E-Newsletter
Friday, March 9, 2007
“In
my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From the depths of
the grave I called for help, and you listened to my cry. You hurled me
into the deep, into the very heart of the seas, and the currents swirled about
me; all your waves and breakers swept over me. I said, ‘I have been
banished from your sight; yet I will look again toward your holy temple.’ The
engulfing waters threatened me, the deep surrounded me; seaweed was wrapped
around my head. To the roots of the mountains I sank down; the earth
beneath barred me in forever. But you brought my life up from the pit, O
Lord my God. When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my
prayer rose to you, to your holy temple.” Jonah 2:2-7
Announcements
Wednesday
Pastor’s Study
Classic
Prayers of the Saints
In
conjunction with the Session’s recent Call to Prayer, you are invited to join
with others in studying and praying some of the classic prayers of the
Christian faith. These enduring prayers have refreshed and guided
countless Christians into a closer relationship with
God.
The
Prayer of St. Francis
The
Serenity Prayer
St.
Patrick’s Breastplate
The
Prayer of Confession
and
more
The only preparation
each week will be to prepare your heart to draw closer to God. The only
homework will be to make each prayer your own.
Wednesday
evenings
March
14 – May 9
6:00
– 7:00pm
Church
Sanctuary
All ages are
welcome! No need to register for the class. Come as you are, come
when you can.
Childcare available
each week.
Join us for our Annual
Easter Egg Hunt!!
Saturday, March
31st
10:00am
We welcome all
children through 5th grade to join us for a morning of great fun and
fellowship!
If you are interested
in helping out or have any questions contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933 or
children@greenwichpres.org
Please pray for
March 11,
2007
Leaders in relief
training spoke of these prayer requests:
- That God’s love
would light fires of faith & service all over
·
Freedom
& Peace in
- Caring for the
people & the country by the dictators
·
Freedom
for Political & other prisoners wrongly jailed
- Unity among &
between all ethnic groups in
Pray for IDP’s
(Internally Displaced
Persons)
Continued prayers for
Austin House
and the Farthest
Corners ministry.
SERVE,
Inc.
MARCH
March is Match Month
for SERVE. All groceries and monies will be
matched.
SERVE is in need of
the following:
Canned Spaghetti
Sauce
Macaroni and
Cheese
Cold
Cereal
All
items accepted.
These
are the items that are in short supply this
month.
Thank
you for your support!
Help
Ready
for Spring!
Saturday, March
24th
8:00am to
12:00pm
We need help
with:
Landscaping
Fence
Repair
Window
Cleaning
Culvert
Cleanout
Spreading Gravel in
and
more!
A light breakfast will
be available.
If you would like to
help, please contact Paula Cooper at
volunteers@greenwichpres.org
I’d Like to
Find
My Place of
Service!
(Please check below
the areas you’d like to help)
_____ Spring
Work
Day
_____
_____ Flower
Ministry
_____ Summer Sunday School
_____
_____ Transportation
Team _____ Meal
Ministry
_____
Ushers/Greeters
_____ Gardening Team Leader
_____ Adult Vocal
Assistant _____ Nursery
Care
Children’s Choir
_____ I’m
interested in taking the Spiritual Gifts Class
in March
and April.
Name
______________________________________________________
Phone
________________________ Email
________________________
(Place this form in
the offering plate or drop it off at the office.)
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In the wake of the
tragedy of losing her brother, Josh Chambers, Shamaine and her family have set
up a scholarship fund for her brother’s surviving children, Austin and Elizabeth
(ages 12 and
8).
Please send your
donations directly to:
Chambers
Emergency Trust Fund
for
Austin and Elizabeth Chambers
Southside
Bank
1201
“Surely
goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm
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Opportunities
for Study, Service and Fellowship
Wednesday
Pastor’s Study —
Join us starting March 14th at 6:00pm in the sanctuary as we study and pray some
of the classic prayers of the Christian faith. All ages are welcome!
Childcare is available each week. Come as you are, come as you
can.
Greenwich
Easter Egg Hunt —
Join us on Saturday, March 31st, at 10:00am for our annual Easter egg
hunt. We welcome all children through 5th grade to bring their baskets,
and join us for a morning of great fun and
fellowship!
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.
The
Talent Show is Coming — So get your act
together! This years show will be held on Saturday, April 28th at
7:00pm. The youth will be selling popcorn, candy and sodas (no
meal). If you’re interested in showing us your talent, please contact Beth
Galbraith or Helen Taylor at 703.753.4099 or
egalbraith@verizon.net.
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.
Women’s
Retreat Planning Meeting — The next planning
meeting for the Women’s Retreat is Sunday, March 18th, at 12:30pm. All
women (members and friends!) who plan on attending the retreat are invited to
join us. This years retreat will take place the last weekend in
September. All women ages 18-118 are
invited!
Spring
Work Day —
We’ll be getting
VBS
Kickoff Luncheon —
This year the kids will be headed to Avalanche Ranch! Join us for lunch on
Sunday, March 25th, at 12:30pm to find out how you can help. We need a
decoration crew, dinner crew, crew leaders, ranch leaders, registration crew,
drama crew, and more! If you’d like to join us for lunch, please contact
Joy Yates at 703-754-7933 or children@greenwichpres.org.
Thai
Dinner —
Save the date for our dinner to benefit Farthest Corners. We’ll be dining
on Thai food at the
Girl
Scout Sunday
—This Sunday is designated Girl Scout Sunday. It is a day to celebrate the
inclusion of faith into scouting.
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.
March
Mission Collection — March is
Match Month for SERVE. All groceries and monies will be matched. The
items that are especially needed are canned spaghetti sauce, macaroni and
cheese, and cold cereal.
The
Josh Chambers Tragedy Fund — In the wake of the
tragedy of losing her brother, Josh Chambers, Shamaine and her family has set up
a scholarship fund for her brother’s surviving children (ages 12 and 8).
Please send your donations directly to: Chambers Emergency Trust Fund for Austin
and Elizabeth Chambers, Southside Bank, 1201 S. Beckham,
2007
Summer Camp at Meadowkirk — Be a part of the
first full summer of camp at Meadowkirk! Programs are offered for rising
grades 3-12. There are also excellent opportunities for high school
graduates aged 18 and up to serve on Meadowkirk’s staff. For more
information see the insert or go to www.meadowkirk.org.
CareNet
Pregnancy Center —
CareNet is having an open house this Sunday from 2:30 to 4:30pm. You are
invited to stop by and tour any of their three centers (
Nokesville
Day 2007 —
This years Nokesville Day will take place on May 19, 2007. The event
attracts 2,000 to 3,000 people each year, and is the largest fundraiser for the
Nokesville Ruritan Club, which raises and gives away thousands to community
service groups. We’re looking for crafters and parade participants.
Vendor space is $45. Parade entry is free. Interested vendors
contact Gail Williams at 703.594.2669 or gailwilliams1@verizon.net. For
parade information contact John Kelly at 703.791.5634 or
jmkelly145@comcast.net.
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Please contact staff members at their greenwichpres.org email addresses.
Thank you!
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“Surely God is my help;
the Lord is the one who sustains me." Psalm
54:4
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