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Joanna is coming!

sreinitz — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:39:04 +0000

Hello HG friends!

I have fantastic news! The wonderful Joanna Geiger is back in the country and will be sharing at HG on Sunday night (this week – January 8). Many of you know her, but for those of you who don’t, Joanna is a former Holy Groundser who has spent the last several years serving overseas with YWAM in Thailand and Australia. She’s going to be leading Sunday night and talking some about her experiences. She would love to see everyone. Service starts at 6 pm – hope everyone can make it!

Thanks all!

Steph

Please pray…

sreinitz — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:10:02 +0000

Hi friends -

I’m posting to ask for your prayers for some friends of mine. My good friends Dale & Hannah in Pittsburgh just had a baby girl named Ruby. She was just diagnosed with a very serious heart defect (two holes in her heart) and has been admitted to the hospital. She’s having trouble breathing and hasn’t gained any weight since birth, even though she’s already 6 weeks old. The doctors can’t seem to get her to gain any weight. To make the situation even more heartbreaking, their son passed away at birth a year and a half ago because of an undetected complication during childbirth. They are now at the point of fearing the loss of their second baby in two years. I can’t even imagine.

I’m heading to Pittsburgh tomorrow morning to stay with them until Tuesday and watch their 4 year old daughter, Lindy, so they can be at the hospital. Please pray for healing for Ruby, for strength and rest for Dale & Hannah, and for peace for me. It’s minor compared to what they’re going through, but I have a staff retreat in two weeks and this is the worst possible time to take off 2 days. Not really sure how it’s going to work.

Thank you all! I’ll try to keep you posted.

Steph

Next couple weeks

sreinitz — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 15:58:24 +0000

Hi friends! Just an update on the next couple of weeks at HG. Whitney is leading tomorrow (July 3), I’m leading the following week (July10), and Hari is up the 17th. If you’re available to lead after that, let me know and I’ll add you to the whiteboard tomorrow night. Happy 4th of July!

Steph

Tonight – Ryan leading

sreinitz — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:42:40 +0000

Hey friends -

Ryan Page is going to lead at HG tonight (thanks Ryan!) – See you all at 6!

Steph

Tonight!

sreinitz — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 21:15:11 +0000

Hey all – Since no one appears to be able/willing to lead tonight, I’m thinking we officially cancel for the evening. Lauren and I are at our place, considering ordering Thai food, text me ASAP if you’re interested in joining us for dinner (or just hanging out). Thanks all!

Steph

Leader for tonight

sreinitz — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 15:45:35 +0000

Hi friends – Lauren and I realized we don’t have a plan for HG tonight. Anyone up for leading tonight (or in the next couple weeks for that matter)?

Farewell Party for Josh (& Lauren – kind of :))

sreinitz — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:21:14 +0000

Hey all -

So our dear friend Josh is back from training, but sadly only for a couple of weeks before heading to Germany for good. We decided to send both he and Lauren off in style (even though Lauren is staying for a bit) with the first barbeque of the summer. The festivities will take place on Friday, May 20 at the Dale’s house. We’ll fire up the grill sometime around 6 pm (“we” may or may not actually be the Dale’s who might still be at work) and we’ll plan to eat between 6:30 and 7 pm but you can come whenever you get off work. I’ll try to help coordinate food, so let me know if you’re willing to bring something and what that something might be Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Steph

HG – Plan for May

sreinitz — Wed, 04 May 2011 01:43:29 +0000

Hello all -

For those of you that missed the planning meeting last week, we thought we should fill you in on a couple of things. The plan for the foreseeable future is to go back to a 6:00 pm start time with different members of our community leading discussions each evening. We are also going to do a focus on Fear for the next several weeks. We have leaders scheduled for the next several weeks and will be adding to the schedule as we go. Finally, we decided to make a donation to Carpenter’s Shelter on behalf of Holy Grounds.

That’s the quick summary – I’ll be posting separately about a couple special events and a volunteer need we have. Hope to see you all next week!

Steph

HG Planning Meeting this week

sreinitz — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 00:06:28 +0000

Hi all -

We’ve now reached the end of Lent and therefore our trial period of meeting with the Methodists over lunch. This week, we’re returning to the 6:30 pm time slot and will meet to talk about what we want to do for our worship service moving forward. I hope to see you all there!

Steph

Game night tomorrow at Steph’s!

sreinitz — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 03:30:58 +0000

Hi friends – So there are a few of us with a hankering for Monopoly so we’re playing at my place tomorrow night (Friday). Come by anytime after 6 pm and we can order food if people are hungry. Call or text me if you need directions – 612.708.0793. And no, you’re not required to play Monopoly, you can just come by and hang out if you want.

Easter Sunrise Service

sreinitz — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:25:39 +0000

Hi all – Thought it was time to share the official plan for Easter. We are doing the traditional HG Easter Service at 6 am on Sunday (I know, I know, it’s crazy early but the sun rises at 6:25 and you can go back to bed). The service will be held at the Joanna Geiger Baptism Memorial Park (otherwise known as one of the little decks shooting into the water at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria). Easiest access is to go to the end of Pendleton Street where it hits the water. Jan is bringing coffee, Lauren and I are bringing food of some nature — feel free to bring something to contribute but don’t feel obligated. See you all there!

Steph

Hanging out Saturday Night

sreinitz — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:55:19 +0000

Hello friends -

So Whitney had the great idea that it’s time for a Guapo’s night. Therefore, we’re going to meet up at Guapo’s at 5:30 pm on Saturday for dinner and sangaritas (or your drink of choice) and then head back to my place to hang out and play games, watch whatever sporting event in on TV, etc. Shoot me an email or text (612.708.0793) if you want to join us so I know how many to get a table for! Thanks friends!

Steph

Lent study with the Methodists starting March 13

sreinitz — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:35:51 +0000

Hello everyone -

As many of you have seen in the emails from Jen and previous posts, we are exploring some possible collaboration with a group from the Methodist church next door. As part of that experiment, we are going to do a season of joint Bible study during the Lenten season leading up to Easter. Starting March 13 and running until Easter, there will not be regular Holy Grounds in the evening. Instead we will meet in the Fairlington Pres basement at 12:30 pm to do a joint Bible study focused on the parables of Jesus. Ricardo from Fairlington UMC will be leading. Once we get through this season, we will re-evaluate and decide if we want to continue or go back to our normal schedule. Thanks all – let me know if you have any questions!

Steph

Game Night This Friday

sreinitz — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 02:27:55 +0000

Hi all – Just a reminder that we’re doing a game night at church on Friday night starting at 7 pm. Bring a snack and games to share and feel free to bring friends! See you all then!

