ANNOUNCEMENTS

Upcoming Events Calendar
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Sun. Jan. 8 at 10AM	EPIPHANY CARDS will be distributed during the service
Tue. Jan. 10 at 7:30PM	Book Club meets at the Manse
Sat. Jan. 14 at 9AM	Consistory Meeting in the Lounge
Sat. Jan. 21 at 7:30PM	Feed, Pray, Love Talent Show. Whether or not you made the first one, you won't want to miss this one. Price of admission is non-perishable food items.
Sun. February 26 at 4PM	Concert Series: Winter Cushion Concert

Announcement and Event Details

Epiphany Cards Distribution January 8th

EPIPHANY CARDS will be distributed next Sunday, January 8. Epiphany Cards are small notes printed with a message such as “Abundance,” “Growth” or “Reconsider.” With Epiphany cards, there is the recognition that God has more to say that we usually are ready to hear. We put up blocks. We are resistant. So Epiphany cards help us to break out of our resistance. You will be invited to take one card and trust that God has a message for you for the year 2012 through that card.

Christmas Shoes

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CHRISTMAS SHOES PROJECT. This year we provided Payless Shoe gift cards (each worth $25) for 178 children and youth in need at the Coachman Family Center. This has been a difficult year for many families and it is often the children who suffer most. Thank you for brightening the Christmas for local people in need.

Pledges

Pledges for the church budget are being received for the upcoming year. If you have not made a pledge, but would like to do so, there is still time. Forms are available in the narthex or in the church office. There are many ways to deliver your pledge: place your completed form in the offerig plate on Sunday; send it to the church; send an email to the church with the necessary information; or call Liz Follen in the church office. Thank you in advance for your support!

Nursery School Openings

Our Nursery School has openings for next year. The class lists normally fill up quickly. Contact the church office if you would like to reserve a place.

Help the People of Somalia

Help the people of Somalia through Reformed Church World Service (RCWS). East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in decades, causing widespread hunger, starvation, and displacement of people from their homes. RCWS has responded with initial aid of $13,500. You may contribute to Greenville Church to extend our denomination's support. All contributions are sent entirely to RCWS.

OUR CONCERT SERIES 2011-2012 Continues...

FEBRUARY 26 at 4PM

Winter Cushion Concert with Baritone Giuseppe Spoletini

All Aboard:
Come join this conductor on a musical journey of the world!

Freewill donation

CDs by Church Musicians Available

Would you like a CD of one of our church musicians? Currently available are:

• Now Sings My Soul by Giuseppe Spoletini
• Sunnyside Blues by David Shenton
• O Sole Trio by Giuseppe Spoletini, David Shenton and Erin Shields

Contact the church office for more information

Get Ready! Get Set! Go to Sunday school!

WE HAVE A GREAT SUNDAY SCHOOL! Every Sunday of the year Greenville Church offers special programming for children and youth! . Each week, children and youth are invited to begin the worship service with their family, come forward for the children's message, and then go to their classes in the lower level. Parents may pick their children up after the worship service in Hessler Hall, where refreshments are available for all.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL IS GROWING and we are looking for more teachers. Teachers will volunteer for a four-week block of Sundays, two or three times in the course of a year. Our curriculum is Bible based, age appropriate, and geared to make going to Sunday School both fun and a time of growing in personal faith. For more information, talk to Janice Meyers or Pastor Edward.

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?

Church Book Discussion Group

We have a Church Book Discussion Group which meets once a month, usually on the second Tuesday, at 7:30PM. New members are always welcome. Come and join us!

The Book Club will next meet on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Manse. Everyone is invited to join in the conversation and stay for delicious refreshments! The book is People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks.

For more information, call or email the church office:

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

January Consistory Meeting

A Consistory meeting will be held on Saturday, January 14, at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in the lounge.

The Blue Envelopes

Thank you for the Blue Envelopes! Each year, Greenville Community Church pays assessments to the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Our assessments support the local, regional and worldwide programs of the RCA. We are asked to pay $90 for each of our active church members. Blue envelopes may be used at any time. Thank you again to everyone who has contributed so far.

Bible Study Series

The Wednesday Bible study series: All are welcome. This is an opportunity to grow in faith and increase in joy. The sessions all begin at 8PM in the lounge when scheduled.

Bible Study classes offer an opportunity to explore faith through the Bible and other sources.

There are separate studies offered throughout the year on Wednesday evenings.

Knowledge of the Bible is not a necessity.

Helping participants learn more about the Bible and developing their faith is the intent of the classes.

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.