On Tuesday, November 8 at 7:30pm, we will hold a special Eucharist service at Restoration for Election Day. A number of churches around the country are holding prayer vigils and services and we’ve invited our sister churches to join us for this service. No matter what your political leanings, praying for our nation and our […]
For the Morning Playlist: Songs of Praise: Come Thou Almighty King with Chorus Never Once Eternal Weight of Glory Response: Prayer of St Francis Offertory: Esther Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: All Who Are Thirsty And Can it Be Guitar – We may do this one with a similar 3/4 feel as “All Who […]
Over the last few weeks, we have begun to share a lot about our vision to plant new churches here in the DC area. You may also be aware that the vestry has commissioned the Church Plant Steering Team (CPST) to help guide us in this process. Here is a little bit of information about the […]
Have you been wondering how to support the on-going international outreach efforts at Restoration? Do you wish you could snag a few hours with your spouse to have dinner, but can’t find a great baby-sitter? Read on…..and sign up here! Resto Parents Date Night Fund Raiser: The West Asia small group is holding a “Parents’ Night Out” […]
Dear Restoration, The Restoration vestry has been considering two changes to our vestry selection process: The creation of a Vestry Discernment Team which would be populated with the current, outgoing members of vestry. In addition, there would be provision to add 3-4 team members who are former vestry or servant leaders in the parish. The team would have not less than […]
Comfort comes with responsibility. …the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, SO THAT we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 2 Corinthians 1:4 Comfort is the experience of future hope in the present. At […]
Playlist: Songs of Praise: Praise to the Lord Never Once I Lift My Eyes Up – we will not use the bridge Response: I Need Thee Every Hour Offertory: Eternal Weight of Glory Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: In the Hours Nothing But the Blood of Jesus
Playlist: Songs of Praise: Come Thou Fount Psalm 46 – This will be done in a similar vein as Come Thou Fount (4/4 not 3/4 though). Eternal Weight of Glory Response: Psalm 130 Lent Offertory: Esther Sanctus: Salvation Belongs to Our God Eucharist: Your Grace Is Enough Amazing Grace – We will approach this one as more […]
The Wardens’ Report: a brief summary of highlights from monthly Vestry meetings, designed to demystify our work and provide some information about our growth, finances, priorities and progress towards our strategic plan. The Vestry gathered in the sanctuary on Tuesday to begin our work with prayer. We welcomed David back into our midst, rejoiced in what God […]
Where can you find Geocaching, hiking, lawn games and a vineyard all in one place? If you answered the Restoration Retreat, you’d be right! There are only a few spots remaining and the October 2 deadline to sign up is fast approaching. If you act now, you can secure your spot to join in on […]