Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, July 27, 2007

“In his hand is the life of every creature and the breath of all mankind.”  Job 12:10

Announcements

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.  Donations can be made through mid-August.

A Mission Trip at Home

On Saturday, August 11^th, Greenwich Presbyterian Church will host Mary’s Family.  This is an opportunity for you to do some mission work without going far from home. You only have to go as far as the church – it’s like a mission trip coming to you!

Mary’s Family is an organization which provide provides respite care for families with children and adolescence that have disabilities.  The respite care is offered monthly on the second Saturday of each month at area churches.  Some of the other churches that are assisting Mary’s family are Church of the Latter Day Saints (Warrenton), Sudley United Methodist Church (Catharpin) and Grace Church (Casanova).

So what do you do if you volunteer for Mary’s Family?  You have the opportunity to make a new friend.  It could be a child in a wheelchair or one who loves to run.  The child may be happy or he may be sad.  No matter what kind of child he is you will make a friend for the day.  You will also have the opportunity to meet and talk with a most interesting group of parents.  They are people who have been given special challenges in their lives and handle it well.  But they need help.  And you will be there to give it to them. 

So now you’ve decided to join the group of respite volunteers at the church.  What do you do?  First, contact Charlie (703-393-9384) or e-mail ccoe@greenwichpres.org.  He will sign you up and get you a short volunteer application which needs to be completed before the respite.  Then you can prepare yourself for the event.  Martha Toomey, Executive Director of Mary’s Family suggests watching a bit of Mr. Roger’s neighborhood.  “Why?” you ask.  Martha says that it will get you in the tone of the day.  A respite day doesn’t always look like Mr. Roger’s neighborhood but the quiet steady tone of the staff and volunteers keep help to set that mood.

Please come join us in our mission trip at home.  It is your opportunity to give a smile to a child and some needed respite to a parent.  You will surely receive at least one smile in return too!

NURSERY ATTENDANT OPENING

We are looking for someone to join us in the nursery as we provide care to children during worship services and other church-related events in a manner that ensures child safety, comfort and ease. Care is provided to infants, toddlers and preschoolers on Sunday mornings and at other times during the week, as needed. 

Bring your own children to work with you, and earn extra income while they play with their friends.

For information regarding pay rate and hours, please contact Pamela Quinones at nursery@greenwichpres.org or 703/754-7933 for more information.  Deadline for applications is August 19^th.

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Reception for the Linero Family — On Sunday, please join us in fellowship hall following the 11:00 service for a reception honoring the Linero family.

No Jr. Church Sunday— Children will attend the worship service with their parents.  We have put together Wee Worship Kits for the kids to use during worship services.  These are located in the back of the sanctuary.  After the service, please return these to the back of the sanctuary, so they’ll be there for the children at the next service.  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 resumes this Thursday, August 2nd.  Please contact Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org for more information. 

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 29—Pastor Juan Linero and his family will be with us at worship to share

                news of their service in Mexico.

Special Music —This Sunday we welcome Lydia Cooper who will sing at all three services.

Thank You! — We wish to thank everyone for all their prayers, help, and comfort following the fire in our home.  We are happy to report that we are now back in our house, and settling in once again.  Your support was instrumental in helping us make it through that difficult time.  — The Holohan Family.

Green Thumb?  — Would you like to be part of an ongoing gardening crew at Greenwich?  We need a few volunteers to help us weed and plant occasionally.  If interested, please sign up on the volunteer bulletin board outside the front office, or contact Paula Cooper at volunteers@greenwichpres.org.

Christmas in July —This Sunday we’ll celebrate at all three services.  We are 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.  You can continue to make donations through mid-August.

Plant-A-Row — The collection for Plant-A-Row for the Hungry has begun 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.

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“One thing I ask of the Lord, this is what I seek:  that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple."  Psalm 27:4

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