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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, June 11
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
6:30 p.m. | College Ministry Bible Study, Offsite

Thursday, June 12
6:45 a.m. | Young Adult Book Club, River House
10:30 a.m. | Women’s Thursday Morning Bible Study, The Commons
6:15 p.m. | Middle School Bowling Night
6:30 p.m. | High School Operation Bethesda
6:45 p.m. | Young Adult Pie Night, Offsite

Saturday, June 14
8:30 a.m. | Mom’s Monthly Mornings, The Commons
10 a.m. | Yarns for Hope, Room 111
10 a.m. | Drive-Through Collection & Food Drive, Upper Portico
10:30 a.m. | College Brunch, Offsite

Sunday, June 15
8 & 11 a.m. | Morning Worship, Sanctuary
8 & 11 a.m. | Children’s Church
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, Chapel
9:15 a.m. | Newcomers Reception, The Commons
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School Hour, Various Rooms
12:15 p.m. | Newcomers Reception, The Commons
5 p.m. | Middle & High School Fellowship at 5, Upper Lot Lawn
5:30 p.m. | Prayer for Unreached People Groups, The Commons
6 p.m. | Evening Worship, Sanctuary
7 p.m. | Sunday Summer Nights, Sanctuary Front Steps

Monday, June 16
8 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online

Tuesday, June 17
6:30 p.m. | Youth TNT on Tuesdays, Lower Lot
7 a.m. | Men’s Breakfast, Upper Room
7 p.m. | English Summer Conversation Class, Rooms 130, 132

Ongoing activities:  Adult Discipleship,  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

Summer Sunday School Classes
9:30 a.m., Various Rooms
Summer classes begin June 15. For more information, pick up an information sheet in the Information Center or visit the Adult Discipleship webpage.

Children’s Ministry

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
July 7-11, 9 a.m.-noon
This summer, your kids will embark on the ultimate Alaskan adventure! VBS is for 3-year-old children (potty-trained) through rising 5th grade students. Visit our VBS webpage for camper and volunteer registration and full details.

College Ministry

Brunch with Pastor Jules Grisham
Saturday, June 14,  10:30 a.m.
Come to a  Q&A brunch with Pastor Jules Grisham hosted by a church family at their home near church. For location, contact Mikey O’Halloran at mohalloran@4thpres.org.

Congregational Care

Yarns for Hope
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m., Room 111
Once a month, we gather to create beautiful, useful items for several church-related ministries. For more information, email yarnsforhope@4thpres.org.

Congregational Prayer
Sundays, 8:30-9:15 a.m., Chapel
We meet each week to pray for the needs of our church family. Copies of the Fourth Prayer Request email will be provided. Feel free to come and go as your schedule allows. Please note the room change for this week.

Disability Ministry

Parent Groups
Our groups meet online to provide mutual support, prayer, and encouragement for moms and dads of any age children with disabilities. All are welcome. Contact Tricia Han for the Zoom links.

Dads Group, Saturday, June 21, 7-8:30 p.m.
Moms Group, Monday, June 23, 1-2  p.m.

Young Adult Fellowship
Monday, June 30, 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.

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Breakfast
June 17, 7 a.m., Upper Room
Men of all ages are invited to gather to share praises, prayer needs, and fellowship over a hot breakfast as Rev. Jules Grisham teaches on “The Call to Holiness.” Cost is $5. No reservations are required.

Mission DMV Ministry

Drive-Through Collection and Food Drive
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m.-noon
Drop off nonperishable food, lightly worn clothing, and home goods at the Upper Portico. We’re also collecting baby supplies. View the complete list of most needed items at 4thpres.org/food-drive/.

Missions Ministry

Prayer for Unreached People Groups
Sunday, June 15, Prayer Room.
Friday, June 27, 6:30 a.m., Online
Join in these two opportunities to pray for the unreached. The focus this month is India. Contact Janie Randell, jrandell@4thpres.org for the Zoom link and/or to get a copy of the specific prayer requests

Women’s Ministry

Mom’s Monthly Mornings
Saturday, June 14,  8:30 a.m., The Commons
Gather with moms in various stages of motherhood (mothers of all ages, grandmothers, or godmothers) for a time of fellowship, coffee, and pastries. Open to all Fourth moms, mom friends and neighbors. Email Suki Dicker at sdicker@4thpres.org for more information

Cancer Support Group
Sunday, June 22, Room 142
We meet after the 11;00 service for lunch, prayer, and encouragement, reading through Everyday Strength by Randy Becton. Please note the date change this month. To learn more, email womenscancer@4thpres.org.

Book Clubs
There is something for everyone with the four options listed below meeting at night and during the day. To learn more or to register, visit the Women’s Ministry webpage or email Suki Dicker at sdicker@4thpres.org. Registration deadline is June 15.

Tuesdays, June 24–July 29,  6:30-8 p.m
An Evening at the Theater; Play Readings
Experiencing Art Through the Lens of Faith

Wednesdays, June 25-July 30, 10-11:30 a.m.
The Lord of Psalm 23: Jesus Our Shepherd, Companion and Host, by David Gibson
On Reading Well: Finding the Good Life Through Great Books, by Karen Swallow Prior

Summer Sixes
June–August
Meet more women in our church and connect with one another over coffee, weekend brunch, or casual dinner. Register to be matched with six (or a few more) women who live near you to get together up to three times over the summer months. You as a group set the time, place, and agenda! To learn more or to register, visit the Women’s Ministry webpage  or email Suki Dicker at sdicker@4thpres.org. Deadline to register is June 15.

Young Adult Ministry

Thursday Morning Book Club
Thursday mornings, June 10-July 12, 6:45-8 a.m., River House picnic tables (Room 130 rain backup)
We will gather to discuss the book, Made for People by Justin Whitmel Earley. A light breakfast will be provided. For more information or to sign up, contact Lydia Rothbard at lrothbard@4thpres.org.

Pie Night
Thursday, June 12, 6:45-8:30 p.m., Offsite
Come for fellowship and an evening of pie at a nearby farm! Savory or sweet, purchased or homemade, please fill out this Sign-Up Genius form if you would like to bring an item. Contact Kate Perko with questions and location information.

Youth Ministry

Middle School Bowling Night
Thursday, June 12, 6:15-8:30 p.m.
It’s time for a night of fun and fellowship at the local bowling alley! Drop off and pick up at Fourth’s Lower Lot. Registration is required. The cost is $35; scholarships are available.

High School Operation Bethesda
Thursday, June 12, 6:30-8:45 p.m.
Don’t miss the annual downtown Bethesda scavenger hunt; it’s a summer favorite for high schoolers and perfect for bringing  friends! Pick up and drop off at Fourth’s Lower Lot.

Fellowship at 5
Sundays, June & July, 5-6 p.m., Upper Lot Lawn
All 6th-12th graders are invited to hang out with Summer Staff every Sunday (except June 22). We’ll eat chips and salsa, play games, and attend the 6 p.m. Evening Service together.

Eighth Grade Mission Trip
July 13-18
Join us for our weeklong mission trip working in underserved communities in Baltimore. Housing will be provided. For more info, contact Gabbi Heiser at gheiser@4thpres.org. To apply for scholarship, contact our Youth Ministry Director, Rob Henneberg, at rhenneberg@4thpres.org before registering. Registration is open and required.

Twelfth Grade Mission Trip
July 5-13
Before beginning your final year of high school, travel with us to Puerto Rico, where we’ll help run a Vacation Bible School program at a local church. Students raise support to cover their costs. For further information, please contact Jake Willeman at jwilleman@4thpres.org. Registration is open and required.