Weekly Announcements – August 17,  2008

A Hearty Welcome to All Visitors! 

 

Hearing Impaired:  Worshippers who need amplification devices may obtain them from the ushers prior to the service.  Please return them to an usher after the service.

 

Participants in the Service:  8:30 a.m. Greeters: Jim and Ulrike Riegel; Usher: Jeff Streamer; Worship Leader: Ken Weber; Sound Board Attendant: Linda and Phil Bracht; 10:00 a.m. Greeters: Al and Jean Hauer; Lay Assistant: June Rushmore; Ushers: Mott Linn, Ruth Linn, Clyde Roberts, Linda Roberts, Lorna Simons, and Jeff Stewart; Children’s Church: Judy Emerson, Sandy Valenti, and Joelle Varner; Sound Room Attendant: Sam Thornton; Special Participants: Becky Hunt, soloist; Jeff Varner, organist.

 

Our Staff:  David M. Poland, Pastor (610-584-9699); Paul A. Corcoran, Pastor Emeritus; Al T. Henderson, Director of Ministry to Children & Youth; Louise M. Gerdelmann, Minister of Music; Nanci Landes, Children’s Choir Director; Kenneth R. Eckenroth, Custodian; Donna J. Stewart, Secretary; Cheryl Bonavita-Cressman and Tim Cressman, Nursery; Web site: www.gwyneddsquare.org; Office e-mail address:

office@gwyneddsquare.org.

 

Flowers:   The flowers today are given by the Linn family in celebration of Natalie Linn’s birthday and by Marjorie Stroup in memory of Pat Cody and Dottie Edwards.

 

Hospitality Evangelism Tip #27:  Volunteer to participate in a neighborhood “inquiry canvass” to identify potential prospects.  (Note:  Most people who are initially nervous about this activity come back from it saying, “That wasn’t bad at all!  When can we go again?”)  ["Practice hospitality." ~ Romans 12:13b]

 

Welcome:  We welcome Rev. Steven R. Garstad to our pulpit today.  As many of you know, Steve served as interim at GSPC from 1999 to 2002.  Since leaving Gwynedd Square he has held interim positions at Central Presbyterian in Downingtown, Director of Kirkwood Camp, and Grace Presbyterian in Jenkintown.

 

Staff Vacation:  Pastor Dave Poland will be on vacation through Saturday night, August 23.  If pastoral care is needed during this time, please call the church office or contact Rev. Steve Garstad on his cell phone at 610-999-2111.

 

An Orientation Meeting for all Sunday School teachers and Children’s Church leaders/helpers is scheduled for today, following the second service. 

 

Faith in Films:  Membership and Evangelism has scheduled another opportunity to watch an enjoyable movie (popcorn provided) followed by an informal discussion.    Join us at 7 p.m. on August 20 in fellowship hall. 

 

Referral Needed:  Do you know of a reputable snow removal company (with references) that you can recommend to the Property Committee?  If so, please drop a note to Bill McGarvey in his mailbox with the name, phone # and address.  Also please note how you are familiar with the company and let Bill know who you are and how to best contact you.

 

Farewell Reception:  A farewell reception will be held on Sunday, August 31 following each worship service in honor of Al T. Henderson, who is leaving Gwynedd Square as our Director of Ministry to Children and Youth (effective at the end of the day on Aug. 31).  Please join us for refreshments in the narthex to bid Al T. good bye and to thank him for his ministry and service to our church.

 

Farewell Gift:  The Session extends an invitation to anyone interested in contributing money to a special farewell/thank you cash gift for Al T.  Simply state on the "memo" line of your check "Al T thank you" or write those words on a piece of paper or on the pew envelope.  We will put all gifts together and present him with this thank you gift prior to his departure. 

