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December 2 from 10:00am-12:30pm Advent Program for Families A time of worship, Advent wreath craft, music, and a family friendly lunch. Details on page 4
Monday Evenings November 27, December 4 and 11 at 7:30pm Advent Bible Study How Matthew, Luke and John each approach the birth of Jesus. Details page 2
Sunday, December 3 First Sunday of Advent - Kingdom Market Begins Worship at 9:30 and 11am It Begins in the Wilderness Preacher: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn, Service of Holy Communion
4:00pm 16th Annual Messiah Sing-Along Details on page 3
Saturday, December 9, 5:00pm Christmas Party for All God’s Children Details on page 3
Sunday, December 10 Second Sunday of Advent 9:30am: A Service of Healing and Hope Details on page 2 11:00am: Worship along with our intergenerational cast as they enact the Christmas Story.
Sunday, December 17 Third Sunday of Advent Worship at 9:30 and 11am A Service of Lessons and Carols Blending Advent and Christmas, we’ll be led in song by our Combined Choir, our Fairlington Orchestra and Jubilate Handbell choir combined with prayers and scripture.
9:00am Christmas Brunch for everyone in the Fellowship Hall. Details p. 2
10:00am Combined Service: Traditional Love Feast. Details p. 2
5:00pm Family Bell Service. Designed especially for children but open to all ages, this service includes singing carols, telling the story of Jesus’ birth and ringing bells. Bring a jingle bell to ring!
10:30pm Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service It’s Worth Pondering Preacher: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn, Music includes the King Street Brass Quintet, and Combined Choirs.
Worship at 9:30 and 11am Preacher: Rev. Devon Earle
9:30am Family Potluck Breakfast In lieu of our 9:30 Sunday School classes we will celebrate with a potluck breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Details p. 4
Pastor’s Corner
Fairlington follows some rich traditions during Advent and Christmas including the Christmas Tree Sales, Advent Program for Families, Messiah Sing-Along, Party for All God’s Children and Christmas Eve Services. This year we will have one tradition with a new twist: the Christmas Pageant is scheduled for Sunday morning, Dec. 17 at 11 am. We also have some brand new things happening: a Service of Hope and Healing also on Dec. 17 but at 9:30 am, a Christmas Eve Morning Brunch and a Love Feast! The point is that Fairlington is making room for everyone this Advent and Christmas. There will be meaningful worship, Bible Study, outreach and fellowship. This is a time of year when our neighbors want to connect with tradition, but are looking for new ways to navigate a season filled with a variety of emotions. The best way to share these opportunities is a personal invitation. Identify one individual or family who you will invite to something highlighted in this newsletter. It may make all the difference to them. Peace, Pastor Mary Beth
Thanks for Your Participation in
Our NLI Weekend.
SteepleTalk is published too early to include the results of our November 28 Church Conference decision, but we will be getting the word out in other ways. A huge thank you to our church NLI team for all their hard work: Greg Poling, Tom Przystawik, Devon Earle and Anne Wilson.
State of the Church Report One of the highlights of our 2017 Annual Charge Conference was the State of the Church Report presented by Church Council Chairperson Anne Wilson. You may find it on our website or by contacting the church office. Thank you, Anne!
Service of Hope and Healing Comfort, O comfort my people, says your God. ~ISAIAH 40:1-11
The Christmas season is filled with joy and anticipation, yet this sometimes does not resonate in our own experiences. If you are looking for comfort, wholeness, and renewal this Advent season, join us for a Service of Hope and Healing at 9:30am on December 10th. This contemplative service of prayer and music will offer a time to light candles, a sign of hope and light in the darkness, as well as to be anointed with oil, a sign of healing. Questions? Contact Pastor Devon, [email protected].
On Christmas Eve Morning Come celebrate Christ’s love on Sunday, Christmas Eve morning. We will gather at 9am in the Fellowship Hall for a Christmas Eve brunch. Then at 10am we will share in a Love Feast in the sanctuary. The Love Feast, or Agape Meal, recalls the meals Jesus shared with his disciples during his ministry and invites us to share in community and fellowship. We will share sweet buns and tea, a reminder of the sweetness of God’s love. We will pray, sing carols, and hear testimonies from people in our congregation. Come participate in this traditional Christmas Eve celebration. If you would like to make an egg casserole for the brunch or have questions, see Pastor Devon, [email protected].
