Make a personal contact with 5 individuals, couples, or families in the church in the next two months of September and October. Invite them to dinner, ask them out for coffee, meet them somewhere for ice cream, or send them a card with a written message. Electronic contacts don’t count–sorry, Facebook fans. But, accepting someone else’s invitation counts for you too!
The object of the game is not to see the same people as usual! Look across the aisles, behind the musical instruments and sound equipment, and perhaps even through the directory for folks you haven’t seen in a while. Share your experiences in Joys and Concerns throughout this time, if you like, and we’ll celebrate our time together in early November.
On Wednesday, September 3rd, at 6 PM, the Church of the Brethren is one of the sponsors of a service of mourning and remembrance for those who have died in the recent Gaza conflict in Israel/Palestine. The service will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in downtown DC (755 8th Street NW, Washington DC 20001), and we invite you to come join us and many others in a time of prayer, mourning, and remembrance for the more than 2,000 people who have died during the violence of the last several weeks. Closest Metro Stop: Gallery Place/Chinatown. Parking is available on street or in paid parking garage adjacent to Calvary Baptist Church on 8thStreet, NW. If you have any questions about the service, please contact Nathan Hosler, the Director of the Office of Public Witness for the Church of the Brethren at
Sunday School classes for all ages return on Sunday, September 7th at 9:45 am. We have many returning teachers and some new ones as well. Think about joining one of these classes for faith building and fellowship!
Pre School: Missy Burket and Leah Landes
K-2nd: Karen Richardson and Hannah Wilkerson
3rd-5th: Carolyn Strong and Kelley Wine
6th-8th: Brian Bachman and Jan Fischer-Bachman
9th-12th: John and Colleen Eddy
Common Ground: Class Led
Sojourners: Harry Biddle
Pathfinders: Mark Phillips
Our all-church potluck picnic will be held on Sunday, September 7th after Worship. Fellowship will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the company of friends!
Sept. 7, Sharing our Gifts in Service, Ryan Richardson and others
Sept. 14, On Peace, Angela Finet
Sept. 21, About Worship, Leslie Connolly
Sept. 28, Matt Landes
