Greetings!
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
As the women arrived at the empty tomb on that first Easter morning, the men in 'dazzling white' asked, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?"
Why, indeed? We so often presume that despair, violence and hatred will win the day. Yet the Easter message is one of hope and healing. God can transform even the worst we humans can do, and bring new life, meaning and purpose to our lives. Death is real but not final. Jesus has the power of new life.
Why would we seek the living among the dead? Jesus is no longer in the tomb. Jesus is already at work, bringing healing and comfort to the bombing victims in Sri Lanka, working for peace in Syria, bringing hope to the congregations of churches burned in Louisiana, feeding the hungry through Grace to Go, and bringing solar light to Bromley School in Liberia, West Africa.
Christ is risen indeed! Alleluia! May we follow where he leads!
Blessings,
Mary Kay+
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Saturday Morning Brass Project, 5/5 @ 4 pm
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Come see the Saturday Morning Brass project performance as the featured ensemble for the Belmont Concert Series May concert! Featuring works of Gabrieli, Piazzolla, and the incredible Brass Symphony by Koetsier, among others. Tickets are available for purchase online at
www.tinyurl.com/sdmab-19d.
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Wednesday, April 24th
11 am Falcon's Landing service
12 pm Centering prayer
9 pm Compline (via Facebook)
Thursday, April 25th
6 pm Handbell choir practice
7 pm Adult choir practice
Saturday, April 27th
9 am Brotherhood of St. Andrew meeting
1 pm Daughters of the King High Tea
6 pm Saturdays @ Six service
Sunday, April 28th
First Sunday of Easter
9 am Contemporary Service
10 am Sermon
11 am Traditional Service w/Children's Chapel
2 pm Youth Group @ WaltonWood
4 pm AA meeting
7 pm NA meeting
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Youth Group Service Sunday - 4/28, 2-4 pm
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The Youth Group has Service Sunday on April 28 at
WaltonWood
retirement community in the assisted living area. We will gather at WaltonWood and socialize and spend time with members of our community in need of such loving communication. This event may count towards community service hours for LCPS students. Visit
www.sdlife.org/youth-ministry
for more information email
youth@sdlife.org
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Preschool Auction, 5/3 @ 5 pm
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On 5/5 at 3 pm, Capital Caring invites you to join with hospice families, staff and friends for our annual non-denominational service of music, light and remembrance to honor and celebrate the memory of loved ones who have died. All are invited, both hospice and community families are welcome. There is no fee to attend but registration is requested. For further information and to RSVP please contact Capital Caring at 703.957.1776.
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Join us for our biggest event of the year! Mr. Knick Knack will be performing and there will be many great items to bid on at the silent auction. All proceeds benefit special events at the preschool and the Jim Tracy Scholarship Fund. Entrance is free and everyone is invited to join in on the fun!
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Health & Wellness Expo
Saturday,4/27 - 10 am - 2 pm
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St. David’s is celebrating our annual Month of Abundance. We ask our covenant community to donate non-perishable foods for Loudoun Hunger Relief each week as follows:
- April 28 - Healthy, individual snacks (breakfast bars, lunchbox sized applesauce or fruit in juice)
All food donations should be placed in the Loudoun Hunger Relief wagon in the back of the Narthex. Grocery gift cards are also welcome and may be placed in the offering basket or sent to the church office addressed to the
Domestic Outreach Ministry
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Sterling Community Center
120 Enterprise St., Sterling, VA
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Come get information about services in the surrounding community and have questions answered.
FREE Health Screenings and Offerings d
onate Blood INOVA Blood Donor Services. Make your lifesaving appointment today!
Visit
http://bit.ly/ashburnrotary0427
or call us at 1-866-256-6372 and use Sponsor Code 8251. Photo ID Required. Allow one hour for donation.
Admission is FREE
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Daugthers of the King Ladies Tea
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VBS 2019 - To Mars and Beyond!
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The St. Rose chapter of the Daughters of the King invites you to attend the Annual High Tea on April 27th from 1 to 3 pm here at St. David's. Our guest speaker will be the Rev. Canon Rosemari Sullivan, speaking about "Strong Women of the Bible". There is no fee to attend, but seating is limited and
you must RSVP to reserve a sea
t.
Reserve your spot today! Send an email to
DOK@sdlife.org
or call Karen Knox at 703-615-7257. Ladies are encouraged to wear your favorite hat or fascinator as there will be a prize for the best one in each category.
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Get ready to blast into outer space with our "To Mars and Beyond" VBS theme this summer! Come join us for a fun-filled week (June 17-21) where we will explore where God's power can take us! Registration is easy and online!
Complete the online registration
and submit $45 per child (
online payment also available!
). Confidential scholarships are available.
Questions?? Want to Volunteer for a fun week?
Please contact our VBS Co-Directors, Allison Weitzel, Kim Nisco or Jenna Schmidt by emailing
vbs@sdlife.org
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Coffee Connect, 4/25 @ 7 pm
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New to St. David’s? You are invited to a “Coffee Connect” – an informal gathering in a home for Coffee and Dessert. Learn about the ministries and activities at St. David’s. Bring your questions, enjoy a relaxed setting, meet some new friends. The next “Coffee Connect” is 4/25, 7-9 pm at the home of Philip and Donna Martin. To attend, please RSVP to
philiplmartin@comcast.net
or (202) 316-5828.
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Newcomers Orientation Luncheon
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Please join us on 5/5 from 12:15-1:30 pm for our "Newcomers Orientation Luncheon" which provides a brief overview of St. David's Church and its rich legacy. A light lunch will be served and child care is available. All are invited, especially those who are new to the church or have been attendibg for a while, but would like to get to know us better. RSVP to
welcome@sdlife.org
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Document Shredding and Electronics Recycling Event
Saturday, May 4
th
9 am-Noon
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Financial records? Shred ‘em!
Got any old hard drives? Bring your other typical electronics, tablets, phones, laptops, PCs, etc. (NO monitors please). A $10 per item fee will apply. Hard drives can be removed for an additional fee.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to Domestic Outreach.
(In the event of inclement weather this event will be canceled)
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