Dear Fourth Church,
Welcome to a warm and wonderful Wednesday that declares the glory of God. "For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made..." —Romans 1:20
QUICK NOTES
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See below for full information on our Missions Conference 2022 starting just 10 days from now. Note that sign-ups for the Missions Banquet close Monday, March 21.
- This Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. service children pre-K to 5th grade will recite the answers to questions 1-21 in the catechism they have been studying. Officer installation takes place Sunday during the 11:00 a.m. service as well.
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Each New Members Reception is a great opportunity to hear new members' testimonies and take part as we welcome new brothers and sisters into membership. Join us in the Upper Room on Wednesday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Tonight is the last online class for "The Biography of a Christian" taught by Dr. Robert Norris. Use this link to join via Zoom at 6:45 p.m.
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, March 20 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“An Other Worldly Kingdom”
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Creator and Creation”
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Communion will be served at Evening 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 optional, open seating.
Balcony Seating
Out of love and respect for those who are more comfortable wearing face masks, the Sanctuary balcony is designated as a masks-required section. Thank you for your gracious cooperation.
Nursery & Children's Ministry
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.
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.
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Afghan Resettlement Update |
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Caring for the Sojourners Among Us
God's provision through Fourth Church is making a significant difference in the lives of two Afghan families. Many congregants led by a core volunteer team have been providing basic material needs (furniture, clothing, food), transportation, employment assistance, health-care coordination, and prayer support. Mission DMV is also providing rent and utility assistance. There is much work to be done to achieve basic independence including job placement, language assistance, "ministry of presence" (compassionate fellowship and encouragement), and prayer.
Ways to Take Part
We hope to expand this ministry to include other families over time. If you would like to help, please contact the team at resettlement@4thpres.org. You can also give toward Afghan Resettlement. See more in the Missions Conference section below.
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Missions Conference | March 25-30 |
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Join us for our Annual Missions Conference as we celebrate God’s gracious provision for the vital work of Fourth’s missionaries and mission partners in the U.S. and around the world.
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"...for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" —Philippians 2:13
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Friday, March 25:
Missions Banquet | Upper Room | 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Speaking: Allie Amoroso, ROSE Women’s Foundation, Kenya
Sunday, March 27:
Morning Services | Sanctuary
Preaching: Craig Chapin, Mission to the World, Japan
Evening Service | Sanctuary
Preaching: Randy H., EPC/World Outreach
Afghan Resettlement Reception | Upper Room
7:30–8:30 p.m.
Learn from a missionary couple about their experience with helping refugees to resettle.
Wednesday, March 30:
Youth See the World at Fourth | Youth Rooms
6:30–8:00 p.m.
In lieu of middle and high school Bible studies.
Virtual Missions Fair | Via Zoom | 6:45–8:15 p.m.
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This year's Missions Offering will benefit Afghans who are being resettled in the U.S. You can give on Mission Sunday, March 27, or give here online and designate your gift for the fund labeled "Missions Special Offering 2022."
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Adult Class: "The Biography of a Christian" (Online) |
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Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Last class tonight, 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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