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Summer 2011

A Time For Spiritual Swimming After putting our boys into their beds one evening

earlier this summer, I closed their door part way and

was walking away when I heard four-year-old

Andrew telling two-year-old Brendan, ―A long, long,

long, long, long time ago, before you were born, Dad

and I watched Star Wars together.‖ It is true that he

has seen a small part of the movie, just the part at the

beginning where they say ―A long time ago. . .‖ but

what made me smile was Andrew‘s perspective on

time. It was a long time ago as a percentage of

Andrew‘s life and Andrew has been alive twice as

long as Brendan. As a parent I feel like I am in a

time warp of parenting. A friend called this time of

life, ―Long days and short years.‖ One church

member told me on Founder‘s Day that time will just

accelerate for me.

Yet God has an eternal perspective on time. The

Psalmist writes, ―For a thousand years in (God‘s)

sight are like yesterday when it is past . . . (Psalm

90:4, NRSV) That seems easy for God as God has

been around forever, literally. We mortal humans

know our time is limited and that causes us to rush.

St. Teresa of Avila wrote, "When your soul was

born, it was like a still ocean that had yet to

experience its infinite life. God then came to the

shores of our souls and gazed upon the immaculate

splendor that (God‘s) divine Heart created." The still

ocean of our souls soon gets moving as we rush

through life and that isn‘t good for our bodies, minds

or souls.

Summer can be the time of year when we can regain

some time. It‘s hot out, a little sleepier and even

time can seem to slow down.

Life is, in part, about how we invest our time. In the

summer we feel like we might have a little more to

invest. Summer can be a time of relaxing and

learning. For some of us we might use that time to

relax on the beach or by the pool with a good

book. And in this time can come the kernels of

spiritual growth.

I had been working with Andrew to try and teach

him to swim. As I sit, watching the boy moving in

water I realize that spiritual growth requires some of

the same factors as swimming. We must want to

dive in. We must be comfortable with the change of

elements. We must rely on the sustained breath of

spirit inside us to sustain us. We must find a motion

that works for us. It can help to jump right in,

realizing that one's attitude makes all the difference,

that there will be some discomfort with the change in

medium, that our breathing in the spirit connects us

to God, and that we will feel excitement when all the

pieces of a spiritual experience in worship, prayer or

meditation come together. When our spirits or bodies

move in sync, it‘s like poetry in motion.

Summer begins the longest stretch of "ordinary time"

in the liturgical calendar. Green is our liturgical

color, the color of growth, spiritual growth. Whether

or not we have focused on some spiritual practice or

have taken seriously a calling of moving closer to

God, this is a great time of year to think about

spiritual growth. To put the time into it when we

have that time before the rush of life resumes. To

learn and develop new habits that are life affirming.

And, like with swimming, once habits are well

formed, we will remember them for a long, long,

long time.

In Christ's love

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Worship Information

One Worship Service at 10:00am in the Sanctuary (through September 4) Adult Education will take a break this summer.

The fall schedule will begin with a full slate of opportunities.

The Children‘s Church School Schedule is listed on Page ???.

Preaching/Music Schedule

July 3 David Gray, Communion Sunday

July 10 David Gray, Baptism Sunday

Donald Sutherland, guest organist, and the Washington Men’s Camerata

July 17 Scott Winnette

July 24 Scott Winnette, New Member Sunday

Donald Sutherland, guest organist, and the Summer Chancel Choir

July 31 David Gray

David Kozisek, tenor soloist

August 7 Tom Jones, Communion Sunday

Jennifer Anderson, soprano soloist

August 14 Scott Winnette

Bill Perry, soloist

August 21 Scott Winnette

the Summer Chancel Choir

August 28 David Gray- Family focused worship

Bible Music Camp participants

Gentle Yoga in the Lounge Sundays 9:00-

9:30am Prepare your body and mind for worship with Gentle

Yoga and seated meditation in the Lounge this

summer. Sundays 9:00-9:30 am in the BHPC

Lounge. Please wear comfortable clothes that you can

move in easily and bring a yoga mat, blanket, strap and

blocks if you have them. This will be a gentle yoga

session and you should be able to go straight to worship at

10. We will begin with yoga postures from 9 to 9:30, and

for those who wish to stay, we will end with quiet sitting

or a meditative prayer from 9:30 to 9:40. If you have any

questions, contact Linda at [email protected].

