Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, January 19, 2007

“But I call to God, and the Lord saves me.  Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice." Psalm 55:16-17

 

Announcements

 Women of the Church

 

 

All Ladies Are Invited!!

 

Sunday, January 28^th

3:00pm to 5:00pm

Fellowship Hall

 

Please bring something handmade that you have saved.  Tell us why this item is so significant in your life.  You will have one minute to tell us your story.  Also, please bring a tea cup so we may fill it with the warmth of fellowship!

 

Childcare will be available!

 

Questions?  Contact the church office at mduffus@greenwichchurch.org or 703.754.7933.

 

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last chance 

to share your recipes

 

Submit recipes by

JANUARY 28

 

Please put recipes in basket in fellowship hall.

 

 Reserve your copy

 

A limited number of

cook books will be printed.  

 

See details in Fellowship Hall.

 

 

bon appetite !!

 

 

 

Nursery Coordinator

 

We are seeking an experienced infant & toddler caregiver for the nursery.

 

This position is part-time.

(up to 12 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 mduffus@greenwichpres.org.  Deadline for applications is February 11^th.

 

 

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

 

Faith Village Chorale —We rehearse every Sunday at 9:00am in the choir room.  Faith Village Chorale is open to all children K-5.  We welcome all new singers!  We are now rehearsing for our next performance on Sunday, February 4th, at the 11:00am 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.  We’ll next meet on January 22nd.  Contact Lisa House at bikelshouse@aol.com or 703.594.2308 for more information.

 

Women’s Winter Tea — ALL women of Greenwich are invited to gather together!  This year’s tea is scheduled for Sunday, January 28th, from 3:00 to 5:00pm.   Please bring something handmade that you have saved.  Tell us why this item is so significant in your life.  You will have one minute to tell us your story.  Also, please bring your tea cup so we may fill it with the warmth of fellowship. Childcare will be available.  For more information contact Lisa House at bikelshouse@aol.com or 703.594.2308.

 

Sweetheart Dinner — This year’s dinner will be held on Saturday, February 17th.  More information will be provided, as the date gets closer.

 

Open House — The Coe family welcomes the congregation to an Open House at our home in Bristow (9105 Acadia Park Drive) on Sunday, January 28th from 1:00 to 4:00pm to celebrate Ben’s 21st birthday.  We appreciate all that the Greenwich congregation has done for our family and hope that you will join us in this day of celebration.  If you will be able to attend please let us know at 703.393.9384 or coe-party@comcast.net.  We look forward to sharing the afternoon with you!

 

2007 Budget — At its December meeting, the Session approved a $535,600 operating budget for 2007.

 

        Operating Budget                                               2006             2007                                           

Personnel                                             $315,828        $318,781

                Worship                                                                     10,950            15,300

                Mission                                                       39,623            53,560

                Stewardship/Admin                                72,000          116,739

                Deacons                                                                     34,300              3,400

                Christian Ed                                              13,050            14,520

                Congregational Life                                 12,300           13,300

                                                        Total                $498,051       $535,600

 

 

Nursery Coordinator — We are seeking an experienced 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 mduffus@greenwichpres.org.  Deadline for applications is February 11th.

 

Greenwich Cookbook — The final call for your recipes is Sunday, January 28th.  Please put your recipes in the basket in Fellowship Hall.  Also, you can preorder your cookbooks now (sign up sheet is next to the basket).  The cost is $15.00.

 

Care Net —This Sunday is celebrated by many Christians as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday — a day to celebrate the wonder of being created in the image of our gracious God.  In an effort to support the sanctity of life, Greenwich Presbyterian Church partners with Care Net Pregnancy Resource Centers in Manassas, Warrenton and Woodbridge as they seek to save lives and share the life-giving message of Jesus Christ.  Today each of the Centers will hold an Open House from 2:30 to 4:30pm and invites the community to stop by and see the good work God has called Care Net to do, and learn of opportunities where you might join hands with them in their life-affirming work.  (See Care Net insert for locations.)

 

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.

 

 

** 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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“The Lord reigns, let the earth be glad; let the distant shores rejoice."  Psalm 97:1

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