Dear Fourth Church, "Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.  Blessed be his glorious name forever; may the whole earth be filled with his glory! Amen and Amen!" —Psalm 72:18–19 Here are your quick notes for today: Thanksgiving and Advent Services — We are drawing close to the season when we reflect on all Jesus has done for us in the past year and prepare our hearts to celebrate his coming. Please see the schedule of services below. Commitment Envelopes for the Sanctuary Renewal Campaign — All are invited to stop by Halverson Hall on November 7, 14, or 21 to pick up Commitment Envelopes or to drop off completed ones. Visit the Sanctuary Renewal webpage for more information. New Members Reception — Meet and greet participants in the New Members Class and hear their testimonies Wednesday, November 17, 7:00 p.m., in the Upper Room. Reception to follow and no RSVP required. Parent Fellowship Tonight — Join us after you drop off your kids at Bible Study for a Parenting Q&A hosted by Jessica Schick, a licensed clinical counselor on staff and member of Fourth. Starts in the Upper Portico (facing Ridgefield Road) at 6:30 p.m. and moves to The Commons (by Halverson Hall) at 7:00 p.m. Grace to you,  Don Nalle For the Communications Team P.S. Tonight's "Beyond the Grave" online class for adults is the last of the series. See below for the links to participate this evening via Zoom or phone.

Calendar & Ministry Announcements

For the coming week-at-a-glance and detailed announcements from the ministries of Fourth, see our online Fourth Update.

Fourth Update | November 3

Worship Services | Sunday, November 7

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.

Sermon for Morning Worship “From Funeral to Festival” John 11:28-44   Sermon for Evening Worship “Wind, Earth, and Fire” 1 Kings 19:9-18 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 via video livestream, video on demand, and phone livestream (dial 855-217-0187 to listen "live" or on demand).

Thanksgiving and Advent Services Mark your calendars now for these special worship services and family times

Thanksgiving Day Worship Service Thursday, November 25, 10:30 a.m. Candlelight Carol Sing: Evening Worship 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.

Men's Conference Nonconforming Men: Transforming Mercies

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 Pick up a brochure and mail your registration and check

Adult Class: "Beyond the Grave" (Online)

Wednesdays, 6:45-7:30 p.m. through November 3 Taught by Dr. Robert Norris Join us via Zoom as we examine the biblical teaching on the hope of eternal life and what that means for the present and the future. Join by Zoom

Join by Phone: Call 301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 860 6671 7251) (Passcode: 222945) Contact: Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org or 301-320-3600 x265

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) Join by Zoom

Sunday Prayer 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.

Contact: Sallie Holdrich, sholdrich@4thpres.org or 301-320-3600 x205

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