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Come to the Jubilee July 21-23 at FCPC BY

RACHEL CLARK

This year’s Vacation Bible School will be a multigenerational exploration of the biblical vision of Jubilee, illuminated by breaking bread, making music, creating art, storytelling, dancing, enacting our faith and worshipping together. This VBS for children, youth and adults will be from 5-7:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 21, and from 6-8:30 p.m. on Monday, July 22, and Tuesday, July 23. Here’s a summary of what we’ll be exploring together: July 21 — Creation and Sabbath We will start the first session (and both evenings after) with Jubilee music by Julie Jernigan and Rosser Clark. After this there will be music workshops for all ages led by Julie and Rosser, and an art workshop with Bob Moore. Next will come dinner for all and a multi-age acting out of the creation story led by a wonderful actorstoryteller-director, Melissa Richardson. Pastor James Sledge and Diane Walton Hendricks will close with a short worship service for all ages. July 22 —The Jubilee Year: A Sabbath for All On the second night we’ll gather at 6 p.m. for Jubilee music and the same two workshops, plus another for youth and adults led by one of our presenters, Rabbi Jubilee continued on Page 4

Inside Pastor’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Mission and Social Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Life of the Church . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Church Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Library, Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chris Mutty, Jens Byer and Ben Buchholz had a good time serving food at the May 15 Welcome Table. photo by Kelly Foster

Church’s Welcome Table ministry will enter new phase in September BY

KELLY FOSTER AND JENNIE MELCHIOR

Falls Church Presbyterian will add a second monthly Welcome Table meal beginning in September. The current Welcome Table at 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month has become a focal point in FCPC’s hunger ministry. Since February 2011, Welcome Table has grown and touched more lives each month, providing fellowship along with a hearty meal. The time has now come to take the next step in serving God’s people who are in need. On Wednesday, Sept. 4, FCPC will initiate a second Welcome Table dinner on the first Wednesday of each month. This meal will not include Giant gift cards or toiletries. It will focus on providing a second, muchneeded meal. Welcome Table continued on Page 8

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PASTOR’S LETTER schedule an extra meeting this summer to wrestle with the question of flip-flopping the worship and education times.

What goes where? BY JAMES PASTOR

SLEDGE

In our recent sermon series drawn from the book “Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations,” the third sermon focused on the practice of intentional faith development. I think most any congregation would agree that this is important work, even if they didn’t agree on exactly what components comprise such faith development. We certainly have a number of programs at FCPC designed to assist in this practice: Sunday classes for children and adults, small groups, Jubilee/VBS, Sundays @ Six, Godly Play, Bible study groups and more all seek to form people for lives of faith. The Christian Education Committee is constantly looking to evaluate, improve and expand such programming. And our Youth Renovation Team is working to ensure that our different programs for young people work together to help in this faith formation process. Recently, Tom Koger, chairman of the Christian Education Committee, attended a meeting of the Worship, Music and Arts Committee to make a request. Would it be possible to place the worship service before the Sunday School hour rather than after? If you’ve been around FCPC for more than few years, you likely understand the concerns behind this request better than I do. Back when the decision was made to go from two worship services to one, those leading our Christian education programs were concerned what this might do to Sunday School attendance, especially with regards to children. And it seems that some of those concerns were well founded. We often have many more children present during the worship hour than we do during the education hour, and CE is worried that this is hurting our ability to do intentional faith development. Questions about when to schedule Sunday activities are always complicated and rarely yield answers that make everyone happy. But the summer hiatus from Sunday school seems a good time to engage such questions. The Worship, Music and Arts Committee even decided to Chimes

I’m sure that many of you have thoughts on this and perhaps some good ideas that haven’t yet made it into the discussion. It would be good to hear from you, and I hope you’ll share your thoughts with Rachel Clark, Diane Walton Hendricks, me, Tom Koger ([email protected]), Marnie Sarver (chairwoman of Worship, Music and Arts who can be reached at [email protected]) or with other members of the Worship and Christian Ed committees. Working together, I’m sure we can continue to have the best possible programs for intentional faith development. Peace in Christ, James

