Dear Fourth Church,
God's promise to the Israelites in Ezekiel 36 makes clear that he alone makes us clean in his sight and ready to do his will: "I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws" (Ezekiel 36:25-27). Praise the Lord for a Savior who both authors and perfects our faith (Hebrews 12:2).
A few brief notes for today:
THIS SUNDAY
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All church members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting following the 11:00 a.m. service. More info and the link to the meeting packet below.
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Last call to join the New Members Class that started this past Sunday and runs through March 20. Details and signup below.
LOOKING AHEAD
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This month's Collection & Food Drive runs this Saturday, February 12, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Visit 4thpres.org/food-drive for what to bring.
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Registration for the February 26 Women's Retreat runs through February 14. Details below.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
P.S. Reminder: Please pray for our middle school students, parents, and leaders as they head to NorthBay Adventure Camp this weekend for winter retreat.
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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, February 13 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
"The True Vine"
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Surely God is Lenient! Is He?”
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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 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.
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Annual Congregational Meeting | February 13
All church members are encouraged to attend the Annual Congregational Meeting to be held at 12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Members will vote on the Nominating Committee report, the 2022 proposed budget, and hear the Reading of the Roll of the Church Triumphant. Pick up a packet with information on officer candidates, the 2022 budget, and minutes from the 2021 Annual Meeting in the Library and Church Office or download the individual documents.
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Attend the New Members Class |
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Sundays, 11:00 a.m.
February 6–March 20 | Room 130
Taught by pastors and elders
If you attend Fourth regularly, we invite you to sign up for the class, get to know the church better, and prayerfully consider joining this church family! For more information, visit 4thpres.org/membership.
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New members take their
membership vows on November 17, 2021
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Women's Retreat | Saturday, February 26
9:00 a.m.– 9:00 p.m., Westfields Marriott, Chantilly, VA
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Register by February 14
Enjoy author and speaker Ellen Vaughn as she shares on "Bold Hope" from 2 Corinthians 3:12, plus small group discussions, workshops, and lots of good food. It's a one-day event, but if you wish to spend Friday and/or Saturday night, you can book a room at a discounted price. Make a reservation by calling the Marriott directly at 800-266-9432 and giving the group name “Fourth Presbyterian Church.” Reservations must be received by the hotel by noon, Thursday, February 10.
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Adult Class: "The Biography of a Christian" (Online) |
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Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Through 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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