Greetings!
We have spent a lot of time outside lately. Enjoying the days of mild temperatures. The boys thoroughly enjoy riding their 'bikes' and laughing at each other at random moments. What has been the biggest joy for me to watch is when something happens to one of them, they look at each other with 'the look'. The look is immediately followed by laughter. They laugh so hard, with such joy, that it causes Sam and I to laugh as well. It is truly a blessing to watch their connection grow.
We will continue the Connection Sermon Series where I will reflect on Maintaining the Connection.
I hope to see you there,
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What's Happening This Week at Messiah: September 15, 2022
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Join us on Sunday:
-In person at 9:00
-10 am (En Espanol)
- Sunday School 10 am
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Messiah broadcasts our 11:15 AM Sunday service live on our website.
• Be on the lookout for an email on Sunday at 11 AM with the link to the live stream.
• Won't be around at 11:15 to watch it live? No worries! Start it anytime after 11:15 on Sunday or throughout the week.
• The Sunday services will no longer be posted on Vimeo, so make sure you either click on the link in our Sunday email, go to our website, or watch using your Roku, Apple, or Amazon device.
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Keeping Up with Messiah: Confirmation
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September 15: Midweek Connect
September 18: I CAN SERVE: Faith Milestone Event
September 21: Wednesday Night Dinner and Weekend Backpack Event
September 25: Congregational Luncheon following the 11:15 service
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Make sure to check out our website for new events and information about what is happening in the life of the church!
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I Can Serve
Being a part of a Faith Community is a lot like being on a sports team: we don’t just show up for the games; we also go to practices, we work on skills at home, we offer to bring the team snack once a season, and so forth.
Developing the Holy Habits of worshipping in community starts when children are young, so on Sunday, September 18th, we will offer a Faith Milestone of “I Can Serve” for students in 4th-12th grades.
We want to emphasize how important we all are to the healthy workings of the Body of Christ—so, kids and youth will learn how to serve as acolytes, greeters, ushers, readers, Ambassadors, technology buddies, and more!
Please sign up below so we know how many to expect.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Wednesday Night Dinners will resume September 21 and be held on the 3rd Wednesday night of every month.
We will also be packing backpacks after we eat so make sure to sign up for that below!
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Looking for a way to contribute to Messiah and get a better tax break? If you are older than 72 and have either IRA or 401(K) accounts (or both), the Tax Code requires you to begin to withdraw a percentage of those previously tax free dollars according to an IRS table. That becomes taxable income.
However, it is allowable to have some of those dollars paid directly from your account to a charity. Those dollars would not count as earned income and that would have a greater tax reduction impact than simply taking the money and then donating it and taking a deduction. This can be a great way to contribute to Messiah.
Talk to your accountant, financial manager or broker for details.
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NEW STUDY FOR THE TUESDAY AFTERNOON WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY!
Please join us Tuesdays at 1 PM in the church library to begin a new Stonecroft Bible study entitled “God’s Love Through You: A Guide to 1 John.”
If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please contact Cheryl Robarge at 703.339.8359 or send an email here
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Curious Crew:
We gather in room 214/216 each Sunday at 10 AM and explore a variety of topics, authors, and genres with the mission of uncovering something new and thought-provoking.
We look at topics of spirituality and topics that speak into the injustices and brokenness in our world.
Please know that all are welcome!
Each of the remaining Sundays in August, we will be exploring interesting and inspiring video clips with discussion. Our new study uses Henri Nouwen’s book "Here and Now".
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Parents of Younger Ones (POYO):
Ready to connect? Join us for The 5 Love Languages of Children by Gary Chapman & Ross Campbell. Study materials will be provided.
Each week we'll focus on the 5 love languages, discuss useful tips to enhance your child's learning, identify strategies to discipline more effectively, and support one another on the parenting journey.
After dropping off your young ones, meet us in Room 205 for fellowship and facilitated discussion.
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New Hybrid Study Tuesdays 7 PM - 9PM
Join us for a transportation back to Jesus' world, following in the footsteps of the women who came face to face with the Living God. Over 7 sessions, examine the historical and cultural climate of first century Middle Eastern society to not only understand Jesus more deeply but to fuel your worship of Him today.
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Messiah Comprehensive Bible Course:
The Messiah Comprehensive Bible Course will resume Sunday, Sep 18th, 4-5 PM, here in person in room 214 and on Zoom, and will run on consecutive Sundays through Nov 20th.
Steve Freeman will be leading a discussion of the "Catholic Letters," covering Hebrews, James, 1 and 2 Peter, 1-3 John, and Jude, and Pete Wells will then lead a discussion on Revelations, which will complete the course.
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Parenting with Christ in Mind:
Join us September 25 in Room 263/265 for a new study titled "Jesus Revealed: The I AM statements in the Gospel of John" by Matt Rawle
Brief synopsis from Cokesbury: "Light. Bread. Shepherd. Life. The Gospel of John uses these and other symbols to paint a picture of who Jesus is. Through the I Am statements Jesus describes himself with rich images, showing us that he is both fully human and fully divine and calling us as his followers."
For more information or if you have questions,
please contact Martin Mitchell here.
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Messiah United Methodist Church takes the privacy and protection of minor children seriously.
Our Child Protection Policy states that “no photos or videos that identify children, youth, or vulnerable adults will be posted on any online site or printed publication without written consent from a parent or legal guardian.
In just a few weeks, we will end our online services and switch to live to stream. If you have not signed a photo release for your child, please do that here as those in children's message or acolytes may appear on the live stream.
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Do you have a knack for technology?
Would you be willing to use your expertise to help others in our church?
If you would consider helping people for an hour or two a month with challenges like using or setting up Sign Up Genius, using their phone for directions, setting up a new email account, deciding whether they need to upgrade to a new phone, joining or navigating Facebook or other social media sites, creating documents or flyers, taking pictures with their phones, and more, we want you!
Please sign up below!
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Mark your calendar for the fall youth schedule!
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Sundays @10 AM: Crossroads Sunday in the Youth Center; Current Study: CS Lewis' "The Screwtape Letters"
- Sundays @6 PM: Youth Group in the Youth Center
- Tuesdays @7 pm: Taste of Grace for 9-12th grade @the Smith home (starting September 27)
- Thursdays@7 pm: Midweek Connect for 7th-8th grade @the Nau home (starting September 15)
Worship Volunteer Training
Would you like to usher, greet, read, acolyte, or pray during worship? Children and youth in 4th through 12th grade are invited to a training session on September 18, 12:30 pm - 1:30pm. Lunch will be served.
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Midweek Connect: Each week, 7th and 8th graders gather for games, snacks, and a time to explore how Jesus is active in their lives.
Taste of Grace: 9th-12th graders come together on Tuesdays to make interesting foods and have deep conversations.
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The Messiah tutoring program at Cardinal Forest Elementary School will resume in October!!!
Tutoring will be held in the school cafeteria each Wednesday from 3:50-5:00 during the school year. Additional tutors are needed!
If you are interested or need additional information, please contact Tina Nojek at clnojek77@verizon.net or 703.644.4020
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If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with breast cancer and would like a supportive group of other ladies who are breast cancer survivors, please contact Karen Wells at karen.wells2@verizon.net or 703.402.4010.
We would love to be in prayer with you during your journey.
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