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Our celebration of the resurrection of
Jesus, begin with a Lenten journey
and leads us to Holy Week as we walk
with Jesus through his final days. The
jubilation of Jesus’ triumphal entry into
Jerusalem quickly reveals that God’s
triumph is not what they expected.
There is the abandonment of denial
and betrayal and the nightmare of the
cross. The darkness of Friday comes,
and yet, we live in anticipation of the
light being reborn on Easter Morn. I
encourage you to make a commitment
to worship during Holy Week.
PALM /PASSION SUNDAY
April 14th
- 9:00 & 11:00 AM
Palm Sunday or Passion Sunday be-
gins our Holy week worship. It is a
twofold celebration. Jesus triumphant-
ly enters Jerusalem…there are shouts
of Hosanna! Children waving palm
branches and our savior makes his
way to Jerusalem. But we quickly
learn that this celebration is short lived.
This marks the beginning of Jesus’
passion. What exactly is Jesus’ pas-
sion? The salvation of all humankind.
We wave palms in joyful celebration,
and quickly come to the realization that
this triumph is not what we thought it
was going to be. Worship on Palm
Sunday will open with the joyful
sounds of children singing hosanna,
and shift to the reality of Jesus’ pas-
sion, a passion to give his very life for
our salvation.
MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION
April 18th
- 7:30 PM
The name “Maundy Thursday is de-
rived from the old French word mande’
which comes from the Latin
“mandatum novum” meaning “a new
Commandment.” (John 13:34) After
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet, and
Judas leaves to betray him, he gives
his disciples a new commandment that
we should love one another even as
Jesus has loved us. On this holy
night, we remember Jesus’ last supper
with his disciples, as he washes their
feet and shares the Passover meal
with them. The Passover here is signif-
icant in that it recounts the final plague
in Egypt, where the Israelites sacri-
ficed the Passover lamb and painted
the door posts of their houses with the
blood of the lamb, so that the angel of
death would Passover their homes. In
the same way, Jesus has become our
Passover Lamb. For by his sacrifice
we are saved. We will celebrate
Maundy Thursday with holy commun-
ion.
GOOD FRIDAY TENEBRAE
April 19th
- 7:30 PM
On Good Friday, we will worship with
a Tenebrae service. Tenebrae literally
translated from the Latin means
“shadows” or “Darkness.” Through a
series of reading from the Passion ac-
counts in the Gospel of John, the ser-
vice begins with the Light of Joy, a re-
counting of Jesus’ triumphal entry into
Jerusalem. Then the readings explore
the Darkness of betrayal, abandon-
ment, and leading to the death of Je-
sus on the cross. At the conclusion of
each element, a candle is extinguished
leading to darkness. The service con-
cludes with the Light of life, a light of
hope as we look toward the resurrec-
tion of Jesus. The Tenebrae allows us
to walk with Jesus through his final
hours.
EASTER SUNDAY WORSHIP
April 21st
Easter Sunrise Service-7:00 AM
at the Pavilion
Contemporary Worship with
Communion-9:00 AM
Easter Brunch in Fellowship
Hall-10:00 AM
Traditional Worship with Com-
munion-11:00 AM
This year we have rekindled the Sun-
rise Service, as we welcome the dawn
of the glory of our Risen Lord. If you
are not an early riser then there are
two other worship options for you, as
well as a Friends as Family Brunch.
We will celebrate Holy Communion as
the joyful feast of victory for us and the
ultimate fulfillment of God’s everlasting
promise: The salvation of all human-
kind!
I hope you will join us for Holy Week
worship. I’ll see you in church Sunday,
Thom
April 1, 2019
♫ ♫
Grace Presbyterian Church - 2401 South 57th Street - Temple, Texas 76504
“A L O O K A H E A D T O H O L Y W E E K ” B Y R E V . TH O M
Grace Presbyterian Church Newsletter
GRACE NOTES
L ENTEN B I B LE STUDY
MONDAY NIGHT LENTEN STUDY 6:30 PM -7:30 PM FELLOWSHIP HALL - APRIL 1, 8, 15
We are using "Will You Come and Follow Me? An Adult Lenten Study on Hymns," Writ-
ten by Mary Louise (Mel) Bringle and Beverly Howard. This six-session adult study pack
looks at the text of various Lenten hymns. The following hymns are examined, one in
each session: "Lord, Who throughout These Forty Days," "Will You Come and Follow
Me (The Summons)," "I Danced in the Morning (Lord of the Dance)," "To God Be the
Glory," "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross," and "All Glory, Laud, and Honor." Each
session will challenge adults to work through the meaning of the text and learn more
about the hymn writers. They will also discover how the text relates to them today.
