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February 25 through March 4, 2018
SUNDAY, March 4 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Confirmation Class - Room 303 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Lenten Study - Room 109 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee & Conversation - Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Worship - Sanctuary 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Welcome Committee - Parlor 12:15 PM - 2:00 PM HS Lunch and Program - Room 309 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Five by Five - Room 112 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Mission Committee - Room 109 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM First Impressions Gathering 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Vocal Ensemble YVE - Room 108 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM MS Youth Dinner and Program - Fellowship Hall 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Companions in Christ - Room 114
MONDAY, March 5 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Board of Lady Managers - Parlor
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Brownies – Fellowship Hall
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM Girl Scouts LK - Room 110 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Renovaré - Room 114 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Trustees - Room 113
TUESDAY, March 6 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM AA - 111 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Boy Scout Troop 350 - FH 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM Anger Management - Room 114
WEDNESDAY, March 7
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Adult Bible Study - Room 109 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Family Dinner Night - Fellowship Hall
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Cherub Choir - Room 106 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM Joyful Ringers - Room 112 7:15 PM - 8:00 PM Chapel Choir - Room 106 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM OA - Room 110 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Cub Scout PACK 350 - FH/309/310
THURSDAY, March 8 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Jubilate Handbell Choir - Room 112 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM OA - Room 110 7:45 PM - 9:30 PM Chancel Choir - Room 108 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Seraphim Choir - Room 108
FRIDAY, March 9 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM Simplify Retreat - Fellowship Hall
SATURDAY, March 10 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM ALIVE Housewares volunteers - Basement 9:30 AM - 12:45 PM Simplify Retreat - Fellowship Hall
SUNDAY, March 11 **DAYLIGHT SAVINGS RESUMES!! 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Spirituality Workshop - Room 110 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sunday School 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Worship - Sanctuary
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Coffee & Conversation - FH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Worship - Sanctuary 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Five by Five - Room 112 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM FUMC Women Book Discussion Group TBD 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM Confirmation Class - 303 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Vocal Ensemble YVE - Room 108
February 25 Worship Attendance: 253
3900 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302 Church Office Hours are Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm. (703) 671-8557
Public Wi-Fi Network: “FUMC-Access” (password: open3900) Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FairlingtonUMC/www.fairlingtonumc.org
Clergy and Staff
Lead Pastor: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn, [email protected] Associate Pastor: Rev. Devon Earle, [email protected]
Minister of Congregational Family Life: Rev. Christian White [email protected]
Director of Music: Dr. Louise Wilson, (703) 671-4057 [email protected] Youth Programs: Jessai Canaday, [email protected] Office Manager: Michelle Tello, [email protected]
Calendar/Building Use: [email protected] Administrative Assistant for Publications: Eileen Joyner, [email protected]
Preschool Director: Carol Keller, (703) 671-3939 [email protected] Custodians: Miguel and Rufina Muñoz, [email protected]
District Superintendent: Rev. Jeffrey Mickle; Bishop: Rev. Sharma D. Lewis
Fairlington UMC is a Reconciling Congregation with open hearts, open minds, and open doors. We proclaim and welcome every person as a beloved child of God regardless of age, race, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family structure, faith history, or life experience.
Our reach goes out to impact the lives of real people within our own community, into our nation, and into the wider world. Together, through
the generosity of this congregation, we have supported these organizations.
ALIVE! Rebuilding Together Alexandria Just Neighbors Rent Security Deposit Assistance Bridges to Independence
Carpenters Shelter Caring for God’s Creation Missionary Clara Biswas Rising Hope Society of St. Andrew
This support has aided those who are hungry, those in need of shelter, those who can’t speak for themselves. So, take a moment and celebrate all that our church has done.
Over this Lenten season, we hope to raise $15,000 for our Missions. Your special offerings help us to continue to serve others. Please give and we thank you. ~ Eric Larsen, Missions Committee [email protected]
Use your Lenten Offering Envelopes. Or use the envelopes provided in
the pews. Write “Lent” or “Lenten Offering” on your check.
Make a Lenten offering anytime on our new E-giving website. Go to
www.fairlingtonumc.org and Click on the Button: “Click Me. New FUMC E-giving Site,” or use this shortcut: http://bit.ly/fumcegiving.
(New!) text your Lenten offering. Simply type the amount of your
offering, followed by a space and then the word “Lent” and text it to (703) 454-8702. After hitting send, follow the one-time links and instructions for entering your payment information to complete your donation (NOTE: Only debit or credit cards are accepted). Any questions about E-giving? Please contact Stephen Ng at [email protected].
