The Great Greenbrier Giveaway
April 17, 2012
The Great Greenbrier Giveaway
We believe God was generous with us when we didn’t deserve it. So we want to be generous with others to help them receive God’s love.
Did you know that generosity was one of the primary factors of the move of the Spirit in the early church? In Acts 2:45, 4:32 the church is described as giving to one another so that there was no need. In fact, this was one of the comments others made about the early church — they took care of each other AND their community.
I am sure you have something that someone else needs and we want to be used to be the solution of generosity. That’s exactly, what we want to do. So let’s look in our closets and garages. We want to bless our community right around us with our excess. A symbol of love to meet the needs in our community!
Bring as much as you can that is new or “gently used” by the church starting April 9th — from 10 to 4 — and we will get it ready for the “Great Greenbrier Giveaway” on Saturday, April 21st from 11am to 1 pm. All items will be FREE.
Men’s Retreat 2012 @ YMCA Silver Beach
March 14, 2012
It’s that time of year. Our annual Greenbrier Church Men’s Retreat is on March 23rd-24th. We are headed to the YMCA Silver Beach retreat center on the Eastern Shore. We are very excited about all they have to offer. We need to have your check in by Sunday, March 18th. The total cost for the retreat is $75 per person.
I am asking everyone that is signed up to reach out to their sphere of influence and encourage the men @ Greenbrier to sign up this Sunday. Our hope is for every man from our church to come out and be a part of the Men’s Retreat. It is an awesome place to connect with each other, establish new friendships and deepen existing ones.
Here are the details for our trip:
1. We will meet at the church on Friday March 23rd at 5:30 pm and will provide sandwiches, chips, & drinks in the fellowship hall.
2. We will receive our travel & room assignments before leaving at 6:00 pm.
3. We are looking for willing drivers of SUV’s & Vans. We will also be taking the Church Van. Please let me know if you can volunteer to drive a group of guys!
4. It will take about 1.5 hours to get there and then we will help direct you to your cottage too get settled.
5. You will need to bring your own pillow and sleeping bag/sheets/blankets. You will have your own bed but no linens!
6. Our 1st ministry session will start by 8:30 pm and end by 10:00.
7. We will have a short devotional at 7:30 am on Sat. morning prior to breakfast (8 to 9 am).
8. We will have a time of friendly competition from 9:15 until 10:45 pm. Then free time until lunch.
9. Lunch is served at 12:30 until 1:30 pm.
10. Make sure your stuff is packed up and ready to be loaded in vehicles.
11. Our 2nd and final ministry session will begin at 2 pm and end by 3:30.
12. Load up in our vehicles and head back to church on Saturday, March 24th arriving at about 5:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 819-1070.
May the Lord bless you and keep you close to His heart!
In His Service,
Pastor Curtis
ANGEL TREE OUTREACH @ GENEVA
December 4, 2011
Where: Geneva Community Center
When: Saturday, December 17th
Time: 5 pm to 7 pm
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. And you know that means our Annual Angel Tree Outreach is just around the corner. Our event is on Saturday, December 17th from 5 PM to 7 PM. This year we will be delivering presents to 100+ children to the Geneva and Chesapeake Mobile Home Park.
Starting November 27th, our Angel Tree will be displayed in the sanctuary. There are 100+ gift tags on the tree with a description of a child along with the gift idea they would like to receive. Each year our Greenbrier families graciously purchase gifts for these incredible children and we pass them out at the outreach on Saturday, December 17th.
We need our Church family to be the hands and feet of Jesus. So pick up a tag, buy a present, deliver it to church no later than Sunday, December 11th. Then join us at Geneva Community Center to deliver our gifts to these precious children.
Please contact Church Office if you are interested in serving this Holiday Season.
Directions to Geneva:
1) Travel I-64 East towards Suffolk.
2) Take the 296A exit and merge onto George Washington Highway
3) Turn left at Camelot Boulevard
4) Turn right onto Deep Creek Blvd
5) At the fork continue right to stay on Deep Creek Blvd
6) Turn right into the Geneva Mobile Home Park. The community center is located towards the back of Geneva Mobile Home Park.
ThanksGIVING Outreach @ Geneva
November 22, 2011
ThanksGIVING Outreach @ Geneva
Tuesday, November 22nd
Life Groups Arrive @ 6:30 PM
See you there!
Here are directions to Geneva Community Center:
1) Travel I-64 East towards Suffolk.
2) Take the 296A exit and merge onto George Washington Highway
3) Turn left at Camelot Boulevard
4) Turn right onto Deep Creek Blvd
5) At the fork continue right to stay on Deep Creek Blvd
6) Turn right into the Geneva Mobile Home Park. The community center is located towards the back of Geneva Mobile Home Park.
Schedule @ Geneva:
6:15 pm Assemble Turkey Baskets
6:30 pm Life Groups arrive
6:45 pm Pray for Families
7:00 pm Deliver Turkey Baskets to Families
8:15 pm ThanksGiving Outreach @ Geneva ends
Come out and be a part of this awesome outreach!
