E-Newsletter
Friday, October 13, 2006
Brothers and Sisters!
“Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out! Who has known the mind of the Lord? Or who has been his counselor? Who has ever given to God, that God should repay him? For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Romans 11:33-36
Announcements
This Sunday at the 11:00 service, we will proudly present Bibles to the following 3rd graders of our congregation:
Allison Azzano
Robert
Cook
Tate Donaldson
Allyson Doran
Colleen Feagan
Jakob Krasny
Henry McMichael
Corinn Quinones
Alexander Ray
Carlin Smith
We are honored to share the gift of God’s gift word with you!
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Flu Vaccine
Sunday, October 22nd
9:00 am to 12:30 pm
The cost is $25.
Free with Medicare Part B Card.
Participants must be 18 years old.
No reservations needed.
Questions? Call Beth Uhler at 540.349.1692.
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Bring your family, friends
and neighbors!
Farthest Corners
Auction/Sale/Benefit
Saturday, October 28th
2:00 to 5:00 pm
at Becky Whitelock’s home:
4275 Broad Run Church Road
Fall and Christmas decorations, gift ideas, slightly used items, and more.
Every penny earned will go to purchase desperately needed rice and medicine for the Karen people in Burma.
If you’d like to make a donation to Farthest Corners, you can drop it in the collection plate or mail it to Farthest Corners, P.O. Box 213, Nokesville, VA 20182.
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Senior High Hiking Trip
Saturday, October 21st
We will meet at the church at 8:00 am (rides home can be arranged if needed). Please wear clothes appropriate for the weather and sturdy, comfortable shoes. Bring a water bottle. Lunch will be provided.
Junior High’s Apple Trip
Sunday, October 22nd
Come after the 11:00 service. We’ll have a quick lunch before we go apple picking. Then we’ll return for pie baking, games, chili and smores. Pick up will be at the church at 8:30pm.
For questions on either activity, contact Chasity at 703.753.9421.
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The 2nd Saturday Group
Invites YOU
to join them on Saturday, October 14th, for an evening of good food and festive music. Our talented cooks will be preparing a delightful hors d’oeuvre and dessert buffet (no main courses). If you have ever had that secret desire to eat dessert first (and who of us hasn’t?), this is your opportunity!
The festivities will begin at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Following our repast will be a program of old favorite songs to sing along to and a tribute to some of the colorful songs of old.
Please RSVP to Pat Eggers (540.347.2727) by October 9th.
Please come and fellowship with us!
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Nursery Coordinator
We are seeking an experienced infant & toddler caregiver for the nursery.
This position is part-time.
(10-15 hours per week)
The Nursery Coordinator is responsible for oversight of the nursery ministry. This includes recruitment, scheduling and training of nursery attendants, ordering of supplies, upkeep of equipment and facilities, as well as providing support to participating families.
Good communication and organizational skills required. Resumes can be turned into the church office or emailed to lmorrison@greenwichpres.org. Deadline for applications is October 17th.
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Nursery Attendant Position
We are looking for someone to join us in the nursery on weekdays (mornings, afternoons and evenings) as we provide care to children during church-related events in a manner that ensures child safety, comfort and ease.
This is a
paid position. Hours vary according to need. In this position, you
are welcome to bring your own children to work.
Please
contact Liz Morrison at 703.754.7933 or lmorrison@greenwichpres.org for more
information.
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Calling All Cooks!
Circle 4 is putting together a new
Greenwich Presbyterian Cookbook and
we need your recipes!
If there’s a story behind the recipe
we’d love that, too.
Please put your recipes in the basket across from the office door. They need to be typed or very neatly handwritten. You can also email your recipe to Susan Boyd at boydplum@msn.com
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Faith Village Chorale
Our children’s choir will be performing at the 11:00 am service this Sunday.
Our choir welcomes all new members!
We rehearse every Sunday at 9:00 am in the choir room.
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Mission Opportunity!
We have been invited to join Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Madison County as they head to Mississippi on October 21 thru 28th.
David and Karen Bean (Herb and Jane Wood’s daughter and son-in-law) are leading this mission.
The cost per person is $75.
Team members will provide their own transportation.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Herb or Jane Wood
at 703-754-4625.
If you are unable to make the trip, but would like to make a donation, please make the check out to Mt. Zion UMC. You can put the check in the offering plate or drop it off in the church office.
