Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, January 4, 2008

“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8

Announcements

Discover Your Spiritual Gifts!

Join us for a 5-week class beginning

January 16^th

5:30pm Dinner

6:00pm to 7:00pm Class

Discover the special Spiritual Gifts God has given each of us. Learn how we can serve Him and His design for us in the church.

I’d like to attend!

Name _______________________________________

# of Adults Attending _________________________

# of Children Needing Childcare _______________

If you have any questions, contact the office at

 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org.

DON’T REMAIN FACELESS!

If we don’t have your picture, or you’d like to update the one we have, join us between services in Fellowship Hall on the following dates:

Sunday, January 6^th

Sunday, January 13^th

Questions?  Contact the office at 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org

2^ND SATURDAY GROUP

Join us for Chili Night!

Saturday, January 12^th

6:00pm

Fellowship Hall

Our theme this month:

“Getting to Know You”

Expense for the meal will be shared.

Please RSVP to Pat Eggers at 540/347-2727.

ALL ARE WELCOME!!!!!

January Mission Collection

FISH

ITEMS REQUESTED:

pancake mix

syrup

cereal

peanut butter

jelly

canned meats

dish soap

small bottles of laundry detergent

All items are accepted.

These are the items that are in

short supply this month.

Thank you for your support!

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Welcome New Elders and Deacons! —This Sunday we install our new officers.  Welcome new elders — Mark Blocker, Barbara Jackson, Malinda Kroskie, Lynn Monroe, and new deacons — Lee Arnold, Cindy Henson, CeCe Marshall, Jan Smith.

Pictorial Directory — DON’T REMAIN FACELESS!  We’ll be taking pictures for the Greenwich pictorial directory this Sunday and Sunday, January 13th.  If we don't have your picture for the directory, or you’d like to update the one we have visit us in Fellowship Hall between services.

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.  To register for the class, or for more information, contact the office at 703.754.7933 or office@greenwichpres.org.  Childcare is available on request.

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 Winter Congregational Meeting in early February (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.

Child Protection Training — We are offering three new dates for those wishing to go through Child Protection Training.  The dates are:  Sunday, January 6^th, 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.

Second Saturday — Join us next Saturday, January 12th, at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall for our “Chili Night.”  Our theme for the month is “Getting to Know You.”  Expense for the meal will be shared.  Please RSVP to Pat Eggers at 540.347.2727.

Chancel/Handbell Choirs — Our Chancel and Handbell Choirs will resume rehearsals on January 9th.  Handbells rehearse at 6:00pm, while the Chancel Choir begins rehearsals at 7:15pm.  Interim Handbell Director, Debbie Gilbert, will lead the adult handbell choir.  We welcome all new ringers and singers!!  For more information, contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933.

Snow Team Training — All those interested in serving on our Snow Team, are invited to join us following the 11:00 service Sunday, January 6^th, for training on how to operate the snow blower.  Please meet in the church office.

FISH — Our January mission partner is FISH.  They will accept all items, but are in particular need of the following items:  cereal, pancake mix, syrup, peanut butter, jelly, canned meats, dish soap, small bottles of laundry detergent.

Mary’s Family Returns to Greenwich on Saturday, January 12th— This is a great opportunity to do mission work right here at the church.  Come spend the day with disabled youth from our own community and give their parents a day of respite.  Mary’s Family will be here from 9:00am to 3:00pm.  Come and stay for the whole time or just come for part of the day.  If you are interested in volunteering for a day of fun with the kids, contact Charlie Coe at 571.643.4301 or ccoe@greenwichpres.org.

Collection for CareNet — During the month of January we will be collecting for CareNet.  They are in need of clothing, diapers, baby wipes, blankets, etc.  Items can be placed in the collection bin in Fellowship Hall.                            

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“O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago." Isaiah 25:1

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