Communicating Christ The Emmanuel Newsletter March Issue

Pastoral Perspective

"But to all who did receive Him, who believed in His name, He gave the right to become children of God,"--John 1:12, ESV As we move towards Easter, with the presence of Christ in our hearts, let us remember to receive others, as Christ has also received us to the glory of God (Romans 15:7, KJV). Grace & Peace, Pastor Tim

Celebrating the Lord’s Supper this Sunday, March 4th

Faith & Family

Please pray for our church, our community, and our country as we enter a new year, as well as families who have recently lost loved ones. Wednesdays 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Focusing on presenting the gospel to young people   Cubbies (3-4 year old pre-schoolers)  Sparks (K-2nd grade)   Truth & Training (3rd - 6th grade)

What an awesome opportunity for you to share the love of Christ with children!   Our Needs  Teachers / 3yrs—6th grade Classroom Helpers Registration Hall Monitors Greeters Music / Opening & Closing Rally Craft / preschool / children Snack / children / workers Decorate / Sanctuary & Hallways Sound / during Opening & Closing Rally Nursery / for worker’s children Photographer   We need you to sign up today!!!   VBS 2018 - July 23-27 6:30-8:30 pm Contact Ruthann Barton at the church office for questions. Take me out to the ball game! If you are interested in playing on the church softball team, contact Steve Bittner at lilbitt5@verizon.net or 703-895-1111.

March 11th Daylight Saving Time Time to “Spring Forward”

MEMBER BIRTHDAYS March 1 Charles L. Brosh March 3 Alexandria Edgar Linda Kisha March 5 Virginia McDermott March 10 Lillian Mullins Matthew Wellington March 14 Corrin David March 15 Jaran Cazar March 16 Armando Pina Gabriel Vargas March 18 Kandy Corado March 19 Nydia Figueredo March 21 Bryce Taylor March 29 Mary Ann Crone Patrick Higgins March 31 David Fitzgerald Jr. Robyn Johnson

Discipleship Culture

Gospel of John Bible Study meets on Tuesdays at 10:00 am and Wednesdays at 6:00 pm. If you would like to request another day, please contact the church office by the end of the year.  The Winter Ladies Bible Study Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Discerning the Voice of God

Current Sermon Series Isaiah Sunday Evening Service resumes this Sunday at 5:30 pm. Parables of Jesus

Pastor Tim will be teaching Biblical Greek Class Mondays 12 noon in the Conference Room Brian McDaniel will be teaching the Apologetics Class on Tuesdays

SUNDAY SCHOOL Families (with young children) - Teacher: A. Fletcher - Room 207 Married (with middle age children) - Teacher: F. Pablo - Bailey Hall Married (with older children) - Teacher: J. Killen - Room 209 Adults (Seniors) - Teacher: O. Figueredo/Holloway - Room 156/167 Ladies - Teacher: K. Albrecht - Room 161 Ladies - Teacher: S. Pennycuff - Room 160 Ladies - Teacher: J. Heltibridle - Room 159 Adult Co-ed (all ages) - Teacher: Dave Melander - Room 256 College Class - Teacher: M. Penaranda - Room 213

Love & Service

March 9th - Chick-fil-A Flames Night 3:30 pm - 9:30 pm  March 26th - April 2nd - Easter Break

ESL Classes David Griffin, PhD candidate at the University of Virginia will be teaching on Saturdays at 9:00 am in the Conference Room Pastor Angel will be teaching on Thursdays at 10:00 am in Bailey Hall

If you would like to be a part of this ministry, please meet with Bryan King Saturdays at 10:00 am at the church. Youth meets on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm

Food Pantry Hours   Every Thursday 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm   2nd Sunday ONLY 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Donations are very much appreciated! We need help on 2 nd  Sundays packing groceries & labeling food. If you are available to help, please contact the church office.   If you have any questions or can volunteer here at the church some time, we'd love to have you. Please contact Sarah Fletcher through the Church Office. Preschool Needs Leader & helper for the 2 & 3 year old room on 3rd Sundays Leader for 4 & 5 year old room on 3rd Sundays Leader & helper for the Babies room on 5th Sundays Leader & helper for Special Needs room on 3rd  & 5th Sundays Please pray about how you may serve.