Dear Fourth Church,
We received a wonderful report from the Deacons today that a record number of Thanksgiving Bag recipients were nominated this year — 142 recipients, which translates to providing food for approximately 350 people. Praise God for the opportunity to be salt and light in our community. Bag pick up is this Sunday after each morning service in the New Chapel across from the Music Office.
More quick notes for today:
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Two more ways to bless our neighbors this weekend: the monthly Collection and Food Drive on November 13 and providing a Sunday Fellowship Dinner for Clark Inn on November 14. Visit the "More Opportunities to Serve" section of the Mission DMV webpage for how to participate. Note the special wishlist of school and craft supplies requested for this month's Collection.
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Two registrations just opened this week: the Women's Christmas Gathering, Thursday, December 9, and the Family Advent Celebration, Friday, December 3. Visit 4thpres.org/women and 4thpres.org/children for details and to register.
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Thanksgiving and Advent Services: please see the schedule of services below and note the information on the Thanksgiving Offering (for Disaster Relief) to be received at the Thanksgiving Day Worship Service.
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New Members Reception: next Wednesday, November 17, at 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Room, you can meet and greet the newest members of Fourth and hear their testimonies. A dessert reception follows. No RSVP required.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
P.S. Thanks to all who have turned in Commitment Envelopes for the Sanctuary Renewal Campaign. Completed envelopes may be dropped off in Halverson Hall and the Main Office Sundays, November 14 and 21, or mailed to the church office.
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Calendar & Ministry Announcements |
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For the coming week-at-a-glance and detailed announcements from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update. |
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Worship Services | Sunday, November 14 |
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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 optional, 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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Sermon for Morning Worship
“That One Man Should Die”
Sermon for Evening Worship
"Naboth’s Vineyard”
Communion will be served at Evening Worship this week using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.
Livestream Options
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Thanksgiving and Advent Services
Mark your calendars now for these special worship services and family times
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Thanksgiving Day Worship Service*
Thursday, November 25, 10:30 a.m.
Candlelight Carol Sing
Sunday, November 28, 6:00 p.m.
Family Advent Celebration
Friday, December 3, 6:00 p.m.
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Sundays, December 5 & 12, 6:00 p.m.
Advent Communion Service
Sunday, December 19, 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Eve Services
Friday, December 24
- Family Service, 5:00 p.m.
- Communion Service, 7:00 p.m.
- Candlelight Service, 11:00 p.m.
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*Thanksgiving Offering
Each year, the collected offering provides relief to those affected by natural disasters around the globe. If giving by check, please write "Disaster Relief" on the memo line. To give online, visit 4thpres.org/give, choose "Select Gift Fund", and then "Thanksgiving/Disaster Relief."
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Men's Conference
Nonconforming Men: Transforming Mercies
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Saturday, November 20
9:00 a.m.– 2:00 p.m.
Speaker: Dr. Todd M. Smedley
Sign up for this in-depth study of Romans 12 held at Fourth Church.
Ways to Register
- Register online
- Visit the table in Halverson Hall on Sundays
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Pick up a brochure and mail your registration and check; November 16 deadline
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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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