Advent Bible Study The beautiful Christmas story that we know best includes a little baby, shepherds, Mary and Joseph and magi. Did you know that this story is a compilation of stories from three different gospels? In our Advent Bible Study, we will explore how Matthew, Luke and John each approach the birth of Jesus uniquely, and how Mark says nothing at all. Join us on Mondays at 7:30 on November 27, December 4 and December 11 at the home of Marian Houser, 4517 LaSalle St., Alexandria 22304 Sign up with [email protected].
H o l i d a y W e l c o m i n g N u r t u r i n g S e r v i n g
The Society of St. Andrew reminds us to commit now to reading scripture, reflecting on a brief meditation, and praying for our hungry neighbors a few minutes each day in preparation for the Savior who is to come. You can pick up your copy of Lifting Up the Lowly, the Society of St. Andrew’s 2017 devotional booklet, in the Narthex, download it to your favorite e-reader or have the daily devotion emailed to you. http://endhunger.org/advent/ . You also might consider sending the Society of Saint Andrew’s alternative Christmas cards (pictured right, $15 each) to family and friends and provide 500 servings of fresh, nutritious food to our hungry neighbors. Details: http://endhunger.org/acc/.
16th Annual Messiah Sing-Along: Sunday, December 3 at 4:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Celebrate the 2017 season by singing along or listening to Handel’s Messiah (Part I -Christmas portion plus the Hallelujah Chorus). Guest soloists include: Katie Procell, soprano; Mary Burke, alto; Zhe (Jon) Zhang, tenor; and Christopher Edwards, bass. All singers should join us at 3:30pm for seating by section: soprano, alto, tenor and bass. The chorus, led by Fairlington’s Chancel and Seraphim Choirs, will be accompanied by the Amadeus Orchestra with Dr. Louise Wilson, conductor. Also featured is Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Cello, RV413 with cellist Devree Lewis. Admission is Free. Bring your own music score or purchase a copy of the G. Schirmer edition at the door for $9. Reception in the Fellowship Hall.
Christmas Party for all God’s Children
Saturday, December 9 at 5pm You can help make it a success! We are collecting toys for our annual
Christmas party to benefit 175+ children from local homeless shelters and organizations. In lieu of toys, you can write a check to “FUMC” and put “Homeless Christmas Party” in the memo line. BUT if you love to buy toys, we need toys for ages 0-15. Please do not wrap your gifts. Buy whatever you choose, but here are some gift ideas: infant toys; board games; soccer, basketball & other sports balls; dolls/barbies; pretty ponies; trucks; action figures; matchbox cars; blocks; educational toys; legos; craft or art supplies; jewelry; watches; purses/bags; and hand-held games. Please include batteries for toys that require them. Consider preparing a complete gift bag for one child (1 larger item, ~3 smaller items, ~$75 value max; indicate age and gender – let Lana know if you plan to do this). You may drop off your gifts in the box located in the narthex by Thursday evening, December 7. In addition to toys, we are collecting books, new or gently used, suitable for ages 2 through 16. Please put your book donations in the collection box in the narthex. Volunteers are also needed for: kitchen, crafts/games, drivers, behind the stage, on stage, set-up, making treats, packing gift bags. To volunteer, click here to sign up http://bit.ly/childrenFUMC or pick up a form on the Connect Boards. Info: Contact Mark Elder 703-212-8528, [email protected] or Lana Hurdle 703-243-6809, [email protected].
R e f l e c t i ng o n S t e wa rd s hi p a nd G i v i ng BY JENNIFER AYERS
Every year my husband and I host an Open House and invite people we would like to see, know better, or haven’t seen in a while. It’s a frenzy and it’s hard to talk to anyone for longer than a minute, but we love it. Some people come every year bearing gifts, some come sporadically or don’t reply at all. Others come, promising to return the favor and never do. But it’s not about that. We just liked having a party and welcome each person with joy. It takes a lot to host an Open House each year—It takes thoughtful deliberate planning as well as regular maintenance. We need a budget, a plan, savings, we make lots of to-do lists, a menu, shopping list, recipes, decorations, dedicated time to cook, clean, move furniture arrange food... and prayers for the innocent person who opens a closet during this party- that’s where we put our clutter. Our church has several teams that keep it going but it takes every bit of our congregational energy to keep Fairlington’s doors open and welcoming. We need space to gather, worship led by intelligent, caring, and innovative clergy, incredible music, Sunday school for adults and children, buses to bring people to church who are unable to drive, outreach and calls to members who need a prayer and a database to keep track of it all, servers and software, and even someone to organize our service to the community. Pledges and gifts keep us going. We believe faithful stewardship of our talents and finances is a year-round priority. Your voice matters, and, in addition to your financial pledges and offerings, we welcome your ideas, and involvement. You can reach me at [email protected] or 571-218-2436.
