February
In him you also, when you had heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and had believed in him, were marked with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit; (Ephesians 1:13)
This month the church will receive a fairly large group into the church body. The new members will be installed on the 12th of February at both services. It’s exciting to talk with the followers of Jesus who are placing their faith into this faith community. Paul reminds us that as we hear God’s word we hear the word of truth. I encourage you to take some time to congratulate the new members and help them feel the welcoming love of Jesus.
This month is also the beginning of Lent. I hope that you will be part of the worship experience on Ash Wednesday. The church will offer two services for that day one at noon and the other at 7:00 P.M. The service schedule for Lent will be in the announcement page of the bulletins through lent. I look forward to sharing the preaching with Nancy, Mark, Greg, and Richard. The series for Lent will be based on a devotional book titled “Transformation”. I think that you will enjoy the Wednesday night soup and worship services through Lent.
Sabbatical Leave – I am taking my sabbatical leave this year and will need your help in maintaining church attendance and mission. What is a sabbatical? Sabbatical leave offers an extended block of time for study, personal growth and or reflection of our ministry together. Normally the spiritual renewal period of sabbatical is one to three months. I will be gone for about 6 weeks. This time is an important time for the church community. I will need your help in maintaining the mission and the ministry of GSLC while I’m away. The sabbatical time selected does not interfere with the church calendar. It is scheduled for May 22, 2012 – June 30, 2012.
Pastor Frank
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can Boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9)
Upcoming Events
Other Information
Did you notice the Prayer Request Box in the gathering space? This box is for notes about your prayer requests, surgeries, procedures or other concerns you would like Pastor Gore to be aware of. Note paper and pen are provided beside the box for your convenience.
Charts for Altar Flowers and Bulletins are on the bulletin board across from the church office. Envelopes are available near the charts for you to use. They may be placed in the church offering. Altar Flowers will cost $35.00 per week.
Donations for bulletins are $20.00 for each Sunday.
Memorial Candles may be sponsored by the month and are $5.00 per Sunday.