Centenary and 1st Presbyterian are joining to worship together.
10 am Worship will be OUTSIDE on the street between the two churches.
Bring a lawn chair from home. (We will have extra folding chairs, too) The STREET will be CLOSED. Please use side drive to park or park on the side street.
Thanks,
Jenni
Prayers for…
VBS Leaders, Teachers, Class Guides, Helpers, Crossing Guards, Teen Volunteers, and the many hands who are prepping and planning for THE BEST WEEK IN GRANVILLE! (June 10-14)
We ask for the Holy Spirit to surround, fill, and blow through “Camp Firelight.”
The Pray Ground is a space in the Sanctuary for children to engage in worship using age-appropriate books of faith and play.
-Children who are toddlers and preschoolers will find a table with kid-size chairs set up in front of the pews.
-Children ages Kindergarten through 3rd grade are welcome to sit in the front pews with Ms. Jenni.
Books, color sheets, fidgets, stuffed animals and puzzles will be available. The children may choose 1-2 of these items to take to their seats.
Each week the “Pray Ground” activity will be introduced in the Children’s Message and it will link with the scripture and the sermon of the day.
After-VBS was designed to meet the particular needs of our congregation, with working parents. This year for After VBS – We have 18 kids, 5 teens, and 3 adults signed up to help lead our time! Check out all the neat things we’ll be doing with our week!
Our LAST Wonderful Wednesday is next week –
May 22! We will finish our season with a CELEBRATION! Please join us for food, games, singing and fun fellowship.
But – wait! It ISN’T our LAST Wonderful Wednesday……because we are offering THREE SUMMER EDITION Wonderful Wednesday’s! 5:30 pm with dinner included at the beginning of the evening.
June 19th – Juneteenth Celebration
July 10 – Outreach and Mission (and commission Montreat participants)
Aug 7 – Photo Scavenger Hunt
We need Set Builders!
Saturday June 1, 2024 10am-12pm
Read below for FULL details.
When? Saturday, June 1, 2024, 10 am-12 pm
Where? Heritage Hall
What? We need folks to help make fake rocks, ponds, waterfalls, and a fire pit, as well as build a billboard and puppet house.
We will paint, create, and build for two hours. The more hands we have on deck, the quicker the work will go.
Also needed are 5 folks with expertise in lumber and building to create a puppet house and a large 6-foot by 81-inch board that will serve as the backdrop on the Chancel at First Presbyterian.
We also need several additional items to help make the set work for our space. If you have any of these items sitting around your house, we would love to borrow them til the end of VBS.
Here is a list of some of the items needed to enhance the stage:
Various blue plastic tablecloths to be made into a small lake and waterfall
Pillow stuffing from 2 pillows
Twigs and branches
White lights to be strewn hung across the stage
4 Sandbags to support the board
Braces to put on the back of the board to hold it in place.
Kayak for the "lake"
Items can be dropped off outside Philip’s office which is upstairs on the piano side of the sanctuary.
We will create the set on June 1 and then on June 9th after church, we will tear down the Chancel and put up the set.
Feel free to click on the link to sign up for what you would like to help. If you'd rather, you can send Philip an email about what you'd like help create, at peveringham@granpres.org
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AFA92CA6FAC16-49722894-vbsset
We’re STILL looking for Volunteers!
AND we are filled with gratitude for our volunteers! Volunteers are the people that truly make VBS so special! Keep reading for info!
We are so incredibly thankful for all… and we’re STILL looking for Volunteers!
VBS Training Date: June 6th: 10am or 7pm – at FPC Granville (attend ONE)
All Teens and Adults MUST attend training or make other arrangements with Jenni
HUGE thanks to our families and kids for the wonderful worship last Sunday, May 12.
The children led most of the service, the children + mom choir musical offering was beautiful, and Min and Ling Yang’s violin piece was particularly moving. Our church is very blessed to families who love to worship God and share leadership!
What is a Pray Ground?
It is a space in the Sanctuary, specifically designed for children to worship God with the community of faith and engage with the Holy Spirit.
The space will be at the front of the Sanctuary. Families may sit together in the front, take liturgical/worship activities to their pews, or sit with Jenni, near the front. Small chairs and a table will be set up to welcome littles. Bags or tubs will be filled with worship activities to help connect the scripture, sermon, and songs chosen for the day. This will be a change for our whole congregation. The children may talk aloud, perhaps they will wander the aisle, or dance during a hymn. Let us show grace, love, support, and patience as we "try this out" for the summer. May we support the parents of the children, too. A smile, an encouraging wave, or an invitation to sit with you during worship would be most appreciated.
Watch a video about Pray Grounds recorded by Brittany Porch and Broadstreet Presbyterian Church: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egiBLljEIyA
VBS - LAST CHANCE TO RSVP - THIS WEEK!
Registration closes May 13!
We are the host church this year - WHOO-HOO! Make sure your child is signed up: https://www.granvillevbs.com
It takes a ton 'o volunteers to make the VBS magic happen! Teens and Adults are able to help out! Please volunteer: https://www.granvillevbs.com/volunteer-form
Training date for volunteers: Thursday, June 6, 10 am & 7 pm (choose one) at FPC
Teens will TYE-DYE their shirts at Training!
VBS – Registration is open until May 13 www.granvillevbs.com
We need MANY Adult Volunteers/Class Guides and Teen Volunteers.
