This Week at Providence-Fort Washington - May 31, 2011

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Tuesday May 31, 2011

“Clap your hands, all you peoples;

   shout to God with loud songs of joy.

For the Lord, the Most High, is awesome,

   a great king over all the earth.”

(Psalm 47:1-2)

This Week in Worship: Sunday, June 5, 2011

Ascension Sunday

Pastor D.D. Adams preaching

Choir Anthem: Come, Rejoice

Upcoming Worship Celebrations

Pentecost: Sunday, June 12 – Wear something RED

Promotion Sunday: Sunday, June 12

Wedding Bell Sunday: Sunday, June 26

Easter Cantata CDs

The Chancel Choir will have CDs of the Easter Cantata for sale at $10.00 each.

To purchase a CD see Judy or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Summer Worship Hours

This year our Sunday services will remain at 11:00 am

for July and August.

Wednesday Bible Study

The potluck dinner begins at 6:00 pm and the Bible Study starts at 6:30 pm.

Please bring a dish to share.

The lessons for the Ascension Sunday are:

Acts 1:1-11; Psalm 47; Ephesians 1:15-23; Luke 24:44-53

Compassion Opportunity

Katie D. has a friend, Robert, who has been diagnosed with ALS.

She asks that we offer prayers and send cards to Robert.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Katie for Robert’s address.

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 - May 24, 2011

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Tuesday May 24, 2011

“They who have my commandments and keep them are those who love me;

and those who love me will be loved by my Father,

and I will love them and reveal myself to them.”

(John 14:21)

This Week in Worship: Sunday, May 29, 2011

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Memorial Day

Pastor Stephen preaching

Choir Anthem: We Shall All Be Made Alive

Memorial Day Anthem: The Nation’s Creed

Handbell Anthem: When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Upcoming Worship Celebrations

Pentecost: Sunday, June 12 – Wear something RED

Promotion Sunday: Sunday, June 12

Wedding Bell Sunday: Sunday, June 26

Food Pantry Sunday

Sunday, May 29^th is Food Pantry Sunday

Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the

Oxon Hill Food Pantry

We will bring forward our food gives during the service

and lay them at the altar.

Baltimore-Washington Conference Annual Conference

The Baltimore-Washington Conference Annual Conference will convene in Baltimore on Thursday, May 26^th and run through Saturday, May 28^th.

Both Pastor Stephen and Lay Member Rich Weaver will be in attendance.

Please keep the conference in your prayers as they

make decisions for our conference and for the United Methodist Church.

United Methodist Men Breakfast

Come join the United Methodist Men for Breakfast

on Saturday, May 28^th at 9:00 am

Call Rick W. for information

Easter Cantata CDs

The Chancel Choir will have CDs of the Easter Cantata for sale at $10.00 each.

To purchase a CD see Judy or sign up on the sheet in the narthex.

Office Closed for Memorial Day

The church office will be closed

Monday, May 30

in honor of Memorial Day

Summer Worship Hours

This year our Sunday services will remain at 11:00 am

for July and August.

Wednesday Bible Study

The Wednesday Bible Study for May 25^th is canceled.

Pastor Stephen and Alice will be celebrating their daughter’s

graduation from Towson University.

The lessons for the Sixth Sunday of Easter are:

Acts 17:22-31; Psalm 66:8-20; 1 Peter 3:13-22; John 14:15-21

Compassion Opportunity

Katie D. has a friend, Robert, who has been diagnosed with ALS.

She asks that we offer prayers and send cards to Robert.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Katie for Robert’s address.

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 - May 17, 2011

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Tuesday May 17, 2011

“Come to Christ, a living stone,

though rejected by mortals yet chosen and precious in God’s sight,

and like living stones, let yourselves be built into a spiritual house,

to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices

acceptable to God through Jesus Christ”

(1 Peter 2:4-5)

This Week in Worship: Sunday, May 22, 2011

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Richard Weaver preaching

Choir Anthem: In My Father’s House

Upcoming Worship Celebrations

Pentecost: Sunday, June 12 – Wear something RED

Promotion Sunday: Sunday, June 12

Wedding Bell Sunday: Sunday, June 26

Food Pantry Sunday

Sunday, May 29^th is Food Pantry Sunday

Please bring non-perishable food items to donate to the

Oxon Hill Food Pantry

We will bring forward our food gives during the service

and lay them at the altar.

