfield or view videos on Genesis 1-11 and Genesis 12-50 on bibleproject.com.
Sunday Assistants on Sunday, September 17:
Travis Goodloe
Ashley Oswalt
Bulletin for Sunday, September 17:
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