ALL CHURCH
PRAYER - Don't forget to join us each day at 11:11 for
prayer as we walk through our series Bold Prayers. We know that prayer is
powerful and works and it is amazing when the church comes together to
pray. Just a reminder, this week our focus is on praying for family, your
family, the families you interact with, families in the church and in the
community. Praying for strong family units. Let's watch and see what God does
as we intentionally pray together!
ST. MARK’S COMMUNITY EVENT AUG. 13TH, 10-12PM - We are planning a community event at St. Mark’s
Campus giving away backpacks, school supplies, boy’s haircuts, free clothing
store, crafts, food and games. We are asking for prayers, volunteers on the day
and to donate for our event. Please contact Pastor Lizzy for more information, LizzyO@gcumc.org.
BIBLE JOURNALING
RETURNS! After many requests, Bible journaling is starting back up! We
will meet the 4th Monday of each month at 6pm. We will potluck, get into the
Word and be creative. No experience or supplies necessary!
SCHOOL IS STARTING AND
WE’RE GONNA PRAY! On August 21st, we will gather together to pray
over our local schools. We will meet at the church at 6pm and carpool to the
schools and pray over them. We would love for you to join us!
SAFETY
TRAINING - Saturday August 20th, 9-11:30am. All are invited to attend
to learn about our safety protocols and self-defense training. We live in an
uncertain world, and we strive to be prepared. If
you are in ministry at the Purple Door, this training is for you! Please plan
to attend. Questions? Contact our church office, 614/875-5612 or
communications@gcumc.org.
CHOIR RETURNS! Wednesdays at 7pm starting August 31st.
All singers welcome. Meet in the sanctuary. Questions? Contact Julie, julie.sheline@gmail.com.
BACKPACK/SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE -
We are collecting backpacks and school supplies for our partnership with
Monterey Elementary School and for the Ohio Hispanic Coalition that meets at
St. Mark’s. We will be collecting through August 21st. Please
place items in the marked box in the café. Questions – contact Pastor Brandi, Brandib@gcumc.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS - Did
you know that you can help with our scholarship programs? We are so
grateful to give out a scholarship to all 4 southwestern city school high
schools as well as our scholarships within the church. If this is a place
you feel called to support, you can put a donation in your offering to
scholarships. Thank you for all of the ways you support our teens!
SMALL
GROUPS – GET INVOLVED: Church Family.
Community. Connection. These are an essential part of our faith journey. God
does not call us to do life alone. We have some opportunities to form new small
groups! Are you interested in learning more about growing in this way? Let's
get you connected! Contact Pastor Brandi today.
PRAYER TEAM - Prayer is powerful and an amazing gift from God. We have the
opportunity to talk directly to our Creator and the ability to pray on the
behalf of others. Our prayer team started meeting this past Monday and we will
continue to meet every week on Mondays at 9am. During our time together, we
will be praying over our Sunday morning prayer requests, needs of the church,
our community and nation. We will be prayer walking the church as well. If you
are interested in joining, please contact Clarence Dinnen, cmdinnen@gmail.com.
HOBBIES/COLLECTIONS – Do you have a hobby you’d love to
share or display for our congregation? Wanted - volunteers to display in our church display
case. Do you have a collection, artwork or themes you’d like to
share in the display case? Please call Sandy Reddig at 614/875-5613
or email her at SandyR@gcumc.org.
BIBLE STUDIES, SMALL
GROUPS - Just a reminder that Right Now Media is available to all of our members as you think about your
relationship with God in this upcoming year. Right Now Media is a database FULL of online Bible studies and social groups for
individuals, families, children and groups. We often use this media resource in
our Bible studies and small groups throughout the year. It’s a GREAT resource
for you or for your family to be able to plug in to God’s Word and in the times
we use it in our own church group setting. If you’d like to take advantage of
this FREE online resource, contact Pastor Brandi to get set up. She just
needs your email address. Your faith journey isn’t one you were ever meant
to take alone. God made us for community!
o WOMEN’S SATURDAY
MORNINGS, 8AM, VIA ZOOM, BEGINS AUG. 27TH
ENJOYING JESUS, 12 EXPERIENCES THAT WILL DRAW YOU CLOSER
WATCH TRAILER HERE
Enjoying Jesus is intended to be immensely practical. The spiritual
disciplines are where theology meets everyday life, but only you can put them
into practice in your life. Our hope is that you will try each of the twelve
disciplines we’ll cover. The spiritual disciplines aren’t meant to simply be
studied, they are meant to be put into action. Their power is in their practice.
o MONDAY NIGHT STUDY,
7PM, VIA ZOOM, BEGINS SEPT. 12TH
PORTRAITS OF GOD
Learning about Who
He is – it’s more than just learning facts. It's about understanding His
character and nature. When He is revealed to us through His names, we can
experience Him more deeply. When we become familiar with God, we become closer
to Him.
To get plugged in with any of our Bible studies or small groups,
contact Pastor Brandi .