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Sundays at Fairlington This Fall Worship at 9:30 am and 11:00 am
The Bible: Making Sense of It All September 10 The Bible: What It Is and What It Isn’t Preacher: The Rev. Mary Beth Blinn Sunday School Classes Begin 9:30am Youth Group: 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall Bible Study: 7:00pm Making Sense of the Bible (6 wks)
September 17 How Did The Bible Come to Be? Preacher: The Rev. Mary Beth Blinn
Mindfulness and Meditation Workshop: 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall
Get to Know Fairlington: 12:15-1:15pm in the Fellowship Hall Newcomers can meet leaders, hear about ministries and take a tour of the church. Snack lunch is provided.
September 24 Does the Old Testament Really Matter? Preacher: The Rev. Devon Earle
October 1 What’s New in the New Testament? Preacher: The Rev. Devon Earle World Communion Sunday
October 8 What Difference Does the Bible Make? Preacher: The Rev. Mary Beth Blinn
STEEPLETALK Fairlington United Methodist Church
September 2017
Pastor’s Corner
The Good Book: noun /ˈɡʊd ˈbʊk/ The Bible. The Good Book is also called the Book, Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, Scripture, Word of God, Word. It is the sacred writings of the Christian religion.
I don’t know who first used the words “Good Book” to describe the Bible, but it makes sense. As United Methodists, we believe that:
“… through the scripture the living Christ meets us in the experience of redeeming grace.”*
This is the Good News. This is life.
Yet how many of us say, “I wish I knew more about the Bible?” We may have our favorite verses that lift us up when we are down. But there are many parts of the “Good Book” that we don’t understand. There are parts we have never read.
I am excited about our theme for this fall at Fairlington. I, too, have a lot still to learn about the Bible. Together, we will explore our sacred writings and see how they are relevant for today. Is there someone you can invite to join us?
Peace, Pastor Mary Beth
*The United Methodist Book of Discipline, Paragraph 105
New Classes & Workshops Open to All Adults. Making Sense of the Bible All adults are invited to join us in a 6-week study on Adam Hamilton’s book, Making Sense of the Bible. In this study, Hamilton invites us into an honest conversation about the Bible. The book begins with foundational questions such as, how and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, Is the Bible ever wrong? Sunday evenings 7:00-8:30pm starting September 10 , in Room 109. Facilitator: Jim Dooley. Please RSVP to Christian by 9/10. Old Testament Characters All adults are invited to join us for a study of Peter Scazzero’s book Old Testament Characters: Learning to Walk with God. Abraham is an unforgettable portrait of faith. Daniel is a classic example of holiness. And through her willingness to risk her own life, Esther shows us what commitment means. This Bible study introduces you to twelve remarkable lives described in the Old Testament. The stories of these people from the ancient past can help you learn how to live a life with God. Study takes place on Wednesday mornings 10:30am to noon beginning September 27, in Room 109. Facilitator: Anne Wilson. Please RSVP by 9/25. Growing Closer to God Sunday Spirituality Workshops will begin on September 17 and continue once-a-month throughout the year. In September, Denise Taylor and Cyndy Powell will present on Mindfulness & Meditation. Join us at 9:45am in the Fellowship Hall. The workshops are open to all adults, including adult Sunday School classes. For questions, please contact Christian. Relational Small Groups There are numerous men’s and women’s small groups that anyone can join. The small groups are self-directed and are designed to foster holy friendships. The groups meet at various times and locations throughout the year. Contact Christian for more information. Come Enjoy the End of Summer and the beginning of fall by spending time outdoors. The Spirituality in Nature Group will be leading a workshop on Nature Journaling on September 24th at 12:15pm at the picnic tables on the church playground. Bring a journal, and we will lead you in setting it up and getting started. If you have any questions contact Pastor Devon, [email protected].
Are You Heading Back to School This Fall? Are you a child, a teenager, a young adult, an adult, a teacher or school employee? On September 3, at our last combined 10am service for the summer, we will be saying a special prayer for you and asking God’s blessing on this school year. Join us for this time of new beginnings!
Our Christian Formation Program
BY REV. CHRISTIAN WHITE
[email protected] (703) 671-8557 X106
Fairlington Youth Where You Belong!
Open House
Sunday, 9/10 (5:30pm- Room 303) For parents of new youth!
