CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION

Trinity United Methodist Church Alexandria, Virginia

Easter Sunday April 7, 2019 Eleven o’clock in the morning

Music Notes

In Joseph’s Lovely Garden is a traditional Spanish melody arranged by Clarence Dickinson. A founder of the American Guild of Organists and the School of Sacred Music at Union Theological Seminary, Clarence Dickinson (1873-1969) was known as the Dean of American Church Musicians. He reminisced, “I played several recitals on the organs in Spain —not very long after the close of the Spanish War. It was in Spain that we first began to collect folk songs. One of the earliest was In Jo- seph’s Lovely Garden. His wife, Helen Dickinson, was a well known lyricist, translator, and art historian. She, inspired by the Gospel accounts of Mary Magdalene at the tomb on Easter morning, wrote the words to this carol. Helen and her husband Clarence wrote hundreds of and anthems for church . Their work is well-represented in many choral libraries, including ours. Trinity’s Dr. Paul Taylor has arranged the descant for the fourth verse of this lovely Easter carol.

Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom is a setting by Ralph Schultz of text by Stephen Starke. This joyous hymn pairs East- er text with the bright familiar Bensaçon tune, found in our hymnal at #202 (titled “People, Look East”). Schultz adds an in- strumental descant to his Easter carol setting. This traditional French carol from the eastern part of France, appeared in the "Recueil de Noëls anciens au patois de Besançon," which was published in 1842.

Now Glad of Heart: This is a traditional 16th century German Easter carol. It’s text is a loose translation by Arthur Henry Fox-Strangways of the German hymn 'Wir wollen alle fröhlich sein', which, according to the Oxford Book of Carols, "was 'an old song' already in Spangenberg's Christlichs Gesangbüchlein, 1568." We have added handbell accompaniment.

Alleluia from Motet VI: The Alleluia is from the motet Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden, BWV 230 composed by Johann Sebas- tian Bach (1685-1750). The word “motet” (from the French mot, “word, saying”) usually refers to a sacred composition in Lat- in. However, Bach’s six motets are in German. Bach’s first biographer, Forkel, refers to “many single and double mo- tets,” implying that there were many others, though only six complete ones and a few scattered movements survive today. Un- like Bach’s other five motets, Bach uses no . He sets Psalm 117 as a double fugue with an extended coda in triple meter for the final Alleluia. It is common for a continuo group to double the voices as support for the choral parts, even where con- tinuo is not explicitly indicated in the score. However, this motet has a written continuo which is different from the vocal line. This has led some scholars to believe that “Lobet den Herrn” may actually be a part of a larger undiscovered Bach work, perhaps a cantata. It is interesting to note that, as few and as difficult as they are, Bach’s motets continued to be performed even during the eighty-year eclipse of his works after his death. They enthralled the young Mozart when he visited Leipzig in 1789, and they were among the first Bach works that Breitkopf & Hartel published in 1803.

O Risen Lord by K. Lee Scott (b. 1950) sets text by John Mason Neale (1818-1866) in a lilting choral work celebrating the Easter story. Scott, known for his compositions for the church, has published over 300 anthems, hymns and works for ensem- ble.

I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from : When presented Handel (1685-1759) with his text for Messiah in 1741, Handel’s fortunes were so low that he was considering leaving England. Jennens hoped to persuade Handel to return to writing English . In the summer of 1741 came a fortuitous invitation to give a series of concerts in Dublin. With these concerts in mind, Handel set to work on the music for Messiah on August 22, completing the enormous work on September 14, a mere three weeks later. (It should be noted that it was common practice to use materials from previous works as well as the works of others.) The first performance of Messiah took place in Dublin on April 13, 1742. Handel performed it some three dozen times—every time around Easter. Messiah is divided into three sections. The first is concerned with the prophesy of the coming of a Messiah and then with Christ's Nativity. Part II deals with Christ's suffering and death. The con- cluding section offers an affirmation of Christian faith and glimpses of Revelation. Part II concludes with “Hallelujah,” and Part III begins with the “I know that my Redeemer liveth,” which takes its text from 19:25-26 and 1 Corinthi- ans 15:20.