NOTE: There will not be a class on July 3.

Centering Prayer in the Sanctuary

Tuesdays 8:00-9:00am For many of us, a disciplined prayer

life is not easy. Finding the time

and motivation can be challenging.

Every Tuesday morning from

8:00am-8:30am, in the Sanctuary,

Gail Brown, Coordinator for

Spiritual Life, will offer a weekly time for

centering prayer. Centering prayer is an ancient

form of Christian prayer that has been made

available to contemporary Christians by the work

of Father Thomas Keating. This method of prayer

helps us to simply rest in the presence of God.

Come join us in the silence.

EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP AT BRADLEY HILLS

The summer New Member classes will be Sundays, July 10 and 17, after worship from 11:15am to 12:45pm in the

Library. Lunch and child care included. New members will be received on July 24. If you would like to join but have a

conflict at those times, see David. RSVP for lunch and child care to [email protected].

BIBLE STUDY

Join the Pastors for Bible study on

July 6 and August 31. We will

meet in the Library at 10:00am.

mailto:[email protected]


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Church and Society

Your voice makes a difference

People often do not speak up when they have an

opinion on an issue, particularly a contentious issue.

They may think, ―What difference will my phone

call, letter, e-mail, or statement make?‖ They might

also think, ―If I speak up on this issue, I might offend

people who feel differently than I do.‖ Up until

about six years ago, I rarely spoke up publicly when I

had an opinion on an issue. I did not think what I said

would have much of an impact in the grand scheme

of things. I also did not want to make waves. I have

since learned that when we speak up, we are one of

many and our voice joins the voices of others which

then become a choir that can be heard. I have also

learned that God gave each of us a voice and we are

meant to use it, as long as we speak out of love.

Six or seven years ago I was asked by Susan

Andrews if I would be willing to make a statement at

a National Capital Presbytery meeting supporting the

removal of G-6.0106b in the PC (USA) Book of

Order which contains language that creates barriers

to ordination for people who identify as gay, lesbian,

bisexual, or transgender (LGBT). She knew I was

strongly in favor of the PC (USA) being a more

inclusive church. Still, I was hesitant because the

thought of getting up and speaking in front of 300

mostly strangers was a bit daunting. I prepared a

statement with input and encouragement from Susan,

Scott, and Jeanne Tustian and anxiously went off to

my first Presbytery meeting. When I was at the

meeting and I heard people making statements both

for and against the removal of G-6.0106b, my fear of

speaking in front of a large crowd was overshadowed

by my desire to speak my truth. My fear was

overshadowed by my desire to stand up for people

who I feel had been oppressed by our denomination

and by many denominations around the world. The

truth as I understand it, what I believed in my heart

(and still believe), is that God loves all people and

that we are all, at the core of our being, wonderfully

made. I also believe that some of the most truly

Christian people I know happen to be gay or lesbian.

I do not think our church should get in the way of

them and who God has called them to be. So I went

up to one of the microphones and read my statement.

Though the amendment to remove the barriers passed

at National Capital Presbytery that year, it failed to

pass at the national level. I went back to our

Presbytery a couple of years later and along with

many other people, read another statement with the

encouragement of members of our church. That year

the barriers came down a little with the Peace Unity

and Purity report, but the fact was, barriers still

existed.

Over the course of the last seven years, I have met

people who have been advocating for a more

inclusive PC (USA) for many years. I have met

people who have been marginalized by the church

and who have shared painful stories. I have met

people who have been lifted up by the church and

who have quietly shared stories of love and grace. I

have been inspired by the hope these people have had

that the church will eventually change, that their

voices are making a difference. I have been inspired

by both their love for the church and their respect for

people who have opposing views. People like

Kirsten Kingdon, a member of the board of advisors

of Covenant Network, speaks up for what she

believes, and also encourages others to pray for those

who feel differently.

