GT Happenings!
WEEKLY PRAYER FOCUS
Pray for the students, administrators and teachers who are returning to school this week.
Life Group Directories
This weekend's message is about building meaningful relationships with other members of our church family. One of the best ways to get connected is by being a part of a Life Group. A copy of our Fall, 2008 Life Group Directory is available at the Information Desk or you can check out life groups here on the website. It is our hope that if you are not already connected with a group, you will find one in this directory that meets your needs and interests. If you have any questions about our Life Groups, please contact Life Groups Pastor Scott Kramer at 610.678.0266 ext. 218 or scottkramer@gtaog.org.
Dave Roever Freedom Rally &
Weekend Services
September 13 and 14
We are excited that Dave Roever will be back to minister at Glad Tidings the weekend of September 13 and 14. On Saturday evening we will have a Community Freedom Rally beginning at 6 p.m. where Dave will be honoring our veterans and local service personnel during a very special time of worship and testimony. Everyone is encouraged to attend!
On Sunday, September 14 Dave will be speaking at all three services. During those services, we will have a special time of prayer for our active duty military currently serving in war zones throughout the world.
If you have a family member who is serving in a war zone, please provide us with their name, location and a photo (if possible). We plan to create a prayer card for our congregation that includes information about our church family in active military duty.
Please provide this information to Sara Justiniano at the church office by Monday, September 8 so we have time to prepare the materials. You can drop the information off to Sara at the church office or email it to her at sarajustiniano@gtaog.org.
Growing Kids God’s Way classes now forming
This class is an in-depth (18 weeks) discipleship course for parents with children ages 2 to 14, where you will learn biblical principals and how to apply them in parenting. Some of the topics covered include character development, obedience, discipline with encouragement and correction, consequences and punishment, repentance, forgiveness and restoration. When you finish the class you have enough knowledge to raise children who not only act morally, but think it as well. You will be able to reach the heart of your children!
Attend one of the manditory orientations for the classes starting in September 2008.
Wednesday, August 20th at 7:00 OR Sunday, August 24th at 11:00 in the EJ Brenneman building(space is limited, sign up early.)
If you can not attend one of the mandatory orientation please contact either Jason/Karen Deane at 610-670-8422 or Bart/Barbara Baines at 610-926-5965.
BLOOD DONERS NEEDED: The Miller-Keystone Blood Center is in need of blood donors over the next couple of months to help increase local blood supplies. They have come to GT before to receive donations, but would like to ask if anyone is able to become a new donor at this time. If you are interested, please call the local office at 610-926-6060 to sign up or for questions. Donate in August and you can be entered to win $100 gas cards or a $500 certificate to the Stroudsmoor Inn.
Divorce Care - Wednesdays @ 7pm
This is a place where you can begin to heal and put your life back together again after divorce. A video seminar and support series featuring the nations foremost Christian experts on Separation/Divorce and Recovery topics from a Biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented during the video. Requirements: Workbook $10.00. Childcare: Yes For more info, contact Randy & Wanda Kulp at 717-866-5464.
ROAD TRIP 08 (RealLife Youth):
September 5-7th Cape Henlopen Delaware...Sign up at the Real Life Youth table by the E-center on Wed. nights or call the church office at 610-678-0266 ext. 228 or email courtneylien@gtaog.org or justinebarbitta@gtaog.org. Early registration is $100 if paid by Aug. 20, Late registration is $120 after Aug. 20...Student/Friend special registration is $150 (Friend must be new to Real Life /Glad Tiding).
Honorbound Men’s Conference - Oct. 17-18
Attention men! Don’t miss this unbelievable opportunity to hear John Bevere live at this year’s Honorbound Men’s Conference at CLA in Harrisburg!!! It will be Friday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 18. The cost is only $45 for conference registration ($55 after Sept. 15), and you can decide if you want to stay in a hotel out there or commute back and forth. Either way, this is an awesome chance to be challenged in your faith, and to hang out with some other men from GT. Contact Mike Leagans for more info or to sign up – mikeleagans@gtaog.org. Here is the website you can check out for more information on other keynote speakers and workshops being offered: www.penndel.org/mensministries.php
EAGLE FELLOWSHIP (50 PLUS) PICNIC
The annual picnic will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 11am—4pm at the Red Bridge Picnic area. Hamburgers, hotdogs, rolls and condiments will be provided. Please bring a covered dish, drinks, lawn chairs, tablecloth and games. Please see Paul Long or Pastor Rob with any questions.
EAGLE FELLOWSHIP (50+) TRAVELING TO THE FREEDOM CHAPEL DINNER THEATRE
On Friday, October 31, Eagle Fellowship will be going to The Freedom Chapel Dinner Theatre for the 11:30am meal and 1:00pm show. The show is “Amish Family Christmas.” Our own Sunny Sweigart is part of the cast. The cost of the dinner theatre is $47.00. Make checks payable to Eagle Fellowship. The payment must be received by September 24th. Please sign up and pay by using the purple event envelope.
Women of Purpose Conference
"Walk by faith, not by sight" 2 Corinthians 5:7 - "Women of Purpose Conference - Stepping Out" is coming to Hershey Lodge & Convention Center on November 14 &15. Mark your calendars now and gather the women in your small group to attend this incredible time of praise & worship, teaching, and fellowship for today's women. Kay Arthur, Sue Dodge, Rhonda Marsh, Sue Duffield, Donna Gresh, Kate Gosselin, and Ruth Puleo will be the featured guests. Go to http://www.penndelwomenofpurpose.org/conference.php or to our GT website under Women's Opportunities to make your reservations today.
GOOD SENSE
One-On-One Counseling
Applications are now being accepted to meet with a personal financial counselor that is trained through the Good Sense curriculum and willing to walk with you through your budget. This method involves a sixth month commitment on average. The initial meetings may be weekly, then progress to monthly and conclude with a wrap up session. Inquiries can be made through the church office at (610)678-0266, ext. 227.
GLAD SERVICES COUNSELING AND COACHING CENTER
The center provides individual, couple, and family counseling by master level counselors. Life Purpose Coaching by certified Life Coaches is also available. Contact Ili Walter at 484-225-8522 for more information and to make an appointment.