Gulf Prairie Presbyterian Church
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Bob & Jean Audas
H.D.”Dicky” Coulter
Marilyn Diver
John East
Marvin Evans
Alice Fosdick
Lavonne Gilleland
Tom & Velma Groves
Catherine Henry
Amanda Jones
Sue & Jack Kimbrough
Dennis McKelroy
Bud & Kathy Miller
Dale Sandlin
Jimmy Smith
Scotta Stanley
Roger Sweeney
Ruth Surovec
Bill & Lois Tidwell
Bill Thirtle
Sue Toomer
Thelma Warny
William Watson
My shoulder surgery was a success! I have completed my physical therapy and I continue to improve each day. Thank you for the prayers, cards, care and concern shown to me by all of you.
Bud Miller
Words can not thank everyone enough for all the love and help every one has given Robert and me during the time Victor was in the hospital & nursing home and after he left us to be with the Lord.
We love all of you.
Love,
The Surovec Family
Scotta reported that
Jennifer Stanley Smith
had a baby boy today,
July23, 2008.
Clayton James Smith
7 pounds 2 ounces
Proud great grandparents are
Dorothy Stanley,
Tommy & Peggy Badders
Commit for Life
Every donor helps to save the lives of three people.
Blood Drive
Next Blood Drive
Saturday, September 13th
Register at www.giveblood.org
Don’t forget to sign up
Choir
Practice starting in August---SAME TIME----NEW DAY!!
WEDNESDAY, August 6 @ 6:30
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME----COME AND BRING A FRIEND!!!
Thanks,
Susie
Scripture Reading for
August
01 Isaiah 18-22
02 Isaiah 23-27
03 Isaiah 28-30
04 Isaiah 31-35
05 Isaiah 36-41
06 Isaiah 42-44
07 Isaiah 45-48
08 Isaiah 49-53
09 Isaiah 54-58
10 Isaiah 59-63
11 Isaiah 64-66
12 Jeremiah 1-3
13 Jeremiah 4-6
14 Jeremiah 7-9
15 Jeremiah 10-13
16 Jeremiah 14-17
17 Jeremiah 18-22
18 Jeremiah 23-25
19 Jeremiah 26-29
20 Jeremiah 30-31
21 Jeremiah 32-34
22 Jeremiah 35-37
23 Jeremiah 38-41
24 Jeremiah 42-45
25 Jeremiah 46-48
26 Jeremiah 49-50
27 Jeremiah 51-52
28 Lamentations 1:1-3:36
29 Lamentations 3:37-5:22
30 Ezekiel 1-4
31 Ezekiel 5-8
9:00 AM
3rd Barrera Family
10th Betty Bradshaw
17th Sue & Joe Coulter
24th John East Family
31st John East Family
11:00 AM
3rd Barbara Lettiere
10th Lee Humpreys & Jimmy Smith
17th Alice Pena & Jane Coulter
24th Ken & Alice Ramby
31st Joe & Jane Coulter
To sign-up
to be an usher call
Peggy Badders at 345-2117
Men’s Breakfast
August 24th at 7:30 AM
Cooks: Please sign up on sheet in the Fellowship Hall
Newsletter Deadline
I have to have the submissions for the
September
newsletter by:
Sunday, August 24th
Submit articles to:
gppcnews@iname.com
Please Note:
This e-mail address is for
Newsletter articles only.
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Sunday Luncheon
Will be Sunday,
August 17th
If your last name begins with
A-C bring dessert and clean-up … D-K bring meat … and L-Z bring salad or
vegetable … or bring whatever you can, but come!!!
Out and About
Fellowship is our primary goal so if you have the 1st Thursday of the month free, come join the fun.
There seems to be an interest in continuing "Out and About". Come for a planning meeting August 28 at 11 am, followed by lunch. Come with ideas. We will again schedule events on the first Thursday of the month. So mark dates on calendar. Call me at 798-1722 if you plan to come.
Alice Ramby
Alice Ramby 798-1722
Sharon Oswald 258-0083
August Sammye Dingle
The Jones Creek Quilting Bee will meet in the fellowship hall on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM
Jean Audas
We help families all year long so fill a grocery bag, make out a check& write Pantry on it, or use an envelope at church for your cash contribution.
It’s always time to restock the pantry.
Thank you
Jack Kimbrough 979-849-2736
Hay, there!
An elderly farmer was finishing his haymaking one Sunday afternoon when his pastor drove by. “I noticed you weren’t in church this morning,” said the pastor. “Don’t you know that the Creator made the world in six days and then rested on the seventh?”
