E-Newsletter
Friday, August 19, 2005
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“Since ancient times no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides You, who acts on behalf of those who wait for Him.” Isaiah 64:4
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This is a weekly update of activities in the life and ministry of Greenwich Presbyterian Church. If you would like to have anything included in the weekly email or have suggestions, please let me know by the Thursday before. If you wish to be removed from this list, please reply with “remove” in the subject line. Thank you, Liz
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Announcements
Lights – Many have driven by at night to see the lights, they are schedule to come on at 7pm.
Walk to a Healthier Heart! — All are welcome, every Wednesday morning from 9:30-10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. We will be walking our way to a healthier heart, following a video lesson. Contact Charlene Welch at 703.368.1001 or call the church office, 703.754.7933.
The Mission Committee would like the thank all those who have contributed vegetables for Plant a Row (PAR) for the Hungry. So far we have we have collected over 500 pounds for SERVE. Please keep them coming!! If you get a chance, stop by the little garden patch, behind the church, that the Wee-Church has planted where they are now harvesting tomatoes, squash and beans to support PAR!
Chancel Choir— John Wood has graciously agreed to step in as Chancel choir director as we seek a new long-term director. Rehearsals will resume September 7th, Wednesday Nights, 7:30-8:30pm. We look forward to our returning singers and would love to see some new faces too! We always have room for more!
Pardon the Mess — as the office is rearranged. There are quite a few ministries using this table!
Harry Potter fans age 9-13. Have you finished reading book six? Would you like to be a part of a discussion group and explore the “Half Blood Prince” together with other Harry Potter fans? On October 16th from 3:00pm - 5:00pm we will be gathering at the Krasny house to do just that. Sign up by contacting Sharon Krasny at 703-753-0301 or emailing skrasna@aol.com. Space is limited to the first 20 who respond so call now.
Session Meeting – The next meeting is Tuesday night at 7:00 pm.
Congratulations!!— To Shannon and Ben Pierce upon the birth of their son, Connor David Pierce on August 16, 2005 at 6:59pm! The proud grandparents are Margaret & Larry Mayhugh.
End of Summer Fun Fest- Saturday, August 27, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm—Calling all children going into grades Kindergarten thru 6th grade! Let's celebrate at the end of summer together before heading back to school! At the church, we’ll have a great time of food, fellowship, games, activities and FUN! Be sure to sign up in for this event in the Fellowship Hall or by contacting Joy Yates, gpcjoyyates@comcast.net or 703.754-7933. We hope you can come!
Children’s Ministry Team- Are you looking for a great way to serve the church? The Children's Ministry Team would love for you to share your time and talents to teach our children God's Word. No experience necessary, just the desire to serve the Lord and share God's love. We are seeking volunteers to help teach workshop classes, substitute teach or shepherd when needed, assist with the children's choir, volunteer for special events or even offer a story during the Children's Sermon at the 11:00 worship service. This is a great opportunity for you to get to know the children and to help nurture their faith. Please contact our Children’s Ministry Director, Joy Yates, for more information about where you would like to serve. 703.754-7933 or gpcjoyyates@comcast.net.
Nursery Needs?— For all event leaders! Do you anticipate requesting the church to provide child care for your event? We have a Child Care Request form available in the church office. This will ensure arrangements are made accordingly with the nursery attendants and the space. Get your event plans on the Nursery’s schedule.
Youth Fellowship News:
Thank You! To Russell McMillan, and Chris, Mary, Scott & Tim Crigler for spreading the huge pile of new mulch on the preschool playground!
Fall Youth Group Kick-Off and Parents Meeting Sunday, August 28 At the church (4:00pm – 7:00pm). Call Shamaine for more information. 703.754.7933.
Mark Your Calendars:
Fall Retreat......................September 9-11, 2005 @ Camp Meadowkirk
Youth Mission Trip........November 4-6, 2005 @ Washington, DC.
Preschool News:
Openings – Please note that we have a few remaining openings for our preschool classes, call Marian Rood for more information at 540.349.0401.
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Eric Keller and Pam Lynn are the Prayer Ministry Deacons. For email requests this week, send to Leslie McMillan atLDianeJMc@aol.com while Pam is away. For phone requests, call Eric Keller at 540-788-9891 or the church office at 703-754-7933. Please be sure to advise your prayer contact if you want your name in the bulletin and for how long. If you know of a current prayer concern that should be updated in the bulletin, please let us know. We praise the Lord when healing occurs (physical, emotional, spiritual) and we are able to remove those names!
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“The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God. For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man’s spirit within him?...” 1Corinthians 2:13
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