A midweek gathering that brings the church family together for a great meal, intergenerational fellowship, volunteer opportunities, and teaching for all ages.
WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Fall 2024
September 11 – November 13
SCHEDULE
5:15 – 6:15 | Celebration Choir, Covenant Choir, Kingdom Choir, Fourth Strings rehearsals
5:45 – 6:45 | Fourth Night Dinner in the Upper Room
6:30 – 7:30 | Youth small group Bible studies
6:45 – 7:30 | Classes for adults and children & nursery
7 – 9 | English Classes
7:45 – 9:15 | Committee meetings, Fourth Orchestra rehearsal
8:15 – 9 | Youth band practice
DINNER IS SERVED!
COST
• Adults and children age 13 and up, $8
• Children age 6–12, $4
• Children age 5 and under, free
• Maximum per family, $25
PAY BY CASH, CHECK, OR TEXT-TO-GIVE
Kindly stop by the check-in table regardless of payment method; thank you!
TEXT-TO-GIVE | HOW TO
Sign in to Online Giving (4thpres.onlinegiving.org) or create an account if you don’t have one. Look for “Text Giving” under the “Your Account” menu and follow the steps to sign up. Setting up a payment method is required if you have not set one up previously. Once you’ve signed up, you can simply text “DINNER 8” (or “DINNER” plus the relevant dollar amount) to 240-623-5558. All done! For help, please call the Finance office at 301-320-3600 x239 or email giving@4thpres.org.
Special Lecture | October 9, 7 p.m.
History & Hope: The Evangelical Presbyterian Church
Fourth Church family: Join RTS students, alumni, and friends of the seminary as Donald Fortson discusses the Evangelical Presbyterian Church’s confession and character, history, and hopes for the future. This lecture is part of the RTS Washington 30th anniversary History & Hope Church Lecture Series. NOTE: Held in the Upper Room in lieu of the regular adult class.
CLASSES & ACTIVITIES
ADULTS
Christ's Gospel: God's Cure for Legalism
Taught by Rev. Jules Grisham and Mr. Jeremy Williams
Sanctuary
Questions of law and gospel have been constant in the history of the church since the days of the apostles. This class will use the questions of the Marrow Controversy to examine the offer of the gospel, the assurance of salvation, the causes of legalism and antinomianism, and their cure.
Contact: Rev. Jules Grisham, jgrisham@4thpres.org
Schedule and resources here
September 11 handout
YOUTH
Middle and High School Small Group Bible Studies
6:30–7:30 p.m.
Room 102
Students break into small groups for Bible studies led by discipleship leaders. Friends are always welcome. Bring a Bible, pen, and notebook; please let us know if you need a Bible. For more information about the curriculum, please contact Rob Henneberg or Noel Bradley.
Contact: Rob Henneberg, rhenneberg@4thpres.org or Noel Bradley, nbradley@4thpres.org
CHILDREN
4th Kids at Midweek
Various rooms
A little bit of theology, a lot of fun! A short devotional reflecting on the previous Sunday’s sermon followed by games, crafts, and other fun things to do.
Nursery-5th grade
Contact: Jean Bronson, jbronson@4thpres.org
ENGLISH CLASSES
7–9 p.m.
Various rooms
Students of all levels meet weekly for English language instruction. There is a one-time $50 book fee.
Registration Night is Wednesday, September 4, 7–9 p.m.; visit the English Classes webpage for more information and to register online.
Contact: Maria Korossy, mkorossy@4thpres.org
Thanks to all who serve to make Fourth Night possible!