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March 2012Vol. 61, No. 3

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

323 South Fairfax Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3716

Phone: 703-549-6670

Fax: 703-549-9425

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.opmh.org

Office Hours:

8:15 - 4:15, Monday - Friday

The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a

congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

and the National Capital Presbytery:

www.pcusa.org

In This Issue:Church News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Joys and Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Senior Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

New Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Youth Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Children’s Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Monthly Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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As we begin our Lenten journey we offer you this poem by Ann Weems, anoted writer, speaker, liturgist, and worship leader.

Jesus,God’s Beloved SonMark 1:9-15

When I was a child we didn’t have Lent,not down in Nashville, Tennessee,where my father was a Presbyterian minister.That’s not to say there wasn’t any of that

“giving up” business going on;It’s just that Presbyterians didn’t do it.Oh, we waved our fronds as we went into

the sanctuary on Palm Sunday,and we observed Holy Week.The most memorable day being Fridaywhen we had hot cross buns and didn’t go to school,but went instead to the worship service downtown,and listened to one of those Last Word Sermonsand afterwards ate at the B & W cafeteria.I was afraid a truant office would see us,but my mother assured me she’d neverseen a truant officer lurking around in thechurches in Nashville, Tennessee.What we did see was a lot of people going to

church on Good Fridayand a lot of people praying.I knew something very important was going on,and that it was about Jesus.Not Easter baskets, not new clothes, not Easter dinner.

Jesus.It was about Jesus.

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WORLD DAYOF PRAYER ANDTAIZÉ PRAYERMarch 2Service 7:00 pm

CONGREGATIONALDINNERMarch 4, 5:30 pmGoodwin HouseAlexandria

CONCERTWITH A CAUSEMarch 10, 4 - 5 pm

PALM/PASSIONSUNDAY SERVICESSunday, April 18:30 & 11 amCommunion at bothservices

MAUNDYTHURSDAYSERVICEApril 5, 7:30 pm

GOOD FRIDAYSERVICE/TAIZÉApril 6, Noon

EASTER SERVICESSunday, April 88:30 & 11 amNo Education Classes

Daylight Saving TimeSunday March 11, 2012 2 amturn clocks forward 1 hour.

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It was also about Jesus when my father was tried by the church for heresy.

He had preached sermons about racial equalityand higher wages for the poorand loving people of other faiths,

as well as preaching a sermon on peace just before World War II.

Some people told him to stick to the Bible.My father said he was preaching the gospel. And his conscience would only allow him to preach the truth as he saw it.As he heard it.As he felt the Spirit.It was about Jesus.

Jesus went to Galilee preaching the gospelsaying “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near;

repent, and believe in the good news.”But the good news was not always received as such…Not then, not now.

The trouble was the good news proved too scandalous, too radical, too good to be true, and they turned their backs on Jesus…The people, the religious authorities, the government, and even the disciples,And Jesus suffered unto death…alone.As the spiritual says, “We didn’t know who you [were].”My prayer is that this Lent we will know who he is,And we will “give up” our hearts to a world who screams for a word of hope from the Church of

Jesus Christ.

from From Advent’s Alleluia to Easter’s Morning Light, by Ann Weems, WJK Press, 2010

We invite you to join the journey as we prepare for Easter and celebrate Jesus.

Reminder!2012 Silent Auction and Congregational DinnerSunday, March 4thGoodwin House, 4800 Fillmore Ave. 5:30-9 pm

Meeting HouseSTAFFThe Rev. Dr. Robert R. Laha, Jr.Senior [email protected]

The Rev. Ann E. HerlinAssociate [email protected]

The Rev. Dr. Joyce MercerParish [email protected]

Ms. Linda L. LanamPastoral [email protected]

Mrs. Priscilla Andre-Colton, CCEDirector of Christian [email protected]

Mr. Samuel BakerDirector of Music/[email protected]

Ms. Mary PrattYouth [email protected]

Ms. Susan ThomasAdministrative [email protected]

Mr. Robert ClarkChurch Business [email protected]

Mrs. Erma LoganFinancial [email protected]

Ms. Beth BatheCommunications [email protected]

Mrs. Mary DannaheyDatabase [email protected]

Mrs. Ellen HaasComputer Systems [email protected]

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Church NewsListening for Grace Retreat: March 16-18What if our lives are sacred texts that require us to find adeeper meaning and discover God at work in our lives?

