The Falls Church (Episcopal)

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1 TFCE Newsletter - August 10, 2010 Having trouble viewing this ? Click here The Falls Church (Episcopal) Newsletter August 10, 2010 Our mission is to be a welcoming group of believers whose message is one of trust in the hope-filled promises of Jesus Christ, love for one another, and service to the community. Prayer Requests Join Us for Worship beginning at 10:00 a.m. this Sunday. (We'll worship at 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day.) We pray especially for Devol Brett Emma McKee Jim Morrow and the Morrow Family Sue and Harry Hutson Mary Bazargan Martha Moore Evan Hansen Gordan Goodson Robert Boyd Lisa Kimball Beth Bogusky Shayne and Rebekah Miel David Craven Ann Hibbard Pam Roach Tony Sigler 1 of 5 Troop Care-Package Mailing Surpasses Last Year's Effort -- THANK YOU! It may be hot here in Virginia but it's even hotter in Afghanistan, especially if you are on the watch, sleepless, and carrying 60 pounds of gear. That's the situation for most of our troops in the country--so let's hope that our boxes stuffed with goodies remind them, each and every one, that we are praying for them and thinking most practically of them. We surpassed last year's mailing! This past Sunday we sent 17 boxes to Captain Chaplain Bryan Walker marked "We Support You!" and laden with magazines, candies, 11/12/12 5:59 PM

2 TFCE Newsletter - August 10, 2010 Marian Patterson Sally Walton and the Walton Family Margaret Skeen Bill and Sarah Goodrich Gena and Evan Smith Julia Resignato Yee Shye Nancy Bell Carol Backstedt Danny Adames Robin Ogg Fran Turner Pat Colby Debi Hardy Daniella Schirmer Lucie Anderson Mary Corey Clyde and Elizabeth Morrison Helayne Holland Martin Wagner Jim Purdon, and all others suffering from sorrow, need, sickness, or any other adversity. To add or remove someone from the prayer list, please contact Michael. notecards, toiletries, snacks and even in a box or two a CD or a phone card. Well done and THANK YOU. TFCE Outreach Committee P.S. Smart Wool and Goretex hiking socks are especially welcomed, so if you see some on sale, please purchase and send to: Capt. Bryan Walker HSC 203RD EN BN (CBT) FOB ORGUN-E APO AE Sponsor a Backpack for a Shelter House Child We are collecting backpacks and other school supplies for several children currently living at Shelter House in Falls Church. We can share our "wish list" of needed items to purchase OR you can simply "sponsor" a backpack (pre-filled with school supplies) for $25. We'll be collecting supplies the next two Sundays -August 15th and 22nd -- before and after our 10:00 a.m. worship service. For more information, please contact Lillian Anderton at lillianderton@yahoo.com or (703) Thank you. Book Group: Tokens of Trust Join us on Wednesday, August 11 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the fourth chapter of Tokens of Trust by Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams. We'll meet at the Starbucks on Broad Street. (It's the Starbucks in the same shopping area as the Original Pancake House.) If you're interested, please contact Mike Lockaby at (757) or mike.lockaby@gmail.com 2 of 5 11/12/12 5:59 PM

3 Bishop Shannon Visits on August 22 Mark your calendars for Bishop Shannon S. Johnston's visit to TFCE on Sunday, August 22nd. Please see Nancy Councilor to sign up for a side dish to contribute to the Bishop's luncheon which will follow the service. End-of-Summer Gathering for TFCE Children & Youth (and Their Parents!) Our Sunday school program for children and youth begins soon! But before we start a new year, we invite TFCE kids (and their parents) to a fun gathering on Saturday, August 28th from noon - 4 p.m. at Lake Barcroft. (Directions to the beach will be provided soon.) Please bring a side dish or dessert. (Cathy will main dish and drinks.) RSVP to Cathy at ctibbetts@thefallschurch-episcopal.org or at Our Popular P.N.O. Returns Next Month Everyone looks forward to Parents' Night Out -especially the children! We hope you'll join us for pizza, a movie, and lots of fun on the first Friday of the month (January PNO is on the second Friday). Mark your calendars now for September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3, January 14, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, and June 3. Note to parents: Staffing this year will be a cooperative effort of Cathy and the parents of participating children. 3 of 5 11/12/12 5:59 PM

4 Please consider volunteering once in the fall and once in the spring. Cathy is taking currently accepting volunteers for September and October. Location: The Kemper Masonic Lodge, 411 Little Falls Street Drop-off: 6:30 p.m. Pick-up: 9:00 p.m. Includes pizza dinner, movie, games, puzzles, and seasonal activites Cost: Free (R.S.V.P. required to: or at ) Reserve Your Place Now for Our Annual Parish Retreat at Shrine Mont This year we welcome renowned author and retreat leader Barbara Cawthorne Crafton as she leads us through Forgiveness: What It Is and What It Isn't. Check out our Facebook page for a video preview of her presentation, and mark your calendar now for an amazing weekend at Shrine Mont -- October 8-10, We need to receive your completed reservations forms with a deposit A.S.A.P. so that we can finalize our space requirements with the conference center. These should be returned to Jim Councilor. Contacts for more information about this fabulous retreat are Mike Lockaby or Michael Pipkin. Coming This Fall to TFCE: A New Series of Adult Forums! Christian faith requires personal growth in knowledge and understanding. Because the Episcopal Church has no authoritative Magisterium or Confession aside from the Bible and the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds, it is up to each of us to come to understand the faith in his or her own way within 4 of 5 11/12/12 5:59 PM

5 the context of the community of Christians that came before us, live with us, and will follow. Therefore, this fall TFCE will be offering a series of discussions, forums, and Bible studies on Sunday mornings. If you are interested in a particular topic, or have an issue you'd like to talk about or hear about, contact Mike Lockaby at mike.lockaby@gmail.com or Matt Rhodes at hillcity1970@gmail.com, or talk to one of them at coffee hour. TFCE NEW OFFICE PHONE NUMBER (703) Put it on your speed dial today! 2010 The Falls Church (Episcopal) An Episcopal Church in the Dicoese of Virginia A Proud Member of the Anglican Communion Forward This was sent to johmer@tfce.us by noreply@thefallschurch-episcopal.org Update Profile/ Address Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe Privacy Policy. The Falls Church (Episcopal) 225 East Broad Street Suite 303 Falls Church VA of 5 11/12/12 5:59 PM