Dear Fourth Church, Happy month of June to you. The calendar says summer is still three weeks away, but the temperatures so far this week beg to differ! Summer Book Clubs for women are just around the corner. Visit the Women's Ministry webpage for descriptions of the three different groups and the fascinating subject matter. One Romania mission trip has just returned (photos below) and another for college students is gearing up. July 29–August 6, students will have the opportunity to assist in Romanian Christian Enterprises' (RCE) disability ministry and support their growing work with refugees in light of current events. To express your interest in the trip, complete this brief form. This summer's "Monumental VBS" (Vacation Bible School) runs July 11–15, so if you haven't signed up your child(ren), make haste and register now! See further details below. One last note: If you drive to church from the east, and if all is according to schedule, this Sunday you'll find access to Ridgefield Road closed at River Road. Alternate routes include taking Little Falls Parkway to Westbard or continuing on River Road to Springfield Drive (then again, you native Marylanders probably have all kinds of creative routes to get here!). Explanation for the closure below.

Grace to you, Don Nalle For the Communications Team

Ovidiu Martin of RCE shares with our mission team as they stand in the plaza before the City Hall of Arad, Romania.

Week-at-a-Glance & Ministry Announcements

For this week's calendar and the latest from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update.

Fourth Update | June 1

Worship Services | Sunday, June 5

Sermon for Morning Worship “Forgiveness and Restoration” 2 Corinthians 2:5–11   Sermon for Evening Service “Jesus Crucified, Dead, and Buried” Hebrews 2:5–11 Communion will be served at Morning 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 For the phone livestream, dial 855-217-0187. This enables you to listen to the full service.

Service Times & Locations The 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Upper Room. Upper Room Masks-Required Section Out of love and respect for those who are more comfortable wearing face masks, the Ridgefield Road alcove (front, right side of the Upper Room) is designated as a masks-required section. Thank you for your gracious cooperation. Sunday Nursery & Children's Ministry Nursery care is provided for children from birth to age 2 during the 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. hours. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor. Children's Sunday School classes for all ages are held at 9:30 a.m. Cherub Church and Children's Church meet during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. service. More info at 4thpres.org/children.

Hymn Sing with Rev. Kevin Twit of Indelible Grace Sunday, June 12, 6:00 p.m., Upper Room

We're excited to announce our next Hymn Sing led by Kevin Twit, founder of Indelible Grace Music and Reformed University Fellowship Campus Pastor at Belmont University in Nashville. Kevin and his son Cooper will lead us in singing and share the rich stories behind the hymns. Because these time-tested songs are honest about suffering and explicit about the gospel, this Hymn Sing presents a wonderful opportunity to bring friends. Stick around for outdoor fellowship and the dessert food truck afterward.

Road Closure Starting June 5

Depending on where you live, your route to church may be changing this weekend. The Westbard Square redevelopment project will cause the closure of Ridgefield Road between River Road and Westbard Avenue for approximately 16 months starting June 5. (Google map of the intersection here if you would like to look at the short section of Ridgefield in question).

Monumental VBS July 11-15, 9 a.m. to Noon

During this week of adventure, kids will discover the vastness of God's power and the depth of his love as they explore the life of Joseph. VBS is for children 3-years-old (potty-trained) through rising 5th grade. Registration is $50/child, but we desire to have every child attend VBS without concern for finances. Email jbronson@4thpres.org about scholarships. Registration closes July 1.

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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, 8:30–9:15 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

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