Greenwich Presbyterian Church
E-Newsletter
Friday, November 2, 2007
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood,
a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of
him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." 1 Peter
2:9
Announcements
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.
Fellowship
Hall
The Session
has called a congregational meeting for the following purposes:
1.
Elect officers for the class of 2010.
2.
Open conversation on the life of the church.
Please plan to
attend for a time of fellowship, conversation and electing God’s servants.
Special
Meeting
Tuesday,
November 6
6:30pm to
9:00pm
Fellowship
Hall
Dinner will be
served.
This meeting
will also be our November meeting and our “Fall Missions Conference.”
Business will
include:
Determine
Budgeted Giving – Changes in Budget/Partners
Building Funds
Designated for
Define Roles
of Points of Contacts
Recruit
Committee Members
Plan Calendar
for 2008
All current
members of the Mission Committee are encouraged to attend and a “special
invitation” is extended to anyone interested in working or serving in the
Missions Ministry.
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
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 rehearse on Wednesdays at 7:00pm beginning this Wednesday, November 7th.
Children’s Christmas Pageant —
Rehearsals for this year’s Children’s Christmas Pageant are Sunday mornings
from 9:00 to 9:30am.
Heritage Sunday — Join us this Sunday
following the 11:00 service for our Heritage Dinner. You are invited to
bring two dishes to share. Let us celebrate in the Lord by breaking bread
together once again at the Heritage Dinner.
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.
Parents of All Children and Youth — The Wee
Playground behind the Sunday School building has recently had damage done to
the newly purchased equipment. We invite children elementary age and
under to play on the playground at any time. However, we ask that your
children be supervised by an adult at all times. We want to ensure the
safety of your children and respect for our property. Thank you!
Questions or concerns? Contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933 or children@greenwichpres.org.
Musically Inclined? — Do you have a
special musical talent? Do you play an instrument? Have you sung in
a choir? We’re looking for any and all of the musically talented people
at
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.
Baptism Celebration —This Sunday we
celebrate the baptism of Russell Gibson and Sue Pattie and their profession of
faith in Jesus Christ.
Thanksgiving Service — This year’s Thanksgiving
Service will be held on Wednesday, November 21st at 7:00pm, at Little Zion
Baptist Church on
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
For more
information, contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933 or children@greenwichpres.org.
Congratulations! — This week we
congratulate Chris and Stacey Kovac on the birth of their daughter, Reagan
Grace, on Wednesday, October 24th. We also congratulate grandparents Dale
and Lisa House. Reagan joins sister Makena.
Thanksgiving Mission Trip — Join us
Thanksgiving weekend for a mission trip to
Youth Road Rally — Join us on this
Sunday right after church in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be
served. We will eat lunch at the Heritage dinner and then
start our road rally. 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
Thank You!! — A big thank you to all
that helped with Eric Beckman’s ordination last Sunday. Also, many thanks
to those that helped with Dr. Guenther’s organ recital and the reception that
followed last Saturday.
SERVE — SERVE is in desperate need of all paper products this
month. Donations can be dropped off here at
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“David said about him: “I saw the Lord
always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be
shaken. Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also
will live in hope, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you
let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the paths of life;
you will fill me with joy in your presence.” Acts 2:25-28
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