This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - July 30, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, July 30, 2015

 

Let me hear joy and gladness;

let the bones that you have crushed rejoice.

Hide your face from my sins,

and blot out all my iniquities.

Create in me a clean heart, O God,

and put a new and right spirit within me.

Psalm 51:8-10

 

This Week In Worship – August 2

Tenth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Sunday

Anthem: Favorite Hymns

“Bread For The World”

sermon by Pastor Stephen

 

2015 National Night Out

Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Potomac Village Shopping Center

12749 Old Fort Road, Fort Washington, Maryland

 

Music provided by the

Southern Maryland Jazz Orchestra

Refreshments provided by the

Spirit of Elijah Kingdom Church

 

Charge Conference Scheduled

Our annual Charge Conference will be held on

Monday, October 26 at 7:00 pm

here at Providence-Fort Washington

 

Recycling Prayer Requests

If you did not use your Prayer Request form

please put it in the basket in the back

so it can be reused

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School will not meet in

July & August

See you again in September!

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, August 15^th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on August 16^th.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - July 9, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, July 9, 2015

 

For he delivers the needy when they call,

the poor and those who have no helper.

He has pity on the weak and the needy,

and saves the lives of the needy.

From oppression and violence he redeems their life;

and precious is their blood in his sight.

Psalm 72:12-14

 

This Week In Worship – July 12

Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Anthem: Favorite Hymns

“Marks of the Holy Spirit”

sermon by Pastor Stephen

 

Ice Cream Social

The Care Committee is Sponsoring an Ice Cream Social

on July 12th immediately after Church in the Fellowship Hall. 

Everyone is invited to enjoy great finger food,

delicious ice cream and wonderful friends!

 

Trustee Cleanup Day

Saturday, July 25^th

Come Join us on Saturday, July 25^th

as we paint the exterior of the Fellowship Hall

We begin at 9:00 am

 

The Trustees will provide

Roller Sleeves, Paint and plenty of Water to Drink

Please bring a bag lunch and any rollers you have.

See you on the 25th at 9:00 am!

 

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Our Vacation Bible School theme for 2015 is

G-FORCE: GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 in the evenings.

We are soliciting donations for VBS so every child can attend

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School will not meet in

July & August

See you again in September!

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, July 18^th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on June 19^th.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - July 2, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, July 2, 2015

 

For he delivers the needy when they call,

the poor and those who have no helper.

He has pity on the weak and the needy,

and saves the lives of the needy.

From oppression and violence he redeems their life;

and precious is their blood in his sight.

Psalm 72:12-14

 

This Week In Worship – July 5

Sixth Sunday after Pentecost

Communion Sunday

Anthem: Favorite Hymns

“Called To Freedom”

sermon by Pastor Stephen

 

Ice Cream Social

The Care Committee is Sponsoring an Ice Cream Social

on July 12th immediately after Church in the Fellowship Hall. 

Everyone is invited to enjoy great finger food,

delicious ice cream and wonderful friends!

 

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Our Vacation Bible School theme for 2015 is

G-FORCE: GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 in the evenings.

We are soliciting donations for VBS so every child can attend

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School will not meet in

July & August

See you again in September!

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, July 18^th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on June 19^th.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - June 11, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Thursday, June 11, 2015

 

It is good to give thanks to the LORD,

to sing praises to your name, O Most High;

to declare your steadfast love in the morning,

and your faithfulness by night,

to the music of the lute and the harp,

to the melody of the lyre.

For you, O LORD, have made me glad by your work;

at the works of your hands I sing for joy.

Psalm 92:1-4

 

This Week In Worship – June 15

Third Sunday after Pentecost

United Methodist Women

Celebratory Church Service

Anthem: Air in D by J.S. Bach

The Chancel Bells with George Riley, violin, Lauria Riley, cello

Offertory: On The Sixth Day by S.W. Long, Joyce Lundy, soprano

“The Mystery of the Mustard Seed”

sermon by Rev. Dr. Rebecca Iannicelli,

Washington East District Superintendent

 

Reception Following Service This Sunday

The reception following the service is

being hosted by the United Methodist Women.

Please plan to come and celebrate

and meet Dr. Iannicelli.

Donation of food are not needed.

 

United Methodist Women’s Sunday

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring

a Celebratory Church Service

“Kingdom Building through Missions: Faith in Action”

on Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 am,

with guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rebecca Iannicelli,

District Superintendent, Washington East District. 

This will be followed immediately by a reception

hosted by UMW in the Historic Church Fellowship Hall, please join us.

 

Chancel Bell Concert

The Chancel Bells will present a

Concert of Heavenly Bells

On Sunday June 14^th at 2:30 pm.

 

Wedding Bell Sunday – June 28^th

We will be celebrating all the

Wedding Anniversaries

in the church on Sunday, June 28^th.

We want to decorate the church with photos from your wedding.

Please bring a photo to share June 21^st

and it will be included in the decorations on June 28th.

 

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Our Vacation Bible School theme for 2015 is

G-FORCE: GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 in the evenings.

