Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Wee-worship

Wee Worship is an important part of the faith formation of the children at GSPC. In order to gain knowledge of the children's experience, make sure volunteers are equipped and supported, and ensure the success of the program, Pastor Alexandra will be leading Wee-worship once a month beginning on January 23. 

Children

Join us for our church-wide events on February 20. Mark your calendars for VBS June 20-24.

Youth 

Youth will not meet this week due to the Family Nature Walk. Please join us. Following worship on Sunday, February 13 we will walk over to Heroes for lunch. On Sunday, February 20 following worship, all youth and parents are invited for a lunch cooked by Shelia and a presentation on the Dangers of the Internet.

Children & Youth

Following worship on Sunday, February 20 we will have a Lunch and Learn presentation on the "Dangers of the Internet" by Joseph Thompson with the FBI of Mobile. Youth ages 11+ are able to attend. Please make plans to attend and learn about how we can keep our children and youth safe in the digital media age. Click to RSVP.

Talking Heads

Sunday School class meet each Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in the Multi-purpose room on the second floor.

Sunday Book Study

9:30 a.m. in the Library and on Zoom (see below)

Spring Hill Women

Tuesdays at 8 a.m.

Home of Ann Adams

Tuesdays at Ten

Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

Contact: Mary Elizabeth Perry

Men's Bible Study

Wednesdays at 6 p.m. in the Library

ZOOM available

Contact: Bo Perry

Baytreat Rental

Baytreat is now listed on AirBnB. Follow the link for availability and booking.  

All rental inquiries are now being handled by Shelley Springer who can be reached at shelley@shelleyspringer.com. Please check the website for availability and then contact Shelley directly for booking or further information.

Staff Committee

Help us find our next Property Manager (15-20 hrs/week)

GSPC is looking for someone to help manage our three properties: 300 Government Street, Guesnard House, and Baytreat. The Property Manager will ensure the overall maintenance and needed improvements of the properties, doing small maintenance work and coordinating with volunteers and contractors for larger needs. Candidates should have basic knowledge of building operation and maintenance, have strong communication skills, and be able to lift 35 lbs, climb stairs and ladders, etc.

Opportunities for Service

Please remember the people our church is serving and those who work with them daily in your prayers. 

Cards for Prison Ministry

Urban Ministry Committee will be collecting cards of encouragement and love for our prison ministry. Many of the inmates will not be able to attend funerals or see family and we are called to spread joy to these folks. Who better to assist than our youth? Paper and crayon packets will be available in the Jackson Street entrance soon. Please draw a picture of hope and love and have your children color. We will also have templates for coloring for our ministry. They must be on regular printer paper. Children may sign first names only or may simply sign "Government Street Presbyterian Church." Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact Jane Hale at 251-533-9387.

Cold Weather Clothing Donations

During the month of February, we will be collecting gently worn cold weather clothing items for men. women, and children - such as coats, hats, gloves, scarves. Also, socks are a much needed item for those in shelters. These items will be given to various agencies that distribute clothing to those who are homeless or are in need. There is a box designated for these donations at the Jackson Street entrance.

PB&J for Meals on Wheels

Our 45 Meals on Wheels recipients get a sandwich bag each day, along with their hot meal. The bag has a sandwich and a snack. Peanut butter and jelly is often on the menu we need donations of creamy peanut butter and grape jelly to help fill the pantry for the remainder of the year. There is a donation box in the Jackson Street entrance for these donations. 

McKemie Place

GSPC has agreed to provide lunch for up to 40 residents at McKemie Place on the second Friday of each month. Thank you to everyone who has volunteered for this mission over the last three months and into 2022. Due to its funding situation, the agency depends on volunteers to provide both lunch and dinner for the residents. They are looking to find individuals or groups that would be willing to provide a lunch or dinner meal on a regular basis each month. They are especially in need of volunteers to provide lunch meals. So, if you, as an individual, or are a member of a group that might be interested in providing this on a regular basis, please contact them at 251-287-2225.

Barton Academy for Advanced World Studies

How Can You Support Barton Academy?

• Send monetary gifts to the church to provide assistance to families purchasing uniforms. Checks should have the memo "Uniform Assistance."

• Bring the following items to stock a Hygiene Closet for the school: Clorox wipes, Tissue, Deodorant, Black socks, Paper Towels, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste.

Mobile Area Interfaith Conference (MAIC) is a non-profit agency which provides services for inmates in Metro Jail and released inmates returning to the community. This agency was formerly known as the Council of Downtown Churches, of which GSPC was a major participant. They currently have an urgent need for white underwear (See details in the listing below) and used glasses. Below is a list of needed items:

• personal hygiene products for men and women to include full size shampoo and conditioner (must be able to see through the containers), full size deodorant (no roller balls), full size soap, full size toothpaste, white cotton socks (no anklet style); 

• clothing to include men's white cotton briefs or boxers (no snaps), white cotton t-shirts with sleeves (men and women use these so all sizes welcome), women's white cotton underpants (all sizes), women's white cotton bras (all sizes); 

• reading material to include Bibles (softbound only, large print editions especially needed), magazines with neutral content such as food, decorating, self-improvement, health, shopping, geography, history, etc., and books (soft bound only, with mild non-violent content, non-fiction also appreciated). 

• Small shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and soap are also welcome.

If you have any questions about any of these events, please contact Lisa deShazo, Chair of the Urban Ministries Committee.