Dear Fourth Church,
Words of praise for your Wednesday morning:
Blessed be the name of the Lord
from this time forth and forevermore!
From the rising of the sun to its setting,
the name of the Lord is to be praised!
—Psalm 113:2–3
Items to note for the coming weeks:
THIS SUNDAY
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The New Members Class kicks off in Room 130 at 11:00 a.m. It's not too late to join or invite someone you know to attend. Sign-up details below.
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Join one of the last three Town Hall Meetings to help you think ahead about Sanctuary Renewal and the transition to two worship services. More info below.
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Stop by Room 131 this Sunday morning between services if you would like to talk with Finance and Stewardship Committee members about the 2022 church budget.
LOOKING AHEAD
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February 13: All members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting following the 11:00 a.m. service. More below.
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February 21: New Mission DMV opportunity: “Take Over the Mission” — Central Union Mission, that is! Learn more and sign up below.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
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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, February 6 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“God Makes His Home With Us”
Sermon for Evening Worship
“From Where Does Guilt Come?”
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Communion will be served at Morning 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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Annual Congregational Meeting | February 13
All church members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held in the Sanctuary following the 11:00 a.m. service. Members will vote on the Nominating Committee report, the 2022 proposed budget, and hear the Reading of the Roll of the Church Triumphant. Information on officer candidates, the 2022 budget, and minutes from the 2021 Annual Meeting can be found in the Library and Church Office.
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“Take Over the Mission” for a Day |
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Monday, February 21
Central Union Mission
Washington, DC
A great opportunity for individuals, community groups, and teams to experience the love of Christ at work in the lives of the homeless. Fourth volunteers will support meal preparation and service, shelter upkeep, prayer stations, and more. Morning and afternoon shifts available. Conclude with an evening chapel service led by Larry Huff.
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Final Town Hall Meetings This Sunday |
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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, 9:00–9:25 and 10:30–10:55 a.m., in Room 132, plus an online Town Hall via Zoom at 1:30 p.m. For the latter, use this Zoom link.
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Register for 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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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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