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Home  Church Life This Sunday eGram - April 6, 2008
OPMH E Gram (Apr 6, 2008)
Sunday:
Worship Services (8:30 and 11:00 am)
Sermon Resident Aliens — Dr. Laha
A Congregational Meeting will be held immediately following 11:00 worship service, for the purpose of electing elders, deacons, and trustee for the Class of 2011.
For Children and Youth: Classes meet for all ages. Children in grades 1-5 will begin a new series of workshops today learning about our worship service. Members of the Senior High Sunday School class will be leading workshops. Please check the directory board for grade and workshop assignments.
For Adults
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Bible Study: Parables, Westminster Hall. This course runs through May 11. Come join us for an in-depth study of parables in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke, using the study book “Parables: Stories for Life in God’s World” in the Kerygma Program series. Books are $16. Class facilitiators: Lee Posey, Tom Roberts, and Hal Collums.
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Looking at C.S. Lewis, Heritage Hall, taught by the Rev. Dr. Ben McCoy, through April 13. This class will examines the writings of C.S. Lewis; this Sunday focusing on his contribution to literature for children..
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Environmental Stewardship: Faith, Policy, and Action, Fellowship Hall, April 6, 13, 20, & 27
This Sunday: Faith and Environment: What’s the Connection? (April 6)
OPMH recently joined Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light (GWIPL), a non-profit initiative that helps congregations, religious institutions and others in the Washington, DC area work for a more just, sustainable and healthier creation. GWIPL Project Director Allison Fisher will explain how other faith communities are participating in this national movement and how GWIPL can be a resource to OPMH. Also, Kent Myers, of the Environmental Stewardship Advocacy Group will discuss links between our environment and our faith, recounting the story of how a Reformed theologian was led to see a connection and developed a new aspect of his faith. This will be followed by breakout discussions, allowing you to discuss your thoughts and questions in smaller groups.
Upcoming Weeks:
Week 2, we welcome Senator Patsy Ticer as we examine regional challenges. Please e-mail any anticipated questions for Senator Ticer to Kent Myers at
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Week 3 former Governor Mark Warner will lead a discussion of environmental stewardship on the national level. Please e-mail any anticipated questions for Governor Warner to Cindy Gurne at
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Week 4 will wrap up the series, calling for personal commitment.
Sunday Evening
Youth: No Youth fellowship tonight.
During the Week
Wednesday Night Bible Study: Judges and Ruth continues in Flounder 1B from 7:30-8:30 pm.
Opportunities to Give or Serve:
Church Work Day: Sat., April 12 from 8-12, hosted by the Facilities Ministry. Opportunities for gardening, yard work, painting, small repair projects and general cleaning will be available and all ages and skill levels. All are welcome. Contact Joe McCoy at 703.535.3575.
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. For more details on this long-time OPMH mission event, contact Tim Elmore (
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) or Laura Cassidy (
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).
West Virginia Work Camp – Closer to home, a group will travel to Pursglove, WV (just outside Morgantown) to help with light home repairs, June 22-27. Register now! For more information, contact Camilo Bearman at
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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
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Registration forms will be available beginning April 15 in the Church Office, Fellowship Hall, and on our website.
Upcoming Events / Register Now:
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
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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.
Concert with a Cause: Sunday, April 27 at 3:00 pm – Children’s Chorus of Washington, Joan Gregoryk, Founder and Artistic Director. This professional children’s chorus has sung in such prestigious venues as the Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. They have performed great woks with many distinguished groups, including the National Symphony Orchestra, the Washington Chorus, Choral Arts Society, Cathedral Choral Society, and Master Chorale. The benefit is the United Orphanage and Academy in Moi’s Bridge, Kenya.
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.
Dine With Nine Dinner Groups – If you’d still like to join a dinner group, contact the Church Office. If you have questions, please contact Olivia Michener at 703.780.4905. Bon appetit!
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 and for brunch following 11:00 worship the 1st Sunday of each month. For more info., call Mike Campagna at 703-785-4736 or
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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):
Luke 24: 13-35
Christ is Risen! Shout Hosanna!
Open My Eyes That I May See
Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds
Prelude: Deck Yourself, My Soul, With Gladness – J.S. Bach (1685-1750)
Introit: Come risen Lord, and deign to be our guest – George Wallance Briggs (1875-1959)
Anthem: O Sacred Feast – Healey Willan (1880-1968)
Offertory: Eternal God, Whose Power Upholds – Dale Wood (1934-2003)
Postlude: Good Christians All, Rejoice and Sing! – Helmut Walcha (1907-1991)
Coffee Hour: Join us in Fellowship Hall after the 11:00 am service. The host this week is the Stewardship Committee.
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