Steph

Game Night with the Methodists – March 4

sreinitz — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 02:54:47 +0000

Hello all -

As I think most of you have heard, we have decided to begin doing some more intentional collaboration with the Methodists across the street. Jen will provide more details about our most recent conversation with them, but to kick off our new partnership, we’ve decided to do one of the things HG does best – a good old-fashioned game night!

We will be meeting in the basement at our Fairlington on Friday evening, March 4 starting at 7 pm. Please join us and bring your favorite games and a snack to share. Feel free to invite friends – the more the merrier!

Thanks all! See you then!

Steph

Movie Night with the Methodists

sreinitz — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:16:48 +0000

Hi Holy Grounds – Ashley Moore from Fairlington UMC asked me to post this and invite you all to join their “Fairlington Flicks Night” on Friday night. They need RSVPs so check out the details and email Dave if you want to join!

Please join the Green Team and Church and Society for our next
Fairlington (Methodist) Flicks Night. We will be watching “Food,
Inc.”, an Academy Award nominee (more info at
http://www.foodincmovie.com/ ), coming up on Friday, February 11th, at
7:00 pm in FUMC’s social hall. Food Matters
(http://www.foodmattersva.com/) will be catering this event! Come
enjoy soup, bread and salad made with local ingredients. All for only
$10 a person! Please let us know if you have any dietary
restrictions. RSVP this week by Thursday for dinner portion to Dave
Moore (cruguru@gmail.com).Thanks!

Game Night – Steph’s place tonight

sreinitz — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:54:02 +0000

Hey all – Game night at my house tonight for anyone interested. Anytime after 6:30 pm…bring any games you want. And per Jon Borden’s request, football will be on the TV Shoot me a text or email if you’re coming – 612.708.0793 or sreinitz@hotmail.com.

See you all tonight!

Steph

Holy Grounds Prayer Night on Sunday – 6:30 pm

sreinitz — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:25:54 +0000

Hello all – we’re going to spend Sunday night praying for Holy Grounds and asking for God’s guidance for us as a service and a community. We would love to have you join us. We will meet at 6:30 pm in the basement. Thanks all!

Burgers Monday at noon

sreinitz — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 02:13:07 +0000

Hi friends – Since Monday is a national holiday, our tradition is to move burgers to noon at Crystal City Sports Pub instead of in the evening. We will meet anyone who can make it on the 3rd floor at noon! See you there!

Guapos tomorrow night

sreinitz — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 01:06:42 +0000

Hi all – A group of us decided to head to Guapo’s tomorrow night (Friday) for drinks and food after work. If you care to join us we’re heading down about 6:45 pm. Shoot me an email or text (612.708.0793) if you want to join us so I can get a big enough table. Thanks all!

Steph

HG Meeting Sunday

sreinitz — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:19:16 +0000

Hey all – Just a reminder that we’ll be meeting on Sunday evening (January 9) at 5 pm to talk about the future of Holy Grounds. We really want everyone’s input, so please make an effort to be there. Besides, we’re going to order pizza and who doesn’t love pizza? See you then!

Steph

White Elephant Party Tonight – 6 pm!

sreinitz — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 19:46:31 +0000

Just a reminder that tonight is Holy Grounds annual Christmas white elephant gift exchange. Bring a wrapped gift, preferably something you already own, to exchange. The tackier the better Feel free to also bring snacks/munchies/drinks, etc. We will start tonight at 6 pm.

We’re also adding a little something this year… As a reminder that community is outward as well as inward, we will be collecting non-perishable items to be donated to an as-yet-to-be-determined place of need.

See you all tonight!

Casa Chiri Volunteer Opportunity – next weekend!

sreinitz — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:26:40 +0000

Hey all – Don’t forget to let John & Sarah know if you can help with the Casa Chiri Thanksgiving event next Saturday! They posted about it earlier — http://www.fairlingtonholygrounds.org/2010/11/03/volunteer-opportunity-nov-20/

Thank you!

Game Night on Friday

sreinitz — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:28:04 +0000

Hey all -

My best friend and her family are in town starting tomorrow and I’d love for everyone to meet them. Therefore, it’s time for game night at my place on Friday! Feel free to come over anytime after 6 and let me know if you want pizza for dinner. Bring any games you want as well. Call my cell if you need directions! 612.708.0793. See you Friday!

Burgers Tomorrow

sreinitz — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 02:18:06 +0000

Hi friends – So I know sometimes we do burgers at noon on federal holidays like tomorrow, but several of us still have to work (i.e. me and Jen), so we’re still going to do burgers at 6 pm tomorrow. Hope to see you then!

Anyone have a game buzzer I can borrow?

sreinitz — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:53:18 +0000

Hi friends -

For my upcoming staff retreat, I need a buzzer for a trivia game. Does anyone own Taboo or similar game with a buzzer I can borrow for a couple days?

Thanks!

Steph

Dinner & Game Night Tonight!

sreinitz — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 15:01:48 +0000

Hi friends! Jen Gillett has friends in town this weekend and wants to introduce them to her typical life in DC – which means we’re going to Guapos followed by game night at my place. Guapos at 6 pm…let me know if you’re coming and I’ll go early to get us a table. Otherwise, feel free to meet us afterwards for game night at my place!

Steph

Birthday Dinner for Jon

sreinitz — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:11:11 +0000

Hi all! So it was Jon’s birthday last week and since I was out of town and couldn’t celebrate properly, I thought the only appropriate way to remedy the situation was chicken quesadillas at Guapos (did you really have any doubt that’s where we’d go?) I would like to invite you all to join us for an early dinner THIS Sunday (Sept 12) prior to HG. The plan is to meet at Guapos around 5 pm…email or text me if you’d like to come so I can go early and get us a table! Thanks all!

Steph

HG Tonight

sreinitz — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 18:01:49 +0000

Hi all – We’ve had a bit of a change in plans and I will be leading tonight on the topic of our blessings. See you then!

Steph

Game Night Tonight!

sreinitz — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:06:47 +0000

Hi friends! For those of you not in Pittsburgh this weekend, I’m hosting game night tonight at my place. Feel free to come over anytime after 6 pm. I’m planning to order pizza for dinner, so let me know if you want in on that. Call if you need directions – 612.708.0793.

Steph

World Cup Viewing Party at Steph’s

sreinitz — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:05:25 +0000

Hey all -

Sarah instigated the idea of watching the World Cup at my place tomorrow and I thought it was a fabulous idea. Feel free to come over anytime after 2 pm (game starts at 2:30 pm). Feel free to bring snacks and drinks if you want. See you then!!!

