OPMH E Gram (Apr 15, 2007) Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye! ScriptureActs 5:27-32John 20:19-31 Sermon Unless I see, I will not believe . . . — The Rev. Ann Herlin HymnsBecause You Live, O Christ Alleluia, Alleluia! Give Thanks Christ Is Alive! Other Special Music Prelude: O Filii et Filiae – Charles Callahan (b.1951) Introit: Praise Ye the Lord (Psalm 150) Anthem: O Sons and Daughters – Alice Parker and Robert Shaw Offertory: Praeludium in D-Minor – J.S. Bach (1685-1750) Janet Yieh (8th Grade), organ Postlude: Toccata on O Filii et Filiae – Charles Callahan (b.1951) Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall): Coffee hour, hosted by the Communications Committee, will follow the 11:00 am service. Christian Education. (9:40 am)Children’s Education – A sign, posted outside of the Education Building, will guide your children to their classroom. Vacation Bible School – Planning is underway for June 18-22. If you would like to help, please contact Priscilla Andre Coulton (
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). Adult Education (Full course descriptions are in the brochures in the friendship pads in your pew). Heritage Hall: Dr. Craig Evans, Professor of New Testament, Acadia Divinity College, will lead a discussion about recent archaeological discoveries and the extra-canonical gospels. Flounder House (1B) – Bible Study of Philippians: Joy Under Stress continues through April 29. Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups: Youth: Earth Day Clean Up is this Sunday, April 15. · We will meet after coffee hour (you can either wear jeans to church, or bring clothes to change in to). · We’ll be working rain or shine. · No open toed shoes/sandals, etc. · Bring a shovel if you’ve got one. · Bring work gloves if you have them. · We will be wrapping up around 4 pm with pizza. · T-Shirts for the day have been designed and ordered. 20s/30s: All in this age group are welcome to join us for the Monday night dinner and discussion (except 2nd Mondays), First Sunday Brunch, and other occasional social events. For details, contact Mike Campagna (
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or 703.785.4736. Community Ceili Dance: This Sunday from 3-5 pm in Fellowship Hall. Learn Irish Ceili dancing with Dance Master Hugh Conway. Live music by the Irish Breakfast Banks. Suggested donation: $5. per person. Refreshments available. All are welcome. First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal time of fellowship following the 11:00 am service (the first Sunday of each month) in the Elliot House Parlor. We welcome all who are experiencing loss or struggling to find joy in their lives to meet, one-on-one, with a Stephen Minister. Call Susan Grandy (703.836.6701) if you have questions. Men’s Group: Men’s Breakfast on May 3 at 7:30 am. Speaker will be our own David Gardner, co-founder of The Motely Fool. Contact
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to reserve a space. Celebration! Sign up now for Celebration’s married couples retreat, April 27-29 at Roslyn Center in Richmond. For details and to reserve a room, contact Jean Rood at 703.323.9503 or
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Mission Rebuilding Together: On Sat., April 28th, the Meeting House will join with other groups all around Alexandria for a “blitz” day of home repairs for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners. The Meeting House will be responsible for a single house, so we need lots of volunteers (both skilled and unskilled). Contact Atilla Kocsis for more information or to volunteer at 703.549.7110 or
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. Many Thanks for the Lenten Challenge for the United Orphanage and Academy: The combined efforts of Westminster and the Meeting House have succeeded in raising $12,541, with over $3,000 from the Meeting House. When combined with the $10,000 match this means that there will be $22,541 available for disposition as follows: $15,000 for a good used van, $4,000 to construct a new kitchen building, $2,000 to fence the property and $1,541 to establish a van maintenance fund. Considering a Work Camp this Summer? Now is the time to sign up for a trip. Haiti Trip is June 5-8. Contact John Klousia, 703.548.0290 or
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. The Shack Trip is June 24-29. Contact Ellen McCleskey at 703.403.8626 or
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. The Reynosa Trip is July 15-21. Contact Tim Elmore (703.360.0987 or
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) or Laura Cassidy (703.566.6711 or
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). For more information check the Meeting House Web site (www.opmh.org) under Mission Events. Deadlines for registration are April 15. Music: Concert With A Cause: Sunday, May 6 at 4 pm. Singing for Peace: World children’s Choir. This is a professional vocal ensemble that has sung at the White House, the Kennedy Center and dignitaries through the world. Proceeds benefit the United Orphanage and Academy in Moi’s Bridge, Kenya. Church News Church Work Day: The Facilities Committee invites you to a workday at the church on Saturday April 14th from 8 am to 12 noon. We will be sprucing up the grounds and Sanctuary in preparation for the Alexandria Historic Garden Tour that will take place on April 21st. All are welcome. Contact Joe McCoy for additional information (703 535 3575). See you there. |
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