E-Newsletter
Friday, October 27, 2006
Brothers and Sisters!
“If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of prophesy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.” 1 Corinthians 13:1-2
Announcements
Our Annual Heritage Dinner
“Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2
Sunday, November 5th, following the 11:00am worship service we shall once again celebrate the first gathering for prayer and worship of Mrs. Moxley in 1802. Although Greenwich was formally founded in 1810, historical documents state Mrs. Moxley began prayer and worship eight years earlier.
Your admission is to bring two dishes to share to our dinner. We have so many blessings to praise and glorify God for at Greenwich Presbyterian Church. Let us celebrate in the Lord by breaking bread together once again at the Heritage Dinner.
A musical program presented by our choirs in the Sanctuary will follow dinner. What better way “to enjoy God and glorify Him forever” than to share a bountiful meal in His name and music in praise to His goodness!
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2nd Saturday Group
On November 11th, we’ll be On the Road Again with our version of Antique Roadshow III. We will begin our evening with a pot luck dinner followed by our antique critique.
All items will be judged on the basis of oldest, most unusual and most unidentifiable (and yes, some things are quite unidentifiable). So look around for your most beloved, precious and unusual items, and plan to join us in the fun.
We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm, and we ask that you bring a salad, main course, or a dessert.
Please call Angela Neal at 703.754.7665 to coordinate dishes.
ALL ARE WELCOME
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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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Congregational Meeting
and
Dessert
Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Fellowship Hall
The Session has called a congregational meeting for the following purposes:
1. Elect officers for the class of 2009.
2. Open conversation on the life of the church.
Please plan to attend for a time of fellowship, conversation and electing God’s servants.
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Hayride and Bonfire
All Jr. and Sr. High Youth
Saturday, November 11th
5:00 to 8:00 pm
Questions?
Contact Chasity Spittle at chasity@cuddlystuff.com or 703.753.9421.
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Can you help?
We need people to volunteer to hand out bulletins at the beginning of each service. All it takes is one willing heart, a few minutes, and a warm smile! It is a terrific, easy way to get to know people. If you can help, please check off the service of your choice, and when you can help.
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Name___________________________________________
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You may leave this in the offering plate or front office, or contact Susan Louchen at sblouchen@adelphia.net
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New Daytime Childcare Opportunity
Beginning November 1st, the church will now be offering childcare on Tuesday’s from 1:00 to 3:15 pm. This service is open to anyone in the church! If you are meeting with a staff person or another member of the church, volunteering your time, or starting a bible study group or other ministry of the church, we can now guarantee you childcare during these hours.
Due to limited facilities and safety concerns during weekdays, we will be unable to offer formal church-sponsored childcare at other times. We will, of course, still be providing childcare during weekday evenings and anytime on weekends.
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Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Special Music This Sunday—Please welcome Page Hayes as she joins us on the harp this Sunday at the 8:15 and 11:00 services.
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.
Trunk or Treat —Sunday! Come join us at our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat 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.
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.
A Family Thanksgiving That You Won’t Forget! The Mission Committee will be hosting a second West Virginia Mission Trip at Thanksgiving this year. We will travel back to the Montgomery area where we will help local residents with repairs to their homes and assist them in preparation for the holidays. Come join us as we make this a very special Thanksgiving. What a great way for you and your family to give thanks. A brief planning meeting will be held at the church this Sunday at 4:00pm. Come and learn more about this wonderful opportunity. For additional information contact Charlie Coe at ccoe@greenwichpres.org or 703-393-9384. Remember to park in the back, Trunk or Treat will close off the front lot for festivities at 5:00pm.
Our Annual Heritage Dinner—”Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2. Next Sunday, November 5th, following the 11:00am worship service, we shall once again celebrate the first gathering for prayer and worship by Mrs. Moxley in 1802. Bring two dishes to share. A musical program will follow dinner.
Congratulations! — Congratulations to Dan and Sarah Desmedt upon the birth of their son, Andrew Charles, on Friday, October 20th!
2nd Saturday Group — Join us Saturday, November 11th as we’re On the Road Again with our version of Antique Roadshow III. We’ll meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm. Bring a salad, main course or dessert to share. Please call Angela Neal at 703.754.7665 to coordinate dishes.
No Jr. Church November 5 — Parents, please note that there will be no Jr. Church on Sunday, November 5th, so that families can share in the celebration of communion together. We will resume Jr. Church on Sunday, November 12th.
Greeters Needed—We need volunteers to hand out bulletins at the beginning of each service. All it takes is one willing heart, a warm smile, and about 20 minutes of your time. For more information, please contact Susan Louchen at sblouchen@adelphia.net.
Jr. and Sr. High Hayride and Bonfire — Join us on Saturday, November 11th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. For more information, contact Chasity Spittle at chasity@cuddlystuff.com or 703.753.9421.
Youth Group — During youth group on Sundays, November 5th and November 19th, we will be having dinner. If you would like to bring a dish, please contact Chasity Spittle at chasity @cuddlystuff.com or 703.753.9421.
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.
Women of Faith 2007 “Amazing Freedom” Conference — The 12 reservations that were offered recently by Pam Lynn have all been taken. If enough interest is generated for a waiting list, we will try and reserve more tickets. Questions? Please call Pam Lynn at 703.754.1899.
Congregational Meeting—Sunday, November 12, 6:00-8:00pm. Session has called a congregational meeting for the purposes of electing officers for the class of 2009 and for open conversation on the life of the church. Please plan to attend for a time of fellowship, conversation and electing God’s servants.
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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“Then God said, “Yes, but your wife Sarah will bear you a son, and you will call him Isaac. I will establish my covenant with him as an everlasting covenant for his descendants after him. As for Ishmael, I have heard you: I will surely bless him; I will make him fruitful and will greatly increase his numbers. He will be the father of twelve rulers, and I will make him into a great nation” Genesis 17:19-20
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