Steph

Holy Grounds Tomorrow Night

sreinitz — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:47:37 +0000

Hi friends -

For HG tomorrow night, I want to have a conversation about Holy Grounds itself – both the community and the Sunday-evening service. Communities like ours evolve and change and I think it’s time to have a conversation about what we are and want to be — and how that impacts things like Sunday nights. Please join us if you can, the more voices speaking into this the better. We’ll start at 6:30 pm (per usual). Thanks all!

Steph

Game/Movie Night at Steph’s Tonight

sreinitz — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:56:11 +0000

Hey folks -

If anyone would like to, I’m having people over to my place (3813 Florence Dr. #3, Alexandria) this evening for game and/or movie night (depending on our mood). Let’s say anytime after 6:30 pm. Eat dinner before you come…or if people are hungry we can order pizza too. Please bring any games/movies we may want! Call if you have questions – 612.708.0793. Thanks all!

Steph

1/2 Price Burgers – NOON on Monday

sreinitz — Sat, 29 May 2010 19:49:57 +0000

Hi all - Matt Pritchard is theoretically going to be passing through DC around lunch time on Monday so we thought we would do burgers at noon instead of 6 pm on Monday so he can join us. Find us on the 3rd floor of Crystal City Sports Pub Monday at noon! Happy weekend!

Alright people – help me out

sreinitz — Thu, 27 May 2010 23:17:21 +0000

Okay, folks – only 2 of you have said if you’re coming to barbeque Sunday. Help me out – tell me if you’re coming and what you’re willing to bring. Help a girl out!!!

Barbeque on Sunday!

sreinitz — Wed, 26 May 2010 01:48:45 +0000

Hi Friends!

In case you haven’t heard yet, we are going to barbeque on Sunday night instead of have the normal HG evening in honor of Memorial day weekend. My Costco card and I will take care of picking up meat (probably burgers and brats or something) and buns. Let me know if you can come and what you want to bring. Suggestions include: dessert, soda, chips, side dishes, condiments & cheese (although I think we have obsessive amounts of ketchup & mustard), other yummy thinks, etc…

Oh…and we need a grillmaster – any volunteers?

Thanks all – let me know if you’re coming so I can get an approximate headcount!

Steph

Newseum Tickets

sreinitz — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:04:15 +0000

Hi friends – So it turns out Newseum tickets are good for two consecutive days. My parents and I went today and our tickets (3 of them) are still good tomorrow if anyone feels like going. It’s a pretty cool museum and usually $20 a ticket. If you’re interested – call my cell 612.708.0793 and we’ll figure out how to get them to you!

Leading this week?

sreinitz — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:35:33 +0000

Hey friends!

Is anyone up for leading this week at HG? I am signed up but my folks are in town so I probably won’t be there. I’m happy to switch for someone in the next few weeks if that works for someone…

Thanks all!

Steph

Leader for this week and next

sreinitz — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:59:00 +0000

Hey friends!

As it turns out, we don’t have anyone to lead this Sunday or next Sunday and need a voluteer! This Sunday is supposed to be focused on the end of the gospels – what happened after the resurrection. The following Sunday is the beginning of our study of Acts (ch. 1-2). Unless, of course, something else is deeply moving you and you want to lead on that subject. Let me know if you can lead – I would love to but have to work this weekend and I’m going home next weekend.

Thanks all!

We Need YOU!!!

sreinitz — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:20:12 +0000

Hi all!

At the planning meeting last night, we decided to spend the next few months at HG focusing on the early church – particularly as found in the book of Acts. We’ll start the Sunday after Easter by focusing on the last couple chapters of John (John 20-21) that focus on the empty tomb, appearance to the disciples, etc (fittingly the stuff right after “Easter” in the gospels). Then we’ll begin looking at the book of Acts, taking a couple of chapters a week and focusing on whatever in those chapters speaks to the leader for the week. We filled in a couple weeks with leaders, but we need a lot more, particularly for the two weeks right after Easter (John 20-21 and Acts 1-2). Please let me know ASAP if you’d be willing to lead one of those weeks! Thanks all!

Steph

New Dinner Plan for Sunday Nights

sreinitz — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 01:10:33 +0000

Hey all! So at the planning meeting on Sunday, we decided to take a break from the traditional potluck on Sunday nights. For the month of April, we’ll going to skip the potluck. That said, we will still gather at 6 pm for a time of fellowship. If yoou want to bring dinner with you and eat then, you’re more than welcome, but you shouldn’t feel pressure to bring food. Program for the evening will still begin at 6:45 pm. We’ll try this for the month of April and then reassess. Thanks all!

Update

sreinitz — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:43:56 +0000

Hi all -

Thank you all for your prayers. I am still in DC and I’m staying for now. Grandma is stable in that she’s not getting worse, but they also don’t have any answers and if they can’t get her blood pressure down she will likelyhave a major stroke. She’s still very confused, but she’s happy in her state of confusion so that’s good.

In good news, I got confirmation that we can get into the apartment on Saturday morning. Thank you all for the offers to move me, with or without me I appreciate it and it may still be a real possibility. My hope is that she’ll stabilize and I can get moved, my sister can come and not miss her trip, and I can go home with her over Easter weekend.

Finally, please pray for my mom and aunts & uncles. They’ve been at the hospital constantly and they’re exhausted and trying to make really hard decisions at the same time. Thank you all!

Pray for wisdom

sreinitz — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 02:35:41 +0000

Hey all – I need your prayers for wisdom on what to do right now. My mom just called and my grandmother isn’t doing very well at all. She’s 95 and has been suffering mini strokes. They’ve had her in the hospital since Monday night. My mom called tonight and she’s getting to the point of delusional and they don’t know if she’s going to come out of it or not.

I am having a really hard time deciding what to do. I desperately want to go home, but we don’t know if now is the best time or not, because she’s been really up and down. Plus, I’m supposed to move on Saturday and the apartment I’m supposed to be moving into may or may not be water damaged from a burst pipe and may or may not be ready on Saturday (they say it will be but I’m skeptical). On top of that, my little sister and her boyfriend have a ticket to come here on Monday so it’s not exactly the ideal time to jump on a plane.

Please pray for me to have wisdom about what to do and if I do go, pray I can figure out all the details of what that means for everything here. Pray that if now isn’t the time to go that I have peace about that decision.

Thank you all!

