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Dear members of GPC -
We need your help with GPC's outreach program!
Please join us on the corner after you get your coffee from the Deacons so that we can show our solidarity to the public and let them know that we are here for them! It doesn't work so well with only a few people 🙁 The time is from 9:45 am until just about 10:30 am.
GPC PW Cookie Sale - Bakers Needed!
Yes it's that time of year again...
The Gilbert Presbyterian Women will be having their annual Cookie Sale on Sunday, December 15th.
For over 10 years now PW has held a Christmas Cookie Sale to raise money for both Local, Presbytery-wide, and National Presbyterian mission projects. Each year PW contributes approximately $2,000 to these missions. With an active membership of between 10 and 20 women, the annual Christmas cookie sale definitely helps to make this possible.
But first, in order to sell cookies we need people to bake cookies!
We are accepting cookies, candy, brownies, and small individual pies (please no cakes or cupcakes).
There are 2 signup sheets – 1 can be found in the Sanctuary Narthex, and 1 in the Palmer Center Library on the desk. You can also call Liz in the Church office at 480-892-6753 or sign up online at: tinyurl.com/PWcookies2019.
Please indicate if your cookies contain nuts, peanut butter, nut flavoring, or gluten. Disposable containers are preferred (or please make sure you have your name on your container).
Cookies need to be delivered to the Palmer Center Kitchen between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Saturday, December 14th (please use the south entrance by the kitchen).
We will be open for business on Sunday, December 15th from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and the cookies sell for $6 a pound!
Whether you're baking cookies to donate and/or when you're purchasing cookies at the sale - PW wants you to know that it is all in support of some amazing causes.
Thank you in advance for your support! If you have any questions please contact Gaill Blackburn - 602-920-5021 (call or text) - GaillBlackburn@gmail.com.
If anyone has a problem with the link here is another full length link - www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0A4CABAB2BA31-pwcookie1
IT'S TIME TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS!
WHERE: Church Sanctuary and patio
WHEN: Saturday, November 30th from 9 am - 12 noon.
Hopefully earlier if we have enough help.
WHO: We need 2 people to "fluff " out the artificial trees several days before Sat., Nov. 30th.
We need 4-6 to show up on Saturday to assist the worship committee.
WHAT: We will be doing the following:
a. Putting decorations on the two trees.
b. Setting out poinsettias
c. Hanging some banners on walls.
d. Putting wreaths on doors.
e. Putting some décor in patio area
CALL/EMAIL/TEXT:
CHERYL WILLIAMS - graflvr@gmail.com - 602-803-2566
Coffee on the Corner!!!
The Evangelism Committee will be hosting “Coffee on the Corner” to reach out to our local community this Sunday at 9:45 am! Committee members could use your help on the corner of Palm & Guadalupe offering free coffee and cookies. Stop by between services and help support this fun opportunity and get to know our neighbors!
10/20/19 Gilbert Presbyterian Church
Music and choir was perfect. Sister in Christ
There's no sound !!!!!
Thanks for the info. Why would anyone want to impersonate and sent out false emails from a church???
This is terrible!! Grrr!
GPC HEALING SERVICE
This Sunday 10/20/19
at 7:00 pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234GPC HEALING SERVICE
Sunday 10/20/19
at 7:00 pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Our love and sympathy are with Carole Blake and family upon the passing of her husband Ed on Sunday, October 6.
We’ll celebrate the life of Ed Blake, on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 AT 1:00 pm in our sanctuary. A small reception will follow in the Palmer Center. All are welcome to attend.
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
10/06/19 Gilbert Presbyterian Church
Choir was so good today. Sister in Christ
GPC HEALING SERVICE
Sunday 10/20/19
at 7:00 pm
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
09-29-2019
Gail voice needs fixed. Cant hear it at it's best. Barb
We need to sit in front pews when choir or bells are not present. Church looks empty. Sister in Christ
Thank you! Home today not feeling well. Sister in Christ
09/15/19 Gilbert Presbyterian Church
We love watching singing over and over! Sister in Christ
PLEASE RSVP ASAP
So Everyone Gets Fed!
You can quickly say YES/NO right here in the facebook feed with how many are attending, or you can email the church office at azgpcoffice@gmail.com. Thanks in advance and we look forward to an awesome event!
