07/19/2026
It's that time of year....
Gethsemane continues its long-held tradition of supporting one of our neighbors and partners in our community, T.A. Brown Elementary School!
This "Christmas in July" celebration will be on July 26, commemorating Dr. Carl Candoli's birthday (July 25), former GLC member and the late husband of Joan Candoli. We use Dr. Candoli's birthday to give back to our neighboring school just as he gave as an educator (PhD) and community leader with his belief that "Every Child Can Learn".
"Carl dedicated his life to educating all children, irrespective of background, income, or ethnicity. As a first generation American, he embraced all cultures, and believed that good education was for everyone..."
Our history with T.A. Brown goes back to 1962-63 when this Gethsemane church building was being built. T.A. Brown generously allowed Gethsemane to conduct services and Sunday school in their building.
A Christmas tree will be set up in the Narthex beginning Sunday, July 19 with donation tags!
We need to raise at least $1,000 to meet our goal! Last year, we raised, $3,000 not including the donated school supplies. The funds raised will allow T.A. Brown to buy school supplies from AISD, which goes a lot farther to help them get through the school year. You can give monetary donations by check made out to GLC or online via the link below.
https://secure.myvanco.com/L-ZBAJ/campaign/C-11EVX?access=tile_direct
Please help support T.A. Brown's School Supply Drive by giving school supplies as well as monetary donations! Every little bit helps!
Donate School Supplies through Sunday, August 2nd:
Rulers
Wide-Ruled Notebook Paper
Composition Books
Spiral Notebooks
1-inch Binders
#2 Pencils
Pencil Boxes
Erasers
Colored Markers
Glue Sticks
Plastic Folders with built-in brads (in primary colors)
Monetary Donations (Please make checks out to “GLC” and be sure to write “T.A. Brown” in the memo line.)
Thanks so much for helping “Every Child Learn” at T.A. Brown Elementary!
