Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Pentecost Sunday: the morning service is at 10:00 am this Sunday

Scripture

Acts 2:1-21 

Sermon
The Untamed Wind  — Dr. Laha 

Hymns

Come, O Spirit, Dwell Among Us
Come, Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove
Wind Who Makes All Winds That Blow 

Other Special Music

Prelude:       Theme and Variations 1, 2, & 3 on ‘Veni creator’ – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Introit:          Bless the Lord, My soul and Being (Psalm 104) C.H.H. Parry (1848-1918)

Anthem:       Pentecost – Hal Hopson (b. 1933)

Offertory:     Variation 4 on ‘Veni creator’ – Maurice Duruflé (1902-1986)

Postlude:      Komm, Gott, Schöpfer, heiliger Geist – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

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

Christian Education. (Sunday classes do not meet during the summer months)

Vacation Bible School – Registration forms are now available in the narthex, the church office, the Education Building, and our church website. The deadline for registration is May 31, 2007

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

Tuesday Night Bible Study: Study the Letter to the Galations on Tuesday Evenings at 7:30 in Flounder 1b. Classes continue through May 29.

Inquirer’s Class: Scheduled for Jane 3 and 10 from 8:30-9:45 am in Fellowship Hall. These sessions are designed for those considering membership in the Meeting House, or who have recently joined the church.

First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal time of fellowship following the 10:00 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.

Community Ceili Dance: June 10 from 3-5:30 pm in Fellowship Hall. Learn Irish Ceili dancing with Dance Master Hugh Conway. Live music by the Irish Breakfast Band. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Refreshments available. All are invited.

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 .

For more information check the Meeting House Web site (www.opmh.org) under Mission Events.

Pentecost Offering: This offering will be received this Sunday. The Meeting House designates 40% to ALIVE. The remainder will support General Assembly programs for Child Advocacy and ministries with youth and young adults. Mark “Pentecost Offering” on the memo line and make checks payable to OPMH.

Family-to-Family Mission: This is one of the major mission projects of the Meeting House. Each week our volunteers process and approve some $1,600 to families in financial need. Clients are referred by social workers and checks are written directly to the company to which money is owed. About 100 checks are written each month.

Concert With A Cause: On June 8 at 8 pm, Bonnie Rideout, renowned Scottish Fiddler, will play. Rideout has 13 solo albums, and her CD A Scottish Christmas became a New York Time “Top Ten” Holiday Best Seller. Proceeds benefit the Christian Hospital at Taxila. American Presbyterian medical missionaries founded the hospital in 1922. It is known for delivering quality low-cost health care to residents of northern Pakistan. It is also known for prevention of blindness and restoration of sight.

Wayne Earnest will be taking a sabbatical this summer. Mrs. Ina Berkey will serve as organist during Wayne’s study period. Please join the Personnel and Worship Committees in welcoming Ina.

Summer musicians needed while the choirs are on break Jun 17 thru Sep 2. Since Wayne will be on sabbatical, please contact Ina Berkey at 703.978.8558 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it with your name, date, title & composer/arranger.

Summer Worship Schedule: Beginning May 27, there will be one morning worship service at 10:00 am in the Sanctuary. During Sundays in June and July there will also be an evening service at 6:30 pm in Heritage Hall.