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View Bulletins and Announcements from Sunday's Worship Services Here! | | |
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- Seasoned Saints Luncheon, 12pm in the Youth Room
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- Communion Preparation Workshop, 11am in Room 290
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- Wednesday Night Live Dinner, 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
- Interim Work with Pastor Lou, 6:15pm in the Sanctuary
- Kid's in Christ's Kingdom (KICK), 6:15pm in Room 290
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- Easter Egg Hunt, 10am in the Sanctuary
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- Palm Sunday, Traditional Worship at 9:30am; Contemporary at 11:00am
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- Maundy Thursday, 7:30 Worship Service
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- Easter Sunday, Traditional Worship at 9:30am; Contemporary at 11:00am
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- New Member Class, 12:00pm in room 260
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GBPC's Online Directory's Password has Changed
Please stop by the church office to obtain the new password. It will not be given out electronically.
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Quinn Boyette, Elder
Children's Ministry
How long have you been a member of GBPC? My husband and I started attending GBPC in 2017. We became members in 2018.
What is your favorite thing about being a deacon/elder? Getting to know more people in the congregation and being a part of the growth of our church. It’s an exciting time to be at GBPC!
What’s your favorite Bible verse?
Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
What’s a fun fact about you that people may not know? I actually love a good adventure, especially when it’s a family affair. We love the outdoors and a
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variety of activities from water sports to skiing. You may also catch me on a high ropes course.
How do you like to spend your spare time? I almost always choose to spend my time with my family. We have an active 7-year-old that is always on the move and she definitely keeps me on my toes!
What’s your favorite food? I love a good seafood meal. Especially if it starts with she-crab soup!
What’s a big thing on your bucket list?
One thing on my bucket list is to be in a hammock, in a bungalow, over the crystal clear waters of Fiji.
What was the last good book you read or movie you saw? While I have a lot of interest in fiction novels, currently I spend most of my time reading with my daughter. I am now an expert on the Disney Fairies and Magic Treehouse!
What’s your current profession (or former profession, if retired)? I am blessed to be able to be a stay at home mom. I do work occasionally as a surgical
technologist at Virginia Beach General Hospital in the main operating room, which I have done for the last 20 years.
If you could say one thing to the entire GBPC congregation, what would it be?
“God’s got this!” (I may have stolen this from Pastor Lou!)
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“Instruments of Peace” Singing Mission Trip to Switzerland June 2024
Join the Music Ministry and Guest Musicians on their 4th international Singing Mission Trip. Members of our music ministry and guests will be continuing their Presbyterian Heritage Tour in June 2024 traveling to Switzerland, June 25—July 4. This incredible tour will include Zurich, Lucerne, Interlaken, Lausanne and Geneva, Switzerland. An exciting addition to the tour for those interested will be an added 2 day tour to worship at the Taizé community in Cluny, France, returning on July 6. The musicians will perform in Zurich, Interlaken and Geneva with an outreach visit to a Senior Center in Lausanne. Pastor Lou will be offering devotions along the way. We are excited to continue sharing our faith internationally and would like to invite musicians as well as supportive travelers to join us! Please contact Billye for more detailed information. Register by March 30 for a discount!
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Sanctuary Servants Needed!
Volunteers are needed to prepare the sanctuary for Sunday worship services on Friday mornings. Please use the link below to sign up.
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Be a Part of a Wonderful Music Ministry!
Do you sing?
Do you play an instrument?
Now is a GREAT time to join us!
We have a place for you!
Contact Billye at music@gbpres.org, or Brad at bradboyette@gmail.com
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Meet in the Sanctuary for worship, head out to find some eggs, then complete an Easter craft to take home. Ages 2-12 are welcome!
Please bring a dozen filled eggs, per child participating, by March 26th. Please leave all donations in the basket by the Welcome Desk in the Narthex.
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Sunday Morning Youth Group Weekly Meetings, 9:30am in the Youth Room! Youth from 6th to 12th grade are invited to join for a time of fellowship and learning about God's desire for you.
Email youth@gbpres.org for more information.
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Seasoned Saints Luncheon
Friday, March 24th at 12pm in the Youth Room.
Please sign up in the Narthex or by emailing Betty Vecchiolla, bettyvecc@yahoo.com.
Please register by TODAY Monday, March 20th.
$10 suggested donation.
