Greenwich Presbyterian Church
E-Newsletter
Friday, December 21, 2007
“While they were there, the time came for the baby
to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him
in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the
inn.” Luke 2:6-7
Announcements
Dec.
23
Fourth
Sunday in Advent
8:15, 9:30
Regular
Services
& 11:00
Christmas Eve Services
You are cordially invited to attend
one of our Christmas Eve Services, Monday, December 24, 2007.
5:30
pm This worship
service is oriented for families with younger children, as we enjoy this year’s
Christmas Pageant presented by the
7:30pm
This is a traditional worship service and the Chancel Choir will be
singing. Nursery will be provided.
11:00pm
This is a service of
Christmas carols, candlelight and communion.
Christmas
Pageant Rehearsal
Sunday,
December 23rd
9:00 to 9:30
(Choir Room)
12:15 to ?
(Sanctuary)
We’ll have a
pizza lunch together in Fellowship Hall before our
Sunday
afternoon rehearsal.
Questions?
Contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org
Snow Team
Members Needed!
Willing to
help us “shovel out” when the snow hits? Then, we’d love to have you join
our Snow Team.
We especially
need people willing to help out on Sunday mornings.
If you’d like
to be a part of the team, contact Paula Cooper at volunteers@greenwichpres.org
Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship
Faith Village Chorale — The Faith Village
Chorale children’s choir will present their Christmas Pageant at the 5:30pm
service on Christmas Eve.
Mitten Tree – The
Mitten Tree is up! We are collecting mittens, scarves, gloves or
socks. The donated items will be given to SERVE and the Fauquier Family
Shelter.
Pictorial Directory — DON’T REMAIN
FACELESS! We’ll be taking pictures for the
Birthday Party for Jesus — Please join us
in Fellowship Hall after the 5:30pm service on Christmas Eve as we celebrate
the birthday of Christ. You can bring donations of baby gifts, i.e., clothing,
diapers, etc. These will be given to CareNet.
Snow Patrol — Winter is coming! We
have volunteer Snow Patrol captains for each day of the week to shovel the
sidewalks. If you are interested in helping by wielding a snow shovel,
spreading ice melt, or running the snow blower, please contact Paula Cooper at
pcooper@greenwichpres.org or Paul Ruby at 703.753.1492. A short training
session is being planned to familiarize us with the snow blower.
Year End Contribution — Please note
that we are requesting your final 2007 contributions be in the office by
Sunday, December 30, 2007. Contributions received after December
30 will be posted to the 2008 budget. Thank you!
God & Me — Calling all scouts!
Spiritual Gifts Class — In glorifying
God we serve Him using the special spiritual gifts we possess. Join us
for five weeks, starting Wednesday, January 16th (dinner at 5:30, class from
6:00 to 7:00), as you discover the spiritual gifts God has given you. For
more information, contact the office at 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org.
Annual Report — All committees and
organizations compiling a brief year-end report for inclusion in our 2007
Annual Report, can submit their reports to the church office at
office@greenwichchurch.org. The deadline for submitting the reports is January
20, 2008. These reports will be shared at the Annual Congregational
Meeting — date TBD.
New Members Class — Save the
date! Our next new membership class will begin on Sunday, February
17th. If interested in attending, or for more information, contact the
office at 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org.
Quilting — Join us at the church on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of
the month from 9:30am to 12:00pm to sit and sew or learn the basics of quilt
making. Contact Lisa House at bikelshouse@aol.com or 703.594.2308 for
more information.
Chrismon Tree Skirt — Many thanks to
all who contributed cross stitched blocks to this project. Over 40 people
helped create a beautiful addition to the Chrismon Tree and to the
sanctuary. Special thanks to Lisa House and Krista Meeks for their
talents in creating the finished product.
Child Protection Training — We are offering
three new dates for those wishing to go through Child Protection
Training. The dates are: Sunday, January 6th from 6:00 to 7:30pm;
Friday, January 18th from 9:30 to 11:00am; and, Wednesday, January 23rd from
7:00 to 8:30pm. For more information, contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933
or children@greenwichpres.org.
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“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host
appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests." Luke 2:13-14
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