June 12, 2021
Upcoming Events and Gatherings
Indoor Worship Every Sunday at 10am and
Online at 8:30am
In case you haven't heard, we have resumed indoor worship services every Sunday at 10am! And you no longer need to register beforehand. Please note that masks are recommended while you are in the church building.

We also now have several tables in the Sanctuary where families can sit together during the worship service. Coloring pages and crayons are available and you are welcome to bring a snack and drink as well!

If you can't join us in person, you can catch our online service time at 8:30am. We hope you can watch the livestream with us before your day gets busy or as always, you can watch the archived service anytime that is convenient for you beginning Sunday afternoon.
Every Sunday Morning, 9:00-9:30 am

Families with elementary-age children are invited to join us for an exciting, interactive gathering! Parents and children can join from home for bible stories, prayer, songs, crafts, and time to get to know each other.

Anyone is welcome, so invite friends or neighbors to sign up too!

Register here to receive the secure Zoom link
HOPE Preschool Registration 2021-2022

After the long shutdown due to the pandemic, we are excited to safely welcome back our HOPE Preschool students, families, and teachers this Fall! Registration forms are available now online for HOPE Preschool for the school year 2021-2022.

Please visit their website for additional information, FAQs, and forms.
Weekly Scripture Focus
The First Church

A sense of awe came over everyone. God performed many wonders and signs through the apostles. All the believers were united and shared everything. They would sell pieces of property and possessions and distribute the proceeds to everyone who needed them. Every day, they met together in the temple and ate in their homes. They shared food with gladness and simplicity. They praised God and demonstrated God's goodness to everyone. The Lord added daily to the community those who were being saved.

Acts 2:43-47
A Reflection:

The early church was full of excitement as they saw more and more people becoming Christians every day. Many people who had come to Jerusalem to celebrate Pentecost stayed longer to be with the rest of the new Christians. The church devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread (Lord’s Supper), and to prayer.

A church is not a building. The Jerusalem church met in the temple courtyard and in homes but they were still a church. The church is better compared to a body with Christ being the head and followers of Christ being parts of the body.

  • What do you think a church should be like today?
  • Do you think you can be a good example and help your church be like the church in Jerusalem?
  • What can you do when someone in the church needs help?
  • Do you talk to God? What can you pray about for your church?

A Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for the members of our church and our community. Please help us share our gifts and service with everyone around us. Amen.
This Week's Highlighted Resources

It is almost summer break! How long before the kids start complaining that they are bored? Here is a list of fun ideas of activities to do with kids, to keep them off their electronics. Enjoy!

Hopefully this summer will be more fun, or at least provide families with more opportunities, than last summer. Reading should be a part of your summer plans also. This link of reading picks from Loudoun County Public Library staff are all fun summer reads.

Parents are asking what outdoor activities or camps are available for their children. Here is a resource that lists many organizations that offer kids sports programs in VA, MD, and DC. Click on the links in the website to find out more. My kids are missing physical activities and being social with other kids their ages. We are excited for our daily neighborhood walks and playground outings to begin again, with face masks and hand sanitizer at the ready.
Additional Resources