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Lenten Bible Study – Feb. 28 – March 28
The Lenten Wednesday Night Bible Study “Perplexing Parables & the Economy of Mercy”, will be led by Hilary Floyd, an Academic Skills Instructor & Program Associate for Community & Lifelong Learning, Wake Forest University. Discussion Topics: The Laborers in the Vineyard, Matt. 20 The Wicked Tenants, Mark 12 The Dishonest Steward, Luke 16 The Rich Man & Lazarus, Luke 16 The Lord’s Prayer (comparison between Luke & Matthew versions)
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Women of Valor
New book: Code Name Verify by Elizabeth Wein. Next meeting will be Tuesday, April 10 at 7 pm at Lisa Elkins’ home, 828 Sydney Shores Court. Please bring snacks to share.
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GUM Donation – March
GUM (Greensboro Urban Ministry) Donation for March – Dried Beans. Please leave donations in the box marked for GUM in the side foyer.
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Table for 7 – 2018
Get better acquainted with other College Park adults. Table for 7 is a small-group dining experience that helps you get to know other College Park members and visitors. When you sign up, you (or you and your significant other) will be assigned to a group with 5 or 6 other people. Members of the group pick a place and time to meet (usually for a meal) at least once during that quarter, though hopefully you’ll find time to meet a few times. This is an adult event so if you need a babysitter and don’t already have one, please talk to Lin Story-Bunce about recommending some of our youth to…
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GUM Donations – February
GUM (Greensboro Urban Ministry) Donation for February – Canned Soup (chicken, tomato, or vegetable). Please leave donations in the box marked for GUM in the side foyer.
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College Park Bake-Off, March 4th
The 24th annual Bake-Off will be Sunday, March 4, 2018. The prizes will again be Liberty bottles. The 2018 theme is Back Row Double Feature: The Bake-Off Goes to the Movies. See 2017 Bake-Off Photos! Immediately following worship on Sunday, March 4, everyone is invited to a simple lunch of soup and sandwiches in the Fellowship Hall. Afterwards, we’ll sample all the bake-off entries. All are welcome! Rules for entry: Anyone 5 years old or older can enter (non-members are welcome). The entries should be ready for judging by 11:30 am on Sun. March 4. All entries should be a dessert of some variety. You may use a boxed…
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Bible Study – Bible 101
This class is reading through the Bible together. This spring they will be studying the book of Joshua. Join them on Sunday mornings at 10 am in Room 305.
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Zumba Update
There are now two Zumba classes each week at College Park: Monday nights at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall taught by Ebonet Jeffcoat who has previously taught at DayStar Church. The cost per class is $3.00. Tuesday nights at 6:00 pm in the Chapel taught by Brisa Castillo. The cost is $5.00 per class or commit to five classes and save $5.00 (5 classes card for only $20). Brisa is a fun and inspiring instructor. Come join us! It is a fun way to meet people, feel energized and reduce stress. Other Benefits of Zumba: Burn fat and calories Tone your body Improve your mood Improve your coordination Rev…
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GUM Donations – January
GUM (Greensboro Urban Ministry) Donation for January – Peanut Butter (18 oz.). Please leave donations in the box marked for GUM in the side foyer.
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Advent Calendar 2017
Advent Calendar December 3 Advent 1 December 10 Advent 2 December 13 Love Feast Service in Chapel featuring Market Street Brass, 6:30 pm December 17 Advent 3 December 20 Christmas Banquet, 5:30 pm* December 24 Advent 4, 10 am Service in Chapel Christmas Eve …
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Inclement Weather Notification
Inclement Weather Notification As winter approaches, we want to provide advance notice of any church schedule changes. We have used email and announcements on local TV stations in the past. We also have the option to send phone messages and/or texts. If you would like to receive either of these notifications, please contact the church office: 336-273-1779, cpbcgbo@bellsouth.net.
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GUM Donation – December
GUM (Greensboro Urban Ministry) Donation for December – Canned Corn (any size). Please leave donations in the box marked for GUM in the side foyer.
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2017 Angel Trees
Angel Trees will support three groups this Advent season – Peck Elementary School, ARFP (Animal Rescue & Foster Program of Greensboro), and AngelTree.org, a ministry of Prison Fellowship that provides gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated. Gift suggestions and deadlines for returning your items to the angel trees can be found on each Angel Tree tag. Please return all gifts unwrapped with the Angel Tree tag to one of the Angel Trees. If you would like to support our Angel Tree ministry and don’t feel like shopping, College Park Youth are shopping for all children whose names have not been selected on Dec. 10. Please designate “Angel Trees” on…
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Prayer Requests
Prayer Requests Have a prayer request? Please write prayer requests on a visitor information card and place in the offering plate during either worship service or put prayer requests in the prayer box in the Prayer Room – Room 303, on the 3rd floor.
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Winter Items Needed for GUM
Socks, Hats, Gloves & Scarves for GUM Please bring hats, scarves, gloves and wool-blend socks for (GUM) Greensboro Urban Ministry. Hopefully we will have enough items to give out to the homeless people on Dec. 17 and Jan. 21. A GUM donation bin is available in the parking lot entrance. Questions? Contact Eileen Lloyd at eileenmarie6@yahoo.com or 336-539-7766.
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Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
College Park Youth Christmas Wreath Fundraiser Place your order for Christmas wreaths and support our College Park Youth Group. Wreaths are made from locally grown frazier fir. Order now, receive after Thanksgiving. Pick Up Details: Saturday, December 4th, 10 am – 12 pm @ College Park Baptist Church (1601 Walker Ave, Greensboro 27403). If you plan to pick up your order of wreaths, please sign up as a Pick Up Customer. Delivery Details: There is an extra $10 charge for delivery. We will call to schedule your delivery for the week of December 4-10. If you plan to have your order of wreaths delivered, please sign up as a Delivery Customer.
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Girl Scout Project: Prayer Room
THANK YOU to Girl Scouts Addison Coughlin, Maddie Billings and Sophie McKinney for giving the College Park Church Prayer Room a big makeover as their Silver Project. The room was dedicated on September 10, 2017. Before The small room on the third floor has been transformed into a meditative spot. Pray below the wooden cross or post prayer requests on the board. Or meditate in the light-filled room. Here’s a recap of their amazing work: Removed the existing carpet and installed laminate hardwood floors (with the help of parents and siblings) Sanded and painted the walls “Mindful Grey” Sanded and repainted the ceiling Patched and painted holes in molding Installed…
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BackPack Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to deliver food from BackPack Beginnings to Peck Elementary on Thursdays, and deliver to the classrooms on Fridays. If interested in helping with this important ministry, please contact Jerry Cunningham, jerrycumminghamgso@gmail.com.
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Children’s & Young Adult Music Opportunities
In my new position at College Park, I very much look forward to directing the Handbell Choir and the Children’s Choir, helping to coordinate our Instrumental Music Ministry program, and assisting with Children’s and Young Adult Ministry programs. Please see me and/or fill out the Google forms (available on our website, www.collegeparkchurch.com) if you’re interested in performing with the Handbell Choir (6-7pm Wednesday evening rehearsals), if you’d like to offer your instrumental talents (times TBD on a case-by-case basis), and/or if you’d like your child(ren) to participate in the Children’s Choir! I have always loved working with children and passing on my love of music to them. Our Children’s…
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