St. Andrew and St. Clare Knights of Columbus are joining forces with "Always Fun Casinos" in sponsoring a Las Vegas-style Casino Night on Saturday, Feb. 21 starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Clifton Town Meeting Hall, 12641 Chapel Road, Clifton. Experience the thrill of black jack, craps, roulette and poker without the risk of gambling. The funds raised by this special event will be used for the numerous charities St. Andrew and Clare Council support annually. Admission price, which includes complimentary wine and hors d' oeuvres throughout this event is $20 per person and available at the door.
Wellspring Church will remember Jesus’ call to fish on Sunday, Feb. 8, with Pastor Jeremy McLeod preaching on “You Want Us to Do What?” McLeod says, “Jesus seemed to know surprising things about fishing, and about life lived in the love of God.” Wellspring worships at 10 a.m., at Centreville Station No. 17 on Old Centreville Road. Sunday School for children meets during worship, and a fellowship hour with treats and coffee follows worship.
Wellspring Church is progressively thoughtful, prayerful, justice-seeking, multi-racial, and Open and Affirming to seekers of all backgrounds. Wellspring is a new congregation of the United Church of Christ, and welcomes all to join its “circle of love for all people.” Call Pastor Jeremy McLeod at 703-830-6095, or email wellspringucc@aol.com.
Pastor Bill Frasnelli will be having a sermon series on "Freedom from Fear," Feb. 8 through Palm Sunday (April 4), on Sundays, at the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services. The Wednesday evening Bible study at 7:15 p.m. will follow the Sunday sermon and amplify the topic. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC) launches a new adult education program called Centre U: Aligning Faith and Life. The five-week, Sunday night classes will run from Feb. 29 to March 28 at the church. Two courses will be offered: The Incomparable Christ, 6-7 p.m., led by Pastor Rob Bromhead; and Parenting Teens, 7:30-8:30 p.m., led by Dr. Larry Kennedy. Cost: $25 per course, per person. For registration form and more information, go to www.centrevillepres.com. CPC invites the public to participate in the following events at CPC:
* Adult Sunday School Classes — Becoming a Contagious Christian, Isaiah, Bible for Dummies, 10-11 a.m.
* Children and Teen Sunday School — 10-11 a.m.
* Youth Group — HomeFront Café, rock band and fellowship. Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m.
* Women's Book Group — Saturday, Feb. 21, for dinner and discussion of The Boys from Kalamazoo, by T.J. Johnston.
* Visitors' Luncheon — Sunday, Feb. 8, at 12:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.
* AWANA Club — Monday afternoons 4:45-6:15 p.m. for children age 4 through 6th grade.
* Worship Team band rehearsals — Thursdays, 7:30 p.m.
* Adult choir rehearsals — Wednesdays, 7:15 p.m. and Sundays 10 a.m.
* Children's Choir rehearsals — Sundays, 9:30-10 a.m.
* Women's' Retreat — Feb. 27-29, Williamsburg, VA. Cost: $160 per person.
Centreville Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Sully Road, on Route 28, just south of I-66. Call 703-830-0098, or log onto www.centrevillepres.com.
The Women's Ministries at Jubilee Christian Center will be having a Women's Bible Study, on the book, "Praying God's Word," Tuesday mornings, 9:45 a.m., now through April 27. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Cost is $20, including the book, or $15 if you already have the book. Call 703-383-1170 to register.
Centreville Community Church meets Sundays at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, 15301 Lee Highway (at the intersection of Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road in Centreville). An exciting children's program and nursery are provided during Sunday services. Call 703-580-5226 or visit the Web site at www.centrevillechurch.com.
The Youth Worship Services for Lord of Life Lutheran Church will be held at 5114 Twinbrook Road in Fairfax on the following dates: Feb. 29, March 21 and April 18.
The church is located at 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Contact Lord of Life Lutheran Church at 703-323-9500.
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. The congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any services or events. Call 703-263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
* Friday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. — Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a Shabbat Service in the chapel.
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville. It provides many programs which offer the experience of a Jewish lifestyle in a traditional format.
* Join in a Friday evening Shabbat service with the Cantor on Feb. 6, at 8 p.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3 (near Centreville High School).
* Join in a Saturday morning Torah service with the Cantor on Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3.
* Sign up now for K-2 Hebrew school for children.
Call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-753-3314, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.org.
Fitness with a Twist… Workout to the latest contemporary Christian music. Body & Soul is a high/low-impact aerobics class that includes strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and more. Childcare and a home school room for Monday morning class is available.
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 mornings, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays evenings, and 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Contact Melissa Ellison at 703-369-4636 or CBC Women’s Ministry at 703-830-3333.
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 or visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
Mount Olive Baptist Church:
* 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 is offering a series on "Simple Truths that Transform." Cedar Run is a non-denominational Christian church that is all about families, fun and faith. It meets for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary off Waples Mill Road in the Fair Oaks area. There's a high-quality Promiseland children's ministry for newborns through sixth graders and there's a dynamic, safe place for teenagers at the student ministry that meets during the Sunday service as well. Call 703-968-7312 or check the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
* New Women's small group starting on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Starbucks at Sully Station in Centreville. Contact Briana Dintino at 703-818-1741.
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.
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 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.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training Classes is a fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music, and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are currently held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are Monday and Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m., Monday morning, 9:30-11 a.m., and Saturday morning, 8-9:30 a.m. Call ahead for childcare at 703-830-3333.
Community Care Groups at New Life Christian Church
The following are on-going support groups which meet at Westfield High School on Sunday mornings or as indicated. Contact Community Care Minister Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118 or ron@newlife4me.com, for additional information about any of the groups:
* Food Freedom — A Celebrate Recovery Support Group. This group uses a proven Biblical approach to promote healing from compulsive eating problems. The group meets at Westfield High School at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Child Care is provided.
* Help for Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups — A Celebrate Recovery Group. This group uses the 12-step approach coupled with the teachings of Jesus to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life problems. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Dealing with Divorce — A Divorce Care Support Group. This is a video-based seminar group for people who are separated or divorced. The group is a place to receive sound information about ways to heal from the hurt and to cope with the life pressures which accompany separation and divorce. The group meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Healthy Boundaries — Getting Control of Your Life. This group helps the over-stressed, over-worked, and over-committed to gain control of their lives through developing healthy, balanced relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at 13777 Laurel Rock Drive; Clifton.
* Men's Issues — A support group for guys dealing with the unique issues men face in their jobs, personal lives, and relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Monday at 4401 Shari Court in Catharpin.