Listening for Grace is a process of storytelling, listeningand writing that will open up your own stories to theabundance of gracealready at work within you. We willcreate space for discernment and inspiration in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of Meadowkirk.

Leaders: Kathie Hepler is a writer, workshop leader, andseminary professor. Paul Costello is an internationalpeace educator and writer, having worked in NorthernIreland, South Africa, and currently Israel and Palestine.Paul and Kathie formed the Center for Narrative Studiesin 1995 to develop methods of listening and understandingstories. Price: $335 includes meals, accommodations inthe Meadowkirk Inn, and programming.

Meadowkirk Retreat Center, 38012 Delta Farm LaneMiddleburg, VA 20117, 540-687-5565www.Meadowkirk.org

One Great Hour ofSharingIt’s time once again to start savingthose pennies, nickels, dimes, andquarters in your family’s OneGreat Hour of Sharing fish bank.Fish banks and a ‘calendar of giving’are available in the Fellowship Halland the narthex. Banks will be collected on Easter Day, April 8.

Last year, our Palm Sunday fish boxcollections in Sunday School andworship offerings joined those ofother churches around the world toprovide critically-needed relief to victims ofhunger and natural disasters as well as support forinternational self-help projects. Three of the largest areaswhere our funds were distributed included Haiti follow-ing their January 2010 earthquake; Joplin, Missouri inthe wake of the devastating tornado last summer; andPakistan in the aftermath of the July 2010 cyclone andits devastating flood damage. The Sudan also receivedmajor assistance in support of their self-developmentprograms in agriculture, water and sanitation.

Summer Evening Worship For almost a decade, the Meeting House has been offer-ing a summer worship opportunity on Sunday evenings.The structure and content of the services has remainedrelatively the same throughout these years. This year, aswe approach the time for planning and organizing sum-mer worship, we would like to invite the congregation tooffer the Worship Ministry input on a variety of aspectsof these services, from the time and place to the musicand meditation. Linda Lanam will be reaching out toany and all who have an interest in alternative summerworship options. If you would like to be a part of theseconversations, please contact her at [email protected].

Bridges to Worship Training onSunday, March 18Ellen Wayer, one of our veteran and gifted storytellers, isoffering training for new volunteers for Bridges toWorship. Participants will report to Flounder 1b for PartI when the children leave the sanctuary for Bridges toWorship. By 12:30 a chili lunch will be available inFellowship Hall. The group will then move to Heavenfor Part II. Child care will be available till 2:00 pm.

Bridges to Worship is a way for children toexperience the practice of worship in waysthat are developmentally appropriate. Theapproach is based on the work of JeromeBerryman, an Episcopal priest, and SonjaStewart, a Reformed Church educator. Themethodology is rooted in the work of MariaMontessori and Sophia Cavalletti. Bridges toWorship is intended for children inKindergarten through third grade. Childrenbegin in the sanctuary with their families andare invited to join the Bridges to Worshipgroup following the Time with the Children.

Bridges to Worship is not “sacred child care”. Ithas order and ritual. Children are nurtured in their

ability to be present with God, to find that “holy space”within themselves. The children are taught how we walkand talk during Bridges to Worship, helping them under-stand that worship is about being with God. It isintended to prepare children for making the transition toworship in the sanctuary.

If you have questions, please contact one of this year’sBridges to Worship coordinators, Kathy McCabe ([email protected]) or Laura Denk ([email protected]).