Blackburns X 3 in attendance
Please RSVP in the comments!
I am pretty sure Will and I will be there and maybe Matthew
Hello to all the women of GPC -
GPC's PW group developed a survey that we would love ALL women's input on...
You can easily enter your answers online here - forms.gle/obm8A3Wv7aTexo3h8
If you prefer to hand write your responses you can print out the attached form, or we will have some printed out and available on Sunday.
Thank you in advance for your input!
GPC's Presbyterian Women
GPC Questionnaire August 2019 re Presbyterian Women
GPC PW is interested in hearing from YOU! PW typically meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 9am for breakfast, fellowship, a bible study lesson, and brief meeting. We would love your input on how...
09/01/19 Gilbert Presbyterian Church 11am Service
Love her to see twice! Sister in Christ
That’s my babe! 😍
Thanks so much Ray Zubler for fixing our Internet issues!
Need sound fixed.
08/25/19 Gilbert Presbyterian Church
Loved Joe's singing today! Sister in Christ
08/11/19 GPC (part 1-of-3 due to technical difficulties)
Internet went out... Re initializing...
My first time watching. Does it always end after the sermon?
Guadalupe church. Praise the Lord. Sister in Christ
Happy birthday Danny! Sister in Christ
The 10am service is being live streamed on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/azGPC
BUT you don’t need Facebook to view AFTERWARDS!
www.azgpcmedia.org/gpc-live-on-facebook
or go to www.azgpc.org/ and click on the "GPC LIVE ON FACEBOOK" tab at the top to be taken there!
THIS SUNDAY - 08/11/19
GPC FUNDRAISER @ JASON'S DELI
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
When you purchase your meal mention Gilbert Presbyterian Church and follow the restaurant's instructions to receive 15% of your meal's price donated back to Gilbert Presbyterian Church, it’s that easy!!
Save the Date...
SUNDAY NIGHT - 08/25/19 - 6:00 PM
BINGO GAME NIGHT!
1st card free
Additional cards $1 each
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC... BRING A FRIEND!
Please bring “finger food” dessert/snack to share
MISSION PROJECT - SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR GPC WEST
Please bear with us while we make some exciting online changes!
For those who don't have Facebook to view the livestream you can now simply go to - azgpcmedia.org/gpc-live-on-facebook
In order to make this much needed change, we will now need to livestream from our GPC Facebook page "Gilbert Presbyterian Church" and NOT from our GPC Facebook group "Gilbert Presbyterian Church's Activities Page!" which is actually a public group. (The website plugins to make this happen only work with pages not groups).
So...
If you want to see this Sunday's livestreamed sermon without Facebook, go to azgpcmedia.org/gpc-live-on-facebook
If you want to see this Sunday's livestreamed sermon via Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/azGPC
To see previous 2019 livestreamed sermons, go to www.facebook.com/groups/AzGpcActivitiesPage
If you want to see any older archived sermons (2018 and older), then go to azgpcmedia.org
We know these changes are incredibly confusing - please know that we are trying our best...
God Bless - your technology team!
BUNCO GAME NIGHT...
IT'S TOMORROW NIGHT - 07/28/19 - 6 PM
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
All Ages Welcome!
No experience necessary - it’s as easy as rolling dice!
THE BUNCO SQUAD WILL TEACH YOU...
Contrary to popular belief, Bunco is not just for women!!!
Open to the public - please invite a friend!
(Meet in Falkenstine Hall in the Palmer Center)
Please bring a “finger food” dessert/snack to share.
MISSION PROJECT -
Please Bring Supplies Needed for GPC's School Teachers
kleenex, hand sanitizer, crayola crayons/markers, copy paper (white & color), dry erase markers, disinfectant wipes, pink pet erasers, ziploc bags (sandwich & gallon)
BUNCO GAME NIGHT...
IT'S TOMORROW NIGHT - 07/28/19 - 6 PM
Gilbert Presbyterian Church
235 E Guadalupe Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234
All Ages Welcome!
No experience necessary - it’s as easy as rolling dice!
THE BUNCO SQUAD WILL TEACH YOU...
Contrary to popular belief, Bunco is not just for women!!!