Kingdom Christmas Market The time is Now for the Kingdom Christmas Market! You have an opportunity to make a positive impact with your Christmas shopping while celebrating the season. This year's market will run December 3, 10 and 17 from 10:30 am - 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Proceeds will go to support local ministries such as ALIVE!, orphanages in Bolivia, and local artisans across the globe. If you are involved with a non-profit that you think would be a good fit for the market, and would like details on how to participate, please contact Dave Moore - [email protected].
Remembering Our Neighbors
Our Christian Formation Program Rev. Christian White
[email protected], 703.671.8557 ext. 106
Fairlington Youth Where You Belong!
Sat-Sun. 12/2-12/3:
Christmas Wreath Sale
Sunday, 12/3 (4:00 pm): Messiah Sing-Along (Sanctuary)
Sunday, 12/3 (5:30-8:00pm): Target Christmas Shopping
Sunday, 12/10 (6:30-8:30pm): Youth Dinner and Program Night
Saturday, 12/17 (6:00-9:00pm) Progressive Holiday Event
Jessai’s Celebrations
In November, Fairlington Youth were excited to be participating in an urban ministry called Teens Opposing Poverty. The mission of TOP is
“to empower youth to meet physical needs and offer hope, friendship, opportunity and encouragement to the poor, not just as an annual event, but as a regular part of their lives."
We thank Dr. David Porter for supporting and organizing this service event.
Special thanks to youth Maddy Yee for her leadership in energizing, guiding, and organizing the group for the project.
Happy Birthday
To Our Children!
12/8: Ben Platt 12/11: Nicholas Dutton 12/16: Lienna Reeves 12/20: Annabel McLenahan 12/23: Hakim Johnson 12/26: Addie Mae Kiss 12/27: Adonia Bay, Layne Foster 12/29: Ava Miller, Maxwell Platt
We will celebrate December birthdays on December 3 at the
9:30am worship service.
Faith Formation Opportunities Sundays, December 3rd, 10th, and 17th : Formation Groups for All Ages Each Sunday, 9:30-10:30am in various classrooms. See our website, the bulletin, or the Connect boards for more information.
Saturday, December 2, from 10:00am-12:30pm Advent Program for
Children This Advent program for children and their families will begin with a time of worship with Communion in the Chapel, then an Advent wreath craft, music, and a family friendly lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Cost: $15 per family. RSVP to Christian White by Wednesday, 11/29 to attend.
Mondays, November 27th, December 4th, and 11th Advent Bible Study
The Christmas Story in the Gospels. Study begins at 7:30pm and will be at the home of Marion Houser. Facilitator: Rev. Mary Beth Blinn. RSVP to Christian by 12/1 to attend.
Wednesday, November 29 6:00pm: Family Dinner Night!
An informal dinner offering fellowship and food. Cost is $15 per family ($10 per person). RSVP to Christian by 11/27.
Sunday, December 24 There will be no Sunday School for children, youth, or adults on December 24. You are invited to join us for worship!
Sunday, December 31: . There will be no Sunday School for children and youth.
New Year’s Family Potluck Breakfast
Sunday, December 31 at 9:30am In lieu of our 9:30 Sunday School classes we will celebrate the New
Year with a potluck breakfast in the Fellowship Hall with games and entertainment for children. Join us for a morning of fellowship- just bring your favorite breakfast item to share.
News from Our Cubs, Brownies, Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
Cub Scout Pack 350 is happy to report that it is growing and serving the community in important ways! Our pack now has over 60 scouts and a dedicated team of adult volunteers to help guide the scouts in their adventures. We also participated in the Scouting for Food initiative in Fairlington in November We are so pleased to be able to help share the welcoming and volunteering mission of FUMC with our boys and the wider community. Thank you for your continued support of Pack 350. Cadet Girl Scout Troop 2847 has been camping and working on badges for the outdoors this fall. We are planning our annual gingerbread house decorating party as well as a camping adventure for younger Girl Scouts.
