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 chelsealstern@yahoo.com

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

GRACE NOTES DEADLINE!

Please submit articles, news, and announcements for Grace Notes

to office@gpctemple.org by the 20th of each month.

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