Summer Worship Hours

This year our Sunday services will remain at 11:00 am

for July and August.

Wednesday Bible Study

The potluck dinner begins at 6:00 pm and the Bible Study starts at 6:30 pm.

Please bring a dish to share.

The lessons for the Fifth Sunday of Easter are:

Acts 7:55-60; Psalm 31:1-5, 15-16; 1 Peter 2:2-10; John 14:1-14

Meetings This Week

CARE: Thursday May 19, 2010 at 1:00 pm

Administrative Council: Thursday, May 19 at 7:00 pm

Compassion Opportunity

Katie D. has a friend, Robert, who has been diagnosed with ALS.

She asks that we offer prayers and send cards to Robert.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Katie for Robert’s address.

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

Tuesday May 10, 2011

“Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I fear no evil, for you are with me;

your rod and your staff – they comfort me.”

(Psalm 23:4)

Wesley Theological Seminary 2011 Graduation

On Monday, eight of us from Providence-Fort Washington travelled to the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the graduation of Andrew Greenwood and D.D. Adams from Wesley Theological Seminary. It was a wonderful day for Andrew and D.D. as they completed one phase of ministry and begin serving in new ways. Congratulation to Andrew and D.D.!

Andrew and D.D. Appointed to Churches

Andrew has received an appointment. Beginning on July 1, 2011, he will be the pastor at Severn United Methodist Church in Severn, Maryland (http://www.severnumc.com). D.D. also has a church; beginning July 1 she will be the pastor at Providence United Methodist Church in Monrovia, Maryland. (http://www.kemptownumc.org).

This Week in Worship: Sunday, May 15, 2011

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Pastor Stephen preaching

Choir Anthem: How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place

Wednesday Bible Study

The potluck dinner begins at 6:00 pm and the Bible Study starts at 6:30 pm.

Please bring a dish to share.

The lessons for the Fourth Sunday of Easter are:

Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:19-25; John 10:1-10

Meetings This Week

Trustees: Thursday May 12, 2010 at 3:00 pm

2010 White House Christmas Ornaments

Did you miss out on getting your White House Historical Association Christmas ornament for 2010?  Or is there someone to whom you would like to give one and don't know where to get it?  If so, do not despair.  The UMW still have seven ornaments on hand and would like to sell them.  Please contact Judy M, either at church or home, if you would like to purchase one or more.

Compassion Opportunity

Katie D. has a friend, Robert, who has been diagnosed with ALS.

She asks that we offer prayers and send cards to Robert.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Katie for Robert’s address.

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 - May 2, 2011

This Week at Providence-Fort Washington

Monday May 2, 2011

“I love the Lord,

because he has heard my voice and my supplications.

Because he inclined his ear to me,

therefore I will call on him as long as I live.

(Psalm 116:1-2)

This Week in Worship: Sunday, May 8, 2011

Third Sunday of Easter

Andrew Greenwood preaching

Choir Anthem: We Have Seen the Risen Lord

Reception for Andrew and D.D.

We will have a reception following worship on Sunday, May 8^th to celebrate

the graduation of

Andrew Greenwood and D.D. Adams

from Wesley Theological Seminary

(Please bring finger food to share)

Wednesday Bible Study

The potluck dinner begins at 6:00 pm and the Bible Study starts at 6:30 pm.

Please bring a dish to share.

The lessons for the Third Sunday of Easter are:

Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19; 1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35

Oxon Hill Food Pantry Walk-a-thon

Walk to help feed the hungry!

Saturday, May 7, 2011 – 9:00 am-Noon

Walk the Henson Creek Trail

Pledge – minimum of $10 or 10 lbs of non-perishable food

See You There!

2010 White House Christmas Ornaments

Did you miss out on getting your White House Historical Association Christmas ornament for 2010?  Or is there someone to whom you would like to give one and don't know where to get it?  If so, do not despair.  The UMW still have seven ornaments on hand and would like to sell them.  Please contact Judy M, either at church or home, if you would like to purchase one or more.

Compassion Opportunity

Katie D. has a friend, Robert, who has been diagnosed with ALS.

She asks that we offer prayers and send cards to Robert.

Contact Pastor Stephen or Katie for Robert’s address.

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