Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

        Friday, December 23, 2005                

 

Merry Christmas!

 

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“To share faith, hope, and love in Jesus Christ by a caring witness and service within the church and throughout the world.”  The Mission of Greenwich Presbyterian Church

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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

 

 

 

10:00am Worship

Nursery Provided, No Sunday School

 

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper –We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper next Sunday, January 1 2006 at the first two services, 8:15 am and 9:30am

 

Heartfelt Thanks to everyone who came to lend their hearts and hands to

help with the Salvation Army Stocking Stuffing and Toyland Distribution to the inner-city DC families. It is a wonderful experience that helps us to focus on the true meaning of Christmas and the many blessings we have. Nancy Pittman

 

Second Saturday—Mark your calendar for January 14!

 

8 Great Dates— Our next great date is scheduled for Saturday, January 21, from 5:30pm—8:30pm. Please register with the office at gpclizmorrison@comcast.net.

 

Women’s Tea— January 22, 3:00pm. More information in the next few weeks!

 

Sunday School Rotations— There is no Sunday School today, but the nursery is open. The rotations begin again next week.

 

Church Office Schedule—Please note that the church office will be closed December 26 and 27, and January 2. In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Meeks’ home phone at 703.753.9745.

 

Wednesday Night Pastor’s Class to Begin in January—Interested in learning more about the Bible?  If so, you may want to join the Wednesday night Pastor’s bible class beginning January 18, 2006.   The class is open to all ages and will be held Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 pm in the church Fellowship Hall.  Childcare will be available, at no charge. The class will last one hour and consist of lecture and discussion.  The purpose of the class is twofold: to increase our understanding of God’s Word so that we can live more faithfully as followers of Jesus Christ, and to provide a way to get to know other members and friends of the Greenwich church family. The first topic of study will be an overview of the whole bible, including the major sections and themes of both the Old and New Testaments. Class participants will be encouraged to read the book 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders as a supplement to the class. Don will have copies of the book for purchase ($11.55) at the first class on Wednesday, January 18. For more information, or to reserve a copy of 30 Days to Understanding the Bible, please contact Don at gpcdonmeeks@comcast.net or 703-754-7933.  [NOTE:  There are currently no plans for dinner before the study.  If someone is interested in organizing a weekly dinner please contact Don!]

 

Epiphany Service January 6 -  You are invited to mark the end of the Christmas season by joining on Friday, January 6, for an Epiphany service.   We will gather at 7pm in the sanctuary for a time of worship followed by refreshments in Fellowship Hall.  Epiphany celebrates the revealing of the Savior to the Gentiles as the wise men visited the Christ-child.

 

 

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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 must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent.” Luke 5:43

  

A Look Ahead:

 

Sun                  Dec  25           10:00am  Worship Christmas Day	Mon                Dec  26   (Office Closed)	Tues               Dec  27    (Office Closed)	Wed                 Dec  28               Sunday Bulletin Deadline	Thu                 Dec  29	Fri                     Dec  30 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship               (Fellowship Hall)	Sat                 Dec  31               New Year’s Eve
Sun                  Jan  1   8:15,  9:30 & 11:00  Worship (Nursery Provided)         Communion Sunday	Mon                Jan  2   (Office Closed)	Tues               Jan  3      12:00pm Circle 1	Wed                 Jan  4               Sunday Bulletin Deadline	Thu                 Jan  5             (No Deacon’s Meeting)	Fri                     Jan  6 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship               (Fellowship Hall)         7:00pm Worship Service                                                         (Sanctuary)   Epiphany	Sat                 Jan  7             6:30pm Deacon Dinner (Fellowship Hall)

 

 

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