Please note there will be no study on March 11th due to spring break.
S A V E T H E D A T E F O R . . .
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
SUNDAY, APRIL 7
ALL CHURCH EASTER EGG HUNT
All Children up through 5th grade are invited to participate
in our church Easter Egg Hunt! We will gather at 10:00
am (during the Sunday school hour) on April 7th in Fellow-
ship Hall. We will enjoy a snack, the Easter story and
some crafts, then we will walk across the parking lot to-
gether to the pavilion and hunt eggs outside. Children
must be accompanied by their parent(s) for this event.
Don’t forget your Easter basket/bucket!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
REGISTER HERE: https://vbspro.events/p/
gpctemplevbs2019
Friday Evening, May 31 | Saturday, June 1 | Sun-
day Morning, June 2
Vacation Bible School this year will take place
over a weekend!
Children ages 3 through completed 5th grade are
invited to attend.
Childcare for younger children of our adult volun-
teers will be provided.
If you would like to volunteer for VBS, please
email Chelsea Stern, Director of Music and Chil-
dren’s Ministry at [email protected]
Volunteers will be required to attend a training
meeting on Sunday, May 5 from Noon-2:00 and
also complete a background check and child
safety training.
GPC YOUTH NEWS
LOGO S - WEDNESDAY N IGHT CH I LDREN ’ S PROGRAM
We are quickly wrapping up a wonderful semester in LOGOS! Thank you again to all
of our volunteers who make this ministry such a vital part of our church!
ATTENTION PARENTS!
Sunday, April 14 PALM SUNDAY – the children from LOGOS will
lead a song in both worship services. We will meet at 8:30 am in the
Sanctuary, lead in the 9:00 am service, enjoy a continental breakfast dur-
ing Sunday school and then participate in the 11:00 am worship service.
LOGOS SPRING SCHEDULE AND THEMES
(Wednesdays, meeting time is 5:30-7:15 pm
with dinner included)
April 3 Luau-wear tropical clothing
April 10 Mystery meal
Sunday, April 14
PALM SUNDAY - LOGOS CHILDREN WILL LEAD IN
BOTH WORSHIP SERVICES!
AS OF FEBRUARY 3RD, WE HAVE DECIDED TO COMBINE FISH AND CLAMS INTO WHAT WE WILL CALL
(FOR NOW) SIMPLY, YOUTH/YOUTH GROUP.
Sunday, April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt ................................................................................... 9:00 am - Fellowship Hall
Sunday, April 7 - Regular Meeting ................................................................................................ 5-7:00 pm Annex
Sunday, April 14 - Regular Meeting .............................................................................................. 5-7:00 pm Annex
Sunday, April 21 - NO MEETING - Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 28 - Regular Meeting .............................................................................................. 5-7:00 pm Annex
UPCOMING EVENTS
Sunday, April 7 - Easter Egg Hunt - There will be an Easter egg hunt for all kids 5th grade and under. The
youth will need to arrive at 9:00 a.m. to help with hiding the eggs.
ANNOU NCEM ENTS , E TC .
PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
FREE CHILDCARE, OFFERED BY THE
GPC NURSERY STAFF!
Second Friday of each month (except July).
Friday, April 12 - 6:00 - 9:00 pm
RSVP to the church office
(254-773-2134)
EASTER SUNDAY “FLOWER CROSS”
The FLOWER CROSS, a long-
time tradition at FPC, will be
used in worship at the 11:00 AM
service on Easter Sunday, April
21. The cross will be adorned
with fresh flowers and displayed
in the Sanctuary to celebrate the
risen Christ and the new life that
Christ brings. The cross will be
adorned in the Narthex prior to
the beginning of the service. All
those who plan to attend the 11:00 AM service on Easter
are encouraged to bring fresh cut flowers with which to
adorn the cross. Any and all types of flowers are appropri-
ate.
EASTER BRUNCH!
