Looking Ahead

Living Faith Class
Sundays, 10:10 a.m., Christie Room
Please join us for a continuing series exploring the New Testament: outstanding video lectures, lively small-group discussion, and fellowship. New insights guaranteed, and perhaps some surprises as well.

 

Great Hall Lecture
An Artist Discussion: Angle of Repose
Sunday, September 21, 10:10 a.m.
The Arts Council of Metropolitan Memorial presents a discussion session with artist, Peggy Williams. Ms. Williams states, "Art transcends me through all major transitions in my life, especially through the loss that accompanies death and change. I have worked in a variety of mediums (oil, Chinese brush painting, ceramics, porcelain & sculpture), but for the past 5 years, I have found solace painting watercolors of monumental sculptures. I feel compelled to give life to these silent and unmoving figures of stone and metal as a tribute to their strength. These monuments often stand as lone guardians of our precious loves and testaments to forgotten sacrifices. They stand unchanged when all we know is threatened, compromised, or destroyed." Please join us to hear Ms. Williams discuss her exciting exhibit at 10:10 a.m. in the Great Hall!

 

The Arts Council of Metropolitan Memorial UMC Presents The Angle of Repose Watercolors by Peggy Williams Sunday, September 21, 2008 Artist Discussion: "The Angle of Repose" Presented by Peggy Williams 10:10 a.m. in the Great Hall Concert Acclaimed Pianist - Artur Aksenov Pianist Works by Scriabin, Rachmaninoff, & Mussorgsky 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary Exhibition Opening Reception 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in the Great Hall Exhibition Dates: September 21 - October 20, 2008 Exhibit Hours: M-F 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sundays 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

"Ordinary Faith, Ordinary Science"
Sunday, September 21, 4 p.m., St. Louis Parish
Nobel Laureate Bill Phillips, will speak at St. Louis Parish in Clarksville, MD on Sunday, September 21 at 4 p.m. Many of you will remember Dr. Phillips from his presentations in the Great Hall at Metropolitan Memorial! This event is FREE, but requires an RSVP to Father James Sorra. Directions to St. Louis Parish can be found on their church web site www.stlouisparish.org.

Also, appearing locally is Physicist, Brian Greene who will present, Icarus at the Edge of Time, his reimagining of the Icarus fable using illustrations obtained with the Hubble telescope. Dr. Greene will be appearing at Politics and Prose Bookstore, 5015 Connecticut Ave NW, Wash DC on Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m.

 

AU Methodist Heritage Week
September 15 -21, American University Campus
Join us for these fun- and education-filled events on AU campus! Highlights include Sunday worship at Kay Spiritual Life on Sunday, September 21 at 7 p.m. with special guest preacher Bishop Schol. Click here for a full calendar of events!

 

Reconciling Ministry Forum
Sunday, September 28, 10:10 a.m., Great Hall
A Reconciling Ministry subcommittee of the Advocacy Ministry team has been established to focus on the next steps Metropolitan might take as a reconciling congregation.

On Sunday, September 28 during the 10:10 a.m. study hour, the Reconciling Ministry subcommittee invites you to a Great Hall presentation by Adam Briddell, past President of the Baltimore-Washington Area Reconciling Ministry! Learn more and share your thoughts as Mr. Briddell walks us through the process of the next steps we might engage in here in our church and at the conference level as a reconciling congregation. All are welcome to participate in this discussion. For more information contact Reconciling Ministry subcommittee chair, Anne Brown. For information regarding the B-WARM conference here at Metropolitan Memorial on October 4, click here.

 

Picnic on the Lawn
Sunday, September 28, 12:30 p.m.
Join us on the front lawn under the big tent for our annual Picnic on the Lawn on Sunday, September 28 at 12:30 p.m.! The Children and Youth Ministry Team are sponsoring the picnic and we hope you and your friends will join us for a day of fellowship and fun. We will start immediately following the 11:15 a.m. worship service. So plan on eating with your friends at Metropolitan on September 28!

The Children and Youth Ministry Team will provide the hotdogs and hamburgers, veggie burgers and chips, all the fixings, dessert and lemonade and water. We hope you will help provide the rest. To avoid too many salads and to make sure we have some yummy deviled eggs, we ask that you follow these guidelines:

If your last name begins with the letter
A – I, please bring deviled eggs
J – O, please bring some type of salad. Any salad will do – be creative, show off your Southern side, or simply stop by Balducci’s on the way to church! Think potato salad, green salad, fruit salad
P – Z, please bring cole slaw. Again, be creative or simply choose an old favorite recipe!

 

Recognition Luncheon
Nominations Requested
Sunday, December 7, 12:30 p.m.
Each year the United Methodist Women of Metropolitan Memorial hold a Recognition Luncheon honoring women who have made a significant contribution to the church, the nation, and the world. The Recognition Luncheon will be held on Sunday, December 7 at 12:30 p.m. We are seeking nominations of outstanding women to honor this year. Please submit nominations by contacting Robin Emery by September 30. In addition to recognizing these special women, we will also celebrate the babies who have been born this year and remember with gratitude those who died this year.

