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One service at 10 am Sept. 5    

 


  
Fall Worship Schedule

 

Beginning Sunday, September 12

 

We’ve loved having everyone together in one room for worship this summer!  We will continue one gathering this fall.  Beginning September 12, children’s and adult classes will meet at 9:15am, then worship, children’s and youth classes will meet at 10:30am.

 

 


 

Student Movie Night

 

Wednesday night, September 8, 7-8:45pm

 

All students, join us in the student center Wednesday night, September 8, 7-8:45pm to watch Labyrinth and eat popcorn and candy!

 

 


 

Meet the Pastor

 

Sunday, September 12

 

If you are new to GPBC in the past year, you are invited to a BBQ at Wayne and Paulette Williams’ home (7630 SW 89th Ave) next Sunday, September 12, right after the worship gathering.  Please RSVP:  wwilliams@pdxchurch.org.

 

 


 

Alpha in Homes

 

We are looking forward to hosting the Alpha course in several homes this fall across the city.  Are you interested in using your home or perhaps even workplace to host this life-changing ministry?  Join us Wednesday, September 8, 6:30pm at Doug and Joyce Wachsmuth’s home for dinner (11424 SW 47th Ave).  Information will be shared about how you can be involved in hosting one in your home or workplace.  RSVP to jwachsmuth@pdxchurch.org or 503.452.9375.

 

 

 

 


 

New Connection Classes

 

 

Sunday mornings, September 12 through October 10, 9:15am

 

New adult Connection Classes will be held September 12 through October 10.  The new lineup is:  Laugh Your Way To a Better Marriage, Relevance of the Old Testament, and Financial Peace University (13-week course). Don’t forget Come and See class which continues on.  More details in this week’s worship folder.

 

 

 


 

 

Financial Peace University

 

Beginning Sundays, September 12, 8:30am

 

This 13-week course has been used successfully by hundreds of people to pull themselves out of debt.  Join us and acheive a goal of financial freedom.  The cost is $100 for each family unit.  Questions?  Contact Pat or Laurie Murphy:  smurfs30@comcast.net.  Register now online.

 

 


 

Women's Life Change Small Groups

 

Beginning Tuesday, September 14

 

 

Women's small groups begin September 14 both Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening.  This year we will be using an exciting series which will walk us through each book of the Bible week by week.  The morning group costs $45 and includes childcare for those who need it.  The evening group costs $40 with no childcare available.  Sign up in the lobby right away!

 

 

 


 

FOCUS Furniture Giveaway

 

Saturday, September 25

 

Begin setting aside your used but still-in-good-shape household furniture and kitchen items (tables, chairs, lamps, bookcases, coffee pots, glasses, dishes, etc.)  Please do not bring upholstered furniture, mattresses, Christmas decorations, “collectibles” or clothing.  Questions?  Contact Claire Rusunen: rusunen@europa.com.

 

 



Freedom Walk

 

Saturday, September 11

 

Walkers and sponsors are needed Saturday, September 11, to raise funds in support of local military families through Operation Homefront.  Contact Patty Stark at advofuture@comcast.net.
 

 


 

Women’s Getaway

 

October 8-10

 

All women are invited to this special weekend away at the coast.  Our theme this year is Freedom and we have a wonderful guest speaker.  The Getaway is October 8-10.  Deadline to sign up (online or in the lobby) is September 26.

 

 


   

Save the Date!

 

Febraury 12

 

Save February 12 for the auction to benefit our Global Partners.  Contact Robin Power to get involved:  robin.power@gmail.com

  

 


  

 

Times of Prayer

 

Mondays, 11am-12pm, facilitated by Joyce Wachsmuth

Fridays, 7-8am, facilitated by Greg Schmidt

 

Each is in the Prayer Room.

 

 

 

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