Sunday Announcements – September 23, 2018

1. Let us welcome the newly baptized! Today we celebrate the baptisms of Lillian Harper, Eleanor Montague, Wilder Jones, Luke Jones (9am), Hallelujah Lee, George Kuchem, Leeanne McCord, Carolyn Taylor (11).  Please pray for them as they grow in their faith and love for Jesus.
2. Time to register for kids’ small groups! Every year we ask parents of nursery-5th graders to register for kids’ small groups. Guess what? That time is now. Head to our website (restorationarlington.org/about/children/registration/) or click on the app.
3. Small Group Registration is Open! Small groups are a key part of our life together at Restoration.  You can register today at restorationarlington.org or on the app.
4. Are you new (or new-ish) to Restoration? We’d love to meet you, tell you a little more about the church, and answer any questions you have – all while feeding you a great dinner. Join us, Oct 2 at 7:30 in Fellowship Hall. To RSVP, go to restorationarlington.org/ntrd
5. Songs of Restoration and Prayer: Sat, Sept 29 at 7pm, we invite you into a variety of ways to worship, listen, and be available to God through music (led by RestoMusicians), healing prayer, journaling, art, words, etc.  Families and friends are very welcome!  Curious? Ask matt@restorationarlington.org “Let us press on to know the Lord.”
6. Pizza and Parish Meeting. Join us Sun, Sept 30 at 12:30 for pizza and the Parish meeting which will include an update from Vision Night.  Childcare for those in 5th grade and below will be available. Please email louise@restorationarlington.org to RSVP for childcare.
7. Register for the Fall Retreat! Our annual Fall Retreat is Oct 13-14.  Registration closes on Sun, Sept 30, so register today at restorationarlington.org or on the app.
8. RestoMen Kickoff. We want to invite all the men of Restoration to come to the RestoMen Kickoff on Tues, Oct 9, 7:30-9pm at the church. We are having BBQ and a Bonfire! This is a great opportunity to connect with other guys at church. Please join us!
9. Volunteer with Casa Chirilagua: Come, serve, help change, and be changed with Casa Chirilagua as we develop relationships with families to see the Chirilagua neighborhood transformed by Christ. Volunteer to impact the lives of kids, teens and families. casachirilagua.org/volunteer
10. Taking Pictures. Restoration is growing its team of Sunday and occasional volunteers. If you are interested in periodically serving as photographer or videographer for church events, contact  matt@restorationarlington.org. I’d love to fill you in on the details.
11. Incarnation has launched!  Please pray for our church plant.  In addition, why not plan to visit one Sunday evening at 5pm, in Greenbrier Baptist Church, 5401 7th Rd S, Arlington, VA 22204.  You would be so welcome!
12. RILA Meals. We love providing food for clients and volunteers during clinic nights but are in need of more volunteers! Feel free to bring a meal as a family, with friends, roommates, or neighbors! Email Kate – katherine.liias@gmail.com. Upcoming date:10/10
13. Clergy Emergency Contact Number: This is a way for you to contact one of our clergy if you have any sort of pastoral emergency.  Text or call 571.766.6495 to get through to one of them right away.

Key Dates for the Fall: Reserve these dates.  More details to come!

   Oct 7 (Sun): Outreach Fair

   Nov 2 – Nov 3 (Fri-Sat): Wisdom and Technology