Children

Sunday School begins on Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

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)

Contact Laurie Shorter

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

SUNDAY BOOK STUDY

Dear friends,

We are continuing to read Rejoicing in Christ by Michael Reeves, and now in person (!) in the library (!) (at last!!!). This past Sunday we got through the first part of the introduction. On 11/21, we will pick it up there and continue on as before, taking turns reading and interrupting the reading at will to comment or question. The books will be available for purchase on Sunday and the cost is $15. 

I will also read aloud a bit from a journal article by Dr. Cynthia Rigby of Austin Theological Seminary (a favorite professor of Courtnay Veazey). In the article (and accompanying chart) she speaks of the three main theories of atonement held by Reformed churches stating that in our tradition, we tend not to choose one over the others, but instead to hold all of them in tension. This was presented because Reeve’s book seems to lean heavily on the "Anselm/substitution/satisfaction theory.” Rebekah has said that though she can’t lead our class every week, she would be willing to come from time to time to discuss particular issues with us that might come up in our study (such as the atonement theories, for example). [Here’s the link to the Rigby article in case you’re interested: Atonement: Insights—The Faculty Journal of Austin Seminary ]

-Laurie Shorter

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. 

Cold Weather Clothing Donations

During the month of January, 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.

Central Presbyterian - Food Pantry

January 11, 2022

GSPC will have the opportunity to volunteer with our friends at Central Presbyterian Church for their weekly mobile food pantry. If you are interested and able to help, please report to Central at 8:30 a.m. There will be a short meeting around 8:45 with instructions for volunteers and the food distribution will begin around 9:00. They are serving around 600-800 families each week and the recipients are very grateful for this much needed assistance.

Mobile Baykeeper Clean-up Project

January 15, 2022

On Saturday, Mobile Baykeeper will host a clean-up project on Springhill Ave. between Broad and St. Stephens Rd. from 8:30 - 11:00 am. If you wish to volunteer, please visit their website mobilebaykeeper.org to register.  

Confirmation Class from St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church,

New Orleans, Louisiana

Due to the rise in COVID cases, this event will be postponed to a later date.

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. During the month of November, we are asking for 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.