Pastoral Services

NOVEMBER 2 & 16, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, Meeting in Various Locations A continuing study of 1 & 2 Peter. Contact Don Aldrich 610.299.0713 for information.

NOVEMBER 2 & 9, WEDNESDAY Chaplains’ Bible Study

7pm, Chapel & Channel 956 Topic: The Way of Christ. Join us for review and reflection.

NOVEMBER 3, THURSDAY Widowed Men’s Gathering

8am, Concord Room Dale Hostetter will demonstrate a “Yipstick.” Come and invite a friend!

NOVEMBER 3, 10 & 17, THURSDAY Women’s Bible Study

10am, Garden Towers Topic: Acts: The Power of the Gospel, taught by Sally & Liz

NOVEMBER 17, THURSDAY Men’s Breakfast at Yoder’s

7:30am, Yoder’s Restaurant Food, Fellowship and a Devotional by former GSV Chaplain Ken Martin.

NOVEMBER 20, SUNDAY Thanksgiving Service

7pm, Chapel Our annual time of Thanksgiving with music by various GSV groups and Thanksgiving themed readings. NOVEMBER 23, WEDNESDAY Women’s Breakfast

8am, Concord Room Gather around good food, engage with friends and make new connections. All women are invited. Guest speaker: Marilyn Martin, daughter of residents Laurence and Shirley King, is a Kindergarten teacher at Hinkletown Mennonite School. “We all need God to speak peace and hope into our storms of life. Adjust your focus to hear from God through biblical tips, personal experiences and kindergarten stories.”

NOVEMBER 30, WEDNESDAY Men’s Christian Fellowship

9am, Garden Towers All MCF groups will meet together with a devotional by Maple Farm Chaplain Elvin Kennel. All men are welcome!

UPCOMING EVENTS

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER VESPERS SERVICE

6pm, Chapel 2nd Sunday in Advent: “Breaking the Bounds of Merciful Hope”

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 DECEMBER WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

8am, Concord Room Guest speaker: Gayle Roper, who loves stories, whether reading one or writing one. She has authored more than 60 books and has won multiple awards. “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: My Life as a Writer.” Christmas books make great gifts. A selection of her books will be available for sale.

SAVE THE DATE: Women’s Retreat!

APRIL 21-23, 2023 Women of GSV and Staff Weekend. Friday evening through Sunday afternoon at St. Mary of Providence Retreat Center, Elverson, PA (Formally the Potts Mansion). Food, fellowship and fun! More information to follow!