E-Newsletter
Friday, December 15, 2006
To the Lord’s Servants!
“Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. You know the message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. “ Acts 10:34-36
Announcements
accompanied by
String quartet and Harpsichord
SUNDAY
DECEMBER 17, 2006
8:30 and 11:00
Worship Services
Thanks and blessings!
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Open House for the
Church Family
At the Meeks’ House
That’s right, the whole church family! To celebrate the season and to express our gratitude to our church family, we (the Meeks family) would like to invite the members and friends of Greenwich to an Open House at our home on
Sunday, December 17, 2006
From 2:00 to 5:00 pm
Dress casually, come when you can and leave when you must! We live at 14896 Greenhill Crossing Drive in Haymarket.
Directions: From Route 29 in Gainesville, take Rt. 55 (John Marshall Highway) towards Haymarket. Turn left onto Greenhill Crossing Drive. House will be on the right hand side.
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Join us at the Meeks’ Home
Sunday, December 17th
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Plenty of food, fun and fellowship!
Bring a wrapped gift to share for our White Elephant exchange.
For directions see the directions above.
Questions? Contact Chasity at youth@greenwichpres.org
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Christmas at Greenwich
One Morning Worship Service on Dec. 24
On Sunday, December 24, we will hold one combined worship service in the morning at 10 am. (Our traditional 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 services will resume on December 31.) Join us as we gather for a service of communion, hymns and praise.
Christmas Eve Services
You are cordially invited to attend one of our Christmas Eve services, Sunday, December 24, 2006.
5:30 p.m.- This worship service is oriented for families with younger children, as we enjoy this year’s Christmas Pageant presented by the Faith Village Chorale. Nursery will be provided. As part of the Children's program, we are having a birthday party for baby Jesus immediately following this service. Any donations of baby gifts brought will be given to CareNet.
7:30 p.m.- This is a traditional worship service and the Chancel Choir will be singing. Nursery will be provided.
11:00 p.m.- This is a service of Christmas carols, candlelight and communion.
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Light Maintenance
Volunteers Needed
Our rain gutters (sanctuary, social hall and Sunday School buildings) need cleaning!
We need a team of two or more willing to help out for three or four hours.
No special skills needed.
Interested? Contact Mike Simms at 703.887.8658 or ecdm44@msn.com or
Paula Cooper at 571.248.4268 or pcooper@greenwichpres.org.
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Pre-order your copy today!
The cost is $15.00. You can leave the form with a check payable to Circle #4 in the collection plate, or turn it into the office.
Makes for a GREAT Christmas gift! We have gift cards available to let the recipient know it’s coming.
Name: ____________________________________
_____ Yes, I would like a gift card.
_____ No, I don’t need a gift card.
Cookbooks will be printed and delivered by Spring 2007.
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Some recent needs of Greenwich families have arisen and we’d like to compile a list of people who can offer companionship to those who might be unable to get out and about.
I can:
_____ Sit and provide companionship.
_____ Help provide an occasional meal.
_____ Help out with transportation to appointments, etc.
_____ Assist with errands.
Name ________________________________________________
Phone _______________________________________________
Email________________________________________________
If you feel called to this, please check which options work best for you, and place this form in the collection plate. You can also email your availability to Paula Cooper at pcooper@greenwichpres.org
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December Mission Collection
(in place of monthly food collection)
December 17 – December 24
We will be collecting items for
CARE 
NET
Items needed most are:
Diapers, sizes 1 – 3
Formula, all types
Infant clothes, up to size 12 months
Crib sheets
Other items needed:
New or Gently used
strollers, cribs, pack’n’play
New or gently used Maternity Clothes
All sizes, especially clothes
a teen or college student would wear
There will be a box under the Christmas Tree
in the Fellowship Hall for your gifts
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Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Special Music Today —Ths Sunday we welcome our string quartet players, Katherine Bohannon, Emil Cheytanov, Tami Nelson and Heather Pollack. Also, special thanks to David Mathers at All Saints Catholic Church in Manassas for loaning us the harpsichord.
Christmas Concert — The Chancel Choir, soloists, small ensembles, instrumentalists, and accompanists will perform a Christmas program during both the 8:30 and 11:00 services this Sunday.
Open House at the Meeks’ — The whole church family is invited! This Sunday from 2:00 to 5:00pm. Come when you can and leave when you must.
Youth Group at the Meeks’ — Youth will meet at the Meeks’ home this Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Bring a small wrapped gift for our white elephant exchange!
Faith Village Chorale — We will rehearse our Christmas program on Saturday, December 23rd from 10:00 to 11:00am.
Christmas Eve Services — Please note the service times for next Sunday, December 24th. The morning service will take place at 10:00am. Evening services will be held at 5:30pm, 7:30pm and 11:00pm. There will be no services on Christmas Day.
Birthday Party for Jesus — Please join us in Fellowship Hall after the 5:30pm service on Christmas Eve as we celebrate the birthday of Christ. You can bring donations of baby gifts, i.e., clothing, diapers, etc. These will be given to CareNet.
Salvation Army Toyland— If you would like to help with Angel Tree opportunities, we could use your help on December 18th-21st (distribute gifts and stockings to families). We car pool. Please call Nancy Pittman at 703.743.5314 if you can help. There is information on the bulletin board and table in Fellowship Hall.
Youth Bible Study — Our Thursday night bible study will be on vacation for the next few weeks. We’ll start up again on January 4th.
Volunteer Opportunity — Our rain gutters need cleaning! If you have 3-4 hours available to help clean the rain gutters on our sanctuary, social hall, and Sunday school building, please contact Mike Simms at 703.887.8658 or ecdm44@msn.com or Paula Cooper at 571.248.4268 or pcooper@greenwichpres.org.
Greenwich Note Cards — Need a great gift for a family member, friend or teacher? Come see the beautiful new note cards being sold by the Greenwich Presbyterian Women to benefit their Missions! There are 12 in a packet and cost $10 (black and white) or $15 (color). The cards are in Fellowship Hall. Checks should be made payable to “GPW.”
Greenwich Cookbook — Preorder your 2007 cookbook today! The cost is $15.00. Make checks payable to “Greenwich Presbyterian Church” and designate “cookbook” in the memo. We have gift cards available for your pre-order purchase!
Year End Contribution — Please note that we are requesting your final 2006 contributions be in the office by Sunday, December 31, 2006. Contributions received after December 31 will be posted to the 2007 budget. Thank you!
Prayer Chain —We have a new email address for prayer chain requests. If you have a prayer request for our prayer team, please email prayers@greenwichpres.org
Junior Church — Parents, Jr. Church is on hiatus, so that families can share the advent season together. Beginning with the New Year, Jr. Church will now be a program for children in grades K-2. Children in grades 3-5 can now participate in worship with their families. Please contact Joy Yates at joyyates@greenwichpres.org for ways your child can help out during the 11:00 service.
If you have a prayer request or wish to be a part of the prayer chain, please contact the prayer Deacons at prayers@greenwichpres.org.
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“God gave Solomon wisdom and very great insight, and a breadth of understanding as measureless as the sand on the seashore. Solomon’s wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the men of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.” 1 Kings 4:29-30
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