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PW Novel Ideas Book Discussion
March 30th at 6:30pm in Room 260
Bring a dessert or an appetizer and join the discussion about the Pulitzer Prize winning book, "Horse" by Geraldine Brooks. Sign up sheet is on the information ledge in the Narthex.
Contact Claire Burk with any questions. claireburk@gmail.com.
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Help Needed with the Casserole Ministry
For those of you who are unaware, we started a new ministry this year to assist those members or visitors to our congregation who could use occasional meal assistance.
The concept is to keep a stockpile of casseroles in the freezer to make it easier for Deacons to provide immediate assistance once a need is identified. We are relying heavily on our small groups for volunteers to make the casseroles but have learned quickly that the need is greater than anticipated and more volunteer chefs would be helpful.
We have a very streamlined process that includes two basic recipes with gluten free and vegetarian options. It takes approximately 1.5 hours to make double batches of both recipes in the church kitchen. All containers are provided. If you possess basic cooking skills and are willing to help support this important ministry please contact Johanna Jozwiak, jozwiakjoh@gmail.com for more information or to answer any questions.
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WNL Dinner will be Wednesday, March 29th at 5:30pm
Please use the link below or the form in the Narthex to make your reservations by Monday, March 27th.
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Interim Work
Wednesday, March 29th at 6:15pm in the Sanctuary.
Continuing to work on the interim tasks that the congregation needs to achieve before calling a new installed pastor.
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Easter Lilies
Are you looking to dedicate in honor or in memory of someone special for the Easter season? Yellow Easter Lily envelopes are now in the pews. Fill it out and drop it in the offering plate. The lilies are $10 each, and April 9th is the last Sunday to turn them in. Pick up your lilies after the last service on Easter Sunday..
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Chancel Flower Donations
Would you care to donate flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one? Pick up an envelope on the information ledge in the Narthex. Please leave the envelope with the included form and check for $75, payable to GBPC, in the Office Manager's mailbox.
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Volunteers Needed for Welcome Desk & Door Greeters
If you love meeting and greeting people and helping them with their needs, please sign up to help.
Remember, "You never get a second chance to make a great first impression."
- Will Rogers
If interested, contact Betty Vecchiolla, bettyvecc@yahoo.com, or Rose Rogers, bffrr9@cox.net.
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New Members Class
April 23rd, 12:00pm - 2:00pm in room 260.
You may sign up at the welcome desk in the Narthex or by emailing Marty Phillips at mphillips@tidewaterpastoral.org.
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Volunteer Puppy Raisers Needed! | |
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We love our Demo! If you could see yourself training a service dog like Demo, Mutts with a Mission is looking for you!
For more information contact Mutts with a Mission:757.465.1033; www.muttswithamission.org;
puppyraisers@muttswithamission.org
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AARP Tax Aide
Now through April 12th, 8am - 1pm in the Youth Room. Please call 757.547.4741 for more information.
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Notary Public
The GBPC office manager, Tara Vitek, is a notary public and available to notarize for GBPC members free of charge at the church office. Please call the church office with any questions.
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Vida Joven Mission Trip
After a three year absence, GBPC is planning a Mission Trip to Vida Joven, Nicaragua this summer! The trip is open to previous team members and is scheduled for August 12-19. If you are interested in joining us or any questions, contact joanhorton55@gmail.com to be invited to an informational meeting in a few weeks.
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Access this week's Prayer Covenant here: | |
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In Need of Prayer?
Click here
GBPC Deacons want to fulfill and build on the Biblical calling of Luke 10:29-37. We desire to serve those in need with Christ’s love, compassion, and mercy, following the example of the Good Samaritan on the road to Jericho. If you have a need, please contact one of the following church members who are willing to talk about how the church can help. The printed prayer covenant is now available on the Information ledge outside the Fellowship Hall.
Wayne Stover (989-430-8379)
Dave Randall (757-636-4389)
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GBPC 2023 Budget
Copies of the 2023 budget are available on the table outside the church office.
If you have any questions please see a member of the Stewardship and Finance committee.
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2022 Contribution Statements were sent out in January.
If you did not receive your contribution statement, please email Bob Jennings at, bob-jennings@gbpres.org, or call the church office.
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Text to Give is Now Available
You may now give to GBPC by text on your smartphone. Simply text the amount to 833.965.0647 and follow the prompts. Click the link below for full instructions or pick up printed instructions on the information ledge.
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Thank you for your generous support and commitment to GBPC. | | | | |
