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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, April 30
5:15 p.m. | Celebration Choir Rehearsal
5:15 p.m. | Covenant Choir Rehearsal
5:15 p.m. | Fourth Strings 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
7:30 p.m. | Fourth Orchestra Rehearsal, Sanctuary
8:15 p.m. | High School Band Rehearsal

Thursday, May 1
10:30 a.m. | Proverbs 16:31 Women’s Bible Study, The Commons
11:30 a.m. | Young at Heart “Spring Into Summer Reading” Luncheon, Upper Room
6:30 p.m. | Alpha Bethesda, Offsite
7 p.m. | DivorceCare, The Commons
7 p.m. | Women’s Priscilla Circle, Bethesda, Offsite
7:45 p.m. | Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

Saturday, May 3
6:30 p.m. | 8th Grade Celebration

Sunday, May 4
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
12:30 p.m. | Memorial Service, Sanctuary
5 p.m. | Bells of the Trinity Rehearsal
6 p.m. | Baccalaureate Evening Worship, Sanctuary
7 p.m. | Baccalaureate Dinner, Upper Room

Monday, May 5
7 p.m. | GriefShare Support Group, Online
8 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online

Tuesday, May 6
7 a.m. | Men’s Breakfast, Upper Room
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

Congregational Care

Yarns for Hope
Saturday, May 10, 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.

Men’s Ministry

Men’s Breakfast
Tuesday, May 6, 7 a.m., Upper Room, $5
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.” Reservations are not required.

Mission DMV Ministry

Rockville Women’s Center
Friday, May 2, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
The first Friday of each month, you can call in to participate in First Friday Prayer with the Rockville Women’s Center team. To participate, please contact Martin Landazuri at mlandazuri@4thpres.org for the phone number.

Drive-Through Collection and Food Drive
Saturday,  May 10, 10 a.m.- noon, Upper Portico
Drop off nonperishable food, lightly worn clothing, and home goods in bags with handles. View the complete list of most needed items at 4thpres.org/food-drive/.

Missions Ministry

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.

Music Ministry

Fridays at Fourth
Friday, May 16, 1 p.m., Sanctuary
The Last Stand Quartet, with Fourth’s own Joel Fuller, performs a variety of selections from the string quartet repertoire. The concert is free and open to all.

Women’s Ministry

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.