Mark your calendars! Easter Sun-
day, April 21, the board of Dea-
cons invites you to enjoy fellow-
ship and brunch from 10-10:50
a.m in Fellowship Hall to celebrate
the resurrection of Jesus. This will
be potluck - bring whatever you
want to share. We hope to see
you there!
EASTER LILY FORMS
If you would like to do-
nate an Easter Lily in
memory or in honor of
loved ones, please fill
out the form (found in
the pew racks) and turn
in with your check or
cash in any amount.
M EE T OU R N EW M EM BERS
DR. JACK and JOYCE EBERTS
Dr. Jack & Joyce came to GPC from the First Presbyterian
Church in Temple where both were very involved in different
ministries and leadership over many years. Dr. Eberts has
been in Temple since 1948, graduating from Temple High
School and leaving only to pursue his medical training.
Dr. Eberts returned to Temple with his wife, Joyce, who had been a teacher in Dallas when they met. Together, they have mentored many nieces, nephews, residents, and mem-bers of both First Presbyterian and Grace Presbyterian Churches.
Dr. Eberts retired from the radiology department at Scott and White where he worked for thirty five years.
Jack & Joyce have raised and shown German Shepherds for 45 years, with many AKC champions among them. Joyce excels in the kitchen and designs jewelry.
RANDLE MORRISS
Randle comes to GPC with a letter from 1st Central
Presbyterian in Abilene, with a stopover at First Presby-
terian in Temple. Randle grew up in Plano, and graduat-
ed from the University of Texas, Dallas and is currently
investigating schools to pursue a Masters degree.
He transferred from the Abilene VA to the Temple VA,
where he works in Food Services. His interests include
reading his Bible, daily devotions by Oswald Chambers,
and playing golf.
We welcome Randle and the Eberts to
Grace Presbyterian
MO -RAN CH ME MORIAL DAY WE EKEN D RETRE AT !
MO-RANCH RESERVATION FORM
Last Name______________________________________Phone______________________________
Address___________________________________________________________________________
List first names of all attending (also ages of children)
1. ___________________________ 5. ____________________________
2. ___________________________ 6. ____________________________
3. ___________________________ 7. ____________________________
4. ___________________________ 8. ____________________________
Cost per person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110.00
Times total # attending (over 2 years old) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .X ____________
Total Amount Due. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $____________
Make check payable to Grace Presbyterian Church and turn in with this form.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS May 1st
Reservations are limited to the first 40 people.
GPC has reserved the Guest Lodge at Mo-Ranch for the Memorial Day Weekend Retreat, May 24 - 27
Mo-Ranch, owned and operated by the Presbyterian Church, is a retreat center located west of Kerrville on
the banks of the Guadalupe River. Guest Lodge Rooms are dorm style with bunk beds, sheets and towels.
The cost is $110.00 per person. (No charge for children under 2 but you must provide a bed for them).
Since 1949, Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly has
been a camp and conference center affiliated with
the Synod of the Sun of the Presbyterian Church
(U.S.A.). Mo-Ranch is 500 acres in a beautiful
setting on the North Fork of the Guadalupe River in
the Texas Hill Country.
Each year, GPC rents the Guest Lodge at Mo-
Ranch for the Memorial Day Weekend. The lodge
is a two-story building overlooking the Guadalupe
River. The Guest Lodge can house up to 40 GPC
family members and guests dormitory style.
Members and friends of GPC enjoy the many activ-
ities Mo-Ranch has to offer: swimming in the river
or the pool, hiking, riding the chute at the rapids,
walking the Labyrinth, going through the green-
house and experiencing a Worship Service in the
Chapel on the Hill (weather permitting).
Cost for the weekend is $110.00 per person and is
limited to the first 40 people. Each family supplies
their own food and beach towels. Mo-Ranch sup-
plies sheets, bath towels and cooking utensils.
GPC supplies all eating utensils.
OTHER THINGS TO DO WHILE AT MO-RANCH
Kerrville Festival of the Arts
Fine Arts & Crafts - at the Inn of the Hills
Annual Kerrville Folk Festival
WHAT I S MO -RAN CH?
