E-Newsletter
Friday, April 21, 2006
“He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds? Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.” Luke 24:38-39
Announcements
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New Sunday School Class - There will be a new Sunday School class starting up this year! Have you ever wanted to really read the entire Bible, but for whatever reason, it never happened? Then this class is for you. Our main focus will be to read through the Bible in a year and learning and discussing what we have read on a weekly basis. We will begin classes on May 21st in the office at 9:30. If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Spittle.
DOLCE VITA ALPACAS Open House, Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the Sansone’s home (7101 Rogues Rd, Nokesville, VA). Meet our alpacas. Learn how their fiber is processed into finished products. The proceeds from the sale of food, soft drinks/water, and home baked goods will go toward GPC's missions, SERVE, and Fauquier Family Shelter. Call Kathy Sansone at 703-753-3535.
8 Great Dates— Reminder of our Date tomorrow, Saturday, April 22 from 5:30-8:30pm!
Thank you to all who responded!
Walk for Life! - Saturday, April 29. Sponsored by CareNet Pregnancy Resource Centers. Pick up forms from Pam Lynn or call her at 703-754-1899 for information.
Shed Delivery! Tuesday, April 25 around 1pm.
Spring Project Day—Saturday, April 29, 8:30am. Lunch & childcare provided! Contact Bruce Rood at 703.754.7933 or gpcfacilities@comcast.net for information.
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Youth Fellowship
Jr. Highs: Hiking— SUNDAY, April 23. After 11:00 church, Junior Highs will eat their packed lunch & head for the hills to hike in the Shenandoah. Trail Guides: Jason, Sue Ellen, & Johann Kinser, 703 392 3989 , suzyadagio@ yahoo.com Drivers needed: Any adult that wants to drive youth up to the mountain is invited to hike along – or spend an afternoon enjoying nature on your own.
Sr. Highs: Lunch & Then Some—Sunday, April 30. We’ll eat lunch & do something fun as a group which we’ll decide in Sunday School that day. (Hosted by Henson’s)
Youth Membership Class—All youth, rising 6th grade and above are invited to participate in a confirmation class taught by Pastor Meeks, the week of June 19-23. The class will begin at 10:00am & conclude with lunch each day. Register at 703.754.7933, or call for more information.
Thanks to everyone who helped with the Easter Basket deliveries, the Easter Egg Hunt, the Pancake Breakfast and the Good Friday worship service!
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Summer Mission Trip—July 22-29, 2006. 30 High School, College & adult volunteers are needed to serve on GPC’s mission team this summer. Please mark your calendar and be in prayer discerning if God is calling you to take part. Call Shamaine, 703.754.7933, gpcshamaine@comcast.net, or Mike Simms, 703.887.8658, ecdmm44@msn.com.
Faith Village Sunday School (K-6th)- We resume our Workshop Rotations today, April 23rd. We will begin a 4 week study of Psalm 23. Join us each Sunday at 9:30 am in the Fellowship Hall, come see what exciting rotations we have for you!
Vacation Bible School- Summer is just around the corner, plans are in full swing for our annual Vacation Bible School Week! This year, it will be held June 26-June 30. We invite you to join us for dinner at 5:15 pm each evening, with our programs for all ages beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. It is sure to be an exciting week! Some great opportunities for you to help the children during the week of VBS
Workshop Leaders
Shepherds (leading the children)
Kitchen help
Decoration Team.
To volunteer, or to find out more information about how you can help, contact Joy Yates at gpcjoyyates@comcast.net or 703-754-7933. Thank you!
Spiritual Gifts Seminar— May 19-21, here at Greenwich Church. In glorifying God we serve Him using the special spiritual gifts we possess, and Congregational Life is offering a weekend series of workshops on our individual Spiritual Gifts. Come learn about and explore Spiritual Gifts and how God wishes to have the right person in the right place for the right reason.
Shirley Giles Davis from Boulder, CO will be leading our workshops, May 19, 7:00-8:30pm and May 20, 8:30-11:30am. (Note: Shirley spoke on the Women’s Retreat in 2003). We end our weekend with a sermon message on Sunday, May 21. Check your newsletter and the upcoming Sunday bulletins for more information or call the church office ,703.754.7933.
Second Saturday—May 13, 8:00pm. The group is attending the Fauquier Community Theater production of Oliver. We will gather in Fellowship Hall preceding the play at 6:00pm for a dessert party. RSVP to Pat 540-347-2727 by May 7.
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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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“The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.” Matthew 44-46
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“El reino de los cielos es como un tesoro escondido en un campo. Cuando un hombre lo descubrio, lo volvio a esconder, y lleno de alegria fue y vendio todo lo que tenia y compro ese campo. Tambien se parece el reino de los cielos a un comerciante que andaba buscando perlas finas. Cuando encontro una de gran valor, fue y vendio todo lo que tenia y lo compro.” Mateo 44-46
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