OPMH  EGram (Aug 15, 2008)

Meeting House Worshipers: Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

This Sunday:

Worship Services (10:00 am): 10:00 am morning worship services will continue through August 31.

Preaching at 10:00 am         An Irrevocable Gift        Dr. Laha

 Romans 11, selections

Inquirer’s Class: If you are interested in learning more about the Meeting House and its ministries, or in joining the church, please plan to attend our Inquirer’s Classes. It will be held at 8:30 am this Sunday, August 17^th.

Lemonade on the Lawn is hosted by the Local Mission Ministry. Please join us for fellowship in the churchyard behind the sanctuary following the 10:00 am worship service.

Opportunities to Give or Serve:

“Last Call” Youth Service Week: It’s not too late to sign up. 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 scheduled in the afternoon so as to not conflict with morning practices. For more information contact 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.

Also, we need several volunteers who know their way around a sewing machine who can assist us with this project during the week of August 25-29. Please call or e-mail Catherine Clinger if you can help.

Upcoming Events / Church News:

Newly Elected -General Assembly Moderator: Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow

Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218^th General Assembly, is coming to National Capital Presbytery! On Saturday, August 23, from 10:00 am – noon, the Rev. Reyes-Chow will lead an informal forum open to everone in the Presbytery. The forum will be held at the First Presbyterian Church 601 N. Vermont Street, Arlington, VA.

The Facilities Ministry is hosting two work days to help get OPMH ready for the new church year. On Saturday, August 23, we will have projuects to spruce-up buildings and grounds and on Saturday, September 6, we will get the Education Building ready for Rally Day. Times for both days are 8 am to noon. All are welcome and no special skills are required. For more information contact Joe McCoy at 703-535-3575 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . Hope to see you there.

More on Sunday’s Service:

Hymns

 Joyful, Joyful, e Adore Thee

O Lord of Every Shining Constellation

Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise

Other Special Music

Prelude:            St. Peter – Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Offertory:            Dundee – Healey Willan (1880-1968)

Postlude:            Miles Lane – Healey Willan (1880-1968)

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