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Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

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The church office (Minister’s Room) will be open on the usual days of Monday, Wednesday and Friday this week from 10am to 1pm.

Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday John will continue our sermon series entitled “Meeting Jesus” with Part 3: “Losing Your Paralysis”.

Discipleship Group (Bible Study): Thursday, the 26th of November at 8pm at the Manse. We are currently looking at the seven churches addressed by Christ in Revelation 1-3. Our next study will be on the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3:7-13. All are welcome to come along for chat, fellowship and a look together at God’s word.

On Sunday the 29th the congregation are invited to take RTE morning service live from the studios at Donnybrook.   If you would like to be involved please sign up in the vestibule or at tea and coffee time.  There will be an essential rehearsal for all those with musical, solo, or reading parts on Monday 23rd November at 8.30pm in the church ( if you just wish to be part of the ‘TV congregation’ you do not need to attend this, though you may find it helpful).

There will still be a service taking place here on 29th, led by Rev. Jim Carson.

The Presbyterian Orphan and Children’s Society Collection 2009  envelopes are now available from Alan Bell. During Alan’s absence in November Caroline McLaughlin has very kindly agreed to help out. Caroline will have envelopes available and will be accepting returned envelopes also. Many thanks for your continued support!

Christmas Services

Charlesland Carol Service:  Sunday 6th at 4.00pm  Venue TBC.

Carols by Candlelight: Wednesday 16th at 7.30pm.

(preceded by buffet tea for local traders, volunteers required to help).

Sunday Club Christmas Service   Sunday 20th at 11.00am.

Christmas morning service, 11am (NB: same as usual service time).

Discipleship Group (formerly Bible Study) will meet at the home of Alan Foster on Thursday the 29th as we continue our look at the seven churces of the book of Revelation. This week we will be studying [...]]]> The church office (Minister’s Room) will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Discipleship Group (formerly Bible Study) will meet at the home of Alan Foster on Thursday the 29th as we continue our look at the seven churces of the book of Revelation. This week we will be studying the church in Thyatira (Rev. 2:18-29).

There will be no Women’s Bible Study this week.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday (1st of November) our guest preacher will be Cassels Morrell, staff elder with our neighbours Hillside Evangelical Church.

The Presbyterian Orphan and Children’s Society Collection 2009 envelopes are now available from Alan Bell. During Alan’s absence on holidays in November Caroline McLaughlin has very kindly agreed to help out and will have envelopes  available and will be accepting returned envelopes also. Many thanks for your continued support!

Employment Meeting: Here in GPC we are concerned about the rising level of unemployment and short-time work affecting our members.  We therefore are holding an exploratory informal get-together for anyone who might be interested is teasing out the possibility of finding ways to support ourselves.  All are welcome, whether employed or not on Monday 2nd Nov in the Minister’s Room at 8.00.  See Brian for more information.

Discipleship Group (formerly Bible Study): Thursday 15th October at 8pm in the Manse, continuing our look at the & Churches of Revelation. Pergamum: Rev.2:12-17).

Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

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Session Meeting: Tuesday at 7:30pm.

Discipleship Group (formerly Bible Study): Thursday 15th October at 8pm in the Manse, continuing our look at the & Churches of Revelation. Pergamum: Rev.2:12-17).

Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday, (18th) Monty will conclude the series on the purpose of the church and will look at “Service” This service will also include information on the election of our new committee.

Growing Leader’s recommences on the 18th of October. For those who missed the September meeting, please meet at the Manse at 4 pm (tea will be provided). Session 2 for everyone will start in the church hall at 7 pm.

Please Note the following special Sunday arrangements

The service on the 25th of October will be led by John O’Donnell, our Ministry Apprentice.

The service on the 1st of November will be led by Cassels Morrell, staff elder with our neighbours Hillside Evangelical Church.

Monty and Gwen will be in India from October the 19th to November the 6th. In the event of pastoral Emergencies please contact Rev. Chris Kennedy (Dun Laoghaire).

For other questions or matters of church administration please speak to our Ministry Apprentice John O’Donnell.

The church office (Minister’s Room) will be open Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm.

Missed a service? Sermons can now be listened to from our website www.greystonespc.org . If you don’t have access to our website and would prefer a copy on CD speak to John O’Donnell.

Special Autumn Work Day in Church and Grounds: Saturday, 10th of October, 9:00am – 12:00 noon. Bring tools / gardening and cleaning equipment.

Next Sunday, (11th), will be our special [...]]]> This Week @ GPC

Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

Special Autumn Work Day in Church and Grounds: Saturday, 10th of October, 9:00am – 12:00 noon. Bring tools / gardening and cleaning equipment.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday, (11th), will be our special Harvest Thanksgiving service. There will also be a special offering taken up at this service.

Next Bible Study: Thursday 15th October at 8pm in the Manse, continuing our look at the & Churches of Revelation. Pergamum: Rev.2:12-17).

Monty and Gwen will be away in India from October 18th – November 6th. In the event of a pastoral emergency, please contact Rev. Chris Kennedy (Dun Laoghaire) by phone on 083 370 8642.

