Friends, Advent begins this Sunday and things will feel a little different around Restoration. There is anticipation built into everything– the music, the decorations, finding the little lambie thingy. I will preach five times [4 Sundays of Advent and Christmas Eve] about Jesus from the book of Hebrews. What difference does He make? Why would […]
This coming Tuesday November 20th…. ….come and hear about God’s exciting work among students in the lands of Turkey and Armenia, from 7:30 pm – 8:45 pm at Restoration. Lilit Avayan and Nayri O. will share about their lives and ministries in these lands. Lilit Avayan is the current country Director in Armenia for International Fellowship […]
What do a yo-yo, packs of lifesavers, match box cars, small flashlights with extra batteries, magic markers, socks, Spiderman/Hello Kitty toothbrushes, and a penpal-ish note from my son, have in common? These were some of the items we stuffed into our shoeboxes last November for Samaritan’s Purse’s Operation Christmas Child (OCC). And just a few […]
As many of you know I have a passion for using music as a unifying tool, and I desire to promote anything that helps bridge generation or cultural gaps within the Church. Alex Mejias, the primary song-writer for High Street Hymns, is making a career of doing this through retooling older hymns and sharing them […]
ESOL, Getting Involved, Loving Arlington 1
Do you remember learning to speak English? For some, its a more recent accomplishment than for others. (And if you are studying for GREs its very much an ongoing process!) There are many of our neighbors here in north Arlington who could use some help in the ‘English department’ and that is where we come […]
Hey everyone, The Fall Retreat has arrived! Make sure to leave Arlington by 7:30am on Saturday morning in order to be there by 9:30am. Below are registration details and directions: Registration: Registration opens at 9:30am on Saturday, please arrive no later than 10:30am. Here is what you need to pack: Bedding and towels ARE provided […]
Last week I visited the Blaines! And what a marvellous time it was…. lots of laughing, chatting and drinking coffee. I got to see their lives – where they do language school, where they worship, where they might find ministry partners in the future. We visited Siem Reap – which is more than just an […]
Community, Outreach, Spiritual Disciplines 0
Did you know that Marymount University is a 4 minute drive from our church? One of the wonderful ways you can get involved in our community would be joining us in prayer walking around this beautiful campus on THIS Tuesday night at 5:30pm. Come alone, with a friend or with your whole family. All are […]
