Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, September 28, 2007

“The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.”  1 Corinthians 2:14

Announcements

Church Treasurer Position

The Church Treasurer is a new staff position, developed to serve as a partner in ministry with the Session, staff, and lay-leadership in serving the Greenwich church family.  The Church Treasurer is vital to the mission and ministry of Greenwich in providing effective administration of the financial affairs of the church.

Qualifications:

1.   A vibrant and maturing faith in Jesus Christ.

2.   Must be an active member of Greenwich not currently serving on Session.

3.   Previous experience in financial management or           accountancy preferred (Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks).

4.   Team-player with strong interpersonal skills, able to support the leadership and mission of the church.

Responsibilities:

1.   Administering the check request process in coordination        with committees, staff and accounting firm

2.   Reviewing financial reports from the accounting firm and       providing reports to the Session and congregation as requested

3.   Providing support for the Stewardship committee in managing

      the budget and financial policies of the church.

Working Expectations

This is a part-time position (5-10 hours/wk) with limited office hours, primarily on Monday.  Balance of duties may be fulfilled from a home office.

If you or someone you know may have an interest in this position, please submit your resume to the church office by October 22 and a member of the Personnel Committee will be in touch to schedule an interview.

Greenwich Presbyterian Church

Adult Membership Class

Sunday Evenings

October 7, 14, and 21

6:00 – 7:30pm

Come explore the meaning of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian tradition and how to become more involved with the Greenwich church family through affirming our

Covenant of Membership.

The class will conclude on October 21st with

dinner and conversation with our Elders.

(5:30 – 7:30pm)

Childcare available for all sessions.

For more information or to register for the class please contact the church office at office@greenwichpres.org or 703-754-7933

Greenwich Youth 2007

Fall Retreat

For all Junior

& Senior Highs

6pm October 19

 to

10am October 21

Camp Meadowkirk

(38012 Delta Farm Lane, Middleburg, VA 20117)

Cost: $20/youth

(includes all materials, meals, and lodging)

Please RSVP by October 1st to youth@greenwichpres.org or call Chasity at 703-753-9421.

(Please check below the areas you’d like to help)

_____    Assist Worship Committee with Advent Booklet

_____    Adult Volunteer to lead new Children’s Handbell Choir                 

_____    Jr. Church and Wee Church Leaders        

_____    Volunteer Liaison for Fauquier Family Shelter

(starts in January)

_____    Sunday School Shepherds and Teachers for grade K-5

_____    Adult Praise Band Leader for Youth Group

(Sign up on the “Volunteers” bulletin board outside the church office, or place this form in the offering plate.)

Sunday

October 14^th

^{Proceeds will benefit our youth retreat and activities.}

^{All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to our Youth Baking Lock-In on Saturday, October 13th.  We will meet at Jesse and Chasity’s home to bake items for our bake sale.  Questions?  Contact Chasity at youth@greenwichpres.org.}

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Youth Group Save the Date — Our youth retreat (Jr. and Sr. Highs) will take place October 19th to 21st at Camp Meadowkirk.  The cost is $20 per youth, and includes all materials, meals and lodging.  Please RSVP by October 1st to youth@greenwichpres.org or call Chasity at 703.753.9421.

Fall Sunday School Has Begun! Join us at 9:30am each Sunday 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!  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.

Special Music —This Sunday we welcome Sue Ellen Kinser to the 11:00 service.

Save the Date — Flu shots are scheduled for October 21st.  More info to follow.

Celebration of the Lord’s Supper –Sunday, October 7^th, we will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper at the 8:15, 9:30 and 11:00 services.

No Jr. Church October 7^th— Parents, please note that there will be no Jr. Church on October 7^th so that families can share in the celebration of communion together.  We will resume Jr. Church on Sunday, October 14th.  

New Members Class — Join us on October 7 and 14 from 6:00 to 7:30pm, and October 21 from 5:30 to 7:30, as we explore the meaning of the Christian faith, the Presbyterian tradition and how to become more involved with Greenwich.  Childcare is available for all sessions.  To register for the class, please contact the church office at office@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

Youth Bake Sale — Join us for our youth bake sale on Sunday, October 14th.  Funds will benefit our youth retreat and activities. 

Youth Baking Lock-In — All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to join us on Saturday, October 13th.  We will meet at Jesse and Chasity’s house to bake items for our bake sale.  More information to come.

Volunteer Opportunities — Are you fired up to volunteer?  We have opportunities in the following areas:  coordinator for Sunday greeters, recording the 11:00 service, assisting the Worship Committee with an advent booklet, an adult volunteer to lead a new children’s handbell choir, Jr. Church and Wee Church leaders, Sunday School shepherds and teachers for grades K-5, an adult praise band leader for the youth group.  If you would like to volunteer, sign up on the Volunteers bulletin board outside the church office, or place the Sunday insert in the offering plate.  Questions? Contact Paula Cooper at volunteers@greenwichpres.org.

Faith Village Chorale — Has begun!  We meet at 9:00am, and welcome all children grades K-5.  Questions?  Contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org.  We will begin practicing for our Christmas musical on Sunday, October 7th.  Come make a joyful noise with us each Sunday morning!

Fall Mission Trip — A new mission trip is now forming for the Thanksgiving time frame.  Interested?  Please call Chris Knoll at 703.530.0522 for details.

Angela Knight in Concert — Angela will premiere her CD “Giubileo,” a collection of original Christian songs written by Angela, on Sunday, October 7th, at 7:00pm at the Highland Center for the Arts in Warrenton.  Tickets are $25.  Please contact Anne or Gary Brown at 703.754.1034 or abbrown@comcast.net to purchase tickets. 

Manassas Community Chorale — “Thanks for the Memories,” a tribute to 1940’s radio is being presented by the Manassas Community Chorale on Saturday, October 6th, at 7:30pm at Manassas Baptist Church.  Tickets are $10 each, and can be purchased in advance from Diana Van Broekhoven at 703.391.2474 or from the Music and Arts Center, at Westgate Plaza.

Change for Life Update — The Care Net ministry thanks you for your generous donations of over $1,400.  We are hoping that the 21 baby bottles still out will find their way to the church office soon.  Thank you for your kind support!  Pam Lynn — Liaison.

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“My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”   Colossians 2:2-3

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