http://www.Meadowkirk.org





Joys and Concerns

March BirthdaysAbigail Adams, Paloma Alcala, Will Allen, Mary Lee Anderson,Aila Bartos, Heather Bartos, Paul Bea, Sofia Bea, Lisa Bearman,Eleanor Boese, Mara Boggess, Stephanie Boright, Emily Bourke,Lynne Boyle, Chris Brady, Maddie Brightbill, Steven Brown, KipBrunk, Margaret Carr, Pam Cericola, Ashley Chamberlain, DorisCobun, Brian Comey, Mark Comey, Matthew Comey, AlexConkey, Tony Costello, Thomas Costello, Tom Dabney, NicholasDahmann, Reid Daugherity, Meredith Davidson, Amber Dean,Albie Dickson, Campbell Dickson, Alex Dorrier, Nicholas Duvall,Melanie Ellinger, Jim Erdly, Debbie Farmer, Mick Fleming, MegGallagher, Anna Gilbert, Amy Gill, Jennifer Gradnigo, PattieGrainger, Will Griffin, Art Guarinello, Ed Hall, Michael Hannam,Dorte Hardage, John Hardage, Jack Hardage, Betty Heiby, JimHerring, Brian Hoover, Maria Hopper, Cooper Jaskot, MorganJones, Amy Kavelman, Erica Kicak-Vanderhoeven, KatieKosanovich, Matthew Kosanovich, Peter Kosanovich, MichaelKroeger, Grace Laha, Judy Lampley, Molly Landis, Sean Landis,Robin Lehman, Cameron Luther, Abraham Mailander, WilliamMannen, Geoff Marin, Thomas Matney, Audrey May, Lydia May,Priscilla McAndrews, Megan McCabe, Kyle McKernan, RyanMcKernan, Leslie Milner, Kait Murphy, Laura Neitz, EugeneOlmi, Caroline Otteni, Elizabeth Owens, Mac Page, MarinaPharis, Eva Phelps, Ashley Rath, Harper Rath, Catherine Regen,Billy Richards, Margaret Rizzi, Elizabeth Roberts, Kim Rozelle,Thomas Ryan, Len Sanderson, Nash Sanderson, Cathy Schroeder,Allen Shriver, Brady Simpson, Thacher Smith, Jay Spurr, AlexanderSteinitz, Malin Thomas, Rob Thormeyer, Kate Tuttle, Nancy VanGulick , Hugh Van Horn, Cecily Wainstein, Brendan Walsh,Gillian Warner, Alexis Waters, Mary Ann Way, Bill Weber, CaseyWeir, Lynne Weir, Lauren White, Ian Whitson, Bob Wiles,Elizabeth Wilson, Shane Winslow, and Bill Wollam.

Our sympathy goes to...Hal Collums on the death of his aurt, Hazel Payne, on February 6.

Our Congratulations are offered on...

The baptism of...Mary Manning Harper, daughter or Graham and MollyHarper on February 12; andMaysen Caroline Lassiter, daughter of Brandon and ElisseLassiter on February 19.

The birth of...Leah Elizabeth Staley, daughter of Ann Herlin and TerryStaley on February 2.

Senior SidebarHealthy Living for SeniorsCome to a presentation on “Healthy Livingfor Seniors in Alexandria” on Wednesday,March 7 from 10:30 am to 12 pm at InovaAlexandria Hospital at 4320 Seminary Road(enter via the Visitors’ Entrance). Enjoy alive cooking demonstration and get yournutrition questions answered by localexperts. The event is free but space is limit-ed, so please register in advance with SeniorServices of Alexandria online atwww.seniorservicesalex.org or by calling(703) 836-4414 ext. 10.

Free Tax Preparation (provided by IRS-certified volunteers inEnglish and Spanish)February 4 - April 14 Saturdays, 9 a.m. – Noon Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Department of Community & HumanServices 2525 Mt. Vernon Ave. (Mt. Ida side door)Individuals with income up to $25,000;Families with income up to $45,000

Please bring the following documents withyou: • Valid photo ID and all W-2’s & 1099’s (ifany) • End-of-year statements from other incomesources (Social Security, bank interest, SSI,etc.) • 2010 tax return, if available • Record of expenses for tax credits anddeductions (child care, educa-tion, savings, student loans,medical) • Social Security cards for eachfamily member • Bank account numberand routing number fordirect deposit of your refund

Computer Classes at Landmark Sponsored by the Jewish Council for theAging. A new catalogue, entitled ComputerCourses for adults age 50 plus, is now avail-able for courses in March/April 2012. For information or assistance (includingfinancial assistance), call (240) 395-0916.

http://www.seniorservicesalex.org


New Members

Anita and Franklin CaterAnita and Franklin both joinedby Reaffirmation of Faith.Franklin is a producer for “AllThings Considered”. They havethree children, Symon, Elsa Elias.

Alexandra FogelAlexandra joined by Letter ofTransfer from First PresbyterianChurch in Bellevue, WA. She isa retired nurse who enjoys knit-ting, quilting, reading, walkingand movies.

