Thursday, October 1, 2026

WORSHIP

Sunday, October 4

Join us on World Communion Sunday as the Rev. Lamar begins a new sermon series, titled “Connected.” She will preach on John 15:1-11 with a sermon on worship titled “Connected to Christ.”

We will also welcome Nancy Smith, our new Director of Music and Organist.

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Sunday, October 11

Next Sunday, October 11, Rev. Lamar will continue her sermon series “Connected,” with a sermon on 1 Corinthians 12:12-27, titled "Connected to Congregation." The music will include anthems from the Sanctuary Choir and well-known hymn tunes "Cvm Rhondda" and "Darwell's 148th."

If you would like to place flowers in the Sanctuary in memory or in honor of a loved one, please contact Ann Adams at 251-591-8586, or click the button below.

SANCTUARY FLOWERS

CHRISTIAN FORMATION

Interfaith Bible Study

Thursday, October 8

5:30 PM - 7 PM at GSPC

Reverend Rebekah Abel Lamar, GSPC

Reverend Trey Doyle, First Baptist Church

Rabbi Eric Lazar, Springhill Avenue Temple

CLICK THIS LINK FOR MORE CHRISTIAN FORMATION OPPORTUNITIES

CHOIR NEWS

Dear Parents and Children 3 year olds - 5th grade,

Sunday, October 4 we will meet at 9:30 for our 1st "Made for Praise" Choir Rehearsal! We will meet in the Children's Music Room Come and bring a friend as we begin making music together and start learning musical offerings to present during Worship.

Parents, for us to present musicals, and Christmas pageants, as well as singing in Worship at least once a month, we need more time! Eventually, we can look at a Sunday afternoon stand alone program that combines a Christian Education event with the music rehearsal. Until then, what about extra time together on the Second Sunday Lunch? Perhaps the children could eat quickly, and we could gain another 1/2 hour as parents enjoy coffee and dessert. It is just a thought, and I look forward to your feedback.

Thank you for the opportunity to work with your children, and teach them songs with a message of God's love they can carry in their hearts forever..

I can't wait to see you all on Sunday, October 4 at 9:30!

with peace, love and joy,

Ms. Nancy

Director of Music

Calling all Musicians!

Choir Rehearsals with Nancy Smith: You are invited to joyfully join in the Sanctuary Choir and make some very joyful music to the Lord! Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass, every part is important as we join together in harmony to present beautiful music to the glory of God. Our rehearsals begin on Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 PM. Let's fill the Choir Room! We will be working on music for upcoming worship services as well as for our Celtic Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 20th. Beautiful Celtic carols accompanied by strings, timpani and bagpipes, a not-to-be-missed music program! Please prayerfully consider sharing your time and talent. As St. Augustine said, "those who sing, pray twice." And we all need more prayer.

The Handbell Choir will begin Wednesday night rehearsals on October 7 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

If you're interested in taking part in GSPC's music ministry, please email Nancy Smith.

CLICK HERE TO EMAIL NANCY SMITH

CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY

The Memorial Service planned for October 15 for Gary Curran has been postponed. We will announce the new date and time as soon as plans are finalized.

Supporting Barbara Williams and family

Long time staff member, Barbara Williams tragically lost her son Brandon Shute last weekend.

Visitation is Friday, October 1 from 4:00-8:00 PM at Smalls Mortuary (950 South Broad Street) and a Celebration of Life Service will be at New Shiloh Missionary Baptist (2756 Old Shell Road) will begin at 11 AM on Saturday, October 3.

Contributions to support Barbara and her family may be made by designating gifts as "Love Offering for Barbara." You can put a check in the offering plate, give through Realm, or text "GIVEGSPC" to 73256.

Share your Joys and Concerns

We invite you to participate in a prayer initiative that is intended to make it easier for the members of the congregation to pray and rejoice together. Prayer bookmarks have been printed and placed in the sanctuary for you to use to share your joys and concerns. Your prayer requests will be shared with the GSPC family in the newsletter and bulletin each week.

You may submit prayer requests by filling in the form on the bookmarks; by scanning the QR code below; or by clicking here.

Your prayer requests can be general requests to pray for our community, country, or world. Your requests can also be personal -- for a family member, for someone in the church, or for someone you know. If you are making a request for someone else, please make sure they are comfortable being included and named. You can always omit a name and make a general request for prayers or celebrations. Each prayer request will remain on the list for one month and then be removed. If you would like them added back or updated, please contact the church office.

