E-Newsletter
Friday, December 16, 2005
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“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.” Romans 12:12-13.
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Announcements
Christmas Breakfast Potluck— Sunday, December 18, the Chancel Choir, Bell Choir and Children’s Choir will lead us in a musical worship service at 8:15 and 11:00. There will not be a 9:30 service but will enjoy an all church potluck breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to bring a favorite breakfast “dish” to share!
Open House at the Meeks’ - Sunday, December 18, 2:00-5:00pm. To celebrate the season and to express our gratitude to our church family, we would like to invite the members ad friends of Greenwich to as Open House at our home (14896 Greenhill Crossing Drive, Haymarket). Dress casually, come when you can and leave when you must! Contact us at 703.753.9745.
Christmas Music Program
Sunday, December 18, featuring the Chancel Choir, the Children’s Choir & the Handbell Choir, 8:15am and 11:00am.
The Chancel Choir
Director…………………….…..………………John Wood
Accompanist………………………….Margaret Mayhugh
Accompanist…………..…………………..Margo Truslow
Sopranos
Anne Brown Sue Ellen Kinser
Grace Cavileer Margo Truslow
Colleen Frazier Becky Whitelock
Lisa Heckathorn Nancy Wiita
Altos
Susan Boyd Kathy Naylor
Holleyanne McDaniel Linda Spittle
Margaret Mayhugh Sylva Webb
Tenors
Greg Aleman Eric Keller
Chuck Boyd
Basses
Robin Heckathorn Bill McDaniel
Jerry Naylor
The Bell Choir
Director……………....……………….Holleyanne McDaniel
Greg Aleman Nicole Ray
Beckie Campbell Linda Spittle
Valerie Hermes Helen Taylor
Margaret Mayhugh Sylva Webb
Lynn Monroe
The Children’s Choir
Director…………………………....………………Mary Beran
Sarai Arbus Scott Heckathorn
Christina Beran Katie Ivie
Daniel Beran Robert Louchen
Charles Thomas Boyd Sarah Ruckle
Katherine Boyd Taylor Ruckle
Colleen Feagan Jennifer Ross
Haley Griffis Rachel Martin
Lauren Griffis Allison Martin
Choir & Bell Rehearsal— Tomorrow, Saturday, December 17, 9:00am-12:00pm, Sanctuary
Salvation Army Toyland! December 19-20-21: Angel Tree Distribution . Would you be able to share your time, hands and heart to help with the Salvation Army Toyland for the inner-city families in DC? All are grateful for the toys and gifts they receive. Please call Nancy Pittman, 703-743-5314.
Fauquier Family Shelter— Date Change due to inclement weather - December 19, 6:00-8:00pm. We welcome the residents of the shelter and the shelter staff, who will have their annual Christmas Party in the Fellowship Hall. Thanks to the Girls Scouts who are working to provide some 40 children with goodie bags, and to other community churches for providing the meal.
Christmas Eve Services, December 24
5:30pm Children’s
Christmas Pageant,
Christmas Party for baby Jesus, bring baby gifts to donate to CareNet
Nursery provided
7:30pm Traditional
Chancel Choir Sings
Nursery provided
11:00pm Candlelight
Christmas Carols and Communion
No Nursery
Christmas Day, December 25
10:00am Worship
Nursery Provided, No Sunday School
Final Advent Night
Sunday, December 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
This Advent Season, we invite you and your family to join Sunday evening for a time of food, fellowship, fun, and activity, as we prepare together to celebrate Christ’s birth. We will begin with a simple dinner at 5:30 p.m., and begin our program for the night at 6:00 p.m. Please let us know if you will be able to join us. This will help us to prepare enough supplies for each event. Questions? Contact Joy Yates at 703.754-7933 or gpcjoyyates@comcast.net.
West Virginia Mission Trip: We left Greenwich Friday, December 16 for Gilbert, West Virginia. We will deliver items purchased by the Mission Committee donated by our congregation. We participate in a work project, then return to Greenwich Saturday evening. Thank you for your prayers and wonderful support!
GPC Women’s Tea— Sunday, January 22, 2006 in the Fellowship Hall. Stay tuned for more information, or contact Lisa House or Leslie McMillan.
Ladies of Greenwich, Thank you so much for your wonderful response to the bake sale. Your cookies made a great impact in missions. Some went down to Mexico to reach out in love to the women there, some went to help the Fauquier Family Shelter's Christmas party be homey and cheerful, and some will be going to minister to our shut ins as they are carolled tonight at the last advent Christmas party. At home and abroad the love from your kitchens is busy warming hearts. Above and beyond that the ladies groups of Greenwich have now been given the gift of stewardship for the new year and for that we thank you. Merry Christmas to all and may all your cookies taste great!
Book Club Registration starts Sunday! If you are interested in joining our new book club starting January 13th with The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, contact Karen Blocker at 703-330-1303 mkb2travel@hotmail.com. Space is limited so that discussions can be fun and profitable. We will be meeting one Friday evening a month at the home of either Karen Blocker or Sharon Krasny from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The book list for the semester starts with Narnia, The Hobbit, Tuck Everlasting, Eragon, and Mrs. Grisby and the Rats of NIMH. You must read the books before the club and you must have a spot reserved.
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Eric Keller and Pam Lynn are the Prayer Ministry Deacons. For email requests, send to jimandpamlynn@comcast.net 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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“”I am the Lord’s servant.’ Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said’.” Luke 1:38
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