Open to the public - please invite a friend!
(Meet in Falkenstine Hall in the Palmer Center)
Please bring a “finger food” dessert/snack to share.
MISSION PROJECT -
Please Bring Supplies Needed for GPC's School Teachers
kleenex, hand sanitizer, crayola crayons/markers, copy paper (white & color), dry erase markers, disinfectant wipes, pink pet erasers, ziploc bags (sandwich & gallon)
GPC FUNDRAISER AT JASON’S DELI!
Jason's Deli @ Baseline & Cooper
Sunday August 11, 2019
11:30 am - 10:00 pm
1065 E Baseline Rd, Suite 101, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Donating Back: 15%
Organizer: GPC Deacon, Lisa Ewoldt
Commit to eat at Jason’s Deli that day. When you purchase your meal mention Gilbert Presbyterian Church and follow the restaurant's instructions to receive 15% of your meal's price donated back to Gilbert Presbyterian Church, it’s that easy!!
We need 20 folks to RSVP at: www.groupraise.com/events/99989-gilbert-presbyterian-church-at-jason-s-deli
Register by August 8 to Commit to Eat today!
Not sure what I am doing wrong, but I can't get to any place through this link that lets me register for this event?
The link does not work.
PCUSA Youth Triennium! Yes!
Triennium pays it forward to hurricane-affected Puerto Rican camp
Event’s offering went to Campamento El Guacio, severely damaged by Hurricane Maria
WooHoo - it's next Sunday night and open to the public - please help spread the word!
Montlure Traveling Day Camp is going on this week. Lots of laughter, activity, and music!
Preparing lunches for EAST VALLEY MEN'S CENTER June 9 at 1:30 pm
HEALING SERVICE June 23 at 6:30 pm
Join us for Christmas Eve Services:
5:00 PM - A Family Christmas Celebration. Children in attendance will be invited to "costume up" and be part of the Nativity Story as the story of Jesus' birth is read and the carols are sung.
9:00 PM - A traditional service of carols, candlelight, and communion.
A reminder for tomorrow (Nov 18). The GPC parking lot is not available due to resurfacing. Feel free to drop off your passengers at one of the lot entrances then park near Arbys (SE corner of Gilbert and Guadalupe) and either walk over to GPC or catch a ride with a volunteer. (If you can be a driver to transport worshippers, leave a note with your service time here.) See you in Church.
-Pastor Terry
Worship Alert! Due to the painting and carpeting being installed in the sanctuary, worship at GPC will take place in the fellowship hall of the Christian Education building at 8:30 and 11:00 am for the next three Sundays. There will fellowship time between services so come and get acquianted with someone new!
Stay tuned for updates as renovation work continues!
But no Sunday School
Starting Monday, October 8th (Yes, this Monday) and continuing throughout the week, we will be preparing for new carpet and paint in the sanctuary and offices. Over the course of a few days we will be moving office equipment, supplies, books, desks, pews, chairs, etc. from the sanctuary building to the CE Building.
Would you be able to give a few hours during the week to help us out? We also have a need for boxes and tape. If you are available and/or If you have any moving/book boxes, please let us know either by email, calling the office or signing up on Sunday (signup sheet in the Narthex). We will be in touch!
This Sunday, May 20, Gilbert Presbyterian Church will be celebrating Pentecost, the birthday of the church! We will be sharing communion at both services. To commemorate the tongues of fire that touched each of the disciples on that first Pentecost, worshippers are invited to wear something red to our services this week! See you there!!
Join us in morning worship this Sunday, April 8, at 8:30 and 11:00 for GPC’s Second Annual Holy Humor Sunday! With resurrection of Jesus Christ, God has hoodwinked evil for all time with God’s power and love! Let joy and laughter be the order of the day! Come and be ready to share a favorite (appropriate) joke during worship!
Monday is GPC Day at Black Bear Diner! Join fellow GPC members for a meal between 4 pm and 8 pm on Monday, March 5th at Black Bear Diner (just west of Gilbert/Baseline). 10% of all receipts received during that time will be returned as a donation to GPC for the ministry of the Deacons! So tell all your friends as well! See you Monday!
