Update from Bridgett
I’m at home now. I will be at the hospital tomorrow. My dad is out of surgery and in – intensive care. he will be in IC until wed or thursday then they will move him out for 4 more days in the hospital. He is still under/sedated. i’m going in the morning. that is the update. i will let you know. as of right now my phone is dead. got to find a charger.
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Pray for Bridgett’s Dad
Just got a call from Bridgett. Her Dad has gone into cardiac arrest. She’s waiting to hear an update, but he will likely have open-heart surgery tomorrow. Bridgett’s planning to take a morning flight.
Please be in prayer for her Dad.
I’ll send updates as I receive them.
Kim and Phil’s Number One Book Club Agency
Join us for book club/prayer group focused on social justice and God! We can start by reading JUST COURAGE by Gary Haugen and go from there. Our first meeting is going to be on Tuesday, March 31 at Kim’s apartment: 1719 35th St. APT. 4 in Georgetown. Call! 408 306 2798. We will have pizza.
Sunshine Cleaning
Meet us at the Chinatown metro stop at 6:30. The movie Sunshine Cleaning is supposed to be really good! Going to see it at the Gallery Place Stadium 14 which is right off the Chinatown metro exit. Thinking about supper afterward, movie is at 6:50 (other showing is at 9:20). Let Rachael O. know if this time works for everyone interested.
Society of St. Andrew Celebration and Potato Drop Saturday, March 28
To celebrate the work of the Society of St. Andrew ministries and to raise awareness about hunger, FUMC is hosting a special celebration event and Potato Drop on Saturday, March 28 at 1:00 pm in the fellowship hall. The Potato Drop will begin at 2:00 pm. The celebration will feature a presentation on the Society of St Andrew end-hunger ministries, remarks by Mike Waldmann, Executive Director of the Society of St. Andrew, and reflections by Fairlington members about their involvement in Fairlington’s hunger ministries. The Potato Drop will take place in the large parking lot immediately following the presentations. Come help unload a truck load of potatoes that will be delivered to food banks and shelters to the area. This is a family-friendly event with activities planned for small children. Please RSVP for the celebration and sign up to volunteer for the Potato Drop in the fellowship hall between services or contact Barbara Gomez at 703-671-7410 or bgblank@verizon.net. Light refreshments will be served.
Reminder: Justice to Others Service Day
Hi everyone!
Just wanted to remind you all that Sunday is the day of Service at Carpenter’s Shelter in Alexandria. The shelter is located at the intersection of First St and Henry St. Please arrive between 6:00-6:15 AM to start preparing the breakfast. Matt has waffles to use for cooking. Here are the needs remaining:
Oatmeal/Grits
Syrup
Fruit Syrups (which I can make with Jelly and Sugar)
Whipped Cream
Bacon
Eggs
If you would like to help, please email Matt, Jon, or Erin directly since comments do not automatically generate a notification.
Erin: eaw12185@gmail.com
Matt:me@mattpritchard.com
Jon: jonborden04@msn.com
Thanks everyone!
Golf Tournament to Benefit Children with HIV/AIDS
Hi everyone,
Please pass on this info to anyone who might be interested in participating and thanks to all who are contributing their time and efforts to helping me spread the word!!
Erin
PLEASE JOIN JUBILEE CAMPAIGN FOR OUR
Inaugural Golf Tournament to benefit Jubilee Home IV, HIV/AIDS home for children in Mumbai, India
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20
Greens Fees, Lunch, Dinner, and Prizes: $200 for Individuals & $600 for Foursomes
Westfields Golf Club
Clifton, VA
Tee Off at 1:30 PM
Driving Range Opens: 11:30 AM
Website: www.golfforchange.weebly.com
Please RSVP by April 20, 2009 to erinweston@jubileecampaign.org or call (703) 503-0791 for more information.
DIY Funerals
Max Alexander lost his father and father-in-law within days of one another. One had a traditional funeral. For the other, they chose a less-orthodox, DIY funeral which he talks about in an article in Smithsonian Magazine. In light of our recent discussions, I thought you might find it interesting.
“I suppose people whose loved ones are missing in action or lost at sea might envy the rest of us, for whom death typically leaves a corpse, or in the polite language of funeral directors, ‘the remains,’” Alexander writes. “Yet for all our desire to possess this tangible evidence of a life once lived, we’ve become oddly squeamish about our dead… According to advocates, home after-death care is… more meaningful for the living.”
For the full text of the article (v. interesting) go here: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/Presence-of-Mind-Which-Way-Out.html
I found the article through GOOD, a great magazine about all sorts of stuff. Blog post can be found here: http://www.good.is/?p=16538
Friday Night Movie Outing – NOW AT 7PM
AMC THEATER HAS CHANGED THE START TIME TO 7 PM
Let’s all go out to the movies this Friday Night and see “The Reader”! It’s playing in Shirlington at the AMC Theater and starts at 7:15. And for those that can make it, how about dinner; 6:00 at the Thai restaurant. If you can make it to dinner, I’ll need a head count by 3:00 Friday; so I can make reservation. I would also suggest purchasing your movie ticket in advance!!!! Then there’s the option for dessert after the movie???
