Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, October 12, 2007

“Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise. Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails."  Proverbs 19:20-21

Announcements

2ND SATURDAY GROUP

OCTOBER 13, 2007

Dessert and Fellowship

7:00pm

Bob and Peggy Een’s

6751 Stonehurst Court

(New Baltimore area)

"Getting to Know You"

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 His Uncle married his Grandmother.

As a child she made and sold small wool dolls for 25 cents door-to-door to buy war bonds.

Do you know who these people are?  Find out at the 2nd Saturday Group.  Get to know them and all the others just a little bit better. 

For these interesting stories, fun facts, and fellowship, plan to attend our October 13 get-together.  RSVP to the Een’s at 540.341.3693.

Flu Vaccines

Sunday, October 21

9:00am to 12:30pm

Cost is $25.00

Participants must be 18 years of age.

Free to those with Medicare Part B,

if you bring your card.

No reservations needed.

Questions?  Contact Beth Uhler at 540.349.1692.

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.

Sunday

October 14^th

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

^{All Jr. and Sr. Highs are invited to our Youth Baking Party from 6:00pm to 12:00pm 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.}

This Sunday, we proudly present Bibles to the following 3^rd and 4^th graders of our congregation:

Andrew Bannan

Ryan Dieterle

Lauren Griffis

Makayla Jaramillo

Isabelle Kessler

Bradley Martin

Reilly McCain

Sean McKay

Dillon O’Brien

Jonathan Quinones

Angela Ross

Shane Snow

Dillon Spittle

Ada Morgan Stanley

Ethan Swinford

Erika Wood

Adam Yates

We are honored to share the gift of God’s word with you!

October Mission Collection

FISH

A local food pantry run by volunteers.

We will begin collecting for FISH on Sunday, October 14^th.

ITEMS REQUESTED:

Canned Fruit

Cereal

Peanut Butter

Jelly

Boxed (complete) Meals

Laundry Detergent

All items are accepted.

These are the items that are in short supply this month.

Thank you for your support!

        Thanksgiving

        Getaway

No getting to the Airport 2 hours early

No Security Check Points

No Baggage Claim or Check-in

No Crowded Parking Shuttle or Charges for Parking

No Delayed Departures or Flight Cancellations

This Thanksgiving, travel with family, friends, and make new friends.  Join others from Greenwich Church on a special Thanksgiving Adventure.

Over the last several years, Greenwich Church volunteers have served others less fortunate.  For many families in West Virginia, Greenwich has provided a helping hand by assisting with home repairs and improvements that otherwise would go undone.  We can do the same this Holiday Season.

Join with others over the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, and be a part of fulfilling the “Outward” ministry of Greenwich Church.

Travel Expenses Paid and Free Thanksgiving Dinner Included

Details to follow

Sponsored by:  Greenwich Mission Committee

In Concert!

Dr. Eileen Guenther

Saturday

October 27^th

7:00pm

Reception to follow.

Come hear this internationally acclaimed organist and radio personality perform a selection of works on our new Allen organ.  Come early, seats will fill quickly.

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Winter is Coming!— Flu shots are scheduled for October 21st from 9:00am to 12:30pm.   Cost is $25, but is free for those with Medicare Part B if you bring your card.  Must be 18 years of age. Questions?  Contact Beth Uhler at 540.349.1692.

Fall Gathering — All women are invited to attend our Women of the Church Fall Gathering on Saturday, October 20th, from 9:00am to 11:00am.  Brunch will be served, and childcare is available.  Questions?  Contact the office at 703.754.7933. 

Pastor Meeks Study Leave — Don will be out of the office Wednesday, October 10th to Monday, October 15th.  For pastoral concerns, please contact our Associate Pastor, Eric Beckman, at 703.209.7125 or ebeckman@greenwichpres.org.

Trunk or Treat — Come join us for an evening of family fun at our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 28th at 6:00pm.  Each family will park their car and pass out treats as the kids make their way around the parking lot.  This year’s theme is Once Upon a Time:  A Night of the Fairytales!  Children’s costume parade begins at 6:20pm, followed by “treating” at 6:25pm.  Questions?  Contact Joy Yates. 

Advent Booklet — We are putting together our “team” to produce this years advent booklet.  We need:  those interested in writing a brief devotion for the booklet, and those interested in assembling the booklet. Contact Margo Truslow at 540.788.1210.

GPW Cross-stitch Crismon/Tree Skirt Project — Greenwich Presbyterian Women has assembled cross-stitch Crismon (Christ monogram) kits, with our goal to have the tree skirt ready for the Advent season.  We will present the project at the GPW Fall Gathering.  The kits will need to be completed and returned by Sunday, November 11th.  Kits may also be available by calling Carole Ferrell at 540.347.0140 or Lisa House at 703.594.2308.

Save the Date!  - Please join us on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00pm for an organ concert by renowned organist Dr. Eileen Guenther.  Dr. Guenther will also be performing at the 11:00 service on Sunday, October 28th.

Chancel Choir Rehearsal — Chancel Choir will not rehearse on Wednesday, October 31.  We will resume rehearsals on November 7th.

Email— Please provide your email address to the church office if it is not in the directory, and be sure to let the church know if your email address changes to keep it current.  If you do not want your email address published in the church directory, let us know.  You can email us at office@greenwichpres.org.

Farthest Corners — Check the Mission Bulletin Board in Fellowship Hall for recent pictures from Austin House depicting projects being supported by Farthest Corners to aid the internally displaced people of Burma and those in refugee camps in Thailand. We are now the proud owner of two weaving looms that will be used by those in Thai refugee camps to create goods that can be shipped here for sale.  Items like table runners, placemats and purses made in the camps will be for sale at upcoming Farthest Corners events.  The looms will provide meaningful work for the refugees as well as an opportunity to earn money for other needs.  The first items will be available for sale at the Farthest Corners booth at Santa’s Workshop which we be held at Warrenton Middle School on November 19th.

Julie Kowalsky to Raise Funds for Farthest Corners at Marathon — She has never run a marathon before but Julie Kowalsky is preparing to run in the Marine Corps Marathon on October 28th.  In order to make her 26 mile race more meaningful, Julie has decided to dedicate her run to Farthest Corners.  Pledges can be made on a per mile basis or a set amount.  If you want to encourage our athlete and at the same time donate to Farthest Corners, contact Julie or write to board@farthestcorners.org with your pledge.

Volunteer Opportunities — Are you fired up to volunteer?  We have opportunities in several areas:  recording the 11:00 service, assisting 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 bulletin board outside the church office, or place the enclosed insert in the offering plate.  org.

Thanks! — Just a word of thanks to all of our Greenwich Church family for the lovely cards, uplifting telephone calls and wonderful gifts during my recent illness.  It was so comforting to know that others were thinking of and praying for my recovery.  No one realizes just how many lives are touched or how much Glory is brought to God through each act of reaching out as shown by our members on a daily basis.  It is exemplary of our Christ centered church.  We would also like to thank Susan Boyd and the dear young people who came to bring the apple dessert they had prepared, after their day at the orchard.  It was very touching to know that the children at Greenwich are being taught to think of others, following the example of their parents.  We have been truly blessed to be included in such a loving, caring congregation.  Thank you all, again.  Sincerely, Mary Anne Hanback

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“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.  In “my Father’s house are many mansions:  if it were not so, I would have told you.  I go to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”  John 14:1-3 (King James Version)

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