This Week at Providence-Fort Washington
Thursday, April 17, 2014
O give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his steadfast love endures for ever!
Let Israel say,
‘His steadfast love endures for ever.’
This is the day that the Lord has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
Psalm 118:1-2, 24
This Week In Worship – April 13, 2014
Easter Sunday
Pastor Stephen preaching: Go, Quickly!
Chancel & Youth Choirs Anthem: Sing With Joy
Chancel Bells: Hymn Medley and Celebration
Holy Week at Providence-Fort Washington
Join us for our Holy Week Services
Friday – 7:00 pm – Good Friday Service
Easter Sunday Services
Join us as we celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday
Sunrise service at 6:30 A.M.
Easter Celebration at 11:00 A.M.
Easter Breakfast
Join us for Breakfast after the Sunrise Service
in the Fellowship Hall.
Sign up in the Narthex
SPRING RETREAT
Saturday, May 3, 2014
Celebrating the Resurrection
with Featured Guest, Sam Kauffman
Join us for a spirit filled Saturday as we explore
how the early disciples celebrated Jesus’ resurrection.
Sign up now – cost is $20
The Providence-Fort Washington
Artist Series presents
The Southern Maryland Jazz Orchestra
Sunday, May 4 at 2:30 p.m.
This is a FREE concert!
Southern MD Jazz Orchestra is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to performing contemporary jazz, rock,
and swing music in the American "Big Band" format and tradition that began in the 1930's and continues right up to the present day.
The “Big Cross” Has Been Repainted
A Big Thanks to everyone who contributed
to have the Big Cross repainted.
The work is complete and the Cross is ready for our
Easter Sunrise Service
on April 20th.
Church Cemetery Project
As part of our cemetery maintenance project
we want to mark all the graves with stones.
BUT, we need your help identifying unmarked graves.
Contact Ray Luby if
you know anything about who is buried in our cemeteries
or where their graves are located.
(This includes the cemetery in Chapel Hill)
Church Calendar Available On-line
The church’s calendar is available as a Google Calendar
You can view it on the church’s website:
http://pfwumc.wikidot.com/pfw-calendar
or subscribe to it using the address
pfwumc@gmail.com
2013 Sermon Book Available
The 2013 edition of
Sermons at Providence-Fort Washington
is available for $12.00.
It is also available on-line at http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/banquo
All proceeds go to the church’s General Operating Fund.
Wednesday Bible Study
The Wednesday Bible Study will meet
on TUESDAY April 22nd at 6:00 pm
and return to our regular Wednesday night on April 30th
We are studying EXODUS and new members are always welcome!
See Pastor Stephen for more information.
The group meets at 6:00 pm for a potluck dinner.
The Bible Study begins at 6:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm.
New Church Website
The Church has a new website:
http://www.p-fwumc.org
Check it out and give Pastor Stephen
any comments or suggestions.
2014 Worship Attendance Goal
Our Worship Attendance Goal for 2014 is 90.
Our average worship attendance for 2014 is 79.40
Our worship attendance on April 13th was 87
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.
Rocking Readers - UPDATE
It is never too late to become a Rocking Reader.
Please see Ann for information on how you can make a difference
in a child’s life by becoming a Rocking Reader!!
Urban Ministry Update
The Urban Ministry Group is now leading Worship Services
on the Third Sunday of every month at
House of Peace
meeting at 3rd 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, May 17th at 9:30 am
to plan and prepare for our next trip into D.C. on May 18th
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
