This week, two songs that have tearfully brought me to worship God as Lover and Redeemer are “Roxanne” by the Police and “All Creatures” by Josh Garrels. I want to share the lyrics and tunes with you adding just a little context. “Roxanne” Context: Hosea was ordered to marry a prostitute as a symbol of […]
Community, Life Together, Retreats 2
Feeling tired? Disconnected? Longing for a change of scenery, a chance to get away, a little quiet, a lot of laughter? Then join us… Restoration’s second annual Women’s Retreat will be February 24-26 at Meadowkirk, a lovely retreat center near Middleburg, VA. This weekend will be a chance to get away from the bustle of […]
Physical posture is something many of us practiced in middle school so as to give off the “right” image. Here are some that I mastered: The Sitting Slouch with Elevated Foot – this effectively communicates that I’m a chill individual with an authoritative presence seeing the world as my footstool The Wall Lean w/ a […]
I am praying for your process of being conformed to the image of Christ for the sake of others. -David
“Wow, Matt, God really brought us into worship…and you were there!” This was a comment that I received last week after the service, and I do believe it is one of the best comments I have heard in regards to worship. Fyodor Dostoevsky said, “Man, so long as he remains free, has no more constant […]
Life Together, Sunday Corporate Worship 3
Hi Everybody, I hope that you have had a great week opening gifts, seeing friends and family, watching football, eating too much, reading great books, finding a moment for a nap or 2… As 2011 comes to a close, I want to remind you of a few things. Tomorrow, we will have only one worship […]
We’ve been waiting and longing through the dark days of Advent, and finally Christmas is nearly here. Please come celebrate with us! Christmas Eve we’ll be telling the story and singing the songs, with two Eucharist services of lessons and carols: 4:00 pm — This one’s geared toward kids and families. Come dressed as your […]
Being a young church that is part of the Anglican tradition, gives us the freedom to begin new traditions within the context of the old; within the context of all that is right and true and good about this season of joy and hope and love. In the past few years at Restoration we have […]
Today I was humbled by the beauty of humble faithfulness. I was up at NIH visiting Patrick Kelly (he is so cheered by your prayers and visits!). As I got ready to leave the hospital, I walked up to the big desk just inside the entrance from the parking garage, to see if I could get […]
On Monday night, about 30 men from Restoration gathered in the Doolittle’s living room to pray. I was so encouraged by their heartfelt sincerity and endurance. We were interceding on behalf of 4 men in our church who are fighting cancer. The guys who prayed asked God to heal, to give peace to family […]
