E-Newsletter
Friday, February 10, 2006
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“Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know.” Jeremiah 33:3
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Announcements
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Yes! Despite the snow, the feast is being prepared by the “Inn at Vint Hill”
4200 Aiken Drive, Vint Hill, VA 20187, 540-349-5700, for Saturday’s
SWEETHEART DINNER, February 11, 6:00pm ending at 8:15pm sharp!
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.
Celebrate Scout Sunday - Sunday we honor all Boy Scouts and Scout Leaders. A Scout is reverent. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
Wednesday Night Pastor’s Class—Wednesday evenings, 6:30-7:30pm, Fellowship Hall. Open to all interested in learning more about the Bible. Childcare provided.
Lenten Devotional Booklet—Due February 15—The Worship Committee is developing a Lenten Devotional Guide available Ash Wednesday. We are asking the congregation to share a favorite devotional or inspirational message (include author), bible passage, or original composition, 5x7”. Submit to Becky Whitelock at orwhitelok@aol.com, mailed to Becky, or left in Worship Committee mailbox.
HEART- “Healing Emotional Abortion Related Trauma” Bible Studies for women who have had a past abortion will be offered at Care Net beginning February 16. Please call Therese at 703.330.1300 or 540.347.7770, your call is confidential.
Adult Membership Class— Sunday evenings February 19, 26 and March 5, 6:00-7:30pm. The class will explore the basics of the Christian faith and the Presbyterian heritage through our Covenant of Membership. March 5th we conclude with a dinner and conversation with our Elders. Childcare is available for all sessions.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor— Please join us in celebrating the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for Jonathon Boswell on Sunday, February 19 at 2:00pm. A reception will be held in the Social Hall immediately following the ceremony. Any questions, please call Janet Ruby at 703.753.1492.
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Youth Fellowship
Today—Sunday, February 12—5:30-7:30pm Junior High lots of fun at the Cooper’s, 5748 Carribbean Ct, 571-248-4268.
Registration Deadline— Monday, February 13, Senior Highs going on the Famine need $10 to Shamaine to participate.
Friday & Saturday, February 24-25—GPC Youth are invited to participate with 9 other churches in a 30 Hour Famine. For 30 Hours, you will hang out with your friends old and new, play games, do mission, fight hunger by fasting, and help save a life with the $ you raise. Email gpcshamaine@comcast.net or call 703-754.7933.
Summer Mission Trip July 22-28—Greenwich Presbyterian Church Mission Committee is excited to announce a mission to West Virginia for adults & High School youth. Mark your calendars and begin prayerfully discerning if God is calling you to take part.
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Gratitude—The family of Minnie McMichael wishes to express their gratitude for all the love and care shown to Minnie and to her family during Minnie’s passing and especially during the year previous to that as she struggled through the loss of her beloved husband, various illnesses, and 2 operations for a broken hip. You helped us every step of the way. You are truly one in Christ. God bless you.
You are Invited!—SERVE Restaurant Day, Monday, February 27 at Red Hot & Blue in Manassas, 11:00-8:00pm. SERVE receives 15% of the profits from diners.
Vacation Bible School—You are invited to join us as we begin planning for a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School ... Caribbean Style. We will have a VBS Volunteer Kick-off Luncheon on Sunday, February 26 at 12:30 p.m., and we'd love to have you join us! It will be short and sweet as we gather as children of God to plan for a special week. Lunch will be provided for you, so just come and hear how you can be a part of this ministry. Contact Joy Yates and to let her know you can attend. (703)754-7933 or gpcjoyyates@comcast.net
Commitment Thank YOU! - The Session has approved a $498,051 operating budget for 2006. Thank you to the members and friends of the church for prayerfully making your pledge to support the work of the church.
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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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“ Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the foundation on rock. When a flood came, the torrent struck that house but could not shake it, because it was well built. But the one who hears my words and does not put them into practice is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. The moment the torrent struck that house, it collapsed and its destruction was complete.” Luke 6:46-19
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