Dear Fourth Church,

Good morning. Here's the latest information as we look forward to an active season in our ministry and mission together this fall:

• Sunday School Schedule: The full schedule of Sunday School classes for adults resumes September 11, but see below for a special class on August 28 and September 4 taught by Dr. Robert Norris. Also, note that Children's Ministry and Youth Ministry Sunday classes will be held August 28 and September 4.

• New Visitors Receptions, August 28: All who are new to Fourth are warmly invited to an informal meet-and-greet with pastors, staff, and members in The Commons immediately after the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. services. Read more below.

• G2G (Generation to Generation) for Women: Studies begin Wednesday, September 7, using "I & 2 Thessalonians, Living in the End Times" by John Stott. To learn more and to register, visit 4thpres.org/women.

• Congregational Prayer: Congregational Prayer will gather at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday, August 21, and return to its regular start time of 8:30 a.m. on August 28. All are invited to participate in Room 233B across from the Music Office.

• Today's Fourth Update: Read our weekly post for more events including Blended Family Support Group tomorrow (Thursday) night; Women's Cancer Support Group, Sunday, August 21; Men's Breakfast, Tuesday, August 23; and more.

Grace to you,

Don Nalle

For the Communications Team

The Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements 

Worship Services | Sunday, August 21

Sermon for Morning Worship

“Commendation and Collection”

2 Corinthians 8:16-9:5

Sermon for Evening Worship

“What Is Baptism?”

John 3:5–8

Service Times & Locations

The 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. services are all held in the Upper Room.

Upper Room Masks-Required Section

Out of love and respect for those who are more comfortable wearing face masks, the Ridgefield Road alcove (front, right side of the Upper Room) is designated as a masks-required section. Thank you for your gracious cooperation.

Sunday Nursery & Children's Ministry

Nursery care is provided for children from birth to age 2 during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. hours. Please check in your children at the computers at the Children's Welcome Center on the first floor.

Cherub Church and Children's Church meet during the 8:00 and 11:00 a.m. hour. More info at 4thpres.org/children.

Sunday, August 21: 10:00 a.m.

Prayer Room, 233B

Returns to the regular start time of 8:30 a.m. on August 28

Different elders rotate in leading Sunday morning prayer. 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.