Falls Church Presbyterian Church Staff 703-532-6518 The Rev. James Sledge, pastor, ext. 102 The Rev. Diane Walton Hendricks, minister for spiritual growth, ext. 104 Rachel Clark, director of children’s ministries, ext. 103 Jennifer Lansbury, interim director of youth ministry, ext. 115 E. Russell Lynn, pastoral assistant ([email protected]) Gretchen Kuhrmann, director of music, ext. 106 Victoria Shields, organist, ext. 107 Julie Jernigan, director of children’s choirs ([email protected]) Mary Jones, office manager, ext. 100 Susan Loyd, administrative assistant, ext. 116 Mary Salpini, financial administrator, ext. 105 David Wilson, building engineer, ext. 108 Laura Rodriguez, Sunday sexton

Committee Chairs and Group Leaders Buildings & Grounds Cmte: Kirk Salpini ([email protected]) Christian Education Cmte: Tom Koger ([email protected]) Clerk of Session: Bob Purks ([email protected]) Deacons: Bill Ward ([email protected]), Gary Ewart ([email protected]) Fellowship Cmte: Bob Purks ([email protected]) Finance Cmte: Rob Porter ([email protected]) Flowers: Bitsy Kotite ([email protected]) Mission & Social Concerns Cmte: Jennie Melchior ([email protected]) Personnel Cmte: Charlotte McPherson ([email protected]) Stewardship Cmte: Dale Martin ([email protected]) Worship, Music and Arts Cmte: Marnie Sarver ([email protected])

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MISSION AND SOCIAL CONCERNS Homeless Shelter may have to move at end of next hypothermia season BY

CANDY M ALLON

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The Falls Church Homeless Shelter, 217 Gordon Rd., may have to relocate at the close of the 2013-2014 hypothermia season because of the takeover of the City of Falls Church Water System by Fairfax Water. The shelter is open from Dec. 1-March 31 each year. It houses homeless members of our community during the winter months and provides a safe, warm place of refuge. This season, FCPC members provided these services in support of the shelter:    

FCPC provides home away from home for AmeriCorps volunteers

One hundred fifty-plus hours of in-shelter service as staff assistants. Home cooked meals for 14 people every Monday. Breakfast supplies for a week. Brown bag lunches for each resident, which were given out on Tuesdays.

CANDY M ALLON

Falls Church Presbyterian has hosted several teams of volunteers serving with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) during the last 18 months. Volunteers typically stay with FCPC for two to three weeks. They bunk in classrooms and use the Memorial Hall kitchen and laundry facilities and lower level showers. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team based residential program for men and women ages 18-24. Volunteers usually serve for 10 months in teams of eight to 12 people and are assigned to service projects throughout the United States. They are trained in CPR, first aid, public safety and other skills. NCCC believes that civic responsibility is a duty of all citizens and that national service programs work effectively with local communities to address needs.

Collaboration with the shelter is an ongoing service project for FCPC and has been supported by many volunteers over the years. We look forward to continuing our support of this important project in years to come. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in participating.

FCPC anticipates continuing its relationship with AmeriCorps NCCC, since the Washington metro area is a frequent destination for initial training. Please email [email protected] if you are interested in supporting teams during their visits. For more information about the program visit www.nationalservice.gov.

In order to keep abreast of a possible relocation and other issues concerning the shelter, please visit www.fallschurchshelterfriends.org.

Members send 126 letters urging adequate hunger program funding BY

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Join the mission The Mission and Social Concerns Committee invites FCPC members to join them in their mission activities, such as the Ives House and Welcome Table. They would also love to hear your ideas for mission at FCPC. Get involved today by emailing committee chairwoman Jennie Melchior ([email protected]).

