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Haitian Relief Sock Hop Relive the fun and introduce your children and grandchildren to the Sock Hop on February 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Hottle Hall at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church. See if you can “Name that Tune” from the ‘50s, Blow the Biggest Bubble, or participate in the Hula Hoop Contest. There will also be Hot Wheel Drag Races, and snacks. (Remember the root beer float?) The event is sponsored by the Family and Children’s Committee at the church. A free will offering will be taken to support Haitian Relief. For further information or to make reservations call 703-451-1783 or 703-451-8223. The church is located at 84508 Hooes Road in Springfield.
Pancake Supper A Pancake Supper is being served on Shrove Tuesday by the youth of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church on February 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Hottle Hall. The traditional event marks the beginning of the forty days of Lent. The church is located at 8508 Hooes Road, just off the Fairfax County Parkway. For more information contact the church office: 703 451-8223 or www.sumcdisciples.org
Ash Wednesday Service Join Cranford United Methodist Church for Ash Wednesday Services, Wednesday February 17, at 7:30pm. This is a service of ashes, meditation, and prayer. Historic Cranford UMC is open to all and located at the corner of Old Colchester and Gunston Road. Located at 9912 Old Colchester Road, Lorton, VA. 703-339-5382. for more information about the church check us out on the web at: CranfordUMC.org
Sweetheart Dinner Good food and great entertainment are always highlights of the Sweetheart Dinner at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church. This year the annual event will be held on Saturday, February 20 at 6:00 pm in Hottle Hall and it promises to be better than ever. The church is located at 8508 Hooes Road, just off the Fairfax County Parkway. Reservations may be made by calling the church at 703 451-8223 or www.sumcdisciples.org.
Valentine Love Boxes Each February Sydenstricker United Methodist Church in Springfield reaches out to its college and military youth with Valentine Love Boxes. The tradition began years ago when the high school youth group baked and mailed cookies to members who had graduated in June and were now away at college. Over time it has grown to include all the youth of college age and those who have chosen military service. Home baked cookies, candy, hot chocolate, breakfast bars, nuts, chips and other snacks are donated by the congregation. In addition to the treats, each box contains a Valentine from the youth and a note from the pastors. Volunteers will gather to assemble this year’s Valentine Love Boxes on February 7th and they will be mailed to arrive in time for the holiday. Notes from students and soldiers who have received boxes in previous years attest to the fact they were indeed ‘touched’ by the out ‘reach’ of love and caring from home.
Sydenstricker The Board of Supervisors recognized one hundred years of service to the local community by Sydenstricker United Methodist Church recently with a plaque. It culminated a year of celebration of the Centennial by the congregation which included: 100 Bibles donated to Epiphany Ministries; l00,000 meals prepared for Stop Hunger now; l00 new books donated to the church library. Many former pastors returned to preach one more time and to fellowship at a luncheon following. An elegant silk wall hanging was created by the women and the men provided and hoisted a white cross on the steeple of the sanctuary. The Springfield church has commited to build on the foundation of the last hundred years as it continues to serve the local community and beyond.
Journey To Bethlehem at Aldersgate Journey to Bethlehem, free continuous guided tours through the “city” of Bethlehem were enjoyed on the front lawn of Aldersgate Church. For years, people all over the community have come to celebrate the Christmas story through actors, animals and narration at Aldersgate’s annual Living Nativity and Living Bethlehem. This year, the “Journey to Bethlehem” program is a little bit different; with a new script that puts more focus on the story and journey leading up to the birth of Christ, and includes more characters from the Bible. The event included live animals, live music, and free guided tours and refreshments. For more information about Aldersgate Church, visit www.aldersgate.net
Bluegrass Concert At New Hope for Habitat The Bluegrass Christmas Concert was a great production and right for the season. The Bands gave their time and talent and a collection was take for Habitat for Huanity which is building houses in Fairfax. The bands contributing were CrossRoads, Bluegrass Gospel Express, Sonrise and All4Hym. The groups merged to close the show with Silent Night. The New Hope Church Auditorium was an excellent venue for this as it is acoustically architectued more like a small concert hall with lights and good sound and even video production. Snacks, drinks and CD’s were available at intermission.
The Fun Bunch Returns The Fun Bunch, the outreach group for greater Lorton area seniors over 50 is resuming monthly meetings this third Thursday, October 15 at 10 am. Bring your own sandwich or lunch main course of your own desire and the group will provide chips, ice cream and a beverage. There is to be a program which has not been determined at time of printing. Many have missed the fellowship and are happy to resume these meetings and have all their friends back monthly on Third Thursdays. The meetings are to be in the new Fellowship Hall of Saint Paul UMC on G street in Woodbridge. For more information, contact Marilyn Van Hook, 703-494-1626 <rm10mv@aol.com>,
Community Disaster Education: A program developed by the American Red Cross, is being presented as a community service at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church on Sunday, October 11. The program is designed to help you in preparing for any type of disaster. Participants will learn the importance of creating and maintaining an emergency family disaster plan, having an emergency supplies kit, and knowing how to seek shelter and respond to directions from local authorities. The presentation also stresses the importance of training as well as personal preparation. The specific hazards covered may include fires, floods and flash floods, heat waves, thunderstorms, tornados and winter storms and other natural or man-made events. The program will begin at 7:00 p.m. in Hottle Hall. The church is located at 8508 Hooes Road.
Parenting / Family Life Seminar Christ the Saviour Anglican Church is presenting a free Parenting/Family Life Seminar on Sunday, October 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Washington Mill Elementary School cafeteria, 9100 Cherry Tree Drive, in the Mount Vernon Area. The presenter is Gayle Alexander, LPC, from “Project Safe: Strategies Aimed at Family Empowerment,” www.projectsafe4u.com. Seminar topics will include red flags/warning signs for a child at risk, stress management, division of labor, family time, and more. For more information call 703-953-2854, office@christthesaviouranglican.org Faith Communities Invited to Emergency Preparedness Trainings Representatives from all Fairfax County faith communities are invited and encouraged to attend a free emergency preparedness October 3 training and continuity of operations (COOP) trainings November 5 in order to better prepare the community for an organized interfaith response to any emergency. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the Saturday, Oct. 3, emergency preparedness training; the program is 9 to 11:30 a.m. Registrations are required five business days in advance for these free events; ciluser@fairfaxcounty.gov or call 703-324-3453, TTY 703-324-7914. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/2009/ |
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