This year Kirsten‘s and many other tireless

supporters‘ efforts have finally paid off. Presbyteries

across the country voted to replace the language of G

-6.106b with the more inclusive language for

ordination standards found in Amendment 10-A. 87

Presbyteries in favor of 10-A were needed to pass the

amendment. Many people initially doubted that the

church as a whole was ready for this change. After

all, we had voted on replacing the discriminatory

language several times in the past, and several times

the vote did not pass. However, the updates I

received from Covenant Network‘s Director, Pam

Byers began to increase in both frequency and

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hopefulness. In her e-mails she would ask people to

pray for the upcoming Presbyteries who would be

voting on Amendment 10-A and she would report on

the current vote count. On April 30th a number of us

from Bradley Hills went up to the Presbytery meeting

at Gaithersburg Presbyterian. The meeting was

worshipful. A number of amendments were

discussed and voted on. The vote for 10-A was

saved for the second part of the meeting. I assumed

National Capital would vote for Amendment 10-A as

it had voted for similar amendments in the past. For

a moment I thought, ―Well, why speak?‖ This time I

was considering speaking about the possible impact

this issue has on the LGBT youth in our country.

Several people spoke for and against the issue.

While one person loudly shared his theological

interpretation that was opposed to the ordination of

LGBT people, I felt anger rise up in my body. Then

I remembered Kirsten Kingdon‘s and Pam Byers‘s

wise advice to respect people who have different

theological interpretations. The church is big enough

for people who are on either side of this, and many

other issues. So I prayed that my heart would be

open to the man who was speaking. I also felt called

to get in line to make a statement. I shared a view of

God‘s abundant love for all and that all people are

wonderfully made (from Psalm 139). I talked briefly

about the ―It Gets Better Project‖ in which LGBT

adults and youth share messages of hope to LGBT

youth who have been bullied that it gets better. More

people spoke for amendment 10-A, and more people

spoke against it. Finally, an elder commissioner

stood up and said, ―As a gay man who was recently

married, I‘d like to call the question.‖ Votes were

cast. Overall, National Capital Presbytery voted 204

for Amendment 10-A, 80 against, and 3 abstentions,

making it the 84th presbytery to pass the amendment.

Most of us at the meeting thought National Capital

would vote for amendment 10-A. Still, when the

vote passed it was very exciting to know that we

were one step closer to a more inclusive church. No

one cheered or clapped. The Moderator of National

Capital Presbytery, Rev. Yena Hwang, reminded

those present that not everyone would celebrate the

results of the vote and asked us to please keep those

people who would not be celebrating in our prayers.

It was a respectful and loving atmosphere.

Less than two weeks after the National Capital

meeting, the 87th Presbytery voted for amendment

10-A. The amendment passed at the denomination

level. Since then, more than 10 other presbyteries

have voted for the amendment. PC (USA) will be a

more inclusive church as of July, when the

amendments to the Book of Order go into effect.

Our doors will be open wider. Witnessing this

process of becoming a more inclusive church has

made me proud to be a member of the Presbyterian

Church (USA).

I am grateful for Susan‘s gentle push to speak up for

something I believed in. Once I did it, it became

much easier to do it again. In fact, it became more

difficult to not do it again. I continue to be inspired

by people in our congregation who use their voices to

stand up for justice and truth. When I hear Jeanne

Tustian advocate for the oppressed people in Darfur

(as well as advocate for a more inclusive church!) I

am inspired. Bonnie Holcomb has been an

inspiration behind many initiatives, including Global

Mission and the AIDS concert, reaching out to the

world around us, near and far. When I hear Tom

Whitley, Elizabeth St. John, and Steve Dryden talk

about environmental stewardship, I am sometimes

uncomfortable because I know I can do better to help

take care of this incredible planet on which we live.

They are making a difference – I know I have

changed my behavior because of them and I trust that

others have as well. There are many other people in

our congregation who are using their voices and

hearts to make a difference, who are joining with

choirs advocating for justice and peace. Bradley Hills

is an inspiring community with many opportunities

for our voices to make a difference.

--Elder Cindy Stauffer

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Church and Society (continued)

6th Annual Block Party at The National Center for Children and Families ~ Volunteers Needed Members of Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church (BHPC) and the Bethesda Jewish

Congregation (BJC) join together again to help our neighbor, the National Center

for Children and Families (NCCF) at our sixth annual volunteer ―Block Party‖

held to help beautify the campus and assist with indoor volunteer projects.

