Greenwich Presbyterian Church

E-Newsletter

Friday, February 29, 2008

“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16

Announcements

Facility Planning Committee

Update - February 2008

Recent FPC Highlights:

*    Conducted architect interviews in early January.  Three local architects interviewed with regard to project approach, a sample design, experience and budget.

*    FPC unanimously recommended John Heltzel, AIA, located in Manassas, to be the project architect.  Session approved the recommendation at the January 22 Session meeting, and authorized the FPC to negotiate an architectural services contract with John Heltzel.

*    The FPC introduced John Heltzel (architect) and Terry Smith (construction manager) at the February 10 congregational meeting.  The floor was opened for questions on a variety of topics relating to the building project.

*    Four civil engineering interviews are scheduled for the week of March 10.  The civil engineer will work with the FPC and architect to develop a site plan and prepare the county Special Use Permit application.

*    The FPC is preparing to schedule a series of interviews with various Greenwich ministry areas to provide input for the architect on design features and room requirements for the new building. 

Facility Planning Committee members: 

Gary Brown, Carole Ferrell, Chris Hazel, Lisa Heckathorn, Tom Knoll, Margaret Mayhugh, Don Meeks (Staff), Josh Perrius, Rob Place, Angela Rogers (Elder), Mike Simms (Elder).

The Facility Planning Committee welcomes your feedback.  Please direct any questions to Mike Simms or Angela Rogers through the church office (office@greenwichpres.org or 703-754-7933).

“Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.”  Ps. 127:1

This Easter, you can honor or remember someone special by placing an Easter Lily in the Sanctuary.  If you wish to participate, please fill out the form below and return it with a payment to the offering plate or the church office.

Given by: ___________________________________________

Amount:  $12.00.  Check should be made out to Greenwich Presbyterian Church and marked “Easter Lily.”  The last day to place your orders will be on Wednesday, March 13^h.

In Honor of: _________________________________________

In Memory of: _______________________________________

Saturday, March 8^th

6:00pm

Sure and begorra, if it isn’t time for

Saint Paddy’s Day!

Once again the Second Saturday group will meet at McMahon’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Warrenton

 (380 Broadview Avenue) for some fine Irish fare and a wee bit of fellowship.  We want you to join us!

We had a great time last fall, so please join us at the restaurant.  We’ll eat off the menu, so you can eat as much or as little as you like.

RSVP to Duane or Lynda Mohr at 703.753.2064

by Wednesday, March 5^th.

We are looking for people willing to help serve as greeters on Sunday mornings.  All it takes is a smiling face and about 30 minutes of your time.  You determine your availability.

Yes, I’d like to help: 

_______          8:15 Service

_______          9:30 Service

_______          11:00 Service

Name ________________________________________

Phone ________________________________________

Email ________________________________________

Our youth are preparing Easter Baskets for those in our congregation who are not always able to make it to church services.  We will prepare 15 baskets.  If you would like to donate items for these baskets, you can drop them off in the office before Sunday, March 16th.

Suggested items include:

Stationery                               Picture Frames

Coffee                                     Tea

Sugar Free Candy                 Books

Stamps                                   Hand lotion

Bookmarks                             Resurrection eggs

Dried fruit                              Christian CDs                                                                                                                                                                       

Join us for our Annual Easter Egg Hunt!!

Saturday, March 15th

10:00am

We welcome all children through 5^th grade to join us for a morning of great fun and fellowship!

If you are interested in helping out or have any questions, contact Joy Yates at 703.754.7933 or children@greenwichpres.org

SERVE, Inc.

MARCH MISSION COLLECTION

SERVE is in need of the following:

Cold cereal

Spaghetti Pasta

Spaghetti Sauce

Canned Meats

(tuna, chicken, spam)

All items accepted.

These are the items that are in short

supply this month.

Thank you for your support!

THAI DINNER BENEFIT

THE INN at VINT HLL

Event date:          Saturday April 12, 2008

Time:                                     6:00 p.m.

Tickets:                  $35

The Board of Directors of Farthest Corners invites you to join us for an evening of celebration of our second anniversary in mission to the displaced people of Burma and Thailand. God has richly blessed our work and that of His servant Austin House. Your continued support will allow us to expand the mission.

Chef Scott’s Menu

Table Appetizers

Assorted Rice Crackers

Thai Dipping Sauce

Fresh Vegetables

Thai Buffet

Garden Salad with Ginger Dressing

Thai BBQ Chicken

Thai Beef Salad

Jasmine Rice

Pot Stickers with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Dessert

Bananas in Coconut Milk

Ice Cream

Coffee and Tea

Great items available in the Silent Auction.