This Weekend: Moving Party Saturday & Planning Meeting Sunday

sreinitz — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:42:15 +0000

Hey friends – Just a reminder that we have a couple things going on this weekend. First, many of you wonderful people are helping me move on Saturday (thank you). We’ll meet at my current place (200 Yoakum Pkwy, Alexandria) at 10 am. Let me know if you can join us so I can plan for lunch!

The planning meeting will be at 4:30 pm on Sunday. There are several things on the agenda – the plan for the next season of HG services, scheduling some service projects, to potluck or not to potluck, and the plan for the sunrise service on Easter.

Thanks all!

PS – Pray that I’m really moving on Saturday. Apparently a pipe broke in the building I’m moving into and there was “damage to the apartment.” They assure me I get to move in on Saturday but I’m a little nervous!

Anyone want to go to the Brad Paisley concert?

sreinitz — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:38:38 +0000

Hey friends -

Jon Borden and I are going to the Brad Paisley concert on May 22 at Jiffy Lube Live (formerly Nissan Pavillion). Anyone want to join us? Lawn seats are $35 and tickets went on sale this morning. If you want to come, jump on the website and buy yourself a lawn ticket! Here’s a link to the website – http://www.livenation.com/event/getEvent/eventId/419676?c=dm-3486207&p=46516059

Moving Party!!! March 27

sreinitz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:24:47 +0000

Hey all -

So in case you haven’t heard, I’m officially moving on March 27 and would love your help. I rented a truck so we should be able to do it in one trip. I’m picking up the truck at 9 am and have the elevator reserved at 10 am so I’m thinking we’ll get started about then. Let me know if you can help – I promise to at least feed you lunch!

Thanks!

Steph

Plan for Easter

sreinitz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:16:29 +0000

Hey friends – So it was decided last night that we aren’t going to meet on the evening of Easter (April 4). We are going to do a sunrise service of some sort that morning, however, and Jan would love help with an Easter egg hunt for the kids that morning. Details about the sunrise service will follow after our March 28 planning meeting. I’ll keep you posted!

Holy Grounds Planning Mtg – March 28

sreinitz — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 02:11:53 +0000

Hey all -

We will be having a Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday, March 28 at 4:30 pm to plan the next few months of worship. Come join us!!!

Steph

Girls group this week

sreinitz — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:27:25 +0000

Hi all -

Girls group this week is relocating to Guapos in Shirlington at 7:00 pm. Join us for margaritas in honor of Fat Tuesday! Thanks ladies!

Steph

Anyone else stir crazy?

sreinitz — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:59:41 +0000

Hey all -

I’m a little stir crazy and Lauren, Jon, and I are heading to lunch at Guapos in Shirlington – should get there about 12:15 pm. I don’t know how stuck you all are, but if you can get out and want to join us, let me know you’re coming! Call my cell 612.708.0793!

Steph

Schedule for the next few months

sreinitz — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:31:02 +0000

Hello everyone! I wanted to post an update with the HG schedule for the next few months since our discussion last Sunday. There are still several open teaching spots, so please let me know if you’re willing to fill in one night. Thanks!

In January and early February we’ll be continuing our focus on Spiritual Practices.

January 24 – Contemplative Prayer/Meditation – led by Lakesha Bradshaw (back by popular demand) with an intro to media inspirations next week.

January 31 – Media Inspirations – led by Scott

February 7 – Confession/Sin – led by Emily

Starting February 14, we’ll begin our Lent series which focuses on the last 7 sayings of Jesus. Each leader will help us reflect on each phrase.

February 14 – Father forgive them, for they know not what they do (LEADER NEEDED)

February 21 – Today you will be with me in paradise (LEADER NEEDED)

February 28 – Woman, behold your son…Son, behold your mother (LEADER NEEDED)

March 7 – Why hast thou forsaken me? (LEADER NEEDED)

March 14 – I thirst – led by Lauren

March 21 – It is finished – led by Jen

March 28 – Into your hands I commend my spirit (LEADER NEEDED)

April 4 – EASTER SUNDAY (service plan TBD)

Thanks all!!!

Planning Meeting tomorrow

sreinitz — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 17:59:36 +0000

Hey all – just a reminder that we have a planning meeting tomorrow at 4 pm~ See you all there!

Planning meeting – DATE CHANGE

sreinitz — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 03:14:20 +0000

Hey all! Josh & Jon B are going to lead us in a conversation about HG finances and our relationship wtih FPC at the next planning meeting, but Josh has to work this Sunday. Therefore, we’re moving the planning meeting to January 17 at 4 pm. It will be to discuss the finances piece as well as schedule future evenings. I hope this doesn’t cause an inconvenience for anyone. Thanks all!

Helping Josh & Lauren move

sreinitz — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:35:59 +0000

Hi friends - I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas! I spoke with Josh and they’re still going to try to move next weekend. I sadly won’t be there, but I told Josh I would help rally the troops to get them moved. Josh is renting a truck on Saturday, January 2 and want to start the process at 9 am. If you can help, they would greatly appreciate it. Let me know if you’re in so I can tell them how many to expect and I’ll get the address from them as well. Thanks everyone! Merry Christmas!

Pray for Lauren

sreinitz — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:19:11 +0000

Hi friends -

I got some sad news this evening. Please pray for our friend Lauren – her little niece passed away today. Her niece has battled a heart condition all her life and she got an infection she couldn’t overcome. Lauren is trying to get home tomorrow – pray she can get a flight in the midst of the chaos of the snowstorm. And pray for her and her family. I will let you know if there’s anything else we can be doing. Thank you all!

Love,

Steph

Reminder: White Elephant Party on Saturday!

sreinitz — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 03:59:08 +0000

Hey all – Remember the White Elephant Christmas party is at 7 pm on Saturday. Bring a wrapped white elephant gift, a snack to share, any games we might want to play, and any gift cards you’d like to donate to those in our community who might need a little extra help this Christmas. Everyone is invited so feel free to invite friends or family!

Nancy’s car vandalized

sreinitz — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:47:17 +0000

Hey guys! Our friend Nancy had a situation arise last night after HG. When she got home last night she found that her car had been vandalized – back window & windshield smashed and tires slashed. They only have liability insurance on the car so they have to cover the costs to get it fixed – which is expensive and simply not in their budget at the moment. Her daughter desperately needs her car to visit her daughter in the hospital (she’s been there since birth except for short periods and is now 23 months old).