Sunday, 9/10 (6:00pm- 8:00pm)
Youth and Parent Dinner and Meeting
Sunday, 9/17 (6:00pm- 8:00pm)
Youth and Parent Dinner and Meeting
Sunday, 9/24 (6:00pm-8:00pm):
Youth Dinner and Program Night For more info see
Jessai’s Celebrations
August has been flying by for us in Fairlington Youth!
We have two announcements.
First, we would like to hail our incoming 6th graders:
Savannah Daub Morgan Kamber Maegan McBride Gabi Miller Carsen Myles Zachary Plank Carter Willis and Calvin Yee.
We are so excited to see you in the Fall! Our newcomers meeting is September 10th at 5:30 pm in room 303.
Second, we need to thank and say farewell to youth counselor Cameron Carter. He is moving away to be closer to his family. The kind-hearted contributions and thoughtful faith lessons that Cameron contributed consistently to our youth were spiritually influential as well as empowering. We celebrate his new adventure while looking forward to keeping in-touch. We are going to miss you Cameron!
Jessai Canady [email protected]
Coming Soon. . . Family Dinner Night
An informal dinner with fellowship and food! Wednesday, Sept. 27 (6:00 pm) Cost: $25 per family ($10 per person). RSVP Christian by 9/11.
Good News! Sunday School Classes Resume
for Children and Adults Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 9:30 am.
Have you previously attended a Children’s Sunday School class? Each child on the attendance roll will receive an email with their classroom assignment. Is this your first time attending our Children’s Sunday School program? Please come to the hallway between the Chapel and Parlor and Rev. Christian White will assist you. Would you like to join an adult Sunday School class? Please contact Christian White if you would like assistance choosing one. [email protected] Please click on www.fairlingtonumc.org for a comprehensive overview of our Christian Formation programs for children, youth, and adults, including ages, room numbers, and class descriptions.
All are invited to participate!
Happy Birthday to Our Young Children!
9/1 Pierre Alcorn Rodrigue
9/6 Leilani Gage 9/7: Blake Smith
9/8: Evan Dunn, Brad Winn
9/9 Ethan Kapelski, Nathaniel McBride, Sam Walker
9/13 Marlo Smith
9/18 Stephynie Koranteng
9/22 Brooks Adams; Mia Waterman
9/24 Charlotte Zitz
9/25 Jasper Crowley
9/27 Katrine D’Itri, Asa Thomas Shuman
We will celebrate the young children’s birthdays during worship on September 11, at 9:30am !
Our Church Family
Births
June 27 Alexandra Elizabeth Courlander, daughter of Katie & Scott Courlander; grand-daughter of Marcy Lewis & Rob Zitz; great granddaughter of Bettie Lewis.
Death
July 9: Eric Ottinger
July 30: Thalia Sabbath Bay daughter of Amy and Marcus Bay
July 13: Saylor Grace George, daughter of Karen and Craig George; grand-daughter of Jean & Joe Gillen.
August 4: Vivian Grace Moss, daughter of Courtney and Andrew Moss; granddaughter of Rochelle & Mike Moss.
August 9: Emma Grace Kamal daughter of Monique Hunter and Ribhi Kamal; grand-daughter of Carol and Andrew Hunter. Baptisms
June 25: Tyler Joseph Lombardi, Son of Meredith and Thomas Lombardi
July 23: Connor Patrick Malone Son of Katherine and Patrick Malone
August 13: Clarabelle Leigh Waters-Mercer, Daughter of Karl Mercer & Justin Waters
Wedding July 8: Laura Warren & Michael Dooley, son of Jim & Laura Lee Dooley
Happy Birthday Grown ups!
