Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, August 31, 2007

“Again he said, “What shall we say the kingdom of God is like, or what parable shall we use to describe it?  It is like a mustard seed, which is the smallest seed you plant in the ground.  Yet when planted, it grows and becomes the largest of all garden plants, with such big branches that the birds of the air can perch in its shade.” Mark:4:30-32

Announcements

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.

Facility Planning Committee Update

Since the May 20 Congregational meeting the Facility Planning Committee (FPC) has been at work in several areas:

·    Reviewed the Ministry Planning recommendations as approved by the congregation and developed an initial summary of space needs for our building expansion.

·    Developed architect selection process and criteria, and have begun to interview a select list of architects to design our project.

·    Currently identifying local civil engineering firms to perform the site study, with plans to interview in coming weeks.

·    Considering the merits of working with a local construction manager to serve as the “owner’s representative” for our project.

·    Goal of FPC is to present recommendations to Session at September 25 meeting for the core project team, to include architect, civil engineer, and possibly construction manager.

Members of the Facility Planning Committee:   Carole Ferrell, Chris Hazel, Lisa Heckathorn, Tom Knoll, Margaret Mayhugh, Don Meeks, Josh Perrius, Rob Place, Angela Rogers, and Mike Simms.

“Unless the Lord builds the house,

its builders labor in vain.”

Psalm 127:1

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.

Please R.S.V.P. to Mary Frances Fleming at 703.594.2792, or Pat Eggers at 540.347.2727, so we can coordinate the dishes.  We hope you’ll join us!

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!!

Do you like to sing and have fun?

Join us!!!!

Sundays at 5:30pm

 (before Youth Group)

Open to all Jr. and Sr. Highs

Starting September 9^th!

Questions?

Contact Dana Jenkins at 571.229.5074.

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Youth Change the Date— There will be no youth group this Sunday.  During the month of September, the youth will meet on September 9th and September 16th. 

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.

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.

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.

Youth Choir — Attention all Jr. and Sr. Highs!  Do you like to sing and have fun?  Join the Youth Choir and do both!  We meet at 5:30pm before Youth Group starting September 9th.  For more information, contact Dana Jenkins at 571.229.5074.

Fall Mission Trip — A new mission trip is now forming for the Thanksgiving time frame.  Interested?  Please call Chris Knoll at 703.530.0422 for details.

Celebration — We celebrate today with Zack and Angela Rogers, the baptism of their daughter Laurel.  “Jesus said, ‘Let the children come…’”

Women’s Retreat Planning Meeting — Our next women’s retreat planning meeting will be held Saturday, September 8th, at 10:00am.  Any woman attending the retreat is welcome to attend!

Thank you! — We would like to thank everyone at Greenwich Presbyterian Church who sent lovely birthday and 65th anniversary cards to us last month.  The expression of love and good wishes were deeply touching and will always be among our cherished memories.  Thank you for doing what you do best — reaching out in Christ’s name.  Gratefully, Mary Anne and Heywood Hanback.

Annual Fall Community Bazaar — Nokesville Church of the Brethren is having its annual fall community bazaar on Saturday, October 20th, from 9:00am until 2:00pm.  Crafter/vendor spaces are available for $30 each.  Fore more information, contact the church office at 703.594.2685.

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“In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.”  2 Corinthians 6:2

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