Worthy Is the Lamb from Messiah: When Handel brought his to Covent Garden in London, it was not well re- ceived. It was thought unseemly that a sacred work should be performed in a theater. It closed after only three performances, despite the presence of King George II who attended the first performance. When Messiah was scheduled to be performed in Westminster Abbey, other members of the clergy declared it sacrilege for a public entertainment to take place in a consecrated church! And Jennens wasn’t entirely pleased with what Handel had done with his text either. After initially expressing thorough disappointment with the musical treatment, Jennens later declared Handel’s composition “a fine Entertainment, tho’ not near so good as he might & ought to have done.” In Messiah, Part III is often considered Handel’s best writing. In the words of one writer: “However, it is in the towering final choruses, ‘Worthy is the Lamb’ and ‘’, that Handel truly surpasses himself with music that carries all before it in an exultant affirmation of faith.”

Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah: Almost certainly, the Hallelujah Chorus is the most frequently-sung choral selection in all of classical music. Composed by in 1741 when he was 56, he used a created from a collection of Bible texts about the life of Christ by friend and patron Charles Jennens. The tradition of standing during the Hallelujah Chorus began during a performance on March 23, 1743. King George II was attending, and when the Chorus began, he rose. It is unclear why he stood, however people around the world still rise to their feet whenever they hear the first notes! THE ORDER OF SERVICE

EPlease stand in body and/or spirit. Out of reverence for God and respect for fellow worshipers, please silence all electronic devices. Childcare for preschool aged children (birth-preK) is available in our nursery (downstairs, room 105). Children’s Worship (for elementary aged children) meets immediately following Children’s Time upstairs in room 206. Please see an usher for more information.

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CHORAL PRELUDE In Joseph’s Lovely Garden arr. Clarence Dickinson Scatter the Darkness, Break the Gloom setting by Ralph C. Schultz Now Glad of Heart German, 16th century Alleluia from Lobet den Herrn J.S. Bach Morning Canticle Sondra Tucker Trinity Ringers

WELCOME AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Pastor Grace Han Welcome to Trinity United Methodist Church. God’s love be in us and among us as we greet all who enter our doors as children of God. Please take a moment to complete the Connection Card and prepare to place it in the offering plate later in the service.

INTROIT O Risen Lord K.Lee Scott O risen Lord, O glorious Son, Now is the mighty battle won: Songs of praising, we are raising: Alleluia! On the third morning he arose, shining in vict’ry o’er his foes: Earth is singing, heaven is ringing: Alleluia! After the death that him befell,Christ our Lord, has harrowed hell. Sing with gladness, gone is sadness: Alleluia! The Lord of all things lives anew, And all his saints are rising, too; May our living be thanksgiving: Alleluia!

E OPENING LITANY Greg Saunders Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed!

Come, O people, fall down before Christ and glorify this resurrection from the dead. Behold Christ who has nailed our sins to the cross and has destroyed death.

We have been freed from suffering by your suffering, O Christ. We have been restored from our brokenness by your death, Our Lord. We have been delivered from corruption by your resurrection, Lord God. The Lord is King! He is robed in majesty!

Glory and honor, dominion and power, be to God forever and ever. Christ is risen! Alleluia!

E HYMN Christ the Lord is Risen Today Hymnal no. 302

E PASSING OF THE PEACE Please exchange signs and words of reconciliation and love.

CHILDREN’S TIME Jill Robinson, Holly Stowell, Tom Tyler Immediately following Children’s Time, elementary aged children are welcome to participate in Children’s Worship upstairs in room 206. Children will return to worship after the sermon.

ANTHEM I Know That My Redeemer Liveth from Messiah G.F. Handel Carol Bowers, soprano I know that my Redeemer liveth, and that He shall stand at the latter day upon the earth. And though worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God. For now is Christ risen from the dead, the first fruits of them that sleep.

SCRIPTURE LESSON Isaiah 65:17-25 Pew Bible, OT, Page 695 Greg Saunders 17 For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating; for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. 19 I will rejoice in Jerusalem, and delight in my people; no more shall the sound of weeping be heard in it, or the cry of distress. 20 No more shall there be in it an infant that lives but a few days, or an old person who does not live out a lifetime; for one who dies at a hundred years will be considered a youth, and one who falls short of a hundred will be considered accursed. 21 They shall build houses and inhabit them; they shall plant vineyards and eat their fruit. 22 They shall not build and another inhabit; they shall not plant and another eat; for like the days of a tree shall the days of my people be, and my chosen shall long enjoy the work of their hands. 23 They shall not labor in vain, or bear children for calamity for they shall be offspring blessed by the Lord—and their descendants as well. 24 Before they call I will answer, while they are yet speaking I will hear. 25 The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, the lion shall eat straw like the ox; but the serpent—its food shall be dust! They shall not hurt or destroy on all my holy mountain, says the Lord.

E GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (Please sing before and after the Gospel Lesson.)

E GOSPEL LESSON Luke 24:1-12 Pew Bible, NT, Page 90 Pastor Grace Han 24 But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had pre- pared. 2 They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, 3 but when they went in, they did not find the body. 4 While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. 5 The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. 6 Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, 7 that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again.” 8 Then they remembered his words, 9 and returning from the tomb, they told all this to the eleven and to all the rest. 10 Now it was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles. 11 But these words seemed to them an idle tale, and they did not believe them. 12 But Peter got up and ran to the tomb; stooping and looking in, he saw the linen cloths by themselves; then he went home, amazed at what had happened. The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, O Christ.

SERMON “A Life Worth Living” Pastor Grace Han

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM The Baptismal Covenant I Hymnal no. 33 The Baptismal Covenant of Vera Grazia Benson. The Baptismal Covenant of Mia Lynn Benson. The Baptismal Covenant of Mary Ashley Somerset Clymer.

CONGREGATIONAL RESPONSE Do you as Christ’s body, the church, reaffirm both your rejection of sin and your commitment to Christ? We do.

Will you nurture one another in the Christian faith and life and include these persons now before you in your care? With God’s help we will proclaim the good news and live according to the example of Christ. We will surround these persons with a community of love and forgiveness, that they may grow in their trust of God, and be found faithful in their service to others. We will pray for them, that they may be true disciples who walk in the way that leads to life.

BAPTISM WITH LAYING ON HANDS

RECEPTION OF NEW MEMBERS

COMMENDATION AND WELCOME Members of the household of God, I commend these persons to your love and care Do all in your power to increase their faith, confirm their hope, and perfect them in love. We give thanks for all that God has already given you and welcome you in Christian love. As members together with you in the body of Christ and in this congregation, we renew our covenant faithfully to participate in the ministries of the church, by our prayers, our presence, our gifts, our service, and our witness, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. The God of all grace, who has called us to eternal glory in Christ, establish you and strengthen you by the power of the Holy Spirit, that you may live in grace and peace.

INVITATION TO THE OFFERING

PRAYER OVER THE OFFERING

OFFERTORY ANTHEM Worthy Is the Lamb from Messiah G.F. Handel Worthy is the Lamb that was slain, and hath redeemed us to God by His blood, to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. Blessing and honour, glory and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen.

PRAYER OF GREAT THANKSGIVING Musical Setting B Leader: Paul Taylor Hymnal no. 18 The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them up to the Lord. Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. It is right to give our thanks and praise.

...and so, with your people on earth and all the company of heaven, we praise your name and join their unending hymn:

(Repeated sections are sung first by the Leader and then by all.)

And so, in remembrance of these your mighty acts in Jesus Christ, we offer ourselves in praise and thanksgiving as a holy and living sacrifice, in union with Christ’s offering for us, as we proclaim the mystery of faith: (Repeated sections are sung first by the Leader and then by all.)

All honor and glory is yours, Almighty Father, now and forever. (Repeated sections are sung first by the Leader and then by all.)

THE LORD’S PRAYER Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory forever. Amen.

BREAKING THE BREAD

GIVING THE BREAD AND CUP We invite all persons to the Lord’s Table. This is the table, not of the church, but of the Lord. It is made ready for those who love Him and for those who want to love Him more. So, come, you who have much faith and you who have little, you who have been here often and you who have not been here long, you who have tried to follow, and you who have failed. Come, because it is the Lord who invites you. It is His will that those who want Him should meet Him here. Following the direction of the ushers, please come to the Communion station nearest you. The center station is for those who require gluten-free bread. We serve Holy Communion by intinction. Please extend your hands to receive the bread and then dip the bread into the cup as it is offered to you. After you partake, you also may kneel at the rail for prayer and meditation.

PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION Pastor Grace Han Loving God, we thank you that you have fed us this Sacrament, united us with Christ, and given us a foretaste of the heavenly banquet in your eternal reign. Send us out in the power of your Spirit to live and work to your praise and glory, in Jesus’ name, Amen.

