Greenwich Presbyterian Church
E-Newsletter
Friday, October 26, 2007
“All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for
teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man
of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work." 2 Timothy
3:16-17
Announcements
In Concert!
Dr. Eileen
Guenther
Saturday
October 27th
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.
We invite you
to celebrate
the Ordination
and Installation of
Eric Beckman
as
Associate
Pastor
Sunday,
October 28
3:00pm
in the
Sanctuary
A reception will follow the
service.
Child care will be provided.
We’re seeking contributions for our
annual
The devotionals submitted could:
·
involve themes of Faith, Hope, Love, or Joy.
·
be your reflections or expressions of longing for
God.
·
include a relevant Scripture verse selection or a
short prayer.
·
be something powerful that’s happened in your
life, or to someone close to you.
·
ideas to spark family conversations, reflections
which can urge us on, to listen, to prepare, to behold, to rejoice!
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Who:
You don’t have to be a published author to
submit a devotional!
What:
A
short reflection or devotional, half page or full
page (5.5” x
8.5”)
When:
By November 4th
Why:
Because our Spiritual lives can be enriched in so many ways!
Where:
E-mail submissions
to margotruslow@comcast.net,
or place them in my mailbox in the church office.
Typing your
submissions is welcome, but not required.
Questions?
Call
Our Annual
Heritage Dinner
“Let us come before His presence with
thanksgiving.” Psalm 95:2
Sunday,
November 4th
Following the
11:00am Worship Service
We’ll
come together once again celebrate the first gathering for prayer and worship
of Mrs. Moxley in 1802. Although
We
invite you to bring TWO dishes to share. We have so many blessings
to praise and glorify God for at Greenwich Presbyterian Church. Let us
celebrate in the Lord by breaking bread together once again at the Heritage
Dinner.
Second
Saturday
Saturday,
November 10th
6:00pm
Do the cold,
damp days of November remind you of the Olde Country? Then come and join
the Second Saturday Group as we dine at
McMahon’s
Irish Pub
in Warrenton.
We’ll be eating off the menu,
so you can eat as much or as little as you please. The menu is full of
hearty Irish fare, as well as lighter meals.
Meet at the restaurant at
6:00pm.
Carpools and caravanning are
easily arranged.
Please RSVP to Duane or Lynda
Mohr at 703.753.2064 by Wednesday, November 7th, so we can put in
our reservations.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Praying the
Difficult Psalms
Saturday,
November 17th
10:00am to
1:00pm
All women are
invited to join us for a time of rejuvenation and fellowship!
Stay for lunch
Childcare will
be provided.
More details
to follow.
Questions?
Contact Mary Ivie at 703.754.2923.
UPDATE
Thanksgiving
Getaway 11-22-07
Departure Time: 4:00 PM from Church Parking lot
“Come work your turkey off with
us!”
Wanted
Families, Individuals, Anyone
Qualified
QUALIFICATIONS
Desire to
Travel
Enjoy the
company of others
Enjoy the
adventure of the unexpected
Willingness to
learn new skills
Willingness to
serve to help others
Willingness to
be “Blessed”
Skills Desired, “But Not
Required”
Carpentry, Plumbing, Roofing, Cooking,
Organizational, Handyman, Handywoman. Leading or Following, Talking or
Listening, Driving or Riding, Serving or Being Served. “Any Other Skill.”
This
Thanksgiving, travel with family, friends, and make new friends. Join
others from
Thanksgiving
Adventure.
Over the last
several years,
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
Travel Expenses Paid
Details to
follow in Newsletter, Bulletins, and Flyers
Questions?
Contact Chris Knoll at 703-530-0522
Sponsored
by:
Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Special Music —This Sunday welcome Dr.
Eileen Guenther, guest organist, to our 11:00am service this morning.
Trunk or Treat — Come join us for an evening
of family fun at our 3rd annual Trunk or Treat, Sunday, October 28th at
5:30pm. 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 6:00pm, followed by “treating. “ Questions? Contact Joy
Yates.
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. Kits are available by calling Carole Ferrell at 540.347.0140 or
Lisa House at 703.594.2308. The kits will need to be completed and
returned by Sunday, November 11th.
Chancel Choir Rehearsal — Chancel Choir
will not rehearse on Wednesday, October 31. We will resume rehearsals on
November 7th.
Heritage Sunday — This year’s Heritage Dinner
will take place on Sunday, November 4th, following the 11:00 service.
Please see the insert for more information.
Special Mission Committee Meeting — Please
join us for a special mission committee meeting on Tuesday, November 6th from
6:30 to 9:00pm. Dinner will be served.
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.
Ordination Service — Join us Sunday
at 3:00pm as we celebrate the Ordination and Installation of Eric Beckman as
Associate Pastor. A reception will follow the service. Childcare
will be provided.
Second Saturday —Our November Second
Saturday get-together will take place at McMahon’s Irish Pub in
Warrenton. Their menu is full of hearty Irish fare, as well as lighter
meals. Meet at the restaurant at 6:00pm. Please RSVP to Duane or
Lynda Mohr at 703.753.2064 by Wednesday, November 7th.
Congratulations! — This week we
congratulate Brett and Meredith Hinkey on the birth of their daughter, Reagan
Grace, on Friday, October 19th. Reagan joins sisters Alex and Sidney.
Baptism Celebration — We give thanks
to God, and celebrate with Keith and Jodi Lindley, for the baptism this Sunday
of their children Savannah Grace and Sidney Robert at the 9:30 service.
Child Protection Training— During the
month of November, we will hold several training sessions for those volunteers
who have not yet completed the Child Protection Training. According to
our policy, all volunteers wanting to work with the children and youth at
Wednesday, November 7th 6:00-7:30pm (Childcare
provided on request)
Friday, November
9th
9:30-11:30am
Sunday, November 18th
6:00-7:30pm (Childcare provided on request)
For more
information, contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933 or children@greenwichpres.org.
Thanksgiving Mission Trip — Join us
Thanksgiving weekend for a mission trip to
Youth Road Rally — Join us on
Sunday, November 4th, right after church in Fellowship Hall. Adult
drivers needed! Please contact us if you are willing to drive and have
been through the child protection training. Lunch will be served.
Feel free to hang out at Jesse and Chasity’s between the road rally and youth group
that night. Youth Choir starts at 5:30. Youth Group nights in
November are potluck — bring your favorite dish to share. For more
information, contact Chasity at youth@greenwichpres.org
SERVE — SERVE is in desperate need of all paper products this
month. Donations can be dropped off here at
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“And when God had me wander from my
father's household, I said to her, 'This is how you can show your love to me:
Everywhere we go, say of me, "He is my brother."” Genesis
20:13
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