NCCF is a shelter for children, adolescents and families experiencing difficulties

in their lives. NCCF is located on a lovely campus just a short distance (1/4

mile) from our Church on Greentree Road. BHPC and BJC together share an

outreach history of supporting NCCF with volunteer activities, school supplies,

financial support, donations and holiday giving, such as the Thanksgiving

baskets for needy families. Our outreach efforts were recognized in 2007 when

Bradley Hills and the Bethesda Jewish Congregation received NCCF‘s ―Spirit

Award‖ for our outstanding community support.

Last year nearly thirty members from BHPC and BJC volunteered. This year our

―Block Party‖ will include the following activities:

Prepare a lunch-on-the-lawn for NCCF residents and our volunteer group

Conduct outdoor gardening and landscaping activities

Organize school supplies

--Rick Arndt

When: Sunday, October 23, 12:00 Noon – 3:00 pm, or any portion of this time.

Where: National Center for Children and Families campus at 6301 Greentree Road:

Bring: rake, shovel, clippers, trimmers, and gloves (please label your tools)

Prepare: To enjoy a few hours of volunteering and socializing with fellow BHPC members, our

partners at BJC and with our neighborhood friends at NCCF.

Sign up: Look for a sign up table in the Gathering Space

Questions: Please contact Rick or Judy Arndt, at 301-493-6295 or [email protected]


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Parish Nurse’s Notes

July is UV Safety Month and skin cancer is the most

common kind of cancer in the U.S. Ultraviolet (UV)

radiation is the main cause of skin cancer. UV rays

can also damage your eyes. We have all heard

messages about depletion of the ozone layer that

increases the severity of rays to the earth.

The FDA has announced new rules for the labeling of

sunscreen to reflect which products offer skin cancer

protection. The FDA's new rules show ―broad

spectrum‖ as being the new catchphrase

manufacturers will use to describe sunscreen products

that block both UVB and UVA rays. Broad spectrum

means the sunscreen blocks UVA and UVB rays, the

UVB rays cause sunburn and redness and the UVA

rays cause skin cancer because they penetrate more

deeply. Sunscreens will be labeled only as high as

SPF 50+ and will no longer be labeled waterproof. So

far, the labeling will only apply to lotions and creams,

not sprays, and the labeling will not be required until

next year.

Here is what you can do now:

Stay out of the sun between 10 AM and 4 PM. If

you are outside, try to be in the shade.

Use sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher. Be

generous in the amount you apply. An adult

should use a golf ball sized quantity! (Most of us

don‘t use that much.) Reapply the same quantity

of sunscreen every 2 hours or after swimming or

perspiring a lot and remember to cover ears and

neck – not just face and arms.

Wear sunscreen even on cloudy days. UV rays

still reach you through a cloud cover. Plan ahead

and apply sunscreen 30 minutes before you go

outside.

Cover up with long sleeves and a hat. Wear

sunscreen under clothing if the clothing is light.

Rit Sun Guard is a product that claims to wash

SPF 30 protection into clothing when added to the

wash cycle and supposedly lasts for 20 washings.

Special clothing with SPF is also available

commercially.

Check your skin regularly for changes. Take

notice of a sore that does not heal, changes in

pigmentation, redness or swelling, change in

sensation (itchiness, tenderness or pain), or change

in the surface of skin or a mole such as scaliness,

oozing, bleeding, or the appearance of a bump.

UV rays can also hurt your eyes. Among people of

my generation, cataracts are common and may be

caused by UV radiation to the eyes in addition to

other factors. Wear sunglasses! Their most important

job is to protect your eyes from the sun‘s UV rays so

look for ones that block out 99 to 100 percent of both

UV-A and UV-B radiation.

Blessings for a safe and sunny summer!

Joanie Friend, Parish Nurse

Financial Stewardship

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Music News

While the choir is on break for the summer, there will be a variety of music planned for the summer Sundays.

The music is listed on the Worship page (page 2).

Within a few weeks, Friends of Music will begin its annual fundraising for the next season‘s concerts. We

already have a fantastic line-up of first-rate musicians for the season, but we always gratefully accept

financial donations to help fund these events. Please keep an eye out for a concert brochure mailing in the

coming weeks, and mark your calendars.

