Dear Fourth Church Family,

Here on the threshold of a new year, we pray Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope."

We have four great opportunities for spiritual refreshment coming early in 2022:

As you close out your finances for the year, remember that all giving contributions must be received by midnight, December 31, to be counted for the 2021 calendar year. More details below. Thank you for your generous and faithful support of Fourth Church this year.

Grace and peace,
Genna Repich
Communications Coordinator
Calendar & Ministry Announcements
For the coming week-at-a-glance and detailed announcements from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update.
Worship Services | Sunday, January 2
Service Times & Location

The 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Sanctuary. Face masks required, open seating.

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.

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.
Sermon for Morning Worship
“Hosanna”
 
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Pour for More?”
Communion will be served at Morning 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.
For the phone livestream,
dial 855-217-0187. This enables you to listen to the full service.
End-of-Year Giving
Your contributions must be received by midnight, December 31, to be counted for the 2021 calendar year. The Finance Office can receive contributions by mail after December 31 and count them toward your 2021 giving if postmarked December 31 or before.

More Notes on Giving

  • Online giving on Fourth’s website is easy and secure.
  • If you give by check, your check has everything we need to record your gift for tax purposes.
  • An envelope with your name and address is needed for tax credit only when you are giving cash.
  • Giving envelopes are mailed every three months to those who request them. The Finance Office is happy to send them if you want them.
  • If you no longer need or want giving envelopes, please email to be removed from the envelope mailing list.

Contact: Carol Menkis, cmenkis@4thpres.org
Women's G2G Bible Study
Starts the Week of January 10
Begin your new year with a study of
2 Corinthians, part of Crossway's "Knowing the Bible" series by J. I. Packer and Dane C. Ortlund.

Four options to gather:
  • In-person|Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.*
  • Zoom
-Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
-Wednesdays, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
-Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
*A nursery/children's program is available with registration.
Winter Retreats for Youth
Middle and high school students are invited to a winter weekend retreat at River Valley Ranch in Manchester, MD. High School dates are January 21–23 and Middle School dates are February 11–13. Activities include basketball, ping-pong, zip-line, and much more. Register online now for early-bird pricing.
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)
Sunday Prayer
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.
Contact: Sallie Holdrich, sholdrich@4thpres.org or 301-320-3600 x205
Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel