Week-at-a-Glance & Announcements
In this post you’ll find the calendar of events for the coming week plus the latest announcements from the ministries of Fourth. Also, don’t miss today’s Midweek Update email. See the footer of this page to subscribe to weekly updates from Fourth Church.
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE
Wednesday, August 24
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
7:00 p.m. | English Class Teacher Training, Room 130
Thursday, August 25
7:00 p.m. | Praise Night, Room 007
Sunday, August 28
8:00 & 11:00 a.m. | Sunday Morning Services, Upper Room
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, Room 233
9:00 a.m. | Visitor’s Meet and Greet, The Commons
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School Hour, Various Rooms
12:00 p.m. | Visitor’s Meet and Greet, The Commons
6:00 p.m. | Evening Service, Upper Room
Monday, August 29
8:00 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online
Ongoing activities: Adult Discipleship, Children’s Sunday School, College Students, Community Groups, Men’s Ministry, Mission DMV, Missions Ministry, Music Ministry, Special Blessings, Women’s Ministry, Young Adults, and Youth Ministry.
MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adult Education
End-of-Summer Sunday School Class | Sundays, August 28 & September 4, 9:30 a.m. hour, Upper Room
Join a special two-week Sunday school class taught by Dr. Robert Norris. “Sermons from Heaven and Hell” will look at the marks of good and bad preaching.
Fall Adult Sunday School | September 11–December 11, 9:30 a.m.
The full schedule of classes resumes September 11. For class descriptions, visit the Adult Discipleship webpage. No registration is required.
Contact: Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org
Children’s Ministry
Parents, visit the Children’s Ministry webpage for full information on all our offerings for children on Sunday mornings.
Sunday School Hour Resumes
Sunday School and Nursery resume during the 9:30 a.m. hour this Sunday, August 28. Pastors and staff will visit classes the next two weeks. Children should return to the classes they’ve attended this summer. On September 11, children will be “rising” to their new classes. Parents will receive more information.
Cherub and Children’s Church
On September 11, as children “rise” to their next grade, please note that Cherub Church is for 3 years-PreK and Children’s Church is for K-3rd grade. If you have questions about a child attending Cherub Church for the first time or a child “rising” to 4th grade and no longer attending Children’s Church, please contact us.
Contacts: Jean Bronson, jbronson@4thpres.org, and Marce Bettridge, mbettridge@4thpres.org
Congregational Care
DivorceCare | Thursdays, September 15–December 15, 7:00 p.m.
This Bible-centered support group offers a non-judgmental place of hope and healing from the pain of separation or divorce. To learn more and to register, see the DivorceCare webpage at divorcecare.org. Email divorcecare@4thpres.org with questions.
Contact: Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org
Lost & Found
Over the summer, many items have been left at the church and can be found at three locations: on the coat racks in the Upper Room hallway near the kitchen, inside the Youth Entrance, and in the Front Office. Please reclaim your items.
Men’s Ministry
Online Proverbs Study | Mondays, 8:00 p.m., via Zoom
Men of all ages are welcome. Email menproverbs@4thpres.org for the Zoom link.
For more information, visit the Men’s Ministry webpage.
Missions
English Class Volunteers | Please consider volunteering to be a conversation partner for English classes at Fourth. No experience is necessary, just the willingness and patience to make a new friend with one of our English students. The commitment is a semester at a time (fall, spring, or both) for 30 minutes per week, either online or in person. If you are interested or have more questions, please email mkorossy@4thpres.org.
Kairos Course | Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m., August 30-October 25, via Zoom
Kairos is a nine-week online course that helps transform one’s worldview so the believer understands God’s purpose for every cultural group in the world, including those with few or no churches. This course clearly demonstrates God’s love for the peoples of the world and our call to be a blessing to them. Please register online via: www.epcwo.org/kairos/
Contact: Janie Randell, missions@4thpres.org
Music Ministry
Fall Music Programs | Beginning in September
Registration is now open for fall programs including Sanctuary Choir, children and youth choirs, and children’s instrumental groups. For a list of offerings and to register visit the music webpage.
Contact: Erin Jones, ejones@4thpres.org
Women’s Ministry
Generation-to-Generation (G2G) Bible Study | Beginning the week of September 7
Registration for G2G Bible study is open; groups will be organized soon. Please note if you plan to attend G2G on Wednesday mornings this fall with an infant-preschooler, register as soon as possible to ensure there are enough childcare workers.
Circles | Monthly gatherings begin in September. Please visit 4thpres.org/women for meeting times, locations, and the books we’ll be studying over the year.
Contact: Jean Bronson, jbronson@4thpres.org
Youth Ministry
Praise Night | Thursday, August 25, 7:00-8:30 p.m., Room 007
All are invited to a night of praise, music, and Scripture reading hosted by the youth worship team. There is no cost and no RSVP is needed. We hope you will join us!
Sunday School Classes | Resume this Sunday, August 28
This Sunday and next, all 6th-12th graders are invited to meet in Room 007 for a combined class.
For information, visit our Youth Ministry webpage.
Contact: Noel Bradley, nbradley@4thpres.org