KKABCD XxyzOrp The FUMW Annual Plant Sale to Support Missionwork has begun. Pre-orders are accepted through April 8 between services in the Fellowship Hall or by contacting Donna MacPherson, [email protected], (703) 241.2699. Forms are on the Connect walls or download one from the church website or Facebook group. Delivery is on April 27.
.Public sale is April 28.
We’re Glad You’re Here! We invite all to sign the red Friendship Pad that is at the end of each pew and pass it down your row. Prayer requests may be listed on the yellow pew cards. Pass them to the inside aisle for collection during the first hymn.
Is This Your First Visit with Us? We have a gift for first-time worshipers on the Welcome Table in the Narthex (foyer). Ushers can provide large print hymnals and hearing devices. Ask them for a Kid’s Pack and Children’s Bulletin as well as directions to the Nursery, or to our newly renovated
balcony Family Room.
Would you like a name tag? Just fill out a pink form from the Connect board in the foyer/narthex.
Coffee and Conversation: All are welcome to the Fellowship Hall (directly below the Sanctuary) at 10:30am every Sunday between services, to get to know others in a casual setting.
Remember with Prayers: Each week in worship and at our church staff meetings
we lift up the prayer requests that are submitted. You may also contact the church office with your prayer requests.
Marla, Elizabeth, Charles, Mark, Patricia and Ann, Mary, Aubree, Velma, Bob, Tim, Margie, Jane, Peggy, Doris, Penny, Al, Norma, Linda, Doug, Bill, Jackie, Sharon, Nikki, Jane, Dong, Glen, William and Jane, Scott, Brynne, Shaun and Jennifer, Rich and Beth, Darlene and Rucker, Livi, Sally, Sharon, Freida, Rock and Beverly, Glenn, Caroline, Joe, Maria, Amy, Joe, Marilyn, Arlene, Bill, Jim and Debbie, Katie, Bethany, Alan, William, Sharon, Matt, Jacob, Julee and Martin, Evelyn, Addie, Victoria, Brenda, Spear Family, Katie, Ranay, Mark, Betsy, Jean, Mario, PJ and Family, Beverly, Shawn, Melvenia and Ike, Jaime, Desiree, Lily and Sam, Kellie, Bill, Briggs Family, Ellen, Kevin and Karl, Sally and Family, Casey and Family, Jim and Paula, Sherry, Ross, Steve, Rachel, Meme, Ricks Family, Montgomery Family, Beth, Robin and Family, Pam, Tommy, Yates Family, open mindedness, Rally2endracism.
Serving This Morning
Acolytes 9:30: Meaghan Smiley 11:00 Mia Larsen Readers 9:30: Janes Bechtol and Eric Larsen 11:00: Neal Berry and Necia Chambliss
Noshaba Imram and Doris Brown Children’s Church Leslie Casson-Stevens and Debbie Grant Nursery Sabina Pandey Ushers 9:30: Stan Beall, Jeff Barnes, Linda Hauenstein, David Hauenstein and Jim Knaell 11:00: Susan Batchelder, Wray Sexson,
Wendy Billett, Joan Bready and Carol Varney
Fairlington United Methodist Church Welcomes All
to a Nurturing Faith Community that Serves God by Serving Others.
Christian Formation Programs
We have a wide variety of programs for children, youth, and adults. For information or with questions regarding any of these groups or activities, please contact Rev. Christian White at [email protected] or 703-671-8557 ext. 106 or visit our website at www.fairlingtonumc.org
Sunday School: We have a number of different adult Sunday School classes for single adults, parents, married couples - just about any life stage you might be experiencing. All are open for you to join at any time. We also have groups for every age child and teenager. We meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30am.
Relational Small Groups: There are numerous men’s and women’s small groups that anyone can join. The small groups are self-directed and are designed to foster holy friendships. The groups meet at various times and locations throughout the year. Contact Christian for more information.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study: This group is studying The Message of the Sermon on the Mount by John Stott and meets on Wednesday mornings at 10:30am in Room 109. All adults are invited to join this group at any time. Facilitator: Anne Wilson.
Welcoming . . .
TODAY ~ Giving Up Superiority Preacher: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn
March 11 ~ Giving Up Enemies Preacher: Rev. Christian White Spirituality Workshop 9:30am In rm. 110.
April 1 ~ Easter Sunday ~ Giving Up Death Preacher: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn
Lenten Study for Adults It’s not too late to join our Sunday morning class at 9:30 in Room 109. To support your journey through Lent and to help you go deeper with our worship series, we are inviting you to join in a Lenten study for adults called “Give It Up” by Dottie Escobedo-Frank. For details please contact Rev. Christian White at [email protected] (703)671-8557 ext. 106.
