Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, August 24, 2007

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth.”  Psalm 108:5

Announcements

Our Administrative Assistant will be out of the office from August 27^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.

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 31.

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.

Welcome to Youth Group!

2007/2008

Come and Join us for our Youth Group Kick-off Party

Sunday, Sept. 9^th

6-8pm at the church

Dinner is provided

(Parents are welcome

 to stay too!)

All Youth in Grades

6^th -12^th are Invited!!

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Family Movie Night — Join us for our 1st family movie night on the big screen!  TONIGHT.  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.

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.

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.  Youth bible study will not take place 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.

Youth Group Save the Date — Our youth retreat (Jr. and Sr. Highs) will take place on October 19th to 21st at Camp Meadowkirk.  More information will follow.

Special Music — This week we welcome our soloist, Greg Aleman, accompanied by Margaret Mayhugh.

Handbell and Chancel Choirs — Rehearsals will resume on Wednesday, September 5th.  Handbells meet at 6:00pm and Chancel Choir at 7:15pm.  All are welcome to join! 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

CareNet Info — Are you interested in opportunities to serve God by reaching out to women and families in need?  Would you like the opportunities to share the Gospel with those who need a Savior?  If so, please join us for Volunteer Training sessions taking place in October.  If interested, contact Sheri Bailey at 703.330.1300.  Are you a woman who has had one or more past abortions?  Join us for HEART (Healing Emotional Abortion Related Trauma).  We will work together through Forgiven and Set Free — a 10-week group Bible study.  For more information, call 703.330.1300.

Fall Sunday School Begins Sunday, September 9th  at 9:30 am! Join us as we begin our new year of Sunday School!  We have classes for ages, preschool through adult. We welcome you to join us each week. Our Faith Garden Nursery and Preschool will meet downstairs.  Be sure to sign your child in and out at our welcome desk.  Children in Faith Village Sunday School (Grades K-5) will begin each Sunday in the Gathering Room (choir room) and will then be lead to their workshop for the morning.  Parents are reminded that they will need to pick up their children at 10:30 am at their child's classroom each Sunday.   Questions? Contact Joy Yates, Director of Children’s Ministry at children@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933. 

Jr. Church will resume Sunday, September 9th!  We are excited about our new KIDMO program ministering to children in grades K - 3.  KIDMO is a place where children feel welcomed, valued and cared for while they learn who Jesus is, how to follow Him,  and how basic Bible truths can help them make right choices.  Children participating in Jr. Church will be dismissed after the children’s sermon during the 11:00 Worship service.  Parents can pick up their child(ren) in Holywood immediately following the service.  Questions? Contact Joy Yates at children@greenwichpres.org.

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“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.”  Colossians 3:17

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