Centreville Baptist Church is providing clothing free to the community on Saturday, June 1, from 8 a.m. till noon. Stop by and “shop” for clothing items from infants through children, men and women. If you want to clean out your closets and donate items, drop them by the church office by Friday, May 31.
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MOPS — a program for Mothers of Pre-Schoolers — runs during the school year. An additional MOPS session is being added to the line-up this fall on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The original session is on the first and third Fridays of the month. Registrations for both sessions are now being taken. Call the church office at 703-830-3333.
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Vacation Bible School, Soccer Camp, and a Camp for the Performing Arts are set for the summer months of July and August. Registrations are now being taken for each of them. Call the church office at 703-830-3333.
Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville. The congregation offers the Northern Virginia Jewish community services that provide numerous spiritual, educational, support and social opportunities including religious school for member children age 3 through Bar/Bat Mitzvah and confirmation. Call 703- 263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
* Friday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. — Shabbat Confirmation with Rabbi Block, Cantor Marsh and the Confirmation students.
* Saturday, June 1 at 6 p.m. — Special Havdalah Service with Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh as Lindy Deal becomes a Bat Mitzvah.
* Sunday, June 2, 10:30-11:30 a.m. — Religious School Parent Meeting with Diane Zimmerman, education director. Then from 11:45 a.m.- 1:30 p.m., there is a Teachers' Workshop with Diane.
* Saturday, June 1 at 3:30 p.m. — Adult B/Nai Mitzvah/Jewish Education Class. Hal Moore is the facilitator. Maimonides "Guide to the Perplexed."
Congregation Yad Shalom, a conservative synagogue, is located in Centreville. It provides a traditional service with a progressive format to enhance a Jewish lifestyle.
* There are wonderful opportunities for a Hebrew School for the children.
* Join in a family picnic at Bull Run Park on Sunday, June 2, at 11:30 a.m.
* Join in a Saturday morning Torah service with Cantor Zucker on June 15 at 10 a.m., at E.C. Lawrence Park.
For further information and/or directions, call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0370, or visit the Web site at www.neighborhoodfind.com.
Join Pender United Methodist Church for the "Sing and Celebrate" contemporary worship service Sunday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. An alternative to traditional worship, this service combines drama and music in an informal setting to praise the Lord. Pender United Methodist is located east of the intersection of Route 50 and Fairfax County Parkway at 12401 Alder Woods Drive in Fairfax. Visit the Web site at www.penderumc.org or call 703-278-8023.
Capital Worship Center will hold weekly Bible Study and Worship Services on Wednesday nights at 7:30 p.m. at Centre Ridge Elementary School (14400 New Braddock Road, Centreville). Also offered at this time will be Youth Services, Children's Fellowship and a Nursery. Call 703-530-8100.
Clifton Presbyterian Church has the following events:
* 8:30 and 11 a.m. — Sunday worship services.
* 9:45 a.m. — Christian Education for all ages.
* 9:45 a.m. — Adult Education: A video-discussion series has begun, featuring Dr. Bart D. Ehrman on the historical context of the New Testament.
* Women's Bible Study Group: "Prayer of Jabez" series in progress. Nursery available. Scheduled meetings are June 4 and 18.
Spring Rotation Workshop
* Youth Activities
Thursday evening Senior High Bible study group, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175. For these events, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175.
The Fifth-Annual Gospel Sing at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, June 9 at 5 p.m. In concert are Promise Land Quartet from Winchester and Circuit Riders Quartet from Sterling. No admission, but a love offering will be taken. Food is available for purchase. Enjoy the outdoors, bring family and friends and your lawnchair. The church is located at 43987 John Mosby Highway (Route 50) in Chantilly.
The United Methodist Men (UMM) have invited Chris Shiring, a senior executive with American Express, to "coach" them on how to better guide professional consultants like accountants, financial managers, insurance advisors, retirement planners, tax strategists, etc. The dinner is Monday, June 10 at 7:30 p.m. with Shiring's presentation at 8 p.m. All are welcome. Contact Bill Krebs at 703-904-4384 (w) or krebsb@dsdlabs.com or Barry Ziman at 703-830-1343 or barry.ziman@juno.com.