 

Welcome Back Luncheon
Wednesday, October 1, noon
Join us as we welcome Hazel and Robert Terhune, who have recently retired from 40 years of service as missionaries in Japan. Our United Methodist Women have supported the Terhunes with a monetary gift each year. Please join us for a noon luncheon with the Terhunes on Wednesday, October 1 at DeCarlos restaurant (4822 Yuma St NW). Please RSVP to Ann Veatch.

 

Family Dinner & A Movie
Back to Sunday School Night
Friday, October 3, 6 p.m.
Bring a blanket or a sleeping bag and join us for dinner and a movie on our new night, October 3 at 6 p.m. After we eat dinner together and the movie has started, parents are invited to join Kay Jacobi, Director of Children's Ministry for Back-to-School night. We’ll discuss our Sunday School program and this year’s special events as well as our new generosity and mission program. So, change the date on your calendars from September 26 to October 3 and join us for an evening with friends and fun.

 

B-WARM Conference
Saturday, October 4, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us at Metropolitan Memorial for this one day conference sponsored by the Baltimore-Washington Area Reconciling United Methodists. The conference features Rev. Dr. Youtha Hardman-Cromwell on Biblical Perspectives, Opening & Closing Worship, and Concurrent Workshops on such topics as the language of hospitality, talking to children and teens about sexual orientation and gender diversity, inviting young adults back to the church, inclusive worship, talking to persons with whom you disagree, and assessing whether your church extends as wide a welcome as you think. More information and registration forms can be found here.

 

Tyler Rusch Memorial Help the Homeless Walk
Sunday, October 19
Mark your calendars now and plan to participate in this year’s “Help the Homeless Walk!” This annual walk is the principal source of funding for Metropolitan’s homeless shelter ministry. Last year’s walk raised over $18,000 dollars! Registration materials will be available soon in The Messenger and on-line.

Metropolitan’s “Help the Homeless Walk” is part of the Fannie Mae Foundation’s Help the Homeless Fundraising Initiative. Not only do individual registrations directly benefit Metropolitan House, but we receive bonus funds from the Fannie Mae Foundation based on the number of people who participate. The more people who walk, the more Metropolitan House benefits.

There will be two start times at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., so you can walk after either church service. Sunday School students will participate with their classes during Sunday School hour. Persons of all ages are encouraged to take part. The Mann School Track will be used by the youngest children and anyone else who prefers a shorter walk. There will be a three-quarters mile course through the neighborhood for those who prefer a longer route.

Metropolitan’s “Help the Homeless Walk” is held in memory of Tyler Christian Rusch, a young member of the church who was killed in an automobile accident in 2003. Tyler was a frequent volunteer at Metropolitan House shelter for the homeless.

 

AARP to Offer Flu Shots
Monday, October 20, noon - 2 p.m.
AARP will offer flu and pneumonia shots on Monday, October 20 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Vestry. Please consult your physician to make sure you should get the pneumonia shot. Both shots are free for those with Medicare Part B or Bravo (bring your card!), and the flu shots are free for those with Aetna. For others the flu shots are $30, and the pneumonia shots are $40. Refreshments will be served.

 

Volunteers in Mission
Sunday, October 26
It’s time to start considering options for Metropolitan’s 2009 VIM trips. On Sunday, October 26 at 12:30 p.m. there will be an information session for persons interested in discussing and determining our 2009 destinations and dates. As we have done in the last three years, there will be two VIM trips: one international and one domestic.

There has been expressed interest in serving in South Africa and returning to the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota. There are other VIM service possibilities as well. The destinations for the 2009 trips have not been chosen, that decision will fall to those interested in serving on a VIM team.

All are welcome to attend the VIM meeting. If you are unable to attend but remain interested in the possibility of participating in VIM, please contact, VIM chair, Anne Brown.

 

Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place
Emergency Wish List
Beginning Wednesday, September 17, the Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place is helping 25 homeless men move into apartments through the Neighbors First program (details here). The District will be furnishing the apartments, but not in time for the move-in. The following items are needed IMMEDIATELY:

• Sleeping bags (Target and Walmart have basic sleeping bags for $15)
• Pillows
• Basic toiletries: Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Deodorant, Shampoo, Soap, Towels, Disposable razors, Shaving cream, Toilet paper
• Nonperishable food items: Canned and packaged goods such as Cereal,  granola bars, etc.

They will be open to take delivery of items from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 a.m., at Friendship Place.

Or, to arrange delivery at another time, contact:

Bill: 202.364.1419, ext. 23
Nicole: 202-320-6587
Brian: 202-320-6591

If you are interested in volunteering to help with the move-in or to be a mentor, please contact Bill Long.

If you would like to make a donation to Friendship Place, please click here to donate securely online or call Julie Butner 202-364-1419 x19.

Thank you so much for helping out with this effort.  Our homeless neighbors thank you!

Bill Long
Director of Volunteer and Community Education Services
Community Council for the Homeless at Friendship Place
4713 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 364-1419 ext. 23
(703) 725-0347 (cell)
www.cchfp.org
UW #8299     CFC #37588

 

 

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