This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Monday - November 15, 2010

Good Morning! This is a new web ministry from Pastor Stephen. Each week I will be sending out short highlights and reminders for the week. They will also be available on the church’s website, on the church’s Facebook page (search for “Providence Fort Washington United Methodist”) and on my blog (http://pastorstephen.blogspot.com).

Please let me know of anyone who should be added to this list and also if you want to have your name removed.

This Week in Worship: Sunday, November 21, 2010

Christ the King Sunday

Preacher: Andrew Greenwood

Choir Anthem: The Great I Am

Handbells: Here I Am Lord

Stewardship of Our Gifts

This year we are focusing on our membership vows of Prayer, Presence, Gifts, Service, and Witness for our Stewardship Program. This upcoming Sunday we will focus on our vow to serve God with our Presence. Sunday, December 12^th will be our Commitment Sunday.

Fellowship Time following Sunday Worship

Following worship on Sunday, November 21^st we will gather for a time of fellowship. Everyone is invited to bring a “finger food” to share.

Food Pantry Sunday - Extended to November 21!

During November we are making a special effort to keep the Oxon Hill Food Pantry well stocked. Please bring non-perishable food or money donations every Sunday this month. On Sunday, November 21^st we will bring our “first fruits” and lay them at the altar.

Upcoming Events

Mark your calendars:

Sunday, November 28, First Sunday in Advent

Saturday, December 4, Hanging of the Greens and decorating the church.

Wednesday Bible Study

The Wednesday Evening Bible Study gathers at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner and for Bible Study at 6:30. This week we will be looking at:

Jeremiah 23:1-6; Luke 1:68-79; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:33-43

Come and be fed by the Word of God!

Administrative Council Meeting Thursday

The Administrative Council will meet this Thursday at 7:00 pm. In addition to receiving reports about the work of the church, the Council will be debating and approving our 2011 Budget. I encourage all members of the church to attend.

Providence-Fort Washington receives Capital Flag

As part of our Veterans Day recognition on Sunday, November 14^th, we received a U.S. Flag that flew over the U.S. Capital building. Thanks to Fred Wineland who worked with Congressman Steny Hoyer to get this flag for our church.

Blessed be the Lord God of Israel,

for he has looked favorably on his people and redeemed them. (Luke 1:68)

Blessings,

Pastor Stephen