The Epistle (09/13/24)
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Special Members Meeting this Sunday
Sunday, immediately following the worship service
Last week we had the privilege of hosting our candidate for Director of Music, Ken Hatridge, and his wife Jen. After receiving feedback from the praise team and others involved in our music ministry, the Director of Music Search Committee voted unanimously to recommend Ken to the elders. The elders then voted to appoint Ken as a ministry leader in the position of Director of Music, pending affirmation by the congregation. Our meeting after the worship service will be for the purpose voting to affirm Ken’s appointment.
International Friends has begun the 2024 Fall Semester!
Students gather on Wednesday nights to enjoy fellowship, practice English and join a conversation group - always with an invitation to study the Bible and hear the Gospel. First, they fuel up with a meal. Our students aren't picky - they eat all flavors and cuisines. About half our students are vegetarians, and many do not eat pork/ham/bacon. Each Wednesday, we need a vegetarian meal for 20 and a meat meal for 20.
To provide a meal (consider signing up with your community group to lighten the load), please sign up by clicking the button below!
To provide a meal (consider signing up with your community group to lighten the load), please sign up by clicking the button below!
Sunday Morning Rides
Our dear sister, Nancy Childress, relies on her church family for rides to and from church. Her address is Olley Ln., Fairfax. Please consider signing up as your calendar allows. Contact for more information: maysjulianna@gmail.com
Upcoming Women's Studies
Women's Biblical Theology Study
Wednesdays, 9/25-10/16, 6:30pm to 8pm, Youth Room
Come join us for a 4-week bible study on Wednesday evenings, exploring the Biblical Theology concepts from the Women’s Conference this year. We will practice tracing one biblical theme through the Bible together. No prior experience required! Contact Robyn Entz (robyn.entz@gmail.com) for more details.
Women's Precept Bible Study in the Gospel of John: How well do you know the Son of God?
August 27-December 11, 2024
Are you convinced that what He said about Himself is true? Jesus draws His disciples aside to prepare them for what is to come. In chapters 12-21, learn about His death, burial, and
resurrection, and their significance to your salvation.
Workbooks include the text of John 12-21, in either NASB or ESV. To see the first lesson and
order a workbook online through the Precept website, click on the link: John Bible Study, Part 2 of 2
For more information or to register for the class and order the workbook through the leader,
contact Julianna Mays (maysjulianna@gmail.com) 703-869-8799.
resurrection, and their significance to your salvation.
- Join us for a 15-week inductive study of John 12-21. For our first class, we’ll do an overview of John 1-11 and work through part of the first lesson together.
- Tuesday Evening, 7:00-8:30pm; Aug. 27-Dec. 10, 2024; In-person, Koinonia Room, Sanctuary Building, Lower Floor CEFC
- Wednesday evening, 7:30-8:45pm; Aug. 28-Dec. 11, 2024; ZOOM link sent to participants
Workbooks include the text of John 12-21, in either NASB or ESV. To see the first lesson and
order a workbook online through the Precept website, click on the link: John Bible Study, Part 2 of 2
For more information or to register for the class and order the workbook through the leader,
contact Julianna Mays (maysjulianna@gmail.com) 703-869-8799.
Women's Book Study: Even Better than Eden
Thursday mornings, starting 9/19 at 10:30 AM, Youth Room
Come join us for a 9 week book study discussing nine ways the Bible’s story changes everything about your story. We hope this will be a time of open spiritual conversation while we dig into nine different biblical themes and how they weave into our daily lives. Childcare will be provided, but we ask that you bring your own book. If you are interested, you can prepare by ordering your copy of the book online and reading the first chapter before our first meeting! Please RSVP by emailing Monica Tubb at the link below by 9/12
For The Nations DC Need Volunteer
For The Nations DC (FTNDC) has a volunteer position open for teaching English to adult immigrants and refugees. The class meets through the school year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-12 at First Baptist Church Alexandria. Training is provided in August. Please message Anissa Tyler @ 325-518-1480 or anissa@ftndc.org for more information or to learn of other ways to serve with FTNDC.
YL Eastern Fairfax Fundraiser - BBQ & BINGO
Children's Ministry Update
Quotes from Church History
"We are neither the first nor the smartest to read the Bible."
-Dane Ortlund
"We are not our own: in so far as we can, let us therefore forget ourselves and all that is ours. Conversely, we are God's: let us therefore live and die for him."
-John Calvin (1509-1564)
-John Calvin (1509-1564)
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