E DISMISSAL WITH BLESSING Pastor Grace Han Go forth from this place and like Christ who was raised from the dead by the glory of God, walk in the newness of life through the power of our living Lord! Glory be to God, Amen!

E CHORAL RESPONSE Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah G.F. Handel Everyone is invited to sing the Hallelujah Chorus; you may come forward and stand with the choir or sing from the pews, where you will find the music; please leave the music there following the service.

SUNDAY MORNING AT TRINITY CHURCH Those Assisting in Worship Today Acolyte: Leo Maucieri Communion Servers: Jen Bemisderfer, Jake Bemisderfer, John Cardone, Youtha Hardman-Cromwell, Philip Reynolds, Jill Robinson and Debra Whitten Crucifer: Taylor Hoganson Gluten Free Communion Server: Susan Collins Guest Musicians: Chaerim Smith, Kahyee Lee, ; Elizabeth O’Hara Stahr, ; Kathryn Hufnagle, ; Kyle Augustine, bass; Susan Rider, ; Heidi Kritzlaff, organ Liturgist: Greg Saunders Greeters: Bryce, Alex, Vera, Mia, and Fletcher; Alan and Jodi Capps Ushers: Nancy Hill, Lucelle O’Flaherty (Head Usher), George Pinn, Eric Schilling, Alva Smircina

Nursery (9:45 AM - 12:15 PM): For children birth-preK (Room 105, downstairs, around the corner to the left, first door on the right). Led by Luz Reyes and Helen Simms.

Children’s Worship: During the 11 AM worship, elementary aged children (K-5) are invited to participate in an age appropriate time of worship. After Children’s Time, join Carrie Pritts upstairs in room 206 for Children’s Worship. Children will return to the Sanctuary after the sermon.

TRINITY CHURCH’S WEEKLY NEWS

New To Trinity? Welcome and Join us for Lunch! Are 2019 Lenten-Easter Offering – You can help Trinity you new to the church? We invite you to Lunch with Pastor Church reach its Lenten-Easter giving goal of $5,000 with Grace on Sunday, May 5th, immediately following worship, $1,000 designated for Community Lodgings, $1,000 for at the Parsonage. It will be an opportunity to eat, chat, ask ALIVE!, $1,000 for UMCOR (United Methodist Commit- questions, and learn more about Trinity UMC. Contact the tee on Relief) Disaster Relief Fund, and $2,000 for Rising church office at [email protected]. Hope’s Capital Campaign. Please make checks payable to Trinity UMC and note “2019 Lenten-Easter Offering” on Disciple’s Path Class, a class for Newcomers: Calling the memo line. Or give online through Trinity’s Online newcomers at Trinity! Pastor Grace invites you to join her Giving. Visit us at www.trinitalexandria.org and click the for a 6 week class about what it means to be a disciple of “Giving” button in the top right hand corner. Locate the Jesus Christ. This class will run from Sunday, May 5th-June Missions Fund line and specify an amount and indicate 9th, on Sunday mornings from 930-1045 AM. Childcare is “2019 Lenten-Easter Offering” in the memo box. We are available. Contact Pastor Grace at [email protected] accepting donations through the end of May. with additional questions or concerns. Update since General Conference: Are you wanting to New Sermon Series: Unburdened - Starting May 5th, we know more about what is being done by leaders in the begin a new sermon series called Unburdened, a sermon United Methodist church following the vote at the General series about forgiveness. Forgiveness can be challenging, Conference? On Sunday April 28th at 1 PM, Fairlington but the impact of not forgiving ourselves or others often UMC will be hosting a Q&A with Rev. Dr. David McAllis- hurts us more. While forgiveness is difficult, it is also the ter-Wilson, President of Wesley Theological Seminary. A foundation of God’s character and throughout the Bible we light lunch will be provided. For additional questions or see God offer grace over and over again. Join us as we con- concerns, contact Jeff Lane at [email protected]. sider the role of forgiveness in our lives and faith. Wednesday, April 24th Christian Formation at Trinity Church: We strongly believe that being a disciple of Jesus means growing in our 5:30 - 7:00 PM faith! Trinity provides opportunities for growth each week Trinity Preschool Family Night at and we invite to to participate. Each Sunday morning from 10-11 AM, we gather for Sunday School. We have classes for children, youth, and adults. Our youth (6th-12th grade) gather for Youth Group each Sunday evening from 5:30- Sponsored by the Trinity Preschool Advisory Board. 7:30 PM. Contact Carrie Pritts, our Director of Christian Special Guest Chef: Pat Moore

Formation, at [email protected] for addi- All proceeds will help support the purchase of scooters tional questions or concerns. and other equipment for the black top and playground.

