FROM THE PASTOR (April, 2021)

Dear Members and Friends of GPMC,

Special “thank yous” to all who made this past Lenten season, Holy Week, and Easter, meaningful, reflective and joyous times! The series on the Sabbath for worship and Middle Hour and retreat, the children’s Easter Egg hunts, Palm Sunday, the beautiful Good Friday service of Tenebrae by our music ministry, and the celebratory Easter services: all of these contributed to the renewal of hope and love and life. This congregation is blessed by its members, volunteers, leaders, and staff! Thanks to all!

Please be aware of these upcoming events!

• In-person worship on Trinity Terrace will take place each Sunday at 10:30am. Please register for attendance (limited to 70 people). The 9am recorded service will continue to be offered each Sunday online.
• GPMC’s children are presenting a musical for worship on April 25. It will be recorded and broadcast through our YouTube channel (you can find it on our website, gpmchurch.org). Don’t miss this wonderful presentation and leadership of worship by our kids!
• May 1, the Rev. Sarah Godbehere will assume the interim head of staff position as I conclude my 18 months at GPMC on April 30. It has been a privilege to walk with you during this interim period, and I am confident that fruitful and exciting times of ministry will continue in the months and years ahead! Mary and I will continue to hold you in our affection and prayers as this great congregation enters the next chapters of your ministry and life!

Grace and peace,

Mark