Finally, I would like to point out some ways in which you can support our music program at Bradley Hills. If

you wish to donate to music at Bradley Hills, please specify your intention. Here are some areas that can

always benefit from financial support:

instrumental music during worship (especially at Christmas and Easter)

Organ Restricted Fund (for routine maintenance of our wonderful instrument)

Friends of Music (concert series)

Children‘s Choir

purchasing of new choral music

Thank you for your support of music at Bradley Hills!

--Kyle Babin

Counseling Corner

It‘s all about perception. Perception is the act of assessing and processing our awareness through our senses.

It is the only way we have of understanding ourselves, others, and the everyday interactions of our lives.

In any interaction, I will have my perception of what it was, and you will have yours. If we had a meeting and

decided that something needed to be done, we think that we have the same understanding of the decision. But

I believed that you indicated that you would carry out the thing we had decided on, and you believed that you

had given me the go-ahead to do it myself. Several days later, I ask if you have taken care of it, and you tell

me that you thought that I would take care of it. The task did not get done and requires another conversation.

The opposite could happen. Each of us may have heard that we were responsible, and each of us set about

accomplishing the task. That would have confused each of us and anyone else that would have been involved

in or impacted by the execution of the task. Another outcome might be that I carry out the task, but in a way

that is very different from what you thought we had discussed.

It is amazing that we can communicate at all. So many things can go wrong. And because we automatically

believe that we have heard or understood the same thing, we seldom remember to clarify. In any

communication it would be helpful to clarify what each has heard and understood. Perception is a

complicated thing, and our communications with each other are all about perception.

If you or someone you know is in distress, please let one of the pastors know. And if you think that

counseling might help, please give me a call.

Barbara Jaquette, MSW, Pastoral Counseling and Care Ministries

1-888-626-2273, ext. 2

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Children’s Ministry

Bible Music Camp – August 22-26, 2011 (9am-12pm) We invite all children (ages 4 through grade 5) to get

cookin‘ at Shake It Up Café: Where Kids Carry Out

God‗s Recipe. Explore and experience recipes for

living out God‗s Word! The recipes at our café

include heaping helpings of Bible fun and special

servings of creative crafts, hands-on mission work,

food science, and great music. The registration fee is

$35 per child. The fee includes snack, t-shirt, and

music CD. The registration deadline is August 1.

Please visit our web site or contact Noelle to register

or help out as a volunteer.

Summer Church School Schedule Reminder For the summer, we have one service at 10:00 am.

The summer Church School schedule is as follows:

3-5 Year Old Class (through September 4) – runs

every Sunday throughout the summer with the

exception of August 28 for our Bible Music

Camp service/celebration.

Kindergarten – 5th Grade (through July 31) – will

join together for a multi-age educational

enrichment program in Memorial Hall led by

parents and adult volunteers. This multi-age

group will take a break for the month of August

and will resume September 11.

BHPC Playgroup (Fridays 10am in Memorial Hall)

We welcome all parents with young children to enjoy

a time to socialize and learn from one another, while

playing with their children. The time is spent at

different play stations for infants and toddlers,

singing nursery rhymes, and eating a small snack.

Thanks to some generous donations, we have a

bouncy house and some new interactive toys! The

group meets every Friday, 10:00am to noon in

Memorial Hall. A small fee of $2 for children 1 year

old and older is requested to help cover the cost of

snacks. Please join if you have babies or toddlers,

and let others know too! For more information,

please contact Nuria Pearce at 301-229-1357.

Youth Connection

Beat the July heat at Wildwood Pool! Join us on Thursday, July 7th from 5:30-7:30pm for swimming, snacks, and fun. The pool fee is $5.00 and

food is available for purchase. The pool is located at 10235 Hatherleigh Drive, off Grosvenor Lane in Bethesda

(www.wildwoodpool.com). Please meet us there.

Looking Ahead Movie and Popcorn Night - Thursday, August 18th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm; stretch out in Memorial Hall for a

bug-free viewing of a fun movie. More details coming soon!

Bible Music Camp is August 22 – 26 We are in need of youth volunteers to help out with small groups, daily opening skit, music, and much more.

SSL credit is available. Visit the church website to sign up or contact Noelle Castin.

http://www.wildwoodpool.com

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Church School Teachers Needed We are currently seeking volunteers to be Church School teachers for the 2011-2012 Church School year

beginning September 11. No experience is necessary, just a love for youth and the desire to share God‘s

Word! If interested, please contact Noelle.