Hill Country Quilt Guild Quilt Show
Kerr County Market Days
Go out to eat at local restaurants
DIRECTIONS TO MO-RANCH
2229 FM 1340 - Hunt, TX 78024
West on US 290 through Johnson City to Freder-
icksburg: take State Hwy 16 into Kerrville turning
right at Courthouse onto State Hwy 27 to Ingram;
take State Hwy 39 from Ingram to Hunt, turning
right at Hunt onto FM 1340 to Mo-Ranch (11
miles).
IF IT’S RAINING - avoid taking Hwy 39 at Ingram
as the roads tend to flood . . . instead, follow
Hwy. 27 to Mountain Home then take Hwy. 41 to
1340 and come to Mo-Ranch from the opposite
direction. (Hwy. 39 is the most direct route and is
very scenic but the section of 1340 from 39 to Mo-
Ranch has several low water crossings that are
impassable when it‘s raining.)
GPC MO-RANCH
MEMORIAL DAY
WEEKEND
MAY 24- 27
open to all GPC families
♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ M US IC NO TE S ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ b y C h e l s e a s t e r n
PRE SBYTER IAN WOMEN B Y D O T T A T E , M O D E R A T O R
As we spring forward, we see changes all around us.
Changes happen in Presbyterian Women as well, and
one of those changes is going to be in how PW funds are
managed. As voted on by the board, we will no longer
have our own checking account. Instead we will be a
designated fund under the church’s account, similar to
LOGOS. The PW Board will still be in control of this fund,
but all deposits and disbursements will be handled
through the church account.
What does this mean for you? The only real change will
be in how checks are made out. All checks will need to
be made out to GPC with the particular designation being
noted on the memo line: backpack buddies, PW lunch-
eon, PW Bible study books, PW donations, and etc.
Cash is still welcomed as well and will be deposited ac-
cordingly. Our only source of income for operating ex-
penses and benevolent giving will still come from every-
one’s generous giving. This is simply a management
change for simplification.
DO YOU PLAY THE PIANO?
Prime Time Ministries needs
someone to play the piano for
their twice monthly nursing
home worship services.
Please contact Pat Wurster (771-0220)
for more information.
CHANCEL CHOIR rehearsals are Wednesdays from 7:15-8:15 in the choir room.
New members are always welcome!
HANDBELL CHOIR rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:15-7:15 pm.
Please email or call Chelsea in advance if you are interested in joining the Handbell choir.
MORE Announcem ents , etc .
ONE GREAT HOUR of SHARING
The church will again be participating in this church
wide special offering. It is an opportunity for congre-
gations to join together in a partnership with other
Christians in responding to a variety of concerns. The
money received goes to Presbyterian Disaster Relief,
Presbyterian Hunger Program, Self Development of
People and One Great Hour of Sharing Financials.
Please share in supporting these important ministries.
JOIN A CIRCLE!
TUESDAY EVENING CIRCLE
meets at 7:00 pm on the 1st Tuesday of each month at the church
TUESDAY MORNING CIRCLE
meets at 9:30 am on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in member’s homes
JENNIE SHULL CIRCLE
meets at noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the church
For more information, contact Dot Tate
BIRTHDAYS
Ann Edmondson ................................................... 4/1
Chad Fry ............................................................... 4/2
Doug Garmer........................................................ 4/6
Alex Lamotte ........................................................ 4/6
Jenna Southerland ............................................... 4/6
Doris Gibson......................................................... 4/7
Al Jones ................................................................ 4/7
Suzanne McCauley .............................................. 4/7
Logan Whittemore ................................................ 4/7
Lomnhen Namphong ............................................ 4/9
Debbie Stephens .................................................. 4/9
Brian Tanaka ........................................................ 4/9
JoAnna Langthorn .............................................. 4/10
Heather Royal .................................................... 4/10
Elizabeth Cagnon ............................................... 4/11
Mike Garmer....................................................... 4/11
Julie Benner ....................................................... 4/12
Rick Hawkins ...................................................... 4/15
Richard Schrimsher ............................................ 4/15
Patti Smith .......................................................... 4/15
Adam Flanagan .................................................. 4/16
Julie Kosel .......................................................... 4/16
Marcia Ramirez .................................................. 4/18
APR I L B I RTHDAYS & ANNIVERSAR I E S
Pat Fuller (Adele Parker ’s sister), Kate Crookham (Niece of Cliff & Diana Mayes), Allison Dickson, Stephen
Simons (Stan & Cathi ’s son), Stephanie Lambert (friend of Marilyn Burres), Dorla McLaughlin, Dave Tullis,
Stan Henn, Carol Ehman, Gene Schwartz, Margaret Priest, Bonnie Martin Bulls, Cecil & Mary Alice
Wall, Margo (Bierwirth) Wyatt, Heather (Gosney) Royal, Tomma Brown (Bonnie Woodard ’s daughter),
Chuck & Lida Boland, Chris Prisinzano & Carrie Enloe (friends of the Masons), Marlena Norris (Joe &
Linda’s daughter), Ken & Ingrid Whipple, Paul Bolton, Maria Padilla (Nelly Padilla’s sister), Genevieve Lamb
(Rev. Thom’s mother)
Please keep these friends and family members in your prayers throughout the week.
