E-Newsletter
Friday, January 26, 2007
“If
you are the Christ,” they said, “tell us.” Jesus answered, “If I tell you,
you will not believe me, and if I asked you, you would not answer. But
from now on, the Son of Man will be seated at the right hand of the mighty
God.” Luke 22:67-69
Announcements
Women
of the Church
All
Ladies Are Invited!!
Sunday,
January 28th
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@greenwichpres.org or
703.754.7933.
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The
Coe family welcomes the congregation
Our
home is near the intersection of
From
- Follow
- Turn LEFT on
- (2nd
light is
- Take first LEFT on
Vic
- Take first LEFT
- Take First LEFT on
Lenoir
- Take First LEFT on
Magic Springs
- Take First LEFT on
Lost? Call us at
703-393-9384
Congregational
Meeting
and
Dessert
Fellowship
Hall
The Session has called
a congregational meeting for the following
purposes:
1.
Receive 2006 Annual Ministry Reports.
2.
Act on recommended changes to Pastor’s terms of
call.
3.
Open conversation on the life of the
church.
Please plan to attend
for a time of fellowship and conversation together.
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2007 Sweetheart
Dinner
Saturday February
17
6:00
p.m.
Held this year at
The
(On the old Vint Hill Farms
Army post)
Gourmet meal prepared by
the
Music by the
Sweetheart Poetry by Men
of the Church
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Once again, our friends at
the
are graciously donating
the entire meal so that ALL proceeds go to the Greenwich Building
Fund
Suggested minimum
contribution for the evening
$50/couple
($25/person)
Checks payable to:
Please note seating is
limited
Reservations
required by Tuesday, February 13
Childcare at the church
building (no charge)
Dinner and childcare
reservations to
703-754-7933 or
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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 appetit
!!
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
Opportunities
for Study, Service and Fellowship
Faith
Village Chorale —We rehearse
every Sunday at 9:00am in the choir room.
Women’s
Winter Tea — ALL women of
Sweetheart
Dinner — The annual Men of the
Church “Sweetheart Dinner” is fast approaching! This years dinner will be
held on Saturday, February 17 at 6:00pm at the Vint Hill Inn. Please RSVP
by Wednesday, February 14th, to
Open
House — The Coe family
welcomes the congregation to an Open House at our home in Bristow (9105 Acadia
Park Drive) this Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00pm to celebrate Ben’s 21st
birthday. We appreciate all that the
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
Stewardship/Admin
72,000
116,739
Deacons
3,400
3,400
Christian Ed
13,050
14,520
Congregational Life
12,300
13,300
Total
$498,051
$535,600
We
ask all members and friends of the church family to prayerfully consider your
support of the church’s ministry for 2007 as we prepare for Commitment Sunday on
February 11th.
Annual
Congregational Meeting
- The Session has called our annual winter congregational meeting to be
Sunday, February 11th, at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. The purpose of the
meeting is to receive annual reports from our ministry areas, to approve
recommended changes to Pastor’s terms of call, and to provide a time of open
conversation on church life (see insert).
Heartfelt
Thanks from Kaki and Bill White —
Words cannot convey what our hearts would like to say. Your prayers and
concerns during this period of our lives were a constant reminder that we were
not alone. It is a warm feeling to know your church family is there for
you. Thank you each and everyone.
30-Hour
Famine — 30-Hour Famine is an
international youth movement to fight hunger. Interested Junior and Senior
Highs can participate in
Preschool
Registration — The
preschool will begin registration for the 2007-2008 school year on February
1st. The preschool accepts three and four year olds. Anyone
interested, please contact Marian Rood at
703.754.7933.
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
Greenwich
Cookbook — The final call for
your recipes is this Sunday. 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.
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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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“”For the Lord gives
wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds
victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is
blameless, for he guards the course of the just and protects the way of his
faithful ones."
Proverbs 2:6-7
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