Prayer Requests:

Prayers for Support:

The congregation extends Christian Sympathy to the family of Gary Curran, who died on September 21. Please keep her family in your prayers.

The congregation extends Christian Sympathy to Barbara Williams and her family following the death of her son, Brandon Shute.

Prayers for Healing:

Shep Oliver and Mac Bennett are both recovering after appendectomies.

Sarah Hale, mother of Carter Hale, who is at Palm Gardens Nursing Home on hospice care.

John Peebles requests continued prayers for his good friend, who is recovering from pancreatic surgery.

Charlotte Crockett, who is receiving medical treatment in Tuscaloosa.

Charlie and Stella Jackson request prayers for Edward Meacham, a family friend, who is recovering after a Fourth of July fireworks accident. Please pray for the healing of his left eye and reduced pain.

Carter Hale, Jr., is recovering after being sturck by a car while riding his scooter on August 3. He appreciates prayers for pain management and increased mobility.

Beth Morrissette requests prayers for a friend who has complicated and widespread cancer that was discovered late. She asks for prayers for her family, friends and treatment team.

Prayers of Thanksgiving:

Nancy Graham, who is home recovering after a hospital stay.

Gene Glass, Susan Ashbee's brother-in-law, discovered his bile duct cancer is Stage 1 with no metastasis. He is regaining strength in rehab. Susan thanks the congregation for their prayers.

Prayers for Safety and Strength:

Lynn McDaniel requests prayers for Jay, Tullio, Erin, Tomaso, and Jacapu, that they will remain safe from the earthquakes in Italy.

SCAN THE QR CODE BELOW TO ADD YOUR PRAYER REQUESTS.

EVENTS

Next Youth Event is October 18 at SHPC.

Tuesday Lunch and Learn at GSPC: Fall Speakers

Come to lunch! The congregation and community are invited to the fall “Tuesday Lunch and Learn at GSPC” series. Each week through November 17, we'll have a lunch with a guest speaker from the community. The lunches are held from noon to 1 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. The cost is $10, which includes drinks and dessert.

Here is the schedule of speakers:

Oct. 6: Tom McGehee, historian

Oct. 13: Kevin Lee, Arts Reporter for Lagniappe and author of “Sinners Above All Others.”

Oct. 20: Keith Blackwood, Mobile County’s District Attorney

Oct. 27: Mobile Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis

Nov. 3: Sandy Stimpson, Chairman of the Mobile Airport Authority

Nov. 17: Nancy Graham, organist, hymnologist, and author of “The Unfractured Faith of Erik Routley.”

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE

Calling all Chefs: The Congregational Care Committee is asking for volunteers to help prepare food for Memorial Receptions, Take Them A Meal, and other GSPC events. If you are interested in preparing food for our congregation, please let the church office know.

CLICK THIS LINK FOR URBAN MISSIONS INFORMATION

Please remember the people our church is serving and those who work with them daily in your prayers.

Other News and Notes

We're hiring!

The church staff is seeking applicants for the following position:

Director of Christian Formation / Associate Pastor for Christian Formation: GSPC has partnered with Ministry Architects to conduct a search for a Director of Christian Formation / Associate Pastor for Christian Formation. Here is a link to the job posting. The job link is also available on the GSPC website.

Cick here to view more details about this job opportunity and to apply.

Directory Print and Realm Online Directories

GSPC members are encouraged to download the Realm app and use it to connect with the congregation. Those who did not already have a Realm account should have received an email invitation to create one. If you did not receive an invitation, and feel you should have, please contact the church office at 251-432-1749. We will be happy to assist you with that, as well as with any aspect of Realm and accessing the online church directory. We hope you will participate in this endeavor to help keep our congregation connected!

Giving through Realm: Did you know that you can now support GSPC by making financial gifts through the Realm app? Use this link to make your donations.

You may also text! Make a gift by texting "GIVEGSPC" to 73256 on your mobile device.

Parking lot

We suggest that all of our members park in the GSPC lot, double parking if necessary. If you wish to park in the lot next to GSPC's lot, you will need to pay $5 for three hours of parking. Premium Parking is handling our parking lot revenue. The company has added a service kiosk next to the Guesnard House patio entrance.

Please remember to update us if you have a new tag and or vehicle.

Please remember:

GSPC members park for free in the lot at all times.
If you have a new vehicle tag to register, you may do so by emailing your license plate number to the church office.
If you receive a ticket, do not pay it. Please bring the ticket or send a picture of it to Paula in the church office, and she will take care of it.

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