2018: Improving Health Care for Women, Children &Youth The anticipation of the Christ child’s birth reminds us of the importance of maternal and child health. Cousins Mary and Elizabeth are two faithful, low-income mothers-to-be whose pregnancies would be considered high-risk in today’s society. Worldwide, maternal deaths continue to climb and women are dying from preventable causes at an alarming rate. Join us in 2018 for activities focusing on improving health care for women, children and youth in our communities.
Nur tur ing Our Homebound Members The Older Adult/Foster Grandparent Program needs your assistance to make Christmas gift bags filled with baked goods for our homebound members. In order to accomplish this we need volunteers to sign up to:
Bring in baked goods to the Social Hall on Saturday morning, December
16 at 10am
Assemble the goodie bags that same morning, from 10-11am.
Pick up goodie bags in the Fellowship Hall the next day and deliver them .
Goody bags will be available between services Sunday December 17 .
If you can volunteer for any of these tasks you’ll also be giving our homebound a little Christmas cheer. Please contact Jean Gillen, 703 644-7598 ( if no answer please leave a message)
DECEMBER
Dec 4, 10, 17 - God’s Kingdom Alternative Market; White House Ornament Distribution; Fruits, Nuts and Chocolates Distribution. Contact Sandy Millard [email protected] or Karlene Masters [email protected].
Dec. 11 - Crafts for Kids at Cora Recreational Center 9:00-12:00. Contact Kathy Richards [email protected].
JANUARY Jan. 7: 2017 Pledge to Mission Service 10:35-10:50 in Chapel. Contact Karlene Masters [email protected]
Jan. 13 – Mission Activity: Days for Girls at Our Lady Queen of Peace 1:00-4:00. Contact Karlene Masters [email protected].
Jan 27 - Crafts for Kids at Cora Kelly 9am -noon. Kathy Richards, [email protected]
Jan. 28 – FUMW Annual Business Meeting 12:15, Fellowship Hall to elect officers, disburse 2017 end-of-year funds, approve 2018 budget and plan events. See Karlene Masters [email protected].
The laughter you hear coming from the parlor may be the Knitters. You are
invited to join them.
All Supplies Provided. Free Instruction Friendly conversation
Finished scarves, hats, mittens, leg warmers, baby blankets, etc. are distributed throughout the area schools, shelters, foster care and nursing homes
We always need donations of yarn, needles, crochet hooks etc. Yarn must be Acrylic only (no wool) We have a donation box in the Narthex/foyer
Next meeting: Wednesday, December 13th
from 7pm to 9pm in the parlor
For more info, contact Barbara Keyser, [email protected]
January 13 - Bi-District Training Day Training Methodists for Courageous Leadership The Bi-District Training Day will be held on January 13 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm, at Christ UMC in Fairfax Station. The keynote speaker is Rev. Mike Slaughter, pastor of Ginghamsburg UMC. The registration fee is $30 (by 12/14/15) and includes lunch. Childcare is available. Sign up at www.novaumc.org.
Fairlington United Methodist Women are selling this year's White House collectible ornament for $21 each or $20 each for orders of 10 or more. Contact Sandy Millard [email protected] to reserve your ornaments for pick up in the Fellowship Hall by December 17.
Meet the Finance Committee! Front Row (seated), Left to Right: Roma Sexson, Cindy Davis, Randy Nuckolls (Chair). Middle Row, Left to Right: Wray Sexson, Stephen Ng (Vice-Chair), Jennifer Ayers, Richard Downs. Back Row, Left to Right: Brent Miller, Tom Przystawik, Keith Davis, Anne Wilson and Al Ross.
How Our Church Works The FUMC Finance Committee Serving God through Effective Financial Management
BY STEPHEN NG
Six times a year members of the FUMC Finance Committee meet to perform the important ministry of nurturing the financial vitality at Fairlington. Led by Finance Chair Randy Nuckolls, the committee is responsible for funding the budget and managing the financial resources of the congregation. The committee is comprised of approximately 20 members from a wide cross-section of FUMC.
