Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

This Sunday:Worship Services (10:00 am and 6:30 pm): 10:00 am morning worship services will continue through August 31. On Sundays in 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. Preaching Worship Services at 10:00 am (Sanctuary) and 6:30 pm (Heritage Hall). Preaching at 10:00 am: An Anywhere God; The Rev. Dr. Joyce Mercer

Preaching at 6:30 pm Matthew 7:13-28; Damaris Christensen

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

Opportunities to Give or Serve: Flower Dedications/Memorials - Kerri Stevens, the point of contact for OPMH’s flower dedications, is seeking contributors for all of the Sundays in August. Donation cost is $65. Please contact her at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 703-966-3895 to schedule your date and related dedication.

Back-to-School Drive: The deacons are leading a church effort in support of the Northern Virginia Family Service’s “Back-to-School Drive.” This is the third consecutive year of support of this program. It provides backpacks and school supplies to needy children throughout our Northern Virignia area. The deacons will be taking donations following Sunday morning worship throughout July. For more information, contact Linda Lanam or Bob Harris.

Youth Service Week: Service week is August 25-29. It’s open to all youth, grades 6-12 and will include several service projects and fun outings. Activies will be schudled in the afternoon so as to not conflict with morning practices. For more information contract Catherine Clinger at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Registration forms are available in the church office.

Upcoming Events / Church News: Confirmation 2008-2009: Next year confirmation will be open to all youth in grades 8 and 9. For planning purposes we would like folks to let us know as soon as possible if they are intending to join the confirmation class. Please contact Priscilla Andre-Colton, D.C.E., for more information.

An Appreciation for Casey Naatjes: After eight years as an integral part of the Meeting House community, Casey Naatjes is retiring. You are invited to a reception for him to be held August 3 after Sunday worship. Please come and help the Meeting House express our appreciation for his presence with us.

Summer Reading Opportunity to Make History – The 1805 diary of the Rev. Dr. James Muir, who served our congregation from 1789 to 1820, needs transcribing. Learn about a pastor’s life and help bring church history to life all at the same time! Copies of the diary, and instructions, are available in the church office – good reading!

Youth Hale and Farewell Ice Cream Social: Meeting House Youth (middle-school and senior-high) and their parents are invited to an ice-cream social and fellowship at the Elmores’ home (1795 Rampart Drive, Alexandria) on Friday, August 8 at 7:00 pm. This social is to welcome our new Youth Director Alice Tewell and her husband, Adam, and to say goodbye to our departing first-year college students. Please RSVP by emailing the Elmores at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Celebration: Married couples of all ages are welcome to join Celebration for its September kick-off social at 7:00 pm on Saturday, Sep 13, at the home of Gerry and Gloria Cooper. Save the date! More information to follow.

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 10:00 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.

Wednesday Night Bible Study: The Letter of James. All are invited to this 6-week Bible study, meeting in the Elliot House conference room from 7:30-8:30 pm through July 30.

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