Midweek Update: Holy Week

Holy Week

Above: In today's video, our Senior Pastor, Dr. Todd Smedley, shares Fourth's plan for Holy Week services. Further details are listed below and online. What a great time to reach out to family and friends and invite everyone to join us!

NOTE: For the coming week-at-a-glance and the latest ministry announcements, see our online Fourth Update.

Fourth Update for March 10

Holy Week Services

PALM SUNDAY | March 28

Morning Service

8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

Evening Communion Service

6:00 p.m.

MAUNDY THURSDAY | April 1

Communion Service

7:30 p.m.

GOOD FRIDAY | April 2

Tenebrae Service of Darkness

5:00 & 7:30 p.m.

For more about the schedule of services, please watch Todd's video and visit the page below.

More Information

EASTER SUNDAY | April 4

Easter Morning

6:30, 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 a.m.

Easter Evening

6:00 p.m.

LIVESTREAM

Palm Sunday, 11:00 a.m.

Maundy Thursday, no livestream

Good Friday, 7:30 p.m.

Easter, 8:00 a.m.

RESERVATIONS

Reservations for all Sunday services open the Wednesday prior, but Maundy Thursday and Good Friday reservations will open on Monday, March 29.

"Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed."

—Isaiah 53:4-5

Children's Ministry Easter Gift Bags

The Easter Gift Bags include a family devotional and calendar, Easter crafts, and treats. Register now through March 17. Drive-through pick up is Saturday, March 20, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

Reserve a bag for your child

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

Drive-Through Collection & Food Drive

Saturday, March 13

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Now on Saturdays only with extended hours. Return candy-stuffed Easter eggs. Contribute food, diapers, clothing (coats, socks, underwear, shoes, and boots), and household items. Drive to the covered entrance on the Ridgefield Road side of Fourth Church. Donated items go to Fourth’s ministry partners and neighbors in the DMV.

Learn More

Prayer Vigil for Life

Pray with others from Fourth on a public sidewalk near a late-term abortion facility in Bethesda (10401 Old Georgetown Road/Wildwood Medical Center). Come for one or more hours on Tuesday, March 16 (7:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.), and/or Wednesday, March 17 (1:00-6:00 p.m.) as we pray for the most vulnerable among us and for all who are affected by abortion.

Contact: 40days@4thpres.org with questions and to sign up

40 Days for Life is a campaign that aims to end abortion locally through prayer and fasting, community outreach, and a peaceful all-day vigil in front of abortion businesses.

Worship Services | Sunday, March 14

Reservations open each Wednesday morning for the Sunday to come and are currently open for indoor services:

Sunday, March 14

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.