CCM Food Drive
From the Witness / Mission Committee: . CCM is running short on everything due to the greatly increased need for help in our area. Helping CCM is a really important part of our ministry here at Gilwood. You may place your food supplies in the grocery cart in the commons area. Please, don't forget!

Robert Morrison Outreach Work
Check out this website from the United Way that features Robert Morrison. Robert is an outreach worker at People Assisting the Homeless (PATH). He began working with PATH through the faith-based internship program DOOR (Discovering Opportunities for Outreach & Reflection) in August 2010. http://www.unitedwayla.org/2012/07/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-street-outreach-worker/

Mission Trip to Pennsylvania this summer
The Session has approved a mission trip to Mt. Joy, PA to the GAiN Warehouse on June 17-22, 2013. See Russ or Linda if you are interested in going.

Montreat Youth Trip July 21-27
It's time to register for the summer youth conference at Montreat. The dates are July 21-27. If you plan to attend, please notify Bobbie by December 30th. A $100 non refundable deposit is required for registration. Checks should be made payable to Gilwood. The balance of the trip will be determined in the spring. Hope you will join us! We always have a great time. If you have questions, call Bobbie Dellinger.

VBS
The theme for VBS is "Everywhere Fun Fair". It takes children to a global celebration with the look and feel of a world's fair. Children will make friends with neighbors around the world and discover that God's love can be found everywhere, including their own neighborhoods. God welcomes everyone. (Acts 10: 1-43). Signup sheets for volunteer are located in the Commons Area. Please contact Lori Strickland or Amy Rinkas with questions. Lori's e-mail is: lws3860@yahoo.com or call 704-784-9268. Bible school dates are July 28-August 1.

Choral Practice
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Weekly Choir Practice Sunday