The amazing John Dale has volunteered to go over to Nancy’s tomorrow and help logistically with getting the car repaired, which is WONDERFUL. If you can help donate to cover the costs of the repairs, it would be greatly apppreciated. You can write a check to FPC and drop it by the church office with a note that it’s for Nancy’s car repairs or you can drop it in the offering on Sunday marked the same way. Anything we raise over and above what Nancy needs will just go in the deacon’s fund for the next time there is a situation like this.

Thanks everyone – the way we come together in times of crisis like this makes me really love Holy Grounds and all of you.

Love, Steph

HG Plan for the rest of the year

sreinitz — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:51:04 +0000

Hi all – I thought I should post our plan for the rest of the year and leading into January, just so everyone nows what’s up. Here’s the schedule:

Dec 6 – Emily leading

Saturday, Dec 12 - Christmas Party at 7pm in the basement – bring a white elephant gift, a snack to share, and gift card donations

Dec 13 – Scott leading discussion on relationships

Dec 20 – Evening of Caroling, location TBD (Melanie coordinating)

Dec 27 – TBD…

Thursday, Dec 31 – New Years Eve Party, location TBD – anyone want to put this together?q

Jan 3 – Corey leading discussion on spiritual practices and resolutions

Jan 10 – 4:30 pm planning mtg. to discuss lent and upcoming programming
– 6:00 pm Lauren leading discussion on spiritual practices and sabbath

Thank you everyone! Hope you’re doing well! See you tomorrow night!

Planning Meeting Tonight

sreinitz — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:53:28 +0000

Hey everyone! Just a reminder that we’re having a planning meeting at 4:30 pm tonight – see you then!

Need a plan for Sunday

sreinitz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:03:25 +0000

Hey all -

So I realized driving home last night that we don’t have a plan for this coming Sunday evening. There had been a list of people wanting to lead different things which has kept us scheduled for awhile, but we’ve hit the end of the list. Anyone up for leading this week? There is no set theme (Lauren is still working on the Isaiah plan), so it’s wherever the Spirit leads you. Let me know if you’re interested! Thank you!

Steph

Thank you from Bridgett

sreinitz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:36:28 +0000

Hey everyone – just wanted to pass this on from Bridgett:

Send my love to Holy Grounds. Tell them so much thank you. I’m so amazed with the community and the Love and the help! It truly speaks of you guys character and God’s character. THANK YOU!!!

Bridgett

HG Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:48:59 +0000

Hey guys – Just a reminder that Matt is leading a discussion about how we govern ourselves this Sunday (October 25) at 4:30 pm. See you all there!

Painting Part 2

sreinitz — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:21:02 +0000

For those of you who missed out on the painting extravaganza this afternoon, we saved some for you :) We’ll be painting again on Tuesday at 7 pm and Saturday at 10 am in the children’s rooms if you’d like to join us!

Leftovers

sreinitz — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:28:14 +0000

Hey all - There are a ton of leftovers from Jan’s party tonight, so please DO NOT bring food to HG tomorrow night. We have plenty!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks all!

Love,
Steph

Email Steph right now please :)

sreinitz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 10:43:40 +0000

Hey all – As you all know Jan’s 20th anniversary celebration potluck is coming up on Saturday at 5 pm. It would be really wonderful to have a strong showing from HG. I’m also trying to help get a sense of headcount so please take a moment to email me (today please) and let me know if you’re coming and what you may be bringing with you food wise. It’s an Italian-theme if that helps you decide If you’re not coming, you can email me anyway just to say hi if you want. Thank you everyone – I appreciate it!

HG Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:09:49 +0000

Hello friends -

So our dear friend Matt would like to lead us in a discussion of how we govern ourselves before he leaves for Pittsburgh. We decided to call a planning meeting to discuss it, instead of doing it during worship, since it’s probably not something visitors are overly interested in. Please join us at 4:30 pm on Sunday, October 25 in the basement. Matt will lead the conversation.

If we have time, we can transition into a conversation about our relationship with the larger FPC community. There have been several side conversations on the topic recently and its something we probably really need to grapple with as a community. Please be praying for God’s wisdom for us as we explore the subject.

Thank you all!

Next Couple Sundays…

sreinitz — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:07:18 +0000

Just wanted to let everyone know the plan for the next couple weeks at HG! This coming Sunday, Matt will be leading one final time before he moves. The following Sunday (October 25), the Vrooms are leading.

And remember, Jan’s anniversary celebration is on Saturday!

Painting Sunday

sreinitz — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:13:26 +0000

Hey all,

I wanted to send along an invitation to help this Sunday at 1:30 pm. A group will be painting the kids’ rooms. We’d love to have you join us. If you have any questions, let me know! THANKS!!!

Steph

God and the New Physics

sreinitz — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:41:50 +0000

Hey guys - Tim Fry asked that I share this upcoming Sunday Morning Conversation series with the HG crew. Just in case you’re interested…

Sunday Morning Conversation Series starting Sunday at 9:30am:
God and the New Physics: Trying to learn about the Creator by studying the Creation.

Historically, theology has been informed by perceptions of the cosmos. In Medieval times, it was considered that the sun revolved around the earth, and humans were at the center of the universe. Copernicus and Galileo saw an end to that. Isaac Newton discovered laws of mass and motion. With them, one could predict the movement of planets (and apples!) with great precision. Such precise laws tended to support the notion of a “clockmaker God,” who created the world and then withdrew to watch it play out. Humans might only be characters in a foreordained pageant, with limited free will.

Starting at the beginning of the last century, physicists discovered fascinating facts about the very small and the very fast. Quantum mechanics of subatomic particles work probabilistically. That is, one can make accurate predictions about statistical results, but each individual tiny particle could be in one of a number of quantum states. Is that the kind of way the Creator approaches the seeming contradiction between human free will and Calvin’s predestination? The class also describes the quantum entanglement of particles. Einstein said they evidenced “spooky action at a distance.” Is there scientific evidence that “there’s something out there” we don’t understand? Come learn about some of the interesting and surprising facts of modern physics, and join in a freewheeling discussion of what they might mean for us. The material is geared to non-specialists who like to grapple with ideas.

Join us for four conversations beginning Sunday, October 11th at 9:30am for a guided discussion on many of these issues.

This Sunday’s Conversation – Evolving Views of Physics: Implications for Theology? Includes wave/particle duality and quantum entanglement. Discussion includes free will and spooky actions at a distance.

Conversation 2. Stuff: What is it? Includes the Standard Model, quarks, and strings. Mysteries of the Particle Zoo. The complexity of the universe seems to be based on a limited number of physical principles. Are there somewhat analogous principles that drive the complexity of our lives? If we understand them better, can we gain more clarity?

