E-Newsletter
Friday, April 6, 2007
“As they entered the tomb, they saw a
young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were
alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the
Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where
they laid him. But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you
into
Announcements
It’s
pasta and more!
Saturday,
April 14th
6:00pm
Fellowship
Hall
RSVP by April
10th to
Judy Colucci at
703.754.1301
or
Jeanne Edwards at
540.349.8698
(Don’t forget to let
us know
what you’re
bringing!)
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.
Saturday, April
28th
7:00pm
Name_____________________________________________
Phone
____________________________________________
Email
_____________________________________________
Youth___________________
Adult____________________
Time Needed for
Act________________________________
Description of
Act__________________________________
Special Props
Needed_______________________________
(Deadline to sign up
is April 15th)
THAI DINNER BENEFIT
THE
Event
date: Saturday April 21,
2007
Time:
6:00
p.m.
Tickets:
$30
The
Board of Directors of Farthest Corners invites you to join us for an evening of
celebration of our first anniversary in mission to the displaced people of
Chef
Scott’s Menu
Table
Appetizers
Assorted
Rice Crackers
Thai
Dipping Sauce
Fresh
Vegetables
Thai
Buffet
Garden
Salad with Ginger Dressing
Thai BBQ
Chicken
Thai
Beef Salad
Jasmine
Rice
Pot
Stickers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
Dessert
Bananas
in Coconut Milk
Ice
Cream
Coffee
and Tea
Great
items available in the upstairs
Silent
Auction.
For
tickets see Mike Simms, Chuck Boyd, Leslie McMillan, Charlie Coe, Lisa House,
Becky Whitelock or Mike Lynn Promote your business and become an event sponsor
at the $500, $400 or $300 level. For additional information call
540-347-7819.
Opportunities
for Study, Service and Fellowship
Holy
Week Schedule —
Palm Sunday
April 1 8:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship
Services
Maundy Thursday
April
5 6:00pm Meal , 7:00pm Service
Good Friday
April 6 7:45pm
Easter Sunday
April 8 6:30am
7:30-10:30am Pancake Breakfast
(note service
times)
8:30, 9:45, 11:00am Worship
Services
Congratulations!
-
Congratulations to Youngmi and Chris upon the birth of their son, Johann
Christopher Organ, on Friday, March 30th, at 7:21am!
Wednesday
Pastor’s Study — Join us each
Wednesday 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.
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. The
deadline to sign up is April 15th.
Praise
and Worship! — The youth
group is creating a praise and worship band. We are meeting on April 15th
at 5:30pm for any youth interested in joining the band or a youth choir.
Questions? Please contact Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org or
703.753.9421.
Youth
Group Paintball — All Jr. and
Sr. Highs are invited to join us for paintball on April 29th. We’ll depart
immediately following the 11:00 service. If you need equipment you MUST
contact Chasity Spittle before April 25th at youth@greenwichpres.org or
703.753.9421.
Manassas
Community Chorale — Join
Greenwich in welcoming the Chorale, directed by Becky Verner, at our 8:15pm
service on Sunday, April 15th.
Youth
Group — A reminder that our
April 15th youth group is pot luck. Please bring a dish to
share!
Second
Saturday — Join us at the church
as it’s pasta and more as we celebrate Italian Night on April 14th at 6:00pm
with fabulous food, music and fellowship. To make your reservation and
tell us what you are bringing, please call either Judy Colucci at 703.754.1301
or Jeanne Edwards at 540.349.8698, by Tuesday, April 10th. The location
will be announced at a later date. Ciao!
Celebrate
Spring with the Warrenton Chorale — Please join us for a
festival of American music on Sunday, April 29th, at 3:00pm at the
Farthest
Corners Dinner Benefit—
Join us at the
Women’s
Retreat Planning Meeting —The next retreat
planning meeting will be held on April 15th at 12:30pm. There are many
opportunities to participate in the planning and at the retreat. If
you are interested in helping with this year's retreat we’d love to have you
join us. Registration for the retreat will start in May.
Avalanche
Ranch VBS— Join us on June
25th-29th! Dinner will be served at 5:15pm. The evening program
starts at 6:00pm. We need volunteers in all areas! Please see the
insert to sign up.
Walk
for Life — Jesus Loves The
Children! That is the theme of this year’s Walk for Life to be held on Saturday,
April 28th. The money collected from Walk for Life will help Care Net
Pregnancy Resource Centers continue to provide services to those in our
communities experiencing unplanned pregnancies. For a complete Walk
Brochure, see the Friendship Register.
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“For God did not appoint us to suffer
wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may
live together with him.” 1
Thessalonians 5:9-10