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

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!

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!

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!

Calling ALL 9th through 12th Graders

Come to the biggest party of the year! Come dressed like your favorite Movie Character. There will be FREE FOOD, Go-Kart racing and Water Balloon Jousting! Sit by the fire and roast hot dogs and smores, or go for a hay ride with your friends! It’s gonna be awesome so make sure you come and invite everyone you know!

Here’s the Schedule for Propel Youth:

6:00-7:00 Eating & Hanging out
7:00-7:05 Explanation of Events & Rules
7:05-7:30 Movie Trivia Game (All teams) & Best Dressed Competition
7:30-8:30 Go-Karts, & Movie-Themed Games
7:30-7:45 Team 1=Go Karts Team 2=Battle of Skill Team 3=Battle of Strength Team 4=Battle of Wit
7:45-8:00 Team 1=Battle of Skill Team 2=Battle of Strength Team 3=Battle of Wit Team 4=Go Karts
8:00-8:15 Team 1=Battle of Strength Team 2=Battle of Wit Team 3=Go Karts Team 4=Battle of Skill
8:15-8:30 Team 1=Battle of Wit Team 2=Go Karts Team 3=Battle of Skill Team 4=Battle of Strength
8:30-9:00 Main Event: Water Balloon Jousting
*******Prizes awarded to 1st place team*******

FOR MORE INFO, CALL JOE HEALEY @ 573-5100.

We’ll have bounce houses, cotton candy, snow cones, fun games, and loads of candy for every child. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a fun community event in your community. If you are a first time guest to Greenbrier Church, your Harvest Festival Festival admission is FREE!

Come Join Us !