Move Assistance Requested
Michael Dennis, the organist for Fairlington Presbyterian Church is looking for some help; please see the email he sent Hari below……… If you can help please contact Hari
Hari,
I’ve finally nailed down some info about what help I could use for my move. It’s Saturday, August 6 and I can start at 8AM.
I need a couple of things:
1. Some helpers to load my U-Haul. I have an elevator reserved starting at 8AM that morning and just need to get everything out and on to the truck as quickly as possible.
2. Delivery of extra furniture to the church. It can all go on the back of the U-Haul, and we make a stop on the way to Reston. Or, someone with a pickup might be able to take it separately.
3. Two people to follow me to Reston: One to drive my car and one to follow and take that driver back to Alexandria.
I don’t actually need any help unloading or unpacking in Reston – I have soccer players and coworkers who are going to pitch in on that end. I hope to get loaded and drive out there in the morning and be done with that much by early afternoon.
Thanks for helping me find people!
Michael
1/2 Price Burger Time
WOW! Can you believe it, it’s Memorial weekend……. That makes Monday a holiday and 1/2 price burgers at noon. So if your in town make plans to stop by Crystal City Sports Pub for a great meal in the company of your friends. And the first round of Ice Water is on my tab!
RANGO
Hey All – I’m thinking about going to see the movie Rango tonight at Potomac Yard. If you want to see it in Digital the show starts at 6:30 or in a normal view at 7:00. Send me a text, drop me an email or give me a call if you’d like to meet up. Jon
Samuel Beckett’s
For all that would like to join me I will be going to the New Irish Pub – Samuel Beckett’s in Shirlington this Friday at 7pm. If interested drop me a line at jonborden04@msn.com
Food for Thought…
OK Food Fans! Who’s up for going and checking out the newest pub in Shirlington – Samuel Beckett’s Irish Pub…… I’m up for either Friday or Saturday night and will make the reservation depending on the greater preference. It could be like 7pm Friday night or 6:30pm Saturday night? Please vote by noon Friday so I have time to announce the winner, pick up stragglers and make reservations. jonborden04@msn.com
IKEA Run…..
OK! As promised here’s the update for going to IKEA this Saturday. If you’re planning on going meet me in parking lot of Fairlington Presbyterian Church for a 10:30 am departure. I still only know of three of us that are going, so that leaves three seats available in my truck; if you want to car pool, and I’m still willing to haul your stuff back; providing we don’t exceed the truck bed capacity! If you want to car pool or need me to haul stuff back please let me know sooner then later…… 
Jonborden04@msn.com
The Rite
It is a Drama! A Thriller! Suspenseful! Based on a True Story and playing in Theaters starting this Friday. So mark your calendars for Saturday night and lets go to the movies; it starts at 7:50 (recommend you buy your ticket early) My thoughts are we can meet at Gallery Place Metro by 5:30 and choose a place to eat or you can just meet us at the theater; I plan to have a seat by 7:30! It’s playing at the Regal Gallery Place in China Town and if you know folks that are interested in joining us at this event but don’t get this message please feel free to pass it along. Jonborden04@msn.com
The Rite
It is a Drama! A Thriller! Suspenseful! Based on a True Story and playing in Theaters starting Friday 28 Jan 2011. So mark your calendars for Saturday 29 Jan and we’ll grab some dinner; then head to the movies. Right now it’s listed as only playing at the Regal Gallery Place in China Town and I know we can find a place to eat down there. As the date gets closer I’ll post all the particulars; in the mean time mark your calendar and get ready for a great night. If you know folks that are interested in joining you at this event but don’t get this message please feel free to pass it along. Jonborden04@msn.com
IKEA Run
This past Monday afternoon at burgers a couple of folks expressed a need to go to IKEA; so I suggested and they agreed we’d make an IKEA run using my truck; which can hold up to six folks and a fair amount of stuff in the bed. So as of right now there are 3 of us going on Saturday morning 29 Jan. If you want to join us in car pooling or following in your own car, you’re all welcome and as long as we don’t exceed the capacity of the back of my truck I’ll haul your stuff back to your place. The only thing I ask, if you are going; is to let me know if you need a ride and or will need space in my truck for your stuff. I figure we can meet at Fairlington Presbyterian Church around 10:00 and proceed from there. Jonborden04@msn.com
Black Swan
No plans on Saturday Night?
Then how about joining me for dinner and a movie in Shirlington?
Dinner location will be by majority vote to one of the fine establishments in Shirlington between 5:00 and 5:30. The move is at the AMC Theater in Shirlington and starts at 7:30; recommend purchasing your ticket before dinner After the movie options include – getting a drink and discussing the movie, getting frozen yogurt and discussing the move, going home and not discussing the movie or all the above. If you are interested let me know by email jonborden04@msn.com
Black Swan
Runtime:1 hr. 43 min.
