Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, July 6, 2007

“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.  He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created.”  James 1:17-18

Announcements

Farthest Corners to

Present Forums

Six 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 (except the Hanback’s) will begin at 7 p.m.

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

14607 Vint Hill Road, Nokesville

July 11    Heywood & Mary Anne Hanback – 703-754-0548

7472 Kennedy Road, Nokesville (1:30pm)

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

9105 Acadia Park Drive, Bristow

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

7260 Greenwich Road, Nokesville

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

11602 Kettle Run Road, Nokesville

July 19    Ray & 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

- Stocking caps, mittens and   - 2 child size toothbrushes

   knit shirt                                   - A drawing or photo of  

- A drawing or photo of you     your group

- A postcard from your town   - Fingernail clippers

or state   - A small toy

- A teether      

-- 1 adult size toothbrush           

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

July 29^th

8:15, 9:30 and 11:00

We’ll be donating items to the pediatric wing of Fauquier Hospital to help children with respiratory issues.

They are in need of the following:

Bottles of bubbles

Pinwheels

Whistles and slides

Coloring books

CDs with children’s music

Radio/CD players

Please drop off donations in the box marked

“Christmas in July” in Fellowship Hall.

We are also receiving monetary donations (make the check out to Greenwich Presbyterian Church and write “Christmas in July” in memo section of check) and can purchase many of the above items in bulk.

July Mission Collection

FISH

ITEMS REQUESTED:

pancake mix

cereal

canned meats

(spam, ham, tuna, salmon,

chicken, vienna sausages)

All items are accepted.

These are the items that are in short supply this month.

Thank you for your support!

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

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.

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.

Second Saturday — The Second Saturday group will not meet during July and August.  Our next get-together will take place on September 8th, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall.

Mission Explosion! — While mission is an integral part of life at Greenwich, during the month of July special emphasis will be placed on some of our mission projects.

July 8 — Fellowship of Christian Athletes spokesperson

July 15—Greenwich youth will be commissioned for a week of mission in Mississippi

July 22—Farthest Corners missionary and Greenwich member, Austin House, will be

                re-commissioned prior to his return to Thailand/Burma.

July 29—Pastor Victor Lineros and his family will be with us at worship to share

                news of their service in Mexico.

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, CDs with children’s music, radio/CD players.  We will also collect monetary donations and can purchase many of the above items in bulk.

Picnic Planned to Honor Austin — Join us on Sunday, July 22nd at 5:30pm, as we honor Austin House prior to his return to Thailand.  The Congregational Life committee will provide sub sandwiches (one of Austin’s favorite foods).  Everyone is invited to come and bring a salad or dessert to share.  Bring your Good Life Club packets to the picnic.  Austin will take them to our friends in Burma.

Plant-A-Row — The collection for Plant-A-Row for the Hungry will begin on Sunday, July 15th, and will run through mid-October.  Please bring your vegetables and fruit to church.  There will be a collection cart out in front of the sanctuary.

Greenwich Shirts — If you ordered a Greenwich shirt, they are ready for pick up!  We’ll be distributing these between services 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 on 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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