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OPMH E Gram (Apr 20, 2008) Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Sunday: Worship Services (8:30 and 11:00 am) Sermon Faith for the Journey— Dr. Pauw Our guest preacher for today is the Rev. Dr. Amy Plantinga Pauw, the Henry P. Mobley, Jr. Professor of Doctrinal Theology at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Dr. Pauw holds degrees from Calvin College, Fuller Seminary, and Yale University. Her research and writing include works on Jonathan Edwards, feminism, and Reformed Theology. She has also written devotional guides for pre-teens. Confirmation: Profession of Faith and Renewal of the Baptismal Vows (11:00). This Sunday, this year’s confirmation class will make their pubic profession of faith during the 11:00 worship service. Everyone is invited to a reception in their honor in Heritage Hall immediately following the service. Christian Education for all ages from 9:40 – 10:40am. For Children and Youth: Classes meet for all ages. Children in grades 1-5 continue a series of workshops learning about our worship service. Members of the Senior High Sunday School class are leading these workshops. Please check the directory board for grade and workshop assignments. For Adults · Bible Study: Parables, in Westminster Hall, through May 11. · Environmental Stewardship: Faith, Policy, and Action, Fellowship Hall, thru April 27 This Sunday: OPMH member and former Virginia Governor Mark Warner (April 20) Governor Warner, a candidate for the US Senate in 2008, will discuss environmental stewardship on a national level after addressing the state and regional issues he confronted as Governor. He will explore the opportunities the US Senate offers to address pressing local, state, and national environmental issues through legislation, policies, and financing. Please join us for this presentation and Q & A. Please e-mail any anticipated questions for Governor Warner to Cindy Gurne at
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Next week (April 27): Week 4 will wrap up the series, calling for personal commitment. Youth: Meet at Fort Hunt Park on Sun., April 20 at 4 pm. Check your email for further details. During the Week Wednesday Night Bible Study: Judges and Ruth continues in Flounder 1B from 7:30-8:30 pm. This Week: Rebuilding Together - Volunteers urgently needed! On Saturday, April 26, the Meeting House will join with other groups all around Alexandria for a "blitz" day of home repairs for low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners. If you're willing to wield a hammer or paintbrush or help out in other ways, please contact Atilla Kocsis at 703-549-7110 or
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. New Orleans Jazz ALIVE!’s Annual Gala and Auction at The George Washington Masonic National Memorial. Get ready for some good New Orleans cooking and jazz! ALIVE!’s Annual Fundraising Gala is Sat., April 26! Proceeds will benefit ALIVE! and a portion of your ticket is tax deductible. For more information, call 703-837-9300 ext 6,
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, or visit www.alive-inc.org. “Imagine" NOVAM's (Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry) annual fundraiser will be on Sat., evening, April 26. A group of Alexandria churches will gather for dinner at St. Clements Episcopal Church and attendees will then go on to join the larger party at the Torpedo Factory. For information and reservations, call Elsie Mosqueda at 703-549-0190. 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. Upcoming Events / Register Now: 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. 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. 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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Kentucky Derby Day Dinner, Sat., May 3 - Join other OPMH couples from 5-9 pm at the home of Debbie and Mike Farmer, 10004 McDuff Ct., Vienna, to watch the “run for the Roses” in true Kentucky style. RSVP to the Farmers by April 28 (
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or 703-938-7309). Prize for the best Derby hat! A-L, please bring an appetizer; M-Z, dessert. 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): Scripture Exodus 16:13-21 Luke 5:1-11 Hymns Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty! Lord, You Have Come to the Lakeshore Take My Life Other Special Music Prelude: Trumpet Tune- G.P. Telemann (1681-1767) Introit: C. V. Taylor (1907-91) God is here! —text by F. P. Green, 1979/88 Anthem: Harold W. Friedell (1905-58) Come, my Way, my Truth, my Life.... —text by George Herbert (1593-1633) Offertory: Now, Holy Spirit, We Pray to Thee-Dieterich Buxtehude (1637-1707) Postlude: March-Felix Mendelssohn (1809-47) Coffee Hour: Coffee Hour will be held in Heritage Hall following the 11:00 service. This reception will be in honor of our Confirmands. Unsubscribe: If you wish to unsubscribe or change your email address, write to
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