TOM EDMONDSON

FCPC members sent 126 letters to U.S. senators and representatives from Virginia, urging them to ensure adequate funding for federal hunger programs in this era of economic uncertainty and tight budgets. Sen. Mark Warner received 45 letters; Sen. Tim Kaine, 46; Rep. Jim Moran, 25; Rep. Gerry Connolly, 9; and Rep. Frank Wolf, 1. The Mission and Social Concerns Committee sponsored the project during the May Second Tuesday Dinner and the June Coffee Hour as part of the Christian advocacy group Bread for the World’s 2013 Offering of Letters. For more information contact www.bread.org. Candy Mallon and Tom Edmundson are members of the Mission and Social Concerns Committee.

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LIFE OF THE CHURCH Members agree to sell church manse at June 16 congregational meeting FCPC members approved a recommendation from Session to sell the church manse at a congregational meeting on June 16. Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay down the FCPC mortgage and for other capital purposes determined by Session. The vote was 63-19. A proposed amendment to approve the manse sale with the stipulation that Session subsequently present to the congregation proposals for the use of the proceeds was defeated by a voice vote.

Renovation Team sets 2nd retreat The second in a series of retreats to renovate the FCPC youth ministry is planned for Friday, Sept. 20, and Saturday, Sept. 21, at the church. Participants at this retreat will focus on completing a seven-year curriculum template of integration of youth programs in the sixth-12th grades. Youth volunteers, teachers, church staff and the Youth Ministry Architects will chart a long-term plan for Sunday school, youth choir and Sundays @ 6.

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This meeting was called as a follow-up to the annual congregational meeting on Feb. 3, when a vote on the motion was deferred for four months to provide opportunities for discussion about the proposed sale.

Mark Novak. He will share the Judaic understanding of what the Jubilee year is. After dinner Mark and his wife, Renee Brachfeld, will present an all ages program about the Jubilee. Jenny Lansbury and FCPC youth will lead us in closing worship.

Volunteer opportunities are available to help families living in Ives House

July 23 — Forgive Us Our Debts

BY

M ARY BRASLER

Two families are living in the Ives House and were welcomed by the church at the Second Tuesday Dinner in May. Shelter House and FCPC anticipate welcoming a third family into the house during the summer. The Mission and Social Concerns Committee invites the FCPC community to support this important ministry. Volunteer opportunities include helping the mothers and their families by providing assistance with resumes and preparing for job interviews, supporting a mother of nine-year-old and 14-year-old children as they transition to their new Falls Church city schools in the fall, and assisting a mother and her three- and four-year-old boys as they transition to a new day care program. For those who sew, there is a need for padded cushions on some window benches in the house. There are also several wooden chairs that could be refinished. These are just a few of the many ways you can become involved with the Ives House program. Check the Activity Center for an updated list of volunteer needs. Email [email protected] with your questions about volunteering. Mary Brasler is the Mission and Social Concerns Committee liaison to Ives House.

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On the third and final night we’ll gather at 6 p.m. again. We’ll start with the music and art workshops and dinner. Then we’ll have a choice of four age-grouped workshops on the Lord’s Prayer as an expression of our Christian faith and its connection to the Jubilee. Our closing worship will include music, liturgical dance for all and a benediction. Come join our church family as well as folks from The Falls Church Episcopal and the wider community, to find out what this Scripture means to all of us: “It shall be a jubilee for you; you shall return every one of you, to your property and every one of you to your family.” (Leviticus 25:10) Tuesday, July 15, is the deadline to register for Jubilee. Since we are serving dinner each night and must know how many volunteers to have on hand for our workshops, we need your registrations and payments turned in on time. You can register and pay online, or fill out the PDF form and put it with a check in the mailbox at the Activities Center. Take a look at the Jubilee brochure (copies available at the Activities Center) to find out what’s happening each night. Rachel Clark is director of children’s ministries.

