Three reminders on this first Wednesday in October:
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We're just two days away from an organ concert of music new and old by Director of Music, Ted Bickish. Invite your friends and join us this Friday at 7:00 p.m. More info below including a video tour and demonstration of the pipe organ by Ted.
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All are invited to the Vision Sunday Sanctuary Renewal Presentation this Sunday, October 10, 12:30 p.m., including architectural renderings and cost estimates. Light refreshments will be provided outdoors immediately after the 11:00 a.m. service. More below.
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Share the love of Christ this Thanksgiving by putting forward names of those who may need help this holiday. See Deacons' Annual Thanksgiving Bag Nominations below.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
P.S. There is still time to sign up for the Mission DMV Fourth Family Serve Day on Saturday, October 16. Follow the info and link below to be part of serving our neighbors in need.
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Calendar & 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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Vision Sunday | Sanctuary Renewal Presentation
with Called Meeting of the Congregation
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Sunday, October 10, 12:30 p.m.
Upper Room
All are invited to a presentation of architectural renderings and cost estimates for renewing the Sanctuary. The context will be a Congregational Meeting to formally launch the Sanctuary Renewal Campaign. Light refreshments will be provided outdoors between the end of the 11:00 a.m. service and the 12:30 p.m. meeting.
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Above: The spire of the original steeple is set in place in 1956 |
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Voiced for Praise!
Concert on the Austin-Allen Pipe Organ
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Friday, October 8, 7:00 p.m.
Sanctuary
In celebration of a return to live services and music making, Fourth's Director of Music, Ted Bickish, will present an organ concert of music both new and old. All are invited to join us for this free evening featuring works by J.S. Bach, Louis Vierne, Craig Phillips, and more.
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Watch and listen to this tour and demonstration of Fourth's pipe organ by Ted Bickish. |
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Mission DMV | Family Serve Day
Saturday, October 16, Starting at 9:00 a.m.
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Join us to serve our neighbors in need as we work alongside nonprofits, churches, and schools who serve the vulnerable. To register use the button below and provide the requested information. Most opportunities are open to families serving alongside one another.* As a volunteer, you will report directly to your worksite and finish by mid-day.
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*To register a family, register one parent and enter the number of additional family members as well as any children's ages in the "message" field. |
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College-Aged Young Adults |
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Please fill out the form below. The first section refers to your son/daughter; the second section refers to parents. If you have any questions, contact Noel Bradley at college@4thpres.org. |
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Worship Services | Sunday, October 10 |
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Service Times & Location
The 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Sanctuary. No RSVPs, face masks required, open seating.
Children's Sunday School classes for all ages are held at 9:30 a.m. Cherub Church and Children's Church meet during the 11 a.m. service. More info at 4thpres.org/children.
Nursery care is provided for children from birth to age 2 during the 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor.
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“Blindness From Birth: The Cure'"
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Troubler of Israel”
Communion will be served at Evening Worship this week, using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.
Livestream Options
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Deacons' Annual Thanksgiving Bag Nominations |
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The deacons need your assistance to share the love of Christ this Thanksgiving by suggesting those who may need help this holiday. The deadline to nominate recipients online is Monday, November 1. Pickup is scheduled for Sunday, November 14, in the New Chapel (room 233) located across from the Music Office. For questions contact Lyn Huff.
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Today, October 6, 1:00–6:00 p.m.
Pray with others from Fourth on a public sidewalk near a late-term abortion facility in Bethesda (10401 Old Georgetown Road/Wildwood Medical Center). Come for one or more hours today as we pray for the most vulnerable among us and for all who are affected by abortion.
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Adult Class: "Beyond the Grave" (Online) |
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Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m.
through November 10
Taught by Dr. Robert Norris
Join us via Zoom as we examine the biblical teaching on the hope of eternal life and what that means for the present and the future.
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Join by Phone:
Call 301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 860 6671 7251) (Passcode: 222945)
Contact: Kathy Lofberg,
klofberg@4thpres.org
or 301-320-3600 x265
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Sundays, 8:30–9:15 a.m.
The Commons, Room 233
Different elders rotate in leading Sunday morning prayer in The Commons, just 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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Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel |
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