Week of July 8, 2018 click  here for weekly service schedule

Summer Fun St. M's Summer Play Dates kicks off on Wednesday, July 18th. ·   July 18th with a trip to the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle . They have a great new children's area and exhibits to interest all ages. They also have a beautiful playground out front. Admission is free. Meet at the museum at 10am and pack a picnic lunch, or food is available in their dining hall. So far we have two more playdates scheduled. ·   July 25th at Waterworks Waterpark in Dale City . We will meet there at 11am . Admission is $7.75 for everyone over 48 inches, $6.50 for those under 48 inches and free for kids under 2. ·   August 1st we will venture to the Leesburg Animal Park . We will meet at church at 9am and carpool to the park. Admission is $13.95 for adults $10.95 for kids, and kids 2 and under are free. Certifikid has a deal for tickets for $9. https://www.certifikid.com/deal/29358/leesburg-animal-park-admission   Fun Night at the Drive-In Theater  What could be more fun than an old fashioned drive in movie with your church friends? Nothing! The Drive-In is located approximately an hour and 15 mins away in Stephens City VA. We will be meeting at the drive in on July 20th. The first film of the night will be Hotel Transylvania 3 . They open at 6:30pm and movies start at dusk . Some of us will get there early to make sure we have a spot up front where we can all sit together on the grass regardless of where everyone parks. They have a playground for the kids to play on before the movie starts. Outside food is allowed, but they ask you pay a $5 fee to bring it in . (most of their money is made from concessions) The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children age 3-11 and kids under 3 are free! This is for a double feature! (you do not have to stay for both) There is also a deal through certifikid for 2 adult tickets, a large popcorn and 2 small sodas for $16. https://www.certifikid.com/deal/30997.

At an Episcopal Church near you The Life and Times of King David! Don't miss out on this extraordinary tale of faith, bravery, treachery, and God's redemptive power. Find your way to a St. Margaret's pew every Sunday this summer at 9 or 10:30 am to hear all about King David from his anointing by Samuel through his defeat of Goliath and on to the end of his lifetime. Don't just expect to listen to a reading from the Bible, but prepare yourself to be immersed in the story using several mediums. People of all ages will be engaged in the presentation on one of the Bible's best known heroes. Make sure you find your seat and see “Symbols of David’s Story” page in the worship bulletin.

Summer Dive into Scripture Ma rk your calendars to join the discussion after each service beginning June 24 – July 29 – six sessions, meeting in the library for 30 minutes . Come to one or come to all, here’s a great way to explore questions and for finding how to read the Bible to more practical, meaningful ways. See below for great book titles to choose from and don't worry if you haven't had a chance to start reading yet. These summer discussions are for everyone to join in - casual, relaxed as we dive in .  Which one of these books will you choose?   Each one of these books, offers you the opportunity for gaining an understanding of the central themes and underlining intricacies that we find in the Bible. A key step for focusing on your faith as you seek to see and hear how God is speaking through the Word now in our time and place. As our tradition reminds us, reading and taking scripture is life-changing and life-giving as we seek to know Christ’s word among us. Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again by Rachel Held Evans   So many people are looking forward to this new book that will be available by mid- June, here’s another great guide for exploring the Bible. This author is known for her incredible stories of rediscovering her love of the Bible as a former Evangelical Christian. Here’s a book you could even read at the beach and find yourself laughing and inspired.

Making Sense of the Bible: Rediscovering the Power of Scripture Today by Adam Hamilton   Here’s a book that is an accessible guide for looking at how to approach the Bible and for looking at the intersections of the central issues and questions that we find puzzling or hard to comprehend.

Reading the Bible for the First Time: Taking the Bible Seriously But Not Literally by Marcus Borg   If you’re interested in digging deeper, Borg lays out the all the elements for gaining an understanding of our sacred heritage. His scholarly background helps you study the Bible critically for looking at the historical setting as a reading lens and offers thought provoking perspective to help guide your journey.

“Unafraid Living with Courage and Hope in Uncertain Times” by Adam Hamilton   Drawing on recent research, inspiring real-life examples, and fresh biblical insight, Hamilton helps readers understand and counter fears related to our everyday world. Writing with generosity and intelligence, Hamilton shows us how we can develop sustaining spiritual practices and embrace Jesus's recurring counsel: "Do not be afraid." This book offers an informed and inspiring message full of practical solutions., it's a great offering for everyone.

“Slaying Your Goliaths, How God Can Help” by John Ohmer   How can God help others, like David, to overcome seemingly impossible odds? The David and Goliath story offers spiritual guidance on how to overcome obstacles. Rather than offering “self-help,” the story offers “God-help,” rooted in its history as a story told by people of faith to people of faith. The ancient story of David and Goliath speaks to modern people facing modern problems, offering spiritual guidance and reassurance that God is with His people always, even and especially when they face and slay their giants.

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