Dear Fourth Church,
In the Evening Service, we're 21 Sundays into a series on the Heidelberg Catechism. Last Sunday's message was "What Is the Church?", based in part on Question 54, which encapsulates blessed truths about God's love for his church. I hope you'll be encouraged by reading it this morning.
Q: What do you believe concerning “the holy catholic church”?
A. I believe that the Son of God through his Spirit and Word, out of the entire human race, from the beginning of the world to its end, gathers, protects, and preserves for himself a community chosen for eternal life and united in true faith. And of this community I am and always will be a living member.
NOTES FOR YOUR WEDNESDAY
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Youth Ministry: Please pray for a team of our high school seniors as they serve in Puerto Rico, July 20–28, as well as our 8th graders serving with Urban Promise in Wilmington, Delaware, through July 23. See today's Fourth Update for more youth activities including Summer Fellowship @ 5 on Sundays, Beach Day on July 29, and more.
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Mission Presentation This Sunday: Stay after the Evening Service and dessert truck to hear from our Romania Mission Team and enjoy a slideshow from their trip in May. 7:15–9:00 p.m., Room 102.
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Men's Ministry: Don't miss the Men's Breakfast with teaching by Dr. Robert Norris this coming Tuesday, July 26, 6:30 a.m., Upper Room.
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Music Summer Camp: Signups close Saturday, July 23, for Fourth's free, one-day music camp on Saturday, July 30. It's for children of all skill levels, grades 2-8. Details and registration below.
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Baby Bottle Campaign: The fundraiser to support Rockville Women's Center continues Sundays in July and August. See below.
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Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
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Just for fun, more pics from last week's VBS. |
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Fourth Update
The Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements
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Check out the calendar for the week ahead and announcements from the ministries of Fourth.
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Worship Services | Sunday, July 24 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
"Christian Consistency"
Sermon for Evening Worship
“What Happens When a Believer Dies?”
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Communion will be served at Evening Worship this week using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.
Livestream Options
The 11:00 a.m. service is available "live" or on demand by video and phone livestream.
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For the phone livestream,
dial 855-217-0187. This enables you to listen to the full service.
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Service Times & Locations
The 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Upper Room.
Upper Room Masks-Required Section
Out of love and respect for those who are more comfortable wearing face masks, the Ridgefield Road alcove (front, right side of the Upper Room) is designated as a masks-required section. Thank you for your gracious cooperation.
Sunday Nursery & Children's Ministry
Nursery care is provided for children from birth to age 2 during the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. hours. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor.
Children's Sunday School classes for all ages are held at 9:30 a.m. Cherub Church and Children's Church meet during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. service. More info at 4thpres.org/children.
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Music Summer Camp
Saturday, July 30, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
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Sign up by July 23 for this free camp (lunch included!) for children of all skill levels, grades 2-8. Children can choose either a handbell or choral music track and learn and make music together — a fun, low-commitment way for those interested in joining one of our choirs to try them out and for those already involved to continue their education. Courses include selections for skill levels ranging from beginner to experienced. Campers will play and sing at the 11:00 a.m. service on July 31. |
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Support Rockville Women's Center
Pick up baby bottles this Sunday
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Pick up a baby bottle in the Upper Room this Sunday to support Rockville Women's Center (RWC) as they come alongside women facing unplanned pregnancies. Fill your bottle with coins, cash, or check. Return your filled bottles to the church office by August 28. Our support means RWC can offer all services at no cost. Learn more about RWC at rwcdonors.com.
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Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00 p.m.
All are invited for this online prayer time accessible by video or phone.
Join by Phone
Call 301-715-8592
(Meeting ID: 800 360 843) (Password: 867143)
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Sundays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
Prayer Room, 233B
Different elders rotate in leading Sunday morning prayer. 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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Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel |
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