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Perea Elementary Bibles and Backpacks Collection
Please buy copies of the Jesus Storybook Bible and/or backpacks to donate to Sam Husband's New City Memphis Ministry in the Klondike Neighborhood for “Preschool Promotion Day” May 20th at Perea Elementary. There will be a box in the main hallway at church to put your items in. Sunday, May 18th is the last day to bring items. Paul Husband will deliver them after church that morning. The backpacks should be simple and small, as they are for Kindergarten age kids. Email Jennifer Monsarrat if you have any questions - jennmonsarrat@gmail.com
Notice of a Congregational Meeting to Elect an Elder
On Sunday, May 11th, we will hold a brief congregational meeting at 11 AM following worship for the purpose of electing a new elder. The congregation has nominated and the session has trained, examined, and approved Daniel Weaver to stand for election and serve on the Session. Please pray for Daniel and the Session as this date approaches.
2 Corinthians Sermon Series: Servants of the New Covenant
This May we will begin a new sermon series from Paul’s second letter to the church at Corinth. Actually, it’s his fourth letter and there’s a complex history of trouble in that church. Praise the Lord for the trouble in Corinth because without it, we would never have this valuable letter from these Servants of the New Covenant.
Communicant’s Class
A “communicant’s class” is a special class designed to help covenant children transition from being, what we call, non-communing members to full communing members of GCC. That means that, not only will they be given all the rights and privileges of full church membership, but they will be admitted participation in the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper by the session. It is, most importantly, the time when our covenant children first make a public profession of their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. If you have questions or think your child might be ready to participate in a communicant’s class, please email Ashley at Ashley@GCCMemphis.com.
Men’s Prayer Meeting: Monday’s at 7:00 PM in the GCC Sanctuary
Men’s “Odd Wednesday’s” Lunchtime Bible Study
Our next “Odd Wednesday” Bible Study will take place on May 7th. Men, join us for a bible study from 12 - 1pm at GCC. This study will meet on the first and third Wednesday’s of each month (Get it, “Odd Wednesday’s?”). Bring a lunch and your Bible. We will start promptly at noon and finish promptly at 1 o'clock, so you can get back to work. We will be working our way through the book of Ephesians using R. C. Sproul’s commentary as our guide.
Upcoming “Odd Wednesday’s” - May 7th & 21st; June 4th & 18th.
Ladies Morning Gathering, May 10th
Join us for a casual time of food and fellowship Saturday May 10th, 9-11AM at City Silo in Germantown! You could enjoy breakfast, a snack, a cup of tea/coffee, or just come to hang out even if you don’t want to eat. Gluten and dairy free options available. See menu below-https://citysilo.squarespace.com/eat Located at: 7605 West Farmington Blvd Germantown TN 38138. We’ll be there a little early to try to get the large table. Contact Jana Grayson or Ginny Gafford with questions.
Spring Work Day, May 17th
Join us, 8:30AM-1:00PM and a lunch will be provided! We will be doing some minor wood refinishing, lighting fixture work, mounting various things on the walls, and cleaning out one closet and possibly painting new stripes in the parking lot. Touch base with Daniel or email deacons@gccmemphis.com if you want more details or to know what to bring.
Youth Potluck! Sunday, May 18th, 11:15 AM
As a covenant church family, come one, come all to celebrate our graduating seniors and their families, and welcome the rising 6th graders and their families! Come join for food, family, and fellowship! Please bring a side dish and/or dessert to share.
Coffee Volunteers Needed
Ever wonder where the delicious coffee we all enjoy Sunday morning comes from? This is your chance to find out. The Hospitality Ministry Team needs folks to make coffee! If we have many hands you're only needed 1 to 2 times a quarter. See Hannah Penn and Ginny Gafford for details, training, and questions.
Children’s Message Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to teach the Children’s Message during the sermon. This is the time when we dismiss our 3 year-olds through Pre-K children from our service to read a bible story and do an activity. No prep is needed ahead of time and all the supplies are provided. You just have to be willing to love our little ones in this way. If you have any questions, please contact Karla Himebook. Click the button below to go to the sign-up genius page to volunteer. There are still several open slots.
GCC Youth Orchestra
We are so excited to have Mr. Andrew Cook present his second arrangement for the GCC Youth Orchestra. This will be an ensemble that meets select Wednesday nights before youth group from 5:50-6:20pm, and aims to present an original hymn arrangement written to meet each musician at their skill level. Rehearsals will be on 4/09/ 4/23, 4/30, and 5/07. The anthem will be presented on 5/11.
Wednesday Evening Activities at GCC:
Women’s Bible Study – 6:15 PM
Youth Group – 6:30 PM
Choir Rehearsal – 7:30 PM
Weekly Prayer Time at 9AM, Sundays
Pray for One Another
We pray for one another because we are connected in an authentic community of faith. Each day this week, take a moment to pray for some of the people God has planted in our community. Thank God for calling them to be members of our church family. Pray for His help and provision for their needs. Ask Him to encourage and grow them in their faith. If you have an opportunity, take a moment and send them a word of encouragement this week.
Monday: Patrick and Megan Mullins (Daisy, Mason, Thomas, Fiona, Jonah)
Tuesday: Jonathan and Nancy Myers (Mason, Maddie)
Wednesday: Jabin and Ann Newhouse (Quinn, Nora, Greta, Zeke)
Thursday: Andy Owens
Friday: Donna Owens
Saturday: Logan & Hannah Penn (Ann Maeve)
Sunday: Frank and Barbara Riley