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Thanksgiving Day Service. First Church of Christ, Scientist, Mount Vernon will hold a Thanksgiving Day service at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 25, at 1509 Collingwood Road, off Ft. Hunt Road. The theme of the sermon is from Psalms "Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks: for that thy name is near thy wondrous works declare." A time for individual expressions of gratitude for blessings received will be included. Call 703-768-2010.
Thanksgiving Eve Service. Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church holds a Thanksgiving Eve Service at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24. Everyone is invited to attend. Mount Vernon Church is located at 2001 Sherwood Hall Lane. Call 703-765-6118.
Up Where We Belong Family Ministry will hold its Northern Virginia's Super Church event, the third Sunday of every month starting at 10:40 a.m., at Mount Vernon High School's main auditorium. Bring the family and participate in their worship celebration and eligible families will receive free groceries. Pre-registration is necessary. Contact Bishop Robert Lewis Taylor at 703-878-2247.
The Christian Business Women’s Committee (CBWC) meets to study God’s word each Wednesday morning at the Royal Restaurant in Old Town Alexandria. The CBWC meets Wednesday at 7 a.m. for breakfast. For information, contact Pamela Nilsen at 703-519-4475 or 703-660-6759.
Noon Prayer Meeting. Christians from around the area unite in prayer for the country and community every Friday, noon to 1 p.m., at Regent University, in room 303. For more information, call Rich Nilsen at 703-922-5183.
Messiah United Methodist Church, 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, is offering the Successfully Single program every Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-9862, ext. 213.
Pipe Organ Dedication and Recital. Guest Artist Dr. Haig Mardirosian, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at American University, and Organist and Choirmaster of The Church of the Ascension and St. Agnes in Washington, D.C., will perform works by: Hayden, Bach, Rheinberger, Demessieux, Lemmens, Hakim, Boellman. 4 p.m. Nov. 28 at Nativity Lutheran Church, 1300 Collingwood Road, Alexandria.
"Prayer Heals!" Presented by Marjorie Funston, C.S., of Woodbridge, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship. Free public lecture for the community sponsored by the First Church of Christ, Scientist, Mount Vernon. 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Hollin Hall Center, 1500 Shenandoah Road. Call 703-768-2010 for information or transportation.
The Washington Farm United Methodist Church will be presenting "Bethlehem Street" this year to all in the community that would like to attend. The production will be held Sunday Dec. 19, from 5-7 p.m., at Washington Farm United Methodist Church, 3921 Old Mill Road.