HELP US CELEBRATE OUR AMAZING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEAM AND THE BEGINNING OF SUMMER!!
Sunday, May 6 --
The final day of Sunday School and Adult Education - join us at the 11:00 a.m. service for a special blessing for our Sunday School teachers - and after the service for a potluck cookout. Please bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to share.
LOOKING AHEAD
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 24 - It's not too early to sign up for the Capital Hill Group Ministry Annual Golf Tournament at Bay Hills Golf Club, Arnold, MD - Contact Parry Carlson at pks3carlson@cox.net.
July 18 -22 -- ELCA Youth Gathering
There is lots going on at Reformation - participate as often as you can!
NOOMA
Nooma (from the Greek word for “breath” or ”spirit”) is a series of 24 short films, to cycle through in the coming months. Each Sunday you are invited to meet in Parish Hall at 9:45 AM and watch a 10-15 minute film, then consider guided questions on a theme. Each session is independent of the others, so you can visit or leave at any time in the coming fall or winter. Participants from all age groups can join in. Questions? Contact Anne Sanyi at the church office.
SMALL GROUPS
SMALL GROUP has postponed beginning to meet until May 23. We are seeking more participants. The current study is a six week session. Commit to just six one hour meetings, and you will understand my passion for this way of sharing and growing in your faith! Please contact Diane Liesman in the church office. We will be starting Intersections, Faith: Confidence and Doubt in Daily Life by Martin E. Marty.
4.26.12 Last Sunday we celebrated Earth day by riding our bikes to church (despite the rain), planting flowers, and creating recycling boxes for our weekly bulletins. The spirit of Earth day should continue throughout the year by taking care of God's creation every day!
4.19.12 This Saturday, April 21, is Spring Work Day! Join our property manager and others from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm in yard work, cleaning, planting of flowers, mulching and cleaning of the tables and chairs used in the Parish Hall.
2.1.12 Our new Vicar was installed last Sunday! Also, the youth - and our wonderful auctioneer - did a terrific job with the auction of baked goods to benefit the food pantry --$9,800 was raised! Thank you to all who participated!
1.21.12 Pastor Wilker was asked to give the Opening Prayer at the U. S. House of Representatives this morning. It closed with this petition: Traveling, send us with your light to share with friends and strangers. Welcoming, light our gatherings with your love. Searching for justice and peace, light our way. Amen.
1.12.12 The Children's Epiphany Pageant was, once again, a very sweet way of telling the story of the wise men bringing gifts to the Christ child. Great job - thanks to each of those who participated! We were also reminded that we are to bring forth our own gifts, as the stewardship campaign was kicked off by temple talks.
1.5.12 Happy New Year To All !
Plan to come this coming Sunday for the Children's Epiphany Pageant at the 11:00 AM service. It promises to be a delightful presentation of the Epiphany story!
12.21.11 What a wonderful Service of Lessons and Carols on Sunday! Thanks go out to all who participated in this service and the caroling after!
We were also participants in a baptism and the installation of new members. What a blessing!
11.30.11 REMINDERS -
The November/December Visitor is available on the web at reformationdc.org and in the narthex.
Look for the Poinsettia order form in your Weekly Visitor! Deadline is December 11.
We have been busy getting ready for our traditional Christmas Giving. Plan to bring home-made cookies, snacks, and gifts ready for packing on December 11! See the Visitor for more details.
11.22.11 Saturday we enjoyed the installation of Pastor Wilker. Thank you to all who came to celebrate! Check back soon for Christmas happenings!
11.17.11 We had a joyful service on Sunday with Pastor Uirab as our guest! Pastor Wilker has been keeping our guest from Namibia very busy, and we are grateful to all those who helped in the planning of his very busy trip!
11.10.11 We had a beautiful service on All Saints Sunday with the Roll Call of the Saints and the rousing hymn When the Saints Go Marching In sung by the choir at 11:00. Pastor Wilker shared moving stories of four saints in his life that have helped him on his journey of faith and service.
And, we were blessed to witness two baptisms, Jordan Batson at the early service and Warren Coppess at the later one. During the children's sermon, little ones of family members and the congregation gathered around the baptismal font as Pastor Wilker helped them understand the importance of baptism -- the beginning of their new life in the church.10.27.11 Last Sunday, Pastor Wilker pointed us to the instructive way in which Jesus turned a debate about the law into one about Him as the coming Messiah. He concluded his sermon by telling us a wonderful story about Judy Goodenough (yes, that is her real name) - her service in a woman's shelter and how a disturbing event changed her focus from one of simply serving to a real loving connection with those in her care.
This coming Sunday, October 30, is Reformation Sunday, and we have lots planned, so come and join us!10.20.11 Last Sunday, Pastor Wilker talked about God's sovereignty. The joy and enthusiasm that comes from serving a powerful, living God was so apparent in his voice and message that it was felt by all of us!
This coming Sunday, in addition to what promises to be another wonderful sermon at both 8:30 and 11:00 am, join us for Education Hour at 9:45 for another discussion following the NOOMA tape.