You are invited to Gilbert Presbyterian Church for an Ash Wednesday worship service tonight at 7:00PM. A time for reflection, confession, and communion as we begin our Lenten journey together.
Come share the journey with us this week!
www.facebook.com/1417287124985228/photos/a.1428361660544441.1073741828.1417287124985228/152086457...Listening to the Lectionary:
"I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. What is born of the flesh is flesh, and what is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be astonished that I said to you, 'You must be born from above.' The wind blows where it chooses, and you hear the sound of it, but you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit." - John 3: 5-8
With the Advent/Christmas/Epiphany season coming to an end, you are invited to help us "undecorate" the sanctuary this Sunday, January 7 at 5:00. Many hands make light work, so it shouldn't take long and pizza will be available with heartfelt gratitude for your assistance. Hope to see you then!
STAY LATE...COME EARLY! Sunday, November 5, GPC is hosting a get-acquainted fellowship coffee for members, both new and long-standing. If you attend the 830 service plan to stay a while after worship and get to know someone from the 1100 service you have never met! If you attend the 1100 service, come early (close to 10!) and spend some time with an early worshipper! We are all ONE in Christ Jesus! Let's act like it!!
Come join the fun this Sunday night!!
I really wish I knew what is going on on Sunday night. I am using voice over on my iPhone, and it doesn't read a photo copy or picture, so… Maybe you could write it?
Pastor Terry is looking for folks who could read John 3:16 in a language other than English on this coming Pentecost Sunday. We would like to have as many "tongues" as possible. If you could help us out in either service, please respond with your language and service you will be attending. (We may not use everyone, depending on the number of responses we get.) Thanks in advance for your willingness to help us make our Pentecost service exciting and meaningful! And remember: WEAR RED!
Why is this man laughing? Shouldn't you be too? We are celebrating Holy Humor at GPC this Sunday, April 30. Come share the "joy, joy, joy" that's "down in your heart!" Worship at 8:30 and 11:00 AM.
Join us for an afternoon of fun and laughs this Saturday, April 29 with the Jesterz Improv group. The hour long program begins at 3:00 PM in the GPC sanctuary. Tickets are available at the church office or at the door for $10. Bring a friend and give your funny bone a work out!
Help needed Saturday morning - 7:00 am. We will be moving dirt (with a skip loader) on the east side of the CE building but need a few more hands and shovels to make the job go faster. We should be done by noon. Can you help? If so, leave a note here! Thanks so much!
Holy Week/Easter Services at Gilbert Presbyterian Church
7:00 PM April 13 – Maundy Thursday with Communion
7:00 PM April 14 – Good Friday worship
6:30 AM April 16 – Easter SonRise service followed by Easter Breakfast
8:30 AM
11:00 AM Easter Morning worship
Our Sunday evening Lenten supper and study begins this week, March 5 at 6:00 pm. What does it mean to be "church," the body of Christ, a "family of faith? Week by week we will engage in the process of self-examination, both as individuals and as members of a church community. Bring some "finger foods" to share and join us!
Begin your Lenten journey with us at GPC with our March 1 Ash Wednesday service with communion at 7:00 PM.
Annual meeting of the congregation this Sunday between services at 9:45 AM. Plus a mortgage burning celebration in the courtyard at around 10:30 (with cake!) Come join us. God is good!
Christmas Eve Services
5:00 PM Carols and Candlelight
9:00 PM Carols, Candlelight and Communion
Christmas Day 10:00 AM
Come Celebrate With Us!
Let GPC do your Christmas baking. The Presbyterian Women’s Christmas Cookie Sale is this coming Sunday, December 11 from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Cookies and candies will be available for $6.00 per pound. Christmas CDs featuring GPC’s own Susan Martinez will also be available for purchase.
Tomorrow is Election Day. GPC is a polling place. If you would like to volunteer to sit at a "hospitality table," offering coffee, water, and snacks to waiting voters, call the church office (480 892 6753). Any length of time is welcome! Thanks so much!
This Sunday, November 6, we will continue to celebrate God’s promises and faithfulness by ourselves promising to be faithful. As part of our worship service, we will be dedicating our pledges of time, talent, and treasure to the ministry and mission of Gilbert Presbyterian Church in 2017. Pledge cards have been mailed, but will be available on Sunday morning as well. Prayerfully consider your grateful response to God’s call and join us for worship on Sunday morning!