9/1: Faith Colvin, Isaac Johnson 9/2: Laura Lee Dooley, Sue Gunter, George Snyder 9/3: Kevin Grim, Marcy Lewis, Marianne Nassef 9/4: Megan Baker, Angela Eskew 9/5: Carmen Jacinto, Rebecca Kovar John Renehen 9/6: Jenny Cofield, Jessica Killeen, Meridith Wood 9/7: Joseph Hoggard, Alex Holder, Kia Morawetz, Merrick Murchison 9/8: Maureen Hatcher, Bettie Lewis, Luis Uribe 9/9: Jake Souza Samuel Walker 9/10: Michael Lunter, Deanna McVeigh, Lynda West 9/11: Bob Franks, Alo Lenk-Walker, Scott McBride, Karen Palmer, Caritos Rivera, Michael Souza, Crystal Wachuku 9/12: Susan Chaffey 9/13: Chris Clardy, Wade Rice, Kevin Yee 9/14: Stacey Rantala, Junior Wachuku 9/15: Christian Kappel, Pat Schwallie-Giddis, Patrick Williams 9/16: Karissa Martinez 9/17: Cynthia Coleman, Marina Dolan, Omar Johnson, Jay Miller, John Sonntag, Jackie Wozniak 9/19:Rob Frye, Isa Gallegos, Maggie Prisby 9/20: Judy Kalish, Emily Siegel, Crystal Wallace 9/21: Jen Harrington, Champe Mitchell 9/22: Rachel Duke, Lori Grisham, Amelia Jones, Jillian West 9/23: Dela Martin 9/24: Chris Damon, Sierra Shuman, James Webber 9/25: Jim Moseley, Jessica Ossiander, Tyler Souza Suzie Tomb 9/26: Adrian Azer, Beth Strausser, Jean Wilkerson 9/27: Cornell Jackson 9/28: Debbie Griffin, Joshua Kabler, Sarah Kalish, Michael Moore 9/29: Judy Porter, Janae Schnur 9/30: Grant Gill, Mariama Johnson, Ellora Larsen
On the Road with Aged to Perfection
All Adults Welcome! BY VICKI RATCLIFFE AND JEAN GILLEN
Come join the ATP on Thursday, September 21, and enjoy a delicious lunch at a local seafood res-taurant. Please watch upcoming bulletins for more information or you can contact coordinator Vicki Ratcliffe at (703) 823-5232 or [email protected]
October 19: ATP will travel to the Wayside Inn, Middletown, VA, to have lunch with one of our former members, Ruth Scott. Please make your reservation with Jean Gillen, (703) 644-7598, no later than Oct 16th. The bus will leave the church parking lot at 10:00 am. Cost will be the price of your lunch.
December 20: ATP will travel to the Riverside Dinner Theatre in Fredericksburg, VA, to see A Riverside Christmas Spectacular. The cost is $57 per person which includes dinner, show, taxes and service charge. Reservation and payment should be made to Jean Gillen (703) 644-7598, no later than November 5. Early reservation and payment is required by Riverside to secure our reserved seats. The bus will depart the FUMC parking lot at 10:00 am.
Building Committee Update
The Building Committee has been meeting with the architects over the summer. Recommendations of how we may move forward will be coming soon. Subcommittees are open to new members, especially communica-tions and capital campaign giving subcommittees. Would you like to serve? Contact the pastor marybeth@fai r l ing tonumc.org .
We Are an NLI Church!
Next Level Innovations (NLI) is a district pro-gram for churches that have potential to reach more people in their community. The program has these goals:
Discern and clarify God’s will
Help us to grow in our discipleship and expand our ministries
Build on the strengths of Fairlington UMC
Equip us to take the next faithful steps in ministry so that we accomplish the mission of the church: To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Mark your calendar now for our Innovations Weekend, October 27-29. This weekend is a time for the entire congregation to be involved in conversations that will help us discern the next faithful steps that God is calling us to make. Innovations Weekend will culminate in a worship service that includes a presentation of 4-5 specific, time-designated goals. After the weekend, our church will prayerfully con-sider the innovations and if we accept them, coaching support will be provided for two years to help us reach our goals. NLI goes hand-in-hand with our building program, al-lowing us to update our building so that we can better fulfill our mission.
In addition to Fairlington’s beau-tiful rose garden we also have a vibrant vegetable garden that provides pesticide-free, organic produce for the ALIVE food bank; a scented pollinator gar-den and a new native plant, pol-linator garden. The pollinator gardens provide important way stations for mi-grating and resident birds and insects as well as mammals, amphibians and reptiles. In recognition of the variety of ways FUMC provides sanctuary for all of God’s creatures we have recently received certifica-tion as an Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary (See our new certifi-cation sign on the playground fence and certificate on the Car-ing for God’s Creation bulletin board). So if you have had a stressful day or week
Stop by the gardens.
Pause long enough to see
...the interconnectedness of all things...
...as goldfinches, bees, butterflies and dragonflies visit.
