Dear Fourth Church,


Good morning. Our hearts are full as we welcome a fresh class of Fourth Fellows (meet them via the link below) and also kick off this fall's Youth Bible Studies, beginning tonight. Parents of youth are encouraged to stick around for the parent fellowship running concurrently. Youth and parents will each open the Gospel of Matthew, making for a wonderful opportunity for rich conversation afterward.


YOUR NOTES FOR TODAY


  • Mission DMV SERVE Day, Saturday, October 15: Take part as we work in teams to support Fourth's mission partners. Youth are encouraged to sign up for the Central Union Mission and Camp Bennett opportunities. Visit 4thpres.org/missiondmv for opportunity descriptions and signup.


  • Church Leadership Nominations: Do you know church members who would make great candidates for Elder, Deacon, or member of the 2023 Nominating Committee? Pass their names along here.


  • Youth Ministry


  • Midweek Bible Study: TONIGHT, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Rooms 102 and 007 (Lower Lot entrance). All students in middle and high school are invited to study the Gospel of Matthew; bring a Bible, notebook, and pen.


  • Middle School Friday Night Club: This Friday, 6:30-8:00 p.m., Room 102. Bring along friends to a fun-filled night playing games and making new friends, followed by a faith message.


  • Parent Fellowship: Meets at the same time as the Youth Midweek Bible Study, Room 200 (one flight up from Lower Lot entrance).


  • Bike Trip Prep Day: This Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m., Lower Parking Lot. All current 8th-11th-graders who would like to join next summer's Bike Trip are invited. Details in today's Fourth Update.


  • Middle & High School Fall Retreat: September 23-25, NorthBay Adventure Camp. Register now at 4thpres.org/youth.


  • Special Blessings: Friday, September 16, 6:30-9:00 p.m., online. Moms of children with special needs meet online to provide mutual support, prayer, and encouragement for one another. Email Special Blessings Coordinator Tricia Han, than@4thpres.org.


  • Women's Ministry's Cancer Support Group: Sunday, September 18, 12:20 p.m., Room 132. Enjoy lunch with sharing, praying, and a healthy dose of encouragement as we lean on Christ during this hard patch in life's journey.


  • New Members Class: Missed the kickoff last Sunday? That's ok; you can still join the class this Sunday. Runs through October 23, 9:30–10:30 a.m., Room 130. Register at 4thpres.org/membership.

Grace to you,


Don Nalle

For the Communications Team


P.S. See the video clip below if you did not get to hear Todd's update on the Sanctuary Renewal project this past Sunday. 

Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements 

See today’s post for Congregational Care offerings including DivorceCare, Blended Family Support, and DivorceCare; information on the Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE) 30th Anniversary Celebration coming October 1 at McLean Presbyterian Church; and further details on many events. 

Fourth Update for September 7

Worship Services | Sunday, September 11

Sermon for Morning Worship

"Boasting in Weakness"

2 Corinthians 11:21b-33


 

Sermon for Evening Worship

“Who Should Take Communion?”

1 Corinthians 11:26-34

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.

Fourth Fellows

Welcome the Class of 2023


Visit 4thfellows.org for pictures and brief bios of the new class. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for the program and participants. Follow our progress this year by connecting on Instagram @fourthfellows.

Sanctuary Renewal Update

Recorded video image of Dr. Todd Smedley sharing during services

Last Sunday, Dr. Todd Smedley shared briefly about the timeline and finances for the Sanctuary Renewal project underway since April (two-minute clip).

Congregational Prayer
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)
Join by Zoom
Sunday Prayer

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.

Contact: Sallie Holdrich, sholdrich@4thpres.org or 301-320-3600 x205

HELPFUL LINKS

"Fall Events at Fourth" Booklet

Sunday Livestream

Sermon Audio & Video

Mission DMV

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