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Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Faith Village Chorale — Our children’s choir (Faith Village Chorale) will be singing this Sunday at the 11:00 service. We rehearse Sundays at 9:00 am in the choir room and have begun practicing Christmas music for the Christmas Eve Pageant. The Faith Village Chorale will next sing on Sunday, November 19th, at the 11:00 am service.
Chancel Choir—The choir is extending rehearsals to begin practicing Christmas music! Beginning Wednesday, October 11th, Chancel Choir rehearsals will begin at 7:15 pm, instead of 7:30 pm, and we will practice Christmas music during the first part of rehearsal. All are welcome to join the choir!
Youth Bible Study — Every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. All youth are welcome! Questions? Contact Chasity Spittle at chasity@cuddlystuff.com or 703.753.9421.
Youth Workday — All youth and their families are invited to join us this Sunday at 4:00 pm to plant and lay mulch in the gardens around the church. We’ll have dinner afterwards, followed by Youth Group at 6:00 pm.
Flu Vaccines — Here at Greenwich on Sunday, October 22nd, from 9:00am to 12:30pm. The cost is $25. Please make checks payable to INOVA FLU Program. Participants must be 18 years old. Free with Medicare Part B Card. No reservations needed. Call Beth Uhler at 540.349.1692 with questions.
Newsletter Deadline — The deadline for next GPC newsletter is Monday, October 16th. Please email any submissions to jyates@greenwichpres.org.
Committee Night - All Church Committee Night is Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. We welcome all members and friends of the church to come and explore the joy of serving together.
Nursery Coordinator — We are seeking an experience infant and toddler caregiver for the nursery. This is a part-time paid position. The Nursery Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of the nursery ministry. Resumes can be turned into the office or emailed to lmorrison@greenwichpres.org. Deadline for applications is October 17th.
Nursery Attendant Position — We are looking for someone to join us in the nursery on weekdays (mornings, afternoons and evenings) as we provide care to children during church-related events. This is a paid position. Please contact Liz Morrison at 703.754.7933 or lmorrison@greenwichpres.org for more information.
Trunk or Treat — Come join us for an evening of family fun at our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 29th at 4:30 pm. Each family will park their car and pass out treats as the kids make their way around the parking lot. This year’s theme is Movie Madness: Family Edition! Games and activities for the kids start at 4:30 pm (to give you time to decorate your car!), followed by a costume parade at 5:15 pm. We’ll start the “treating” at 5:30 pm.
40th Wedding Anniversary — A reception for Jim and Pam Lynn will be held at the church on Saturday, October 21st, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Dress is informal. Please come by to visit us. Your presence will be a gift to us.
Mission Opportunity — Join Mt. Zion UMC has they head to Mississippi on October 21-28th. The cost is $75. Transportation is on your own. Contact Herb or Jane Wood at 703.754.4625 for more information.
Advent Booklet—We are looking for helpers to assist with various phases of a new 2006 Advent Devotional booklet this year. If you can help compile or write articles of interest, type, edit, or assemble, then the Worship Committee wants you! It will be similar to the Lenten booklet which was put together this past spring. Please email your interest to Becky Whitelock at orwhitelok@aol.com.
Farthest Corners — The most recent newsletter is now available. Copies are located on the Deacon’s table.
Thursday Morning Playgroup — Are you looking for something to do on Thursday mornings with your young children? Join other moms in the church for a playgroup at 10:00am. We are meeting in our homes and the location changes each week, so contact Meredith Hinkey at mrhinkey@comcast.net or 703.598.6168 for details.
Calling All Cooks! — Circle 4 is putting together a new Greenwich Presbyterian Cookbook and we need your recipes! Greenwich is full of great cooks — women and men. Please put your recipes in the basket across from the office door. They need to be typed or very neatly handwritten. If there’s a story behind the recipe you can add that, too. You can also email your recipe to Susan Boyd at boydplum@msn.com.
If you have a prayer request or wish to be a part of the prayer chain, please contact the prayer Deacons, Pam Lynn at 703.754.1899 or jimandpamlynn@aol.com or Eric Keller at 540.788.9891.
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“Blessed is the man who makes the Lord his trust, who does not look to the proud, to those who turn aside to false Gods. Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare.” Psalm 40:4-5
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