Greetings!
Welcome to the monthly news. There are many ways for you to connect with God and with our neighbors at LCOC and beyond. You are invited to share this news with new neighbors and others who may be interested in hearing what God is doing through the people and ministry of LCOC.
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HOW TO REACH THE OFFICE... |
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Please note: office will be closed on Monday July 5th, for Independence day.
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MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DARCY |
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As I reflect on this past year, it is amazing to see how God was at work through the people and ministry of LCOC. Your willingness to quickly move to online services, your generosity in caring for each other and our neighbors, your prayers, and your continued desire to learn and grow in your relationship with God have shown the gift of BEING the church.
The good news is that we can now gather with more friends and family and to do more traveling. The challenge is that there are many opportunities before us, and it is not as simple as doing things as we did them pre-pandemic. Susan Beaumont, a church consultant, offers us the following insight:
The beginning of the pandemic was overwhelming, but our focus was clear. The boundaries marking what we could not do provided clarity. Now, in-person engagement is returning, and we face another kind of overwhelm--too many options. How do we make choices when some boundaries have been removed, but not everything is possible?
While not everything is yet possible, you are invited to:
· Pray for God’s leading and guidance as we experiment with new ministry ideas.
· Offer your ministry ideas and suggestions.
· Use your gifts to create and support the LCOC ministry.
· Participate in the various offerings to be nurtured and to grow in your faith.
· Invite others to be a part of what God is up to at LCOC.
So, when are we going to worship in-person?
As we move through the pandemic and begin more in-person gatherings, LCOC plans to offer hybrid (in person and online) worship services. We are excited about this possibility and how this will equip us to invite more people to connect with God and the ministry of LCOC. We are a work in progress and there have been some challenges with our audio and video for the services. The technology team is working to improve and to stabilize the audio and video capabilities.
For the summer, LCOC will offer TWO hybrid services - July 25 and August 29.
Stay tuned for the date when we will be able to offer ongoing hybrid services.
Your patience is appreciated as we learn and grow! In the meantime, please email the council with any questions or ideas! The Council will meet off site on July 31st for a ministry planning retreat.
Pastor Darcy
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MESSAGE FROM
DENISE WILDER, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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Council President’s Message
Happy Independence Day to everyone! Growing up I always thought of July 4th as the high point of the summer, right smack in the middle. Of course, back then we’d get out of school at the end of May. A lot has certainly changed since then. After a kind of hibernation caused by Covid 19, LCOC just keeps moving to higher and higher points, joining together in person for worship, fellowship, learning and celebrations.
We also celebrate our Interdependence as members of our church family --from the ushers, greeters, communion preparers, acolytes, assisting ministers, our pastor, choir members, music and sound technologists (name upgraded from technicians), property beautification squad (potential new moniker), Stihl Cadettes, ACTS and Rise Against Hunger contributors, and storytellers, to church council and committee members. It truly does “take a village” to make our church, community, and extended family of God’s children thrive. Thank you, one and all!
The church council continues to meet the challenges facing LCOC, not only during our monthly meetings, but also in multiple emails flying back and forth. We want to advance Racial Equity awareness and deepen our spiritual growth through Sacred Rhythms. And, of course, we want to address what we need to do to spread the word of God’s great love, to inspire and comfort people, to accept and patiently understand others. Our fervent hope is to be able to have at least two hybrid (in person and online) services in July and two in August. And we all know that September is a super busy month when we really hit the ground running, so with God’s help (and additional volunteers) let’s make WEEKLY hybrid services a reality in September! We recognize that health guidelines could shift, and we ask for your patience and prayers to be able to join together as often as possible.
Sincerely,
Denise Wilder
Council President
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OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT ONLINE |
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NOTE: currently all of our events use the same information.
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WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
SUNDAY
FELLOWSHIP - 9:30 AM
WORSHIP - 10:00 AM
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Mark your calendars for the next Sunday hybrid services:
July 25 at 10:00 am
August 29 at 10:00 am
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Interested in being a part of the LCOC Broadcast team? |
Moving forward, LCOC will offer hybrid services - in person and online. We are excited about our new technology tools that will enhance these offerings, keep us connected, and expand the worship participation. To do this, we are developing a worship broadcast team.
to learn more and to be a part of this team - no prior experience required!
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TONIGHT!
Outdoor service moved inside to the sanctuary due to extreme heat!
masks are required!