Conversation 3. The Anthropic Principle. Certain mathematical constants that describe the natural world have values that are extremely precise, and relate to each other in a way that supports the generation of human life (the cosmos becoming self-observant, if you will). Because the probability of all these constants lining up so precisely is vanishly small, can we make the claim that human beings (anthropoi) are in the cosmological center stage? If we’re important, what should we be doing? Did God initiate a cosmic series of events because he wanted to create an outstanding good?

Conversation 4. Life. The cell and the living complexity that has evolved over time. Most life is single cell and mostly autonomous. However, some cells have diversified, specialized, and become part of larger complex organisms. Was this the goal all along? Whose? What larger wholes are we part of?

Anybody got any games?

sreinitz — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:55:27 +0000

Hey all – So I need a little help with something I’m doing for work. I need to collect the following games and I’m wondering if any of you have them and would be willing to bring them tonight and let me borrow them for a week. It would be very much appreciated!!! Thanks all -see you tonight!

Jenga
Hungry, hungry hippo
Boggle
Connect 4
Candyland
Hi Ho Cherrio
Memory (any version)
Pictionary – just the clues… or any other game that has actual clue cards people can draw out of a hat
Any other games you can play one on one quickly without a lot of instruction.

I can actually use more than one copy of some of them so I would appreciate whatever you’ve got. Thanks all!

Love, Steph

IJM Movie Premier

sreinitz — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:33:42 +0000

Hey all – I will be at this (of course) and would love to have my HG friends join me. If you’re free that evening, feel free to come!

Dear friends, I’m excited to invite you to the premiere of International Justice Mission’s new documentary, At the End of Slavery, on September 30th at The Tivoli Theatre (3333 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20010). This 31-minute film is narrated by Danny Glover and features interviews with Gary Haugen, Samantha Power, Mark Lagon, Kevin Bales, and IJM clients and staff. Tickets for the premiere are $10, which includes a house party planning kit and a copy of the film so you can share it with others. Doors open at 7:00p.m., and the screening is followed by a panel discussion with IJM staff and other leading experts. You can purchase a ticket here: http://ijm.eventbrite.com/. Please visit www.AtTheEndofSlavery.com to learn more about the film. I hope you can join us!

King’s Dominion Tickets

sreinitz — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 18:14:23 +0000

Hey all – I just got online to buy a ticket for King’s Dominion. The single day deal that Josh mentioned is actually only available online. If you want to get that deal, you need to buy the ticket online ahead of time!

See everyone at the baptism, barbeque, birthday celebration at the Dales!

Plan for September

sreinitz — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 01:07:00 +0000

Hey all -

Thought I would give everyone an update from our last planning meeting.

Here’s the plan for September:

August 30 – No Holy Grounds (combined service at 10 am to welcome back Jan)

September 6 – Labor Day Weekend Barbeque at the Dales

September 13 – Tithing Rescheduled (assuming this works for Lisa & Corey)

September 20 – Special Guest Speaker: David & Kathy Dawson from Maya Mission (friends of the Dales)

September 27 – Musical Worship Night (assuming John, Erin, or Matt are willing to lead for us)

Following the kind of random schedule for September, we’re going to start looking at the book of Isaiah. Lauren has offered to look into some of the predominant themes, particularly as it ties into the coming Incarnation of Christ and leads into the Christmas season.

We also discussed incorporating more music and intercessory prayer into the evening. If you’re leading on a particular night, please keep that in mind as you plan. And although we’d still like to break momentarily at 8 pm, if conversations need to continue or we want to use the end of the evening for prayer or musical worship we can do that.

Thanks everyone – I missed you all last week!

Reminder: HG Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:02:41 +0000

Hello folks! Just a reminder that we’ll be having a HG planning meeting at 4:30 pm on Sunday. We will go until 5:30 pm and then have a break before the potluck in case people need to pick up food or what not. Let me know if you can’t come but have input you’d like to share. Thanks!

Whoops – date correction!

sreinitz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 23:56:46 +0000

Sorry guys – I’m an idiot Kim’s party is THIS Saturday, August 15! She and I will both be gone by the 22nd. Sorry about that! Let me know if you’re coming!

Farewell Party for Kim

sreinitz — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 16:06:54 +0000

As you all know, our dear Kim is leaving us to head to Yale very soon. To ease our depression about it, I’ve decided to hold a farewell party for her at my place on Saturday evening (August 15) at 7 pm. Everyone is welcome, but please let me know if you can join us.

I will be making one of the four things I cook – stuffed shells – but it would be great if other people volunteered to bring side dishes, drinks, etc. Please e-mail me and let me know if you can come and what you want to bring.

My address is:
200 Yoakum Pkwy #1101
Alexandria, VA 22304
Parking is a bit obnoxious at my place, so I recommend carpooling. Call me when you arrive and I’ll get you a visitor pass.

Thanks all!
Steph

PS – Sorry for the late notice, but it’s purely for selfish reasons since I’m leaving town next week and wanted to have it while I could still come

Holy Grounds Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:15:34 +0000

One more announcement – we need to hold another planning meeting to figure out what we want to focus on following our redemption theme. I’d like to do it the same way we did last time, meeting prior to HG on Sunday evening. Let’s meet at 4:30 pm on Sunday, August 16 in the basement. We’ll talk about our next emphasis and hopefully spend some more time talking about where we’d like our mission focus to go.

If you have ideas and can’t come, please send them to me by e-mail beforehand. Thanks!

HG Plan for the rest of August

sreinitz — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:07:16 +0000

Hey all!

So I realized that although I know what we’re doing the rest of the month, I haven’t told any of you! Here’s the plan for our poverty/justice emphasis in August:

This week, August 9 – More debrief of last week and a Biblical look at poverty & wealth (Steph with fabulous input from Kim)

August 16 – Living Simply (Dawnielle Miller)

August 23 – Tithing (Corey & Lisa)

August 30 – Something Contemplative (I think )

Thanks all – See you all on Sunday!

Update from Margie

sreinitz — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 02:21:35 +0000

Hey all – I got the following email from Margie and thought I would post it for everyone! Enjoy!

Hi friends, I’m still unsure how to best communicate with you all, but
I figure if I send an email to more than one person I have a better
chance to get through. First I realized that I never sent the promised
photo of the art you all made for me with words of encouragement about
prayer and community. As I sit here listening to the call to prayer I
can’t tell you all how thankful I am for this collage for my wall.

I would really appreciate prayers for my grandfather as we think he is
close to the end of his life, my job situation in that God would give
me wisdom,and for the beginning of living in community as 3 girls move
in with me this month.

