to our worship this Sunday, the First Sunday After the Epiphany. The season of Epiphany is symbolized by the color green. Green, the color of growing things, reminds us of the growth and spread of the gospel from Jerusalem, throughout Judea, to Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Four 21st century followers of Jesus the season is a time to dig in and grow in our faith, and in our effectiveness in being a part of the spread of the gospel to those both near and far.
GREAT NEWS ABOUT CHECKS
Beginning this Sunday, please make your offering check out to Christ Church. All the paperwork is now finalized, and we are fully operational under our new name.
PRAYERS FOR THE PARISH
will be held next on Tuesday, January 21st. We meet and pray from 7:15 until 8:30. Prayer is our most important work. Please join us.
WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY
will resume this Tuesday, January 14th. All women are invited and encouraged to attend. The study meets at Melinda's home from 7:00 – 8:30. It's a great time to join the study! Talk to Melinda or Pastor Becki for the address.
CONFIRMATION
is the rite of adult affirmation and commitment to Christ. Anyone in grades 9 and up is invited to take the step of faith and be confirmed. One all day class will be held, and some "homework" given. The class will be held on Saturday, February 1st. Please speak to Pastor Becki if you are interested in being confirmed.
OUR FAITH PROMISE CAMPAIGN
is in full swing. Please return your card to the church as soon as possible so our 2014 budget can be finalized.Each family is asked to make a faith promise and to work toward the biblical standard of the tithe.
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY
Please continue to pick up extra non-perishable food items to be donated to our local food pantries. Food items can be brought each Sunday. The need is ever before us to care for those in need. When we have a "full load" it will be delivered to the Chantilly food pantry.
OUR VESTRY RETREAT
will be held on January 17th – 18th. Please keep the vestry and this retreat in your prayers as we take time apart to hear God's direction for the coming year and beyond.
PLEASANT VALLEY UMC
is planning to start a tutoring service for local youth. The service will be held at the COC, the building in which we worship. They will be looking for volunteers to serve as tutors. Please pray about volunteering an hour or two of your time for this new outreach. More information will be forth coming.
CHRIST CHURCH is a church in the Anglican tradition. We are a member of the Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic (DoMA), and the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA)
The Rev. Becki Neumann+
Rector, Christ Church
Office 703-961-1983
Cell 240-217-4370
Home 717-762-0924"When it's all been said and done; there is just one thing that matters. Did I do my best to live for truth, did I live my life for you?"
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