Good morning! Thank you to all who attended the Annual Meeting of the Congregation on Sunday. What a blessing to see a thriving church body at work! You can view the list of newly elected officers and listen to Senior Pastor Todd M. Smedley's vision for the next five years in the sections below.
NOTES
Men and Women: Time is running out to register for the Men's Retreat (March 10–12) and the Women's One-Day Conference (February 25). See both below.
Local Traffic Update: Beginning Monday, February 20, Ridgefield Road will terminate at its intersection with Westbard Avenue, meaning there will no longer be direct driving access between Westbard and Ridgefield, though pedestrian access will remain. More information on the Westbard Redevelopment plan can be found here.
Seating in Right Front Alcove: Starting Sunday, March 5, the currently masks-required section will be open to all congregants, with or without masks. Please note the 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services have ample seating available for social distancing.
Grace to you,
Susan Kemp
For the Communications Team
Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements
See today’s website post for the latest information on the Young Adult men's Bible study, High School Thursday Breakfast Club, Women's Infertility Support Group meeting, and many other upcoming events.
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.
Annual Meeting of the Congregation
Senior Pastor's Remarks
Once per year the congregation gathers to conduct the official business of the church. Last Sunday a quorum heard the Clerk of the Session's report and the Roll of the Church Triumphant, confirmed new church leaders, and voted to approve the revised bylaws and 2023 budget. Sunday's meeting also included the above remarks by Todd on his five-year vision for Fourth Church.
New Church Officers
Class of 2026
Ruling Elders
Michael Klitsch
Michael Looney
Adam Szabo
Kent Talbert
Richard Tucker
Eric Vendt
Steve White
Jeremy Williams
Deacons
Elizabeth Dicus
Jo Ann Dubose
Sandra Fischer
Kato Gilbert
Elizabeth Hartnett
Carol Jackson
Melissa Labutta
Laurie Rankin
Todd Switzer
Ira Vaughn
Women's One-Day Conference
Saturday, February 25 • 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Gather in the Upper Room for a day of teaching, fellowship, and meals together. Hear our own Dr. Carin Robinson speak on "Reflections on Colossians 1:15-20: Finding Our Identity in Christ's Supremacy." Upper Room; cost $25, includes breakfast and lunch. Register here.
Men's Retreat
March 10–12 • Sandy Cove Retreat Center
RUF Campus Minister and PhD candidate Derek Rishmawy will speak on the theme, "Our God Is a Consuming Fire: The Holiness of God." Feel free to invite friends and look forward to a time of fellowship, recreation, and rest. Visit 4thpres.org/men for details or register here.
Congregational Prayer
Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00 p.m.
All are invited for this online prayer time accessible by video or phone.
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.