 

Back to School Supplies:  G.S.P.C. is collecting school supplies for Chester Eastside AND Hope Prison Ministries this summer/fall.  Backpacks are most welcome.  Other school supplies include pencils, pens, markers, binders, crayons, highlighters, colored pencils, calculators, glue sticks, and erasers.  Any other school supplies are also most appreciated.  Collection Deadline is Aug. 31.  Thanks in advance for your generosity

 

GSPC 50th Anniversary Wall of Crosses: We’ve begun to receive contributions for the “Wall of Crosses” to be displayed in the sanctuary throughout the commemoration celebration of Gwynedd Square’s 50th Anniversary. We invite everyone - individuals and families - to participate in this project.  We encourage you to make a cross, purchase a cross, or share one already displayed in your home.  If there is a special story associated with your cross, please write it down so it also can be shared.  The crosses should be no longer than 20 inches, no wider than 15 inches, and have a flat back to allow for mounting on the wall.  Wood, stone, metal, glass, macaroni, painted, stitched – purchased or made by you – make it fun; make it meaningful!  We will begin to hang the crosses in September and will continue accepting contributions through March 2009.  Please give your cross to any anniversary committee member.  Your cross will be returned to you by the end of summer 2009.  50th Anniversary Committee:  Nancy Barr, Diane Butt, Anita Lamond, Ruth Linn, Sandy Taylor, Nancy Weber, chair.

 

Teachers Needed:  Do you enjoy working with 9-12 year-olds or are you just a big kid at heart yourself?  Are you comfortable teaching ALL you know about God and his word?  Then do we have the position for you.  We are currently recruiting for two (2) teachers for our 4th-6th grade Sunday school class.  This is a great group of children who will keep the class interesting.  If this sounds like something right up your alley, please contact Bonnie Kinsey ASAP.

 

Children’s Church Volunteers needed:  Children’s church is a time of learning and fun for children 3 years old through second grade during the 10:45 service (10 a.m. during the summer).  Volunteers are needed to help teach and assist.  Teachers are on a rotating schedule and usually teach about one Sunday every two months.  If you would like more information, or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Nanci Landes.

 

Name Tags:  We encourage the use of name tags so we may greet each other by name.  If you would like to have a permanent name tag (either because you are new to GSPC or because yours has been misplaced), whether you are a member or a regular visitor, please sign up on the sheet in the narthex (on the end of the counter closest to the outside door) and be sure to specify if you want a pin or clip holder. 

 

Reminder:  There is a sign-up chart on the bulletin board in the narthex for flowers every week.  These are $20 per vase and can be placed in the church in honor of or in memory of a loved one.  Make your check payable to Gwynedd Square Presbyterian Church, place it in a pew envelope, mark it “flowers,” and place the envelope in the offering plate.  Let us remember or celebrate with you!  (Note: The flower arrangement is in a green plastic vase or liner that fits into the brass urn. The liner must stay at the church to be reused. See a deacon or the church secretary to have the flowers transferred to another container if you want to take the flowers home with you after the second service.)

 

Attention Coffee Drinkers!  The deacons are in need of empty large coffee cans (39 oz. cans).  We use them to deliver the Sunday flowers to homes after the service.  Please bring your empty and rinsed cans to the church office or give to any deacon.

 Our Church This Week

 

Today, August 17

8:30 a.m.               Contemporary Worship service

10:00 a.m.            Traditional Worship service

11:15 p.m.            Sunday School and Children’s Church Teachers meeting - in

                                fellowship hall

2:00 p.m.               Korean Open Door Church

                                Pastor on vacation through August 23

 

Monday, August 18

                                Youth Pastor’s day off

7:00 p.m.               Little Lambs Day Care Committee meeting

                               

Tuesday, August 19

                                Church Office Closed

 

Wednesday, August 20

7:00 p.m.               Faith in Films - fellowship hall

                               

Thursday, August  21

9:30 a.m.               Play Group at Plains Park

 

Friday, August 22

                                               

Saturday, August  23

                               

Sunday, August 24

8:30 a.m.               Contemporary Worship service

10:00 a.m.            Traditional Worship service

2:00 p.m.               Korean Open Door Church