Called to Serve
DECEMBER | 2018
300 GOVERNMENT STREET | MOBILE, ALABAMA 36602 | 251.432.1749 | GSPCMOBILE.ORG
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Christmas arrives near the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. We recognize that for many the Christmas holidays are a joyous time with much celebrating and cheer. For others though, the holidays are difficult times and lack the warmth and affection of those they miss dearly. While some celebrate, others grieve the losses in their lives. Nobody wants to grieve when the Christmas season begins, yet the reality is people do. We know grief. We know loss. At this time of year, it can overwhelm us. We struggle to find the holiday spirit. We are slow to join in the joyful mood of Christmas because of our losses. The reality of death of a loved one often puts us in the midst of very long nights. This Service of Remembrance recognizes the real darkness that exists in our lives and in the world. At the same time, we hope that glimpses of light will shine through the darkness, just as stars pierce a dreary winter night. The service is designed to welcome God’s presence in the midst of darkness through music, prayers, Word of God, candle lighting, communion of saints and the community gathered together to bring comfort to one another. It is my desire that this service gives hope and a future to those whose lives are in darkness and to those in difficult circumstances. God cares for you and wants you to have a future, a future that includes his unconditional love. Come and share in the light of God’s glorious love. The peace and joy of Jesus Christ be with you, Pastor Paul
Sunday, December 2 Sanctuary Preparer: Usher Captain: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sunday Assistants:
Harriett Boster Ashford Kettler Nancy Boone Corinne Lorge Susan Holler | Sara Bryan
Sunday, December 9 Sanctuary Preparer: Usher Captain: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sunday Assistants:
Dot White Ashford Kettler Sandy Thomason Harriett Boster Charlotte Crockett
The CE committee met on November 26. We discussed all the Christian Education programs we have for children, youth, college students, young adults, adults, and shut-ins. We are in need of someone to lead PYC Fellowship events. If you know of someone, please contact Abbie Baxter or LeAnne Tamblyn. If we have not secured a leader by January, Caroline Newman has volunteered to plan a fun event for the youth! Thank you, Caroline. There will be a holiday social for all Sunday School teachers, Bible study leaders, and CE committee members on Monday, December 10 at Guesnard House. Details will be forthcoming!
Sunday, December 16 Sanctuary Preparer: Usher Captain: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sunday Assistants:
Bligh Jones | Trisha Hawkins Ashford Kettler Beth Majure Margaret Sue Browning Blair Schoenvogel | Jeni Marley
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Advent Workshops Fellowship Hall on the following dates: Sunday, December 2nd (9:30am) Sunday, December 9th (10:00am)
Sunday, December 23 Sanctuary Preparer: Usher Captain: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sunday Assistants:
Harriett Boster Brent & Sally Ericson Jennifer Weed Susan Ashbee Abbie Bowron | Ed Bowron
Sunday, December 30 Sanctuary Preparer: Usher Captain: Nursery: Wee Worship: Sunday Assistants:
Sunday, December 16th (10:00am)
Harriett Boster Brent & Sally Ericson Holly Carrigan Dorothy Morrison Sara Bryan | Frank Trice
The Circle of Joy will meet Monday, December 3, at Guesnard House. The Circle of Hope will meet Thursday, December 13, at 10:00am in the Tent Room. The Session will meet Tuesday, December 18 at 5:30pm. No dinner will be served.
ADVENT ORGAN RECITALS Wednesdays at Noon December 5, 12, & 19
CHOIR REHEARSAL SCHEDULE Sunday December 9 4PM Saturday December 8 and 15 10AM-12PM
For details on all upcoming events, visit us online at GSPCMOBILE.ORG.
Sunday, December 9 LIMINAL (formerly Mithril) Performing in the Jackson Street foyer at 10:45am and immediately following worship.
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Called to Serve
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