E-Newsletter
Friday, June 30, 2006
…Grace and Peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior, Titus1:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” 1 Corinthians 13: 4 - 8a
Congregational Meeting and Dessert --- Sunday, July 16, 2006, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. The Session has called a congregational meeting for the following purposes:
1. Elect open positions for 2008 class of Deacons.
2. Elect Associate Pastor Nominating Committee
3. Open conversation on the life of the church
Please plan to attend for a time of fellowship, conversation and electing God’s servants.
SERVE, inc. -- JULY FOOD COLLECTION, Sunday, July 9, 2006 SERVE is in need of the following: Spaghetti, Tomato Paste and Sauce, Canned Vegetables (specifically: peas, carrots, greens, mixed vegetables), Cold Cereal, Oatmeal. All items accepted. These are the items that are in short supply this month. Thank you for your support!
Greenwich Website – The Greenwich website is live on the internet. It will be password protected for the first two weeks while we give church members a chance to see it and for us to work out some little residual bugs before it is opened to the world. Everyone is encouraged to have a look and give feedback to Jim Pittman, 703-743-5314 or webmaster@greenwichpres.org. If you do not want pictures of your family members on the site also let Jim know.
Address: http://greenwichpres.org
User ID: p40621600-0
Password: congregation
Project SOHO Call for Volunteers!! --- The Dates are July 22 – 29. The Place is Harry’s Home. The people are YOU. We need 100 people to do this job. You can be a part of the team as can your children, your friends and your neighbors. Why? Greenwich Presbyterian Church is providing an “extreme” makeover on the home of a nearby church member. There will be something for EVERYONE to do. We also need people to make lunches, bring water, take pictures, and lead us in prayer at the home. This is a Church wide effort. There is a job for everyone. So take a day off from work (or maybe two!); give up the trip to the pool; put off your own chores and come out to Harry’s place July 22-29 and help out! Charlie Coe (ccoe119@comcast.net) 703-393-9384 OR Mike Simms (ecdm44@msn.com) 703-754-4673
Christmas in July—Sunday, July 30 come worship and celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus with wonderful Christmas music! Watch for more info to follow.
Calling All Greenwich Golfers!! -- You are invited to the 2006 Greenwich Golf Open, Saturday, July 15th, 2006, a fun-filled day of fellowship with other church family members (or guests). Golfers of all skill levels are welcome! We will start with a morning round of golf at Prince William Golf Course (just a mile from the church) Starting at 8:00am
followed by a simple lunch back at the church. (We have reserved 4 tee-times / 16 spots. We can expand if needed) $45.00 per person / includes cart. For more information or to register: Mike Kroskie 540-341-0010 (mkroskie@aol.com) or Don Meeks 703-754-7933 (gpcdonmeeks@comcast.net)
Greenwich Women’s Retreat – September 29th – October 1st, 2006. Massanetta Springs, Harrisonburg, VA. Cost: $165 (includes all food, snacks, lodging). $25 deposit due with application. Scholarships are available, please don’t let financial concerns keep you from joining us. Chasity Spittle (chasity@cuddlystuff.com) 703-753-9421
Jr. Church is on Summer Vacation- Just a reminder that over the summer there is no Junior Church (grades K-5). We will begin our Junior Church Worship again in September.
Summer Mission Camp—July 24-28. We are working on a mission day camp for those too young or unable to go on the mission trip, for 3rd—8th graders. We will take part in local mission projects while our mission team is working in West Virginia. Please mark your calendars and watch for more information.
Children’s Ministry Summer Sunday School- We will be spending the summer seeking God’s treasure as we will continue our journey after VBS seeking treasure in the Bible. We asking for volunteers or families to sign-up for just 1 Sunday during the summer to lead Sunday School. There are 2 Sign up Sheets, 1 for Faith Garden (Preschool) located downstairs and 1 for Faith Village located on the Children’s Ministry Bulletin Board in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Joy Yates at gpcjoyyates@comcast.net or 703.754.7933.
Women of Faith—Join Greenwich Church women for America’s largest women’s conference, Contagious Joy. July 21-22 in Washington, DC. Contact Pam Lynn for further information and tickets at 703.754.1899.
Annual Church Picnic—Come join us on Sunday, July 2nd from 12:30-2:00 pm, for a good old-fashioned picnic complete with great food, fellowship and games! Burgers, hotdogs and drinks will be provided. Please bring a picnic side dish or dessert to share.
Youth Choir at Oak Dale — Oak Dale Baptist Church will be hosting a boy’s choir from Prospect United Methodist Church in Laurenceville, GA. The group will present a dramatic musical entitled, “Extreme Makeover — Life Edition” on Wednesday, July 12 at 7:00 pm at Oak Dale Baptist Church.
Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers’ — Ladies, would you like to work one on one with someone in an unplanned pregnancy? Would you like to answer phones at home or in a Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers’ office? Are you bilingual in Spanish and English? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would welcome you to join our team. Summer is here so we have a great shortage of volunteers. Call for information.: 703-330-1300.
Love Your Neighbor — The Worship Committee respectfully requests that members limit the use of personal fragrances when attending church, out of consideration for those who are highly allergic. We thank you in advance for this effort.
Receptionist Opening— Part time, 20 hours per week. Performs general administrative duties as an important team member of the staff. Position description available in the office. Please submit resume by July 1.
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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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