Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, June 29, 2007

“In that day they will say, "Surely this is our God; we trusted in him, and he saved us. This is the LORD, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.” Isaiah 25:9

Announcements

Come join the church family for a good old-fashioned picnic, where you will enjoy great food, fellowship, & games. Hamburgers & Hotdogs will be provided along with the drinks.

The congregation is asked to bring

picnic side dishes and desserts

to share. Don’t miss out on this afternoon of great family fun!

Sunday, July 1^st

12:00PM

Farthest Corners to

Present Forums

Five families to host

Following a tradition of the early Christians, several Greenwich families are opening their homes for meetings to allow Austin House the opportunity to share his mission experiences in Thailand/Burma. In an informal setting, Austin will give a presentation, lead discussion and answer any questions you might have. You are encouraged to attend one of these meetings on a night that is suitable for you.

All meetings will begin at 7 p.m.

July 10 Mike and Linda Simms – 703-754-4673

14607 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville

July 12 Charlie and Felicity Coe – 703- 393-9384

9105 Acadia Park Drive, Bristow

July 16 Paul and Janet Ruby – 703-753-1492

7260 Greenwich Road, Nokesville

July 18 Don and Helen Taylor – 703- 594-2460

11602 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville

July 19 Ray and Becky Whitelock – 540-347-7819

4275 Broad Run Church Road,

Warrenton

Please call your host to let them know you will attend.

This will allow them to plan for seating.

Make a Good Life Club Packet

The Good Life Club was started by Christians Concerned for Burma and comes from John 10:10, where Jesus promises abundant life. It is especially applicable to children who are on the run, hiding with their families in the jungles of Burma. Packets provide a small bundle of joy from people around the world, giving hope and love to thousands of children in Burma

When Austin House returns to the mission field in Thailand/Burma he hopes to have dozens of Good Life Club packets to take with him for distribution to mothers and children.

You can help make this happen. Here’s how:

1. Collect these items:

For mothers and Infants For children

- Multivitamins for Mom - Small comb and mirror

- Pediatric vitamins - A box of children’s

-Small fingernail clippers chewable vitamins

- Cap, hand mitts and shirt -2 child size toothbrushes

- A drawing or photo of you -A drawing or photo your

- A postcard from your town group

or state - Fingernail clippers

- A teether - A small toy

2. Put everything in a sturdy ziplock bag and put it in the box marked “Good Life Club” located in the Fellowship Hall.

65^th

Anniversary

Albert Heywood and Mary Anne Hanback

Heywood and Mary Anne

invite you to join them and their family

with

prayers of praise and thanksgiving

in celebration of their

sixty-five years of marriage.

July 4^th, 1942 to July 4, 2007

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Church Picnic — Our annual all church picnic will take place this Sunday after the 11:00 service. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided along with drinks. The congregation is asked to bring picnic side dishes and desserts to share. Plan on joining us for food, fun and family games!

No Jr. Church Sunday— Children will attend the worship service with their parents. As a reminder, there are children’s bulletins on the back table in the sanctuary for the children to use. We hope this will be a time for our children to experience the entire worship service with their family, learning how to use the pew bibles, the hymnal, giving to the offering, praying and experiencing communion. Wee Church for children ages 2-preK will continue year round.

Women’s Retreat — We’re continuing to sign up ladies who would like to attend. If you’d like to find out more, see our registration table in Fellowship Hall.

All Youth!!! — Youth bible study and youth group will not be held in July. We will resume in August.

Jr. High Youth — Join us on Wednesday, July 11th, for putt putt golf and ice cream. Meet at the Broad Run Golf Course at 6:30pm for a few games of putt-putt. Have your parents pick you up at 8:30pm at Kline’s Ice Cream (just two blocks east on 28). For more information, contact the Jason or Sue Ellen Kinser at 703.392.3989.

Youth Mission Trip Training — We’ll meet on July 5th (time TBA).

Happy 65th Anniversary! — We congratulate Heywood and Mary Anne Hanback on their 65th wedding anniversary!

Volunteer Opportunity — We are looking for volunteers to teach Jr. High Sunday School during July and August. If you can help, contact Paula Cooper at volunteers@greenwichpres.org.

Babysitting Course — We’ll be offering a Red Cross sponsored babysitting course on Thursday, August 9th, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. The cost is $35/per person. To sign up, please contact the office at 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org.

Christmas in July — We’ll be celebrating on July 29th at all three services. This year we will again be donating items to the pediatric wing of Fauquier Hospital. This year we will be donating items to help them while treating children with respiratory issues. They are in need of the following: bottles of bubbles, pinwheels, whistles and slides, coloring books, DVDs with children’s music, radio/dvd players. We will also collect monetary donations and can purchase many of the above items in bulk.

Congratulations! — This week we congratulate Debbie and Carlos Vanegas on the birth of their son, Alexander Wilson, and Lana and Jay Thomas on the birth of their daughter, Leianna Rae.

Greenwich Shirts — If you ordered a Greenwich shirt, they are ready for pick up! We’ll be distributing these at the church picnic on Sunday, or you can pick them up from the office during the week. If you have not yet ordered a t-shirt, but would like to do so, visit the display in Fellowship Hall anytime. $4 from the sale of each shirt will go to benefit the Youth Mission Trip at the end of this month.

Cookbooks Are In — If you are interested in purchasing a cookbook ($15 each), please contact Susan Boyd at 703.754.2846 or boydplum@msn.com.

Change for Life — Baby bottles are available in the Fellowship Hall Sunday in case you missed getting one last Sunday. Your loose change donations will benefit CareNet Pregnancy Resource Centers Ministry. The bottles can be returned when filled or on August 19th or August 26th. If you have any questions, please contact our liaison, Pam Lynn, at 703.754.1899.

Don’t Forget to Sign In! — In order to effectively serve our church family, the Deacons have been asked to develop a plan to communicate with members who have been absent for several weeks. We are asking you to remember to sign in the Friendship Register when you attend services. A special reminder to Sunday school teachers, choir members and staff — we want you to be counted too! If you’re absent for several consecutive weeks, you will be contacted. We want you to know that in your absence, you are missed!!

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“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let them say among the nations, "The LORD reigns!" Chronicles 16:31

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