Announcements

VIEW FOR THE PEW FOR FEBRUARY 19, 2012

 Today you have been greeted by Kathleen Nevin at the 9am and Jeff and Kathy Partlow at the 11am services.

The flowers are given by Coleen Austin in appreciation of everyone who does services for the church.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, 7:30PM, FEBRUARY 22ND, IN THE SANCTUARY

 TODAY  AT  NOON HONDURAS HOME TEAM MEETING 

If you would like to be part of this wonderful Grace mission in any way, please come to the meeting today at noon in the Family Room. Questions? Please contact Joe Miller at 703-356-1916 (jsmeda@cox.net.)

 Estamos contentos En Presentar A La Nueva Traductora Del Servicio

Beatriz Bucarey es traductora para el sistema escolar del condado de Fairfax y también traduce en la iglesia donde ella y su familia se congrega. Ella estará traduciendo el servicio de las 11am.

Esperamos que con la ayuda de Beatriz podamos transmitir la palabra se nuestro Señor, y tocar los corazones de los miembros y familias de habla hispana. Alabado sea el Señor!

CHANGE IN ECHO FEBRUARY FOOD DRIVE PRIORITIES

Because of your efforts during the first weeks of February, ECHO's immediate needs for vegetable oil and powdered milk have been met.  For the last Sunday of the February ECHO Food Drive we will change our donation targets.

If you are so moved during the coming week, please pick up some extra paper products (paper towels, facial tissues, toilet paper, etc.) or small/medium size condiments (ketchup, mustard or mayonnaise).  As in the past, you can leave these donations in the basket in the Narthex or drop them off at the church office next Sunday or anytime you happen by the church during the week.

Feel free to contact John Heine or Judy Riekse with any questions.

Thanks again for your support of ECHO during this month.

CUPCAKE WARS - Next Sunday, February 26th at Noon

 Award categories:

(1)  Best Display

(2)  Best Tasting,

3)  Kids Division (Under 16)

Bring 12 decorated cupcakes to enter. You can chose to enter the tasting division, the display competition or both. We will have a judge and then everyone can enjoy all the great bakers we have at Grace.Come to the Fellowship Hall armed with your sweet tooth!

STARVING FOR A GOOD CAUSE.

Grace Youth will be participating in the annual 30 Hour Famine next weekend, 24-25 Feb. Each participant will raise $1.50 per hour, sponsored by the Mission Committee, for World Vision.  The youth will "Overcome Hunger With Love" as they learn about   hunger and homelessness while serving the poor in DC.

GREENSPRING BUS DRIVERS SIGN-UP

Want an opportunity to serve our congregation members at the Greenspring Retirement Community? If so, volunteer to be one of the bus drivers that transports them to church service. You can expect to drive about once every six to eight weeks. If interested, please contact Bob or Valerie Patrick, Telephone: 703-690-9336 or email at patbobval@verizon.net.

DINNERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH GROUP

Have you considered using your gift of cooking to help our youth?  Meals are needed each Sunday night for youth group.  Please sign up on the bulletin board at the Information Station. 

BRIDGES TO WORSHIP FEEDS GROWN UPS, TOO!

Are you thinking about a career in early childhood development?  Would you like to learn conversation skills that are also powerful during team meetings?  Ever wonder what it’s like to see scripture come alive with props?   Do you anticipate little people in your life down the road and have the time to “pay it forward” now?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Spirit may be calling you to support Bridges to Worship once every six weeks!  Contact Laura Bouchard (labbouchard@gmail.com) or Beth Jenkins Smith (ejenkinssmith@cox.net) to answer this calL.

 UPCOMING AGING WITH GRACE (AWG) ACTIVITIES

Greenspring Lunch Bunch @ Village Square  Monday, February 27^th from Noon – 1:30 PM. Please contact Mary Warren at 703-451-5413 if you would like to attend. This is a great way to visit with your friends who now live at Greenspring. There is a cost for the lunch.

BUNCO/Proverbs 17:22 Club  Tuesday, February 28^th from 1- 3 PM in the Family Room. Fellowship & laughter guaranteed!  Sign up at the Information Station outside the library.

Exercise & Laughter  with Chris Moore  Thursdays from 12:10 – 1:00 PM in the Family Room. Cost: $5/class

CLUB 456 (4^th, 5^th and 6^th Graders)

Join us today at CHURCH for Club 456 from 3-5pm in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue our "Case for Faith" as we learn about the major world religions.  We'll also have games and snacks!

 YOUTH GROUP

Tonight: Join us at 6-8pm at church for TRIBE, an interactive game where we will learn about hunger around the world. 

30 Hour Famine:  Please pray for our youth and their leaders next weekend, the 24-25th, as they fast for 30 hours to learn about world hunger.  Thank you to the Mission Committee for sponsoring each youth!

ADULT EDUCATION

Who is the Holy Spirit? - 10am Sundays in Rm. 2 - Last week we explored how the Holy Spirit lives within each one of us and compels us to seek His will.Join us as we dig deep into understanding who is the Holy Spirit.All are welcome!Led by Beth Jenkins-Smith.

Spanish Bible Class - 10am Sundays in Room 12 - This class follows an International Lector series titled “Lecciones Cristianas.” Although the reading material and discussions are in Spanish, all are welcomed. Led by Dennis Bustillo.

The Five Languages of Love – 10am Sundays in Family Room -Every person needs to hear love in a “language” they can understand, but sometimes the way one person expresses love speaks right past the most important people in their lives! Although this class will focus on couples, the same principles apply to relationships between parents and children. Led by Pastor Erin.

 Parents of Teens Group – 10am Sundays in Room 8 -  This group is reading Hal Runkel’s “Screamfree Parenting: TheRevolutionary Approach to Raising Your Kids by Keeping Your Cool”. All are welcomed. Led by Kent Ford.

Women’s Bible Study - Join the women of Grace for a Bible study using Beth Moore’s new video series "James: Mercy Triumphs". See how one glimpse of the resurrected savior turned an unbeliever into a disciple in this 8-session study. In the process, learn how you can put your own faith into action.

We will meet Wednesdays from 2:00-3:30pm at Kerri Shelfo's home, 5929 Brookview Drive, Alexandria VA, 22310. For more information, please contact Alisa Laska  703-451-4442  HopeJoyFaith05@aol.com.

 Coming Soon!

 “Financial Planning” - Geared toward those with many years until retirement, but welcoming all, this class will run the gamut of financial planning topics! 

 “BIO: Quenching Your Thirst for Life” Jesus promises us the life that is truly life, but how do we find it? What does God do and what's our part? This unique series unlocks the Biblical DNA for spiritual momentum.