E-Newsletter
Friday, December 29, 2006
Merry Christmas!
“During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear. But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!” Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?” Matthew 14: 25-31
Announcements
Parenting by the Book
(of Proverbs that is!)
Have you taught your children the Three R’s yet?
Not reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic…the Three R’s of being Respectful, Responsible, and Resourceful!
This five-week class is intended for parents, grandparents, and parents-to-be who want practical, godly wisdom on raising Three R’s children. Believing the Book of Proverbs to be God’s “handbook” for raising wise children, the class will explore several foundational proverbs that all parents need to know and children need to learn!
Wednesday evenings, 6:00 – 7:00pm
January 17 – February 14, 2007
Fellowship Hall
On January 17th, a light dinner (freewill offering) will be served at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a time of study beginning at 6:00 p.m. We will have a separate study of the Proverbs for elementary aged children. Childcare will be provided for children ages infant – preschool. Registration is requested. Place registration in offering plate- Thank you!
Questions? Contact Joy Yates at joyyates@greenwichpres.org
or 703-754-7933
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Please indicate the following so we can plan accordingly:
Name _______________________________________________
Phone Number ______________________________________
Number of adults attending the class _____
Number of elementary children attending the class ____
Number of children needing childcare ____
How many will be joining us for dinner on Jan. 17th?
Children ____ Adults____
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2ND SATURDAY GROUP
Come and join The 2nd Saturday Group on January 13th 2007 for a chili party on a chilly night (the weather has to get chilly sooner or later!). There will be a homemade soup for those non-chili diners.
We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m.
Our chili dinner will be followed by a rousing game of Dubb’s Bridge (bridge like you have never played before!)
There will be a charge of $3.00 per person to cover expenses. Please RSVP by January 10th to Pat Eggers at 540/347-2727.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!
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Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Celebration of the Lord’s Supper –We will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper Sunday, January 7th, at the 8:15 and 9:30 services.
Parenting by the Book — Have you taught your children the Three R’s yet? How to be Respectful, Responsible and Resourceful? Please join us for a five-week class intended for parents, grandparents, and parents-to-be who want practical godly wisdom on raising children. Beginning Wednesday, January 17th, from 6:00 to 7:00pm. A light dinner will be provided on the 17th at 5:30pm. Childcare will be provided for children ages infant through preschool. We will have a separate study of the Proverbs for elementary aged children.
Second Saturday — Come and join us on Saturday, January 13th, for a chili party on a chilly night (the weather has to get chilly sooner or later). There will be a homemade soup for those non-chili diners. We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 6:00 p.m. Our chili dinner will be followed by a rousing game of Dubb’s Bridge (bridge like you’ve never played before!) There is $3.00 per person charge to cover expenses. Please RSVP by January 10th to Pat Eggers at 540.347.2727. All are welcome!
Youth Bible Study — We’re starting up again Thursday, January 4th. Join us at Chasity and Jesse Spittle’s home from 7:00 to 8:00pm.
Junior Church —Jr. Church starts up again next Sunday, January 7th, and is 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.
Quilting — Join us at the church on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month from 9:30am to 12:00pm to sit and sew or learn the basics of quilt making. Contact Lisa House at bikelshouse@aol.com or 703.594.2308 for more information.
Circle 5 — We have a new circle! We’ll meet the first Saturday of every month at 9:30am in the library. Come join us as we study: Becoming a Woman of Prayer. Questions? Please call Leslie McMillan at 703.754.1913.
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 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!
Annual Report — All committees and organizations compiling a brief year-end report for inclusion in our 2006 Annual Report, can submit their reports to Maria Duffus at mduffus@greenwichchurch.org. The deadline for submitting the reports is January 21, 2007. These reports will be shared at the Annual Congregational Meeting — date TBD.
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
** Please note that the staff Comcast email accounts are no longer used. Please contact staff members at their greenwichpres.org email addresses. Thank you!
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“Stand up and praise the Lord your God, who is from everlasting to everlasting.” Nehemiah 9:5
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