OPMH E Gram (Apr 8, 2007)

Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Scripture

Isaiah 65:17-25

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Why Are You Weeping? — Dr. Laha

Hymns

Christ the Lord is Risen today

Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!

Thine is the Glory

Other Special Music

Prelude:       Heroic Music – George Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

                     Spice She Brought and Sweet Perfume – McNeil Robinson (b. 1943)

                     Easter Carillon – Robert Powell (b.1932)

                     Hail, Thee, Festival Day – Hal Hopson (b. 1933)

                     Adult Choir, Brass & Timpani Ensemble, Organ

Introit:          This is the Day the Lord Hath Made (Psalm 118)

Anthem:       Alleluia – Randall Thompson (1899-1984)

Offertory:     Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals – Sigfrid Karg-Elert (1877-1933)

Postlude:      Toccata – Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937)

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

Christian Education. (No classes this Sunday)

Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups:

Youth: No Youth Fellowship.

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 ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.785.4736.

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: Bible Study meets in the Library at 7:30 am on Thursday mornings. Come if you are interested.

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mission

One Great Hour of Sharing: Fish banks will be collected this Sunday. The envelope sets also include a designated offering envelope for this purpose. The offering is to be shared by the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Hunger, and Self Development of People programs.

Katrina Update: To work on hurricane repairs, please contact Beth Roberts (703.548.7938 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Ellen McCleskey (703.403.8626 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

One Great Hour of sharing: Fish banks will be collected on Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday.

You are Invited to: the Alexandria Tutoring Consortium’s Tenth Anniversary on Fri., April 20 from 6-8 pm at the Elizabeth Stone Gallery at 1127 King St. Please respond by April 13 to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Shack Trip is June 24-29. Contact Ellen McCleskey at 703.403.8626 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Reynosa Trip is July 15-21. Contact Tim Elmore (703.360.0987 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Laura Cassidy (703.566.6711 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

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

Easter Sunday: Christ is Risen!

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.