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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 18
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
6:30 p.m. | College Ministry Bible Study, Offsite

Thursday, June 19
Church Offices are closed in celebration of the Juneteenth holiday
2:30 p.m. | Youth Summer Camp Departure

Saturday, June 21
7 p.m. | Disability Ministry Dads Group, Online

Sunday, June 22
8 & 11 a.m. | Morning Worship, Sanctuary
8 & 11 a.m. | Children’s Church
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, Chapel
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
6 p.m. | Evening Worship, Sanctuary
7 p.m. | Sunday Summer Nights, Sanctuary Front Steps

Monday, June 23
1 p.m. | Disability Ministry’s Moms Group, Online
8 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online

Tuesday, June 24
6:30 p.m. | Women’s Summer Book Clubs, Rooms 131, 142
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
Summer classes continue through July 26, 9:30 a.m., Various Rooms
To learn more, pick up an information sheet in the Information Center or visit the Adult Discipleship webpage.

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.

Missions Ministry

Prayer for Unreached People Groups
Friday, June 27, 6:30 a.m., Online
Take advantage of this opportunity 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.

Music Ministry

Summer Choir
Sunday, July 6, 10:15 a.m., Choir Room (Room 144)
If you enjoy singing but can’t make the usual commitment or would like to try out the choir, come lend your voice to the Summer Choir! Rehearsal begins at 10:15 a.m.; you will receive a robe and music folder. We participate in the 11 a.m. worship service. Contact Director of Music, Ted Bickish, for more information.

Women’s Ministry

Cancer Support Group
Sunday, June 22, 12:15 p.m., Room 142
We meet after the 11 a.m. 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.

Infertility Support Group
Sunday, June 22, 12:15 p.m., Room 132
We meet 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.

Book Clubs
With the four options below and daytime and evening offerings, there is something for everyone. To learn more or to register, visit the Women’s Ministry webpage or email Suki Dicker at sdicker@4thpres.org. Registration deadline is Sunday, June 22.

Tuesdays, June 24–July 29,  6:30-8 p.m
An Evening at the Theater; Play Readings
Experiencing Art Through the Lens of Faith (this is closed; contact Suki Dicker to join the waitlist)

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

Young Adult Ministry

Thursday Morning Book Club
Thursdays through 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.

Youth Ministry

Middle School Adventure Park Afternoon
Thursday, June 26, 3-5:30 p.m., $25, Offsite
Rising 6th-8th graders spend the afternoon at a nearby indoor trampoline park! Registration and a signed waiver are required. This is a great opportunity to invite friends.