For tickets see Duane Mohr, Mike Simms, Leslie McMillan, Charlie Coe, Lisa House, Becky Whitelock or Mike Lynn. Promote your business and become an event sponsor at the $500, $400 or $300 level. For additional information call 540-347-7819.

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

Holy Week Schedule —

Palm Sunday                        March 16               8:15, 9:30, 11:00 Worship Services

Maundy Thursday              March 20               6:00pm Meal , 7:00pm Service

Good Friday                         March 21               7:15pm

Easter Sunday                     March 23               7:00am Sunrise Service

                                                                                7:30am to 10:30am Easter Breakfast

                (note service times)                           8:30, 9:45, 11:00am Worship Services

Second Saturday Group  — Join us on Saturday, March 8th, at 6:00pm as we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at McMahon’s Irish Pub and Restaurant (380 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton).  We’ll eat off the menu, so you can eat as much or as little as you like.  RSVP to Duane or Lynda Mohr at 703.753.2064 by Wednesday, March 5th.

Talent Show — Greenwich has talent! And our annual talent show is the place to show it off.  This years show will take place on Saturday, March 29th, at 6:00pm.  The youth will be selling hotdogs, popcorn, candy and drinks.  If you’d like to present an “act,” please contact Beth Galbraith at 703.753.4099.

Parents of Toddlers and Preschoolers (11:00 Service) —  We are no longer bringing the children over to the Sanctuary as a group, but encourage you to bring your child with you to the church service to sit with your family through the children’s sermon.  After the children’s sermon, please walk with your child to the nursery and sign them in to Wee Church — a program for preschool children.  If you choose not to have your child with you during the worship service at all, you are welcome to sign them in prior to the 11:00 service in the nursery.  Thank you!

Youth Group — We’ll be meeting in the choir room  this Sunday at 6:00pm.

Special Music —This Sunday we welcome soprano Angela Knight to our 11:00 service.

SERVE — Our March mission partner is SERVE.  They will accept all items, but are in particular need of the following items:  cold cereal, spaghetti pasta, spaghetti sauce, and canned meats such as tuna, chicken and spam.

Global Day of Prayer for Burma, Sunday, March 9, 2008 — Last August, protests in Burma brought much needed global attention to the oppression and injustice facing the people there. On Sunday, March 9 please join the ministry of Farthest Corners and others throughout the world to pray for healing and justice in this country. Pray for:

Justice and peace in Burma;

Unity and reconciliation between all ethnic groups and people in Burma;

Freedom for all political prisoners, including Nobel Peace Prize winner Aung San Suu Kyi;

The security, food and medical supplies needed for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP’s) in Burma;

The refugees from Burma (in Thailand, Bangladesh, India and other countries) to have hope they will return to their homes;  

The migrant workers from Burma to be given fair treatment in neighboring countries;

The Burma Army and its dictators to open their hearts to God’s love and turn from the atrocities they commit;  

For the message of Jesus Christ to be proclaimed and understood among the unreached people of Burma. 

From 4-5pm on Sunday, March 9th, at Greenwich Presbyterian Church, there will be an hour of prayer for Burma and for the ministry of Farthest Corners, www.farthestcorners.org.

Farthest Corners Thai Dinner — Join us for our 2nd Annual Thai Dinner to benefit Farthest Corners.  Saturday, April 12th, at 6:00pm at the Inn at Vint Hill.  The cost is $35 per person.  For tickets see Duane Mohr, Mike Simms, Leslie McMillan, Charlie Coe, Lisa House, Becky Whitelock or Mike Lynn.  Questions?  Call 540.347.7819.

Fresta Valley Christian School Spaghetti Dinner— Help the advanced strings orchestra raise funds to assist with payment of costs associated with travel to New York City to play at the Lincoln Center on April 6th, 2008.  We’ll be having a spaghetti dinner at the school on March 8th at 6:30pm.  Donations are accepted and appreciated.  For more information, call FVCS at 540.364.1929.

Weekend to Remember — Forms and a brochure are available on the table outside the church office.  Dates and locations of local conferences:  March 14-16 at the Lansdowne Resort (Leesburg). 

Al-Anon — Come and share your experience, and receive strength and hope.    Join us on Thursday evenings at 7:30pm here at Greenwich.  For information, please call Evelyn at 540.428.0075 or 703.989.2640 (cell).

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“You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”  Matthew 5:43-45

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