GPS NEWSLETTER
Week of Mar. 6, 2016
Volume 11 – Number 10
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LENTEN MEAL AND WORSHIP: Wednesday starting at 5:15 pm
10 YEAR CELEBRATION THIS SUNDAY: Join us for one worship service only at 9 a.m. to celebrate with cake and a Joy Offering.
Songs This Week:Today Is The Day; Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone); 10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord); Come As You Are; God Of This City; Hands and Feet
TOGETHER WE ARE A FAITH COMMUNITY. We are at our best when we are committed to: GROWING, CARING, CONNECTING, SERVING, GIVING, and LEADING.
ROB’S WORDS:10 YEARS OF MINISTRY…
I have been sitting at my computer looking through a giant stack of dvd’s with pictures and videos of GPS Faith Community over the past 10 years. There has been lots of laughter – as I see pictures of kids that are now in college, as I watch some of the cheesy stuff we did in worship.
Certainly there is some sorrow as I see images of people who are no longer a part of this community. But, there is also great joy in seeing so many people who have been a part of this community for the past 10 years, and seeing different times as new folks have joined this community.
This Sunday we will kick off our 10 years of ministry celebration with worship at 9:00. It will be a joy to fill this space with many people who all come to give God the honor and praise as we celebrate all that has been accomplished in the past 10 years, and look with joy at all that is yet to come.
I hope you will be here for this special day as we let our praises be made known to God, “Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—Rejoice!” Philippians 4:4
Don’t forget that we will be collecting a special “Joy Offering” going above and beyond our regular offering. We ask you to prayerfully consider giving a special Joy Offering for: our Intern Pastor, Young Campers Fund, Mobile Food Pantry and General Budget.
God’s Blessings,
P. Rob
YOU NEED TO KNOW
10 YEAR CELEBRATION: We will kick off a year of celebrating 10 years of ministry on March 13th with just one worship service at 9:00 followed by a cake reception. Much more will happen throughout the year. We will also be doing a "Joy Offering" to celebrate God's goodness and abundance in our ministry together. There is a brochure on the Joy Offering on the table at the back of the church if you need more information.
CELEBRATE Palm Sunday worship on March 20th with the Beert Family String Band and a breakfast between services (free will offering for an exciting new program at our Farmers Market!)
EASTER WORSHIP: March 27th, will be at 8:15, 9:30, 10:45 All are welcome to join us.
BULLETIN/NEWSLETTER ARTICLES - PLEASE NOTE: Please submit information for the bulletin and/or e-newsletter no later than Wednesday at noon for inclusion that week. Information should be sent to . Thank you!
LENTEN SUPPERS AND WORSHIP: Join us for a simple supper followed by a worship service on Wednesdays, beginningFeb.17th through Mar. 16th. Supper begins at5:15, worship at6:15. For the whole family.
VBS AT GPS: Save the date! This year, VBS at GPS will be June 20th-24th from 9-11:30 am for kids aged 3 years old thru 5th grade (completed). Cost will be $10 per child for the whole week. Look for more info to come!
NURSERY ATTENDANT WANTED: Enjoy playing with and caring for little ones? See the GPS website for the job description and info on how to apply for this paid position.
GET INVOLVED
PALM SUNDAY BREAKFAST: Join us on Sunday, Mar. 20th between worship services for breakfast. Free will offering to fund the Power of Produce Club, a healthy-eating education program for kids at the GPS Farmers Market. Volunteers needed for set up, cook, serve, clean up– sign up!
IT'S EASTER EGG TIME:We need your help to fill Easter eggs for our upcoming annual Easter Egg Hunt! Take a bag from the table in the foyer, fill it with 3 dozen eggs with toys or individually wrapped candy in them, and return it to GPSonMarch 20th. Thank you for your help to make this community event a success!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS & HELPERS NEEDED! Sign up for a Sunday to teach or help. Curriculum is provided! Questions? Contact Monica .
SUNDAY AM VOLUNTEERS: Sign up to help with hospitality on Sundays. Sign up to bring treats, help at the host table and set up communion. Check the Volunteer Table. Help as an usher, greeter or to hand out bulletins as you join us each week. Take a job tag as you come into church.
GPS CLASSES, SMALL GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES
SENIOR CENTER: The Senior Center regularly meets on Tuesdays, from 10:00 - 2:00. Come for fellowship, games, cards, and snacks. Bring $5 for lunch provided or bring your own lunch. You are welcome, even if you aren't a senior!