Save the Date Youth Fellowship Potluck on Sunday, September 18 from 5:30-7:00pm. Reconnect with church friends as we

start off the new Fellowship year with dinner and games. We‘ll present the fellowship calendar for the 2011-

2012 year; we have a lot of great activities and opportunities planned!!

Adam Essink ~7/1

Joan Brown ~7/3

Carl Hunt ~7/3

Jason Malashevich ~7/3

Beckie Merideth ~7/3

Cheryl Naulty ~7/3

Bob Reutershan ~7/4

Tana Stevenson ~7/4

Rich Hatchett ~7/5

Cathrina Jacob ~7/5

Matthew Shultz ~7/5

Clara Peyer ~7/6

Sarah Walker ~7/6

Grant Wong ~7/6

Tim Quick ~7/7

Tom Biggs ~7/8

Brigitte Burgett ~7/9

Ruth Forman ~7/9

Marian Grobowski ~7/9

Louise Meyer ~7/9

Taylor Williams ~7/9

Lois Brodine ~7/10

Susan Bowis ~7/12

Maia Inati ~7/12

Lee Ann Russell ~7/12

Elliot Snow ~7/12

Melissa West ~7/12

Mary Ann Williams ~7/12

Floride Canter ~7/15

Joel Fickett ~7/15

Pat Kallas ~7/15

Meredith Plaine ~7/15

Susan Plaine ~7/15

Lisa Register ~7/15

Jennifer Snow ~7/15

Bonnie Peyer ~7/16

Kathryn Roberts ~7/16

Kim Godwin ~7/18

Susan Vanderver ~7/18

Sydney West ~7/18

Benjamin Knight ~7/20

Jan Maddox ~7/20

John Mergner ~7/20

Connie Dykstra ~7/22

George Roark ~7/22

Ben Vanderver ~7/22

Carol Butcher ~7/23

Jan Hauck ~7/23

Peggy Stephenson ~7/23

Katie Dykstra ~7/24

Gene Kozicharow ~7/24

Marvin Sears ~7/24

Will Heidepriem-Baird

~7/25

Emiko Hinds ~7/25

Dorothy Kirkendall ~7/27

Margaret Mangum ~7/27

Katherine Pritchard ~7/27

Leilani Harris ~7/28

Emily O'Shaughnessy ~7/28

Elwin Straight ~7/28

Bettina Burgett ~7/29

Steve Dryden ~7/29

Peter Heilbron ~7/29

Susan Taylor ~7/29

Jeanne Tustian ~7/29

Bennett Wilp ~7/29

Cathy Crouch ~7/30

Ali Edelblut ~7/30

Zachary Truman ~7/30

Bill Edelblut ~7/31

Abosede Elegbede ~8/1

Lois Johnson ~8/1

Susan Wisor ~8/1

Tom Lechner ~8/2

Kate Picard ~8/2

Ricky Wainwright ~8/3

James Scroggs ~8/4

Shirley Bennett ~8/5

Christopher Miller ~8/6

Elizabeth Gibson ~8/8

Jane Krasnican ~8/9

Maggie Menard ~8/9

Becky Sczudlo ~8/9

Doug Anderson ~8/10

Marguerite Pusey ~8/10

Curt West ~8/10

Brian Holmberg ~8/11

Jenna Jones ~8/11

Charlie Kauffunger ~8/11

Michael O'Shaughnessy

~8/11

Sally Thrall ~8/11

Rick Arndt ~8/12

Sarah Ashley ~8/13

Jordan Hyde ~8/13

Sim Gardner ~8/15

Pamela Hammers ~8/15

Thomas Hatchett ~8/16

Lillie Kahkonen ~8/17

Chris Menard ~8/17

Stacey Milne ~8/17

Stephen Fanning ~8/18

Giles Knight ~8/18

Karen Sterrett ~8/18

Anjali Dhar ~8/20

Brady Lum ~8/20

Barbara Roark ~8/20

Jake DePirri ~8/21

William Stricklett ~8/21

Christopher Hopson ~8/22

Daniel Plaine ~8/23

Emily Deans ~8/24

Kunle Elegbede ~8/24

Elaine Fanning ~8/24

Graham Fowler ~8/24

Dennis McAlinden ~8/24

Steve Holmberg ~8/25

Christopher Hopson ~8/25

George Johnson ~8/25

Linda McReynolds ~8/25

Bebe McMeekin ~8/26

Rosanna Morrison ~8/26

Brent Russell ~8/27

Larry Friend ~8/28

David Gray ~8/28

Kenneth Howie ~8/28

Barbara Jennings ~8/30

Bill Scheig ~8/30

Christopher Shultz ~8/31

July & August Birthdays

Youth Connection (continued)