Listen to birdcalls.
Feel your blood pressure and breathing calm.
God invites us into Nature to refresh and revitalize.
Remember that God loves all of creation and so should we.
Caring for God’s Creation
Come to the Gardens
BY ANNE WILSON .
Service is an important part of how Fairlington UMC sees itself. This is reflected in the church's mission statement:
Fairlington United Methodist Church welcomes all to a nurturing faith community that serves God by serving others.
The Missions Committee is made up of volunteer representatives from many of the different missions that Fairlington supports. We take the call to feed the hungry, provide shelter, and welcome the stranger as goals for doing God's will.
There are many organizations within the church community at Fairlington that regularly do service work. The Missions Committee isn't responsible for all mission work, but the committee serves as an umbrella to help in coordinating and funding many of the projects the church takes on Fairlington's work with these services is "over and above" our regular obligations as a congregation of the United Methodist Church. Support comes in the form of monetary gifts and volunteer hours. Money to support these missions comes from Special Offerings collected over the Lent and Advent seasons. Volunteer support comes from our own hands, our talents, and our time.
The Committee is here to help with new projects and services as well. Contact Pastor Devon or myself with new ideas or opportunities to expand our missions. Help FUMC continue to grow our service work so that we live out our mission.
FUMC volunteers work with organizations such as:
Rebuilding Together Alexandria Rising Hope Mission Church Society of St. Andrew Rental Deposit Assistance Just Neighbors Bridge to Independence Carpenter's Shelter ALIVE (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically)
How Our Church Does God’s Work This article is part of a series of articles introducing our church groups and committees. If you would like to join in our work, please see Pastor Mary Beth or Pastor Devon.
FUMC’s Missions Committee BY ERIC LARSEN
Thank you to everyone who helped Fairlington UMW get a jump-start on UMCOR School Kits for 2018. We could not have done it without YOU! Your overwhelming generosity will allow us to augment other school supply drives in our community.
Join us or continue supporting us this month as we put faith, hope and love into action.
SEPTEMBER
2 – Fellowship Excursion: meet Matthew Desmond, author of Evicted, at the National Book Festival at the DC Convention Center. Carpool departs FUMC at 10:30am. Contact Barbara Glomb ([email protected]) for logistical details.
10, 17, 24 – Pre-Sales for Fruits, Nuts and Chocolates in the Fellowship Hall between worship services. Contact Sandy Millard
([email protected]). 15-16 - Young Women’s Retreat at Camp Overlook near Harrisonburg, VA. Scholarships Available!! See bulletin board for
details. 23 – Group Craft Project to make centerpiece(s) for Rising Hope Gala. Fellowship Hall, 9:00am-12:00pm. Kathy Richards
([email protected]). 23 – UMW Matinee Movie: Loving ; 2:00pm-4:00pm Room 110. Contact Karlene Masters ([email protected]). 30 - Crafts for Kids at Cora Kelly Recreational Center (9:00am-12:00pm). Contact Kathy Richards ([email protected]).
Want to learn more about our activities? Contact President Karlene Masters ([email protected]) to be added to our email list and private Facebook group.
Fairlington United Methodist Women’s Report
Will We See You in September?
BY KARLENE MASTERS, [email protected]
Key Success Stories
A young mother’s financial struggles began when her 3-month old infant had heart surgery. She lost her job when she had to stay home to care for the infant. At that point, she also lost her housing. Thanks to FUMC’s assistance, she was able to avoid the homeless shelter and move to her own apartment. Her new housing is now secure and she is back at work. A refugee from hurricane-struck Honduras faced eviction because of a past-due rental deposit. An illness requiring hospitalization had led to the loss of his full-time job in a DC fish market. An unders tanding landlord co l laborated wi th h im, FUMC’s deposit program and community agencies to delay eviction. The former refugee now works full-time and is catching up on his debts. A woman living on the street was able to move into stable housing with the help of her caseworker, housing subsidies, and FUMC’s security deposit grant. She is now working part-time in a retail position.
A man with a disability found a handicapped-accessible apartment to rent. He was living on a fixed disability income and was also eligible to pay a reduced rent with his Section VIII voucher. But first he had to pay a security deposit at full market rate (over $1,000). Fairlington’s assistance helped him manage to move past this formidable barrier.