Meetings begin with an opening prayer, followed by review of the minutes and Treasurer Roma Sexson’s financial report. Committee members comb over the “numbers” on balance sheets and other documents, as trends are highlighted and details discussed openly.
Al Ross provides an update on the five counting teams which he oversees. These teams are charged with the important and sensitive responsibility of counting, recording, and properly depositing all church contributions, including the Sunday offering and other gifts. Al also reports on the new Enduring Gifts Team which helps our congregation learn about legacy giving. There wil l be a special event in the winter to increase awareness about channels of planned giving and about the Enduring Gifts fund.
Next, Stewardship Chair Jennifer Ayers provides an update. FUMC’s annual fall stewardship campaign is an important event for the entire congregation – it is our opportunity to be thankful for what God has given us by pledging our financial gifts. For the Finance Committee, this report also provides a vital tool for developing next year’s budget and ensuring sufficient income to meet our church program needs. Jennifer also reports on how stewardship is becoming a year- round focus.
Following the stewardship report, the trustee rep (Cindy Davis has been serving in this role) gives an update from the Board of Trustees. (See Nov. Steeple for detail about the Trustees). As property and asset stewards, the Trustees have the important role of receiving gifts made to the congregation, signing contracts for major church projects, and wisely spending your gifts to maintain our property.
Last, but not least, Staff Parish Relations Chair Tom Przystawik provides a report on church staffing and other personnel-related matters at FUMC that impact funding and spending.
After all report updates are provided, the meeting transitions to a discussion of any old or new business. Topics can range from making final decisions or approving next year’s budget, discussion on internal controls, audit results and recommendations, or any emerging issues that have potential financial implications. The meeting is adjourned after a closing prayer where we give thanks to God for continuing to bless this church and for guidance as we perform this important ministry for FUMC.
Building Committee News BY LEA FOSTER As we bid 2017 farewell and enter 2018, we find ourselves both reflective and anticipative. The same can be said for our efforts to shape a church building that is welcoming, nurturing and serves our community. We remember and are heartened by the legacy that past FUMC congregations established. We recall – not as happily – the resources that were diverted away from missions to patch our aging infrastructure this past year.
Together, we look ahead with eager eyes to what 2018 may hold for FUMC. Our architects at LeMay Erickson Willcox will present Master Plan options to the Church Council on December 18 at 7:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. While Church Council meetings are always public meetings, the architects will present the same Master Plan options in a church-wide meeting in January 9 at 7:30pm Please circle that date in red on your new 2018 calendar. Your voice is critical at this stage in our renovation planning. We will weigh the priorities determined previously by the congregation and shared with our architects: accessibility throughout the building; open, flexible space with a welcoming "front door;" as well as plans for our HVAC system.
Please prayerfully consider serving on a building subcommittee in the New Year. If you are interested in joining a team focused on fundraising and giving, spirituality and prayer and communications, contact Daphne Miller
Friday, January 12, 2018 at
day
5. Information about the program, a tour of the school
2019 school year will be available at that time. Priority
in the
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
www.fairlingtonumc.org And www.facebook.com/FairlingtonUMC/
NEW: A January SteepleTalk We will publish a shorter version of the SteepleTalk in January. Deadline for submitting events is December 11.
Please submit photos, logos, links and single-spaced articles 200 words maxi-mum to: [email protected]. Please include email addresses of your contact people.
Library Notes Stop by the library and revisit some of your Christmas favorites. They are on the shelf outlined with ribbon in the Children’s area.
Millions of Jan Karon fans will be thrilled that it’s life as usual in the wildly popular Mitford series. To Be Where You Are is the 14th novel about the beloved town of Mitford. It all began with Father Tim Kavanagh. After twelve years of wrestling with the conflicts of retirement, Father Tim realizes he doesn’t need a steady job to prove himself. Then he’s given one. Meanwhile, newlyweds Dooley and Lace Kavanagh, along with their adopted son Jack face life’s ups and downs. In this book Jan Karon weaves together the lives of two Kavanagh families and the characters that readers around the world love. Finding Winnie by Lindsay Mattick is the true story of the beloved Winnie the Pooh. In 1914, Harry Colebourn, a veterinarian on his way to tend horses in World War I, followed his heart and rescued a baby bear. He named her Winnie and he took the bear to war. Harry Colebourn’s real-life great-granddaughter tells the true story of a remarkable friendship and an even more remarkable journey -- from the fields of Canada, to a convoy across the ocean to an army base in England. . .and finally to the London Zoo, where Winnie made another new friend: a real boy named Christopher Robin. Little Banty Chicken and the Big Dream by Lynea Gillen is more than just a bedtime story. This enchanting book tells the tale of one little chicken that, with the support of her barnyard friends and the wise moon, has the courage to make her dream come true. The message of the story is uplifting and will encourage children to realize their dreams and talk about them with those they love. Included are bonus activities to inspire children to share and work together to realize their dreams.
