Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

This Sunday:

Worship Services (10:00 am): The summer schedule of a single morning worship service has begun. These 10:00 am morning worship services will continue through August 31. On Sundays in June and July, there will also be a more contemporary service at 6:30 pm in the evening, held in Heritage Hall. Casual dress is encouraged for these evening services.

Sermon In Memoriam – Dr. Laha

Dedication of Columbarium: The congregation of the meeting House will dedicate the new columbarium at the Presbyterian Cemetery at 11:45 am. The Presbyterian Cemetery can be reached by heading south on Henry Street (U.S. Highway 1), turning right (west) on Wiles Street, then continuing on to the white cemetery sign at the corner of Hamilton Lane. Turning left (south) on Hamiliton, one comes to the main cemetery entrance (the second entrance in from Wilkes Street) a short distance along Hamilton Lane on the right.

Christian Education: Classes do not meet over the summer. Classes and Bridges to Worship will resume on September 7.

Opportunities to Give or Serve:

Relief for Myanmar: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance will be responding to the crisis in Myanmar in cooperation with Church World Service and Action by Churches Together. If you would like to help, you may write a check to OPMH with “Myanmar” on the memo line, or donate directly at www.pcusa.org/pda.

Relief for China Earthquake: The denomination is accepting donations. Donors should mark their checks DR000138 on the memo line.

Sound Guild: If you are willing to learn to operate the church sound system and record the worship services for those unable to attend Sunday services, contact Skip Bea at 703-549-7040 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it We would especially like to involve folks who are available to assist with special services, such as memorial services, that sometimes occur during the week day

Docent Program: If you're interested in the history of OPMH, with ushering at special times and programs (Christmas Candlelight tours, concerts with a cause, etc.) and transporting us back to the 18th century, please join us as a docent. We hope to expand the program and thus our availability to the church. Call Susan Horne at 703-548-2759 or contact by email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Vacation Bible School Reminder: VBS 2008 is scheduled for June 23-27. If you would like to volunteer for this special week of learning and fun talk to Kristine Eelkema, at 703-836-9871 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it Registration forms are now available in the Church Office, Fellowship Hall and on our website (due by June 1).

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 This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Help with the Greening of the Meeting House: Please join the recycling group by contacting Margaret Whitesides at 703.549.1783 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . It takes about 15-20 monutes once a month yet is vital to the Meeting House being a good steward.

Upcoming Events / Church News:

Battle of the Choirs Benefit Concert: Six to eight choirs and praise bands from the metropolitan area will compete on June 7^th to Heal Haiti’s Hunger. The concert will be held at the Community Church in Ashburn, Virginia from 2-5 pm. For tickets: 703.549.1783 or www.cchaiti.org.

SPIRIT is planning a short trip on May 28 to the Museum of Natural History to view the very interesting butterfly exhibit. In this exhibit, a number of varieties of butterflies from all over the world are presented in a tropical setting. You will also want to the view the companion exhibit "Partners in Evolution". The latter exhibit shows how insects, animals, and plants have co-evolved with plants. All nature lovers (and others as well) will not want to miss this trip. Cost: $9.00 (includes the $5.50 fee for the butterfly exhibit); Lunch Dutch Treat. Meet at the church parking lot at 9:15. Call the Church Office to make reservations.

New York, New York! Get on board early by signing up and pre-paying for a Yuletide day trip to New York City! The December 10, 2008 excursion is sponsored by the SPIRIT group and is open to all of our church members who would like to participate in the fellowship. We will travel by commercial bus leaving the OPMH parking lot around 6:00 am. The bus will transport the group door to door, for all stops during the entire trip. The main feature of the trip is the Radio City Music Hall Show, featuring the Rockettes, and then a back stage tour. The sign up and pre-pay deadline is June 2. The charge for the trip will be $145 per person (excluding meals).

Ongoing Events:

First Sundays with the Stephen Ministers: Stephen Ministers host 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 7:00 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 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 through May 29. Everyone is welcome!

More on Sunday’s service:

Scripture

2 Timothy 1:3-14 Atilla Kocsis

Hymns

The God of Abraham Praise

Blessed By the Tie That Binds

For All the Saints

Other Special Music

Prelude: We All Believe in One True God – Joh. L. Krebs (1713-1780)

Introit: Wir Glauben All’ An Einen Gott

Anthem: Consider the Lilies – Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)

Offertory: For All the Saints – Flor Peters (1903-1986)

Postlude: Praise to the Lord – Emma Lou Diemer (b. 1927)

Lemonade on the Lawn: Join us for fellowship behind the Sanctuary after the 10:00 am service.

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