OPMH E Gram (Aug 19, 2007)
Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Morning Service (10:00 am)
This is Work Camp Sunday!
Scripture
Matthew 6:25-33
Philippians 4:4-7; 10-13
Luke 12:49-56
Sermon
Reflection - The Rev. Ann Herlin

Hymns
Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore
Open My Eyes That I May See
We are One in the Spirit (See Insert)

Other Special Music
Prelude:    Southern Harmony Melody - P Keith
Anthem:    Unidos, Unidos - See Insert
Offertory:    Este es el Dia - See Insert

Lemonade on the Lawn: Join us behind the Sanctuary after 10:00 am service. Hosted by the Administration Committee.

Christian Education. (Sunday classes do not meet during the summer months)
Childcare Volunteers Needed: Are you looking for a wonderful way to &quotget engaged&quot with the children from our church family? Please help by taking care of our children during the 11:00 worship service. It is a wonderful opportunity for volunteers to meet the parents and children of OPMH. We are recruiting volunteers for the Nursery, Toddler, 2s and 3s (combined) and 4 year old rooms. We have reached out to many parents via e-mail. However, if we have missed any parents or if others of you would like to volunteer to help care for our children, please contact Priscilla Andre-Colton at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-549-6670.

The Education Ministry will host a training session for all leaders of children and youth on Wednesday, August 29, 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be available upon request. Questions or need more information, please contact Priscilla Andre-Colton or Cristy Gallagher at 703.549.6670.

Mark Your Calendars now for the Tuesday morning adult bible study. This ten week study, led by Dr. Laha, will meet in Heritage Hall from 9:00-10:30 am beginning Sept. 25. The first series will focus on the gospel of Luke. All are welcome.

Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups:
Youth: Please let Cristy know at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it if you want to join the Youth at the Nationals vs. Braves game on September 16. The game starts at 1:35 pm, so we will leave right after worship that Sunday. Price of tickets TBD. All RSVPs need to be in by August 26.
Chaperones Needed: Please let Cristy know if you are interested in helping chaperone the Youth Lock-In on September 29, here at the church. We can promise a memorable experience for all!!
20s/30s:

This group is open to all in the 20s and 30s. Our "official" activities are on hiatus over the summer, but contact Make Campagna (703.785.4736) or Amy Anderson ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) to be added to the mailing list.
First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: An informal time of fellowship on 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 (703-780-4134 or 703.836.6701) if you have questions.
On the Go: A trip is planned for 10 am Wednesday, September 5, to Huntley Meadows Park, a wetland preserve. This is located a short distance off Route 1 South, Alexandra. A park naturalist will present a short program in the center. John Mills, a member of OPMH, will guide participants on a boardwalk tour through the park after the program. Lunch will follow at the Italian Pie, located on Route 1 South. The church bus will return to OPMH between 1:30 and 2 pm. The fee will be $7 per person (excluding lunch costs). Please arrive at the OPMH parking lot by 9:45 am. Anyone interested in this event should call the church office at 703.549.6670 to sign up for the trip sponsored by the Spirit Group. The OPMH Spirit Group aims to provide fellowship and learning opportunities particularly for those 55 and older, but all are welcome.
Save the Date: All Church Retreat - October 19 - 21 at Massanetta Springs. More details coming.

Mission
Each month, the Environmental Issues Advocacy Group shares ideas of how OPMH can better care for God's creation. The focus is on transportation this month. Have you ever considered commuting to work or running errands in a different manner? Taking public transit, biking, or walking are all ways to connect with your neighborhood while reducing your carbon footprint (amount of greenhouse gas (CO2) emitted through burning fossil fuels).
This is Workcamp Sunday! The service will be led by participants from the Meeting House mission trips, and will include reflections on their experiences.
Mentor Orientation Event (free) on Wednesday, August 29, 6 - 8:30 pm at the Lyceum. More than 200 Alexandria youth need mentors. This event is sponsored by the Alexandria Mentoring Partnership. For more information about the Partnership, visit www.alexandriava.gov/mentoring. Reference flyers with more information are available in the Church Office.
Rebuilding Together Alexandria is taking its fifth trip to the Gulf to help rebuild houses and we need you! This fall's trip is October 14-20. We'll stay in New Iberia, LA and travel 15-20 minutes to rehab hurricane -impacted houses in close-by neighborhoods. Thanks to Countrywide Financial Corporation's generous support, all lodging and meals will be paid. Volunteers only have to get themselves there! Please call or email RTA for more information or to sign up at 703-836-1021 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Music:
Adult Choir resumes rehearsals on Thursday, Sep 6 at 7:30 pm in the balcony. Everyone is welcome!

Churchwide News:
Our photo directories have arrived! If you or your family were photographed for the directory, please stop by the Church Office to pick up your copy (one per family please.) The directories are available Monday through Friday from 8:30-4:30.

Workcamp Sunday Information:

Participating in Meeting House Mission Trips this year
Mexico    West Virginia    
Brian Alexander    David Anderson    
Sam Alexander    Camilo Bearman    
Elizabeth Anderson    Banna Dunn    
Laura Cassidy    Grace Dunn    
Lynn Connette-McClintock    Tim Elmore    
Katherine Davidson    Denise Ferguson    
Meredith Davidson    Michaela Mayer    
Michael Davidson    Ellen McCrary-Mayer    
Nancy Davidson    Bob Neitz    
Dona de Leon    
Abigail Dillingham    Kenya    
Cindy Douglass    Judith Dahmann    
Jaron Drucker    Rhonda O'Bannon    
Morgan Drucker    
Randy Drucker    Mississippi    
Ronda Drucker    Don Dahmann    
Cate Elmore    Lee Klousia    
Katherine Gardner    David Pace    
Margaret Gardner    
Alice Howarth    
Andrew Howarth    
Brad Kenimer    
Amanda Poe    
Juli Smith    
Jane Winslow    
Peter Winslow    








Unidos, Unidos

Unidos, Unidos
En su nombre unidos (2x)
Pues en este mundo
Paz y amor tendremos (2x)

Unidos, siempre unidos,
Tomados de la mano
Iremos por el mundo
Cantandole a Dios.

La gloria de Jesus
Al fin resplandecera
Y el mundo entonces sabra
Que Tu eres Dios.


We are One in the Spirit


Somos uno en Espiritu y en el Se&#209or
Somos uno en Espiritu y en el Se&#209or
Y oramos que un dia sea completa nuestra union


Chorus (Spanish)
Y que somos Christianos lo sabran, lo sabran,
Porque unidos estamos en su amor.

We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, (2x)
and we pray that full unity will one day be restored

Chorus (English)
And they'll know we are Christians by our love, by our love,
yes they'll know we are Christians by our love.

We will walk with each other, we will walk hand in hand, (2x)
and together we'll spread the news that God is in our land:
Chorus (Spanish)

We will work with each other, we will work side by side, (2x)
and we'll guard each one's dignity and save each one's pride:
Chorus (English)

All praise to the Father, from whom all things come,
and all praise to Christ Jesus, God's only Son,
and all praise to the Spirit, who makes us one.
Chorus (Spanish)

This is the Day (Este Es El Dia)


This is the day (2x)     Este es el dia (2x)
That the Lord has made. (2x)     Que hizo Jehova (2x)
Let us rejoice (2x)     Nos gozaremos (2x)
And be glad in it. (2x)     Y alegraremos en el. (2x)

This is the day that the Lord has made Este es el dia que hizo Jehova,
Let us rejoice and be glad in it.     Nos gozaremos y alegraremos en el.
This is the day (2x) Este es el dia (2x)
That the Lord has made     Que hizo Jehova.