St. John's Episcopal Church offers the following:
Sunday Eucharist services are at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. A nursery for children up to age 3 is available. Opportunities for adult, youth and child enrichment are offered. On Sundays: Christian Formation for all ages, Adult Lectionary Class and Newcomer Class at 9:15 a.m.; Children's Chapel at 10:30 a.m.; Youth Music and Youth Group at 4:15 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., respectively. On Mondays: New Testament Class at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays: Morning Bible Study at 10 a.m.; Eucharist and Healing Service at 9:15 a.m. on Thursdays: Children's Choir at 5 p.m.; Adult Choir and Education for Ministry at 7:30 p.m. Call 703-803-7500 and visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church invites everyone to join them Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School, located at the corner of Route 28 and Green Trails Boulevard. Sunday school, KIDS Church, and a nursery are provided for children. Call 703-502-1732 or check out their Web site at www.connectwithctr.com.
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Consider attending the membership classes on Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. at the church office, from now through June 6. Confirmation and Baptism will be held on Sunday, June 9. Call the church office at 703-502-1732 to register for membership, confirmation or baptism classes. Christ the Redeemer's offices are located at 14720 Flint Lee Road, Suite J in Chantilly.
Centreville Presbyterian Church invites the public to participate in its activities and classes:
* Worship services — Sundays at 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.
* Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages.
* Youth Fellowship — Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.
* Choirs, Worship Team and Instruments of Praise.
Call the church office at 703-830-0098 or visit www.CentrevillePres.org regarding other sensational summer events.
CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange. Call 703-830-0098.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training is a fun fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Childcare can be provided but you must call and register. Call 703-830-3333.
Ox Hill Baptist Church will be holding its Vacation Bible School on July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 years (by June 30, 2002) through sixth grade. Registration forms can be found on the Web site at www.oxhillbaptist.org. The church is located at 4101 Elmwood Street in Chantilly. Call 703-378-5555.
Mount Olive Baptist Church activities:
* Church Services: Rev. Eugene Johnson, pastor
* Prayer Meeting/Bible Study — Wednesday, 7 p.m.
* Sunday, Morning Worship — 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.
* Sunday School — 9:45 a.m.
Mount Olive Baptist Church is located at 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville. Call 703-830-8769.
Cedar Run Community Church's Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary School. New Community monthly worship service is held on the third Sunday of every month from 5-7:15 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian Church. Free pizza dinner starting at 5 p.m. Childcare provided.
Interested in learning about Cedar Run? Visit the Web site at www.cedarrun.net or call the church office at 703-968-7312.
Clifton Presbyterian Church activities:
* Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Worship Services
* 9:45 a.m. Christian Education for all ages
* Women's Bible Study Group meets first and third Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
RSVP to Church Office 703-830-3175.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church holds a contemporary worship service on Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School in Centreville. Sunday School, K.I.D.S. Church, and a nursery are provided on Sundays. The web site is www.connectwithctr.com. Call 703-502-1732.
Mount Horeb A.M.E. Mission Church invites the public to worship on Sunday mornings at 11 a.m. at Virginia Run Elementary School, 15450 Martins Hundred Drive in Centreville. The Rev. Larry C. Rogers is the pastor. Call 703-330-2109.
New Hope Fellowship currently meets at 10 a.m. at Rocky Run Middle School, with worship at 11 a.m. each Sunday. The school is located at 4400 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly. Call 703-591-2948.
Oasis Ministry is a Christian support group for men struggling with pornography, sexual addictions or same-sex attractions. For more information on weekly Centreville meetings or personal help, call 703-830-6999. Or write Oasis Ministry, P.O. Box 602, Centreville, VA 20122. Free confidential HIV/STD testing through Oasis available. Confidentiality is assured.