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GCR 101 - Discovering Church Life
Part 2-Sunday, May 11
9:45-10:45 AM, Office Conference Room
Conference Room in the Office area. Look for the signs in the West Hallway. There will also be a question and answer session at the end of each class period.Join us next Sunday for information and fellowship!
FAMILY NEWS
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Registration is underway for Discovery School Summer Camp. The summer program is for ages 12 monthes to 8 years and on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30am - 2:00pm. Please call 699-1970 for more information.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Kelly Futrell, son of Billy and Kathy Futrell, who graduated from Lubbock Christian University on May 4 with a Bachelor of Arts in Youth and Family Ministry.
Caleb Michael Macias, was born April 16 to Laura and Sean Macias. The proud grandparents are Skip and Linda Hunt.
Hudson Red Womack was born April 23 to Jerod and Mindi Womack. The proud grandparents are Brent and Martha Womack and Dan and June Sheppard.
Brad and Angela Vineyard are the proud parents of a new baby girl, Tristyn Bailey. She was born on May 6, and weighed 7lbs., 11.5 oz. Proud grandparents are Tommy and Sheila Vineyard.
INVITATIONS
You are invited to a Welcome Home celebration for CPT Jonathan Platt, U.S. Army. He & his fiancée, Hayley Rother, will be here on Thursday, May 15, from 5:30 - 8:00pm, in The Gathering Space.
Bridal Display Shower honoring Hayley Rother, bride-elect of Jonathan Platt, May 18, 1:30-3:30pm at the home of Kat Coffman (3607 Woodhaven Court). Selections are at Dillards, Bed Bath & Beyond, amd Honeymoon Regostry (www.honemoonwishes.com). Gift Cards welcomed from Pier 1 Imports and Target.
Laura Short and Blake Berryhill invite you to join them for their wedding ceremony on May 17, 1:00pm, in the GCR Auditorium. Reception to follow.
There will be a Bridal Shower honoring Danielle Dobbs, bride-elect of Andrew Noe, on Sunday, May 18, 2:00-3:00pm, at 5610 Hathaway Court.
Mary Ann Box and Delbert Dickson request the honor of your presence at their marriage ceremony on May 24 at 2:00pm at the Westside Church of Christ in Midland. Reception to follow.
You are invited to a Retirement Brunch honoring Tawna Ward on May 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm at 5204 Quicksand. Please RSVP after 4:00pm to Debbie Keim (556-6312) or Stephanie Cook (694-7475).
KING'S STOREHOUSE NEEDS
Canned fruit, and Cornmeal
Please bring your donations to the Care Box located in the east foyer.
HONORING MOTHERS FOR MOTHERS DAY
A Zambian woman and her newborn who have a Clean Delivery Kit are 13 times more likely to survive child birth. For a $10 donation, which will buy three Clean Delivery Kits, we will send your mom or chosen loved one a personal written Mother's Day card. Look for the booth in the South Rotunda to give this unique and life-saving Mother's Day gift.
NEW MEMBERS
Dan and Mendy Michel
Preston & Joseph
1703 Maberry Street, 79705
684-0070
DIRECTORIES
The updated Pictorial Directory is now available at the information booth. New families have been added, and some families have had their picture updated. If you have the previous version and would like a new one, please bring your's and trade it in. If you are purchasing one for the first time, the cost is $5. The new Member Directory is also available for free at the information booth.
SYMPATHY
Willa Mae Upshaw, grandmother of Kim Wuthrich passed away April 24 and services were April 26.
Roxie Jackson, sister of Kevan Fuchs, passed away April 29. Services were May 3 in Artesia.
Jack Hodges, husband of Estelle Hodges and father of Jackie Thatcher, passed away on May 6. Services are at 2:00pm on Thursday, May 8, in Andrews.
MINISTRY NEWS
CHILDREN
To ensure the safety of our kids, please remember that all children, third grade and under, may only be released to the parent or guardian responsible. Siblings will not be allowed to pick up students.
