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GSPC News
Sunday School for Children/Youth Begins
All ages are welcome at 9:30 AM. Wee Worship resumes for children 3 years through Kindergarten following the children's sermon.
Thank you to our teachers!
3s--1st Grade: Margaret Sue Browning, Hunter Oswalt, Carolyn Jones, Bonnie Mobley
2nd-5th Grade: Corinne Lorge, Shawn Walker, Missy Jones, Marlene Jones
6th-12th: Travis Goodloe, Buzzy Riis, Duke Walker, Bobby Headrick
Parents of Children and Youth are invited to join Rev. Lamar in the Multi-Purpose Room upstairs to hear more about plans for this fall for children and youth.
Old Testament Study: The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar will begin "How Firm A Foundation," a sermon series and Bible study, in September. The sermon series will begin on Sunday, September 10, with "Beginnings," a focus on Genesis. Complementary studies, led by Rev. Lamar, will include special Sunday School sessions, beginning with "Faithful Foundations for Families" for parents of children and youth on Sunday, September 10, and Wednesday noon Bible studies in the GSPC Library, which will begin on September 6 and continue through November 15. For those who want help filling in the scriptural gap between Sunday sermons, Rebekah recommends 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.
In preparation for Sunday, those with A Guide to Bible Basics can read the Introduction.
Those who wish to view a video can watch "What Is the Bible?"
Two Pastors and a Rabbi: The next installment of the Interfaith Bible Study series will be held Monday, September 11, at 5:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 806 Government St. All are welcome.
Tuesday Lunch and Learn Series: The GSPC community lunch series is back! Formerly known as the Government Street Forum, this series has been changed to Tuesdays, but the general format is the same: Lunch and a guest speaker from noon to 1 p.m. The Tuesday Lunch and Learn Series will begin on Tuesday, September 12, and 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 community. Here is the schedule of speakers:
Sept. 12: Sandy Stimpson, Mayor of Mobile
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 will resume rehearsals on Sundays from 9:30 to 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, September 10. For that first rehearsal, the children will meet in their regular Sunday School assembly room. Following, they will meet 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 the following Sundays: September 10, 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.
Additional News and Notes
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 on Sunday, September 10. The Rev. Rebekah Abel Lamar will preach the first sermon in the "How Firm a Foundation" series, entitled "Beginning." The texts are Genesis 12:1-9 and John 1:1-8. The Sanctuary Choir will sing two versions of "Dona Nobis Pacem." In addition, we will be handing out memory verses for children during the children's sermon and unveiling a piece of art by our own Carrie Adams to go with our new sermon series.
Sunday Assistants on Sunday, September 10:
Lisa Goodloe
Stella Jackson
Wee Worship Volunteers on Sunday, September 10:
Katherin Ogburn
Shawn Walker
Bulletin for Sunday, September 10:
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