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Life of the Church

BHPC KITCHEN MINISTRY—Friends, fellowship, food! If your summer schedule allows for more

flexibility, please consider the BHPC Kitchen Ministry. Meet in the Bradley Hills Kitchen on Monday, July

11, 7:00pm or Tuesday, July 12, 7:30am, to prepare a delicious lunch for Bethesda Cares and Friends Club.

Culinary skills not required, just a willingness to have fun and support local mission. Remember, hunger

doesn‘t take a vacation! In August join us on Monday, August 8 at 7:00pm or Tuesday, August 9 at 7:30am.

Contact Susie Wellman if you‘re interested [email protected].

THE 9/11 UNITY WALK commemorates 10 years since the actions of September 11, 2001, marking its Annual

Walk Event on Sunday, September 11, 2011. Watch for more details in the bulletin and September BHX.

Learn more at www.911UnityWalk.org.

REACHING BEYOND OUR DIFFERENCES: VIEWS FROM THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS IN THE

MIDEAST—Sunday, July 10, 3:30 -5:00pm at BHPC. Hosted by Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, Bethesda

Jewish Congregation, and Idara e-Jaferia Mosque. Hear the stories of young Palestinian & Israeli

interns with New Story Leadership (www.newstoryleadership.org). Hear the stories of three local

congregations – Bethesda Jewish Congregation, Bradley Hills Presbyterian Church, and the Idara Mosque –

working to build a relationship of understanding and cooperation. Hear the story of Eboo Patel‘s Interfaith

Youth Core, a movement of young people on college campuses leading the way to define the 21st century by

interfaith cooperation and not conflict (www.ifyc.org). Hear from those that are living the story. Join in the

open discussion and Q&A, then mingle at the reception. A wonderful opportunity for High School and Older.

For more information contact David or:

Ronnie Haber: [email protected]

Fran Cotter-Weaver: [email protected]

Fizza Majid: [email protected]

Concerns and Celebrations

Assisted Living and In-Home Care

Elaine Bales

Kay Biggs

Lois Bowker

Lloyd Brown

Evelyn Cohen

Elaine Fanning

Ruth Forman

Rachel McKay

Mary Moose

Amy deCourt's mother-in-law, Regina Northup

John Pond

Woody Rankin

Hazel & Marvin Sears

Mary Winningham

Lorraine Woolston

Armenie Turmanian

Grieving the Death of

Cathie Lutter‘s Father

Sharon Fong and Cliff Ty‘s Brother

Celebrations

Our youth mission trip to Ghost Ranch in New Mexico

The birth of Tessa Rose Dorsey, granddaughter of Herb

and Carol Dorsey, daughter of Patrick and Katherine

Dorsey

Marriage of Philip Imus to Katia in Greece on May 29

Marriage of Kristina and Matthew Arndt in Salt Lake

City, Utah on June 26


http://www.911UnityWalk.org

http://www.newstoryleadership.org

http://www.ifyc.org




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Friday, July 01, 2011 Play Group~10:00a~MH

Sunday, July 03, 2011 Worship ~10:00a~S

Children's Church School

(grades K - 5)~10:15a~MH

Monday, July 04, 2011 Closed for Holiday

Tuesday, July 05, 2011 Centering Prayer~8:00a~S

Staff Meeting~11:00a~Lib

Chairs Meeting~6:30p~L

Youth Ministry Mtg.~7:00p

Lay Ministry Mtg.~7:30p~

Wednesday, July 06, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Bible Study~10:00a~CH

Alzheimer's Support

Group~11:45a~CH

Thursday, July 07, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Pastoral Counseling by appt.

