Dear Fourth Church,
With July 4 approaching and temps well into the 90s, it seems safe to say, it's really summer now! To help everyone acclimate to the season, we've assembled a calendar showing both weekly and non-recurring church events for July and August. Download your copy.
Summer and the fall months just ahead abound with opportunities to serve our church and community to the glory of God. See below for volunteer opportunities in Children’s Ministry, Sanctuary Choir, the Media Center, Video (livestreaming Sunday services), and local outreach.
Parents, don't forget today's Woodacres Park Meetup, 9:30–11:00 a.m., 5850 Wynnwood Road, Bethesda, hosted by our Children's Ministry. It's a casual time for parents to connect and a sweet playtime for your children. You are also invited to sign up your child for Terrific Thursdays, July 8, 15, and 22 — a free, outdoor event for rising 1st–5th graders with Bible stories and VBS-like games and activities.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
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Calendar and Ministry Announcements |
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For the coming week-at-a-glance and detailed announcements from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update. |
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Opportunities to Serve
A sampling of the many ways to serve now and into the fall
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Children’s Ministry
Help with Children's Church in the summer or teach Sunday School beginning in the fall.
SERVE
Help provide a Sunday “Fellowship Dinner" one Sunday each month for 24 women and children at Clark Inn (Samaritan Inns’ Women with Children Program). Prepare a main course, side dish, dessert, or beverage and deliver to a Bethesda home. Next opportunities are July 11 & August 8.
Video
Receive training to operate the video switcher and serve one Sunday per month to enable livestreaming of the 9:30 a.m. service.
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Music Ministry
Share your voice and join the Sanctuary Choir. Thursday night rehearsals begin September 9 at 7:45 p.m. in the Sanctuary. The choir sings at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services and rehearses at 8:45 a.m.
Media Center
Assist in the library on Sundays.
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Worship Services | Sunday, July 4 |
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Reservations open each Wednesday morning for the Sunday to come and are now open for the 11:00 a.m. service. No reservations are needed for the 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. services. |
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Service Times & Locations
• 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 6:00 p.m. Services | Sanctuary
No registration, masks optional, open seating
• 11:00 a.m. | Upper Room
Registration, masks, physically distanced seating
Children's Church is offered at the 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. services for age 2.5 through 3rd grade, face masks required. More info at 4thpres.org/children.
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“Your Son Will Live”
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Proud Planning”
Communion will be served at the morning services this week, using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.
Livestream Options
Cancellations
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Sundays | 8:30-9:15 a.m.
The Commons, Room 233
Various elders will lead Sunday morning prayer in The Commons, the freshly redecorated space off of Halverson Hall. All are invited to pray for the ongoing needs of the congregation and for God to be glorified in and through the ministries of Fourth.
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Congregational Prayer Online |
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Wednesdays, 5:30—6:00 p.m.
Join our churchwide online prayer time by video or phone. If it's your first time joining us, get familiar with Zoom ahead of time.
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Join by Phone
Call 301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 800 360 843) (Password: 867143)
Contact: Sallie Holdrich
or 301-320-3600, x205
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Summer Class | Song of Songs
Through July 18, Online
All are invited to join a summer study of Song of Songs. Participate by listening to recorded lectures released weekly and posted no later than Friday. No registration required. Visit the Adult Sunday School page for more information.
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Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel |
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