Greenwich Presbyterian Church

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Friday, May 25, 2007

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“And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”  Acts 2:21

Announcements

 

May 20, 2007

Congregational Meeting Results

 

 

The Greenwich church family gathered on Sunday May 20th for an important meeting to act on a motion brought by the Session.   Attendance for the meeting was strong, the discussion was thoughtful, passionate, and above all, respectful.  This was Greenwich at its best!

 

After 90 minutes of discussion, the question put to the congregation was:  “Shall the recommendations of the Ministry Planning Committee be incorporated into the building plan?”  With 137 votes cast, the motion carried by a count of 108 – YES and 29 – NO.

 

On Tuesday, May 22, following the congregational meeting, the Session met for its regular monthly meeting and directed the Facility Planning Committee (consisting of members from the 2000 building committee and newly appointed members) begin the  architect selection process.    Though a date was not set, the Session anticipates a mid-summer Congregational meeting to introduce the architect and share any other information related to the building plans.

 

 

“For I know the plans I have for you”, declares the Lord,

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

 

 

 

 

 

Faith Village Chorale

will next perform

on

Sunday, June 3rd!

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 2 

7:00 AM  - 2:00 PM

(our church parking lot)

 

Rent a space!

(tables available)

 

Food on sale all day

(breakfast items, drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, snacks)

 

For more information, contact Chuck Boyd at 703-754-2846

 

Proceeds will fund mission work – local and not so local

 

 

name : ____________________________________________________

 

contact number:______________________________________________

 

cell number: ________________________________________________

 

e-mail : ___________________________________________________

 

Do you need a table?:  yes _________   no_____________

 

Please write “YARD SALE” in memo section on check, and place in offering tray or drop by the Church Office.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday, June 9th

6:00pm

 

Hosted by Anne and John Wood

At their home

(directions to follow when you make your reservation)

Co-Hosts Kaki and Bill White

 

Please RSVP to Pat Eggers at 540.347-2727

 

Fair weather only.

 

Psstt!  Rumor has it that a special appearance of a down-home music sensation from the talent night may put in a surprise appearance.

 

DON’T MISS THE FUN!!

 

 

 

 

Sunday, June 3rd

Social Hall

 

Stop by the Social Hall before or after services and view the beautiful quilts made by women of Greenwich Presbyterian Church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MAY

MISSION COLLECTION

 

Please support our mission partner -

Fauquier Family Shelter

 

Items requested this month are:

 

Toilet Paper

Paper Towels

Healthy Kid Snacks

Feminine Hygiene Products

 

 

THANK YOU for your support !

 

 

All items are accepted and appreciated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 18th to June 22nd

 

10:00am through lunch

 

Open to all youth

(rising 6th grade and above)

 

To register, please contact the church office at office@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

 

“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—“Ephesians 2:8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

 

Youth Confirmation Class — On June 18-22, all youth (rising 6th grade and above) are invited to participate in a confirmation class taught by Pastor Meeks.  The class will begin at 10:00am and conclude with lunch each day.  To register, please contact the church office at office@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

 

Cookbooks Are In — If you pre-ordered a cookbook, pick it up this Sunday.  We are also selling the cookbooks for $15 each, for those who were not able to pre-order. 

 

Parents of Graduating Seniors — If you have a child that is graduating from high school or college, we would like to recognize them and celebrate their accomplishment on June 10th.  Please contact the church office at office@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933 with their information.

 

Mission Committee Sponsored Yard Sale — This years yard sale will take place on Saturday, June 2nd, from 7:00am to 2:00pm in the Greenwich parking lot.  Spaces are available for rent for $35.00.  If you need a table, let us know.  We’ll have food for sale all day (breakfast items, drinks, hot dogs, hamburgers, and snacks).  All proceeds from this yard sale will fund mission work — local and not so local.  Questions?  Contact Chuck Boyd at 703.754.2846.

 

Mission Table at Yard Sale — For the June 2nd Yard Sale, there will be a Mission Table for those who do not wish to purchase a table, but would like to donate items to be sold by the Mission Committee.  The proceeds from items sold at the Mission Table will go to Missions.  Please do not donate large pieces of furniture, large appliances or electronics.  If you have items to donate, please contact Nancy Pittman at 703.743.5314, for the church location where items should be delivered.

 

VBS Sign Up Has Started!  — Be sure to sign up your family early, adults included.  You won’t want to miss this Wild West adventure to Avalanche Ranch. 

 

Save the Date — A take out barbecue dinner to benefit Farthest Corners!  Saturday, June 16th, from 4:30pm until the barbecue is gone.  Join us for this special treat for dad!

 

Child Protection Training Has Begun!  — In an effort to better protect our children, youth and church, Greenwich has implemented a child protection program.  To that end, anyone (6th grade through adult) volunteering with children and/or youth must go through a child protection training program and screening.  Several sessions will be offered throughout the year to make sure everyone has the opportunity to attend this training.  If you are assisting with Vacation Bible School, you must go through this program no later than June 10th.  All volunteers with children/youth must have this training completed by September in order to assist with these programs.  If you have any questions or would like to see a copy of the Greenwich Child Protection Policy and Procedures, please contact Joy Yates at children@greenwichpres.org.

 

Child Protection Training Dates — We will be offering training on  Thursday, June 7th, and Wednesday, June 13th, from 7:00 to 8:15pm.  Please register at office@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.  Childcare is available upon request.

 

Faith Village Chorale — Our children’s choir will perform at the 11:00 service next Sunday, June 3rd.

 

2nd Saturday Group — Join us for an old fashioned barbecue/picnic on Saturday, June 9th, at 6:00pm.  We’ll dine at the home of our hosts, Anne and John Wood.  Co-hosts are Kaki and Bill White.  Fair weather only.  Please RSVP to Pat Eggers at 540.347.2727. 

 

Senior High Youth and Families — Celebrate the graduating seniors on Sunday, June 10th, at the church.  We’ll gather at 4:00pm to visit and play games before dinner at 5:00pm.  Meats and dessert (cake) will be provided; please bring a side dish or salad to share.  RSVP by calling Mary Crigler at 703.368.0539 or Leslie McMillan at 703.754.1913. 

 

June Communion — Communion for the month of June, will take place on Father’s Day, June 17th, instead of June 3rd. 

 

Animal Safari Music Camp— All preschoolers (ages 3-5) are invited to join this summer music camp, June 4th to 8th, from 10:00am to 12:00pm.  The cost is $60.00 per child, with a $10.00 registration fee per family.  For more information, contact Sue Ellen Kinser at 703.392.3989 or suzyadagio@yahoo.com.

 

All Youth!!!

                June 2nd — We need your help!  Please volunteer to help at the Mission

                                       Yard Sale — at the church from 7:00am to 2:00pm.

                June 10th — Senior Recognition — 9:30am in Fellowship Hall

                June 17th — No youth group for Father’s Day

                Youth bible study will not be held in July.  We will resume in August.

 

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“You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence" Acts 2:28

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