ADULT CARD NIGHTS: Enjoy playing cards? Want to learn some new games? Join us on the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 6:30 pm. Bring a snack to share. If you have any questions contact Debbie Meyer at .
THE BREAKFAST CLUB: For all who have experienced loss. We meet the 2nd Saturday of the month at 9 am at Sophia's Restaurant (5467 Bridge St, Roscoe.) Order off the menu. For info contact Sonja at .
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
MEIJER REWARDS CARD: If you plan on joining the Meijer Community Rewards program, would you please consider choosing GPS as your sponsored organization? Use this code when you join online, in store, or by mail: 422286 and GPS will receive community funds from Meijer every time you use your card. Thank you!
AMAZON SMILE: Just a reminder that if you plan to shop on Amazon.com this holiday season you can leverage your spending by using this link and designating GPS as your beneficiary of the Smile program:
INSTAGRAM USERS: Follow us at gpfaith on Instagram!
CLICK “SHARE”: Do you use Facebook? If so, have you liked AND FOLLOWED our page, Facebook has changed how posts are spread, we love your likes, but by clicking “share” you greatly influence our ability to have others see us and whatever we post that you want others to know about. The more people we get who like our page the more that circle of influence grows!
ATTENTION GPS TWEETERS: Our @GPSFAITH Twitter account is once again active! We are using this social media tool to help spread the word about all the exciting news and events happening at GPS and the larger ELCA organization. It is also a great way to stay connected to events in our community.
Here is how you can help: If you are an active Twitter user, go to your account and follow @GPSFAITH. When you see a tweet from @GPSFAITH, retweet the message and all of your followers will see the message. This is an easy way to get involved and it will be fun to see how many followers we can attract. If you are not currently an active Twitter user, watch for more info as we introduce twitter and how to use it as a person of faith.
SCHNUCKS SCRIP CARD: Help GPS every time you shop. Schnucks will donate 3% of your total grocery bill every time you use your Schnucks loyalty card or registered credit/debit card. Register your card at and choose GPS as your designated recipient. Present your registered card to the cashier when you shop at Schnucks. It’s an easy way to help support the programs and ministries of GPS. Questions? Contact Lisa at .
YOUTH NEWS AND ACTIVITIES
COMPASS AND PATHWAYZ:If you have Pathwayz (6th-8th grade) or COMPASS (9th-12th grade) youth and are not getting info on all the happenings, contact so we can add you to the list!
CONFIRMATION: Our Confirmation Program for 6th-8th graders meets during the 9:00 worship service on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month. 8th graders also meet on the 2nd Sunday - during the 9:00 worship service. For more information about joining Confirmation contact .
PATHWAYZ TEXT ALERTS: Youth in grades 6 - 8 and their parents: text @pathwayz to 779-373-3963 to receive Pathwayz text alerts.
PRAYER AND CARE
MEAL TRAIN: Would you be willing to bring an occasional meal to other GPS folks in a time of joy or need? Sign-up and join our growing list of volunteers. Requests are emailed out as needed, and you can always say no if the timing is not right for you. Need a meal? E-mail or call the church office!
HOSPITALIZED? If you are in the hospital and would like to be on our prayer chain or have a pastoral visit, you must call the church office at (779) 221-8491. Also, please notify the hospital of your affiliation with GPS Faith Community when you check in.
PRAYERLINE: If you have concerns you wish to have lifted up in prayer please notify the prayerline by email at , call the church office at (779) 221-8491 or fill out a prayer slip available at the Prayer and Care table at the back of the Sanctuary.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND EVENTS
CHECK OUT ALL THE GREAT THINGS HAPPENING AT KATIE’S CUP: Visit
Katie’s Cup is open each Thursday night! Join us for great entertainment! Doors open at 6 pm. Full drink and food menu available.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION/CAMPBELL’S LABELS: Save your Box Tops for Education coupons & Campbell’s labels for Maple Elementary School. Drop them in the collection box at the volunteer table. Thank you!
CONTACT US
Prayer line:
Pastor Rob:
Monica Proefrock, Family, Youth and Children Ministry Director,
Lisa Short, Pastoral Assistant:
Jodi Goldhagen, Financial Secretary:
TJ Hill, Worship Leader,
Leadership Team:
Compass: Melissa Adkins & Tess Oster,
Pathwayz: Angie Brown & Jeff Cismesia-
Confirmation: Marcie Billings, Chuck & Amy Hoening, Buddy & Heidi Pride
Bulletin and Newsletter volunteer: Pat Hendren,