Spirituality Workshop ~ Lectio Divina ~ Sunday, March 11/9:30am/Rm 110. Lectio divina is a form of Christian prayer that uses scripture readings as a means of focusing and discerning deeper spiritual insights. It has been part of prayer disciplines since the early church. Facilitated by Anne Wilson.
On Sunday, March 18, we will have a Choir Exchange with Woodlawn-Faith United Methodist Church. The Woodlawn-Faith’s Men’s Choir and accompanists will lead both the 9:30 and 11:00am worship services here at Fairlington. In exchange, our Chancel and Bell Choirs, with Director of Music Louise Wilson, will lead the Woodlawn-Faith’s 11am worship. The Senior Pastor at WFUMC is Rev. Brian Brown, our NLI Mentor. Find out more at www.woodlawn-umc.org.
March 18 ~ Giving Up Our Lives Preacher: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn Choir Exchange Music Program
March 25 ~ Palm Sunday Giving Up Popularity Preacher: Rev. Devon Earle
Nurturing . . .
Serving. . .
Pastor Devon’s Community Office Hours: Do you have questions about the current sermon series? Do you want to talk about Bishop Sharma Lewis’ Bible Reading Challenge (http://www.novaumc.org/2018-bible-challenge/)? Do you want to chat? Drop by Alexandria Pastry Shop Monday, March 5
th between
5:00pm and 6:30pm to grab a coffee, tea, hot chocolate, or pastry and catch up with Pastor Devon. Questions, contact Devon, [email protected] or (703)671-8557 x104
Simplify.Make more space for God. Retreat for Youth and Adults:
Join us for a retreat to explore how simplifying can make us happier, open our hearts, and encourage generosity toward others. We will also explore how simplifying allows us to rejuvenate, reduce waste and walk more softly on the planet. Facilitators are Anne Wilson and Sue Gunter. Friday, March 9 from 7-9:15pm & Saturday, March 10 9:30am-12:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. Open to ages 12 or older. Registration: $5.00 per person. Leave a message for Christian White, [email protected] (703) 671-8557x106.
Get an Early Start to St. Patrick’s Day. Last year, our Aged to Perfection (ATP) group enjoyed a rousing St. Pat's celebration, so let's do it again! On March 15 at 11:30am, all adults are invited to enjoy lunch at
Samuel Beckett's Irish Pub in Shirlington at 4150 Campbell Ave, Arlington. Join the Fun! RSVP by March 12 to Jackie Nelson, (703) 519-1870 !
Join the Affordable Housing Community Meeting, Wednesday, March 6 The facts are clear--Northern Virginia has a severe shortage of affordable housing. You can learn about needed next steps at the community forum with local leaders being convened by the ALIVE! Affordable Housing Committee on Wednesday this week at Washington Street United Methodist Church, 109 South Washington Street from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm. Please join in this important meeting. For more info, contact Rolf Blank, [email protected]
Food Collection for Lent at FUMC! Please consider a canned/boxed food donation during Lent to help with emergency food assistance to needy families in our community. If you can, needs are great for: canned meat, soup/chili, tuna, dried milk, pancake mix, syrup, pasta sauce (see, drop off boxes in the narthex). Questions? contact Rolf Blank, FUMC ALIVE rep., [email protected]. Thank you!
Easter Fun Boxes Once again The United Methodist Women will be assembling Easter Fun Boxes for 100 children from Rising Hope UMC, New Hope Housing and the ALIVE! Child Development Center We are collecting contributions of Jelly Beans; bags of small individually foil-wrapped chocolate eggs; Rice Krispy Treats; snack-size bags of Goldfish; individually wrapped children’s toothbrushes and travel-size toothpaste. Financial contributions are also welcome. Please place your contributions in the baskets marked Easter Boxes in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall by March 18th. Thanks so much for your support! Contact: Barbara Gomez. (703) 671-7410, [email protected].
Thank you to all who attended and supported last month’s area choirs’ benefit concert for UMCOR. Our Music Director, Dr. Louise Wilson, reports that the performance raised $7,602.65 to help people devastated by the hurricane in Puerto Rico. Now you can listen online to the wonderful music by clicking: http://bit.ly/umcorsings
NOVA Reconciling Gathering: Join other reconciling United Methodists in the NOVA area on Saturday, March 10 from 9am to 11am at Trinity UMC, 2911 Cameron Mills Road, Alexandria . First 30 minutes is social gathering time. We will discuss next steps as the Commission on the Way Forward develops its final recommendations, and also how we can connect and
collaborate within our region. Contact Mark Elder, [email protected].
Family Dinner Night Is Here Again! Wednesday, March 7th at 6:00pm ALL are invited to join us for dinner. Sweet Donna’s Barbeque is on the menu! Cost is $25 per family or $10 per person. A brief prayer service will follow the dinner. RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, March 5th.