FUMC Inclement Weather Policy In times of severe weather we will post updates on the church office phone at: 703-671-8557, WTOP radio (103.5, 103.9, 107.7 FM), www.WTOP.com and our website: www.fairlingtonumc.org. On weekdays, the church office and the Preschool’s closures and late-openings follow the Alexandria City Public Schools decisions.
Fairlington Preschool Come See Ho w We Pl ay! Our Enrollment Open House will be held on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. Fairlington Preschool is a half-day preschool for children ages 2 – 5. Information about the program, a tour of the
school and applications for the 2018-2019 school year will be available at that time. Priority admission is given to church families. Questions? Please call Director Carol Keller: (703) 671-3939.
December 2017
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The Season of Advent is a Time of Preparation. . . During this time, we prepare for and anticipate the coming of Christ. We remember the longing for a
Messiah and our own longing for, and need of forgiveness, salvation and a new beginning. As we look back
and celebrate the birth of Jesus, we can make our own preparations to do God’s will in the world and serve
others as Christ exemplified.
Fairlington United Methodist Church’s vision statement evokes “a nurturing faith community that serves
God by serving others.” The Church, through the Missions Committee, supports numerous organizations
that help us serve others, including
ALIVE (Alexandrians Involved Ecumenically) Rebuilding Together Alexandria Just Neighbors Rising Hope Mission Church Rental Deposit Assistance Bridge to Independence
Carpenter's Shelter
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.
During Advent and Christmas, your special Advent/Christmas Offerings help us continue this service to
others in our own communities, to our Nation, and to our World. Please give and help us to serve others.
Designate “Advent Offering” on the memo line of checks or on your offering envelope. Our goal is to
raise $15,000 during the four weeks leading up to Christmas
~ Eric Larsen
Missions Committee
Fairlington United Methodist Church welcomes all to a nurturing faith community that serves God by serving others.
December B irthdays 12/1: Barbara Dean, Jakob Mensinger, Bill Smith 12/2: Daniel Guenther 12/3: Beck Moniz, Maggie Taylor 12/4: Khatereh Calleja, Wendy Dutton, Sharon James Terrence White, Lydia Helgesen 12/5: Ruth Scott 12/6: Eric Stowe, Christine Taylor 12/7: Wendy Billett 12/8: Kay Smith 12/9: Sandra Bohlken 12/10: Drew Chadwick, Janet Coco, Jane Odom 12/11: Brian Dutton, Charles Hiebert 12/12: Charles Robbins 12/13: Dale Carson, Necia Chambliss 12/15: Marlene Antonio-White, Doug Brown, Juliana Kwakye-Nuako, Meredith Lombardi 12/16: Spencer Atkin, Shannon Davis, Matthew Shaw 12/17: Clarke Ansel, Sheila Bradley, Ella Evans, Meghan Magette Pauline Jernberg 12/18: Ken Chadwick, Alana Grundy, Theodore Oliver, 12/19: Maddy Dubois, Morgan Johnson, Tori Moore 12/20: Amy Gonzalez, Samantha Williams 12/21: Conley Ku, Brenda Mason, Catrina Witherspoon 12/22: Shola Williams 12/23: Natalie D’Itri, Floret Jongwe, Erik Nordlander, 12/24: Emma Sapp, Margaret Williams, Eric Zitz 12/25: Chandler Millard, Scott Courlander, Thad Smith-McNaughton 12/26: Sarah Laryea, Holly Shaw 12/27: Brent Miller 12/28: Maddy Miller, Stephanie Miller, Travis Plank, Patricia Porcarelli, Brooke Reeves 12/29: Ava Miller, Michael Siegel 12/30: Margareth Antonio, Ray Clardy, Ethan Greenhaw, Matt Morey, Tyler Plank, Freida Spears 12/31: Kim Christensen, Joy Salandy, Leanne Smiley.