Andrea and Charles (Charlie) SauerAndrea joined by Letter of Transferfrom United Methodist Church ofthe Resurrection in Leawood, KS.Charlie joined by Letter of Transferfrom Village Presbyterian Churchin Prairie Village, KS. Andrea is astay at home mom who enjoyscrafts, reading, golf and travel.Charlie works for Market Instituteand enjoys golf and computers.They have an 11 month olddaughter, Anna.

Sara (Kendall) and Bill CaseyKendall joined by Letter ofTransfer from Fountain InnPresbyterian Church in FountainInn, SC. Bill joined by Letter orTransfer from Vienna Presbyterianin Vienna, VA. Kendall works asthe Assistant Curator of Educationat the DAR Museum. She enjoysballet, sports and history. Bill is a Budget Analyst for the StateDepartment and he enjoys flying,sports, home improvement projectsand history.

Aaron SimoneauAaron joined by Letter ofTransfer from Federated Churchof Charlton in Charlton, MA.Aaron is an administrative assis-tant with the National Industriesfor the Blind. He enjoys singingand Japan related studies.

Amy and Miles TreakleAmy and Miles both joined byReaffirmation of Faith.

Hope GibbsHope joined by Letter of Transferfrom Fairfax Presbyterian Church in Fairfax, VA. Hope is a CreativeDirector and CommissionedMinister for Volunteers of America.She enjoys reading, writing, travel,art, music and history.

Allison and Brandon SheltonAllison and Brandon both joined by Reaffirmation of Faith. Allisonworks as the Director of PublicAffairs at the National Cable &Telecommunications Association.She enjoys travel, reading and photography. Brandon is a consultantwho enjoys golf, and college basketball. Allison and Brandon are expecting their first baby inearly May.

Leonard (Lee) Conger and Sara SmithLee joined by Letter of Transferfrom First Presbyterian Church inBainbridge, GA. Sara joined byReaffirmation of Faith. Sara is aconsultant with Booz, Allen,Hamilton and enjoys crafts, music(flute), reading and caring for hernew puppy. Lee is an EnglishTeacher at Mark Twain MiddleSchool who enjoys cooking, reading,entertaining and spectator sports.They are engaged to be married.

On Sunday February 19 the following people werereceived into membership. Other new members, notpictured below were received at the session meetingFebruary 27. These new members are Kent Caldwell,George Brunner, his wife Pat Romiti and son JulianRomiti. Photos and bios of these new members willappear in the April Newsletter.


Youth FellowshipCalendarYouth March 2012March 4 - High School Lunch - 12:15 PM, Congregational Dinner

March 11 - MS 5-6:30 PM, HS 6-8 PM, Dinner together at 6 PM

March 18 - Chili Cook-Off! 12-2 PM (set-up during 11 AM worship, clean-up 2-2:30 PM)

March 25 - MS 5-6:30 PM, HS 6-8 PM, Dinner together at 6 PM

IMPORTANT DATES:YOUTH SUNDAY - May 13MS Massanetta Conference - June 26-29West Virginia Work Camp - July 8 - 1

Thanks so much to everyone who supported the Meeting House's 8thannual Souper Bowl of Caring! Thanks to all of you, we were able to donate$1,363.32 to Family to Family and over 300 food items The ALIVE FoodPantry!! Awesome job! Praise the Lord!

High School Ski TripOn Saturday, February 18, 2012 a group of 15 high school youth and 5adults gathered in the Meeting House parking lot and headed forHarrisonburg, VA for the annual ski retreat. It was a wonderful weekendfilled with fun and fellowship. We stayed two nights in Wilson Cottage atMassanetta Springs Conference Center, just a 20 minute drive from greatskiing at Massanutten Resort. The theme of the weekend was “Lost andFound”. Our discussions and Bible study Saturday night and Sunday morn-ing focused around how it feels to be lost and how God loves each one of useven when we stray. We read through the familiar parables of the lost sheepand coin and related the lessons and themes to how we live our lives eachday. In addition to our time of prayer, discussion and singing, we of coursesaved time for fun! We played field games all Saturday afternoon and skiedall day Sunday - it even snowed while we were on the mountain! It was anawesome retreat! The Meeting House is so blessed to have such wonderfulyouth and youth volunteers! Special thanks to Bobby Phillips, Emily Asmus,Garrett Hothan, and David Pratt for volunteering their time to make thisweekend possible!

BAKE SALECalling all chili chefs and any-one who likes to eat chili to participate in the MeetingHouse Chili Cook-Off andBake Sale, Sunday, March 18,noon – 2 pm in FellowshipHall, sponsored by the MeetingHouse youth groups. A freewilldonation will be collected at thedoor to help cover the cost forthe youth/chaperones to attendMassanetta and Montreat youthconferences this summer. Abake sale will also be held. AllMeeting House chili chefs areinvited to enter their favoritechili. You may pick up an entryform in the church office ornarthex. All are welcome tosample and vote for theirfavorite chili and to enjoy fellowship with friends as theyeat a meal of chili, pasta, saladand dessert. Free child care willbe provided for kids under 5.At the end of the event, thecook-off winner will beannounced and prizes will beawarded. Chili chefs drop entryforms in church office or mailto: Caroline Duncan, 820Fontaine St., Alexandria, VA22302; [email protected];703-549-7202.

For general information contact Linda Woodhouse, [email protected];703-212-8611.




Children’s Ministry

In Heritage Hall….The Church in the Middle AgesMarch 4 and 11Dr. William Phillippe continues this exploration of howthe church developed and changed during the MiddleAges, giving rise to the Reformation. Constantine, thefirst Christian Roman Emperor, captured the churchand put a lock on the use of the mind. With state pro-tection the church took on the form of the state withbishops, and a pope, assuming authority to tell believerswhat to believe and not to believe. But Muhammadappeared and took another view of God. The churchsplit into East and West creating the Eastern OrthodoxChurch. The Renaissance reintroduced rational thinkingand the Reformation. This class is led by Dr. WilliamPhillippe, honorably retired Teaching Elder.

Great Ends of the Church: Reaching Out--Mission in theReformed TraditionMarch 18, March 25 and April 1As we continue our journey through the Great Ends ofthe Church we next take up the “promotion of socialrighteousness”. This “end” has historically provided theimpetus for the work of the church in the world.Working from texts found in Micah 6:8 and Matthew6:9-13 Cynthia Rigby, Professor of Theology at AustinSeminary, asserts that the church, through its work on theworld stage strives to be agents for the kingdom of God.

This three-week series kicks off on March 18 with theRev. John Y. Lee of the Korean Presbyterian Church inRockville and the Reformed Institute. Rev. Lee willlead us as we explore the historical and theologicalunderpinnings for a commitment to mission within theReformed tradition. Over the next two weeks, attendeeswill have an opportunity to learn about how theMeeting House lives into this tradition within the localcommunity, regional and national mission programsand in partnership with mission efforts overseas. Wewill hear about new and ongoing mission initiatives,explore ways we can become involved and have anopportunity to suggest new areas for mission emphasis.

In Fellowship Hall…The Sunday morning Bible Study continues its examination of the Book of Psalms. The Psalms are acollection of hymns, prayers, and poems that probe thedepths of human emotions. Intended for both publicworship and private reflection, the Psalter combinesvivid images with honest expressions of sorrow, anger,thanksgiving and hope. These ancient words of scripture continue to speak to the experiences of today.Join Hal Collums, Lee Posey, Linda Lanam and TomRoberts as they lead this study.

Please note that Adult Education classes do not meet onEaster Day, April 8.

Adult Education

The Journey: Worshiping with JesusOur March workshops will focus on the practice of worship in Jesus’ time and make connections to ourworship today. Each workshop will explore a differentJewish festival discovering the roots of our Christian celebrations. Celebrating a Seder and building aSuccoth booth are just two of the ways we will explorethis topic. Workshops meet on the second floor of theEducation Building; grade and room assignments areposted in the main hall at the entrance.

On Palm Sunday, April 1, elementary age children areinvited to Heaven (top floor of the Education Building)for “Getting Ready for Easter”.

Education classes do not meet on Easter Day, Sunday,April 8.

Club 3-4-5The next gathering of Club 3-4-5, our fellowship groupfor 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, will meet Friday, March 9,4:30-6:00 pm at “Paint This”, 1013 King Street. Thecost is $12 per child for the studio plus whatever thecost of the pottery they choose (average cost is $10).Snacks and drinks will be provided. RSVP to PamCericola ([email protected]) or Scott Boggess([email protected]).

