Dear Fourth Church,

Good morning.

Tonight you're invited to the New Member Reception to meet and greet those who have just completed the New Members Class and hear their testimonies as they are received into church membership. Join us in the Upper Room beginning at 7:00 p.m., followed by a dessert reception.

The Men's Conference and Brunch is just over two weeks away; see details and the registration link below. Dr. Todd M. Smedley will speak on "The Wisdom of the Ages for Living in a Warped Age—Studies in Proverbs 8–9." 

Do you know someone in our community who could use a little extra help this season? This is the final week to nominate someone to receive a Thanksgiving Bag from the deacons; see below for details.

See below for video recaps of Todd's update on the Sanctuary Renewal project and John Kimbrough's remarks about the deacons' work this season.

NOTES FOR YOUR WEEK:

• 40 Days For Life: Today offers a special opportunity for participating in the annual Forty Days For Life prayer vigil. Join with others from Fourth on a public sidewalk near a Bethesda abortion facility for peaceful prayer together. Meet this afternoon, 1:00-5:00 p.m., at 10401 Old Georgetown Road/Wildwood Medical Center. Join anytime; for more information email 40days@4thpres.org.

• Middle School: Friday Night Club, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Middle School Room. Bring friends for a night of fun and games with a faith message. Outside when weather permits; no RSVP required.

• High School: 12th grade breakfast on Saturday (contact Jesse Ritterpusch or Genna Repich); Saturday fall hike (contact Jesse); 10th grade girls' pumpkin patch visit on Sunday (contact Genna).

Grace to you,

Susan Kemp

For the Communications Team

Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements 

See today’s website post for information on music ministry opportunities and further details on many other events. 

Worship Services | Sunday, October 30

Sermon for Morning Worship

"How Eternal Life Transformed John Knox"

John 17:1-5

Sermon for Evening Worship

“Profaning God's Name”

Psalm 99:1-5

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.

For the video livestream, visit 4thpres.org/livestream or subscribe to Fourth's YouTube channel.

If you know someone who has no internet access, let them know about the phone livestream. They can dial 855-217-0187 to listen to the full service.

Sanctuary Renewal Update

"Sharing of Family News" • Sunday, October 23

Work continues in the Sanctuary and Halverson Hall; renovation is expected to be completed in early spring. 

Ministry Minute

The Work of Our Deacons

Our deacons are working to care for those both in our congregation and wider community, helping with material needs, guidance, or just a listening ear.

Deacons Angie Falcone and Jinny Szabo prepare last year's Thanksgiving bags.

Thanksgiving Bags

Nominations open until November 2

If you know someone to nominate for receiving one of our deacons' annual Thanksgiving bags, filled with food cards and seasonal gifts, please fill out a nomination form. Nominees are those we know at church, at work, or in our community or schools who might benefit from this blessing. More information can be found on the deacons' webpage.

Men's Conference

and Brunch

Saturday, November 12

8:30-11:30 a.m., Upper Room

Dr. Todd M. Smedley will speak on "The Wisdom of the Ages for Living in a Warped Age—Studies in Proverbs 8–9." Cost is $15 and registration is open through Sunday, November 6. For more information, email mof@4thpres.org or call the church office.

Sundays, 8:30 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.

HELPFUL LINKS

"Fall Events at Fourth" Booklet

Sunday Livestream

Sermon Audio & Video

Mission DMV

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