Rm 305

Youth Swimming

Party~5:30p~Off-site


Sunday, July 10, 2011 Gentle Yoga~9:00a~L

Worship~10:00a~GS, S

Children's Church School ( 3-5

yr old class)~10:15a~Room

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Multi-Age Children's Church

School (grades K - 5)

~10:15a~MH

New Member

Class~11:45a~Lib

New Story Leadership

Project~3:00p~CH, Crib

Room, GS, Lib, L, MH, S

Monday, July 11, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib


Rm 305

Notables Rehearsal~6:30p~CH

Kitchen Ministry~7:00p~K

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Kitchen Ministry~7:30a~K

Centering Prayer~8:00a~S





Room 305






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~10:15a~MH

New Member

Class~11:45a~Lib



Rm 305




Session Meeting~7:30p~L


Alzheimer's Caregivers

Support Group~11:45a~CH



Rm 305


Wedding Rehearsal~4:00p~S

Saturday, July 23, 2011 Kozicharow

Wedding~4:00p~GS, S


Special Session

Meeting~9:00a~CH


New Members Joining



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~10:15a~MH



Rm 305




Bethesda Cares Board

Meeting~7:30p~Lib


Bible Music Camp Leader

Orientation~1:30p~L



Rm 305


Saturday, July 30, 2011 RSCM Course

Concert~2:00p~S





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~10:15a~MH

Monday, August 01, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Tuesday, August 02, 2011 Centering Prayer~8:00a~S


Wednesday, August 03, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Thursday, August 04, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Friday, August 05, 2011 Play Group~10:00a~MH

Sunday, August 07, 2011 Gentle Yoga~9:00a~L




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Children's Ministry

Mtg.~11:15a~Lib

Monday, August 08, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Kitchen Ministry~7:00p~K

Tuesday, August 09, 2011 Kitchen Ministry~7:30a~K

Centering Prayer~8:00a~S


Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Healthy Boundaries

Training~8:00a~CH, GS, K

Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib

Thursday, August 11, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, Lib


Sunday, August 14, 2011 Worship~10:00a~GS, S



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Monday, August 15, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, L



Wednesday, August 17, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, L

Thursday, August 18, 2011 Friends Club~9:30a~K, L

Youth Movie

Night~7:30p~MH,


Saturday, August 20, 2011 Margaret Gaus Memorial

Service~2:00p~GS, S





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Monday, August 22, 2011 Bible Music Camp~9:00a

Friends Club~9:30a~K, L


Bible Music Camp~9:00a


Bethesda Cares Board

Meeting~7:30p~Lib

Wednesday, August 24, 2011 Bible Music Camp~9:00a


Deacons' Meeting~7:30p~CH,

MH

Thursday, August 25, 2011 Bible Music Camp~9:00a


Friday, August 26, 2011 Bible Music Camp~9:00a





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Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Bible Study~10:00a~Lib

July/August Calendar

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September BHX deadline is August 15

Pastor/Head of Staff David E. Gray 500 [email protected]

Associate Pastor E. Scott Winnette 501 [email protected]

Director of Christian Education Noelle Castin 502 [email protected]

Director of Music Kyle Babin 503 [email protected]

Mgr. of Financial Services Amy C. de Court 505 [email protected]

Mgr. of Facilities Farid Beltran 506 [email protected]

Office Manager Linda Reynolds 507 [email protected]

Communication Coordinator Mimi Miller 508 [email protected]

Parish Nurse Joanie Friend 518 [email protected]

Coordinator for Spiritual Life Gail Brown 519 [email protected]

Coordinator of Connectional Ministries Susie Wellman [email protected]

Nursery School Director Hilah Gaba 301-365.2909 [email protected]

Friends Club Director GayLynn Mann 301-469-0070 [email protected]

Pastoral Counselor Barbara Jaquette 888-626-2273

Sextons Fernando Mendez 509

Juan Mendez 509

Ronald Thomas 509

Leonel Bruno 509

Hector Gonzalez 509

Child Caregivers Nora Mendez & DelCarla Shorter

Parish Associates Tom Jones & Jill Lum

Director of Music Emeritus Donald Sutherland

If you would like to stop receiving a paper copy

of the BHX, please email or call Mimi Miller

Copies of the BHX are available in the Narthex

Lay Ministries and Session will not meet in August.


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