Lesson 6: "God's Power"
Memory Verse: "I can count on God's mighty power to help me". Colossians 1:29
Bible Lesson: Aaron and Moses Meet with Pharaoh
Main Theme: "God's Power"
Each child will learn about the value of God's power. There is nothing else stronger or more reliable. They will understand that it is the source for all that they need. They will see how God can demonstrate His power in physical ways as well as in spiritual ways. God has no limits or boundaries. As they see what God can do, they will develop a foundation to put their own faith into action.
ATTENTION 1st Grade Parents! Join us for an Open House on Sunday, May 18 during Bible class time (9:45-10:45) in The Rock!
Children have the opportunity to participate in a time of giving on Sunday mornings during our large group time. The money that we collect goes to support children in Kenya.
At the beginning of Prayer Time, during Second Service, children ages 3 - 6 years old are dismissed for Children's Worship. Parents please escort your children to the west foyer and sign them in, then pick up your children, following the service in the Explorers Worship Room.
MEN
Join us every Tuesday in Room 100 for the Men's Prayer Breakfast. We meet for a time of prayer and study from 6:30 - 7:30am. We are beginning a study of 1 Corinthians led by Tom Vermillion. There is a freedom of expression and worship in this assembly of men that has proven to be a time of spiritual growth for everyone. Come join us for a great time.
OIKOS (COLLEGE AGE)
OIKOS meets Wednesday nights at 7:00pm and Sunday nights at 6:00pm for service in the OIKOS Student Center.
The Student Center (4519 Garfield Ste. 16 B) is open on Friday and Saturday nights from 7:30pm - midnight.
PRIMETIMERS
The PrimeTimers Game Night will be Thursday, May 15 at 7:00pm in Room 100. Bring a friend!
SINGLES
Registration forms for Single Parent Family Camp (June 22-27) are now available at the information booth, as well as in the church office. If you have any questions, please contact either Burke Brack or Cathy Aduddell.
WOMEN
The Women's Ministry invites you to participate in a Shower of Blessings for the Baby Boutique at the Life Center from April 13 - May 11. Your gifts can be brought and placed in the Pack-N-Play, located in our gathering space. The items brought will be placed in the Baby Boutique for expectant mothers to "shop" free with credit earned in the Life Center classes. Sunday, May 11 will be the last day to drop off your donations. A complete list is available on the GCR web site under Women's Ministry.
Pictures from the Style Show and Dinner Cruise are up on the web site under Women's Ministry. If you want to order prints of your portrait, there is an order blank for you to use on the picture gallery page.
YOUTH
The High School and Junior High will combine class this Wednesday night in the High School youth room at 7:00pm.
Junior High (current 6th and 7th grades) Summer dates: Single Parent Family Camp Mission Trip - June 22 - 27; Mc Allen Mission Trip - July 13 - 19; Pine Springs Junior Session (current 4th - 7th grades) - July 27- August 1. More information about these events to follow.
Attention 6th and 7th Graders! If you are going to Single Parent Family Camp we need your letters by May 16. We will also need your deposit by May 16.
Mark your calendar now for Pine Springs Summer Camp. Our high school session will be Sunday, June 29 - Saturday July 5 and our Middle school session will be Sunday July 27-Saturday, August 2. Cost will be $220. Online registration has begun. You do not have to pay the full amount to register only a deposit. Make sure and reserve you spot early.
A big thanks to everyone who helped out with the garage sale this past weekend. We raised almost $10,000 for youth mission trips. This the most we have raised in the past few years!! All of the proceeds will go towards individual trip cost, making our mission trips more affordable. Over 1,000 hours were worked by teens and parents!
The next MANDATORY Mexico Mission Trip meeting will be Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-7:00pm, in the high school youth room. The second deposit of $50 is due at that meeting.
The Senior Blessing is Sunday, May 11.
Our new youth minister, Eryen Byrd, will be arriving next week. Let's make sure and welcome her.
Our new 8th grade students will be moving up to join us in the High School room on Sunday morning, May 18. That evening we will be having a welcome picnic (food provided) and worship time from 6:00-8:00pm.