Special Announcements
All church face-to-face activities are cancelled. Members can still watch services online and participate in ministry activities. Make online contributions through the Givelify app or through Online Giving. You can also mail your contributions as well.
View how to connect for ALL Online Worship
Joy to the World Sing-off: The Youth Ministry Committee proudly announce the winners of the sing-off challenge.
Peggy Berry
Curtis Dean
Jimmy & Sharon Exum
Londyn Gordon-Artis
Rev. Will Henderson
Peggy Horne
Sonja Jordan
Justina Smith & The McCray Family
Connect to Marriage Enrichment class
- When: January 30, 2021
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00pm
- Where: Zoom platform (all participants will need to have access to a computer and expected to have cameras on during sessions)
- Meeting ID: 260 349 4730 Passcode: 987358
- Who: GPBC Members
- If you have any questions contact Cheleta Caulton
- Financial Psychology
- Budgeting
- Credit Profile
- Loans & Debt
- Risk Management
- Retirement Planning
Classes are limited to 95 students, so please register as soon as possible. Use this link: (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkdu6vrDguE9IgJ5WYePp9oOTqT-5KJMxs) to register for the GPBC WINDS course. Classes are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. the second and fourth Saturdays until March as follows: Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27 and Mar 13 & 27.
True Vine Ministry (TVM) shares information below from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). For many, shelter-in-place requirements are demanding on minds, bodies and spirits. Therefore, True Vine Ministries is providing a series of tips and resources intended to enhance physical, emotional, mental and spiritual well-being.

- Prayer is requested for Sister Claudia Sullivan in the passing of her mother, Mrs. Flora Mae Brown. Mrs. Brown resided in Dorchester, Mass. and she was 99 years old at the time of her passing today.
- Sis. Wandy Cody is requesting pray as her family mourns the death of her brother Danny T. Curry of Jacksonville, FL. He passed on Thursday, January 7 after suffering a stroke.
- Brother Earl Rogers requests prayer for his family as they mourn the death of his brother Charles Rogers of Suffolk, VA. He died January 7 of COVID-19 complications. Additionally, prayer is requested for Mr. Rogers’ widow, Rachel, is continues her battle against COVID-19 in ICU.
- Sister Ola McCoy requests prayer for her family as they mourn the loss of her brother, Robert Lewis Douglas. Visitation is Monday, January 11 at noon at Kings Funeral Home, 4000 Beatties Ford Rd. A graveside service for Mr. Douglas will be Tuesday, January 12, at noon at York Memorial Park, 5150 South Tryon St.
- Sister Wanda Cody is grieving the loss of her brother, Danny T. Curry of Jacksonville, FL who died January 7 as the result of a stroke.
- Please pray for Sis. Bennie Thomas and Family as they mourn the passing of her Sister Equilla Love on December 28th in Syracuse, NY. Homegoing services are incomplete at this time.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Senior adults may use this vaccine registration link to create an account and schedule a vaccination at Bojangles Coliseum. Individuals in the 1B category (75+) are eligible to participate in the process at this time. Telephone number is 980-314-9400.
Applications are being accepted for the N.C. Housing Opportunities and Prevention of Evictions (HOPE) Program which will assist eligible low- and moderate-income renters experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19. Renters who need rent or utility assistance can apply for the HOPE program online. Applicants who cannot access the online application can call 2-1-1 Monday-Friday between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. for assistance.
Charlotte Area Fund (CAF) Offers Help
The Charlotte Area Fund offers a wide array of support and resources in the areas of education, mental health, finances and career development. The most recently announced opportunity is classes for Fiber Optic/Broadband jobs. The six-week program will prepare candidates for jobs with a $42,000 entry level salary. Visit CAF’s website for information on the classes which are 11/2/2020 – 12/3/2020.
Samaritan’s Purse Has Job Openings
Operation Christmas Child has a number of seasonal job opportunities that will run mid-November to mid-December. Visit Samaritan’s Purse website for additional information.
Department of Social Services (DSS) Offers Vital Support to Seniors (60+)
- Transportation to Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry for seniors in need of food is available. A partnership between DSS and Loaves & Fishes provides short-term food assistance. Call 980-314-6468 for additional information.
- Masks and gloves will be available for seniors who need these items in an effort to stay safe during the CoVid pandemic. Please contact Ms. Yvonne Brown via email at Yvonne.Brown@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov or by phone at 980-314-7018 to request masks or gloves.
- Fans will be distributed to seniors through DSS’s collaboration with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. If you need a fan or know other seniors who do, contact (980) 314-1049 to get detailed information about getting a free fan.
- Scam Alert: COVID Contact Tracing Inspires Copycat Scams
- Meck Pre-K Program – Enrollment – COVID-19 Information Page
- Walmart, Walgreens, Harris Teeter to offer public COVID-19 testing
- Outreach Toolkit for Target Populations Launched by Public Health
- Novant Health and Atrium Launch Mobile Testing Aimed at COVID-19 Hot-spots and Minority Groups – Learn more…
- COVID-19 Resources for Homeowners – Learn more about your rights as a homeowner during this crisis.