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LIFE OF THE CHURCH Youth wrap up Sundays @ 6 with pool party BY

Sojourners plan to attend July 18 Falls Church Concert in the Park

JENNY LANSBURY

For years the youth group at FCPC has wrapped up its year with a pool party. On June 16, eighteen Grace, Abigail and Erin take a youth accompanied by break from the pool to enjoy three adults gathered at some munchies. Poplar Heights Pool in photo by Jenny Lansbury Falls Church to have fun together in the water, eat, play volleyball, and eat some more — you get the idea.

The Sojourners, a social group of FCPC attendees in their midlife years, invite all church members to the annual City of Falls Church Concerts in the Park series at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, June 20-Aug. 1, at Cherry Hill Park. The Sojourners plan to attend the July 18 concert featuring Andrew Acosta and the New Old Time String Band, an American roots musical group that includes Falls Church Presbyterian’s own Rosser Clark. Bring food and a blanket or lawn chair. Cold drinks, pizza and ice cream will be available to purchase. For more information about the event contact Mike Volpe (703-4087541 or [email protected]).

The youth were closing out their weekly fellowship, Sundays @ 6. During these meetings middle and high schoolers discuss their faith, share food and have fun being together. On June 2, for example, the teens spent the evening discussing the importance of food in the Scriptures as they focused on the Emmaus story in the Gospel of Luke over bowls of southwest white chili. On June 9 the group welcomed James and Shawn Sledge for a time of sharing each other’s stories. The evening always concludes with joys, concerns and prayer, and generally a few minutes of sardines (the game, not the fish).

Presbyterian Women

But Sunday the 16th was about fun at the pool, so that the young people could have a chance to be together one last time before summer scatters them. While the youth will not meet weekly during the summer, they will still gather periodically for service, discipleship and fun:

Presbyterian Women are on hiatus during July and August, but they would love to have members join one of their circles when they reconvene in September.

July 10 July 17 July 21-23 July 28 Aug 16-17

Sarah Circle meets at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the parlor for potluck, fellowship and Bible study. Their June meeting, the last before the hiatus, was at the home of Kathy Chavez. Contact Allison Stiller, moderator ([email protected]).

Kings Dominion Welcome Table Jubilee/VBS Youth/Parents Nationals Game Third Floor Paint Party

If you know someone in the sixth-12th grades looking for opportunities to grow in faith and have fun, tell them about the FCPC youth — friends, service, fun — faith in action.

Lydia Circle meets at 11 a.m. on the second Thursday of each month in the library for fellowship and Bible study. Call Helen Waugh, moderator (703-356-2030).

Jenny Lansbury is interim director of youth ministry.

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LIFE OF THE CHURCH Summertime is no siesta for our church’s Sunday school planners BY

Welcome Table from Page 1

RACHEL CLARK

And you thought summer was a time to take a breather? Not at FCPC! The Christian Education Committee is working hard to assess Sunday school offerings for all ages before September. In just three short months (and they do fly by) we have much to do. We are looking at children’s Sunday school evaluations, listening to teachers and parents in the thick of things, and incorporating new plans for youth ministries and adults — among other movements of the Spirit. Since all this activity may breed some changes, we want to use this issue of Chimes to stick to what we know now. If there are changes we will let you know through the usual channels. Aug. 25 — Last Sunday of our Summer Storytime for young children. Aug. 25 and Sept. 8 — Our third annual Christian Education Fair after the worship service, in Fellowship Hall. Come see what’s new for 2013-14 and register your children. Sept. 8 — Mr. Tom and Ms. Maria teach the twos and threes in Room 206. Mrs. Mugler and her team in the Godly Play rooms start out the year with their wonderful programs for preschoolers through the second grade, during the worship service time. Sept. 15 — Proposed starting date of Sunday school for all ages.

