GPCS April Alumni Update

GPCS Mourns...

Mallory Allison Morse (GPCS Class of 2008)


Mallory Allison Morse (AKA Alice), 21, of Buxton, was called home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 17, 2011. In the short time she was here she lived life to the fullest, unafraid to take risks and full of joy in her existence and her love for the Lord.

Mallory was born in Portland on Feb. 24, 1990. From a young age Mallory enjoyed playing the piano and singing. Music was a huge part of who she was. With an amazing ability to play anything by ear and a clear, sweet voice, she blessed anyone who had the opportunity to hear her. One of her favorite things was singing with her brother, Drew, while he accompanied her on his guitar.

Mallory's greatest love was serving Jesus. Her actions imitated Him as she ministered to all who knew her. She always had a smile and a kind word for everyone, and her love for Jesus shone in her eyes. Mallory grew up at Grace Baptist Church. She sang in the choir, and for 10 years volunteered at the homeless shelter. After graduating high school Mallory moved to Boston, where she became very involved in Life Church, ministering in the nursery, mentoring teens, and participating in music.

Mallory attended Greater Portland Christian School (from third grade until she graduated) and Boston Baptist College. She planned to attend Colorado Christian College this fall to complete her music degree. Mallory was in the Honor's Society and won the Master Teachers Scholarship Award from GPCS in 2008 (her essay is on the school web site www.gpcs.net, click on Student Testimonials).

Mallory loved to travel, and by age 21 she had traveled all over Europe and to New Zealand and Australia. She loved animals, particularly penguins and kiwi birds. She loved to run, to jump off bridges, to go to the movies, to play DDR, to spend time with friends. She loved life, and she lived every second with passion and excitement.

Mallory's immediate family includes her parents, Chad and Rebecca Cram and brother Drew; father Glenn Morse and brother and sister, Gavin and Morgan Morse. Her extended family includes grandparents, Joseph Yuhas, Leslie and Linda Morse, and Harvey and Sandy Swanson. Her grandmother Delpha Yuhas went home to be with the Lord in May, 2010. Mallory leaves behind more friends than it is possible to name.

A celebration of Mallory's life was held on Friday, March 25, at 6 p.m., at Grace Baptist Church. Those who attended were truly blessed with 3 songs sung and played by Mallory that had previously been recorded. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations may be made to the Grace Baptist Church Youth Fund.

Two Alumni to Bike Across Japan

On April 6, Scott Keenan (GPCS ‘03) leaves for Japan to join Andy Marston (GPCS ’05) and another friend, Dillon Wilson. These three young men will be cycling the 2,200 mile (3,500 km) length of Japan to raise money to help bring hope and relief to people suffering from the earthquake and tsunami. Scott, Andy, and Dillon are funding the cost of the bike ride completely on their own so that 100% of all donations go directly towards the relief efforts in Japan through Samaritan’s Purse – a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. The guys have a goal of raising $10,000. If God is leading you to help the people of Japan, then please consider contributing through the efforts of our GPCS alumni, Scott and Andy. Please visit the trip website for information http://www.unframedworld.com/2011/03/send-aid-to-japan-in-one-click-share-to-care/. Scott has a video displayed on that page. You can also visit that site to view their daily posts during the ride.


Thank you for your prayers for Scott, Andy, and Dillon over the next two months.

Upcming Events at GPCS

April 9: PraiseJam 2011 at Eastpoint Christian Church
April 23: GPCS to participate in South Portland's Earth Clean up from 8:30am-11:30am
April 26: GPCS Prayer Meeting 7:00pm
May 5 & 6: "Go, Go Jonah"
May 13, 14, 27, & 28: "Gondoliers" 7:30pm
June 3: Graduation 2011 at First Baptist Church of Portland 7:00pm