7:00pm
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Plans to gather to give thanks for Susie Rush and to commend her to God's care:
July 10th at 11:00 - Memorial Service at LCOC
NOTE: Masks are required
July 21 at 2 pm - Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
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Midweek Prayer and Communion Service - Wednesday, July 21st @ 7:00 pm
This will be in the sanctuary.
masks are required!
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The next Worship Committee meeting will be on Monday, July 19, at 9:30 AM. |
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LEARNING AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES |
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY
The Tuesday morning Bible study will not meet during July and August.
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July 10 at 9:00 am
Lower Fellowship Hall
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Cultivating Sacred Rhythms - July 11 @ Noon
This summer, LCOC, Bethlehem LC, and St. Nicolas LC will gather virtually around the book Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation.
Please note: this zoom link is different from the Sunday morning worship!
Meeting ID: 860 3029 9491
Passcode: RestinGod
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Sessions from 12 - 1:30 via Zoom or in person in the Upper Fellowship Hall:
June 13 - chapters 1,2,3
July 11 - Chapters 4, 5, 6
August 15 - Chapters 7, 8, 9
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You are invited to an intentional time of prayer and learning about racism so that we can grow in God's command to love our neighbors.
Next Session: Monday, July 19th at 7pm
This will be hybrid - both in person and online.
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Click here for Synod Assembly recap
Click here for videos of the speakers
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WAYS TO SUPPORT GOD'S WORK
THROUGH LCOC
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Ways to give:
15008 Cloverdale Road
Dale City, VA 22193
LCOC is a beacon of light in this community.
Your financial support will equip LCOC to BE the church so that we can offer care, hope, and peace in these uncertain times - Thank you!
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CARING AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES |
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2,958 Pounds of Food For ACTS
Dear LCOC Family ~
We had donations in the form of food and a generous monetary donation recently for the ACTS Food Drive. So Diane DeGroodt shopped for and delivered all the items to ACTS last week. THANKS DIANE!!! The grand total for our Food Drive is 2,958 pounds. Thanks so much to everyone who helped with this special event. Please continue to remember ACTS when shopping as the need continues. The list is as follows for the most needed items and regular necessities.
- Toiletries, especially Body Wash
- Instant and Ground Coffee
- Cleaning Supplies - such as Pine Sol
- Detergent
- Corn
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Baby Food - Jars of Vegetables and Fruits; Cereal
- Cat and Dog Food (Both Wet and Dry).
You can also continue to donate Canned Goods (Vegetables and Fruit), Peanut Butter and Jelly, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Water, etc.
Thanks to Thrivent Financial for an Action Team to help with this event.
Lovingly and thankfully,
Roger & Jo Ann
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LCOC will be serving the Hilda Barg Homeless Shelter on Sunday, August 15, and Monday, August 16. We are still unable to enter the building to do any food preparation. The Gimmis and I would greatly appreciate any help you could provide by purchasing juice, milk, bread or cold cuts. Please contact me if you will be able to help with this outreach mission.
Blessings to all,
Sandy Strychowski
703 791-3965
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Project Mend-a-House has done a few small projects during this time of COVID-19. Thank you, Ralph, for keeping us connected! Email Ralph for more information!
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Please mark your calendars for the youth group's annual thrift sale on September 18th from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. The proceeds will go toward covering the cost of attending the 2022 ELCA Youth Gathering. We are currently accepting donations, and they can be brought to the church. We will also need volunteers to help with set-up on Friday evening, the 17th, and then on the 18th to help with the actual thrift sale. If you'd like to help or have any questions, please contact either Stacey Rosenquist or Diane DeGroodt. Thank you! |
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The Stihl cadets in action as they help Tilli and Raymond with their yard work!
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Congratulations Lloyd Lyngdal for your 65th ordination anniversary! |
Cards may be sent to:
3487 Lyon Park Ct.
Woodbridge,VA 22192
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Please email Noris, with any additional birthdays, baptismal birthdays, or wedding anniversaries. We want to celebrate YOU!
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BIRTHDAYS
2 Steve W
5 Tom P
5 Noris Q
6 Katie B
8 Tricia S
14 Georgiann T
14 Sonya W
15 Harriet R
16 Fay Y
17 Jennie R
17 Brielle W
17 Sandy S
24 Dave W
29 Mark G
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ANNIVERSARIES
1 Roger and Jo Ann R
23 Brian and Marlies S
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BAPTISM BIRTHDAYS
19 Sarah G
27 Tom P
27 Shannon R
29 Haley B
29 Caroline B
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SERVING IN THE MILITARY
Tyler R.
Tom M.
Ryan L.
Samuel B.
Xavier D.
Kevin B.
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