This is a monumental undertaking, as the Welcome Table program is rooted in the time, talent and hard work of our volunteers, a dedicated group of people who also have calendars full of work, school and family activities. To continue offering two dinners each month, the Welcome Table Planning Team and Mission and Social Concerns Committee invite every member of the congregation to get involved. Volunteer opportunities exist from mid-morning through evening on the days of the meals and encompass a wide variety of talents and interests. If you are interested in volunteering for either or both of the monthly dinners or would like additional information, look for a brochure at the Activities Center or email Kelly Foster at [email protected]. In addition to our volunteers’ time, the Welcome Table program is sustained through the congregation’s generous gifts of food items and monies. The Welcome Table Planning Team posts menus in advance of dinners to permit donations of items. In addition, dinners and assistance items, such as gift cards and bags of food, are supported through the special hunger ministries collection authorized on communion Sundays by Session. To give to FCPC’s hunger ministries and the Welcome Table program, place your designated gift in the collection tray on communion Sunday or donate online on the FCPC website. Kelly Foster is volunteer coordinator of Welcome Table. Jennie Melchior is chairwoman of the Mission and Social Concerns Committee.

Rachel Clark is director of children’s ministries.

Adlers grateful for loving farewells Gordon and Pam Adler write, “Thank you to all our FCPC friends for the loving farewells we received in our final weeks at the church. We will miss you all. As we traveled across country, we visited former FCPC members Grace Greenlee in St. Clairsville, Ohio; Dwight and Nancy Moritz in Fishers, Ind.; and Bill and Jane Stuart in Estes Park, Col. They all enjoyed looking at the new church directory. We hope to see many of you in San Diego.”

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IT volunteers needed FCPC is seeking computer support professionals to assist with occasional management and maintenance of the church computer systems. Questions? Contact John Loyd at [email protected].

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CHURCH PICNIC

photo by Molly Good

photo by Molly Good

Clockwise from top left: Fairouz, Natalie, Helen and Owen get ready for the three-legged race. Colleen Scheve, Jeff Hall, Will Packard and Carolyn Bruce prepare for the sack race. Ellie and Ally watch the sack race while Ellie models the face painting job done for her by the youth. .

photo by Carolyn Bruce

Folks enjoyed fun, food, fellowship at June 1 picnic in Cherry Hill Park BY

MOLLY GOOD

What a fun time! There was a great turnout for the FCPC picnic June 1 in Cherry Hill Park. The weather was beautiful and folks enjoyed great food, a moon bounce, face painting, a cupcake walk, sack races, balloon tosses and volleyball. Although there was no official score, the volleyball players had an enjoyable time and put on a show for spectators. Recruiting has already begun for next year’s teams. The picnic was a great time to take a break from everyday activities and enjoy being with other members of the church family. The deacons worked hard to organize this event and are thrilled with the feedback they have received. Perhaps next year there could be a little musical entertainment to add to the merriment. Stay tuned. Molly Good is chairwoman of the deacon picnic planning team.

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LIBRARY, SESSION Fireside Reading At the Library BY

Session Notes BY

AVERY BURNS

For the third year the library is providing Summer Sermon Story Hours June to August. Two volunteers each week read selected books to children four years old through the second grade in the library. In the past we have chosen materials that are theme based. This year, when possible, we are trying to match the subjects to the weekly Scripture lectionary.

BOB PURKS

Session devoted most of its June 11 meeting to a discussion of how FCPC can examine itself and its various components in order to better serve our church family and the wider community.

This approach broadens the awareness of both children and adults of the many treasures the library has and expands their focus on Scripture and Christian education.

There are various God given gifts among members of the church family, each of whom has the ability to help build upon the already existing strengths of FCPC. There is a need to encourage individuals to contribute whatever they can to help prepare us for worship and mission and to reflect God’s love embodied in Jesus.

Adults interested in participating can sign up on the clipboard at the Activities Center.

The board noted that an inward focus, or calling, to serve members of FCPC is not contradictory with an outward focus, or calling, to serve others.

