Dear Fourth Church, A happy (and warm!) Wednesday to you. We have no video for you today, but we'll be back with one next Wednesday. As always this update includes the links to make reservations for the coming Sunday and other important reminders. For the coming week-at-a-glance and the latest ministry announcements, see today's post here:

Fourth Update for February 24

Congregational Prayer Online

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:00 p.m. Join our churchwide online prayer time by video or phone. If it's your first time joining us, get familiar with Zoom ahead of time. Join by Video

Join by Phone  Call 301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 800 360 843) (Password: 867143) Contact: Sallie Holdrich sholdrich@4thpres.org or 301-320-3600, x205

Prayer Vigil for Life

Pray with others from Fourth at a late-term abortion facility in Bethesda on Tuesday, March 16 (7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.), and/or Wednesday, March 17 (1:00-6:00 p.m.). More information to follow.   Contact: 40days@4thpres.org with questions

New Officers

The following officers were approved at the February 7 Annual Congregational Meeting; new officers will be installed on Sunday, March 21.   You can find a full list of our Teaching Elders, Ruling Elders, and Deacons at 4thpres.org on the Leadership page.

Ruling Elders | Class of 2024 Matt Bettridge Akin Harrison Mike Heiser Larry Huff Robert Labutta Keith Riley Don Robinson Ted Smith

Deacons | Class of 2024 Martin Burks Warren Burnam Jim Colgain  Rik De Voest Angie Falcone Jill Furgeson Steve Howe John Kimbrough Rick Smith Wendy Vendt

Worship Services | Sunday, February 28

Reservations open each Wednesday morning for the Sunday to come and are currently open for indoor services:  Sunday, February 28 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., & 6:00 p.m. | Sanctuary 9:30 a.m. | Upper Room Make a reservation for the service of your choice and the size of your household. Reserve a Space Face coverings are required at indoor services. Accessibility If you require the accessible entrance for indoor worship, first make your reservation, then email Rebecca Sparks-Korossy, rkorossy@4thpres.org, so that we may accommodate you.  Cancellations If you need to cancel your reservation, please email cancel@4thpres.org.

Morning Sermon “Do Not Fear the Shame of the Past” Joel 2:18-27   Evening Sermon “Sanctified Seating Charts” Luke 14:1-14 Communion will be served at the evening service this Sunday, February 28, using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice. 11:00 a.m. service available via  video livestream, video on demand, or phone livestream (call 855-217-0187 at the beginning of the service to listen).

Adult Education Programs Underway

Pastor's Class Sunday School Nehemiah and Esther or 1 & 2 Peter and Jude Now–May 9 Newcomers are welcome at any time. Learn more. New Testament Overview Now-May 9, Sundays, 4:00 p.m. Weekly small group Zoom Bible study based on home study questions prepared in advance. Learn more.

Teaching on Tuesdays* “Jesus Answers Job” Now-March 16, Tuesdays, 7:00-7:45 p.m. We examine the great questions asked by Job which were answered by the Lord Jesus Christ. Learn more. Look for the link to the Zoom gathering in the Teaching on Tuesdays reminder emails sent each Tuesday morning.  *Please note this series is not being recorded, and no registration is required.

HELPFUL LINKS Adult Sunday School Lectures Opportunities to Serve Resources on Racial Reconciliation Sunday Livestream Women's Bible Studies GIVE ONLINE

Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel

4thpres.org • 301-320-3600 5500 River Road Bethesda, MD 20816

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