Justice to Others (A Day of Service for Lent)
Hi all:
So we have our time and space secured for the service project. It will be next Sunday, March 29 at Carpenter’s Shelter: 930 N Henry St, Alexandria, VA 22314
We will be serving breakfast around 8 AM, so we will need to get there rather early. We’re thinking waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, and the regular coffee/tea/juice deal. I think if we secure the supplies on Saturday and got to the kitchen between 6:00-6:30 AM on Sunday, we should be able to whip up a breakfast worth noting.
Please let me know if you would like to join in the cooking, and/or if you would like to help by providing some of the food we need. Thanks!
Sunday Morning Conversation about Holy Grounds
The morning worship community has been having a series of Lenten conversations before worship each week. Previous ones have included Jan’s Sabbatical, Membership, and the Role of Pastors. We’ll be having a discussion on human trafficking in the U.S. in a couple of weeks.
This week we’re having a discussion about Holy Grounds. I’ll be trying to help people understand how we function as a community and who we are.
It would be much better, however, if, in the model of our community, I am not the only one sharing. That’s where you come in! Would you consider being a part of this conversation next Sunday (March 19) morning at 9:30? Let me know at matt@fpcusa.org or comment to this post if you can make it.
NCAA Tournament
I don’t know how many people would be interested, but I created a NCAA Tournament bracket group through Yahoo! Groups. It’s really easy to set up, and I thought it might be fun.
Group name is Holy Grounds
Password is holygrounds
http://tournament.fantasysports.yahoo.com/t1/register/joinprivategroup_assign_team?GID=147470&P=holygrounds
Baked good of your choice (cupcakes, cookies fresh from my kitchen) to the winner!
Birthday Carpool
Those who live/work near 3846 King St, we’ll meet in the parking lot at about 6:30 and take me minimum number of cars necessary to Jen’s. Let me know if you’re planning to carpool so we ‘ll be on the lookout for you: 434-962-4927.
The Unnamed Concubine
I thought many of you would really enjoy listening to Jan’s sermon about The Unnamed Concubine in Judges 19 from this past Sunday morning worship gathering. Jan’s sermons are consistently great, but this one is particularly good. It’s available as an MP3.
Jan put a transcript of it on her blog as well.
Can’t wait to hear your reflections!
Learn to Sew!
Sarah Laryea, a member of Fairlington UMC, used to make clothes for a living in Ghana. She’s interested in teaching people her trade and is hosting a class this Saturday at 12PM in the Parlor at Fairlington UMC. We’ll cover some basic stuff in this class and then get to more advanced things like actually making shirts or dresses in later classes. If you’re interested please call or email Dave Moore (703.869.4441, cruguru@gmail.com)
peace,
dave m.
Stations of the Cross: Resources
Let’s keep a running conversation here about thoughts/ ideas/ other stuff we come across that might be helpful:
This is what the Pope JPII recited during the Stations. Did you know, btw, that he meditated on the stations in the days before his death?
Stabat Mater is a thirteenth century Roman Catholic hymn that meditates on the suffering of Mary during the crucifixion. Here is a youtube video with the hymn beautifully sung.
BTW, does anyone have a soundtrack to the Passion movie?
Another Opportunity to Support the Stikkers
You once again wonderful opportunity to spend time with Dave Stikkers at his residence – Sunrise on Duke Street. His stay there has been extended through March 15 and we are againing looking for people to hang out with Dave.
As most of you know, Dave Stikkers is a 41 year old leader in our congregation with frontal lobe dementia. This transition has not been easy as the staff at Sunrise cannot provide 24-hour minute to minute oversight.
If you would like to spend An Evening with Dave for a 3PM-7PM or a 7PM-7AM shift sometime over the next two weeks, please contact Natalie at office@fpcusa.org.
The overnight shift involves simply sleeping in the recliner in Dave’s room and spending time with him if he awakens. The 3PM-7PM shift involves just hanging out and having dinner with him if you wish. There is no physical or medical care required at all. No administration of medication, etc. Just stay with him and make sure he isn’t disturbing the other residents.
It is a blessing and a pleasure to be able to share this time with Dave. And it will give Dave’s family and the compassionate Sunrise staff some peace of mind.
Is there a shift you would like to offer any day March 12-15?
Thanks and blessings this Lenten Season.
Stations of the Cross
Hey All,
I’m in charge of the “Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem” station. If anyone wants to help me out with basic research and prep, let me know!
Lisa
All FPC Work Day
We’re gearing up for this Saturday’s Work Day. Are you attending? We’ll begin at 8:30am and work until 1:00 or 1:30. Then we’ll have a little cook out and enjoy each others company.
We will focus on organizing the
Stage
Main Office
Volunteer Office
Lower Level
Kitchens &
Children’s Room’s
We’re hoping this will not only help us prepare for all of the activities that are being held in our building, but also build relationships. Nothing like good old fashion work two bring people together!
There are three time slots to choose from 8:30 – 11:00, 11:00 – 1:30 or for the whole thing 8:30 – 1:30. Email Natalie to let her know what time you’ll be there. Read more
St. Patrick’s day parade today!
St. Patricks day parade today at 12:30 on King’s St. Meet at King’s & Fayette St.
