We had 170 campers, 75 adults, and 80 teens help make our Road Trip VBS amazing!
After VBS was equally fabulous. We had 19 kids, 5 youth, and Jenni and Jenn. We went to the Library, Whit's, Heath Pool/Waterpark, played Minute to Win it games, made paper flowers, read books, and painted kindness rocks.
We have 150+ campers, 70+ teens, and 80+ adults serving, sharing, and learning together.
Please stop by anytime to check out the energy and fun. (9 am-12 noon)
Prayers requested: Please keep VBS in your prayers this week. Pray for safety, love, sharing Christ, and beautiful weather.
***Help wanted: Sunday, June 1st, after church --- Decorate the sanctuary and set up tables and chairs --- 11:30 am-12:30 (pizza provided)
After VBS, 12-4 pm—1st Presby kids stay for 4 days of adventures! (and hanging out with Jenni and Jenn!)
Monday - Library and Whit's
Tuesday - Art Project and Science Experiment
Wednesday - Service Project
Thursday - Heath Pool
Thank you to our children who led worship last Sunday, May 11.
Charlie, Min, and Maggie blew us away with the powerful, dramatic reading of Psalm 23.
The Children's Choir piece was stirring and a beautiful tribute to all Mothers.
Many thanks to parents and grandparents who drive kids, pick up kids, support the Children's Ministry, and lift us with prayer.
Wonderful Wednesdays completed it’s 4th program year this week and the program is still vibrant and thriving! We average between 50 and 65 people per week, and we couldn’t do it without the help of our incredible cooking teams. Huge THANK YOU to Liz Tietz, Deb Hibler, Peggy and Verne Qualls, Reed and Mel Fraley, Robbin Chamberlain and Ericka Bruce for menu planning, shopping, cooking, and serving. Another huge thanks to Jim and Sara Light who do dishes and cleanup every week. We couldn’t do it without you! Wonderful Wednesday will resume in September! See you then!
May 11th is Mother's Day, and the children will lead the 10 am worship service.
We hope you will invite your mom, neighbor, or grandma to church on May 11!
Wednesday, May 7th will be our last time meeting for the year. We will celebrate end-of-the-season for Kids Faith Formation, Kids Music and Wonderful Wednesday.
We will continue the celebration with a yummy potato bar, salad bar, and ice cream bar for dinner. Huge THANKS to Liz Teitz, Deb Hibler, Ericka Bruce, Peggy and Verne Qualls, and Mel and Reed Fraley for feeding us so well on Wednesdays. Each meal was delicious, nutritious, and made with love.
Have you registered your child or grandchild for VBS yet?
Registration is open NOW: https://www.granvillevbs.com/
"After VBS" will be 12-4pm for any 1st Presby kids.
Middle School Mix - Friday, May 2nd
Dinner and a SHOW! Meet at church for dinner, car-pool to the high school to see "Disney Descendants" $10/person - rsvp to Jenni by April 30
Sending a HUGE thanks to all who donated filled eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt.
We had a blast - each child found more eggs than they could carry. It was a beautiful sight to see and hear the kids having so much fun!
This Sunday, April 13, the children will lead the Palm Processional at the 10 am worship service.
The children will be invited to join Ms. Jenni in the robing room at the beginning of worship.
Eggs! Eggs! Plastic Eggs!
Would you like to donate a dozen or two filled, plastic Easter eggs for the Egg Hunt? We need 300+ eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt, Sunday, April 20th. Please drop off your eggs at the church office or with Jenni by April 18.
As we rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord this Easter, we warmly invite you to celebrate with us at a special brunch from 9am to 10am between Easter services.
We need your help to make this special!! Please use this link or stop by the bulletin board in Heritage Hall to sign up to bring food or volunteer to serve.
We welcomed and celebrated five new church members last Sunday.
Alex Chamberlain, Lawson, Mari Billet, and (grandma) Robbin Chamberlain made their way to Granville in 2020. They have been worshiping with us for about a year. Both Lawson and Mari attend Wednesday Faith Formation and Music. The whole family loves Wonderful Wednesday. Alex is in school working on her master's degree; both kids play soccer, and Robbin thrives in the “Gramma” role.
David Reher is a visiting Spanish professor at Denison University. He has been attending our church for two years and is very interested in Mission and Outreach Opportunities.
Jennifer Shaw Wolter and Chuck Wolter moved to Newark this fall. Jennifer is an audio engineer (ask her what that is). Chuck has a beautiful singing voice and has already gifted us by joining the Chancel Choir. Jennifer rings handbells with Festivo Bells. Both Jennifer and Chuck have jumped right in and have become part of our church family.
Have you been enjoying the refreshments offered twice a month after worship in Heritage Hall?
A lot more people are sticking around for coffee and conversations, and we think the good coffee and tempting treats help to enhance our sense of belonging to a beloved community. Now, YOU can help spread the joy!
We are looking for volunteers willing to provide refreshments once in a while (not a big commitment). You could bring 2 to 3 dozen muffins (or other baked goods), fresh fruit, cheese, and crackers… whatever you feel would be nourishing for body and soul.
Can we count on you to join this ministry of hospitality? Please complete the Sign Up Genius today for the first or third Sunday dates now through May! PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO SIGN UP TODAY!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B45ACA82BA3FC1-53318784-coffee
Get your family portrait, a new headshot, or a new "we are in love" picture.
Courtney Swisher, a professional photographer, has generously offered to update pictures for you (and the church directory). No appointment is needed - stop by the Chapel after church on Sunday, Feb. 9, and Feb. 16, or at Wonderful Wednesday, Feb. 19.
---New photos will help Pastor Wallace put names with faces.
Have you been attending Granville First Presbyterian for a while and want to join the church?
Do you want to learn more about who and what this church is?
Join us for a 3-week "New Member Class" --- Feb. 9-16-23 after church, 11:15-noon in the East Lounge. The class will be led by Jenni Whitford and Pastor Wallace Bubar
What might it look like to talk with others about what matters to you about faith?
Curious why we believe what we believe and how those beliefs make our world matter?
Consider joining this faith formation opportunity open to all. We'll focus specifically on THREE questions:
What faith have we inherited?
What faith do we have?
What faith do we need?
We will read the Holy Cow Mission Study, listen to podcasts, read articles, and wrestle with these 3 questions. Readings will be provided in advance, with an emphasis on access and convenience. Along the way, we will sprinkle in Mission Speakers and Opportunities
Adult Class, led by Elder Jeff Kurtz. Feb. 16-May 13 (meets in the Cellar) with child care provided.
Fruit of the Spirit, that is!
***Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-Control***
We will paint, fold origami doves, go on a church-wide scavenger hunt, hide kindness rocks, create a poem, and play games as we discover what this familiar passage from Galatians has to say to us TODAY.
