“Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” – Romans 12:1 Vicky Beeching’s album Eternity Invades has provided Restoration with the songs “Deliverer” and “May I Never Lose the Wonder.” This Sunday we will sing her song “Glory to God Forever.” I love the explicit truths […]
John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” The band All Sons and Daughters has recently put out some very good music most of which is great for personal meditation while recalling Scriptural truths. When their latest ep, The Longing, came out, I grew ecstatic when I heard […]
Psalm 33:3 says, “Sing to him a new song; play skillfully on the strings, with loud shouts.” I am in Pittsburgh at the Trinity School for Ministry at a three day intensive with Andy Piercy, a man who has spent much time both contemplating and leading sung worship. I have not had enough time to […]
Hey everyone, Restoration Anglican is hosting a Financial Peace University class again this Trimester, on Monday nights, 7-9pm, at the church, 1815 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA. Please join, and/or spread the word. We want to make sure people know about this opportunity our church offers that can help with one of life’s most important […]
A letter to Restoration: My dear friends, One of the happiest moments of last night for me was at the Peace, turning around having been ordained and blessed by Bishop Guernsey and seeing so many people that I love smiling at me, and conscious of the prayers, encouragement and love of so many who could […]
During this time of Advent, we are keenly aware of the fact that we are waiting for Jesus to come and make all things right. We would love for you to come celebrate Christmas with us. Christmas Eve we’ll be telling the story and singing the songs, with three Eucharist services of lessons and carols: […]
On Sunday, David shared these words from his fraternity brother: “This Advent as I look at our nativity scene and I see Mary and Joseph looking down at an empty manger (cause we don’t put the baby in until Christmas), I’ll be reminded of parents in Connecticut and Iraq and Afghanistan and Pakistan and Yemen […]
As many of you know I have a passion for using music as a unifying tool, and I desire to promote anything that helps bridge generation or cultural gaps within the Church. Alex Mejias, the primary song-writer for High Street Hymns, is making a career of doing this through retooling older hymns and sharing them […]
Hey everyone, The Fall Retreat has arrived! Make sure to leave Arlington by 7:30am on Saturday morning in order to be there by 9:30am. Below are registration details and directions: Registration: Registration opens at 9:30am on Saturday, please arrive no later than 10:30am. Here is what you need to pack: Bedding and towels ARE provided […]
I am excited to bring a few of these songs into the Restoration music rotation. You may have heard them a couple times at Restoration or many times elsewhere. I would like to formally introduce you. : ) In the Name of God the Father – You probably have not heard this one anywhere but […]