Our Music Program at Trinity is open to all! We invite Menu you to join us as we begin a new season of anthems for Chicken Alouette w/Balsamic Red Pepper Cream Sauce singing and compositions for ringing. In addition, if there Vegetable Medley are those who wish to contribute instrumental music to our Spring Salad services, please know that your talents are welcome. We Tiramisu have a three octave set of handbells and need more ringers Children’s Menu to complete the choir. If you have experience but cannot Spaghetti with Meatballs commit, you could offer to be a substitute ringer. The Chancel Choir welcomes new singers in all sections. There Donations Appreciated. are no auditions for any of the choirs. Come try us out! RSVP on the Connection Card or by sending And if you wish some private coaching, that is also availa- an email to [email protected]. ble. Questions? Contact Linda Cancellieri. Come see Linda at the organ after a service or email her with any questions at [email protected].

MORNING OF GIVING | APRIL 27TH | 800-NOON

Won’t you join us for a Morning of Giving on Satur- April is Trinity’s Month to Collect Food for ALIVE! day, April 27th? The morning will kick off with the Pan- Alexandria’s Food Center serves as a collection/storage cake Breakfast and Trinity’s semi-annual blood drive point for many of our City’s food pantries. ALIVE! man- starting at 8 AM. Bikes for the World will begin bike col- ages the Center. One in five Alexandrians suffers from lection at 9 AM. Regardless of whether or not you have food deprivation. For our city’s children, the stats are blood or a bike to give, stop by the church to show sup- even more troubling. In some Alexandria City schools, port and drop off canned goods for our ALIVE! food over 80% of the students qualify for free or reduced- drive. The blood drive will wrap up at 11:30 AM and price breakfasts/lunches. Please help ALIVE! continue Bikes for the World will begin closing up at noon. We to provide thousands of Alexandrians each month with look forward to seeing you. For more information about food. The greatest need is for canned meat items, tuna, the Morning of Giving contact, Mission Chair, Mary pasta sauce, mac and cheese, soups, canned veggies and Gillman at [email protected]. fruit, boxed or bagged rice, cereal, peanut butter, jelly, cookies, and crackers. Nonperishable donations can be Sign Up For Trinity’s Semi-Annual Community left in the closet off the Narthex. Blood Drive. Trinity’s Semi-Annual Blood Drive will be held Saturday, April 27th from 8 to 1130 AM. We will Bikes for the World Bike Collection - Have you been also be having a pancake breakfast that morning. The looking for a mission opportunity to invite your neigh- pancakes are great, so come and bring your friends and bors to so they can experience Trinity UMC in action? neighbors for a good pancake breakfast before donating Let them know they can donate bikes they’re not using at blood! our annual Bikes for the World event Saturday, April 27th To make an appointment, visit www.inovabloodsaves.org, from 9AM to Noon. Reuse of bikes is a really green way click Locate a Blood Drive and use sponsor code 3515 to provide much needed, reliable and easy-to-maintain under Search by Sponsor. For those with questions or transportation in many developing countries - Ghana, concerns, contact Carol Bowers at [email protected] or Panama, Costa Rica, Barbados and Uganda are a few. 703-534-5230. What condition? “Serviceable” is good enough! If your Volunteers are needed for signing up donors by phone bike is gathering dust, bring it in too. We also need a few and after the church service, reminder calls, registration folks either to greet donors and fill in donation receipts the day of the drive, and to provide baked goods for the or to do a bit of light wrench-turning. Mark your Con- event. To volunteer please visit www.signupgenius.com/ nection Card or contact Gordon Johnson at go/10C0B48ADAF2FA3FB6-blood4 or mark the Connec- [email protected] or 703.520.3534 if you can volunteer. tion Card and place in the offering plate.

The Welcome Statement of Trinity United Methodist Church is: “Whoever welcomes you welcomes me, and whoever welcomes me welcomes the one who sent me.” Matthew 10:40

Trinity United Methodist Church is committed to be a congregation of Open Hearts, Open Minds and Open Doors. We believe all people are of sacred worth and dignity as part of God’s creation and as demonstrated by the life and ministry of Jesus Christ. As God’s love extends to all, we welcome everyone without exception, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, family structure, socio-economic or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental ability, faith history or life experience. We recognize that we are all different, and those differences make us a stronger community of faith as we worship together to grow in our relationship with God and one another.

