Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

Easter Sunday:

Worship Services (8:30 and 11:00 am)

Sermon Everlasting Love — Dr. Laha

Christian Education: No classes this week.

Special Offering: One Great Hour of Sharing fish banks may be brought forward during the offering this Sunday. You are also invited to make a special contribution to this denomination-wide offering by using the special envelope in the pew rack, or by writing “OGHS” on the memo line. These gifts go to support Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program, and the Self-Development of People projects.

Opportunities to Give or Serve:

Help Identify Social Justice Issues in our Community: Meeting House organizers for V.O.I.C.E. – Virginians Organized for Interfaith Community Engagement – are holding meetings to help identify an advocacy agenda for this new organization. Join a meeting in the Elliot House parlor after the 11:00 am service on March 30, or contact Marsha Rhea at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Mexico Mission Work Camp – Members and friends of OPMH will travel to Reynosa, Mexico from July 20-26 to build a home for a Mexican family in partnership with Faith Ministries. Registration and a 50% deposit must be received in the Church Office by April 30. Work camp brochures and registration forms are available in the Narthex or may be obtained via e-mail. For more details on this long-time OPMH mission event, contact Tim Elmore ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Laura Cassidy ( This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ).

Vacation Bible School 2008 will be held June 23-27. If you would like to volunteer for this special week of learning and fun, contact Kristine Eelkema at 703.836.9871 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Upcoming Events / Register Now:

Celebration – Deadline is Sunday!: Sign up now for the Married Couple retreat on Sat., March 29 from 9 am – 4 pm at Clifton Presbyterian church in Clifton, VA. The theme of the day-long retreat is “The Soul-work of Marriage.” The cost is $55 per couple and includes lunch. Our retreat leader will be Marjory Bankson, who, along with her husband Peter, is a much sought-after relations retreat leader, working artist, and author. To register, contact Jean or Larry Rood at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703.323.9503.

Young Adult Retreat – Got Time? Join young adults from around the presbytery for a time of fellowship, relaxation, worship, and theological reflection at Meadowkirk Restreat Center in Middleburg (just an hour away), April 18-20. The cost is only $25 for the entire weekend (meals included) due to generous support from the Presbytery. The topic will focus on our stewardship of time. For more information, or to RSVP, contact Ann Herlin at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it by March 31.

SPIRIT Group Outing to Fredericksburg on April 30: Plans are to allow a choice of visits to two different sites. One option is Belmont, the former residence of American figure painter Gari Melchers. The second option is the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park. Lunch will follow at Brock’s Riverside Grill, overlooking the Rappahannock River in Old Town Fredericksburg.

Ongoing Events:

First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers hosts an informal time of fellowship on the first Sunday of each month for those who are experiencing a difficult or challenging time and would welcome a willing listener. We meet in the Elliot House parlor following the 11:00 am service. If you would like more information or would like to spend one-on-one time with a Stephen Minister, call Susan Grandy at 703-780-4134 or 703.299.4749.

20s30s –This group is open to all in their 20s and 30s (married, single, members, visitors, friends). Join us Monday nights for dinner and discussion at 913 Oronoco Street at 7 pm. For more info., call Mike Campagna at 703-785-4736 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Adult Choir rehearses on Thursdays, at 7:30 pm in the balcony. Everyone is welcome!

Children’s Choir’s rehearses on Sundays, in room 22, Education Building. 12:05-12:50 pm.

More on Sunday’s service (March 23, 2008):

Scripture

Jeremiah 31:1-6

Matthew 28:1-10

Hymns

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Christ Is Alive

Thine Is the Glory

Other Special Music

Prelude: My Sprit Be Joyful – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)

Introit: This is the day which the Lord has made – C Callahan (b. 1951)

Anthem: The Lord is Risen Indeed! Hallelujah! – Wm Billings (1746-1800)

Offertory: Jesus Christ is Risen Today – Robert Hobby (b.1962)

Postlude: Hallelujah! (from Messiah – G.F Handel (1685-1759)

Coffee Hour: Join us in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 am service. The host this week is the Outreach Committee.

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