We are soliciting donations for VBS so every child can attend

 

UMCOR Response to Nepal

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has established

Disaster Response, International (#982450)

to assist with the earthquake disaster in Nepal.

All contributions made to this number will go directly to UMCOR.

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School Class has restarted with a new leader.

Please come out and support Jim and to be enriched by God’s message for you.

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, June 20^th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on June 21^st.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen

 

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - June 5, 2015

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Friday, June 5, 2015

 

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope;

my soul waits for the Lord more than those who watch for the morning,

more than those who watch for the morning.

O Israel, hope in the LORD!

For with the LORD there is steadfast love,

and with him is great power to redeem.

It is he who will redeem Israel from all its iniquities.

Psalm 130:5-8

 

This Week In Worship – June 7

Second Sunday after Pentecost

“The Wonder of Grace” – Chancel Choir

“Give Us A King” sermon by Pastor Stephen

 

Fellowship Hour THIS Sunday

We are celebrating Mi Ja’s ministry at

Providence Fort Washington

with a fellowship hour after church June 7!

Please bring finger food to share

 

United Methodist Women’s Sunday

The United Methodist Women are sponsoring

a Celebratory Church Service

“Kingdom Building through Missions: Faith in Action”

on Sunday, June 14 at 11:00 am,

with guest preacher Rev. Dr. Rebecca Iannicelli,

District Superintendent, Washington East District. 

This will be followed immediately by a Church Fellowship Hour

hosted by UMW in the Historic Church Fellowship Hall, please join us.

 

Chancel Bell Concert

The Chancel Bells will present a

Concert of Heavenly Bells

On Sunday June 14^th at 2:30 pm.

(A flyer is enclosed with this email – put it up somewhere in your neighborhood)

 

United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women will met on

Monday June 8th at 12 noon. 

There will not be a guest speaker at this meeting. 

Members are urged to attend to make final arrangement

for the UMW Celebratory Service on Sunday June 14th.

 

Upcoming Fellowship Hours

We have several Fellowship Hours scheduled for the next several weeks:

June 7 after worship celebrating Mi Ja’s entry into pastoral ministry

June 14 after worship celebrating Women’s Sunday

 

Grass Cutting

A special Thank You!

to everyone who donated funds to the Grass Cutting campaign. 

We have exceeded our goal for the season. 

 

UMCOR Response to Nepal

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has established

Disaster Response, International (#982450)

to assist with the earthquake disaster in Nepal.

All contributions made to this number will go directly to UMCOR.

 

Vacation Bible School Is Coming!

Our Vacation Bible School theme for 2015 is

G-FORCE: GOD’S LOVE IN ACTION

VBS will be July 20-24, 2015 in the evenings.

We are soliciting donations for VBS so every child can attend

 

Adult Sunday School

The Adult Sunday School Class has restarted with a new leader.

Please come out and support Jim and to be enriched by God’s message for you.

 

Church Calendar

The latest version of the church’s calendar

is available online at:

http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar

 

Wednesday Bible Study

Come out this Wednesday as we read and study John’s Gospel.

The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.

The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends by 8:30 pm.

 

Urban Ministry Update

The Urban Ministry Group leads Worship Services

on the Third Sunday of every month at

House of Peace

meeting at 3^rd Street Church of God in Washington, D.C.

As part of our ministry, we provide lunch and

offer hats, gloves, and coats for those in need.

We are accepting cash donations to offset the cost of this ministry.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Mi Ja for more details.

The Group will meet on Saturday, June 20^th

to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on June 21^st.

 

Altar Flowers

Please sign-up to supply altar flowers.

Flowers can be used to mark any significant occasion

including birthdays, anniversaries, and memorials.

Altar flowers are $22.00 per vase and

payment is due when you request flowers.

 

Giant Food Cash For Causes

Providence-Fort Washington has enrolled in the

Giant Food Cash For Causes Program

 

This program allows us to purchase

Giant Gift Cards at a 5% discount and then resell them for face value.

The 5% difference is then put in our General Operating Fund.

The difference between our cost and your purchase price

is also credited on your annual giving statement.

 

Pastor Stephen has some cards available for purchase

and you can order cards to be delivered next week.

The cards have no expiration date and can be used for anything Giant sells.

Please see Pastor Stephen to purchase cards or if you have any questions.

 

Collection of Stamps and Labels

Information update:

I have just sent a batch of canceled stamps

to Stamps for the Wounded program and also box and can labels

(bar codes) to the Board of Child Care Auxiliary.  Thank you for

your donations, and please continue to save these two items.

Donna D., Secretary, P-FW United Methodist Women

 

Aluminum Can Recycling

We are collecting and recycling aluminum cans.

Please bring your aluminum cans in

and we will sell them to the recycling center.

 

Do you have something to add?

Do you have an announcement that need to get out to everyone in the church?

If so, please e-mail it to me (srricketts@verizon.net) and I will include it in the next

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington.

 

 

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen