Dear Fourth Church,
This Scripture passage seems apt on this chilly morn!
He sends out his command to the earth;
his word runs swiftly.
He gives snow like wool;
he scatters frost like ashes.
He hurls down his crystals of ice like crumbs;
who can stand before his cold?
He sends out his word, and melts them;
he makes his wind blow and the waters flow.
He declares his word to Jacob,
his statutes and rules to Israel.
He has not dealt thus with any other nation;
they do not know his rules.
Praise the LORD!
— Psalm 147:15–20
Today's notes:
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Thanks for a great turnout at the first two Town Hall Meetings this past Sunday to think ahead about moving to the Upper Room when Sanctuary Renewal begins. Two more Town Halls this Sunday, 9:00–9:25 and 10:30–10:55 a.m. More info below.
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The in-person gathering of the Presbytery of the East scheduled for this Friday and Saturday, January 28 and 29, has been canceled due to weather concerns. Part of the gathering was a Friday evening worship service, which is also canceled.
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All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting, Sunday, February 13, at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. See the agenda in this Sunday's bulletin.
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To talk with Finance and Stewardship Committee members about the 2022 church budget, stop by Room 131 on February 6 between services.
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The next New Members Class kicks off Sunday, February 6, just 10 days from now. See signup details below and help spread the word.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
P.S. The 2021 Annual Report is now available. Pick up a hard copy in Halverson Hall or the Library this Sunday or view/download it online.
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Week-at-a-Glance & Ministry Announcements |
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For this week's calendar and the latest from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update. |
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Worship Services | Sunday, January 30 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“Believing, Knowing, Seeing"
Sermon for Evening Worship
“What Does the Law Require?"
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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 9:30 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, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Sanctuary. 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 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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Schedule for Town Hall Meetings
Gather with others to think ahead about the move to the Upper Room during Sanctuary Renewal as well as the new two-service schedule. Two more in-person opportunities this Sunday and next, 9:00–9:25 and 10:30–10:55 a.m. in Room 132, plus an online Town Hall via Zoom, February 6, 1:30 p.m. (look for the link in the next Midweek Update). Questions and feedback welcome.
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Register for the New Members Class |
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Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
February 6–March 20 | Room 130
Taught by pastors and elders
If you attend Fourth regularly, we invite you to sign up for the class, get to know the church better, and prayerfully consider joining this church family! For more information, visit 4thpres.org/membership.
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New members take their
membership vows on November 17, 2021
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Application Now Open
"Summer Staff" is our name for the Youth Ministry's summer internship program. Each year, college-age adults commit to a summer of ministering to the youth, grades 6–12, and college students of Fourth. For full information and to apply, visit the Summer Staff webpage.
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Adult Class: "The Biography of a Christian" (Online) |
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Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Through March 16
Taught by Dr. Robert Norris
Join via Zoom as Dr. Norris examines what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
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Join by Phone:
Call 301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 823 6276 0213
Passcode: 535077
Contact: Kathy Lofberg
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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.
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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Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel |
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