Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, August 17, 2007

“Sing for joy to God our strength; shout aloud to the God of Jacob!”  Psalm 81:1

Announcements

Our Administrative Assistant will be out of the office from August 20^th to 29^th.  Other staff and volunteers will be answering phones, etc., but we may not have complete coverage during our usual office hours.  Please leave a message at the church, and we will make sure it gets passed on ASAP.

Congratulations!

We are pleased to announce the results of last week’s

Congregational Meeting.

Eric Beckman was elected unanimously as our new Associate Pastor!!  Eric and his family are planning to move this coming week, and he will begin in the office September 4^th.

Thanks to our Associate Pastor Nominating Committee: Karen Blocker, Elise Cosby, Brett Hinkey, Christopher Keller, Carol Lawler, Scott McCain, Lynn Monroe, Erin Pullin.

Also, at last week’s meeting, the following individuals were elected to serve on the 2007 Congregational Nominating Committee.

Tom Feronti                           Beth Uhler

Philip Spittle                         Nancy Wiita

Barbara Thomas                             Dan Winn

Please pray for these servants as

they begin their work.

All Jr. and Sr. Highs!

Join us for our

 Second Annual

YOUTH RAFTING TRIP

Sunday, August 26^th

8:00am to 9:00pm

Cost is $56 per person

Deadline to RSVP is TODAY!

Contact the Kinsers at 703.392.3989

to reserve your spot.

Mosey on down to our next

get together…

Saturday, September 8^th

6:00pm

Fellowship Hall

Our vittles will be a “rugged” meal.

Your Mystery Clue Is…

You will know your fate with

four in a row.

Angela Knight and Wayne Houk

In Concert!

Saturday, September 1^st

7:00pm

Greenwich Presbyterian Church

Free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department

 in Bristow.

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.

Chancel Choir Retreat

Saturday, September 8^th

9:00am to 2:00pm

Trinity Episcopal Church

Upperville, VA

Guest Clinician

Gisele Becker

Childcare provided.

Gisele Becker is one of the Washington area’s leading choral conductors.  The Washington Post says Becker “has molded her group into a well-balanced and responsive ensemble…focused, intelligent music-making…”.  Ms. Becker has been the Music Director of the Cantate Chamber Singers since January 1994.  She is on the faculty of The Catholic University of America as a conducting professor.  She also serves as Director of Choral Activities at The George Washington University where she conducts the University Singers.  For 26 years Ms. Becker served as assistant conductor of The Washington Bach Consort and has also served as Chorus Master for the Cathedral Choral Society. 

GPC Women’s Retreat Registration

September 28-30, 2007

This is your time to relax and be filled with God’s spirit.

Join us for a wonderful, restful weekend !

We are will be ordering books for the retreat the end of August.

If you are planning to attend, please let us know.

For more information please contact:

Mary Ivie  703-754-2923 (mcivie@hotmail.com)

~ ATTENTION ~

Dads and others

not attending the Women’s Retreat

Sunday School Volunteers are needed

for Sunday, September 30.

Please contact Joy Yates by September 16

in person, e-mail (joyyates@greenwichpres.org)

 or call the Church.

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Family Movie Night — Join us for our 1st family movie night on the big screen!  Friday, August 24th.  Doors open at 6:30pm, and the movie begins at 6:45pm.  We’ll be watching the Chronicles of Narnia (rated pg).  Bring your blankets, pillows, and lawn chairs.  We’ll provide the popcorn and beverages.  Admission is free.

No Jr. Church Today— We have put together Wee Worship Kits for the kids to use.  These are located in the back of the sanctuary.  Please return these to the back of the sanctuary, so they’ll be there for the next service.  Wee Church for children ages 2-preK will continue year round.  Jr. Church will resume on September 9th!

In Concert — Angela Knight and Wayne Houk will be performing in concert at Greenwich on Saturday, September 1st, at 7:00pm.  Admission is free, but a free-will offering will be taken to benefit the Nokesville Volunteer Fire Department.

All Youth!!! — All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to join us for youth group TONIGHT at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall.  Dinner is provided.  Please contact Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org for more information. 

                5:00pm Youth Band Practice

                5:30pm Youth Choir Practice

                6:00pm Youth Group 

Youth Change the Date— There will be no youth group on September 2nd.  During the month of September, the youth will meet on September 9th and September 16th.  No youth bible study on Thursday, August 30th.

Youth Group Kick Off Party!  - Join us on Sunday, September 9th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.  All youth — grades 6 to 12.  Dinner will be provided.

Jr. and Sr. High Rafting Trip — All Jr. and Sr. High youth are invited to join us for our 2nd annual rafting trip — Sunday, August 26th.  We’ll leave the church at 8:00am and return at 9:00pm.  Cost is $56 per person.  Please RSVP to the Kinser’s by TODAY at 703.392.3989 if you would like to attend.  See insert for more information.

Congratulations! — Congratulations to Perry and Catherine Grubb on the birth of their son, Ryan Jacob, on Thursday, August 9th.  Ryan joins siblings Danny, Hallie and Jessica.

Preschool Openings — Greenwich Preschool has openings in the morning and afternoon for 3-year-olds for the upcoming school year.  Children must by 3 years of age by September 30th and potty trained.  For more information, contact Marian Rood at preschool@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

Second Saturday — The Second Saturday group will meet on Saturday, September 8th, at 6:00pm, in Fellowship Hall. 

Special Music — This week we welcome Christina Beran on violin (accompanied by Mary Beran), and John Gilbert, our soloist.

Chancel Choir Retreat — All are invited to attend our Chancel Choir Retreat on Saturday, September 8th, from 9:00am to 2:00pm.  We’ll be “retreating” to Trinity Episcopal Church in Upperville.  Our guest clinician is Gisele Becker.  Childcare will be provided.  For more information, contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

August Mission Collection — This month we are collecting for the Fauquier Family Shelter.  The items requested this month are:  healthy snack items for kids, and juice boxes.  As always, they will accept any food donations. 

Calling in All Baby Bottles!  — Thank you for your wonderful response to the CareNet Pregnancy Resource Centers “Change for Life” fundraising project.  82 bottles were “adopted” and 37 bottles have been filled and returned, with funds of $710.00, thus far.  We are looking for 45 bottles to be returned to the church office within the next three weeks, even if you have not quite completed filling them.  If you have any concerns, please call Pam Lynn (liaison) at 703.754.1899.

United College Ministries in Northern Virginia — UCMNV is an ecumenical Christian organization sponsored by PCUSA as well as other churches.  Formed in 1966, their programs currently support the 30,500 students of George Mason University and the 65,000 students of NOVA.  These programs further connect the students with surrounding communities where many of them live and commute to class.  They welcome all students — Christians and those of other traditions.  The mission:  to share God’s universal love as revealed in Jesus Christ with the campus communities of Northern Virginia; encourage students and other in their intellectual and spiritual journey; cultivate service to others as a way of life; affirm the dignity of all people, foster reconcilement among those who are alienated, and nourish multi-cultural experiences of inclusive community; advocate for peace with justice in personal, social and international life; witness to the unity of the human family.

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“David said about him:  “I saw the Lord always before me.  Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."  Acts 2:25

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