News & Coming Events at Getwell Road

Our Water Well project is underway with a goal to build six wells by Sept. 7th, in honor of our 25th Anniversary. So far almost $6400 has been collected PLUS a pledge from an anonymous donor to complete one entire well at $4,800!

Read more about the Water for Life ministry, and our project, on our website here.

Also, please take this opportunity to sign up to attend our special evening celebration on our anniversary, September 7th. You can do it now here.

Yoga workshop fundraiser: it's not too late to attend

Many people are getting creative with fundraisers for our Water Well project, and Lucy Gordon is no exception. Lucy, a registered yoga teacher, is conducting a 4-week yoga workshop starting August 10. The cost is $100 for all four sessions or $30 per single session. All proceeds will go towards our water well project. The class will meet on Wednesdays (Aug. 10, 17, 24 & 31) from 6-7:15 in the Chapel. Childcare available. You can pay at the door. Contact Lucy at Yahwehyoga@yahoo.com. Please write "yoga workshop" in the subject line.

This Workshop is for you...
If you have ever suffered from low-back pain and would like to learn how to avoid future damage to your low back.
If you have tight hips and want to learn how to have better mobility through the hips and back.
If you tend to hold stress through your neck, shoulders or upper back.
If you have trouble going to sleep at night and want to learn techniques to relax the mind and the body.

Complimentary DVDs available of Confirmation Service and baptisms

If your child took part in the recent Confirmation Service, there is a complimentary DVD at the Info Center with your name on it!

Also, there is always a complimentary DVD of the service for the family of anyone baptized. So go by the Info Center this Sunday if this is you!

PRISM info meetings on horizon

Curious about the PRISM weight management program and wondering if it's for you? Come to one of two info meetings to find out and ask questions! Meetings are Wed., Aug. 17th at 6 PM or Sun., Aug. 21 at PM, both in AEA 2008. Contact Tina at tlovett@getwellroad.org.

Missions garage sale a success!

Thanks to all for your help with the missions garage sale! Just over $1600 were raised on Saturday morning...a great blessing toward our ministries to Honduras and Kenya.

Cub Scout registration next Monday

Scouts meet here. Cub Scout Pack 190 will be registering Scouts on Monday, August 15th at 7 PM in the FLC. Scouting is learning by discovery and discovery by doing. It's fun, friends, and family where skills are learned, confidence is built, and stories are born. A Scout who knows the buddy system learns to trust and be trusted. A Scout who hikes and camps learns to appreciate the outdoors and take care of it. And a Scout who's part of a den and a pack has a genuine sense of belonging. This is Scouting. Come and join us to learn about the fun and exciting program we have planned for boys in the 1st through 5th grades. Contact Lisa Wimberly at Lwimb2001@aol.com or Pat Eccles at Pateccles@comcast.net

Confirmation photos available

Photos from Confirmation Sunday are available at

http://grumcvbs2011.shutterfly.com. When you log in the password is getwell2011.

New Kids' Praise Team & Creative Movement Team meeting

There is a mandatory parents meeting for a new Kids' Praise Team (Grades 4-6) and TWIGS Creative Movement Team (Grades 4-5) on Sunday, August 14th. Meet in Large Worship Room upstairs in Children's Building at 12:15-12:30 PM. Contact Stacy Rogers (Praise Team) at lsustacy@gmail.com or Lisa Davidson (TWIGS) at lisaadavidson@comcast.net

Volunteers needed!

1 - That is the number of hours a month that children's ministry is looking for potential volunteers to commit to serving kids! Each of us has 720 hours a month. Can you give 1 hour to pour into our kids at Getwell Road? You don't have to be a Bible scholar or a professional teacher. The lessons are fun and interactive so consider joining us this year! Email Spring at sheflin@getwellroad.org.

A note about Night School

Dear Friends who participated in Night School and those who have considered joining us: We had a rocky spring as I dealt with a kidney stone (yuck!) and then Easter service rehearsals followed on the heels of that. My intention was to begin Night School again in the fall, hopefully September. However, after Bill's sermon a few weeks ago about how busy we stay and deciding how to pare down our activities, I don't feel the Lord leading me to do a continuing study. I have found myself neglecting relationships because of busyness, and that needs to be corrected. That said, I do feel the tug of the Holy Spirit about doing a study on "Understanding the Times," based on I Chronicles 12:32. I know it will take me some time to research and write this study, but when it is ready I know God will clear the calendar for me to teach it at the right time. I love our group and will greatly miss our fellowship on a regular basis, but let's continue to build our relationships with one another in the love of Christ. Thank you for all your encouragement to me. I love you all. -- Donna Sularin

What color do you bleed?

