Fourth Church Updates

Here are a calendar of events for the coming week plus the latest announcements from the ministries of Fourth. Also, don’t miss today’s update highlighting the 2021 Missions Conference and the Week of 24/7 Prayer that follows. See the footer of this page to subscribe to weekly updates from Fourth Church.

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WEEK-AT-A GLANCE

Wednesday, April 28
6:00 a.m. | Reservations open for Sunday services
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
7:00 p.m. | English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages, Online

Thursday, April 29
1:00 p.m. | Grief Share, Online
6:45 p.m. | Spanish Bible Study, Online

Friday, April 30
Missions Conference begins. Sign up to attend online and in-person events.
7:00 p.m. | Missions Conference Panel Discussion and Prayer, Online

Saturday, May 1
6:30 a.m. | 8th Grade Hike, Offsite
11:00 a.m. | Romanian Christian Enterprises Virtual Fun Run, Online

Sunday, May 2
8:00, 9:30, & 11:00 a.m. | Sunday Morning Services, Sanctuary, Upper Room, & Lower Lot
5:00 p.m. | SERVE Day for Clark Inn, Offsite
6:00 p.m. | Sunday Evening Service, Sanctuary

Tuesday, May 4
10:30 a.m. | Preschool Story Time, Outdoor Tent
7:00 p.m. | Missions Fair, Online

Ongoing activities: Adult Sunday School, College Students and Young Adults, Children’s Sunday School, Youth Sunday School, Special Blessings Sunday School, Women’s Bible Studies, and Community Groups.

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MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Adult Education

Pastor’s Class, Nehemiah and Esther or 1 & 2 Peter and Jude | Through May 9.

New Testament Overview | Sundays, 4:00 p.m., through May 9. 

Summer Class, Song of Songs | June 6—July 18, online.

See the Adult Sunday School webpage for more information. 

Teaching on Tuesdays | Through June 8, 7:00-7:45 p.m., “Great Questions Christians Ask.” Sessions examine the pages of Holy Scripture to address some of the great questions believers have concerning the Christian faith. Learn more. Look for the link to the Zoom gathering in the Teaching on Tuesdays reminder email sent each Tuesday. There will be no class next week on May 4. Register for Missions Week activities instead. We resume May 11 and continue through June 8. Please note this series is not being recorded, and no registration is required.

Contact: Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org

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Alpha Ministry

Do you have a friend you could bring to the next Alpha course? Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith organized and run by a small team of Fourth members. Two classes begin in May: Wednesdays, May 5–June 23, 7:00 p.m., at a home near the Medical Center Metro station, and Thursdays, May 6–June 24, 6:00 p.m., at a home near Fourth Church. Classes will be held outdoors observing COVID-19 safety protocols. Learn more.

Contact: alpha@4thpres.org

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Children’s Ministry

Children’s Sunday School | Online lessons are available and sent via email weekly. 

Children’s Church | Sundays, during the 9:30 a.m. service. Children age 2.5 through 3rd grade will be dismissed before the sermon and will be accompanied by their teachers to their classrooms and then escorted back to their parents during the closing hymn. Children must be checked in at the Welcome Table before worship to receive a temperature check and a name tag. All children must wear masks in the classroom.

Preschool Story Time | Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Join us at the Tent by the Upper Parking Lot for a Bible story, craft, and games. Facial coverings/masks are required.

4th/5th Grade Bible Study | Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.  Girls will meet at the Malkus’ house, and boys will meet in the Upper Lot.  Pick up is at the church. Facial coverings/masks are required.

Contact: Paige Malkus, pmalkus@4thpres.org

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Congregational Care

Grief Share | Thursdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m., online, through May 20. A small support group for anyone who has lost a loved one, at any stage in the grieving process, that explores relevant topics using a Christian curriculum. Participation is welcome any time. Register in advance at griefshare.org.

Contact: Charlotte FitzGerald, cfitzgerald@4thpres.org

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Giving Envelopes

Did you know? 

• Online giving on Fourth’s website is easy and secure. Go to 4thpres.org/giving.
• If you give by check, your check has everything we need to record your gift for tax purposes.
• An envelope with your name and address is needed for tax credit only when you are giving cash.
• Giving envelopes are mailed every three months to those who request them. We are happy to send them if you want them.

If you no longer need or want giving envelopes, please email to be removed from the envelope mailing list.

Contact: Ruth Williams, rwilliams@4thpres.org

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Missions & Outreach 

2021 Missions Conference | Friday, April 30–Wednesday, May 5. Registration is now available. View the Missions Conference Event Schedule.

24/7 Prayer |  May 9–May 16 Sign up for 30- or 60-minute time slots and join others for a week of continuous intercession. Coordinate with your family and friends to pray together at a specified time in your home, over the phone, in a Zoom meeting, or in person during limited hours. Register at //tinyurl.com/4thpres24-7/ 

Contact: missions@4thpres.org

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SERVE Opportunities

Drive-Through Collection & Food Drive | Saturday, May 8, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Please note the date change. Contribute gently used large suitcases (needed for teen moms to attend the YoungLives summer camp), food, diapers, clothing (socks, underwear, shoes, and boots), and household items. Donated items go to Fourth’s ministry partners and neighbors in the DMV. Check out the updated donation lists.

Contact for Clothing and Household items: Pamela Roylance, proylance@4thpres.org
Contact for Food items: SERVE@4thpres.org

Drivers Needed | Help is needed to deliver food to individual’s homes after our monthly food drives.  

YoungLives Meal Opportunity | Tuesday, May 18, 5:00 p.m. Provide dinner, bottled drinks, and dessert for 20 teens and leaders for a 6:00 p.m. meeting. Food can be dropped off at a home in Bethesda by 5:00 p.m.

Contact: SERVE@4thpres.org