Thanks for the intercession, and thank you for being who you are.

Salaam,
Margie

Final reminder – Starting at 6 pm tonight

sreinitz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:43:35 +0000

Hi friends – Just one more obnoxious reminder that we’re doing program for HG first tonight and potlucking afterwards. Please drop any food your bringing off downstairs and then meet us in the Fellowship Hall at 6 pm. I think it’s going to be fun! Thanks all!

Reminder – Starting Early on Sunday

sreinitz — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:21:16 +0000

Hey all – Just a reminder that we’re starting at 6 pm sharp on Sunday. We’ll potluck afterwards. Please drop food off downstairs in the kitchen at then meet us in the Fellowship Hall (upstairs). Thank you all!

Starting EARLY on Sunday

sreinitz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:53:03 +0000

Hey folks! Next Sunday I’m leading and I want to do something a little different. In order to pull it off, however, we need to start with the worship portion of the evening and do the potluck following. We will start at 6 pm SHARP on Sunday. Please arrive on time because it will be hard to incorporate latecomers.

I promise it will be an interesting evening not to be missed – mark your calendars now Love you all!

Steph

Little Micah

sreinitz — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:46:54 +0000

Thank you to everyone who prayed earlier today for my friends Cory & Heather and baby Micah. Tragically, Micah passed away this afternoon. Please continue to pray for Cory & Heather as well as those who are around them and trying to be a support system for them. Thanks all.

Please pray…

sreinitz — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:22:51 +0000

Hey all. I just got news this morning that a friend’s baby went into cardiac arrest yesterday morning. His name is Micah, he’s 9 months old, and he’s not expected to make it. Please pray for his parents, Cory & Heather. They aren’t close friends of mine, but they are very close to a lot of my friends and it’s going to be really hard for a lot of people I love back home. Thanks all.

Potluck and church history tomorrow

sreinitz — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:26:03 +0000

Hey guys!

Just a reminder to bring something nummy for the potluck tomorrow. Lauren is going to be doing a riveting presentation on church history as well. See you all then!

Steph

Turning Our Focus Outward

sreinitz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:28:06 +0000

Hey all!

The second half of our planning meeting discussion Sunday was around turning our focus outward. We had some great discussion around developing some ongoing service projects. There was conversation about what that should look like and some good brainstorming around possible opportunities.

Although there weren’t a lot of concrete decisions, we did thing this was a good opportunity to partner with the morning service in some fashion. A woman named Andi Allen (not sure of the spelling), is going to be coordinating missions for the morning service. We thought it would be good to have a small group of us meet with Andi to discuss possibilities. If you are interested in being a part of that discussion, please let me know and Matt will help us coordinate it.

Thanks!

Holy Grounds Liturgy

sreinitz — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:15:56 +0000

Thank you to all of you who participated in our 2nd Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday. I wanted to share some of the conclusions we came so everyone is up to speed.

One of our discussions was around the rhythm/liturgy/order of worship for Holy Grounds. Here are some of the thoughts we had:

1. Announcements will now be done on a whiteboard instead of verbally. Feel free to add anything you’d like people to know at the beginning of the night.

2. We would like to engage in more intercessory prayer for one another, either as a large group or in small groups. It will be up to the leader for the evening to decide how to facilitate this best, but we’d like to incorporate it in some fashion at the end of each night.

3. There was a very positive response to Lakesha’s contemplative prayer service a few weeks ago which was more directed than what we’ve done in the past. We will be doing something similar every 4-6 weeks. The next contemplative service will be this Sunday (Lakesha leading).

4. We would like to incorporate more music into our worship. We’ve decided to pick a song that correlates to the current theme for our discussions and sing that song each night during that unit. The leader for the night is also free to include other music (and can coordinate with John or Erin if they’d like).

We will try to start implementing some of these ideas right away. If you have song suggestions for our redemption theme, let’s discuss and see what John and/or Erin are willing to help us with! Thanks all!

HG Planning Meeting Sunday at 4:30 pm

sreinitz — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:10:19 +0000

Hey friends! Just a reminder that we’ll be having a Holy Grounds planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm – on the playground if it’s nice out. We will talk about adding a liturgy of some sort to HG as well as beginning conversations about how to develop some sort of mission focus. If you can’t come but have thoughts to contribute, let me know!

Oh, and potluck at 6!

Steph

Potlucks continued…

sreinitz — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:10:33 +0000

Hey all!

Just in case you weren’t at Holy Grounds last week and didn’t hear, we’re going to continue doing potlucks at 6 pm, at least through the summer. See you all tonight!

HG Planning Meeting (and schedule for July)

sreinitz — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:29:53 +0000

Hey friends! Couple things upcoming for Holy Grounds…

First, here is the schedule for the month of July:
July 5 – Church History: Redeeming our common history (Phil/Lauren)
July 12 – Forgiveness & Letting Go: Redeeming our relationships (Lisa)
July 19 – Peacemaking: Redeeming our relationships – Jessi? (Matt, please confirm with her)
July 26 – Church History: Redeeming our common history Part 2 (Phil/Lauren)

Second, it’s time for our second planning meeting of the summer. I thought it worked out pretty well last time so I’m thinking we’ll go with the same plan. The next planning meeting, therefore, will be SUNDAY, JULY 12 at 4:30 pm. At the moment, I’m thinking we should talk about whether or not we want some kind of liturgy for HG (for example, some kind of prayer routine, always doing music, including some kind of small group element, having a more contemplative focus from time to time, etc). There’s also been some discussion about Holy Grounds needing to incorporate some sort of service element/outward focus. I think it would be good to start that conversation as well.

If you have other things you’d rather discuss, let me know – I’m definitely open to suggestion. If you can’t make it but have thoughts to contribute, feel free to e-mail me!

Thanks all!

Reminder: Potluck tomorrow!

sreinitz — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 23:33:12 +0000

Remember to bring something yummy to Holy Grounds tomorrow! Dinner at 6 pm.

Two reminders…

sreinitz — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 16:36:43 +0000

Two reminders…
1. Our 2nd potluck will be tomorrow evening – dinner starts at 6 pm!
2. If you want to contribute to a going away gift for Jarrad at Crystal City Sports Pub, please do so soon – Matt, Steph & Dave are collecting.

Thanks everyone!

Summer Holy Grounds Worship Plan

sreinitz — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:05:59 +0000

Hello all – Below you will find the schedule for the summer at Holy Grounds, as it currently stands. As you can see, we still need someone to lead on July 12 on the issue of Forgiveness/Letting Go. Kim and I would also love input or ideas for the August focus. Let me know if you’re interested in leading. Thanks everyone!

