OPMH E Gram (Apr 22, 2007)

Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Scripture

Acts 9:1-20

John 21:1-19

Sermon

The God Who Will Not Leave Us Alone  — Dr. Laha

Hymns

Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing!

Make Me a Captive, Lord

Christ is Alive

Other Special Music

Prelude:       Christ is Alive! Let Christians Sing – Wilbur Held (b.1914)

                     Blest Be the Tie That Binds – Alleluia Ringers at 11:00 Service

Introit:          O God, You Are My God (Psalm 63) Quartet at 8:30 Service

                     Over My Head (Spiritual) Covenant Choir at 11:00 Service

Anthem:       Saul – Egil Hovland (contemporary)

Offertory:     Auf, auf, mein Herz – Wilbur Held (b. 1914)

Postlude:      Come, Ye Faithful, Raise the Strain– Wilbur Held (b. 1914)

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

Christian Education. (9:40 am)

Children’s Education – The children begin a new rotation this Sunday, The Fruit of the Spirit. Check the sign on the first floor to guide children to their classroom. Parents of rising Kindergarteners are invited to a Godly Play orientation during the Sunday School Hour in Flounder House, 1B.

Vacation Bible School – Planning is underway for June 18-22. If you would like to help, please contact Priscilla Andre Coulton ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Adult Education (Full course descriptions are in the brochures in the friendship pads in your pew).

Heritage Hall: The Meeting House during the 19 Century, presented by Don Dahmann.

Flounder House (1B) – Bible Study of Philippians: Joy Under Stress continues through April 29.

Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups:

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: Men’s Breakfast on May 3 at 7:30 am. Speaker will be our own David Gardner, co-founder of The Motely Fool. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it 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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Spirit Luncheon: May 9 at 11:30 am in Heritage Hall. The guest speaker will be Mindy Facenda on the topic of Life Screening. Please make your reservations by May 7. The cost is $10.00.

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

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 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

Facilities Committee Update: In coordination with the History and Archive Committee a new stone path is being installed leading to the Tomb of the Unknown revolutionary War soldier..