That's the theme of our next LifeBlood drive on Sunday, August 28, from 8:30 AM until 1 PM in Room AEA 2005. All donor participants get to vote for their favorite team with the winner announced after the drive. So don't be a Rebel, Dawg, come out with the force of a Tiger and give blood to help save lives!

Women's Bible Studies signups open

Wednesday Mornings starting Sept. 7. "A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place" by Beth Moore. Meeting from 9-11 AM in AEA 2005. Register at Info Center. Contact Mary Lynn Allen at marylynnallen@yahoo.com.

Monday nights and Tuesday mornings, starting Sept. 12-13. "Brave: Honest Questions Women Ask" by Angela Thomas. Sign up for Monday and Tuesday studies at the Info Center or online here. Childcare available (check the box on the registration form).

KIDS NEWS

August 14th

8:30 AM - Children's Church for 5 Year olds to 2nd Grade
9:30 AM - Power Hour for 5 year olds to 5th Grade
11:00 AM - Children's Church for 5 year olds to 2nd Grade
PH2 for 3rd-5th Grade.

Virtue: Grace - getting something great that you don't deserve.
Bible Story: Rocky Road (The lost son) - Luke 15:11-20a
Memory Verse: God's grace has saved you because of your faith in Christ. Your salvation doesn't come from anything you do. It is God's gift. - Ephesians 2:8, NIrV
Bottom Line: Everyone needs to be rescued, even me.

Wednesday Night Studio FX will start back in September.

Promotion Sunday is this Sunday! (August 14th). All kids from birth to 12th grade will move up to the next age or grade level on this day. Attention Parents: Please bring a breakfast item (at least a dozen) or juice or milk on Promotion Sunday if your child is 5 years to 6th grade.

Incoming Sixth Graders and their parents are invited to Super Sixer Orientation for the 2011-2012 class on Sunday, August 21st at 12:15 PM in the Chapel. Lunch is provided. Childcare will be provided for younger siblings. Please RSVP to Brad at brad@bradbutler.com or Spring at sheflin@getwellroad.org

Prayers

Join us in lifting up the following in prayer

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PRAISES: Clean water; Freedom; Job transfer! Mission yard sale & volunteers; Our Prayer Warriors; Our members & staff

HEALTH & SURGERY: Shawn Butrum; Charlie; JoAnne Cox; Houston Coyle; Buddy Early; Alexis Ellis; Cheryl Forsythe; Cody Johansen; Charlie Keeler; LaDonna; Reba Matsufuji; Jodie Moore; Brad Ouzts; Mary Purdy; Margaret Rasbury; Mike Ray; Matt Roye; Ruth Smith; Pat Tanner; Fawn Villafuerte

MISC: Blending families; Elderly parents; Great schools year for teachers & students; House to sale; Jobs;

SYMPATHY: Family of Gerry Brooks; Families of soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Afghanistan; Family of Sandee Young

MILITARY: Lt. Col. Lawrence Austin, Justin Baker, Tommy Bell, Lee Billingsley, Brad Berry, Dustin Blount, SPC Deven Campbell, Matthew Carney, Paul Carter, Todd Clark, Bobbie Cook, Justin Deaton, Stuart Doyle; Michael Embry, Phillip Faucheux, Alex Fetters, Shawn & Ryan Finney, Christine Forbes, Josh Ford; Mike France, John Gray, Matthew Harpe, Justin Hill, Jason Hood, Clinton Jackson, Kevin Jenkins, Jeff Kent, Joey Lawler, Matthew Long, Adams Malenky, John Massi, Matthew Mardis, Brady McCullum, Justin McGehee, Brenton Montgomery, Rich Nelson, Wes Oakes, David Owen, Kevin Reeves, Clinton Sacks, Tammy Sloulin, Andrew Spraberry, Steve Selfridge; Justin Strikler, Ben Strong, David Thomas Bradley Taylor, Dustin Thorn, Corey Turner, Shaker Turner, J B Vaughan, J. Alan Vinson, Andy Walls, Justin Wilson, Dustin Worley

Volunteers :: Wed., Aug. 10

Computer: Jerry Perry

Video Switcher: Lee Lovorn

Camera 1: Brad Evans

Camera 2: Lee Bradley

Upstairs Audio/Lights: Greg Turner

Downstairs Audio: Keith Jones

Grounds Keeping Volunteers :: Sat., Aug 13

Tractor (Zero-Turn) Back: MaxWilson

Tractor (Zero-Turn) Front: Don Baddour

Riding Mower: Shane Williams

Weed Eater Front: Rob Cox