Sunday, December 1: Following Worship: Advent Luncheon and Greening of the Sanctuary
Wednesdays, December 4th and 11th at 7 pm Advent Program The Naming of the Season
Wednesday, December 4th from 4:30 to 5:30 pm: The Village Craft Fair
Thursday, December 5th from 4 to 7 pm: Gift Market at 10,000 Villages
Sunday, December 15th 4 pm Caroling at Rosemont Village followed by pizza and dessert at Margaret’s.
Tuesday, December 24th at 5 pm Christmas Eve Service
Advent is upon us once again and once again we ponder what happened two thousand years ago in the sleepy village of Bethlehem as well as ponder what the future holds in store for us.
As we read the now familiar scripture passages, we consider what this means for us? How do we lead our lives as we prepare for Christ’s return?
This year for Advent, we will explore the significance of the names of Advent. The four names we will focus on are Zechariah, Elizabeth, Joseph and Mary. These are the names of those who guide the story, so what can we learn about them and God by studying their names?
That is what we will find out! Come and join us on Wednesdays, December 4th and 11th at 7 pm at GPC.
Tuesday, December 3rd:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Ezra
Wednesday, December 4th:
4:30: Craft Fair at The Village
7 pm: Advent Program: The Names of Advent
Thursday, December 5th:
3-7 pm Ten Thousand Villages in Bryn Mawr
Sunday, December 8th:
9:45 am Christian Education
11 am Worship: 2nd Sunday of Advent, Pastor Todd Stavrakos preaching
Noon: Outreach meeting
Tuesday, December 9th:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Ezra
December 7th:
Joyce Baker
Texts:
Isaiah 2:1–5 Turn swords into plowshares; walk in the light of the Lord.
Matthew 24:36–44 The Lord is coming; keep awake; no one knows the day or hour.
Prayers for travel mercies for all those traveling this holiday week.
Prayers for those who are having difficulty finding something to be thankful for.
Prayers for Carol and her family as she continues in hospice.
Prayers for the Pierce Elementary School community.
Prayers for Peter as he struggles through a difficult time,
Prayers for Pat as she continues her cancer treatment.
Prayers for Bill as he struggles against cancer,
Prayers for the Florian family at the death of their mother.
Prayers for Palmer as she recovers from a broken wrist.
Monday, November 25th:
7 pm Gladwyne Community Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 26th:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Ezra
Sunday, December 1st:
9:45 am COALESCE
11 am Worship: Lord’s Supper, Pastor Todd Stavrakos preaching
Noon: Advent Luncheon and Greening of the Sanctuary
Tuesday, December 3rd:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Ezra
Wednesday, December 4th:
4:30 pm Village Craft Fair
7 pm Advent Program: The Names of Advent
Thursday, December 5th:
3 – 6 pm Ten Thousand Villages
December 7th:
Joyce Baker
Sermon: Forget Not All the Benefits
Texts: Ruth 1:1-17, Ephesians 4:1-6
Preaching: Rev. Margaret Somerville
This Sunday, November 24th, GPC will celebrate Stewardship Sunday by experiencing a Service of Commitment based upon an Iona liturgy. This is an important time in the life of our community as we gather to pledge our gifts and hearts to the life and ministry of this community.
Tuesday, November 19th:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Isaiah
Thursday, November 21st:
7 pm Knit or Mend
7:30 pm Men’s Group
Saturday, November 23rd:
10 am QiGong
Sunday, November 24th:
9:45 am GPC Community Breakfast
11 am Worship: Stewardship Sunday, Rev. Margaret Somerville preaching
Monday, November 25th:
7 pm Gladwyne Thanksgiving Service
Tuesday, November 26th:
10 am Bible Study: Book of Ezra
November 18th:
Natalie and Stephanie Pratt
November 19th:
Sue Althouse
November 24th:
Olivia Barker
November 26th:
Laura Coakley
Texts:
Isaiah 65:17–25 God promises a new creation, where all creatures will live in safety.
Luke 21:5–19 The temple will fall; a great trial is coming; God will supply wisdom.
