E-Newsletter
Friday, February 9, 2007
“As
the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.
If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my
Father’s commands and remain in his love. I have told you this so that my
joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” John
15:9-11
Announcements
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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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
FEBRUARY
Please
support our mission partner -
Fauquier
Family Shelter
Items requested
this month are:
Breakfast
Cereal
Rice Side
Dishes (Rice-A-Roni)
Healthy Kid
Snacks
(fruit
cups, Jello, pudding, raisins)
THANK
YOU for your support !
All items are
accepted and appreciated
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Opportunities
for Study, Service and Fellowship
Sweetheart
Dinner —
The annual Men of the Church “Sweetheart Dinner” is fast approaching! This
year’s dinner will be held on Saturday, February 17 at 6:00pm at the Vint Hill
Inn. Please RSVP by Tuesday, February 13th, to
Annual
Congregational Meeting - The Session
has called our annual winter congregational meeting to be today 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).
Ash
Wednesday —
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent. On Ash Wednesday,
February 21, we will have supper at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall followed by a
service of worship at 7:00pm in the
Sanctuary.
Women’s
Retreat —
Our preliminary planning meeting is this Sunday at 12:30pm in the library.
Please begin prayerfully considering where God may be calling you to assist with
your spiritual gifts in this incredible, inspiring, healing, blessed getaway for
women!
30-Hour
Famine — 30-Hour
Famine is an international youth movement to fight hunger. Interested
Junior/Senior Highs can participate in
Help
Break Their Fast —
We would love to have your help Saturday, February 24th, putting together a nice
dinner for our youth who will be breaking their 30-hour fast. If you can
help, please contact Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org or
703.753.9421.
Play
Ball! — Spring
Softball is coming. The signup form is located on the bulletin board in
the education building. ALL are welcome, ages 15 and up.
Questions? Contact Jesse Spittle at
703.753.9421.
Preschool
Registration —
The preschool has begun registration for the 2007-2008 school year. 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
February
Mission Collection —This Sunday we’ll be
collecting for the Fauquier Family Shelter. Items requested include
breakfast cereal, rice side dishes (like Rice-a-Roni), and healthy kids snacks
(fruit cups, pudding, raisins).
Celebrate
Scout Sunday
- This Sunday we honor all Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scout Leaders. A
Scout is reverent. He is faithful in his religious duties and respects the
convictions of others in matters of custom and religion.
Mystery
Dinner Theatre —
Please join us for an exciting mystery dinner theatre here at
Faith
Village Chorale —
Thanks for singing so well last Sunday!
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
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
2006
Contributions —
The year-end letters have been mailed. Please review this information
against your own records. If you have any questions, contact Greg Aleman
at galeman@greenwichpres.org.
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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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“You are forgiving and
good, O Lord, abounding in love to all who call to you." Psalm 86:5
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