ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Events

Thank You for Your Support of the People of Haiti

Greenville Community Church sent a total of $3065.00 to help earthquake victims. Our partner in support of the recovery effort is Church World Service. Good Work!

The Food Pantry

The Food Pantry needs donations all year long. One of the biggest needs is for peanut butter. Why not bring a jar of peanut butter to church next week?

Foreign exchange students from Spain

Foreign exchange students from Spain need short-term host families in July 1 – 27. The students are part of a program to improve English language skills and to experience American culture and family life. Host families provide a bed, some meals, transportation to the Course Center in Scarsdale, and a welcoming family environment. You can make a big difference for these students! For further information or to make a recommendation, please contact Bill Findley at 423-505-5152 or william.findley@ef.com.

Sunday Flowers

You are invited to sponsor flowers that are placed under the Cross in the sanctuary each Sunday. The sign-up schedule for 2010 is now open and being filled. Contact the church office or see the chart posted on the bulletin board outside the office select a date. The cost per Sunday is $35.00.

If you signed up for flowers during 2009, please remember to pay for your dates if you haven't done so already.

This is a daily Bible reading guide from Advent 2009 to Advent 2010. It is available in the church foyer.

The Growth Committee has recommended, and Consistory has approved, a reorganization of our Sunday ushering function. The new structure is now being organized and will consist of five usher teams, each with a leader captain). There will be 7 or 8 persons on each team, including the captain, assuming that most eligible usher candidates agree to serve. This structure will provide for better training, a broader spreading of assignments so that no one will usher more than once every 6 or 7 weeks, a readily available list of substitutes when needed, a more effective shepherding function for visitors, and removal of the need for the church office to embark on a recruiting mission every week.

We have a Church Book Discussion Group which meets once a month, usually on the second Tuesday. New members are always welcome. Come and join us!

The next Book Club event will be March 9th at 7:30 p.m. Our book is The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver.

For the location or more information, call or email the church office:

Phone: 914-723-1266, Fax: 914-723-1268,
Email: greenvillecommunitychurch@gmail.com

Lenten Suppers and Spirituality

Lenten suppers and spirituality begin on February 24. Each Wednesday at 7PM you are invited to bring a salad, main dish, or dessert to share for a potluck supper. There will be singing and devotions following the meal.

Recital: Manami Hattori, soprano
Sean Fallen, special guest tenor, Corazon Bisda, piano

On Sunday, March 28, 2010 at 4:30 p.m., the Recital Series will present returning artist Manami Hattori, soprano, in a recital featuring Ravel’s Sheherazade as well as works by Righini, Respighi, and Clara Schumann. The second half will feature duets from Bizet’s Carmen and Puccini’s La Boheme. Sean Fallen, Ms. Hattori’s husband, will be the guest tenor. The featured artists will be accompanied on the piano by Corazon Bisda.

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The Confirmation Class, Year 2

The Confirmation Class, year 2, is in session. Students are at work to learn more of the foundations of Christian faith. The class meets approximately two times per month and will conclude with a celebration of accomplishment on Pentecost Sunday, May 23.

Hymn Sing During Our 10:00 a.m. Worship Service

There will be a Hymn Sing during our 10:00 a.m. worship service on Sunday, February 28. Let’s make a joyful noise together! Put aside the doldrums of winter! Be sure to vote for your favorite hymns with a ballot that can be found on the table in the church foyer.

Youth Trip

We will visit West End Collegiate Church, one of our sister churches in Manhattan, and attend the Sunday morning worship service on February 28th. We will gather at our church parking lot at 10:00 a.m., travel to the Upper West Side for an 11:00 a.m. service, eat at a local restaurant, and then return to the Greenville Community Church manse to talk about the experience. For more information, talk to Pastor Edward.

The Office Hours at Greenville Community Church

The Office Hours at Greenville Community Church are Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. You may contact Elizabeth Follen, our church administrator, during that time for church business. The church telephone number is 723-1266. The FAX number is 723-1268. The church email address is greenvillechurch@gmail.com.

Please feel free to contact Pastor Edward with your news and concerns.