Men’s Day @ the Brew Ranch
October 10, 2011
Day: Saturday, November 5th
Time: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Cost: $25 per person
Men of Greenbrier UNITE!
Come spend an awesome day @ the Brew Ranch with the Men of Greenbrier. There will be team competitions, grilled meat, a challenging message, and a bonfire. FUN, FOOD, and FIRE!!! Every guy should save the date and make sure to join us for this special time.
Here’s the schedule:
2:00 PM Welcome
2:15 PM Team Competitions
5:15 PM Awards Ceremony
5:30 PM Meal Time
6:15 PM Worship
6:30 PM Message
7:00 PM Smore Fellowship
7:30 PM Head over to Triple R
7:45 PM Pray over our Teens
8:00 PM End
YOU don’t want to miss it! Get your ticket this Sunday @ the Information Center. For more information, contact Pastor Curtis @ 819-1070.
Parents Night Out – This Friday, May 27th @ 6:30 pm
May 23, 2011
Parents Night Out
Do you need some time alone with your spouse?
How about a night of shopping without interruption?
Or how about sitting at Barnes and Nobles for 3 hours quietly reading a book?
Enjoy an evening out while your kids have fun at Greenbrier Church! Propel Youth (adult supervised) will have fun activities ready for your children.
Ages
1 to 10 years old
When
Friday, May 27th
6:30 – 9:30pm
Children must be dropped off by 6:30pm and picked up no later than 9:30pm.
Cost
Generous Donations Accepted
(remember, it’s for Propel Youth Mission Trip to London)
Contact
Curtis Williams, Associate Pastor
(757) 819-1070 ext. 407
Additional Info
Diapering is provided for children 1 to 3 years old. Please provide extra diapers or pull-ups, an extra change of clothes and disposable wipes. Children 4 years and older should be fully potty trained and able to use the restroom unassisted. Snacks are provided – please notify us of any food allergies when you sign up. We will do our best to provide snacks that do not pose an allergy risk to your child, however, if you would prefer that we not give your child a snack, please provide one from home so they will not feel left out.
All proceeds will benefit the Propel Youth Mission Trip to London.
Men’s Retreat 2011 @ YMCA Silver Beach
March 15, 2011
It’s that time of year. Our annual Greenbrier Church Men’s Retreat is on March 25th-26th. We are headed to the YMCA Silver Beach retreat center once again on the Eastern Shore. We are very excited about all they have to offer. We need to have your check in by Sunday, March 20th. The total cost for the retreat is $75 per person.
I am asking everyone that is signed up to reach out to their sphere of influence and encourage the men @ Greenbrier to sign up this Sunday. Our hope is for every man from our church to come out and be a part of the Men’s Retreat. It is an awesome place to connect with each other, establish new friendships and deepen existing ones.
Here are the details for our trip:
1. We will meet at the church on Friday March 25th at 5:30 pm and will provide sandwiches, chips, & drinks in the fellowship hall.
2. We will receive our travel & room assignments before leaving at 6:00 pm.
3. We are looking for willing drivers of SUV’s & Vans. We will also be taking the Church Van. Please let me know if you can volunteer to drive a group of guys!
4. It will take about 1.5 hours to get there and then we will help direct you to your cottage too get settled.
5. You will need to bring your own pillow and sleeping bag/sheets/blankets. You will have your own bed but no linens!
6. Our 1st ministry session will start by 8:30 pm and end by 10:00.
7. We will have a short devotional at 7:30 am on Sat. morning prior to breakfast (8 to 9 am).
8. We will have a time of friendly competition from 9:15 until 12:15 pm.
9. Lunch is served at 12:30 until 1:30 pm.
10. Make sure our stuff is packed up and loaded in vehicles.
11. Our 2nd and final ministry session will begin at 2 pm and end by 3:30.
12. Load up in our vehicles and head back to church arriving at about 5:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 819-1070.
May the Lord bless you and keep you close to His heart!
In His Service,
Pastor Curtis
Global Mission Trips 2011
February 20, 2011
Here are the Global Mission Trips we are taking in 2011:
MFuge @ Greenville, SC
July 25-30
Cost: $500
Leader: Kelly Neklason
At MFuge you can roll your sleeves up and get ready to jump right into ministry…our highly tranied FUGE staffers will take care of the details and facilitate the planning for each day. You and your students will get to invest your time and energy into a variety of mission projects (choose between Children’s Ministry, Games & Rec, Social Ministry, Creative Ministry or Painting, Construction, Yardwork). During the day your students will be challenged and stretched as individuals; in the evenings, you’ll have an opportunity to build group unity over dinner, worship, fellowships and Church Group Devotions.
Special Note: There must be 1 adult for every 5 kids
The cost includes all food, transportation, and lodging.
YWAM London
August 18-28
Cost: $1600
Leader: Curtis Williams
Rich teaching and testimony, fervent intercession & worship, practical evangelism and prophetic acts using the arts…
Calling the Church to come together and reach out to the hundreds, thousands of people coming to this one place at this time.
