THE GORDONSVILLE HERALD
 August 1, 2025

GBC Family,


We are rapidly approaching the end of our Summer. In fact, teachers and students will be returning to schools shortly. Please keep all of our students, teachers, and district employees in your prayers as they prepare for the upcoming school year.



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studies.



Be Blessed and Keep Cool!


In Him,


Pastor Jason

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CLERK'S CORNER 

Excerpts from Minutes of the July 9, 2025 Business Meeting:

The Nominating Committee Report for 2025-2026 was approved.

The Sunday School Teachers/Workers Report for 2025-2026 was approved.

 

Want a voice in the workings of your church? Attend the next Business Meeting on

September 10, 2025 at 7 PM (1st Floor Sunday School Classroom). Look forward to seeing you.


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MISSION UPDATE

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

CHURCH-WIDE MONTHLY EMPHASIS


AUGUST — SCHOOL SUPPLIES—ITEMS FOR ALL AGES


(pencils & sharpener, pencil case, erasers, pens, crayons, markers, notebooks, index cards, calculator, scissors, ruler, glue stick, small adhesive tape)


 

►►NOTE ►► You can bring any other items during the year — we are just having a special emphasis each month!


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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!

ORANGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS—WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 2025

LOUISA COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS—TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2025


A BACK-TO-SCHOOL PRAYER


Loving God, thank you for the rest and relaxation we enjoyed over the summer.

Today, we pray for our children as they begin their new school year. Bless them with

joy at seeing friends, excitement at new experiences, and a love of learning. Watch

over all who learn, replacing fear with joy, anxiety and peace, and tiredness with

energy. Grant teachers’ wisdom, patience, and joy in serving their students. In Jesus’

name we pray. Amen

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MISCELLANEOUS CORNER




WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY (The Book of Daniel)

WEDNESDAYS 6:30 PM (1st Floor Sunday School Classroom)

Daniel—Journey to Standing Strong in an Unstable World

It’s never too late to join us!!

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!

THURSDAY “BROWN-BAG” BIBLE STUDY

Sermon on the Mount

THURSDAYS 11:30 AM (1st Floor Sunday School Classroom)

All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring your Bible and your lunch!


“END OF THE SUMMER POTLUCK COVERED DISH LUNCH”

SUNDAY, AUGUST 31, 2025 FOLLOWING WORSHIP

COME JOIN US FOR A POTLUCK COVERED DISH


FELLOWSHIP LUNCH


(Bring you favorite meat, veggies, fruit, dip, or dessert)

THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE BEVERAGES AND PAPER PRODUCTS.

REMINDERS FOR SEPTEMBER . . .

• Fall Festival proceeds recommendations are due in the church office Sunday morning,

September 7 and then a recommendation will be made at the Church Business Meeting on

Wednesday, September 10th



• There will be a Special Called Business Meeting for the Deacon Election at the close of the

September 7th Worship Service. As you prayerfully consider choosing a TOTAL OF FOUR

DEACONS — to serve 3-year terms, be mindful of the qualifications for a Deacon (per our Constitution

and Bylaws); also, prayerfully consider your decision if you are called to serve as a Deacon.


ADULT AND BELL CHOIRS WILL RESUME PRACTICE ON


MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2025


PRAISE CHOIR 6:00 PM BELL CHOIR 7:30 PM

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!