“When the cares of my heart are many, your consolations cheer my soul.” (Psalm 94:19)Dear Restoration,It is with a heavy heart that I write to tell you that our Director of Worship Arts, Chris Stephens, has chosen to resign, effective May 29. He and his family will be moving back to New York in June. […]
Hi Restoration,Removing guidance on masks at all Restoration eventsBeginning tomorrow, Sunday, March 6, the vestry has removed their previous guidance regarding masks at all Restoration events. You are free to make your own decision about wearing one. This applies to all ages, including children and youth who are participating in Kids’ Small Groups and Apex. […]
Dear Restoration,”Blessed is the one whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord our God.” (Psalm 146:5)Confession: I love today and tomorrow.Two of my favorite days in our corporate life together are Ash Wednesday and the Tuesday before. I love making a deliberate turn with you from the brightness of Epiphany to the somber […]
Dear Restoration, Yesterday afternoon the CDC issued new recommendations for mask wearing based primarily on the rate of hospitalization in the community. As reported in this Washington Post article, “CDC recommends mask-wearing for indoor public settings, including schools, only in communities with high levels of disease.” Arlington County is classified as a community with a low level of disease. Therefore the vestry is […]
Dear Restoration,”The LORD said to Moses on Mount Sinai, “Speak to the Israelites and say to them: ‘When you enter the land I am going to give you, the land itself must observe a sabbath to the LORD. For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. […]
Dear Restoration,”Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of His salvation from day to day.Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous works among all peoples!” (Psalm 96:2-3)As a church, we are motivated by the beautiful pictures in Scripture of all God’s people, from every nation, tribe, people, and nation, worshiping Him while standing […]
a late afternoon update for an imminent opportunity to serve…Please respond soon if you are interested! Dear Restoration,Furniture Donation Drive:Hundreds of Afghan families are currently resettling in our area. Many of these families have been living at US Army bases since evacuating Afghanistan in August. While they are finally able to resettle into more permanent homes, […]
Dear Restoration,One of the more challenging sections of the New Testament is 1 Corinthians 10.23-33, which was our reading for today in the Resto Daily Prayer Guide.Here’s why it’s hard:Paul starts by quoting a cultural slogan, ‘All things are lawful’. A slogan- meaning, ‘This is what everyone is saying. This is the air we breathe. All things are lawful.’Ok, […]
Dear Restoration,”My brothers and sisters, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.” James 2:1Every year, during the 3rd week of January, we set our gaze on the horizon of God’s righteousness and the work of His Kingdom as we honor the labors of Rev. Dr. […]
Dear Restoration,”Count it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4)Happy 12th day of Christmas! As we transition from the season […]