* * * On Saturday, Sept. 28, the library will host the quarterly meeting of the Congregational Library Association, which is the Washington area chapter of the Church and Synagogue Library Association. Our church belongs to both. These two organizations provide valuable tools, information, education and services to member religious libraries. Maintaining this connection with other libraries and librarians is beneficial to all of us. About 30 representatives will gather for the meeting and meal sharing. We also invite our guests to tour FCPC facilities, especially the sanctuary. We will need three or four volunteers to help ready the library and to assist with food service. We do not have to provide the lunch. If you are interested please email [email protected] or [email protected]. You will enjoy this opportunity.

One leads to the other. Greater internal strength and involvement of more people leads to greater outreach and involvement of those outside the church and to a greater reflection of Christ to the world. Session discussed ways to foster the accomplishment of these goals and to discern God’s will. Board members will continue this discussion. The elders received reports from church-wide committees, which included these items: 

The Worship, Music and Arts Committee, in coordination with the Christian Education (CE) Committee and Session, is considering changing the order of activities on Sundays so that worship will precede CE classes, beginning in September. Opportunities will be provided for soliciting opinions on this proposal from the congregation.

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Habitat for Humanity will be doing exterior work on Ives House that is valued at about $30,000.

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Beginning in September there will be two Welcome Table dinners instead of one. The plan is to serve meals on the first and third Wednesday of each month.

Avery Burns is church librarian.

Ice Cream Social It will be a cool Hospitality Hour after the worship service on Sunday, Aug. 18, when the Fellowship Committee hosts an ice cream social in Fellowship Hall. Plan to wear your nametag and enjoy a special hour with old and new friends while you indulge in ice cream with your favorite toppings. Chimes

Bob Purks is clerk of Session.

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CALENDAR July 2013 Sun

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2 Buildings & Grounds Cmte 7:30 p.m.

3 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Congregational Study Group 7 p.m. Finance Comte 7:30 p.m.

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6 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

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9 Choralis Sing-along 7 p.m. Session 7:30 p.m.

10 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Youth-Kings Dominion

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13 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

14 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. 15 Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Jubilee Planning Team 11:30 a.m.

16 Choralis Sing-along 7 p.m.

17 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Welcome Table 6 p.m.

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20 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

21 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Congregational Study Group 11:30 a.m. Mission & Social Concerns Cmte 11:30 a.m. VBS-Jubilee 5 p.m.

22 VBS-Jubilee 6 p.m.

23 VBS-Jubilee 6 p.m. Personnel Cmte 7:30 p.m.

24 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Welcome Table Planning Team 7:30 p.m.

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27 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

28 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship service 10:15 a.m. Youth-Nationals Game

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30 Choralis Sing-along 7 p.m.

31 Men’s Group 7 a.m.

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3 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

7 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Stewardship Cmte 11:30 a.m.

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4 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Stewardship Cmte 11:30 a.m.

5

6 Choralis Sing-along 7 p.m.

7 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Congregational Study Group 7 p.m. Finance Cmte 7:30 p.m.

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10 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

11 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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13 Chimes Deadline Session 7:30 p.m.

14 Men’s Group 7 a.m.

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16 Youth Paint Party

17 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m. Youth Paint Party

18 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m. Ice cream social 11:30 a.m. Congregational Study Group 11:30 a.m.

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20 Christian Education Cmte 8 p.m.

21 Men’s Group 7 a.m. Welcome Table 6 p.m.

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24 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

25 Bike Fellowship 8:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:15 a.m.

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27 Personnel Cmte 7:15 p.m.

28 Men’s Group 7 a.m.

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31 Bible Fellowship Group 8 a.m.

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CHIMES JULY-AUGUST 2013

Falls Church Presbyterian Church publishes Chimes monthly, except for a July-August issue. Email articles to [email protected]. Mark Brasler is the editor of Chimes, which is available online at www.fallschurchpresby.org.

The deadline for the September issue is Aug. 13. The Falls Church Presbyterian Church mission statement: Because God challenges us to follow the teaching and example of Jesus Christ, we strive to be a warm, accepting family of worshipers and faith explorers who reach out to share Christ’s love, support each other, and serve our community and world.