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We're worshiping together
Saturday at 5 PM & Sunday at 10 AM through Sept. 4
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Christ Church
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Welcome, Valerie, new Children's Choir Director
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For the past 18 months, we have been looking to better support our very faithful Children’s Choir Volunteer Teachers in their loving work of teaching our children, and to bring more leadership to grow the Children’s Music Ministry of Christ Church. We are very excited to announce that we have hired a fantastic candidate – one who simply loves Jesus, loves children, and loves music – Valerie Pineda, as our Children’s Choir Director. Please
read more about Valerie
and look forward to welcoming her at worship on September 4.
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During worship we'll welcome
guest preacher Ingrid deRoo
as she shares the mission and vision of Communities In Schools and our church's partnership with George Mason Elementary School. Ingrid will explain the various volunteer opportunities and needs of the school for the upcoming school year as well as share her vision for the students we serve. She will also welcome guests in the parlor after worship to continue the conversation.
* Bring your backpack, briefcase, diaper bag, purse, satchel -- anything you use to tackle this thing called life -- for the annual Blessing of the Bags.
* This will be the last day to donate school supplies for our little friends at George Mason Elementary School. Let's make sure these students start the school year with all they need to succeed!
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SEPTEMBER 11
Grow, Serve, Celebrate!
* On this morning, we will return to two Sunday worship services: at 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM.
* After both worship services, various ministries of the church will be available on the lawn to help you grow spiritually and serve as Christ’s hands and feet. This is an event for all ages. Please plan on coming with a curiosity for what God may be preparing for you to engage in!
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n the afternoon
, from 4-6 PM, we hope you will join us for great music, fellowship, and food on the lawn at the
Christ Church Block Party
. Invite your neighbors and friends to come together and celebrate on this special day. The bluegrass band East of Afton will provide the music and a variety of food will be available by food trucks on an affordable pay-as-you-go basis.
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Even Jesus Talked About Money
The news is good, but we need your help. Our mid-year financial review shows that pledgers are right on target with their financial gifts that make ministry happen. Thank you! But, if you’re a more casual giver, we need your help too. Please consider making a regular donation to the church or a special, significant one-time gift. We’ll happily accept cash, check, credit, stocks, bonds, but no bitcoin or Apple Pay. (We’re not that hip.)
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Updates from Garage Student Ministries
Fall Parent Meeting
Sunday, September 18,
5:30-6:15 PM in room 202 of the Education Building.
Come and learn more about what’s happening at the Garage this fall!
Mark your calendars for the Fall Kickoff Concert, Sunday, September 18, 5:30-8:00 PM with special musical guest, Keith Elgin! Free food, fun and games, and amazing worship with Keith Elgin. All youth and their families are welcome. Invite a friend and join us.
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Women's Summer Book Club #2
Read Pastrix: The Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint by Nadia Bolz-Weber and then join us for a fun discussion session Thursday, Sept 1, 6:30-8:30 PM at Julie Finnegan’s house in Rockville. Beverages will be provided and you are welcome to bring a snack or dessert to share. Questions? Contact Rev. Robin Teasley.
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Flood Support
Please pray for all those impacted by severe floods along the US Gulf Coast, where a slow-moving storm dumped massive rainfall from August 11 through the weekend. Thousands have been evacuated or rescued. Many people are displaced from their homes and staying in temporary shelters.
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Adult Choir Workshop
All adult choir members and anyone interested in joining this fun group are invited to attend the Adult
Choir Workshop on Saturday, August 27, 8:15 AM–2:30 PM.
Please invite a friend -- it's a great opportunity to join a small group that works hard and plays harder. At the workshop we will eat, enjoy fellowship, sing a lot, and worship -- a wonderful day! Join us.
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Fall Camp at Shrine Mont
Fall Camp is an opportunity to spend time in the mountains of Virginia with other seniors (no a age limit!) from across Virginia. The Camp is an attempt to take seriously the spiritual needs and journeys of primarily retired people. We attempt to challenge participants through keynote speakers, workshops, worship and interaction with one another.
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Tech for Troops
Tech for Troops will be at Christ Church on September 17 from 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM to collect computers, phones, monitors. They will be in the parking lot and it will be a drive- in and drop-off process. Very easy, very quick. They are a 501(c) organization so donations are tax deductible.
Tech for Troops Project provides veterans with PCs, computer training and jobs, helping them learn new skills and rejoin the workforce.
Items to donate include:
laptops with power adapters *
desktop computers * working plat panel monitors *
tablets * cell phones.
Visit www.techfortroopsproject.org for more info.
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You are probably familiar with CCE Online, our churchwide, online database that allows you to sign up for Bible studies, make financial contributions, register your child for Sunday School, and more.
But did you know there is a mobile app called Church Life that allows you simple, convenient access to CCE Online from your mobile device? This app will give you access to the online pictorial directory (for all who have opted in), the church calendar, the ability to register for events from your phone, as well as mobile giving.
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Check out the latest news from our friends at Hope & Resurrection Secondary School in South Sudan!
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