(R) Strong sexual content, disturbing violent images, language and some drug use.
Nina (Natalie Portman) is a ballerina whose passion for the dance rules every facet of her life. When the company’s artistic director decides to replace his prima ballerina for their opening production of ”Swan Lake,” Nina is his first choice. She has competition in newcomer Lily (Mila Kunis) however. While Nina is perfect for the role of the White Swan, Lily personifies the Black Swan. As rivalry between the two dancers transforms into a twisted friendship, Nina’s dark side begins to emerge
Cast: Natalie Portman, Mila Kunis, Vincent Cassel, Barbara Hershey, Winona Ryder, Benjamin Millepied
Director: Darren Aronofsky
Genres: Showbiz DramaPsychological ThrillerThriller
Friends Don’t Let Friends Move Alone
Our Friend Hari is praying that he can finally move this Saturday from 10-2 and can use all the help he can get. So I ask you to check your schedules and please let him know if you can help.
Thanks,
Jon
Sept. 11 – Giant Yard Sale and Chicken BBQ
Hey All,
Are friend Dave Moore asked me to pass this on for all who are interested. I help cook last year and can at least testify the chicken was good.
So here are the stats:
8am – 2pm – Fairlington United Methodist Church – Outreach Committee hosts a giant yard sale on Saturday, September 11, 2010 in the Fellowship Hall. A roomful of household items and children’s clothing! SAME DAY – Fairlington United Methodist Men’s group Chicken BBQ from 10:30am until 4pm. Complete Chicken Dinner $8.00 (1/2 chicken, baked beans, slaw, roll & drink). 1/2 chicken only $6.00. ALSO vendors can rent a space for $10 to set up their own yard sale in the parking lot. Bring your own tables and pay the BBQ cashier. Vendor sale can be open from 8am-4pm.
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/gms/1941049216.html
Ok Sports Fans & Non-Sports Fans Alike!
It’s a holiday weekend (something about Labor Day, I think) and that can only mean one thing…… Monday night Burgers is at noon; per our standard operating procedures for holidays. So sleep in, eat a lite breakfast and bring your appetite to Crystal City Sports Pud for good company and grub. If you want to skip breakfast maybe they’ll throw a fried egg on your burger and you can call it brunch!
‘Visiting Matt in Pittsburgh’
To all,
I don’t know who’s planning on going, but as of right know I am. My plans are to leave early in the day on Friday; to beat out potential traffic and be able to enjoy the trip. If there is anyone who would like to car pool with me or have me haul something for you please let me know; I can take up to 4 passengers and cargo.
Jon
Good Day All and Happy 4th of july
So have a little story to tell you. Early last week Jan and Hari ask if I could help set up or close up after the 4th of July Sunday service and I agreed to close things up after the service. Then this morning just after 9am, while I was getting ready for church, I got a call from Katherine Stikkers asking for help. She was to be reading scripture during the service and staying after to pray with anyone who needs it. Well as fate would have it; little Ryan has strep throat and now she can’t make it. Chris Hatfield had already agreed to read scripture, so she was calling to ask if I could stay after the service and pray with anyone who needed it. Of course I agreed and told her I’d be praying Ryan got better and she didn’t get sick.
I arrived for the morning service just before 10 and wondered around talking with a few folks; then as the service started I quietly found a seat in the last pew; to hear the stand in pasture given a great sermon. As the service finished and folks made their way out, I made my way to the front of the sanctuary to see if anyone would come up for prayer. Just getting up from the front pew was Nancy; for reasons at the time she didn’t understand her granddaughter (Elaina) had lead her to the front of the church on this morning; so I stopped and asker how things were going. Not wanting to go into great detail here I can just tell you it was a tearful conversation for her; Nancy is a proud women. She is still trying to save her house and has a lawyer trying to help; which sounds promising. The problem is, she is about $600 short in being able to pay the lawyer to file paperwork in court this coming Thursday. It turns out she had the money but lost it to a family member she thought she could trust.
I don’t tell this story to ask for money; that I guaranteed her she would have by Wednesday night. I tell this story as a witness to how God works in our lives. When Jan first emailed and asked for help I wasn’t inclined to help, and then Hari called and left me a message; I knew it was something I should do. The phone call from Katherine to ask if I would stand in for her at the last minute; which was a no brainer too say yes to; and to be honest I knew the likely hood of anyone coming up front was very slim. (Very selfish thinking on my part I know.) Nancy and Elaina usually sit somewhere in the middle of the sanctuary, but today Elaina lead Nancy to the very front. So as it turns out I was the one to come forward; to be humbled by the plight of Nancy and her strength to keep moving forward. To be reminded of all the gifts God has given me and that they are not mine to keep, but to be shared with those in need.
I pray we all recognize the gifts the Lord has given us and are hearts are open to all.
