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Adult Education Classes

He Chose the Nails

Our Adult Education classes meet each Sunday morning, from September through May, in the church parlor from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM.

During the six Sundays of Lent, we will do a Lenten study using Max Lucado’s book He Chose the Nails: What God Did to Win Your Heart. Throughout the study, we will explore how the last moments leading up to Jesus’ death were not left up to chance. It is in the details that we find the gifts God provided for us. We will explore the choices God made that can offer us comfort and a sense of peace throughout this Lenten season.

We hope to see you there!

Blood Drive

Blood drive

The GPC deacons are sponsoring a blood drive in Kings Hall on Sunday, March 8 from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses, and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets, or plasma, this lifesaving care starts with one person making a generous donation.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are greatly appreciated. To schedule your donation appointment, click the button below or call 1-877-25VITAL. Thank you for your donation!

The Neighborhood Table

The Neighborhood Table

The Neighborhood Table, founded and organized as a part of the Roots of Faith Ministry, is a free community dinner in Sharpsburg. It is not a soup kitchen or a handout, but a place for the Sharpsburg community to gather to support, encourage, and serve one another in the name of Jesus Christ. For the past 8 years, GPC members and friends have served fried chicken dinners there to approximately 100-150 people on the second Thursday of every month.

We are thankful for the many people who are working together to help feed hungry people in our local communities. The Giant Eagle Express in Harmarville is excited to be working with GPC in this ministry and to know that their food is helping others. GPC in turn is thankful to our team leaders, our many volunteers, the GPC Deacons, and the GPC Mission and Outreach Ministry who gave monetary donations.

Finally, we are thankful that God is guiding us.  Being a Christian brings with it the duty and the privilege of a lifetime of service. Service allows us to practice doing what Jesus would do. It connects us to those we serve and gives us a kind of satisfaction that self-interest can never offer.

Our next GPC mission service event at the Neighborhood Table will be held on Thursday, March 12 from 5:30 to 7:15 PM.  How can you help? Consider volunteering as a server.  We need about 12 to 16 people each month to help with the dinner. We welcome all who are interested in greeting, meeting, serving, and eating with our neighbors in Sharpsburg.

If you have any questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Larry or Cindy Bock, Henry or Diana Long, or Pastor Emily.  Thanks!

Fill-a-Truck Food Drive

On Sunday, March 29, we will be having our annual Fill-a-Truck Food Drive for the benefit of the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Etna.

We will receive your donations under the Pennsylvania Avenue side portico from 8:00 AM to noon.

We are asking our members, neighbors, and friends in the community to bring boxes or bags of nonperishable food, home, and hygiene products to the church that morning.  Click here for a list of items that the Bread of Life Food Pantry is asking for.

If you would like to make a monetary donation instead, that’s OK too.  You may make your donation in any of the following ways:

  • By mail.  Our address is Glenshaw Presbyterian Church, 300 Glenn Avenue, Glenshaw, PA 15116.  Please designate “Bread of Life Food Pantry – Fill a Truck” in the memo line of your check.
  • By placing your monetary donation in the offering plate before or after our 10:30 AM worship service
  • By giving a cash donation at the truck

Thanks once again to the Deacons for spearheading this annual event.  For more information, please call the church office at 412-486-8400.  Thank you for your generous support.