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View Bulletins and Announcements from Sunday's Worship Services Here! | | |
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- Wednesday Night Live Dinner, 5:30pm in Fellowship Hall
- Feasting on the Word Bible Study led by Pastor Lou Ventura, 6:15pm in the Sanctuary
- KICK (Kids in Christ's Kingdom), 6:15pm in Room 290, children & youth invited to join
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- Card Games, 1:00pm in Room 230
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- Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade
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- Second Sunday of Advent
- Women's Ministries Christmas Tea, 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall
- Service of Remembrance, 5:30pm in the Sanctuary
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- Christmas Family Fun Night, 5pm - 7pm, Fellowship Hall
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- Jingle Jog, 6am Check In / Race begins at 8am
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- Last Day for Adopt-A-Senior
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- Parents' Night Out, 5:00pm - 8:00pm in Fellowship Hall
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- Fourth Sunday in Advent
- Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - "Kneeling in Bethlehem", 10:00am
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- Gingerbread House Family Night, 6:30pm - 7:30pm in Fellowship Hall
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Christmas Eve Services
- 5:00pm Family and Contemporary Worship Service
- 8:00pm Candlelight and Communion Worship Service
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- Christmas Day, 10:00am Online Only Worship Service
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- New Year's Day, 10:00am Worship Service
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Service of Remembrance and Candle Lighting
Sunday, December 4th at 5:30pm in the sanctuary. Please join us for a special service where we remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed away.
If you would like to include pictures of loved ones in the service slideshow, please submit an email to the officemanager@gbpres.org, clearly labeled no later than noon on November 30th.
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Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 18th at 10:00am. Join the Chancel Choir, Alleluia Ringers and members of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as we sing treasured carols and read the beloved scriptures of our Savior's birth. There will be a special reception immediately following the worship service.
Please plan to stay to meet our guest musicians and celebrate this joyful holy season. Free and open to the public.
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Praise & Worship Team Anyone? Do you sing or play an instrument? See or email Billye or Brad Boyette if you would like to be a part of rebuilding our Praise & Worship Team. music@gbpres.org or bradboyette@gmail.com | |
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Join our Sunday School Team! Help us train our children. Volunteers are needed for a once-per-month commitment to teach Sunday School for children K-Grade 5. An easy-to-teach curriculum will be provided. Contact Becky Miles with questions at preschool@gbpres.org.
NOTE: Our personnel policy requires a background check for all persons working with children and youth. You may sign up at the link below.
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Kid's in Christ's Kingdom (KICK) - Kids Prepare for Advent, Wednesday November 30th 6:15pm - 7:00pm after WNL in Room 290. After making Christmas cards for the Chesapeake Care Clinic, we will make advent calendars and play Christmas games as we get ready for the Christmas Season.
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GBPC will again be housing the homeless for Chesapeake Area Shelter Team (CAST). Our week to host CAST guests at our church is Wednesday, December 28 to Wednesday morning, January 4. We need about 25 volunteers each night. | |
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Join your church family on Saturday, December 3rd, in participating in the 2022 Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade! We are looking for individuals and families to ride in or walk alongside of the bus. We also need volunteers to decorate the bus the morning of the parade. Signup using the link below or on the information ledge.
If you have a large star, garland or lights you could loan for the occasion, let us know!
Questions? Contact Cindy Bitterman at 757.410.2675 or cmbitterman@gmail.com.
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Wednesday Night Live dinner will be Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30pm.
Please use the link below to make reservations by the end of the day, today Monday, November 28th.
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Pastor Lou Ventura's next Bible study will be on November 30 after the Wednesday Night Live Dinner from 6:15 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and will follow the lectionary.
Feasting on the Word Curriculum follows the Revised Common Lectionary and allows everyone to explore the same Bible passage each week which connects with our worship services.
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Women's Ministries Christmas Tea
Grab your fascinator and join the women of GBPC for an afternoon Christmas Tea. December 4, 2022 2pm - 4pm in Fellowship Hall. Registration closes November 27.
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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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We will be taking orders for poinsettias again this year. The flowers will decorate the sanctuary for Christmas Eve. Envelopes will be placed in the pews on December 4th with the last day for orders on December 11th. The cost will be $10/ea. | | |
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Christmas Family Fun Night, Friday, December 9th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm in Fellowship Hall
Enjoy pizza, bring a batch of your favorite Christmas cookie to share and sing Christmas Carols with your GBPC family! Sign up with the link below or the information ledge outside of Fellowship Hall.
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Adopt-A-Senior
GBPC is fulfilling Christmas wish lists for the residents at Cambridge Square Apartments. Cambridge Square is for adults, elderly, and disables living on limited income. See Sandy Sayre for a resident's wish list and instructions. Items are due December 12th.
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Presbyterian Women (PW) Sock & Mitten Tree
The PW are collecting mittens, gloves, hats and scarves throughout the month of December. These items will be donated to local schools that have a need.
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Presbyterian Women (PW) Thank Offering Envelopes
The PW Thank Offering envelopes have been placed in the pews and will be collected in the offering plates through mid-December. This year's offerings benefit 10 organizations, eight domestic, two international. It will support projects such as low-income home repair and housing, disability programs, cancer patient support, as well as projects in Haiti and Lebanon.
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2022 Jingle Jog 5K provides support to Young Life Chesapeake, a Christian organization that ministers to, mentors and positively influences high school students. Mark your calendars and join in the fun. Register now at the link below. | |
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Volunteers Needed for Jingle Jog!
If interested, please contact Laurel Swenson at alam2@cox.net or sign up at the information ledge, outside of Fellowship Hall.
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Parents Night Out, Friday, December 16, 5:00pm - 8:00pm in Fellowship Hall. We will offer pizza, a movie and games to entertain kids while the parents have a chance for a night out to complete their errands or enjoy an evening together.
Youth volunteers are needed!
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Gingerbread Family Night, December 21st 6:30pm - 7:30pmin Fellowship Hall. Families of all ages are invited to come build a gingerbread house and enjoy an evening of fellowship. We will provide graham crackers, decorations, and frosting. Families are encouraged to bring their own kits if desired. | |
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Need 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)
Access this week's Prayer Covenant here:
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November 20th may have been Stewardship Sunday, but it's not too late to make your pledge. Make yours today! | |
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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