Where you become a key player in preventing homelessness.
BY CAROLYN DEVILBISS [email protected]
Our true stories highlight the overwhelming challenges our Alexandria and Arlington neighbors confront in their struggle to avoid homelessness and find stable housing. In each instance, Fairlington’s Rent Security Deposit Program (RSDAP) provided funding that helped each household to succeed in moving to a safe, secure and affordable home. Since the program’s inception in 1990, Fairlington’ s RSDAP Program has become one of the few sources for meeting the ongoing need for help with rental security deposits. In 2016, 53 individuals and families received assistance totaling $14,500 through the Fairlington RSDAP. As of last month 55 households received security deposit assistance totaling $15,500.
Many members of our community are living in shelters, or in crowded and “precarious” living situations with multiple families in small apartments. Your gifts to the church and your special donations to RSDAP allow us to make one-time grants of up to $300 toward a security deposit so they can move to housing that they can afford. With our assistance they are able to take advantage of the limited number of housing vouchers and rental assistance programs available, and move to the dignity and security of their own home. The fund is now nearly depleted. Once again we must turn away requests from community caseworkers who desperately call to cobble together security deposit funds for needy individuals and families.
You can help.
JOIN THE RENT SECURITY DEPOSIT CLUB
By making a pledge commitment for twice-yearly giving, club members are helping to sustain this mission with a consistent source of funding. Since its inception last year, 14 members have joined the Club. Find the sign-up brochures on the Connect boards or sign up on-line through the church website.
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Give at the special collection during Worship on Sunday, September 10th.
Make a donation to the program. Simply write a check to FUMC with RSDAP in the memo line.
Whenever you are paying your rent or mortgage, consider writing a check for RSDAP each month.
Or add $10 or more to your monthly pledge, and allocate it to RSDAP. Ask the church office how.
AND HERE IS A FUN WAY FAMILY AND FRIENDS CAN HELP
Bring Your Loose Change to the FUMC Fun Fest!! Saturday, September 9th from 11 am to 2 pm.
Enjoy FREE Ice Cream! We will collect loose change and any offering you care to make.
MUSIC FOR CHILDREN Cherub Choir: David & Judy Porter, CoDirectors
Boys and Girls Age 4** through grade 1 NEW TIME Wednesdays 6:30pm - 7:00pm Room 106 BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
** Following the guidelines for Virginia public schools, a child must have reached his/her fourth birthday by Oct. 1.
The Joyful Ringers -- Louise Wilson, Director Beginner/Intermediate Level Handbells Grades 2 through Adult (Intergenerational) Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:00pm Rm 112 BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
Chapel Choir -- Louise Wilson, Director Boys and Girls in grades 2 - 5 Wednesdays 7:15pm – 8:00pm Rm 106 BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
FAIRLINGTON’S MINISTRY THROUGH MUSIC
2017 2018
MUSIC FOR YOUTH
Youth Vocal Ensemble –- Louise Wilson, Dir. 6th-12th grade youth receive regular vocal coaching and learn a variety of music Sings for Worship Services & Seasonal Events Sundays 5:30pm - 6:00pm Room 108 BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Chancel Choir -- Louise Wilson, Director Adults and Youth; Sings for 11:00am Worship Thursdays 7:45pm - 9:30pm Room 108 BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Seraphim Choir –- Louise Wilson, Director
Adults and Youth; Sings for Festival Services & Concerts Thursdays 8:30pm - 9:30pm Room 108 BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Five by Five –- Louise Wilson, Director Small Handbell Ensemble (Five Ringers) Audition for membership & alternate placement Sundays 12:15pm - 1:00pm Room 112 BEGINS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
MUSIC FOR ADULTS
Chancel Choir -- Louise Wilson, Director Adults and Youth Sings during 11:00am Worship Service (Childcare provided) Thursdays 7:45pm - 9:30pm Room 108 BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Seraphim Choir -- Louise Wilson, Director Adults and Youth Sings for Festival Services and Concerts (Childcare provided) Thursdays 8:30pm - 9:30pm Room 108 BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
Jubilate Handbell Choir -- Louise Wilson, Dir. Advanced Level Handbells for Adults Rings at the 9:30am and 11:00am Worship Service once a month (Childcare provided) Thursdays 6:15pm - 7:30pm Room 112 BEGINS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
