Dear Fourth Church,
Good morning and happy first day of December! May God give each of us grace to ignore the empty enticements and distractions of our world this season and focus instead on the longing, wonder, and joy of Advent.
Several notes for you:
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Today is your last opportunity to register for the Family Advent Celebration this Friday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m. Full details below.
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Saturday, December 4, is this month's drop-off day for the Drive-Through Collection & Food Drive. Bring your donations between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. as we continue in faithful commitment to bless and serve our community and the greater DMV.
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Invite friends and family to join us for a Service of Lessons and Carols either of the next two Sunday evenings, December 5 or December 12, at 6:00 p.m. See the full schedule of Advent services below.
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Lastly, audio of the messages from the November 20 Men's Conference is now available. Visit the Men's Ministry webpage to listen.
Grace to you,
Don Nalle
For the Communications Team
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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, December 5 |
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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 required, 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
“A Light in the Darkness”
A Service of Lessons and Carols
Meditation by Dr. Todd M. Smedley,
with choirs and orchestra, Scripture readings, and Christmas carols.
Communion will be served at Morning Worship this week using prepackaged communion wafers (regular and gluten-free) and grape juice.
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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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Advent at Fourth
Mark your calendars now for these special worship services and family times
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Family Advent Celebration
Friday, December 3, 7:00 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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Family Advent Celebration |
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Friday, December 3 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
Families with children of all ages are invited to the Upper Room for Christmas carols, seasonal crafts, Advent wreath decorating, and Christmas cookie bags. This event is free with the option to purchase an Advent wreath, $35.
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Women's Christmas Gathering |
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Thursday, December 9 | 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we hear Dr. Norris share reflections on Christmas, plus flower arranging, carols, games, and dessert (wrapped and waiting for you as you leave!).
Questions? Visit the Women's Ministry table in Halverson Hall between services Sunday, December 5.
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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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