E-Newsletter
Friday, December 30, 2005
Happy New Year!
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“You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
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Celebration of the Lord’s Supper –We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper January 1, 2006 at the first two services, 8:15am and 9:30am
Congratulations!
- Congratulations to Stephen and Shamaine upon the birth of their daughter, Katherine Joan King, on Wednesday, December 28 at 9:30pm! Proud sisters are Madeleine and Michal.
Funeral Services for Katherine Mayhugh were held here at the church, with a reception by the Greenwich Women’s Circles.
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
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!
Called Session Meeting— January 10, 7:00pm.
Church Office Schedule—Please note that the church office will be closed January 2. In case of a pastoral emergency, please contact the Meeks’ home phone at 703.753.9745.
SERVE Food Collection— The food collection will be a week later this month, since January 1 and many people may still be traveling. We will put the flyer out Sunday, January 8. We will collect on January 15.
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.
Second
Saturday Group - Come and chase
away the January chills at Chili Night with the
2nd Saturday Group. We will meet in
Fellowship Hall on January 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. All food will be provided. Our
menu will include homemade chili, cornbread, salad and dessert. There will be an
alternate dish for those who do not partake of chili. Bring your favorite game
to play for some after dinner fun. Cost will be $3.00 per person. Please RSVP to
Pat at 540/347-2727 by January 11th. ALL
ARE WELCOME!
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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“… Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2
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Sun Jan 1
8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 Worship (Nursery Provided)
Communion Sunday |
Mon Jan 2
(Office Closed)
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Tues Jan 3
12:00pm Circle 1
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Wed Jan 4
6:00pm Bells 7:30pm Chancel Choir Sunday Bulletin Deadline |
Thu Jan 5
(No Deacon’s Meeting)
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Fri Jan 6 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
7:00pm Epiphany Service (Sanctuary)
Epiphany |
Sat Jan 7
6:30pm Deacon Dinner (Fellowship Hall) |
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Sun Jan 8
8:15, 9:30 & 11:00 Worship
Installation of Officers |
Mon Jan 9
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Tues Jan 10
9:30am Circle 4
7:00pm Called Session Meeting |
Wed Jan 11
12:30pm Circle 3
6:00pm Bells 7:30pm Chancel Choir Sunday Bulletin Deadline |
Thu Jan 12
7:00pm Circle 2
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Fri Jan 13 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship (Fellowship Hall)
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Sat Jan 14
6:00pm Second Saturday (Fellowship Hall) |
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