“Yes,” replied the farmer, as he looked uneasily at the rain clouds gathering in the sky. “I know all about that. But he got done and I didn’t.”
Starting in September the women will be studying Luke’s Gospel for the poor. There will be a workshop at the Alvin Presbyterian Church, 302 South Johnson, August 2nd from 9AM-1PM. Lunch will be served and a love offering will be taken to help with the meal. This workshop helps us to know what to expect as we study Luke. Reservations need to be in by July 28th.
Let’s plan the Secret Pal Party for August 31st. If this is not a good day, please let me know. We always start at 4 and are usually are through by 5:30PM.
School starts August 25th. Most people are through with summer vacations.
On July 8th a dear friend and former member of GPPC passed from this earth to his Heavenly Home. Ed Murray Brannan age 80 years was in this church for many years, serving as an elder, Sunday school teacher and faithful member. I have known Ed for over 50 years and he and Joyce were near the anniversary of 60 years of marriage. Our deepest sympathy goes to Joyce, their children, in law children and grand children.
Jimmy Smith spent nearly two weeks in the hospital. We wish him a speedy recovery.
Dicky Coulter is in much pain with his back and legs. He’s had several tests and we hope he is getting better each day.
I hear there were 75 church members and friends at the Mo Ranch July 10-13. I hear a good time was had by all.
Our Prayers are with the group that has gone on the Mission trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. There are four adults and nine young people, We hope this will be a great experience for all.
Catherine Henry
Dear Gulf Prairie Friends,
We want to thank you all from the bottom of our hearts for the wonderful retirement party you gave us. You blessed us with so many cards and gifts, and you found so many different ways to help us remember our eleven very special years among you. Because I am no longer your pastor is no reason to let our friendships die out, so please keep in touch Send an e-mail or a note from time to time and tell us about your family and let us remember your special prayer needs. We love you all and give thanks to God for the ministry we had among you.
Love in Christ,
Bryan & Linda
Fellowship News
On July 29,2008 The Fellowship Hall was transformed to an “Aloha Island”. We had a full house, the food was great and everyone enjoyed the event. We all had an opportunity to tell Bryan how much we appreciated his years of service at Gulf Prairie. He was presented a Bible from the Session by Kevin, and a plaque from the Ministerial Alliance by Brother Brent Pittman. Diann and Amanda gave Bryan a book of reminiscences and photos. Everyone joined the church choir in singing “Aloha Bryan, Aloha Linda, it’s with our love that we send ya”! We miss you! Aloha!
Mo Ranchers enjoyed their days and nights of fun, fellowship, food and praise. Stacey did a great job again this year organizing and planning. Scotta kept the kitchen running smoothly. My friend Louise taught us how to make a cross from beads. The card and domino players enjoyed some great games, and the bear puzzle was a challenge! David and Cindy did a wonderful job of praise and worship at the cross on Saturday. God has vlest us all and we should pass these blessings on to others.
Family Game Night Saturday August 9th at 6:30 in the fellowship hall. Bring family and friends, a game, some snacks to share and enjoy fellowship fun and food.
Family luncheon will be Sunday August 17th in fellowship hall.
A box has been placed in Fellowship Hall for you to place school supplies to help out area needy children.
Yours in Christ
Barbara Lettiere
Prayer Chain Telephone Callers
If you have a prayer concern, please contact ONE of the following members to activate the prayer chain:
Pastoral Care Team
Leader:
Sharon Oswald 258-0083
Alice Pena A-
E 233-2959
Sue Kimbrough
F- K 849-2736
Dottie Stanley
L- Serna 373-0280
Alice Fosdick
Smith- 798-2380
Substitute Callers remain:
Irene
Coulter 233-4747
Velma
Groves 233-3071
Sharon
Oswald 258-0083
Cathy Sweet 233-1600
Home Visits
Any church member desiring a home visit from the minister, an elder, or a Pastoral Care Volunteer, please contact:
Sharon Oswald 258-0083
’Twas the day after Bible school
’Twas the day after Bible school and all over town,
With a sigh of relief, we all settled down.
Out to the golf course goes Dad in his cap,
And home in the bedroom Mom’s taking a nap.
Gone Linda, gone Brenda, gone David and Johnny,
Gone Margie, and Mary, and Ronnie and Donnie.
Gone stories, and puppets, and songs in the air,
Gone paint under fingernails and paste in the hair.