18th October: Monty will conclude the series on the purpose of the church and will look at “Service” This service will also include information on the election of our new committee.

Please Note the following special Sunday arrangements

• The service on the 25th of October will be led by John O’Donnell, our Ministry Apprentice.
• The service on the 1st of November will be led by Cassels Morrell, staff elder with our neighbours Hillside Evangelical Church.

India Evening: Indian Food, Indian Movie, Indian Info! Wednesday, the 30th of September in the church hall at 7:30pm. Monty and Gwen are visiting Delhi in October for 3 weeks to visit Christian charity Asha working in the slums. [...]]]> This Week @ GPC

Weekend Planning Committee, will meet at the Manse at 7.30pm on Tuesday the 29th.

India Evening: Indian Food, Indian Movie, Indian Info! Wednesday, the 30th of September in the church hall at 7:30pm. Monty and Gwen are visiting Delhi in October for 3 weeks to visit Christian charity Asha working in the slums. Gwen will be participating in some of the projects enabling women and children to improve their education and economic situation, while Monty will be helping the leaders of the fledgling churches that have started up there. On the evening of the 30th we will show the movie Slumdog Millionaire and during the interval we will taste some Indian food and say a little about the project. Come along if you would like to hear about it and have the opportunity to donate something to the project.

Congregational Weekend: “Growing Together” a weekend for all the church family. October 2nd – 4th at Ovoca Manor, Avoca.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday, the 4th of October, many of us will be away on our Congregational Weekend, but Ken Gibson will be taking the service here at the church.

Next Bible Study: Thursday 1st October at 8pm in the Manse, continuing our look at the & Churches of Revelation. “Smyrna: Rev.2:8-11) .

Special Autumn Work Day in Church and Grounds: Saturday, 10th of October, 9:00am – 12:00 noon. Bring tools / gardening and cleaning equipment.

United Marriage Encounter Weekend (Ireland) 20-22 November, Kingston Hotel, Dun Laoghaire,  details on the table at the back of the church.

Concerts in support of Fields of Life. Details on table at the backof the church.

Please Note the following special Sunday arrangements

• The service on the 4th of October will be led by Ken Gibson and there will be summer arrangements in place for Sunday Club.
• Our Harvest Thanksgiving Service will be held on the 11th of October.  Look out for details relating to church decoration.

Growing Leaders Launch Day: Saturday (26th), from 10am to 4pm in the church hall. See “Other News and Events @ GPC” for more details regarding this course. Please collect your ”leadership styles” questionnaire today.

Bible Study and Prayer in the Manse (2 La Touche Park) this Thursday (17th) at 8pm The course is called Discipleship Explored and follows the discussion format of Christianity Explored. It will [...]]]> This Week @ GPC

Women’s Bible Study: Friday morning, 10:00am at the house of Jen Robinson. Please speak to Jen for further details.

Bible Study and Prayer in the Manse (2 La Touche Park) this Thursday (17th) at 8pm The course is called Discipleship Explored and follows the discussion format of Christianity Explored. It will take place fortnightly and run for 8 sessions. If you have never been part of a small group before this is an excellent opportunity to try it out for a limited period.

It is hoped that there will be two of these groups. If you are interested in the Discipleship Explored course but cannot attend on Thursdays please let us know a time and a place that suits you.

Other News and Events @ GPC

Next Sunday we will be having a special All-Age Service and continuing our series on “What Church is all About” as we look at Different People – Different Ages.

Special Autumn Work Day in Church and Grounds: Saturday, 10th of October, 9:00am – !2:00 noon. Bring tools / gardening and cleaning equipment.

Please Note the following special Sunday arrangements:

Congregational Weekend:
“Growing Together” a weekend for all the church family. October 2nd – 4th at Ovoca Manor, Avoca. Come and join us for a weekend away. A chance to get to know each other and spend time out of the normal routine. Children’s and teens activities as well as events we can all do together.

Application forms and information at back of church. No age-limit! Members can also stay in local accommodation and join us for activities if they desire. Best rooms offered first-come, first-served. Final deadline for applications – Monday, 14th of September.

Growing Leaders:
our exciting new course is aimed at anyone who would like to grow in faith and find out more about themselves and about the God they are called to serve.

There is no age-limit, nor are there any strings attached in terms of what you would be expected to do after the course. It runs for one evening a month up until June (with two days away). Launch Day Away: Saturday 26th of September. The course will then take place on the following Sunday evenings:

• 18 October
• 15 November
• 20 December
• January Day Away
• 21 February
• 21 March
• 18 April
• 16 May
• 20 June

“These slides have been borrowed and adapted from my [...]]]> This week Rev. Montgomery preached on fellowship as he continued our series “What Church is All About” with the sermon “Sharing”. Unfortunately the sermon was not recorded but the PowerPoint slides used are fairly comprehensive so we have put them here in place of the usual podcast.

“These slides have been borrowed and adapted from my good friend and colleague Rev Mark Goudy of Macosquin Presbyterian Church who has written several papers and spoken often on this subject.” – Rev. David Montgomery.

Click here for the “Sharing” PowerPoint slides.