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OPMH E Gram (Sep 9, 2007) Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Rally Day! We welcome the Rev. Dr. Frances Taylor Gench to our pulpit this morning. Morning Services (8:30 and 11:00 am) Scripture Psalm 78:1-8 Matthew 28:16-20 Sermon Disciple-izing — Dr. Gench Hymns Praise, My Soul, The King of Heaven Lord When I Came Into This Life How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord Other Special Music Prelude: Partita on “Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” – Robert A Hobby Introit Alleluia – William Boyce Anthem: Let Heavenly Music Fill This Place – Gordon Young Offertory: Land of Rest – Charles Callahan Postlude: Allegro Maestoso from Organ Sonata # 2 – Felix Mendelssohn Lemonade on the Lawn: Join us behind the Sanctuary after 10:00 am service. Hosted by the Membership Committee. Christian Education. Sunday morning education classes and Bridges to Worship resume this Sunday Childrens Education: Classes for children, age 3 years through Grade 12 meet at 9:30 in the Education building and Flounder House. Children in grades 1-5 are invited to Fellowship Hall for a movie as we begin the first rotation of the fall. Bridges to Worship (B2W): Parents of first time B2W children are encouraged to join your child as they leave the Sanctuary if this will help your child feel more comfortable. All parents of children who attend B2W are asked to pick their children up from our new locations in the Education Building (Room 26 or Heaven) and to sign up to serve as door keeper for one Sunday. Sign up will be held today at Lemonade on the Lawn. Adult Education Today: Dr. Frances Taylor Gench will lead the Adult Education class in Heritage Hall at 9:40 am. Her topic will be “Women in the Gospels”. Next Sunday our “Insights From the Gospels” series continues with Dr. John Yieh. Tuesday Morning Bible Study: A new Bible study, led by Dr. Laha, will begin this fall. It will take place on Tuesday mornings in Heritage Hall from 9-10:30 am. The first class will run from Sep 25 to Nov 27 and will focus on Luke. This class is open to all members of OPMH and their friends. Students will be expected to read and study the lesson before each class and to come ready to share their insights and questions. The study book is available for purchase in the Church Office. Each student should also have a good study Bible in the New Revised Standard Version. Plan now to be part of this exciting and informative class by marking the dates on your calendar and by calling the Church Office to register for the class so we can know how many to set up for. And don’t forget to invite your friends and neighbors! If childcare would be helpful let us know that as well. Should enough people desire it, we will do our best to provide it. Feel free to call Dr. Laha with any other questions you might have. Wednesday Evening Bible Study: The Book of Acts, 7:30-8:30 pm, Flounder 1b, Sept. 19–Nov. 28. In Jesus’ death and resurrection, the church was born. Acts gives us a window into the early history of the church, and provides a narrative of Paul’s life and ministry that helps set the context for many of his letters. Above all, Acts is a testimony to the power of the Holy Spirit as it empowers Jesus’ followers to spread the good news that we still receive today. Led by the Rev. Ann Herlin. Please RSVP to the Church Office; books are $12. Sunday Morning Bible Study: The Gospel of Matthew, 9:40-10:40 am, Oct. 7-Dec. 23, Flounder 1b. What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? The early church had a manual on discipleship – the Gospel of Matthew. Come join us for an in-depth study of the book that comes first in the New Testament because of its importance in the life of the church. The class will use the Matthew study book in the Lifeguide Bible Study series, which divides the story of Jesus into two parts. The first part, “Discovering the King,” will be covered during the fall semester. The spring semester will address the second part, “The Rejection and Resurrection of the King.” Please contact the Church Office to register; books are $6. Class facilitators: Lee Posey, Tom Roberts, Ed Willis, and Hal Collums. Reformed Institute: Look on the web site for these special offerings. Fellowship, Study, and Prayer Groups: Youth: Confirmands: There will be an informational meeting with confirmands (9th graders and above) and parents in Fellowship Hall on Sep 16 at 9:40 am. For more information, contact Priscilla in the church office. Looking for volunteers – Please let Cristy know at
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if you are interested in helping chaperone the Youth Lock-In on Sept. 29, here at the Church. I can promise a memorable experience for all! Take me out to the ball game: The Youth are heading to RFK Stadium for a Nationals game on Sun., Sep 16th, after the 11:00 am service. We have extra tickets for anyone who wants to join us. Tickets are $14 each. Please contact Cristy
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if you want to join us. 20s/30s: This group is open to all in the 20s and 30s (married, single, members, visitors, and friends). Please check future September bulletins for up coming events or call Mike Campagna at 703.785.4736 or
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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. Married couples of all ages are invited to join Celebration at its opening event that will be held at 7:00 pm on Sat., Sept. 15 at the home of Cindy Douglass and Mark Yachmetz. Each couple is asked to bring an appetizer or a dessert, plus their beverage of choice. Please make your reservation by contacting Jean or Larry Rood, 703-323-9503 or
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Join a Group to Attend the Maryland Renaissance Fair: Anyone interested in getting a group to attend the Maryland Renaissance Fair? The Fair is fun to attend in costume and a great intergenerational activity for families with children of all ages. The Maryland Renaissance Fair is held in Crownsville, MD every weekend through Oct. Call Lisa Anderson at 703- 549-5609 or cell, 703-851-0189 or
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Community Ceili Dance Classes starting Sept. 16 at OPMH Fellowship Hall, Sun. afternoon, 3-5:30 pm. They are open to beginners and anyone interested in learning a couples country dance from beginning to end. Children are welcome if they are old enough to participate in the dancing; no childcare is provided. Hugh Conway teaches each dance from the beginning. Live music is provided by the Irish Breakfast Band and friends and refreshments available at cost. Wear leather soled comfortable shoes to dance in. This is NOT step dancing and is not hard on the knees or ankles. Cost is $5 per person. Save the Date: All Church Retreat - October 19 - 21 at Massanetta Springs. More details coming. Mission Rebuilding Louisiana: Rebuilding Together Alexandria’s next trip to the Gulf will be Oct 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 Corporations’s generous support, lodging and meals will be paid for. Volunteers only have to arrange their transportation. Please call/email RTA with your interest or questions! We need to know if you’re joining us by Mid-Sep: 703.836.1021 or
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Music: Our organist and choir director for September is Lois Lehrer, who has served military chapels in Europe, churches in Washington State and New Jersey and most recently eight years with Our Savior Lutheran in Arlington. She was a student of Paul Manz at Concordia College in St. Paul, and with Harold Rohlig at Huffinton College in Montgomery, AL Churchwide News: Lunch on the Lawn: Join us on Sep 23 for lunch and fellowship in the churchyard with guest preacher Brian Blount, the new president of Union Seminary/Presbyterian School of Christian Education. Lunch tickets will be on sale beginning this Sunday in front of the Sanctuary after the worship services. Worship Sound System Guild: Would you like to help people hear the worship service and make recordings for shut-ins? We are seeking volunteers to operate the Meeting House sound and video equipment during worship services. You will be trained. No experience is necessary. All you need is an aptitude for knob turning and button pushing and an inclination to lend a hand. Contact Skip Bea at 703.549.7040 or
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