**GPC will not have Sunday School until further notice.** We will have two worship services: 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. These services will be both at the church and live streamed. If you plan to participate in corporate worship, please remember and be aware of the following: The service schedule is determined by last names for folk who are able to participate in corporate...

The Search for the Vaccine The race is on. Scientists and medical professionals around the globe are working 24/7 to find a sure-fire way to combat Covid-19. Of course, some wholeheartedly endorse the use of vaccines to address medical conditions, and they are anxious to see progress made in the battle against this new, international, "invisible" enemy. Others are genera...

Amy Carmichael was a missionary to India in the 19th and 20th centuries, and she dedicated much of her efforts to the evangelism and protection of children. The story of one boy's journey from sinfulness to salvation is recounted in this article by Vance Christie....

"But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ." (Philippians 3:20) As Paul writes to the Philippians, this young church is being threatened by a group of people professing the truth faith but in deeds denying it. The most glaring display of their ungodliness, Paul says in Philippians 3:19 is that "their god is their belly," and th...

"The people of God are to be captivated with the voice of God contained in the Bible. The Scriptures are the voice of God, and they alone are completely and utterly sufficient." Please take a few moments to read the entire article by Dave Jenkins, which asks us to reflect on how we regard the Word of God....

This Sunday, May 24, we will again offer multiple-service corporate worship and live streamed services. Pastors David and Clif will implement one change: they will preach a different sermon for each service. In doing so, there will be no sermon repetition for those who worship both in person and via live streaming; everyone will hear "fresh" teaching no matter which servi...

"It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart." (Ecclesiastes 7:2) This week, the Evangelical world mourned the death of Christian Apologist Dr. Ravi Zacharias. For decades, he faithfully contended "for the faith once and for all delivered to the saints." (Jude 3). ...

Most of us interface with at least one social media outlet. Others who don't care for Facebook or Twitter follow a favorite news channel or blogger. We also connect with each other via chitchat, texts, and emails. Thus, it seems likely that all of us have been exposed to and potentially infected with at least one COVID-19 conspiracy theory. Rev. Joe Carter offers us the an...

Safe Journeys Home Trips home can be very cool, particularly when being away from home is due to unforeseen and unpleasant events, like a lengthy hospital stay, a military deployment to an unsafe location, or a work assignment that requires prolonged travel. Getting home is good. And getting there safe and sound is very good. In fact, just the anticipation of getting the...

Rev. Dr. David Strain has painted for us a word picture of what revival looks like. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, may our hearts be soft in the hands of the Potter....

"Therefore, be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil." (Ephesians 5:15-16 ESV) How is your time being spent during these evil days? Do you spend your time acquiring knowledge of dinosaurs, unicorns, or storks? I had a relative that, throughout his life, memorized all the traits of T-Rexes and how their...

This Sunday, May 17, we will resume corporate worship with a multiple-service schedule in an effort to continue practicing safe social distancing.If you plan to attend church, please remember that the service schedule is determined by last names: A-D will worship at 9 AM E-M will worship at 11 AM N-R will worship at 4 PM S-Z will worship at 6 PM We also will be of...

"Do not love the world or the things in the world." (1 John 2:15) In John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress, Vanity Fair is described as an old place, but you wouldn't know this by how it looked. There was a lot of freshness and opulence. Merchandise and games filled the streets, but so did moral decay. Thievery, adultery, and deceit characterized it. It was where many weary tr...

"At some point...the COVID-19 crisis will be over, and the question for Christians will be simple: 'What should we learn from this?'" -- Carl Trueman Please take a few moments to read this soberingarticlethat asks if we, as 21st century believers, have a biblical perspective of our lives and mortality....

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling." (Psalm 46:1-3) The language in verses 2-3, while figurative, looks back to day three of creation. Then the mountains ...

Pastors David and Clif have prepared both morning and evening worship for us. Please access ourLord's Day page, which contains the order of service, hymn/psalm links, and sermon links....

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." (Psalm 46:1) The Psalmist here gives us a memorable statement about our God. He is a very present help in trouble. But in the original, this phrase reads quite differently: A help in tight places or distresses, exceedingly he has been found. What does this mean? Let me open up this phrase by pointing you to...

Some of us remember January 1956 when news anchors reported that Huaorani (Auca) warriors speared to death Ecuadorian missionaries Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Ed McCully, Peter Fleming, and Roger Youderian.Others of us have heard sermon illustrations, have read books, or saw the movie about the martyrdom. Please read another chapter in this story that continues to touch people...

"But the Jerusalem above is free, and she is our mother." (Galatians 4:26) In 1515, when John Calvin was six years old, his mother passed away. However, during the few short years they had together, his mother's service and piety made a significant impression upon him. She was a woman of deep religious devotion who was committed to nourishing, comforting, and helping Calv...

Teleworking seems to be polarizingmany people really like it; others really don't. In addition, some folk have been working from home (at least some of the time) for a number of years, while it was a sudden, pandemic-imposed reality for others. Whether it's new or normal,Rev. Joe Holland offers us a few practical suggestions to help us honor God as we work at home in hisar...

"Say not, 'Why were the former days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.'" (Ecclesiastes 7:10) "What will life be like after COVID-19?" It is a question many have asked, and the answer is somewhat evasive. We simply don't know. Perhaps wearing face masks will become standard wear or handshakes and hugs will be less common. It could be that vario...

Pastor David has prepared both morning and evening worship for us. Please access our Lord's Day page, which contains the order of service, hymn/psalm links, and sermon links....

Are We There Yet? It always happens. You're with your children on a trip, and, at some point along the way, you get the question (often more than once): "Are we there yet?" And then this question soon becomes: "When are we going to be there?" The parents know where they're heading and how far they've been, and, at least at the beginning, they generally give a sensible an...