This Sunday, October 9 - GPC Ministry Fair. Between Services. Info Fun and Fellowship as we look to the future together!
Dear GPC church family,
This Saturday is our Youth and Family Ministries Visioning Event. The day starts at 9:00 am and will continue until 2:00 pm. We will spend the day reviewing the past, considering the present and imagining possible futures. Our goal will be to come out with a clearer vision of the future of youth and children’s programming at Gilbert church.
Here is the important information:
•When: Saturday, Aug 27 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
•Where: Falkenstine Hall
•Who: the whole church (let us know if you need child care)
•Lunch is included!
Please RSVP the church office at 480 892 6753.
Need a new mattress? Gilbert Presbyterian is having a Mattress Fundraiser this Saturday! Details attached...
The kittens are flooding in. Help Saving One Life to save the most innocent little lives in need.
ALOHA! Its picnic time at GPC! This Sunday, April 17, we will gather in the courtyard for our annual picnic. This year we will have a Hawaiian theme...so wear your flashiest "Island Colors!" (to worship even!) Pulled pork sandwiches will be the main course. You fill in the rest!
If your last name begins with
A-J: Salads or baked beans
K-P: Fruit or veggie trays or chips
Q-Z: Dessert
Try to bring a dish with a Hawaiian flavor
See you all on Sunday!
MAHOLO!!
Are you interested in helping with our GPC Roadside Pick-Up? Meet at Elliot and Sassaman this Saturday, the 20th, at 8:30 AM.
Lift Up Your Voice 2016
A Presbyterian Choral Gathering
The combined Presbyterian choirs of
Gilbert, University, Palo Cristi, and Mission del Sol
azgpcmedia.org/special-programs/2016-special/lift-up-your-voice-2016/
GPC Men (and friends)...our first monthly men's fellowship breakfast will be held this Saturday, January 9 at 8:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the C.E. building. Come join us for good food and fine fellowship!
If you missed the Christmas Cantata, you can view it here - azgpcmedia.org/special-programs/2015-special/christmas-cantata-2015/
AMAZING JOB CHOIR !!!
The Gilbert Presbyterian Church in Gilbert, West Virginia sends you greetings! Watched your Christmas Cantata---very good music!
There is still time to make an appointment to have your family's picture taken for the GPC directory! Photos will be taken November 5 - 8 and appointments can be made by calling the church office (892-6753) or clicking the tab on the GPC webpage (azgpc.org). Every family gets a free 8 x 10 portrait and the opportunity to purchase more if desired. (Great Christmas gifts!) We would really appreciate your participation in this project. The directory is a great tool for helping the GPC family to keep acquainted.
"Wanted..."Elbow Grease!"
The GPC Buildings and Grounds Committee is sponsoring a sanctuary cleaning event this Saturday, October 17, from 8:30 until noon. The goal is to "spiff up" the interior of the sanctuary building...deep clean, dust, vacuum, scrub...in preparation for the Thanksgiving/Advent/Christmas season. Many hands DO make light work! (And there will be donuts of coffee available!)
If you can join us...please send a quick "YES" reply!
See you Saturday!
The Buildings and Grounds Committee
Summer sermons are online... To see Jen's latest and greatest - azgpcmedia.org/sermons/2015-sermons/sep-2015/
I am "back in the saddle" after my summer sabbatical and looking forward to seeing all my good friends from GPC in worship on Sunday morning! And thank you, Jen Fraser, for the outstanding leadership and care you provided while I was away!!
WOO HOO !!!
Welcome home!
I hope it ended up as good as it began.
Bags ready to go for the 5 week Europe adventure : two carry ons and two under seat bags. (And some said it couldn't be done.....)
Enjoy your time.
Have a wonderful time!
Impressive 😋
We were SO blessed by this song! Thank you Sammi!
She is amazing!
Thank you for sharing this.....so inspiring.
Come to the annual GPC picnic tomorrow, April 12 at 12:30! Plenty of food...plenty of fun! See you there!!
The GPC Youth did such a great job with the Easter SonRise Service! You can watch it here - azgpcmedia.org/special-programs/2015-special/easter-sonrise-2015/