Sunday Announcements – August 3, 2014
Register for the Fall Retreat today! Hot and humid weather getting old? Imagine crisp fall days in the Shenandoah mountains! Restoration’s annual all-church fall retreat will be Oct. 18–19 (with an optional Friday night arrival on Oct. 17) in Harrisonburg, VA. Register on the website at restorationarlington.org/ministries/retreats.
Bolivia Mission 2014: Follow-up Gathering. Enjoy Bolivian snacks as the team shares their relationship-building experiences with an orphanage (www.ninosconvalor.org) and La Trinidad Anglican Church. Purchase handcrafted items to support Niños con Valor. Aug. 6, from 7:30-9 pm at the Wallin home: 5910 N 19th St., Arlington. More info at restorationarlington.org/2014/07/the-bolivia-team-returns.
Think evangelism isn’t for you? Think again. We’ve formed a team to think strategically about evangelism in our communities and about ways to make it accessible to everyone. Want to join, listen in, or share ideas? Contact Chris Howell at howellca24@gmail.com or come to our next meeting: Sun., Aug. 10 at 3:30 pm in the LFPC Library. And look for Christianity Explored small group in the fall.
We need you to help Bridge the Gap. We’re continuing our efforts to serve Washington-Lee High School by partnering with Young Life to build relationships with students at W-L and working towards forming a YL club. Interested? Come find out more on Wed., Aug. 20, at 7:30 pm at 4636 3rd St. S., Arlington, VA 22204. For more details, go to restorationarlington.org/contact and choose “Youth Ministry.”
Interested in leading a small group in the fall? New leaders are always welcome. Don’t worry if you don’t have a co-leader or a venue—we can help. Contact Liz: go to restorationarlington.org/contact and choose “Small Groups.”
Join the Hospitality Team: Do you enjoy talking to people? Do you have a heart for making people feel welcome? Or are you just into snacks? If any of these things rings a bell, then the Hospitality Team is the place for you. For more info, email Kellie at kelliecarwell@me.com.
We’ll let you in on a secret: Serving as a Kids’ Small Group Leader is the most fun way to get involved at Restoration on a Sunday, and it’s a great way to grow in your own faith. We’re looking for leaders for all three services (9 & 11 am and 5 pm) starting in September. Interested? Want more info? Contact Louise: go to restorationarlington.org/contact and choose “Children’s Ministry.”
You’ve been served! Our liturgical volunteers are amazing folks who pray for you and serve you in some of the following ways: setting the altar, baking communion bread, reading, running the soundboard, serving communion, and more. Join us! It’s a simple and flexible first step to getting plugged in at Restoration. Next training Aug. 24, 7:30 to 9 pm at 1815 North Quincy St, Arlington, VA.
Eager to move to the new building? We are, too. We’re in the final stages of construction and plan to have our first services back on Quincy St. sometime later this summer or early fall. Watch this space for details.
