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 nhosler@brethren.org
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
Coffee Time is a special time for all ages. There is always so much excitement in the fellowship hall as those who gather can’t wait to share events from the past week, do a little church business, or have play time with friends before going to Sunday school. And of course, partake in coffee, tea, juice, and a little snack.
As with every event, it takes dedicated people to provide the snacks, make the coffee, and tidy up the kitchen for this to be successful. Special thanks to the following people who have volunteered for Coffee Time from September through May:
Harry Biddle, Sherry Bowman, Missy Burket, Sue Comer, Kim Ferrari, Debbie Herring, Jerry Anne Kines, Kay Lee, Robyn Legge, Jane Meadows, Pat Reed, Pam Schultz, Debbie Seidel, Carolyn Strong, Gretchen Zience,
Karl Wilkerson and Bridget Beach
There is always a “coffee time break” during the summer months, but we will be starting again on September 7. Coffee Time is scheduled from 9:15 until 9:45. If you haven’t participated in the past, we hope to see you there this year.
There is a need for more volunteers. If you are willing to volunteer for coffee time, please contact Kim Ferrari at kimferrari@cox.net or 703-863-5283.
Prof. NM Gadzama spent 2 nights with us, Carol and Lincoln, at our home in Vienna, Va. One night a woman from Arlington Cob connected with the professor. He had known her father, Mr. McKay, when her father was a missionary in Nigeria. The professor and Mr.McKay had known each other as they worked in the same part of Nigeria. We enjoyed a special evening of sharing.
The professor came to the States and completed his BA (at a Brethren college), then continued on to receive an MA and PHD in Zoology. He has taught on the University level in his country. He is active in COB and even went to Annual Conference before returning to his country. His strong background made him a good conversationalist.
The young women who were kidnapped recently were from his region and he expressed great concern for their safety.
My wife and I felt it was a joy to be with him for the 2 nights.