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR VBS 2012: July 23-27. Our Vacation Bible School this summer will have uswalking with Jesus. So mark your calendars now forJuly 23-27 and get ready to travel. To volunteer, con-tact Lauren Bishop ([email protected]) orShannon Lisecki ([email protected]). Registrationmaterials will be available soon.






MissionCompassion and Social JusticeAs Christians, we are called to live our faith daily, in allaspects of our lives. At times, we struggle to reconcilethis call with the realities of our experiences within ourcommunities, our nation, even our world. What doesGod want us to do to bring about a more just, globalsociety? In March, there will be two opportunities togather and consider those questions and more.

• On Friday, March 23, come attend the Compassion,Peace and Justice Training Day, sponsored by theOffice of Public Witness and all the Compassion Peaceand Justice ministries. This event will take place at theNew York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington,D.C., 8:30 am - 5 pm. The theme is Presbyterians andEconomic Justice, and participants will have a full day of practical church-based training and investigate the roleChristians must play in today’s changing society, particularlyon issues of economic justice. Topics of plenaries andworkshops include faith-based community organizing,practical tools for simple living, justice as discipleshipmaking, social responsibility through investing, and manymore! (This event will end in time for participants toattend the EAD conference described next.)

• Come to the 10th Annual Ecumenical AdvocacyDays for Global Peace with Justice ConferenceMarch 23-26 at the Doubletree Hotel in Arlington(Crystal City), Virginia, which is sponsored by the ecumenical Christian community. The goal of the EADConference is to strengthen our Christian voice andmobilize for advocacy on specific U.S. domestic andinternational policy issues. Participants will worship,dialogue and be inspired and equipped to speak boldlyas people of faith. Rousing preachers, stimulating the-ologians and internationally known policy experts willoffer a faith-based vision for a just economy and ahealthy livelihood with dignity for all. There will be

training on key policy issues and grassroots advocacy,and the conference will culminate with lobby visits onCapitol Hill on Monday, March 26. In addition, area-specific workshops will be offered on Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, Domestic U.S.,Eco-Justice, Global Economic Justice and Peace &Global Security.

For more information:http://gamc.pcusa.org/ministries/washington/compassion-peace-and-justice-training-day/

http://advocacydays.org/

and/or call Gail Freunsch at 703-241-0464 or 202-707-8453 (w).

Sengel Scholars is one of the lesser-known ministries of the MeetingHouse. These scholarships were established at YaleDivinity School and Union Seminary to enable studentsfrom emerging nations to pursue graduate study. TheScholarship Committee received letters from currentrecipients, stating why they are studying and what theyexpect to do following their training. We found them bothinteresting and inspirational, so much so that we thought we

should share them with the MeetingHouse family.

MEDICAL9 families$700.58

ELECTRIC10 families$1000.00

RENT20 families$2092.00

GAS3 families$243.85

WATER4 families$400.00

Family to Family mission monthly updateThe total distribution as of January 31, 2012 was$4436.43. Below is a chart to help see how the fundswere allocated and to how many families.

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http://advocacydays.org/

Click here:http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1798/MissionConnectattachmenttoMarchrev2012newsletter.docx

for an updated schedule of Mission Connect events forMarch and April that includes more information aboutthe following events as well as other Mission Connectactivities:• The Meeting House is helping with ALIVE! furnituredeliveries on two Saturday mornings in March (the10th and 24th). Gerry Cooper will head to lunchafterward with Meeting House volunteers.

• Join Randy Drucker and a few other Meeting Housevolunteers on Saturday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day) tobuild a playhouse that will be auctioned off at a futureRebuilding Together Alexandria event. If you can’thelp with the building but want to support the project,you can make a donation to help cover up to $400 inanticipated costs.

• Join Joan Moser and other Meeting House members

and friends at an ALIVE! Last Saturday of the MonthFood Distribution on Saturday, March 31 from 9 to11:30 am. Up to 18 adults and youths with an adultwelcome.

• Mark your calendar for a Carpenter’s Shelter weekendof fun on April 28 and 29 that will include a Run forShelter 10K and 1 Mile Fun run on Saturday and the10th Annual Cook-Off at the Birchmere on Sunday.

