Announcements

July 27, 2008

CHS VBS Jul 28-Aug 1, Evenings 6:30-8:45 at Mt. Hope: It's time again to don tunics and sandals and travel back to Jerusalem, this time to 33AD. Watch the torch lit dramas unfold the story of the most important week in human history - the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Breathe in the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of the ancient marketplace. Bring the whole family and join the shopkeepers, the rabbi, the Roman centurion, and all the kids around the cooking fire and tell stories. Our Bible times reenactment is for children of 5 and up although still younger ones are most welcome if accompanied by a parent. Invite family, friends, and neighbors to the Marketplace celebration on Friday night, August 1, starting at 6:30 pm.

Holy Spirit Ministry at the Red Barn on Strother’s Farm continues on Saturday, August 9^th, 16^th & 26th – Healing prayer offered. The Saturday evening services will continue through August.  Directions:  Take Rt. 50 west through Aldie, Middleburg, and Upperville, then at the light at Rt. 17, turn left (south). Proceed about two miles to turn right on Rt. 688 (Leeds Manor Road). After one mile, you’ll see Valley View Farm on the right, at the bottom of the hill. The Red Barn is visible from the road, halfway up the hill. Turn into the driveway and follow the dirt road to the barn.  Learn more at www.victorythruJesus.org

Congregational Vote on ADV Constitution coming on August 16; Forum on August 9 - You will be receiving a packet this week explaining and containing the Anglican District of Virginia’s Constitution.  Your Vestry unanimously recommends that you vote to affirm CHS’s participation under this Constitution. We’ll have a Forum after Church on August 9 to discuss it. 

Benevolence Fund Money Donations needed.  Make checks to CHS with “Benevolence Fund” in the memo line

Dr. Beth Cuje, teaching on healing at Church of the Apostles in Fairfax in July.   Dr Cuje, psychologist, devout Christian, and Healing Teacher and Author continues teaching a series on Healing at COA on Friday evenings in July; Dates are August 1, at 7:30pm.   There is a $20.00 charge for materials.  Call COA Office for more info and sign up at 703-591-1974 and visit their website at http://www.churchoftheapostles.org, (then click on News and Events.)

On August 8, 9,10, COA Fairfax will host Ed Smith, founder of Theophostic Prayer Ministry as he works with difficult cases in front of a live audience. To sign up go to www.theophostic.org. 

Financial Report as of 7/18/2008

To be updated next week

Needs and Blessings

Blessing: To Receive Personal Prayer -  Prayer Ministers available on left aisle during Holy Communion. For extended prayer in a private setting, call Ginger, 703-724-7505 or Clancy, 703-726-0777.

Blessing:  Car Detailing: Contact Joey Pearson to have your car shine like never before.  703-283-3882.

Need:  Help with Set-up and/or Tear-down:  Contact Chuck Henry at (703)444-7291.  We need help as often as you can provide it.  Ideally, every other month, both before and after services.

Blessing: Handy-man looking for work.  From wallpaper to remodeling, I do it all, just call.  I do more than just teach Sunday school.  Call Syd Fearing at 703-431-3251.

Need:  Summer help in the church office:  Contact Jackie Yetman at (703)726-0777 to volunteer.

Blessing: Mortgage Broker looking for clients. Margaret Sutton can help you with a new home mortgage or a refinance.  Call her at 240-481-3954.

Blessing:  Desktop Publisher  –Don Williamson needs work.  Email him at donaldwilliamson@earthlink.net.

Need: Roger Penn's 2C8 Car Ministry Needs Your Old Car! - The car ministry is swamped with requests for cars and trucks for those in ministry and for poor and needy families.  Call Roger Penn at 703-278-9299..  Remember you can take the fair market value for vehicles we recondition and give away.

Blessing: Carpet Cleaning – John Hickey is available to clean your carpets. Call him @ home: 703-729-8368; or cell: 703-727-0027.

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