For More Information Please Contact Dr. Louise Wilson, Director of Music (703) 671-4057 Music Office [email protected]
SteepleTalk is a publication of
Fairlington United Methodist Church
3900 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22302
Lead Pastor Pastor Mary Beth Blinn
Associate Pastor Pastor Devon Earle
Director of Music Dr. Louise Wilson
Minister of Congregational Family Life
Rev. Christian White [email protected]
Coordinator for Youth Programs Jessai Canaday
Office Manager Michelle Tello
Administrative Assistant Eileen Joyner
Preschool Director Carol Keller
Custodians Miguel & Rufina Muñoz
Office: 703.671.8557 Fax: 703.820.7399
Music Office: 703.671.4057 Preschool: 703.671.3939
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Library Notes The little ones of the library thank Clint Stretch for fixing our rocking chair! Now moms and dads can rock their kids while they read to them. What Do You Do with a Problem? by Kobi Yamada. The same author and illustrator of What Do You Do with An Idea, also in our library, comes What Do You Do With a Problem? This newest book is the story of a persistent problem and the child who isn’t sure what to make of it. The longer the problem is avoided, the bigger it seems to get. But when the child finally musters up the courage to face it, the problem turns out to be something quite different and more wonderful than it appeared. What would YOU do with a problem? The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. On the 25th anniversary of Marcus Pfister’s The Rainbow Fish it’s a great time to revisit The Rainbow Fish, and for young readers to become acquainted with it. The illustrations are instantly appealing to both children and adults. But it is the message at the heart of this story about a beautiful fish who learns to make friends by sharing his most prized possessions, that gives the book its lasting value. Then Sings My Soul by Robert J. Morgan. Robert J. Morgan’s inimitable style will help people reacquaint themselves with the hymns of the faithful. His goal is to keep these traditional hymns vital and meaningful to all generations. The devotional-style stories show the emotion and drama behind the hymns that have changed many lives throughout history and the people whose faith led them to write these wonderful hymns. Eric Carle’s The Tiny Seed conveys the miracle of a seed. A flower pod bursts open and dispatches its seeds to the wind. The airborne seeds become subject to the effects of nature. Some seeds survive and also grow, recreating the life cycle. Through this story Eric Carle explains the life of a flower while conveying the drama, life-lessons and a lovely spirituality.
Women’s Fall Book Discussion Group Hosted by the Fairlington United Methodist Women
All women are invited to join us in October as we discuss Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, the 2017
Pulitzer Prize Winner in General Nonfiction
From Goodreads Synopsis: Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the $20 a month she has left after paying for their rundown apartment. Scott is a gentle nurse consumed by a heroin addiction. Lamar, a man with no legs and a neighborhood full of boys to look after, tries to work his way out of debt. Vanetta participates in a botched stickup after her hours are cut. All are spending almost everything they have on rent, and all have fallen behind. The fates of these families are in the hands of two landlords.
Meeting date October 22. Contact Carol Weldon for more information ([email protected]).
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October 2017September 2017
Aug 27 28 29 30 31 Sep 1 28:00am Alive! Furniture
Delivery (Basement)10:45am FUMW Excursion
(meet in parking lot)
3 4 5 6 7 8 910:00am Worship
(Sanctuary)11:00am Ice Cream &
Lemonade (Breezeway)
Labor Day (Office Closed)1:30pm Youth Outing to
African American History Museum (Washington DC)
5:30pm AA (111)7:30pm Staff Parish
Relations Committee (109)
7:30pm OA (110) 6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
7:00am BBQ/Yard Sale Set-up (Parking Lot/K)
8:00am FUMM Chicken BBQ (FH/K/Parking Lot)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
10:00am Sunday School Teacher Training (Room 306)
10 11 12 13 14 15 16Acolyte
Commission/Recognition9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship
(Sanctuary)5:30pm Youth & Parent
Dinner/Program (303 and 6:30pm Companions in
Christ (rm 114)7:00pm Making Sense of the
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK (2 troops) (109, 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)7:00pm Worship Team (114)
