Dear Fourth Church,
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 6
- It's the last Sunday to register in Halverson Hall for the Men's Retreat coming March 11–13. You may register online through Wednesday, March 9 (link below).
LOOKING AHEAD
- Take part in "40 Days for Life" March 15 and/or 16 by praying on a public sidewalk near a late-term abortion facility. See details below.
JOB OPENINGS ON STAFF
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As Todd shared on recent Sundays, we have a number of job openings on the church staff including Pastor of Youth, Youth Coordinators, Director of Local Missions (Mission DMV), Director of Children’s Ministry, and Youth Summer Staff. Thank you for your prayers as we trust the Lord to lead the right candidates to Fourth. Feel free to share the job openings page.
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 6 |
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“The High Priestly Prayer”
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Saving Faith”
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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.
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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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Men's Retreat | Friday–Saturday, March 11-13
Sandy Cove, North East, MD
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Join your brothers in Christ for teaching and fellowship at Sandy Cove Retreat Center as Dr. Robert Norris speaks on “Faithful Men in a Pagan World”. |
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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 and 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 when the offering is received on Sunday, March 27, or give here online and designate your gift for the fund labeled "Mission Special Offering 2022."
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"40 Days for Life" Prayer Vigil
Pray with others from Fourth on a public sidewalk near an abortion facility in Bethesda (10401 Old Georgetown Road/Wildwood Medical Center). Come for one or more hours on Tuesday, March 15, and/or Wednesday, March 16, as we pray for the most vulnerable among us and for all who are affected by abortion. Email 40days@4thpres.org with questions.
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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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