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Greenwich Presbyterian Church

Email Newsletter

Friday, August 6, 2010

 

“All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal.”  Psalm 119:160

 

This Week’s Calendar

(August 8 – August 15)

 

SUNDAY

8:15am                        WORSHIP

9:30am                        WORSHIP

9:30am                        Sunday School

11:00am                      WORSHIP

11:00am                      Sunday School

 

MONDAY

9:30am                        Prayer Group

 

TUESDAY

7:00pm                        Deacons Meeting

 

WEDNESDAY      

 

THURSDAY

 

FRIDAY

6:30am                        Men’s Fellowship

                                       

SATURDAY

 

 

Benefit for Burma

Bluegrass/Country Concert Featuring

FITZMAURICE

 

Embracing a crossover sound between progressive and alternative country.

 

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 6:00pm

 

Food and refreshments available for purchase.

A free will offering will be taken for the concert.

 

All proceeds benefit mission programs for Burmese refugees inside Burma and Thailand.

 

On the lawn – Bring a chair

 

Items woven by refugees available for purchase.

 

Presented by Farthest Corners

 

 

 

 

Greenwich Church Picnic

 

Sunday, August 29th

1:00 to 5:00pm

 

Mike & Charlene Beckett’s

11811 Lucasville Road

Manassas, VA  20112

703.368.1001

 

What to bring?

Camera, two side dishes or desserts to share, fishing poles, swim suits, lawn chair or blanket, table game (checkers, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

AWAKENING FESTIVAL 2010

SEPTEMBER 18

 

When:                         September 18th (leave church @ 1:00p, return around Midnight)

Where:                        Morven Park International Equestrian Center
41793
Tutt Lane
Leesburg, VA 20176

Cost:                          $17/person, plus money for dinner

Registration:               Please fill out and return registration forms found on the fellowship tables ASAP.  Registration 

                                     forms and ticket money are due Sunday, August 29.        

Artists:                        Grits, Pillar, Special Guest Speaker, Sanctus Real, Hawk Nelson, Thousand Foot Krutch

Other Activities:        2 Rock Climbing Walls, Gladiator Jousting, Giant Slide, Volleyball, Kids Games and Activities scheduled all day, Kids MoonBounce/Slides, Graffiti Wall, Kids Crafts, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Clowns, Fun Entertainers

 

 

 

Opportunities for Study, Service and Fellowship

 

INWARD

 

Nominating Committee — Each year the congregational enjoys the privilege of electing a new class of church leaders from the membership.  This process involves the entire congregation in partnership with the Congregational Nominating Committee (CNC).  Nominees may be submitted using the forms located on the fellowship tables at the back of the sanctuary, outside the church office, and in Fellowship Hall.  These forms can be submitted to the CNC elders Anne Brown or Mark Blocker in person or in their church office mailboxes now through Sunday, August 22nd.

 

New Small Group — Interested in deepening your spiritual walk?  A small group has been formed with this goal in mind.  Our next meeting will be on August 22nd.  For more information, please contact Tom or Chris Hazel at 540.347.2701 or Carl or Faye Foster at 540.428.0075. 

 

Women’s Weekly Bible Study — Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30am.  We are starting an 11-week Precept Upon Precept study on “Knowing God’s Covenant” beginning Thursday, September 2nd.  Childcare is offered on request.  If you’d like to participate, please contact Debbie Gilbert at jdgilbert99@gmail.com or 540.347.5761 no later than August 22nd, so that a workbook can be ordered for you.  Cost of the workbook is approximately $27.00.

 

Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study — All men of Greenwich (and their friends!) are invited to join us each Friday morning from 6:30 to 7:30am.  Our study group is a mix of all ages and is very informal.  We have a great time getting to better know our Christian neighbors and share in the joys, concerns and prayers of each other.    Questions?  Contact Paul Ruby at ezygoin50@yahoo.com.

 

Women of Faith — We have two extra tickets to the Women of Faith conference on August 27th and 28th.  The cost for each ticket is $89.00.  Cost for one night hotel is $52.00.  Join our group of 20 for this amazing experience!  Contact Lisa Heckathorn at 540.229.4087 if interested.

 

Awakening Fest — The Middle School and High School Youth will be attending the Awakening Fest at the Moravian Equestrian Center in Leesburg on September 18th.  If interested, please pick up a registration form on one of the fellowship tables.  Registration forms and money are due August 29th.  Contact Derrick Trump for details at 724.747.7079 or dtrump@greenwichpres.org.

 

Building Campaign Update — As of July 30, we have received 124 commitments for a total of $1,200,280.  Thanks to all who have pledged so far!  If you haven’t yet pledged, you may contact our treasurer, Amy Grigsby at 571.248.0524 with questions.

 

All Church Picnic — The Congregational Life Committee and S.O.S. Group invites you to join us on Sunday, August 29th, from 1:00 to 5:00pm at the home of Mike & Charlene Beckett.  Hotdogs, hamburgers, rolls and drinks will be provided.  Bring a side dish or dessert to share, and a chair.  More details to follow!

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OUTWARD

 

Benefit for Burma — This Bluegrass/Country concert featuring August 21st, featuring Fitzmaurice, at 6:00pm on Saturday, August 21st, here on the lawn at Greenwich.  Refreshments and food will be available for purchase.  Also, items woven by refugees will be available for purchase.  There is no admission charge, but a free will offering will be taken to benefit mission programs for Burmese refugees inside Burma and Thailand.

 

Meet the Haspels! — John & Gwen Haspels, our mission partners serving in Africa, will join us on Wednesday, August 25th, from 6:30 to 8:30pm at Greenwich.  Please join us as we hear a presentation on their evangelistic and health ministry efforts in Ethiopia and pray for their work.

 

Volunteer Farm — A group from Greenwich will be headed out to the Volunteer Farm each Wednesday during the next few months.  If you are interested in helping out, please contact Pat Eggers at 540.347.2727.

 

 UPWARD

 

Chancel Choir — Chancel Choir rehearsals commence Wednesday, September 1st, at 7:15pm in the sanctuary.  We warmly welcome new singers!  Come enjoy a great time of fellowship and praise.  Childcare provided.  Contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933 if you have any questions.

 

Children’s Handbells — Our rehearsals commence on Sunday, September 12th, at 9:00am, in the choir room.  All children grades 1st through 5th are welcome to join!  Parents please stay for the first 10 minutes of our first rehearsal.  Contact Lon Quinones at music@greenwichpres.org or 703.754.7933 with any questions.

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Handbell Choir — The Greenwich Handbell Choir has room for more ringers.  This choir is for adults and practices on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:00pm in the music room beginning September 1st.  If interested, contact Debbie Gilbert at 540.347.5761 or 703.402.5046 or at jdgilbert99@gmail.com.

 

 

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“For great is his love toward us, and the faithfulness of the LORD endures forever.”   Psalm 117:2

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