Births October14
Jensen Jaime Hope Son of Brett and David Hope
Baptisms & New Members
Sadie Radcliffe Baptized Oct. 15 Daughter of Eric and Beth Radcliffe
Eric Radcliffe, New Member Oct. 15
November 12 (not pictured) River Logan Crowley
Son of Becky and Geoff Crowley
Deaths October 19
Elizabeth Richie
Our Church Family
Special Invitation to the Young Adults in Our Church Family
Thank you to all the young adults who took the time to share your dreams for the future of Young Adult Ministry at Fairlington through the Young Adult Survey. Everyone was interested in a monthly after church lunch at a restaurant or someone's house, so we are gathering for brunch after the 11am worship service on December 17
th at
Jackie and Richard Wozniak’s home (326 Helmuth Lane, Alexandria, VA). If you are in your 20s and 30s join us for food and gingerbread house making and decorating. Children are welcome! If you have any questions or would like to carpool from the church, contact Pastor Devon, [email protected].
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January 2018December 2017
Nov 26 27 28 29 30 Dec 1 26:30pm Cadet Girl Scouts
(FH)8:00am Alive! Furniture
Delivery (Basement)5:00pm Men's Camarata
(Sanctuary and FellowshipHall)
3 4 5 6 7 8 99:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)4:00pm HANDEL'S
MESSIAH (SANCTUARY 6:30pm Companions in Christ
(rm 114)
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK ( 110)7:00pm Renovaré (114)7:00pm Trustees (Heritage
Room 113)7:30pm Advent Bible Study
(109)
5:30pm AA (111)6:00pm Boy Scout Troop 350
(FH)6:30pm Anger Management
(114)7:30pm Staff Parish Relations
Committee (109)
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room 106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room112)
7:15pm Chapel Choir (Room 106)
7:30pm OA (110)
5:00pm Christmas Party Prep(FH/114/113)
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 Pageant Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
4:00pm Christmas Party for Homeless (FH/109/110/11/113)
10 11 12 13 14 15 169:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)
6:00pm Band of Mothers (Parlor)
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK ( 110)7:00pm Renovaré (114)7:30pm Advent Bible Study
(109)
5:30pm AA (111)6:30pm Anger Management
(114)6:30pm Cadet Scout Training
(FH)
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room 106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room112)
7:00pm Postpartum Support (109)
7:00pm Kneedful Knitters (Parlor)
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)
7:00pm Cadet Girl Scouts (FH)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
6:00pm Youth Progressive Holiday Dinner
17 18 19 20 21 22 239:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)5:30pm Youth Vocal
Ensemble YVE (Room 6:30pm Companions in Christ
(rm 114)
6:45pm Girl Scouts LK ( 110)7:00pm Renovaré (114)7:30pm Building Committee
(113)7:30pm Church Council
Meeting (FH)7:45pm Band of Mothers
(parlor)
5:30pm AA (111)6:00pm Youth Wreath Sales
(Parking Lot)6:00pm Boy Scout Troop 350
(FH)6:30pm Anger Management
(114)
11:00am ATP Trip to Fredericksburg ( (approx departure time))
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room 106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room112)
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)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
24 25 26 27 28 29 30Christmas Eve9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)5:00pm Christmas Eve 5:30pm Youth Vocal 10:30pm Christmas Eve
Christmas - CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
Day After Christmas Holiday CHURCH OFFICES CLOSED
6:30pm Anger Management (114)
6:30pm Cherub Choir (Room 106)
6:30pm Joyful Ringers (Room112)
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)
8:00am Alive! Furniture Delivery (Basement)
9:00am FUMW - Crafts for Cora Kelly Kids (Cora Kelly Rec. Center)
31 Jan 1, 18 2 3 4 5 6New Year's Eve9:30am Sunday School9:30am Worship (Sanctuary)10:30am Coffee &
Conversation (FH)11:00am Worship (Sanctuary)12:15pm Five by Five (Room
112)5:30pm Youth Vocal
Ensemble YVE (Room 6:30pm Companions in Christ
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