E-Newsletter
Friday, November 3, 2006
Brothers and Sisters!
“One night the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city.” So Paul stayed for a year and a half, teaching them the word of God.” Acts 18:9-11
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 Although Greenwich was formally founded in 1810, historical documents state Mrs.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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New Member Class
October 2006
Angie Arnold
Lee Arnold
Jim Duffield
Venita Duffield
Cherie Griffis
James Griffis
Shane Henson
Kay Hinegardner
Bradley Johnson
Jennifer Johnson
Mark Sturges
Stephanie Sturges
“You are…members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone. In him the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord. And in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His Spirit.”
Ephesians 2:19-22
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Greenwich Presbyterian Church
Facility Maintenance
Contact List
The Stewardship Committee is developing the management of the maintenance & repair of the church facility.
We would like to match the abilities and craftsmanship gifts of our friends and members to meet those needs.
If you would like to be contacted by the church office to volunteer for these needs, please submit the below with notes on those things you or your company does.
If you have a contracting business, we would like to know who you are. Some projects require bids to be submitted.
Contact Liz Morrison, Church Administrator
703.754.7933
Name________________________________
Company Name________________________
Occupation or Skill_____________________
Email________________________________
Phone________________________________
_____Yes, please keep this information in the files
_____Yes, I am able to volunteer my skills
_____Yes, I have a business interested, & will send invoice
Comments:
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Christmas Love
Is sharing your time and hands at Toyland
Salvation Army Stocking Stuffing
November 6th and 7th
The stockings will be given to inner-city DC children when they receive Angel Tree gifts from the Salvation Army on
December 18th to 21st.
Location: Interstate Van Lines
5901 Rolling Road
Springfield, VA 22152
Time: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Come when you can and leave when you
need to.
Wear layered clothing and comfortable shoes.
Lunch will be provided.
Directions: Go east on Braddock Road (toward 495), and turn right on Rolling Road. Pass over the railroad tracks on Rolling Road and immediately turn left into the Interstate Van Lines complex. Pass the large building on the left and turn left just past the gas pumps. Turn left again behind the building, and go to the dead end. Park behind the warehouse. Come in the back door of the warehouse. (From 495 turn left onto Rolling Road and follow the rest of the directions.)
RSVP Nancy Pittman at 703.743.5314
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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). Another category will be for family/sentimental items. 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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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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We are helping a family that includes a couple with eight
children/grandchildren ranging in age from 2 to 15.
How can I help?
PRAY for the family we are helping, the mission team, and the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps.
GIVE to the Mission Fund and ask that your donations be used to purchase supplies for this family.
DONATE any of the items listed below (newly purchased items only please).
JOIN US! It is not too late to join the Mission Team.
For more information on the Mission Trip contact
Charlie Coe (ccoe@greenwichpres.org or 703-393-9384).
Household Goods:
Sheets (mostly twin, some full)
Towels
Curtains (all are standard size windows)
Rugs
Clothing Needs:
Diapers (Size 4 and 6)
Baby clothing (boys size 7 baby shoes)
Girls clothing (size 7 pants, small and medium shirts, size 12 and size 13 shoes)
Boys clothing (size 7 pants, medium shirts, size 1 ½
shoes)
Teen girls clothing (size 9 pants, size 14 (kids) pants, medium
and large shirts, size 5 ½ shoes, size 10-11
shoes)
Mom (Size 10 pants, medium shirts, size 8
shoes)
Dad (Size 32 pants, shirts (long) with pockets,
size 8 shoes)
Socks for all
Food items:
Coffee
Hot chocolate
Pudding cups, fruit cups, fruit and jello cups
Cereal
Toys:
Crayons, coloring books, activity books
VCR (not DVD) tapes, i.e., Disney movies, etc.
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Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Youth Bible Study — Every Thursday from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. All youth, Senior High and Junior High, are welcome! Questions? Contact Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org or 703.753.9421.
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.
Our Annual Heritage Dinner—”Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2. This Sunday, 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.
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 Today— Parents, please note that there will be no Jr. Church on Sunday so that families can share in the celebration of communion together. We will resume Jr. Church next Sunday, November 12th.
Eagle Scout Court of Honor — The congregation is invited to the Eagle Scout Court of Honor for John Uhler here at the church on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm. All are welcome to celebrate with the family on this special occasion to celebrate John’s hard work. Scouts are encouraged to wear their uniforms.
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 youth@greenwichpres.org 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.
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.
Prayer Chain — We are looking for an interested volunteer to cover the email part of the prayer chain for two to three months during Pam Lynn’s surgery. If interested contact Pam Lynn at jimandpamlynn@aol.com or Paula Cooper at pcooper@greenwichpres.org.
West Virginia Mission Trip — Please pray for the mission team, the West Virginia Ministry of Advocacy and Workcamps and the family they are going to help, as they embark on their Thanksgiving mission trip. They will depart from the church at 7:00am on Thursday, November 23rd, and return late Saturday, November 25th. The next planning meeting is Sunday, November 12th at 5:00 pm at the church. If you are interested in being a part of this mission team or have questions, please contact Charlie Coe at ccoe@greenwichpres.org or 703.393.9384.
Mission Food Collection—Sunday, November 12th, we are collecting for SERVE. All food and paper donations are accepted and appreciated, but the following items are in short supply: breakfast cereal (hot and cold), pasta, pasta sauces.
Men’s Fellowship — Please join us each Friday at 6:30am in Fellowship Hall for bible study and fellowship. For more information, contact Paul Ruby at 703.753.1492.
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 to Noah and to his sons with him: “I now establish my covenant with you and with your descendants after you and with every living creature that was with you – the birds, the livestock and all the wild animals, all those that came out of the ark with you – every living creature on the earth. I establish my covenant with you: Never again will all life be cut off by the waters of a flood: never again will there be a flood to destroy the earth.” Genesis 9:8-11
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