Dear Fourth Church,

We have great cause for rejoicing as the summer sun comes up over Maryland on another day that the Lord has made.

Many are the sorrows of the wicked,
but steadfast love surrounds the one who trusts in the LORD.
Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, O righteous,
and shout for joy, all you upright in heart!
Psalm 32:10–11

Here are a few items of note for this weekend and upcoming Sundays:

New Visitors Receptions & New Members Class: Help spread the word: All who are new to Fourth are invited to meet pastors, staff, and members in The Commons over light refreshments immediately after the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services on August 28. New Members Class launches two Sundays later. See further details below.

G2G for Women: Dr. Todd Smedley will help kick off our fall G2G (Generation-to-Generation) Bible studies for women on Wednesday, September 7, using "I & 2 Thessalonians, Living in the End Times" by John Stott. See 4thpres.org/women for full details and registration.

Collection & Food Drive: Our monthly collection to serve those in need continues this Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Visit 4thpres.org/food-drive for the food and household items that are most needed and how to participate.

Congregational Prayer: Congregational Prayer will gather at 10:00 a.m. the next two Sundays, August 14 and 21, and return to its regular start time of 8:30 a.m. on August 28. All are invited to participate in Room 233B across from the Music Office.

Kairos Course: See today's Fourth Update for details on an online course starting August 30 designed to help believers understand God’s good purpose for all cultural groups in the world.
Grace to you,

Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
Fourth Update
The Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements
Check out the calendar for the week ahead and announcements from the ministries of Fourth.
Worship Services | Sunday, August 14
Sermon for Morning Worship
“Excelling in the Grace of Giving” 
 
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Grace by Word and Sacrament”
Communion will be served at Evening Worship this week using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.

Livestream Options
The 11:00 a.m. service is available "live" or on demand by video and phone livestream.

For the video livestream, visit 4thpres.org/livestream
For the phone livestream,
dial 855-217-0187. This enables you to listen to the full service.
Service Times & Locations
The 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Upper Room.

Upper Room Masks-Required Section
Out of love and respect for those who are more comfortable wearing face masks, the Ridgefield Road alcove (front, right side of the Upper Room) is designated as a masks-required section. Thank you for your gracious cooperation.

Sunday Nursery & Children's Ministry
Nursery care is provided for children from birth to age 2 during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. hours. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor.

Cherub Church and Children's Church meet during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. service. More info at 4thpres.org/children.
New Visitors Reception
Sunday, August 28
All who are new to Fourth and want to get to know the church better are invited to meet pastors, staff, and members over light refreshments. Join the group for this informal time in The Commons (just off of Halverson Hall) immediately following the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.
New Members Class
Starts Sunday, September 11
Room 130 • 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Join the New Members Class to learn more about our beliefs, vision, and mission as a church and to prayerfully consider joining this local church body. Class runs six consecutive Sundays and is taught by Fourth pastors. You can visit 4thpres.org/membership to sign up or email Kathy Lofberg.
Sermons from Heaven & Hell
Class for August 28 & September 4
What are the marks of good and bad preaching? Join a special end-of-summer class taught by Dr. Robert Norris in the Upper Room, 9:30–10:30 a.m. The August 28 class will address “Sermons from Heaven” and September 4, “Sermons from Hell."
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, August 14 & 21: 10:00 a.m.
Prayer Room, 233B
Returns to the regular start time of 8:30 a.m. on August 28

Different elders rotate in leading Sunday morning prayer. 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