Mattie Whittemore .............................................. 4/18
Christian Yerkes ................................................. 4/19
Elizabeth Seeger ................................................ 4/20
Stephen Burres III .............................................. 4/21
Richard Tolleson ................................................ 4/12
Sally Tietje .......................................................... 4/22
Charles Vose ...................................................... 4/22
Becky Bunn ........................................................ 4/24
Mike Jordan ......................................................... 424
Lexi Phelps ......................................................... 4/26
Debby Bolton ...................................................... 4/27
Chris Stern ......................................................... 4/29
Alex Testroet ...................................................... 4/29
Nelly Padilla ....................................................... 4/30
Keaton Stephens ................................................ 4/30
ANNIVERSARIES
Richard & Sandi Lenehan .................................... 4/4
Chuck & Lida Boland ............................................ 4/6
Roger & Norma Swaim ........................................ 4/6
Al & Nan Knight .................................................... 4/7
John & Katie Mackrell ........................................ 4/25
IN OUR PRAYERS
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNES-DAY
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATUR-DAY
1 2
Tues. Even-ing Circle - 7:00
3
LOGOS-5:30
Bells-6:15
Choir-7:15
4 5
6
7
Worship-9:00/11:00
SS/Easter Egg Hunt-10:00
YOUTH - 5:00
8
Prime Time - Brookdale - 10:00
Bible Study - 6:30
9
MOW - 9:30
Tues. Even-ing Circle - 7:00
10
LOGOS-5:30
Bells-6:15
Choir-7:15
11
MOW - 9:30
12
Parent’s Night Out - 6:00
13
14
Worship-9:00/11:00
SS-10:00
Deacon Mtg. - 12:30
YOUTH - 5:00
15
NO Bible Study
16
MOW - 9:30
Tues. Morn-ing Circle
17
NO LOGOS
Bells - 6:15
Choir - 7:15
18
MOW - 9:30
J. Shull Circle - 12:00
Worship-7:30
19
Tenebrae-7:30
20
21
EASTER
Sunrise-7:00
Worship-9:00/11:00
Brunch -10:00
22
Bible Study-6:30
GRACE NOTES
DEADLINE
23
MOW - 9:30
24
LOGOS-5:30
Bells - 6:15
Choir - 7:15
25
MOW - 9:30
26 27
28
Worship-9:00/11:00
SS-10:00
YOUTH - 5:00
29
Prime Time - Cornerstone - 10:00
Bible Study - 6:30
30
MOW - 9:30
APR I L 20 19 - GPC CALENDAR
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HOLY WEEK
GPC STAFF
Pastor ................................................ Rev. Thomas Lamb
Parish Associate ................................... Rev. Linda Norris
Pastoral Assistant ..................................... Donna Bowling
Director of Music & Children’s Ministries .. Chelsea Stern
Organist ....................................................... Brian Tanaka
Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry ....... Maddison Edds
Administrative Assistant .............................. Carol Fischer
Accounting Manager ................................ Melissa Ingriola
Child Care Coordinator .................................. Jane Nance
Sexton .......................................................... Adele Parker
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Church Staff & S e s s ion Members
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April - 2019 GRACE NOTES
2019 GPC SESSION MEMBERS
Class of 2019 Class of 2020 Class of 2021
Ann Edmondson Debbie Englund Kevin Cushman
Lara Miller Caitlin Hyer Daniel Quinn
Mary Ann Ray Ken Johnson Janice Smith
Tommy Smith Sandy Mason Tom Stringfellow
Chris Stern Stan Simons Cassie Vorbach