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, April 23
9:30 a.m. | G2G Bible Study End of Year Celebration With Children’s Program, Room 131
5:15 p.m. | Kingdom Choir Rehearsal
5:15 p.m. | Celebration Choir Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
6:30 p.m. | Middle and High School Bible Studies
7 p.m. | English Classes, Various Rooms
8:15 p.m. | High School Band Rehearsal
Thursday, April 24
10:30 a.m. | Proverbs 16:31 Women’s Bible Study, The Commons
6:30 p.m. | Alpha Bethesda, Offsite
6:45 p.m. | Young Adults Dinner, Offsite
7 p.m. | DivorceCare, The Commons
Friday, April 25
6:30 a.m. | Prayer for Unreached People, Online
6:30 p.m. | Middle School Friday Night Club
Saturday, April 26
10 a.m. | Memorial Service, Sanctuary
Sunday, April 27
8 & 11 a.m. | Morning Worship, Sanctuary
8 & 11 a.m. | Children’s Church
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, The Commons
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School Hour, Various Rooms
12:15 p.m. | Women’s Cancer Support Group, Room 142
12:15 p.m. | Women’s Infertility Support Group, Room 132
12:30 p.m. | Fifth Grade Parent Meeting, Room 102
5 p.m. | Bells of the Trinity Rehearsal
5:30 p.m. | Prayer for Unreached People, Room 233
6 p.m. | Evening Worship, Sanctuary
7 p.m. | High School: The Mix
Monday, April 28
4:30 p.m. | Disability Ministry Young Adult Fellowship, Online
7 p.m. | GriefShare Support Group, Online
8 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online
Tuesday, April 29
6:30 p.m. | Alpha Potomac, Offsite
Ongoing activities: Adult Discipleship, Alpha, Children’s Sunday School, College Ministry, Community Groups, Congregational Care, Disability Ministry, English Classes, Men’s Ministry, Mission DMV, Missions Ministry, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and Youth Ministry.
Adult Discipleship
Sundays, April 27-June 8, 9:30 a.m.
Congregational Care
Young at Heart “Spring into Summer Reading” Luncheon
Thursday, May 1, 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m., Upper Room, $5
Please bring a gently used book of any genre to contribute to swap or pickup a new one while enjoying great fellowship and a delicious lunch. Go to the Young at Heart webpage for more information including the menu. Registration is required and available online or in person Sunday morning, April 27, at the Information Center, which is the final day to register. Contact Noel Bradley at nbradley@4thpres.org with questions.
Prayer Request Email
This weekly email lists the names of those requesting prayer from our church, providing an opportunity to bring these needs before the Lord. If you would like to receive this email, go to the Fourth website and click subscribe on the bottom right.
Disability Ministry
Young Adult Fellowship
Mondays, April 28, May 19, June 30, July 21, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Online
This virtual fellowship provides a great opportunity for young men and women (ages 21+) to gather and build friendships through fun conversation, music, and games.
Missions Ministry
Prayer for Unreached People Groups
There are two opportunities to pray for unreached people groups. This month we are praying for Russia. Contact Janie Randell at jrandell@4thpres.org to get a copy of the specific prayer requests.
Friday, April 25, 6:30 a.m., Online (email Janie Randell for the Zoom link)
Sunday, April 27, 5:30 p.m., Room 233 (note date change for April only)
Romanian Christian Enterprise (RCE) 5K Fun Run
Saturday, May 3, 8:30 a.m., Offsite
Run, walk, roll, cheer, jog, or volunteer for those living under RCE’s care at Amy’s House. Visit www.rcenterprises.org/run-for-their-lives to learn more and sign up.
Women’s Ministry
Women’s Potluck Group
Saturday, April 26, 1 p.m., Offsite
Are you looking for community among women? We are a group of women seeking connection and growing in our relationship with the Lord. Email Suki Dicker at potluckgroup@4thpres.org for more information and the location.
Women’s Cancer Support Group
Sunday, April 27, 12:15 p.m., Room 142
Enjoy lunch with sharing, praying, and a healthy dose of encouragement as we lean on Christ during this hard patch in life’s journey. Note: This month we are meeting the fourth week of the month.
Infertility Support Group
Sunday, April 27, 12:15 p.m., Room 132
Come for lunch, discussion, and prayer. The group is currently studying Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering, by Kelly Kapic. To learn more, contact Rebecca Sparks-Korossy at ISG@4thpres.org.
Upcoming Spring and Summer Events
Go to the Women’s Ministry webpage for information about upcoming spring and summer events including a Spring Hike (June 7), Summer Book Clubs (June 3-July 30), and Summer Sixes (May-August). For more information contact Suki Dicker at sdicker@4thpres.org.
Young Adult Ministry
Monthly Dinner
Thursday, April 24, 6:45-8:45 p.m., Offsite
Delicious, intentional conversation, and a time when the entire young adult community (20s, 30s, married, single) can come together 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. Please RSVP to dfrerichs@4thpres.org.
Youth Ministry
Middle School Friday Night Club
Friday, April 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
All 6th-8th graders are invited to join us for a fun-filled evening of games and fellowship, followed by a message about God. No RSVP needed; friends always welcome!
High School: The Mix
Sunday, April 27, 7:15-9 p.m.
Hang out with us after the Evening Service and before the school week starts! We’re cooking up pancakes and mixing it up with fun and games. Allergen-free options available.
Senior Baccalaureate Service
Sunday, May 4, 6-7:15 p.m., Sanctuary
Attend this special service as we celebrate each of our seniors and all God has done, is doing, and will do in their lives.