Theme: Redemption
Redeeming Our Relationship with God, One Another, and the Rest of the World

June 14 – Redemption: An Introduction (Phil)
June 21 – Contemplative Service (Lakesha)
June 28 – Discipleship: Redeeming relationship with God(Matt’s friend)
July 5 – Church History: Redeeming our common history (Phil/Lauren)
July 12 – Forgiveness & Letting Go: Redeeming our relationships – ?????
July 19 – Peacemaking: Redeeming our relationships – Jessi?
July 26 – Church History: Redeeming our common history Part 2 (Phil/Lauren)
The month of August – Redeeming our relationship with the rest of the world: Justice, Poverty, Money, Stewardship (Steph & Kim will coordinate but we’d love others input and help with this if you have thoughts, ideas, would like to lead, etc…)

Reminder: Potluck Tomorrow Night!

sreinitz — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:43:01 +0000

Hey all – Just a reminder that we’re starting potluck night at Holy Grounds tomorrow night. Dinner will start at 6:00 pm so come a few minutes early to set up your food! Thanks everyone!

Thank you gift for Jarrad

sreinitz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:44:52 +0000

Hello friends -

Many of you have been a part of Monday night burgers at Crystal City Sports Pub. Very sadly, our usual wonderful server and friend, Jarrad, recently announced he’s leaving the sports pub for new job opportunities. We thought the best way to deal with our depression over losing him was to do something nice for him as a send off.

If you would like to contribute to a gift for Jarrad, you can give money to Steph, Dave, or Matt. We will collect it all and pass it along to Jarrad. If you want to write a check, you can make it out to me and I will get them all cashed. We’re looking into doing some sort of scholarship for his son, but if that doesn’t work we’ll come up with a new plan.

Jarrad’s last Monday is June 29 so please have it to us before then so we can give it to him that night. Thank you everyone!

Potluck Month (& a slight schedule change)

sreinitz — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:32:38 +0000

Thank you to everyone who came out on Sunday for our planning meeting. There are a couple decisions we made that I wanted to update everyone on.

First, we want to try and experiment with different ways of doing dinner together. Therefore, June is potluck month! Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and we will eat together prior to Holy Grounds. We’ll try this for the rest of June and then decide if we want to continue. Time to show off your cooking skills (or your skills at swinging by Giant on the way to church)

Doing dinner before service also means a slight schedule change. Starting next week, we’re going to try the following schedule:

5:30 pm Prep for dinner for those who need it
6:00 pm Dinner & social time
6:45 pm Holy Grounds “program” portion
8:00 pm Dismiss

Let me know if you have any questions! I look forward to seeing what everyone brings!

Reminder: Holy Grounds Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 01:59:32 +0000

Just a reminder that we’re holding a planning meeting on Sunday at 4:30 pm to talk about the focus for the summer and a schedule around dinner. Details below! Thanks all!

I’ve been talking to a handful of you about pulling together some time to talk about what we want Holy Grounds to look like moving forward. I’ve volunteered to pull together a few meetings (I’m thinking once a month for the summer) to talk about some specific things we need to make decisions on.

I would like to do the first of these meetings on Sunday, June 7 from 4:30 – 5:30 pm. Here are the things I’d like to get your input/feedback on and I thought it might be helpful if you could think about it ahead of time. If you have thoughts you’d like to contribute to the discussion, but can’t make the meeting, feel free to shoot me an email (sreinitz@hotmail.com).

There are two agenda items:
1. Schedule & dinner plans – There are some of us who think it would be helpful to have a slightly more concrete start and end time for worship on Sunday evenings, in order to be respectful of people’s time and allow those with children and other responsibilities to plan accordingly and join us. We want to do this in a way, however, that doesn’t jeopardize our community-building focus or keep us from engaging with what the Spirit may be leading us to do in a given evening. It has also been suggested that we do dinner together at Holy Grounds instead of going out afterwards. This is a less expensive option but still allows us to eat with one another. The question is how and when to do it – before or after worship, changing worship time to incorporate this, etc. I’d love to know what different people think and come away with a recommendation.
2. Focus for the summer – We also need to decide what we want to focus on for the summer as a community and then decide how to divide up leading worship (similar to the grief focus we developed over Lent). If there is a topic or series of topics that you’d like to see us grapple with together, please come and let us know.

We hope to focus on several other issues in future meetings, including our relationship with the morning service community, supporting Holy Grounds financially, possibly incorporating a liturgy of some sort into our worship, etc. If there are other discussions you’d like to see us have, let me know and I will add it to the list. Thank you all!

Holy Grounds Planning Meeting

sreinitz — Tue, 19 May 2009 01:30:00 +0000

Hello friends!

Volunteer Opportunity at IJM

sreinitz — Sun, 10 May 2009 14:23:12 +0000

Hello all –

IJM recently launched Wednesday volunteer evenings at our office. More details below:

Main projects include entering contact cards from speaking engagements into the database, mailing followup letters, and other one-time projects. Delicious pizza dinner is provided. Great mix of IJM friends, longtime and new alike!

DETAILS:
Wednesday Evenings
May 13, May 27, June 10, June 24
5:30-8:30pm

http://www.ijm.org/getinvolved/volunteerwithijm

Please RSVP directly to Bronwyn Holst at volunteer@ijm.org.

If you’re unfamiliar with IJM, check us out at www.ijm.org.

Helping Jon Move

sreinitz — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:39:03 +0000

Hello all! As you all know, our dear friend Jon Borden is getting ready to move into his new condo next week. Since he isn’t the type to ask for help (even though he is always helping everyone else), I’m asking on his behalf!

We are having a moving party next Wednesday, April 29 after work. We’re only moving things from his apartment in Shirlington (IO Piazza – 2727 S. Quincy St, Arlington) to his condo in Fairlington Village (off King St. right by church) so it should be a pretty painless endeavor and shouldn’t remind anyone of crazy drives to Joanna’s cousin’s house We’ll be there starting at about 6 pm so people should join as soon as they can after work. Call Jon (919.288.0583) or I (612.708.0793) when you get there and we’ll come let you in. There is a parking garage just across the little side street where people can park (short term) without getting towed.

Jon has also volunteered to buy dinner so you’ll get a little exercise and some free food – what more could you want with your Wednesday night? Shoot me an e-mail (sreinitz@hotmail.com) and let me know you’re coming. Thanks all!

Steph