E-Newsletter
Friday, January 6, 2005
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“Although I am less than the least of all God’s people, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to make plain to everyone the administration of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things.” Ephesians 3:8
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Announcements
Epiphany Service Tonight at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary
Congratulations! - Congratulations to Stephen and Shamaine upon the birth of their daughter, Katherine Joan King, on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 9:30pm! Proud sisters are Madeleine and Michal.
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 Weekly Bible Study – Starting Friday, January 20, 10:00-11:30am at the home of Trish Ruckle. The study is “I am with You Always, Experiencing God in Times of Need” by Chip Ingram, focusing on Psalms 73, 23, 139, 77, 46, 51 and 90 and relating them to Jesus’ teaching in the New Testament. Please contact Trish at 703.753.0232 to register and request books and child care.
Women’s Tea—Sunday, January 22, 3:00pm. More information coming soon!
Called Session Meeting— Tuesday, January 10, 7:00pm.
SERVE Food Collection— We will collect next Sunday, January 15!
Book Club—Last week to sign up for the book club. Come enjoy a rousing discussion on C.S. Lewis’ treasured book, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Call Karen Blocker to reserve your place, 703.330.1303. Remember, once a King or Queen in Narnia, always a King or Queen in Narnia.
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. Cost will be $3.00 per person. See the bulletin insert for more information and also—All are welcome! - Please RSVP: Pat 540/347-2727 by January 11, Wed.
Mission Dinner for Austin House-Sunday, January 15, 5:30-7:30 See flyer for details!
Come to the Valentine’s Party!. On Saturday, February 11th Greenwich will again host Mary’s Family and this time the Social Hall will be transformed into a dance hall for their annual Valentine’s Day party. Come join the fun. Mary’s Family is an organization which provide provides respite care for families with children and adolescence that have disabilities. To join the party and help out at a worthy cause, call Charlie Coe at 703-393-9384 or ccoe119@comcast.net We need YOU to celebrate!
Wednesday Night Pastor’s Class—Wednesday, January 18, 6:30-7:30pm, Fellowship Hall. Open to all interested in learning more about the Bible. Childcare provided. We hope to increase our understanding of God’s Word to live more faithfully as followers of Jesus Christ, and to get to know others in the church family. The first topic: an Overview of the Bible—the major themes of the Old and New Testaments. We are encouraged to read 30 Days to Understanding the Bible by Max Anders, available ($11.55) at the first class. gpcdonmeeks@comcast.net or 703-754-7933.
Note! - Child care is available on Wednesday nights, 6:30-8:30pm, for the Bible Class and for the Chancel Choir. Please contact the church for questions at 703.754.7933.
Commitment Sunday - The Session has approved a $498,051 operating budget for 2006 as proposed by the Stewardship Committee. Commitment Sunday will be January 29, when as members and friends of the church we will prayerfully make our pledge to support the work of the church for 2006.
Operating Budget 2005 2006
Personnel $278,772 $315,828
Worship 10,100 10,950
Mission 32,765 39,623
Stewardship/Admin 62,271 72,000
Deacons 25,900 34,300
Christian Ed 13,050 13,050
Congregational Life 6,700 12,300
Total $429,558 $498,051
Congratulations to our New Elders and Deacons - Today we ordain and install our newly elected Elders and Deacons. Please be in prayer for the following individuals and their families as they begin their ministry of leadership and service to the church.
Elder Class of 2008 Deacon Class of 2008
Mike Simms Bruce Louchen
Helen Taylor
Jesse Spittle
Paul Ruby
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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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“… Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2
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