THE GORDONSVILLE HERALD
 November 1, 2025

GBC Family,


I hope that everyone has been enjoying the beautiful Fall weather and is reminded that we are truly blessed to live in a gorgeous corner of the World. This is a great time, as we approach Thanksgiving this month, to remember to maintain an Attitude of Gratitude year-round.


This month, we have our Brunswick Stew and Fall Festival. Our doors will be open to the community, and we will see plenty of familiar faces. Take time to welcome them and invite them to worship with us on Sunday Mornings, or to a Bible Study, or even to a small group you attend. This is also a great time to invite friends and family in to

experience the warmth of Gordonsville Baptist Church.


We also need to keep in mind the reason we do this event . . . to glorify God through charitable work in our community. Our Fall Festival benefits will be distributed as follows: 1⁄2 to the Paul Stefan House (Orange) and 1⁄2 to Hope for Appalachia.


We also have our Operation Christmas Child Packing Party this month. These boxes bring Joy and Hope in Christ to children all over the world. If you can't be here, please take time to pray over the boxes, the hands that pack them, and the precious little ones that will receive them.

In Him,


Pastor Jason


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CLERK'S CORNER 

Please plan to attend the next Business Meeting on November 12 at 7 PM

in the 1st Floor Adult Classroom. This is our Annual Budget Meeting!


Copies of Proposed Ministry Action Budget for 2026 are available on the Sanctuary entrance tables.


(Annual Budget Meeting!)

 


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MISSION UPDATE


WEEK OF PRAYER FOR INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS/ LOTTIE MOON OFFERING


November 30—December 7, 2025


Together, we find the lost, give help to the hurting, share the hope of Christ, and witness God grow His Church


around the world. Your generosity today changes lives.


GBC GOAL: $ 2,500


 




OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD


Saturday, November 15 — OCC Shoebox Packing Party

beginning at 10 AM (1st floor Adult Classroom)

PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY SO INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE GIVEN BEFORE WE BEGIN!!

 

Make a Difference in a Child’s Life for Christ Today!


Shoeboxes and packing brochures are available in the Sanctuary.

All shoeboxes need to be returned by Sunday, November 16.



PLEASE NOTE: THE COST OF THE SHIPPING IS $10.00 PER BOX.

We will deliver the boxes to one of the drop-off locations.

If you would like a shoebox, please call the church office (832-2075).


You can also BUILD A BOX online at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-

child/buildonline/#main . The cost of the box is $25.00 and it is very easy to do. Try it out!







 Also, the “Global Hunger Relief” Rice Box offering needs to be returned on Sunday, November 16.


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YOUTH / CHILDREN UPDATE



But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22 NKJV)


Our Preschool, Children, and Youth Sunday School classes are meeting at 9:30 AM every Sunday morning. Please mark your calendar and get excited because our church is ready to serve you.



Children’s Church for Kindergarten through 5th Grade are meeting on

Sundays at 11 AM in a classroom on the 2nd floor. Come join us!

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MISCELLANEOUS CORNER



Don’t forget to pick up a “Global Hunger Relief” Rice Box beside the piano and organ. To help

our tellers, checks and bills would be appreciated. Shoe Boxes and Global Hunger Offering are to be returned by November 16, 2025.




SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025 55th ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL and BRUNSWICK STEW



WORK SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF FALL FESTIVAL

Thurs., Nov. 6—Debone chicken for stew beginning at 9 AM

Fri., Nov. 7—Brunswick Stew Prep (peel potatoes / onions) beginning at 9 AM

►► BAZAAR ROOM OPEN TO ACCEPT DONATED ITEMS (each item needs to be priced)


• Tuesday (Nov. 4) — 10 AM to 4 PM

• Wed. & Thurs. (Nov. 5-6) — 10 AM to 5 PM

• Friday (Nov. 7) — 10 AM to 6 PM


► NO items will be accepted on the day of the Bazaar

► NO white elephant items will be accepted



BAZAAR BEGINS AT 10 AM


BRUNSWICK STEW LUNCH 11 AM – 2 PM Adults $ 12.00 Children (under 12) $ 5.00


BRUNSWICK STEW: GALLON $ 40.00 / QUART $ 10.00




THANKSGIVING FELLOWSHIP LUNCHEON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2025


FOLLOWING WORSHIP (sponsored by the SS Dept)



PLEASE BRING A “THANKSGIVING FAVORITE” SIDE DISH OR DESSERT

Church will provide turkey, stuffing, gravy, rolls, beverages and paper products.

HANGING OF THE GREENS . . . If you would like to make a contribution “In Honor Of / In Memory Of” a loved one or friend, please fill out a form (Sanctuary entrance tables) and put in the offering plate or bring it to the church office. Make checks payable to GBC Flower Committee. Deadline is November 30.

Wednesdays at 6:30 PM

Bible Study

(1st floor SS Classroom)

"Journey into Spirit-Filled Living"

(Ephesians)

All are welcome and encouraged to attend!



Thursdays At 11:30 AM

Brown Bag Bible Study

(1st Floor SS Classroom)

Book of Hebrews

(verse by verse)

It’s never too late to join us — Bring your Bible and your lunch!