By Greg Lunsford -- Greetings! Is it crazy to think that we are almost half way through this incredibly unpredictable year? Maybe there is some hope in that of itself. Something even more jarring is that means it has almost been 6 months since Lara, Ransom and I have joined the Greater...
By Lara Lunsford -- In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:6 Dear friends, Life, as we all are very aware of, is quite different these days. Personally, I feel like I have been walking through a revolving door of change for nearly six months now...
By Laurel Nordlund -- Over the years, I’ve been mom and grandma to my own family and extended family. At various intervals, God has also brought into my home foster children, neighborhood children, international students, and anyone who needed a holiday invitation. Many, to my delight...
By Barry Lowry -- I don’t know about you, but the ability to return to “normal” and be able to meet together, and learn and worship together is something I long for dearly. I sense that God is using this longing, in a way, to show me that meeting with His church as a community...
By Joyce Wachsmuth -- On April 10, as part of the blog, Greg shared an e-mail that Lee Ballard wrote to the worship team. With Lee’s permission, the story was shared with us all. Lee, you touched my heart as you candidly shared about your encounter with a homeless man. It truly is the...
By Wayne Williams -- Well, these are certainly historic days we are living through! This COVID-19 crisis is more world-wide than either of the world wars of the last century. Our grandchildren will be telling their grandchildren about it. But would you mind terribly if I didn’t say too...
By Greg Lunsford -- We cannot express how much we are missing gathering with you all. I am blown away by how well you are staying connected with one another and the missional hearts you have during this time. Last Saturday, our Food Pantry kicked off again to serve those in need of food. If...
By Sara Bettinger -- Hello church family! How are you? We miss seeing you face-to-face. When we finally get to be together again, it will feel like a reunion, with so many things to catch up on. I really hope that you are all well and finding little bits of richness in this unusual season of...
By Joyce Wachsmuth -- Aloha GPBC Ohana! (ohana means “family” in Hawaiian), In general “Aloha” means love. I send my love to each one of you. I must admit that I have taken for granted the opportunity to gather in groups and be a part of worship gatherings every Sunday...
By Mitch Lea -- All of us at Stephen Ministries hope and pray that you, your loved ones, and the people you care for are healthy and safe. I hope you receive comfort in God’s words from Isaiah 41:10: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will...