Rest sweetly, dear workers, and wake with good cheer,
For Bible school won’t come again for a year.
As they drifted off, I heard them exclaim:
“It was worth all the hard work and we’d do it again!”
August 3 – Bake Sale. Don’t forget to bring your goodies!! We will have our meeting at 11:00 a.m.
August 8 – Salvador concert August 8th at Hopper Field. I will need to know if you are interested by August 4th to make arrangements to get tickets.
Road Adoption: Remember we clean up Gulf Prairie Road on the 3rd Sunday of each month. (August 17th) We need more to participate to give others a break.
Mission Trip: Nine youth and 4 adults traveled to Eureka Springs, Arkansas July 19-27th for our mission trip. Since our newsletter information had to be submitted prior to our return, we will have a complete report of our trip in the September newsletter.
Pool Party: Mark your calendar for our end of summer pool party at the Adam’s August 10th at 4:00-7:00 p.m. I will be getting everyone to make contributions to the food items once we determine what we will serve for dinner.
Nursery Schedule
Aug 3 Kevin C. & Kevin E.
Aug 10 Allison & Casey
Aug 17 Robin & Andrew
Aug 24 Hayden & Kevin M.
Aug 31 George & Stephanie
Sept 7 Brianne & Katrina
Sept 14 Kevin E. & Amanda
Sept 21 Allison & Stephan
Sept 28 Robin & Andrew
~~Please remember to talk with the other youth worker/parents to share the 3 hour coverage! (8:45 a.m. – 12:00) ~~Make sure your times are covered or swap with another worker if you have conflicts. Please record swaps on the Nursery door.
Cindy McKelroy,
\SPARKs Adult Leader
PASTORAL CARE MINISTRY TEAM REPORT: AUGUST, 2008
Thank you to all those who participated in our recent Blood Drive, held on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Our goal was eighteen. Twenty-two people presented; six were deferred. We collected a total of fifteen units of blood: fourteen whole units and one double blood. There were two new donors. Consequently we helped save the lives of 45 people-- three lives/one unit of blood. Many thanks to Betty who telephoned our previous donors to ask them to commit while I was in Northern Ireland for Tom's mum's funeral. Thanks to Diann also for keeping the congregation apprised of our different blood dates in the Bulletin on a weekly basis.
Our next Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon in the Fellowship Hall. Please remember that if you donate twice during these summer months from June 1- September 30, you will be eligible to receive a $20.00 Target Gift Card on-line.
The prayer chain remained active-- during the first part of the month in particular. The middle of the month saw three more prayer requests undertaken by our telephone callers: prayers for Woody Joe, Cole Crisp, and Michael Blume.
Jimmy Smith was released from the hospital on Wednesday, July 15. Thank you to all those, particularly Irene, Sue, Betty, Kevin, and Tommy, who helped unite the congregation behind the Smith Family to offer them our support. Your presence and prayers were deeply appreciated and will continue to be appreciated while Jimmy seeks to recover. Many thanks too to Reverend Allan Trafford for his very fast and prayerful response to Jimmy's plight. Reverend Trafford has a large church of his own to serve and has very kindly taken us under his wing while we are "sans" pastor.
Thelma Warny is now in Room 201 at the Plantation Care Nursing Home and would welcome a visit from members of her church family.
Ruth Surovec is living with her son Bob in Edmond, OK. She is still troubled by a cough and will see a respiratory specialist next week in Oklahoma City. Ruth's new address is:
Ruth Surovec
1409 NW 148
Edmond, OK
73013
1-405-755-3638
We continue to lift up the Audas Family in prayer. Jean joined our church family again this year at Mo. What a special memory for Madeline and her! Jean suffered a slight setback last week but is back home from B'port Regional and, by all accounts, doing well.
And speaking of Mo, a great big "Thank You!" to the Fellowship Ministry Team and Barbara, Scotta and Stacey for yet another wonderful Mo Ranch experience! My "Men" had a blast!-- sliding, swinging, tubing, praising (David and Cindy), eating, and "Farkeling". Except for the Rogue Cedar that waylaid my van, I too had an awesome time. (Thanks for including us at the last minute.)
The Third Quarterly Meeting of the Pastoral Care Ministry Team will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. in the Adult Sunday School Room. All team members and others interested in "shepherding" are invited to attend.
During this time of transition, please keep our church in your prayers.
"The Sheep Are Hanging in there, Good Shepherd!
Sharon Oswald
Pastoral Care Ministry Team Leader
258-0083 (HOME)
236-2896 (CELL)
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