I grew up in Texas, the land of big hair, big jewelry, and assertive makeup application. As anyone who knows me now might guess, I always felt a bit out of place among Texas women. I liked books, wore glasses, had perpetually crooked bangs, and didn’t have a single rhinestone-bedazzled vest to my name. As […]
February is always a long month. I guess it is the shortest month, if you’re counting days, but for me, it never feels like the shortest month. The excitement of the holidays is long past and I’m ready to shed my winter coat. I’m tired of the early darkness and spring break is too many […]
Got a busy week coming up? We do! Here are some suggestions as to how you can work, rest and play with other Restoration people next week…. Sunday, 13th Oct: Put in your nominations for vestry today: men or women who could help lead our church Monday, 14th Oct: Louise still needs a few kids […]
Registration is now open for the 2013 Fall Retreat. A favorite fall ritual at Restoration, this retreat brings our entire church out of Arlington and closer to one another. We spend two days in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, worshiping, playing, learning, and connecting. So plan to spend October 19-20 with Restoration at Massanetta Springs (near […]
On Sunday we gathered for the first time at Little Falls Presbyterian Church at 5pm. We considered that the disciples were waiting for the Holy Spirit in those 50 days after Easter because they needed to be prepared for the Holy Spirit. Waiting got them ready. Our church is now in a season of waiting– […]
This past weekend was our annual Women’s Retreat, and it was an amazing time of rest and spending time with each other. Here are a few words about it from our very own Leigh McAfee. “During the sessions I had a prime spot at the front of the room running PowerPoint. And because I can […]
Last November, over 20 Restoration Ladies gathered for a Ladies Night Out. We had a great time getting to know each other in a causal and fun environment. We had ladies of all ages, some were married or single, some had kids at home, some had been attending Restoration from the beginning and some were […]
The tension of Freedom and the Common Good This is one of those days when all the tensions of personal freedom come front and center. I love our country and that we have endeavored to provide a place that provides liberty and self-direction. But I am reminded that there are limits. As much as we […]
Ladies – this one’s for you! We’re headed out of town for a great weekend of reflection, worship, prayer, relaxation, fellowship and fun on February 22-24. We don’t want you to miss out! I am personally really excited to purposefully step away from everyday life and open my heart to God in an expectant way. I […]
This is the last week to sign up for the fall retreat at a discount! Some people have asked me why (in the world) did I choose to help organize the fall retreat. I am not organized, rarely plan ahead, and always wait until the last second to get things done. You would never pick […]