BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 ADULT SPIRITUAL FORMATION: The video series Painting the Stars continues this Sunday. The series explores the concept of the communion of science and faith and the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. The seven-session course features over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers. Interested folks should gather in the sanctuary at 11:20am “When I have a terrible need of – dare I say, 'religion'? – then I go outside at night and paint the stars." -- Vincent Van Gogh MUSIC NOTE: The psaltery is a stringed instrument that can be traced to the 3rd century, B.C. An instrument of many forms, the psaltery was originally plucked like the harp. The bowed psaltery appeared in the early 20th century. Unlike other stringed instruments, each string is a single note with the naturals on the right side and the flats/sharps on the left. When played, the sound is not dampened with the fingers, the sound is sustained. Some common descriptions of the sound include: icy, ethereal, and haunting. How would you describe the sound of the psaltery? KISIMA ACADEMY UPDATE: The Lefbom's will be providing an update on the Kisima Child Care Academy in Naitiri, Kenya after worship on Feb 8, 2015 in the sanctuary. Grab refreshments in the lounge and come hear about the great progress of the school as well as ongoing challenges in their rural Kenyan environment. This is an exciting year for the students because they have their first class ever attending secondary school in local high schools. THE NEXT PRISCA CIRCLE MEETING will be on Tuesday, February 10th, at 7:30pm at JCPC. All ladies of the church are welcome to join us. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: There will be a short congregational meeting following worship on February 15th. INTERESTED IN JCPC MEMBERSHIP? If anyone is interested in joining the church, please see the minister or the usher after the service. WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE: ACCA is holding its second annual Outerwear Drive Feb. 6. Please bring in gently used items and deposit in the box you will find in the Narthex. OLIVE OIL FROM THE HOLY LAND: We still have several bottles of oil for sale. See Diane McEldowney if you are interested. JCPC THURSDAY NIGHT YOGA CLASS meets every Thursday night at 6:00 in the downstairs lounge. This is a basic class of yoga exercises to increase strength and flexibility open to all ages and to all members and friends of JCPC. Wear layered, loose clothing and bring a yoga mat. FEBRUARY LUNCH BUNCH MEETING: We hope you can join us for the Lunch Bunch meeting on Saturday, February 28th @ noon at Alice Pearson’s house. If you would like to come, please call Alice 703-9416351 or Marti Kirschbaum 703-941-9236. FORGIVENESS WORKSHOP: You are invited to "An Afternoon of Forgiveness" at Peace Lutheran Church 6362 Lincolnia Rd, Alexandria VA 22312 on February 14, 2015 from 1-4. This free, interactive workshop, led by renowned speaker Mariah Fenton Gladis, www.mfgfoundation.org, focuses on the beneficial body, mind and spiritual effects of forgiving - a life changing and sacred act that can be an antidote to depression, anxiety and shame. All are welcome, including people with no religious affiliation. Registration and more information: email [email protected] or call 202-417-3682. Pre-registration recommended, but not required. Doors will open at 12:30 for day-of registration. VOICES FROM THE HOLY LAND: A six-week film series co-sponsored by Grace Presbyterian Church, Ravensworth Baptist Church, and Palestinian Christian Alliance for Peace. After three generations, why is peace in Israel-Palestine so hard to achieve? How are issues of justice and human rights playing out in this so-called “conflict?” How do we understand our own government’s policies and actions in being an “honest-broker” in the Middle East? These are the types of broad questions addressed by a coalition of churches and church-related organizations in the Virginia-D.C. area. “Voices From the Holy Land” Film Series starts on Sunday, February 15, 2015. This series, open to the public and free, will be screen on six successive Sundays @ 2:30pm at Grace Presbyterian Church [7434 Bath Street, Springfield, VA 22150]. By exploring these complex, difficult, and emotional issues through the voices and eyes of the people living in Israel-Palestine, this coalition hopes to show that: Israel-Palestine history is complicated Life under occupation is difficult and unfair Israel-Palestine “conflict” affects not only Jews and Muslims, but Palestinian Christian communities “Christian Zionism” serves to conflate and confuse biblical Israel with the modern State of Israel Small groups of Israelis and Palestinians are coming together to promote peaceful solutions US policies and US media have affected our understanding of the current “conflict” There is still reason to hope Film screening schedule: Voices Across the Divide Life in Occupied Palestine The Stones Cry Out With God On Our Side Sunday February 15, 2015 Sunday February 22, 2015 Sunday March 1, 2015 Sunday March 8, 2015 @2:30 pm @2:30 pm @2:30 pm @2:30 pm Little Town of Bethlehem Home Front Sunday March 15, 2015 Sunday March 22, 2015 @2:30 pm @2:30 pm Information is also available on the Web at http://gracepresby.org/voices and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pages/Voices-from-the-Holy-Land/739438629486442 OPPORTUNITIES AT CHURCHES IN NATIONAL CAPITAL PRESBYTERY 2015 ALL-CHURCH “STAY-TREAT” at Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church “Being a World Changer” with David LaMotte: How long has it been since you had a weekend with your family to do nothing but have fun and be inspired? Join your friends at MVPC for an awesome weekend full of challenging speaking, enjoyable music, delicious chocolate fondue, and our first ever “Amazing Race”! Our speaker will be David LaMotte, a musician who weaves together challenging stories and beautiful music that will encourage you and leave you smiling. He is a singer/songwriter, with a Master’s Degree in International Relations, Peace, and Conflict Resolution from the University of Queensland, in Brisbane Australia; and has served as Chair of the Nobel Peace Prize Nominating Committee. January 31-February 1 For more information go to www.mvpconline.org FOOD, EATING, AND THE LIFE OF FAITH: New York Avenue Presbyterian church presents, “Food, Eating, and the Life on Faith,” a weekend with Dr. Norman Wirzba, Professor of Theology and Ecology, Duke Divinity School. “The Theological Significance of Food” Presentation and Discussion Saturday, February 7, 2015 Peter Marshall Hall - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Child Care will be provided) “Eating Towards Justice and Reconciliation” Sunday, February 8, 2015 Dr. Wirzba, preaching at 8:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Presentation and Discussion 10:00 a.m., Peter Marshall Hall Congregational Meal, 12:30 p.m., Peter Marshall Hall For more information go to www.nyapc.org TRIBUTE TO MAHALIA JACKSON FEATURING LAVENIA NESMITH:sponsored by Black Presbyterians United and Faith Pres. Church, February 22, 2015 – Faith Presbyterian Church For more information go to www.faithpchurch.org
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