The BONES mission camp gives you the opportunity to join with others in preparing to make an impact at the Notting Hill Carnival. Specifically designed to equip you with tools, ignite you with passion and love for God and people and give you an opportunity to reach out and be part of transforming lives.
Throughout the 10 days before the Carnival there will be dedicated times of teaching, intercession, worship, evangelism and prophetic acts using the arts all in preparation for the 2 final days of Carnival where there will be different opportunities to serve and volunteer during the Carnival itself.
We use the facilities of Notting Hill Community Church and Westbourne Grove Church. The former is the church where the majority of our YWAM base attends on a Sunday and the latter we work with throughout the year, aiding them in any community projects they need.
We have a great need for musicians, for our worship times, for on the street evangelism and in the carnival itself. Music attracts a lot of attention which is unfortunately not something we’ve been able to utilize to the fullest due to a lack of musicians so we would find many ways for those in your group to be useful.
The cost covers all the food, showers and the accommodations (sleeping bags or air mattress and bedding are required as we will be on church floors).
Nepali Rescue Project
w/ KI Nepal (Ramesh)
November 18-26
Focus: Equipping and Training
Leaders: Becky and Eric Watt
Cost: $2500
The team will fly to Kathmandu, Nepal and then on to a central Nepal city to experience first hand the ministry of interdiction, counseling, care, restoration and equipping of girls rescued from human trafficking.
A special conference will also be held to help teach and equip women ministering to these girls. Topics will include Identity in Christ, Basic Discipleship and Spiritual Formation.
The cost includes airfare, food, lodging and transportation.
YWAM Dominican Republic
Homes of Hope
July 8-14
Focus: Construction, Evangelism
Leaders: Curtis Williams and John Ruane
Cost: $1500
The team will build a Home of Hope house for a family in need. We fly into Santa Domingo and then travel 2 hours into the interior of the Island. A family will be pre-selected to receive a Home of Hope.
The construction of the home takes 4 days. It is half cinder block and half wood structure. We will also install furniture and appliances. YWAM uses the Homes of Hope primarily for an in road into a new community. Our team will be one of the first to build a Home of Hope in the Dominican Republic.
The cost includes airfare, food, lodging and transportation.
Thailand
July 2011
Focus: Orphan Care, Evangelism
Leaders: Curtis Williams
Dates: Mid to Late July
Cost: $2800
The team will join Tess and Tyson Bush as they minister at the Hope House Children’s home – play sports, games, teach, and share the Bible. We also travel to remote mountain tribal villages to pray for the sick and share the Gospel.
Hope House Children’s Home is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Most of the kids who come to Hope House Children’s Home were living below the poverty line in remote villages in the highlands of Thailand. They are either abandoned or neglected and have no access to an education. These young children in Thailand are at risk of being sold into prostitution or child labor. Hope House rescues these children from this sad fate by providing them with a place that they can call home. Currently Hope House Children’s Home educates, feeds and clothes 45 destitute children from the surrounding mountain areas.
Tourist days may include going to an elephant camp, tiger camp, temple prayer walk, handicraft villages, and visiting the mall.
The cost includes airfare, food, lodging and transportation.
If you need more information, please contact the Church Office at 757.819.1070. Thank you!
ThanksGiving Outreach @ Geneva
November 20, 2010
ThanksGIVING Outreach @ Geneva
Tuesday, November 23rd
Small Groups Arrive @ 6:30 PM
See you there!
Here are directions to Geneva Community Center:
1) Travel I-64 East towards Suffolk.
2) Take the 296A exit and merge onto George Washington Highway
3) Turn left at Camelot Boulevard
4) Turn right onto Deep Creek Blvd
5) At the fork continue right to stay on Deep Creek Blvd
6) Turn right into the Geneva Mobile Home Park. The community center is located towards the back of Geneva Mobile Home Park.
Schedule @ Geneva:
6:00 pm Assemble Turkey Baskets
6:30 pm Small Groups arrive
6:45 pm Pray for Families
7:00 pm Deliver Turkey Baskets to Families
8:15 pm ThanksGiving Outreach @ Geneva ends
Come out and be a part of this awesome outreach!
A Night in Bethlehem @ Greenbrier — Coming Soon!
November 11, 2010
A Night in Bethlehem @ Greenbrier
Tuesday and Wednesday, December 7th-8th
Gates open @ 6 PM
Admission is Free
Everyone is welcomed!
We are in the final planning stages for what we believe will be a wonderful event for our neighbors and friends to experience. Visitors to Bethlehem will have an opportunity to speak with shepherds, register for the census, sample some bread made in the bakery, visit the Bethlehem Market Shops, and learn some behind the scenes information from some folks who were around in Bethlehem at the time of Jesus’s birth. The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, December 7th-8th. Gates will open at 6PM. If you would like more information or would especially be interested in serving on the team of volunteers to pull it all together please contact Sheri Gaughan at 819-1070 or sherigaughan@greenbrierchurch.com. Bethlehem….It’s more than just a song!