5:30pm AA (111) 6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room 112)
7:00pm Postpartum Support (109)
7:00pm Kneedful Knitters (Parlor)
7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room106)
7:30pm OA (110)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
5:00pm 5:30pmUMW Young Women's Retreat (Harrisonburg6:30pm Cadet Scouts (FH) 8:00am Alive! Furniture
Delivery (Basement)
17 18 19 20 21 22 239:30am Spirituality Group
(FH)9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)9:45am Mindfulness and
Meditation (FH)10:30am Coffee & 11:00am Worship 12:15pm Newcomer 12:15pm Five by Five (Room5:30pm Youth Dinner & 5:30pm Youth Vocal 7:00pm Making Sense of the
6:00pm Brownies - Allison McKowen (FH)
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK (2 troops) (109, 110)
7:00pm Building Committee (113)
7:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)
5:30pm AA (111)7:30pm Finance Committee
(113)
6:30pm Education Committee (305)
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room 112)
7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room106)
7:30pm OA (110)7:45pm Band of Mothers
(parlor)
11:00am ATP Trip (Details TBD)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
9:00am FUMW craft for Rising HOpe (FH)
2:00pm Fairlington Flick: Loving (110)
24 25 26 27 28 29 309:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship
(Sanctuary)12:15pm Spirituality in
Nature (Playground)12:15pm Five by Five (Room5:30pm Youth Vocal 6:00pm Youth Dinner & 6:30pm Companions in 7:00pm Making Sense of the
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK (2 troops) (109, 110)
7:00pm Renovaré (Parlor)
5:30pm AA (111)7:30pm Church Council (FH)
10:30am Bible Study (109)6:00pm Family Dinner Night
(FH)6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room
106)6:30pm Joyful Ringers
(Room 112)7:00pm Postpartum Support
(109)7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room
106)7:30pm OA (110)
6:30pm Jubilate Handbell Choir (Room 112)
7:00pm OA (110)7:45pm Chancel Choir (108)8:30pm Seraphim Choir
(Room 108)
6:30pm Cadet Girl Scouts (fh)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
9:00am FUMW - Crafts for Cora Kelly Kids (Cora Kelly Rec. Center)
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FUMW Nuts, Chocolates and Fruit Order today for all your holiday baking, entertaining and gift-giving needs. Did you know that ALL profits support local and international mission projects? Pre-Orders are encouraged to assure your selection. GIVE THIS PRE-ORDER FORM TO A UMW Rep BETWEEN SERVICES IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL EACH SUNDAY FROM SEPT. 10 THROUGH OCTOBER 8, OR EMAIL YOUR ORDER TO Sandy Millard at [email protected]. You can also order online at www.fairlingtonumc.org, look under Events or on the FUMW page.
Pre-Order Deadline is October 8 Name____________________________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________ Email ______________________________________ # Ordered Price Total $ Pecan Halves (1 lb bag) _________ x $10.50 = $___________
Pecan Pieces (1 lb) _________ x $10.00 = $___________
Light Walnut Halves & Pieces (1 lb) _________ x $ 9.00 = $___________
Deluxe Mixed Nuts (1 lb) _________ x $10.00 = $___________
Giant Whole Cashews (1 lb) _________ x $10.50 = $___________
Natural Pistachios (1 lb) _________ x $ 9.00 = $___________
Turkish Apricot Halves (1 lb) _________ x $ 6.00 = $___________
Honey Roasted Peanuts (1 lb) _________ x $ 5.00 = $___________
Almond Cranberry Granola Mix (1 lb) _________ x $ 6.00 = $___________
Sweet & Salty Trail Mix (1 lb) _________ x $ 6.00 = $___________
Milk Chocolate Covered Pecans (1 lb) _________ x $ 9.00 = $___________
Dark Chocolate Almonds (1 lb) _________ x $ 7.50 = $___________
Milk Chocolate Pecan Clusters (9 oz. box) _________ x $ 7.50 = $___________
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels (8 oz.) _________ x $ 7.50 = $___________
Dark Chocolate Mint Patties (8 oz.) _________ x $ 7.50 = $___________
TOTAL ORDER $___________
Your order is expected to be available for pickup on November 12 in the Fellowship Hall. You will be notified by phone/email when it arrives. Your check payable to FUMW is appreciated with your pre-
order. Payments can also be made when you pick up your order, in the form of cash, check or credit. A limited supply of items may be available for cash and carry starting Nov. 12, selections limited.
Fairlington United Methodist Women, 3900 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302 Questions? Phone-in Orders? Contact Sandy Millard at 703.868.2463.
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