Greenwich Presbyterian Church
E-Newsletter
Thursday, March 13, 2008
“And we know that in all things God works for the
good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”
Romans 8:28
Announcements
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 5th 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
THAI DINNER BENEFIT
THE
Event
date:
Time:
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
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
We welcome the
following friends into membership of the
Earl Arnold
Grace Arnold
David Bannan
Susan Bannan
Becky Beane
Jack Carroll
Sherrie
Carroll
Dan Catlett
Marion Catlett
Karen Cerra
Rebecca Cline
Toss Cline
Margaret
Everett
Tim Everett
Carl Foster
Faye Foster
Tom Halley
Trish Halley
Gretchen
O’Brien
Steve O’Brien
Diana Van
Broekhoven
Rollin Van
Broekhoven
“You
are…members of God’s household, built on the foundation of the apostles and
prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.” Ephesians 2:19
SERVE, Inc.
MARCH
SERVE is in
need of the following:
Cold cereal
Spaghetti
Pasta
Spaghetti
Sauce
Canned Meats
(tuna,
chicken, spam)
During the month of March, all
food donated to serve will be matched pound for pound. Last year the Alan
Feinstein Challenge raised $148 million.
You can also make monetary
donations. Write the checks out to SERVE, and “Feinstein Challenge” in
the memo line.
All items
accepted.
These are the
items that are in short
supply
this month.
Thank you for
your support!
C ome join the
Women of the Church
\
H ave a good time
R elease your
creativity
I nstructions
and patterns provided
S upplies
provided, but a list of things to bring will be given once you sign up
M ake miniature
Chrismons for your home
O nly four weeks
– Thursdays , 10:00AM or evenings at 7:30 PM.
N eed no
previous knowledge
S upport the
mission of the church in sharing Christ’s story through Chrismons
In
A dvanced
Chrismons will be available to make if you wish
P ay $10 at the
first meeting, April 3, to cover cost of supplies
R epairing some
of our tree’s Chrismons would be welcomed, too
I nvest a little
time now; enjoy the results for many years to come!
L et us know
you’re coming –sign up with
Becky Whitelock 540-347-7819 or
Jeanne Edwards 540-349-8698
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
7:30am to 10:30am Easter Breakfast
(note service
times)
8:30,
9:45,
11:00am Worship Services
Talent Show —
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.
Farthest Corners Thai Dinner — Join us for our 2nd Annual Thai Dinner to benefit Farthest
Corners. Saturday, April 12th, at 6:00pm at the
Easter Breakfast — We have a few
opportunities to help out with the breakfast on Easter morning. If
interested, contact Paula Cooper at volunteers@greenwichpres.org or
703.754.7933.
30-Hour Famine — The 30-Hour
Famine has been rescheduled for April 11-12th. Questions? Contact
Chasity Spittle at youth@greenwichpres.org
or 703.754.7933.
VBS Planning Meeting — Join us on Sunday, April 13th, at 12:30pm, as we begin planning this
year’s
SERVE—Alan Feinstein Challenge — Each year during the month of March, donations to SERVE are matched
pound for pound during the Alan Feinstein Challenge. Last year, the
challenge raised $148 million nationwide. We will be collecting for SERVE
throughout the month of March (place food in the shopping cart in the education
building). You can also make monetary donations to SERVE. Write the
checks out to SERVE, and Feinstein Challenge in the memo line.
Walk for Life — Help
CareNet Pregnancy Resource Centers leave a legacy of life by joining the Annual
Walk for Life on Saturday, April 26th. There are four walk locations for
your convenience. Join the fun and bring the entire family.
Questions? Contact Penny at CareNet at 540.720.0691.
Al-Anon — Come and share
your experience, and receive strength and hope. Join us on
Thursday evenings at 7:30pm here at
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“What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God
is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare
his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him,
graciously give us all things?” Romans 8:31-32
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