GT Happenings!
WEEKLY PRAYER AND FASTING FOCUS
As we conclude our Growing Together series, pray that God will help us be more like a tree. With our roots growing deep into His Word, our trunk being strong in character and our branches reaching out to bless this community and beyond.
WELCOME GUEST WORSHIP LEADERS BRAD & REBEKAH BISCEL
Brad and Rebekah have a heart to see not only amazing times of worship but to see people live a continual song of worship to God. They also strive to see others grow in their worship leading gifts, often running worship workshops in the churches they visit for both youth and adult teams. Brad and Rebekah come ready to encourage the body of Christ to experience a new, life awakening time of worship. Be sure to visit Brad and Rebekah’s table in the Atrium after the service today. Portions of the proceeds from their CD sales go to support: Love 146: Rescues children from sex-trafficing in South East Asia -and- Watoto (African Children's Choir): Rescues children soldiers and provides education and a new life. Also provides them with musical instruments for them to learn.
GIVE ONLINE: ONLINE GIVING IS NOW AVAILABLE!
Giving online is a safe, convenient way to honor the Lord with our tithes and offerings, proving through our regular contributions that we are faithful stewards of all He has provided. Through GT’s online giving system you have the option of giving a one-time gift or giving a recurring donation based on your schedule. For more information or to get started with online contributions, visit the GT website at www.gtaog.org and click the “Give On-Line” tab located to the right on the home page. Questions may also be directed to giving@gtaog.org.
VOTER REGISTRATION - May 18th is primary election day in Pennsylvania. If you are not registered to vote you will not be able to vote in the primary in May or general election in November. This is an extremely important election year in Pennsylvania with the following positions up for election: Governor, US Senator, US House, State Representative, and State Senator (even-numbered districts). A voter registration booth will be in the Atrium for all services the weekend of March 20/21. Please plan to register, along with your family member and friends who are still not registered. If you have any questions, please contact Dave Batluck @ 610.779.1186.
REAL LIFE PARENT CLASS—“RELATIONSHIPS GOD’S WAY”
From March 14-28 at Real Life on Sunday mornings we will be doing a series on sexual purity and relationships with our students. To support our teaching with our students, we will be offering a class for parents of teenagers called “Relationships God’s Way – Parents Edition” taught by Phil and Beth Baker. This will be a very valuable resource for parents wondering how to teach their teenagers about setting boundaries regarding relationships and sexual purity. The class will be held on Sundays from 11 a.m.- noon in the Fellowship Hall. To sign up, email Courtney Good at courtneygood@gtaog.org or stop by the Real Life Info Center in the NextGen Center or the Real Life Booth in the Atrium.
NEW LEADER ORIENTATION - Sunday, March 21 @ 1pm If you are interested in learning about what it means to be a Life Group Leader here at GT, please plan to join us on Sunday, March 21 @ 1pm for our Orientation in room 114. Attending this Orientation does not commit you to anything; it is simply designed to help you learn about our vision for Life Groups and the steps involved in becoming a Leader. This is a great step for you if you are already in a Life Group and have considered becoming a co-leader or beginning your own Group! Sign up by calling the church office at 610.678.0266 and letting Sara J. know you would like to attend. Lunch and childcare are provided!
TRUTH PROJECT TRAINING SEMINAR - APRIL 10
The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group curriculum comprised of 12 one-hour lessons taught by Dr. Del Tackett. It is designed for a small group setting and is the starting point for looking at life from a biblical perspective. Each lesson discusses in great detail the relevance and importance of living the Christian worldview in daily life. The April 10th seminar is a training seminar for those interested in becoming small group leaders in their churches and communities. You can register at the Pennsylvania Family Institute link on the GT website or call Dan Bartkowiak at the Pennsylvania Family Institute @ 717.545.0600.
4D YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-35)
MERCY CRISIS PREGNANCY CENTER WORKDAY:
SAT., MARCH 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | More details to come.
DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT: FRIDAY, MARCH 19:
Time: Doors Open 7:00pm for registration
Location: GT Gym - Please enter through the Pre-School Entrance/ K-100… Down the Left Side of the NextGen Center
What to bring? A snack, dessert, or drink to share
MARCH SERVICE DATES:
Time: 6pm | Location: NextGen Center
Sunday, March 14 & Sunday, March 28
For upcoming events & cancellations due to bad weather,
please check out our website: www.4th-d.org
For More Info: Jenn Kerschner at 610.678.0266 ext. 242
One Purpose Single Adult Ministry
UPCOMING CLASS DATES:
Time: 6pm | Location: GT Room 208
Saturday, March 13 & 27
Saturday, April 10 & 24
Saturday, Mary 8 & 22
Wii SPORTS TOURNAMENT – SAT. MARCH 13 @ 6PM
Come join us for a night of Fun! Fun! Fun! We will play popular Wii games like Bowling & Tennis.
Time: 6pm - ? | Location: GT Room 208. | Please bring a snack to share.
GT SPRING MUSICAL & DINNER: SUN., APRIL 18 @ 4PM
Come and join us as we attend the 4pm show of the Spring Musical show "The Battle". Afterwards, we plan on going out to eat dinner at a local restaurant. Bring money for dinner.
NEW YORKC CITY DAY TRIP: SAT., MAY 1 @ 7AM
Come and enjoy a day on your own in NYC. Attend a show, eat, do some shopping or just spend the day sightseeing. We plan on leaving GT at 7am sharp. We will leave NYC after dinner, sometime around 7pm. Sign up in class or by using the gray envelopes. Cost: $5.00 for gas, tolls and parking. Bring money for food.
PHILLY ITALIAN MARKET FESTIVAL: SAT., MAY 15 @ 9AM
We will leave GT at 9am and will spend the day shopping and eating at the Italian Market, South Street and Reading Terminal Market. We will leave Philly after dinner, sometime around 7pm. Sign up in class or by using the gray envelopes. Cost $5.00 for gas and parking. Bring money for food.
MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC AT THE PARK: SUN., MAY 30 @1PM
Picnic at Tuscarora State Park. Enjoy the afternoon by the lake, hiking or just relaxing at this beautiful state park. Leaving GT after 11am service (somewhere around 1pm). Cost: $5.00 for gas. Bring your own picnic meal and a snack to share. More details to follow....
For More Info about any of our upcoming events email: onepurposegt@gmail.com