Dear Church,

Here is my mid-week devotional along with a few church family announcements. Below my video you'll find links to devotional articles by Rob and Tommy and a variety of updates that I hope will serve you during this time when Fourth Church is unable to gather.

—Todd
Devotional Articles
by Dr. Robert Norris
"They have tasted God’s grace and now while they face the challenges of life, they have new unity and share a single purpose." Reflections on Isaiah 12:4-6 and the life of Martin Rinkhart.
by Rev. Thomas Myrick
"My prayer in this season is that you would experience the word of God opening up to you, coming alive before your eyes, and connecting to the details of your life."
Care & Prayer

Ready to Help
Deacons, elders, volunteers, youth, and staff members stand ready to help those negatively affected by the pandemic. Do you know of someone who needs prayers, grocery shopping, pharmacy pick-ups, encouraging notes, etc?
Call: 301-320-3600, x223 or x216

Congregational Prayer Online
Wednesday, April 1, 5:30-6:00 p.m.
Join our first church-wide online prayer time. Get familiar with Zoom video-conferencing ahead of time here . Then follow the Zoom link below or use the Meeting ID. We hope many people can take part as we turn to the Lord in prayer.
Zoom Meeting Link: https://zoom.us/j/800360843
Zoom Meeting ID: 800 360 843
Questions for church staff? Call: 301-320-3600, x216

Sunday Prayer Time
Sunday, 8:30-9:00 a.m
Pray during this regularly scheduled prayer time. Although we cannot gather in the Prayer Room, join in prayer as a church wherever you are.

Counseling Ministry
Counselors, Kevin Schick and Jessica Schick, are conducting sessions solely via video or phone. 

Would you like help contacting your parish elder?
Call: Pastor Tommy Myrick, 301-320-1322

All Fourth Church pastors are available and may be contacted at any time, 4thpres.org/leadership .
Adult Sunday School
9:30 & 11:00 Pastor's Classes
Dr. Norris will be recording lectures for both the 9:30 (Joshua) and 11:00 (Matthew 12-28) classes. Audio will be available online no later than the preceding Thursday and can be accessed at  4thpres.org/resources . Table hosts have instructions to utilize a free conferencing tool for online table discussions. Class members may contact their table host for more information .
Call: 301-320-3600, x265
Family Ministries
Children’s Sunday School
The Children's Ministry will email lesson materials this week for Sunday, March 29.
Call: 301-320-3600, x231

Youth Bible Studies
Small groups meet based on grade and gender. Middle school is using Skype; high school is using Zoom/Google Duo. Contact youth leaders to learn how to participate.

Youth Sunday School
A Sunday school lesson for youth will be emailed with a link to an unlisted YouTube video each week. 

Youth Book Club
Thursday, March 26, 1:00 p.m.
All middle and high school youth are invited to gather via Zoom for Youth Book Club and a discussion of What Is the Gospel by Greg Gilbert, available through Kindle. Details in our newsletters.

Youth Instagram Challenge
Middle and high school youth, go to your respective Instagram pages to participate. Once you complete the challenge, post using the hashtag #4thYouthChallenge so that others can see. The first challenge is up!
Call: 301-320-3600, x231
Young Adult Ministry
College
Thursday, March 26, 7:30 p.m.
Participate in a Zoom Bible study on 1 Timothy.
Sunday, March 29, 10:15 a.m.
Participate in the Sunday Pastor’s Class and the virtual discussion group.

Call: 301-320-3600
 
Young Adult Fellowship
Sunday Class and biweekly Bible studies will continue in an online format. Look for communications with more information.
Call: 301-320-3600, x261
Music Ministry
Sanctuary Choir
Thursday, March 26, 7:45 p.m.
The Sanctuary Choir will gather via Zoom for a time of devotion, prayer, and singing. See the email sent this week for more information. 
Call: 301-320-3600, x207
Women’s Ministry
Bible Study
Wednesdays, beginning April 15
A five-week online Bible study on James with multiple group and time options.
Call: 301-320-3600, x275