an invitation from Julia Simerly: Hello Ladies of Restoration! Just a reminder about the brunch this Saturday morning December 4 at 9:30 at the church! We will gather and eat a light brunch (please bring an item to share) then car pool to do some “shopping with a purpose” at AmaniDC. Amani DC is the […]
Christian Calendar, Sunday Corporate Worship 2
Advent starts this Sunday. Advent is the first season of the Christian year. It is a 4 week time of preparation for the incarnation of Christ. Historically the church has used these weeks for quiet, reflection, repentance, and fasting. Traditionally, the parties happen AFTER the 25th, during the 12 days between Christmas and Epiphany. (Perhaps […]
Outreach, Sunday Corporate Worship 0
Weekend round-up Happy Birthday Restoration! A year ago we gathered in the Ballston Hilton and Bishop Minns made us official– we got our own vestry, we got a Rector, we affirmed our financial independence… What a year it has been– we bought a building, we hired 5 more staff, we’ve got kids overflowing downstairs, we […]
Congratulations to our new vestry members!! Mitch Wallin Jan Ryerson Ray Blunt Krista Obitts Thank you for stepping up to serve and lead our community. I am thankful for you. And as a reminder, here are the 5 members who will continue in the year to come… Logan Breed Tom Downie Anthony Swisher Mary Vinson […]
Hey y’all, We had a great vestry meeting on Tuesday. I wanted to share with you the highlights: I reported some Fun Numbers: 47 people came to our New Member Dinner last month, 5 babies were baptized, and our average Sunday attendance since the fall retreat has shot up to 343 (adults and kids). We […]
Life Together, Sunday Corporate Worship 2
Weekend Roundup Thank you to everyone who filled up a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. It was exciting to literally trip over the giant pile of them on our front steps. Way to be generous Restoration! More Harmonica!! More Harmonica!! Once again, the men and women who invest in our kids downstairs (in cramped quarters […]
Got toys? Here are some thoughts from Kristi Mouttet about Operation Christmas Child Lately, I’ve been nudged to consider more deeply what it means to live in this part of the country. Sermons at Restoration, the blog writings, and the approaching holidays got me thinking about why it’s so difficult for us to part with […]
Restoration’s first ever Women’s Retreat is coming soon! A post from Krista Obitts and Elizabeth Boesen, 2011 Women’s Retreat coordinators: Then Jesus said, “Let’s go off by ourselves to a quiet place and rest awhile.” (Mk 6:31a, NLT) Women’s retreats are often wonderful opportunities to learn more about God from gifted speakers. We are thankful […]
A post from Moldova team leader Jesse Blaine: Charged with seeking out “the broken people and places of the world to help with after-care initiative for marginalized communities”, Restoration’s outreach foci seem tailored for a struggling former Soviet Republic like Moldova. So, on September 24th, eight folks from Restoration decided to come alongside our World […]
Here is the FAQ that you should have received about the retreat. Just in case you have any last minute questions… Can’t wait to see you at Massanetta Springs! Drive Safe! FAQ What time does the retreat start on Friday October 22? We start at 7:30 pm on Friday with teaching and fellowship. Registration will […]
