The glorious weather of late reminds us that fall is almost here, and the change of seasons means a flurry of ministry activity. This list just scratches the surface:
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Adult Sunday School kicks off fall classes this Sunday. See the full schedule.
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Starting this Sunday, Nursery and Children's Sunday School will be held during the 9:30 a.m. service. See the Children's Ministry section of today's Fourth Update for full information.
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New Members Class launches this Sunday as well, and in light of the large class, will move to Room 131. See details below.
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Our monthly Collection & Food Drive is this Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. See the webpage for this month's special requests.
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The Alpha Course begins Thursday, September 23, 6:00 p.m., at a home in Bethesda. Invite someone you know to attend for conversation about life, faith, and God.
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The Fourth Fellows Class of 2022 has arrived and will be introduced this Sunday. Read about the class in a post by Fourth Fellows Co-Director, Jenn Redd.
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Our very own Ted Bickish, Director of Music, will present an organ concert of music both new and old entitled, "Voiced for Praise!", Friday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Make plans now.
For a full list of announcements, please hit the Fourth Update link immediately below.
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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New Members Class Starts September 12 |
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If you are attending Fourth and want to know more about membership, we invite you to attend the New Members Class starting this Sunday. Join us Sundays through October 24 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 131. Online registration is required and available now. Email Ralph Miller, newmembers@4thpres.org, or visit the Membership webpage for details.
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Church Leadership Nominations |
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The Nominating Committee is seeking recommendations of Fourth members for consideration as Ruling Elders, Deacons, and Congregation-at-Large Members for next year’s Nominating Committee. For information on qualifications and how to submit a recommendation, see the Frequently Asked Questions document prepared by the committee.
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Worship Services | Sunday, September 12 |
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Service Times & Location
The 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Sanctuary. No RSVPs, masks required, open seating.
Children's Sunday school classes resume at 9:30 a.m. for all ages. 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 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor or the computers outside the Children's Library.
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Sermon for Morning Worship
“Rivers of Living Water”
Sermon for Evening Worship
“Why Elijah?”
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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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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Congregational Prayer Online |
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Wednesdays, 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Join our church wide online prayer time by video or phone. If it's your first time joining us, get familiar with Zoom ahead of time.
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Join by Phone
Call 301-715-8592 (Meeting ID: 800 360 843) (Password: 867143)
Contact: Sallie Holdrich,
or 301-320-3600, x205
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Delighting in God's Glory • Demonstrating His Grace • Declaring His Gospel |
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