Looking ahead …Take a minute now to mark Wednesday, May 2 onyour calendar for Spring 2Action, a day of onlinegiving that will benefit Alexandria nonprofits, includ-ing many of the Meeting House’s local mission part-ners. More information to come in the April and Maynewsletters.

Calling all Meeting House members and friends with aflexible schedule. Come join other Meeting Housefolks and hundreds of other volunteers for a day of fellowship and fun around town at the Spring for Alexandria community work day from 10 am to 2 pm on Friday, May 4. Click here to sign up online now for the Meeting House team atwww.volunteeralexandria.org. You can (but aren’trequired to) make a donation to the organizer,Volunteer Alexandria, at the time of sign-up. TheMeeting House team may be assigned projects for oneor more of our local mission partners.

This year Service Sunday at the Meeting House willtake place on Sunday, June 3. We are already begunreceiving projects for the day from mission partners.There will be work that can be done by adults, youthand children. Randy Drucker and Lindsey Merchantare the coordinators.


MissionConnect++Strengthening our connection to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House and the community through

Mission Connect

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Worship/Communion

9:30 AM Children's Music

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM Christian

Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Worship

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Ambassador

Luncheon/HH

12:00 PM Coffee Hour/FH

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Youth Fellowship-

Middle School/FH

6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Confirmand

Dinner/FH

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Youth

Fellowship-High School/FH

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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7:00 PM Session

Meeting/HH

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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Preschool Assembly/WH

10:00 AM Staff

Meeting/C

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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Midweek

Connections/Bible

Study/FH/FL 1b/Fl2b

8:30 PM AA Meeting/WH

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ACT

for Alexandria/C


7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Choir Practice/S


2

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Taize Service/S

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

3

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Video Visitation/FL 1b, FL

2b

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


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Congregational Dinner/Offsite

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Worship/Baptism


12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Erben Organ

Fund Committee Meeting/L

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Youth

Fellowship/Band-High School/FH

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

5

7:00 PM Leadership

Council Meeting/C

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9:15 AM PAC

Meeting//FL 1b

10:00 AM Staff

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5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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3-4-5/Offsite

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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8:30 AM - 2:00 PM


2b

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Concert with a Cause/S


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Education




Middle School/FH

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Youth


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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7:00 PM Committee

Meetings

13

10:00 AM Staff

Meeting/C

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4:30 PM - 7:00 PM ATC

Full Board Meeting/WH

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

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7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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8:30 AM - 2:00 PM


2b

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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Chili Cook-Off/FH


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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7:00 PM Deacon

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Courtyard: CY Education Bldg: EDFellowship Hall: FH

Flounder: FL 1a, FL 2b Heritage Hall: HH

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Conference Room: C Library: L Parlor: P

323 South Fairfax StreetAlexandria, VA 22314-3716

OldPresbyterian MeetingHouse

CelebrationSpace is limited so make your reservations now forCelebration’s annual Wine Tasting, Saturday, March17, 7 pm - 9 pm. Hosts are Mary and J.C. McElveen,500 S. Fairfax Street , Alexandria. All Meeting Houseadults are welcome to attend. Celebration is theMeeting House’s group for married or committed couples or those interested in couples issues. MichaelRosenberg, of The Curious Grape in Shirlington, willpresent several wines to enjoy along with the goodcompany and conversation. Please bring an appetizerto share. The cost is $15 per person/$30 per couple.The reservation and payment deadline is Tuesday,March 13; make checks payable to ”OPMH” with“Celebration Wine Tasting” on the memo line. Watchfor a sign-up table at upcoming coffee hours or dropYOUR check in the collection basket or at the churchoffice. If street parking is not available, guests can parkin the Meeting House lot and walk 1 block east onWilkes Street to Fairfax St. For information or toreserve your place, contact Sarah Kocsis at 703-549-7110 or email [email protected].

Also mark YOUR calendars for Celebration’s annualKentucky Derby Day Party, Saturday, May 5, hostedby Judi and Tim Elmore. Watch for more informationin the newsletter and bulletins.

SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY!! SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 The Facilities Ministry will be holding our annualSpring Clean-Up Day on March 24th from 9 am -Noon. All volunteers are asked to RSVP to SamChamberlain at [email protected].

Concerts with a Cause will host the Venice (FL) High School ConcertChorus on Saturday, March 10, at 4:00 pm. Proceedsfrom the free-will offering will benefit our Family toFamily program.

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