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GCC Financial Outreach

Later this fall, the members of the Church Finance Committee would like to welcome you to attend a series of workshops to help members with their financial needs.  We are sponsoring free workshops on the following topics:

  a.  Basic money and debt management help.

  b.  Managing your investments wisely.

  c.  Wills and Planned giving.

  d.  Tax planning.

  e.  Insurance & Risk Management

 

All of these sessions will be hosted by industry experts who live in the area, many of whom are members of our church.

 

If you have an interest in any/all of these workshops, please circle the ones you would commit to attending and drop it off in the church office, email the church office at gccoffice@metrocast.net, or call 603-524-6057 to sign up. 

 

Don't forget to provide the following information:

Name

Number of people attending

Topics of interest from above.

 

We look forward to providing more support to our membership in the future.

 

Derek Tomlinson,

Finance Committee Chair

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Parents of High School /Middle School Students

As summer gets into full swing, we want to make sure that you are aware of the opportunities open to your children to participate in acitvities at both the church and the Youth Center.  Beyond the obvious benefits, there is an additional potential benefit in the form of a substantial scholarship awarded by the Daniell Family Foundation and the Helping Hand Scholarship Committee.  One of the qualifying considerations for this scholarship is active membership in the Gilford Community Church - with an emphasis on "active" !

Participation in several of the youth group activities here at the church and over at the Youth Center is one way to help your children to meet this qualification.  (There are other requirements including minimum grade point averages.  Details about the scholarship are available through the church office.)

Opportunities for involvement continue throught the year - so even if you have the summer scheduled, be sure to check for what's happening in the fall and throughout the year.

Thanks - and we look forward to seeing your children!  Feel free to call Scott or Michael for more information about the scholarship, and about upcoming events.  Check out the Youth Center website at www.gilfordyouthcenter.org.

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WORSHIP SERVICE TIME: 9:00 a.m.

Starting on Sunday, July 4, 2010, we will change to our summer hour of 9:00 am for Sunday morning worship.  Worship will be at 9:00 a.m. for the months of July and August.

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Message from Pastor Michael Graham...
Churches come in a variety of shapes and sizes; what makes each place unique is the people gathered.

Churches are one of the few institutions where people of all ages play an important role. We share life toge ther and make the passage from childhood to adulthood in the presence of others. How wonderful it is to make the passage through life with people who care for you.

I love the intergenerational flavor of the Gilford Community Church; where young and old regularly come together, where children aren’t spoken "to" but are invited to join in the wonderful conversation of faith. The enthusiasm of our children, the idealism of our youth and young adults, and the wisdom of our elders, all blend together to make this a vibrant, hope-filled community.
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"HARVEST FEST"
2010 GCC Summer Fair
 

 This year's Summer Fair at Gilford Community Church grounds will be the same great Gilford Community Church's Summer Fair!

 The town theme this year is “Harvest Fest”, which is showcasing the agriculture from the farms in the area. If you love to garden, this is the year to plant for a 'Harvest' to donate at the end of August for fresh crops that we will sell outside at the church fair. (squash, beans, tomatoes, corn, potted and fresh cut flowers, etc. ??)

 We will be expanding the Silent Auction this year to the gym.  Let us know if you have items that can be donated to the Church for this area. Business or Family “Baskets” are our main venture, so if you have any great ideas, contact Sue Allen today.  Since we are not having a 'live' auction for furniture, we will accept small antique or fine furniture items for the silent auction.  If you have antiques or other collectible items that we could use for the Silent Auction, please contact Sue Allen , Steve Melbourne or call the church office for special handling criteria.

 The Summer Fair will have all the foods we have enjoyed in the past such as fried dough, ice cream, chuck wagon grilled hamburgers & hot dogs, drinks, indoor luncheon, and bakery items for sale.

We will once again have the Dunk Tank outside in the driveway. The summer fair will also have the Welcome Tent, Silent Auction, DJ and Live Music to enjoy, the ever popular Toys, and possibly other surprises.

The 'White Elephant' items will be for sale indoors in the new fellowship hall. We are accepting the items starting Saturday, JUNE 5th.  They may be dropped off in the Nursery school classroom, in the community center, in the nursery school room closest to Potter Hill Road, Monday through Friday 9 am – 4 pm. Please help us keep the items 'white' by cleaning the items (remove dirt and dust) before you box them up.  This has worked well in eliminating one step in the organization process before the fair. Thanks in advance.

 Books will be sold by GCC in the fellowship hall at the summer fair. We will also accept puzzles, stationery, music and movies.

The following is a list of the items we are accepting:

Jewelry will be collected in the church office during regular office hours.

Ladies items: Everyday dishes, as well as fine china, glassware and nice vases, mixing bowls and covered casserole dishes, pots and pans, Tupperware (the real thing only), cooking utensils, plant pots and pottery, pictures and picture frames, nice baskets, knick knacks, craft supplies, tablecloths, towels, bedspreads, sheets, curtains, braided rugs, sewing supplies, yarn and needlework.

Men's items: antiques, collectibles, unique gadgets, fishing stuff, tools (of manageable size), sporting goods, outdoor items (birdhouses, bird feeders), gardening tools, bicycles, wagons, camping supplies, beach/yard folding chairs (in usable condition), 'antique era' ski equipment only, electrical and battery operated tools in working condition.

Children's items: unbroken toys, puzzles, complete games, bikes, scooters.

 The following items we cannot accept: No baby strollers, or car seats, no large electrical appliances, no exercise equipment, no computer items, no suitcases- unless antique, no televisions. We will NOT have a 'Live Auction', however, we are working on a process for furniture donations utilizing the GCC / Community / Old Home Day / web page this year.

Please watch and listen in the upcoming summer months for information regarding times to volunteer for assistance in the Summer Fair.  Please watch for sign-up from the leaders of each Fair area. Also, requests from each fair area will outline their needs for fair items or assistance. If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call us.

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