Summer fun….and with a good cause! Come join us this Sunday to pick up fresh produce from the Columbia Pike Farmer’s Market and then sort it and bag it to give at the Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC). Great opportunity to meet people, get a free bright green t-shirt, and check out some fruit and […]
As I was flipping through my images from Cambodia and reflecting on the many good gifts that God gave me while I was there, I was surprised by how comprehensive a review of the trip I saw by holding the arrow key down on my image viewer. Without further ado, here is my RestoCambo2017 Album with […]
Wondering how to respond to the national conversation about refugees? Here are some thoughts and ideas to motivate your prayer and action. We are compelled to love our neighbor. Jesus assumed that His followers would. We are convicted by the clear teaching of the Bible. Here is a small sample of the 51 mentions of […]
Several days ago, as I was preparing for a workshop session that I would be facilitating on the Khmer Pastors’ retreat, Liz reminded me to leave room to be surprised. She was right. The Holy Spirit so often surprises me in the midst of the mundane, and I operate best when I assume a posture […]
As I reflect on my time in Cambodia, I am struck most significantly by the contrast of light and darkness; hope and despair. I see light in so many wonderful people living and working here to better the lives of others – people who are pushing back the darkness of extreme poverty, sexual exploitation and […]
Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, is named for its 600-year-old central pagoda, Wat Phnom (literally “Hill Pagoda”). We visited Wat Phnom on our second day in Cambodia. In addition to being a place of devotion and prayer, its grounds are also used for sex trafficking, sometimes in broad daylight. We silently prayed for each […]
RILA has been holding monthly immigration legal aid clinics since March of this year. It has been our privilege to work with immigrant families in our neighborhood, to hear their stories, and advocate on their behalf. We have been amazed at the passion, talents and commitment of the many volunteers from our congregation. The people […]
“I’m Batman!” I shouted as I stood up slowly, my cape and mask betraying my title. “No, put it on your head, not eyes!” E. said, his two-year old eyes staring at me with mountainous fear. He was relieved immediately when I pulled the mask up from my eyes to my forehead, once again showing […]
Restoration is a place that connects people to God, to others, and to the needs of the world. We are a church that seeks to support those most vulnerable who live both locally and globally. Yet, most of our outreach opportunities are for older teens and adults. So how do we grow kids into […]
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” […]