Installation Service: Priscilla Andre-Colton will be installed as the Director of Christian Education at the 11:00 am Service.

Scripture

Magnificat Redux – Dr. Laha

Hymns

Other Special Music

Prelude:    All My Hope on Thee is Founded – Michael Burkhardt (b.1957)

Introit:       The One is Blest – Quartet at 8:30, Scottish Psalter

                  Father, We Adore You – Covenant Choir at 11:00 am, T.C. Strom

Anthem:    Eternal Light – K. Lee Scott (contemporary56)

Offertory: Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing – at 8:30 am, Paul Manz (b. 1919)

                  The Beatitudes – Ken Dulabhan, Tenor at 11:00 am, A.H. Malotte (1895-1964)

Postlude:   Blessed Are They Who Serve in Faith Unswerving – Johannes Brahms (1833-1897)

Coffee Hour (Fellowship Hall): Coffee hour, hosted by the Education Committees, will follow the 11:00 am service.

Christian Education. (9:40 am)

Education Building: This Sunday children in Kindergarten through Grade 6 will travel to Kenya with the Global Missions Team. You don’t want to miss this! Join us in Fellowship Hall.

Adult Education: Course descriptions are posted on the web site, www.opmh.org.

Heritage Hall: The Social Gospel – Then and Now. Taught by R. Bruce Douglas, Director of the Reformed Institute.

Westminster Hall: Phillipians: Joy Under Stress, a Bible study taught by Hal Collums, Vicki Pedrick, and Ed Willis. In today’s class, Paul urges the Philippians to live in unity, humility, and obedience to Christ as they face difficulties.

Thursday Morning Bible Study: Blessed are you: The Beatitudes of Jesus in Scripture and in Life. Meets in Flounder House, Room 1B at 9:30 pm from Feb 22 through March 29. Led by Priscilla Andre-Colton. Please call the church office or email Priscilla to sign up.

Tuesday Evening Bible Study: The Book of Exodus. Meets in Flounder House, Room 1B at 7:30 pm through March 27. (No class on Feb 20.) Led by Ann Herlin.

Inquirer’s Class: This class will be held on March 4 and 11 at 9:40 am in Fellowship Hall. Please attend if you are considering membership. The class offers an overview of Presbyterian thought as well as of the particular mission and ministry of the Meeting House.

First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal coffee and conversation hour following the 11:00 am service (the first Sunday of each month) in the Elliot House Parlor. These monthly meetings are for those who have experienced loss and would like to share a time of fellowship and support. Call Susan Grandy (703.836.6701) if you have questions.

Reformed Institute: Watch for their offerings (www.reformedinstitute.org) and/or contact Mary Hill at 703.518.5125.

Men’s Bible Study: Meet in the Elliot House Library on Thursday mornings at 7:30 am.

Celebration: We honor our newlyweds and engaged couples at a festive brunch on Sunday, March 4 at 12:15 pm in Heritage hall. This is an informal occasion featuring delicious food, lively conversation, and the opportunity to connect with other couples and compare notes on weddings, honeymoons, and first year discoveries. Call Olivia Michener at 703.780.4905 to RSVP.

Gather Ye OPMH Saints and Sinners on March 18^th – Souls of all ages put on your dancing shoes and march into the Mount Vernon Knights of Columbus Hall for a fun-filled evening of food, music, and dancing. Leprechauns, good luck and charm abound for our 2007 Congregational Dinner. Reception, 5:30; Dinner; 6:00; and dancing ‘round 7:00 pm. Sign up begins soon.

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper: Tuesday, Feb 20, from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Come join the fun for all ages as you eat your fill of pancakes and support the Meeting House work camps and mission trips. No charge, donations encouraged.

Mission Opportunity for Young and Old: The Intergenerational Mission Committee, in cooperation with ALIVE, will hold a house wares and clothing drive through Feb 20. Please bring your items to the boxes in Fellowship Hall.

Larger Church Committee: Exploring ways to support policies that reflect God’s will on earth. An initial meeting to discuss an advocacy effort around homelessness and affordable housing will take place on Tuesday, March 6 in Westminster Hall at 7:30 pm. RSVP to Kathryn Godfrey at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by Mar 2.

Music

Concert With a Cause: Sunday, February 11 at 4 pm, “Four Hand & Four Feet: Music for Two Pipe Organs” by Wayne Earnest and Janet Yieh in music of Bach, Burkhardt, Callahan, Handel, Holst, and others. Benefit: Bienvenidos, a tutoring and cross-cultural program for Latino students.