The Mission of Trinity United Methodist Church is: Building a strong Christian community to find, share, and celebrate the love of Christ in our hearts, neighbors and our world.

TRINITY CHURCH’S WEEKLY NEWS

Trinity United Methodist Women – All women are Walk for Alexandria’s Children - On Sunday May 5th welcome, membership not required! The second Tues- Trinity will be participating in the 38th Annual StepALIVE day of each month from 7 PM to 9 PM; we gather at Walkathon! This program benefits the ALIVE! Child De- someone’s home for light snacks, dessert and a short devo- velopment center which provides top-notch, accredited tional. This is a time to relax together, to enjoy, inspire and early education and day care for those who couldn’t other- support one another on our faith journeys. Our current wise afford it. It is $25 to walk, $10 for children 6-13 or Mission Effort is to support the Alexandria Domestic Vio- adults over 70. They also accept “virtual walkers”. The lence Shelter. Please bring a donation for the shelter to our price jumps to $30 if you register the day of the event. You monthly meetings. A list of on going needs for the shelter are also welcome and encouraged to fund raise above the can be found on the flyer in the Narthex, on the announce- cost of walking. The walk begins at First Christian Church ment slides on Sunday and by contacting the Church Of- 2723 King Street. Registration and t-shirt pick up starts at fice. If you aren’t able to make the meeting but want to 115 PM. The walk kicks off at 2 PM and there is a picnic donate, items can be dropped off in the Church Office. at 5 PM. To sign up to be on the Trinity Team, contact For details about Trinity’s UMW or to RSVP for a meeting Director of Christian Formation, Carrie Pritts at contact our the UMW Secretary, Jenessa Stokes at [email protected]. Once the team is [email protected] or the UMW President, Linda Pitts formed, we will discuss carpooling and logistics. at [email protected].

UPCOMING EVENTS AT TRINITY CHURCH Saturday, April 27th ~ Morning of Giving: Inova Bi-Annual Blood Drive; Bikes for the World Event; Pancake Break- fast; ALIVE! Food Donation Drive

Sunday, May 5th ~ Lunch with Pastor Grace

Sunday, May 5th - June 9th ~ Disciple’s Path Class: 9:30 AM -10:45 AM in the Fellowship Hall

Sunday, May 5th ~ StepALIVE Walkathon: Registration and T-Shirt pick up at First Christian Church at 2 PM.

Saturday, May 11th ~ Community Cemetery Clean-up: 9 AM - Noon with Picnic Lunch to follow.

Sunday, June 9th ~ New Member Sunday

Saturday, June 15th ~ Ride Event: Event in partnership with Washington Street UMC. Stay tuned for details.

Baptism & Membership

Today we present for the Sacrament of Baptism and receive in to Membership, Vera Grazia Benson. Vera is 15 years old, the oldest of 3 and a Freshman at Woodson High School. She has moved a total of 8 times and she’s finally back in the state where she was born. Vera is on the crew team at Woodson and absolutely loves her sport. It fills up 6 days of her week, along with school and homework. In her very little spare time she enjoys making vlogs and YouTube vide- os. Her passion is video editing. She hopes to one day pursue a career in the arts.

Today we present for the Sacrament of Baptism and receive in to Membership, Mia Lynn Benson. Mia is 13 years old and an 8th grader at Frost Middle School. Like her sister Vera, she has moved a total of 8 times and attended 8 different schools. She was born at Ft. Belvoir. Mia loves baking and one day hopes to get into Culinary School and pursue her love of kitchen arts. In her spare time she loves to ride her bike and draw. She has a part time babysitting job with families from our neighborhood.

Today we present for the Sacrament of Baptism and receive in to Membership, Mary Ash- ley Somerset Clymer. Mary is an eighth grader at St Ann School in Arlington. She is a dedicated student who has remained on the honor roll throughout middle school. She is a student athlete who has participated in tennis, volleyball and basketball, and earned a black belt in Tai Kwon Do. She’s also a small business owner if you want anyone to babysit or look after your pets! In the fall, she will be a freshman at Bishop Ireton in Alexandria.

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