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, October 26
9:30 a.m. | Women’s G2G Bible Study with Children’s Program, Rooms 112, 130
1:00 p.m. | 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, Offsite
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
6:00 p.m. | Fourth Strings Rehearsal, Room 142
6:30 p.m. | Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Room 144
7:00 p.m. | Youth Bible Studies, Rooms 007, 102, 111
7:00 p.m. | English Classes, Various Rooms
7:00 p.m. | Youth Parent Fellowship, Room 200
7:00 p.m. | New Members Reception, Upper Room
7:45 p.m. | Middle and High School Band Rehearsals, Rooms 007 and 102
Thursday, October 27
10:30 a.m. | Women’s Thursday Bible Study, Room 231
6:30 p.m. | Young Adult Monthly Dinner, Offsite
7:00 p.m. | DivorceCare Support Group, Room 231
7:45 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Upper Room
8:00 p.m. | Women’s G2G Bible Study, Online
Friday, October 28
6:30 p.m. | Middle School Friday Night Club, Room 102
Saturday, October 29
1:30 p.m. | High School Fall Hike, Offsite
Sunday, October 30
8:00 & 11:00 a.m. | Sunday Morning Services, Upper Room
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, Room 233
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School Hour, Various Rooms
4:00 p.m. | Ring Forth! Handbell Rehearsal, Room 146
5:00 p.m. | Bells of the Trinity Handbell Rehearsal, Room 146
6:00 p.m. | Evening Service, Upper Room
7:30 p.m. | High School Sunday Night Live, Room 007
Monday, October 31
7:00 p.m. | GriefShare Support Group, Online
7:30 p.m. | Women’s G2G Bible Study, Offsite
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, Music, Special Blessings, Women’s Ministry, Young Adults, and Youth Ministry.
MINISTRY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Adult Education
Fall Adult Sunday School | Through December 11, 9:30 a.m. hour
Fall Adult Sunday School classes are underway. See the Adult Discipleship webpage for information on class offerings.
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.
Contacts: Jean Bronson, jbronson@4thpres.org, and Marce Bettridge, mbettridge@4thpres.org
Congregational Care
DivorceCare | Thursdays, through December 8, 7:00 p.m., Room 231
This Bible-centered support group offers a nonjudgmental place of hope and healing from the pain of separation or divorce. To register and learn more, see the DivorceCare webpage at divorcecare.org. Email divorcecare@4thpres.org with questions.
GriefShare | Mondays, through December 12, 7:00 p.m., Online
Weekly support sessions for those grieving the loss of a loved one. To learn more and to register, see the GriefShare webpage at griefshare.org. Email griefshare@4thpres.org for more information.
For more information, visit the Congregational Care webpage.
Contact: Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org
Deacon Ministry
Thanksgiving Bags
Share the love of Christ by suggesting those who may need help this holiday. Complete a nomination form online by November 2. Bag pickup will be Sunday, November 13, or Tuesday, November 15. For more information, see the Deacon webpage.
“40 Days for Life” Prayer Vigil
Pray with others from Fourth on a public sidewalk near an abortion facility in Bethesda (10401 Old Georgetown Rd./Wildwood Medical Center). Come for one or more hours this afternoon, October 26, 1:00-5:00 p.m., as we pray for the most vulnerable among us and for all who are affected by abortion. Email 40days@4thpres.org with questions.
Men’s Ministry
Men’s Conference & Brunch | Saturday, November 12, 8:30–11:30 a.m., Upper Room, $15
“The Wisdom of the Ages for Living in a Warped Age—Studies in Proverbs 8-9” taught by Dr. Todd M. Smedley. Registration is open; deadline to register is Sunday, November 6. For more information, email mof@4thpres.org.
Online Proverbs Study | Mondays, 8:00 p.m., led by Steve Liston and Richard Morris, via Zoom
Men of all ages are welcome. Learn more.
For more information and to learn of upcoming events, visit the Men’s Ministry webpage.
Missions
English Class Conversation Partners
Please consider serving as a conversation partner for one of our advanced English students. No experience is necessary and you can choose when and where to meet. This is a great opportunity to make a new friend and learn about a different culture. For more information, please contact Maria Korossy, mkorossy@4thpres.org.
Contact: Janie Randall, jrandall@4thpres.org
Music Ministry
Fourth Orchestra
Join the Fourth Orchestra to participate in the Advent Carol Sing, November 27, 6:00 p.m. Adult and high school students with several years experience playing any orchestral instrument are welcome. Rehearsals will be November 9, 16, and 21 at 7:30 p.m. For more information, contact Erin Jones.
High School Choir
Singers of all skill levels, grades 9-12, are invited to sing under the direction of Wyeth Duncan. Rehearsals are Wednesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m., Room 131; we will sing periodically in the Sunday morning service. Registration is open.
Contact: Erin Jones, ejones@4thpres.org
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Monthly Dinner | October 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Offsite
Come for a delicious meal, intentional conversation, and a time when the entire young adult community (20s, 30s, married, single) can gather and meet new people. A great place for those who can’t make Sunday morning class to reconnect or stay connected with each other and with those frequently involved. For more information, email Dave Frerichs.
For information, visit our Young Adult webpage.
Contact: David Frerichs, dfrerichs@4thpres.org
Youth Ministry
High School Hike | Saturday, October 29, 1:30-6:30 p.m.
We will meet at the church and then take passenger vans to the mountains of Frederick County, MD. Bring money for dinner afterward. We will return to the church by 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Studies | Wednesdays, through December 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Rooms 102, 007
Middle and high school students, come hear God’s word and reflect on Jesus’ teaching as we read through the Book of Matthew. Bring a Bible and notebook.
Parent Fellowship | Wednesdays, through December 14, 7:00-8:00 p.m., Room 200
Spend time with parents of other middle and high school students during the youth Bible Study. We will discuss the Book of Matthew also, providing a great opportunity for families to discuss together.
For information, visit our Youth Ministry webpage.
Contact: Noel Bradley, nbradley@4thpres.org