A Class Guide stays with the children and leads them to each activity. NO PREP REQUIRED! Just a servant’s heart and a lot of patience. 😊 Please sign up on the “Volunteer” link. Thanks!
11:15am-12:15pm --- All KIDS who are participating in May 12 worship will practice, prep and rehearse. Parents, please join Jenni in the sanctuary to help with prep.
11:15-11:45: Kids who are Music – will rehearse with Mr. Aaron in the Youth Choir Room.
Kids who are not in Music will practice talking in the microphone, how to carry the Worship elements, where to sit, stand and learn the hand motions to The Lord’s Prayer.
11:45-12:15 – Kids who are in Music will get their chance to practice their assigned roles.
On May 12th, Mother’s Day, the children will greet, usher, read scripture, help carry in the worship elements, ring the bell, light the candle, say prayers and teach us the hand motions for The Lord’s Prayer. Mr. Aaron and the children will sing a beautiful song honoring their mothers. Pastor Wendy will inspire us to “Look Around” with a sermon about The Ascension.
Week 2 Podcast - “You Are Changing the World Whether You Like it or Not”.
The author of the book, David LaMotte shares his thoughts on why he wrote this book and what he hopes to inspire others to move toward.
Follow up with…
David LaMotte’s book, “You Are Changing the World Whether You Like it or Not” podcast with a Pub Theology discussion at Trek Brewing on May 2nd at 630pm. Trek Brewing will be doing Trek Together for Jacob’s Porch at OSU. 10% of your total check will go to support this awesome organization.
How can we move from a Hero Narrative to a Movement Narrative? We can change the world, but how do we know what is ours to do? Join the conversation, listen and challenge one another.
Would you like to know about the church? *** COME AND SEE*** Coffee and Conversation with Pastor Wendy --- May 5th after worship, 11:15 – 12noon in the Lounge. What is a Presbyterian? Why do we baptize babies? Who designed the stained glass in the Sanctuary? How does this church live out its Mission in the Community? Learn and get to know more about the church.
New this week on the GRANPRES PODCAST –
Jenni introduces author, David LaMotte and his book, “You Are Changing the World, Whether You Know it or Not”.
In a troubled world, it is easy to feel overwhelmed. The problems seem impossibly huge, and we are often seduced into believing it is impossible to have a positive impact. David LaMotte knows this is a myth. Through his own experience and the stories of many others, he illustrates the practical value of small, organized efforts. The truth is, we are all planting seeds of change whether we know it or not. This will be a two-week series, ending with an in-person discussion on May 2 at Trek Brewing. The discussion at Trek will center around What is ours to do? What is bugging you, what do you bring, the power in who YOU are, the not-so-radical-activist.
May 12 Mothers Day
10 AM Worship is a Children-Led service
May 12 – Mother’s Day – 10 AM Worship We will celebrate Ascension Day with the children reading, leading, praying, singing, and celebrating our risen Lord. Each child will be assigned a worship duty: ringing the bell, lighting the candle, carrying in the Bible, teaching the congregation hand motions, designing the bulletin cover, ushering, and more. We will spend the month of April preparing for this special worship service.
8:30am: Monday Men – meets in the Lounge
5:30pm: Wednesday’s – Dinner, Worship and Scripture Activities (all ages) meets in Heritage Hall
9:30am: Friday’s – Prayer Group – meets in the Chapel
2pm: Thursday’s – The Bible Speaks (meets on Zoom)
3rd Friday of the month (Noon) – Chloe Wells Circle (Presbyterian Women) Meets in the Amelia Room at Otterbein
Book: “You Are Changing the World, Whether You Like it or Not” by David LaMotte
Podcast – Episodes drop on April 17 and 24
9am Sunday: Prism – meets in the Lounge
Sunday mornings: 11:15-12:15
Parents: Ellen is leading a 4-week “Building Bridges” class – designed especially for Families. We have lined up special guest speakers to share what they have learned engaging in the community. Meets in the Cellar
Babies – age 5 --- Child Care Room with Emma (945am-12:15pm)
K-6th grade: 30 minutes with Mr. Aaron in Children’s Music and 30 minutes with Jenni – worship prep for May 12 (Mother’s Day)
Team 78: 30 minutes with Jenni and 30 minutes hangin’ out
The 7th and 8th graders are helping in worship on April 28, May 12 and May 19 – we will spend our 30-minute time slot preparing (11:15-11:45am) Meets in the Library
Sr. High Youth Sunday: 6pm --- Dinner and Fellowship/Service/Study Meets in the cellar
VBS registration is OPEN – ages Preschool – 6th grade……..Teen Helpers and Adult Volunteers can sign up, too!
June 10-14 (9am-12noon)
We are am offering “After VBS” this year again. (Noon-4pm, M-Th) There is no specific specific sign-up – just send me an email to let me know your kids are coming.
M – Library (and cookie baking)
T – Pottery wheel and Clay with Cathy Tietz-Boring (and Lemonade/Bake Sale)
W – Yoga with Granville Yoga with Karen Scott (and shopping at Ross’ and ice cream)
Th – Blessing Box and Water Park – Heath (will need drivers)
Children will worship in the pews with families!
Make sure to get a pew worship bag from Jenni with lots of awesome quiet activities to do! Alleluia! Christ is Risen!
