GS Life Newsletter  

                last update 12/31/2008

          Cell Phones for Soldiers

If you have an old cell phone lying around the house, please consider donating it to help our US Service men and women. The donated phones help to provide soldiers with long distance phone cards so they are able to stay in contact with their families while they are out of the country.

Believer's Round Table 

New Study by Max Lucado

Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot 

The Believer's Round Table meets every Sunday morning in the Blue Room at 8:00 am. They will begin a new study in January by Max Lucado, Cure for the Common Life: Living in Your Sweet Spot. Join us for great fellowship and a wonderful study that will enrich your life in the New Year!

  The Monday Night Women’s Bible study 

The Monday night Women’s Bible study is starting a new study on Monday, Jan. 12.  Please join us in Beth Moore’s latest Bible study, Esther: It’s Tough Being a Woman.  This study is an in-depth and very personal examination of the Old Testament book of Esther…a story of threat and deliverance. We will peel back the layers of history and show how very contemporary and applicable the story of Esther is to our lives. If you've ever felt inadequate, threatened, or pushed into situations that seemed overpowering, this is the study for you. Just as it was tough being a woman in Esther's day, it's tough today. 

This is a 10-week study with DVD teachings and small group discussion on meeting days and personal homework through the week.  We will meet every Monday night from 6:15 to approximately 8:15 starting Jan. 12.  Childcare is provided.  Member workbooks will be available on the first meeting night for $16.  Please save a place for yourself at the study table by contacting Kristen Wood at kwood64@charter.net.  ALL ARE WELCOME!!!

Children's Choir      

The choir will not be meeting through the holidays and will resume in January. More details to follow. 

                   Women for Sobriety 

   Women for Sobriety Self-Help Recovery Program:  Meets Mon, 7-8:30 pm, Rm. 119.  Contact Dee at 864-3706 or snowmand61@yahoo.com

       3rd Grade Bible Basics Bash !

If you have a 3rd Grader, please plan for them attend our Bible Basics Bash on Sunday, January 25th. We will meet in the Blue Room after 2nd Service. We will go over some Bible basic info like the books of the bible, the difference in the Old Testament and the New Testament, etc. We will have lunch, do a couple of crafts and play some games and have an overall good time learning about the Bible. All of the children that attend will be presented with a bible during our service, Feb 1st. Please RSVP to tracy@gslife.org

             Al-Anon - Meeting Friday 6pm

For 55 years relatives and friends of alcoholics in Al-Anon Family Groups have shared experience and hope with each other in order to solve their common problems. Al-Anon believes alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Al-Anon is a nonprofit organization that offers mutual support for anyone who has been affected by someone else’s drinking.  

                    Free Math Tutoring              

Janet Saczawa will be providing FREE math tutoring in room 125 every Tuesday 4-8 pm.  Students just need to bring their homework, book, worksheet, etc so we have something to work on and plan to stay about 30 minutes.  Drop-ins are not only welcome, but encouraged!  Everyone is welcome.

                   Used Medical Equipment Needed

       Joan Freed works at Huntsville Hospital with the trauma service. Often her patients are indigent and have no incomes or family support. There is a great need for used equipment like walkers, wheelchairs, crutches, or canes. If you have any of the above items  that you no longer have need for please donate them to the hospital. A donation form is available so it can be claimed on taxes.  You may leave any donations in the office or downstairs by the Red Box. Contact Joan Freed with any questions at home 722-5991 or work (Mon, Wed and Thurs) is 265-3740.                 

                            Legacy Elementary - Moms In Touch

Do you have a child at Legacy Elementary ? Do you worry about your children ? Come and experience how you can replace your anxiety and fear with peace and hope by praying with other moms. Moms In Touch International is an interdenominational, nonprofit organization that gathers moms together to pray specifically and scripturally for our children and school. For more information contact Lisa Taylor, 722-3036 or visit www.MomsInTouch.org.                

                                                   Help for Parents

Do you struggle to parent your ever-growing and maturing teenager?  Help is near at Homeword's Good Advice Newsletter.  Click here for all the latest help.

Giving

Weekly Giving Requirement:                                            $13,546.00

Last Week’s Giving                                                          $15,269.00

Over/(Short)                                                                   $1,723.00 

Short for the year                                                            ($4,956.74)

A Gift to the Building Fund:  

In memory of Greg Cook's Grandfather, from David & Cathy Flaugher

In memory of Rose Harvey's Uncle, from Fred & Beverly Heddens