Jon
HIGH NOON
OK 1/2 price burger fans; Monday is another holiday and with all Monday holidays 1/2 price burgers is at High Noon.
Let’s Go to a Concert……
Stephanie and I are going to see Tim McGraw with special guest Lady Antebellum and Love and Theft Tickets, Saturday July 10th at Jiffy Lube Live. The concert starts at 7pm, but we if get down there by 5pm we can tailgate/picnic; then head in for the great music and a great time!
Lawn tickets are on sale for $41.85 each (ticket and associated fees) and can be purchased at Livenation.com.
Hope to see you all there!
Jon
What can I bring?
-Small purses / bags (12 inches x12 inches or smaller) / backpacks
-One sealed bottle of water, 32oz bottles or less!
-Small, personal (tote-type) umbrellas
-Blankets
-Binoculars
-Personal lawn chairs – seat must be no higher than 9 inches off the ground
-Limited food is now allowed into the venue. Food can be stored in a one-gallon clear plastic bag, limit one per person.
CARPENTER’S COOK-OFF VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Carpenter’s Shelter is starting the process of looking for volunteers to support their 8th Annual Cook-Off; to be held Saturday 25 April 2010. This family friendly event will generate funds in support of their Transitional Services program, benefitting formerly homeless children and families. I look at this as a great way to personally support the community and ask for you to join me in volunteering. I have already contacted their volunteer coordinator and have listed the “TENTATIVE” list of volunteers need below; the actual list is due out shortly. My goal is to recruit as many volunteers as I can from the Fairlington Presbyterian Church Community (HG and morning service) and possibly some of our Methodist friends and present us a group of volunteers. Please review the list and if you feel so moved to volunteer for one of the many positions need, I ask that you contact me ASAP and mark the date on your calendar. JonBorden@msn.com
Volunteer Roles:
- Set-up (10 volunteers) 9:30am – 12:00pm
- Clean-Up (20 volunteers) 2:30am – 4:00pm
- Volunteer Check-In Shift 1 (4 volunteers) Shift One: 11:00am –1:00pm
- Volunteer Check-In Shift 2 Shift Two: 1:00pm- 3:00pm
- Greeters Shift 1 (4 volunteers) Shift One: 11:00am –1:00pm
- Greeters Shift 2 Shift Two: 1:00pm- 3:00pm
- Information Corner (2 volunteers) 11:30am – 3:30pm
- Ticket Sales Shift 1 (4 volunteers) Shift One: 11:30am –1:30pm
- Ticket Sales Shift 2 Shift Two: 1:30pm- 3:00pm
- Parking Attendants (4 volunteers) 12:00 pm -2:00 pm
- Restaurant Runners/ Servers Shift 1 (20 volunteers) Shift One: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Restaurant Runners/ Servers Shift 2 Shift Two: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Drink Servers (4 volunteers)Shift One: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Shift Two: 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
- Children’s Corner (4 volunteers) Shift One: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Shift One: 1:30 –4:00pm
- Table Bussers (4 volunteers)Shift One: 12:00 am – 2:00 pm Shift Two: 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
- Raffle & Awards (4 volunteers)Shift One: 11:30am –1:30pm Shift Two: 1:30pm –3:00 pm
Please note that in order to easily coordinate volunteers, the Carpenter’s Shelter has asked that all volunteers provide their top three (ranked) desired volunteer roles. If you would like their descriptions of these roles, let me know and I can send you that information.
PS. There may also be opportunities to volunteer to serve on the advance team to do work prior to the day of the event; I will post that info as it becomes available.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria
Ok! So we’ve been bottled in with Snow, Snow and more Snow, and a little bout with cold rainy days… It’s now time to get out and enjoy what should be a mild sunny Saturday and here’s what I’m thinking!
“The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria on March 6, 2010 kicks off the holiday. The event includes a dog show with judging for everything from the smallest dog to the dog and master who look most alike. The parade begins at 12:30 p.m. with the best bagpipers around. Visit the sponsor’s website <http://www.ballyshaners.org/content.aspx?page=2§ion=1> for more information.”
Details – There is a Classic Car Show at 10am and the dog show is at 10:30. What I’m thinking about, is getting down there by 11:30 and finding a place to hang out, watch the parade, enjoy the sun, then grab lunch!
If you are interested in meeting up and going or meeting up in Old Town please let me know. Jonborden04@msn.com
Holy Grounds and Finances
Hi Folks – So we’ve broached the subject many of times and now it’s time to move forward with some action. On the 17th planning meeting we have time slotted to have a formal discussion and I thought I’d throw out some topics for you to chew on, like; Paying Rent for the time we spend using the Lower Level of the Church? Use of the word Tithing? Supporting Joanna and Margie in their missions? Supporting your own charity or picking one to support? Thoughts on Holy Grounds having a line item in the church budget we fund? The discussion is open to all and all are invited to attend and participate.