THE GORDONSVILLE HERALD
 April 1, 2025

"Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, HE HAS RISEN!"      Luke 24:5-6


GBC Family,


He has risen indeed!!! We have lots going on this month as we celebrate the Risen Christ:


• Palm Sunday Service, 11 AM, Sunday, April 13th

• Children's Egg Hunt, 2 PM, Saturday, April 19th

• Easter Sunrise Service, 5:50 AM, Sunday, April 20th, Maplewood Cemetery

• Easter Worship, 11 AM, Sunday, April 20th


Also, don't forget these important dates as well:


• Stuff the Cruiser, 10 AM—2 PM, Family Dollar Parking Lot, April

(Collected items donated to Seniors in Orange County)

• Lord's Supper, 11 AM, Worship Service, April 6th

• Cars and Coffee, 8 – 10 AM, GBC Picnic Shelter, Saturday, April 12th

• Maundy Thursday “Celebrate Life Musical”, 7 PM, Orange Baptist Church

• Fellowship Luncheon, April 27th, following worship


These are great opportunities to invite friends, neighbors, and family to celebrate Spring

and the Risen Christ with us at Gordonsville Baptist Church. You never know who is

waiting for your invitation!!!



In Him,


Pastor Jason

THE ORDINANCE OF THE LORD’S SUPPER

will be observed Sunday, April 6.


If you are not able to attend church and would like to participate in communion, please call the church office (540-832-2075) or Pastor Jason (434-906-1863).  Arrangements will be made upon contact.


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CLERK'S CORNER

Excerpts from the March 12, 2025 Church Business Meeting:

• That Gordonsville Baptist Church participate with the Orange County Department of Social Services by

   planting 25 blue pinwheels in the church yard, during the month of April, 2025, to support preventing

   child abuse and neglect.

• That Vicki Branham be removed from GBC membership list per her request.

• That the Audit Committee audit all GBC accounts before all the accounts are combined.


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

May 14 at 7 PM (1st Floor Sunday School Classroom). Look forward to seeing you.

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MISSION UPDATE

NORTH AMERICAN MISSIONS OFFERING

GOAL: $ 1,500 TO DATE: $ 415.00



GOSHEN MISSIONS FAIR CELEBRATION

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 3-5 PM

GOSHEN MINISTRY CENTER

(tours, ministry updates, food & fellowship)

(587 Mica Road)



GOSHEN ASSOCIATION SPRING MEETING

TUESDAY, APRIL 29 2 PM

BLUE RIDGE SHORES BAPTIST CHURCH





OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

CHURCH-WIDE MONTHLY EMPHASIS

APRIL

ITEMS FOR GIRL / BOY AGES 2-4

Collection container in handicapped

entrance to sanctuary!


►►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.  Sunday Bible Study is important!



Children’s Church for Kindergarten through 5th Grade is continuing on Sundays at 11 AM during Worship in a classroom on the 2nd floor. Come join us!


CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT (Birth-Grade 5)

(Sponsored by the Children’s Committee)


SATURDAY, APRIL 19 AT ►►► 2 PM ◄◄◄ (Fellowship Hall)


EVERYBODY WELCOME!!


INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY OR MONETARY DONATIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED!

(There is a container in the handicapped entrance area for the candy! Thank you!)





MARK YOUR CALENDAR AND GET EXCITED FOR VBS 2025

“MAGNIFIED ”

(Made to Magnify God!)


MONDAY, JUNE 16—FRIDAY, JUNE 20 (Age 4—Grade 6)

9 AM to NOON


YOUTH GRADES 6-12 STUDY AND ADULT STUDY

SUNDAY, JUNE 15—THURSDAY, JUNE 19 6-7:30 PM

Dinner and Childcare Provided



VBS NEED . . . monetary donations to help with snacks would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to contribute, please make your check payable to Gordonsville Baptist Church (memo line: VBS). We appreciate your support!


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MISCELLANEOUS CORNER




WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY (“Journey From the Beginning—Genesis 1-11”)

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

Please mark your calendar and plan to attend!

THURSDAY “BROWN-BAG” BIBLE STUDY (Continuing Study of Hebrews)

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

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


MARK YOUR CALENDAR . . . SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025

COME JOIN US FOR A FELLOWSHIP “BAKED HAM LUNCHEON”


(HAM PROVIDED) FOLLOWING WORSHIP


►►► PLEASE BRING YOUR FAVORITE SIDE DISH OR DESSERT ◄◄◄

THE CHURCH WILL PROVIDE HAM, ROLLS, BEVERAGES, & PAPER PRODUCTS

COMMUNITY SUNRISE SERVICE

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 20, 2025

5:50 AM at MAPLEWOOD CEMETERY

(PASTOR JASON BIRD WILL

BRING THE MORNING MEDITATION)

EASTER WORSHIP

SUNDAY, APRIL 20

11 AM

PRAISE CHOIR

SPECIAL MUSIC

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!