Archive for March 2009
March 28: Christianity through Muslim Eyes
The Religious Freedom Group invites you to hear from Rev. Turgay Ucal, a Muslim convert to Christ who will discuss his faith pilgrimage and his congregation’s efforts to engage Turkish society with an authentically Turkish Christianity. Saturday, March 28 at 5:00 p.m. Location: Fellowship Hall at Christ Our Shepherd Church Turkish dinner will be provided
Read MoreA Message from Pastor Deo in Nyagatare, Rwanda
Dear Brothers & Sisters, We greet you in the name of Jesus! I hope this letter finds you well. We are very proud of you for having the courage to plant new churches. We pray for Pastor Mark Booker and his family as they go to Boston, Pastor Chuck Colson in Virginia, Pastor Tommy Hinson…
Read MoreAriel Ministries Spring Retreat with Bishop Thad
Ariel Ministries’ Spring 2009 Retreat will be held on the Grand Strand of the coast of South Carolina, April 30-May 2. The retreat will feature the teaching of Bishop Thad Barnum and his wife, Erilynne. The retreat is open to anyone. For more information, click here.
Read MoreTONIGHT: Newcomers Dinner!
Our next dinner for newcomers will be TONIGHT: Friday, March 20th at 7 PM. Newcomers’ Dinners are a great chance to enjoy a delicious meal with others who are exploring the Church of the Resurrection. You’ll get to know Dan & Elise Claire, their family, and a few other members of the church, while hearing…
Read MoreSexual Brokenness & the Gospel
A free seminar, open to the public. No RSVP required. Friday, March 27, 7-9 pm & Saturday, March 28, 9 am -noon, at Capitol Hill Baptist Church. For more information, click here.
Read MoreMarch Newcomers Dinner
Our next dinner for newcomers will be Friday, March 20th at 7 PM. Newcomers’ Dinners are a great chance to enjoy a delicious meal with others who are exploring the Church of the Resurrection. You’ll get to know Dan & Elise Claire, their family, and a few other members of the church, while hearing about…
Read MoreFriday Discussion: New Testament Reliability
Is the New Testament Reliable?: A Response to Bart Ehrman’s ‘Misquoting Jesus’ Discussion led by Rev. Matthew Anderson Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Location: Fellowship Hall at Christ our Shepherd Church Refreshments Provided
Read MoreLenten Devotional Guide
Looking for a devotional guide for Lent? Here’s a beautiful reader produced by Truro Church in Fairfax. Jerry Eisley is one of the contributors.
Read MorePotluck Feast on Sunday, March 8
Join us after the worship service on Sunday, March 8, for a Feast to honor and thank Miriam Rudolph, and Mark and Mandy Booker, for their service to the Church of the Resurrection. After four years, Miriam completed her work as Parish Administrator on Ash Wednesday in preparation for childbirth and motherhood. Mark is an…
Read MoreChezRurch History
A Story by Mark Mugler, as read on the Parish Retreat, in the “Lirty Dies” tradition of the Capitol Steps. Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Wuranda, there lived a hood and goly man named Ron Juchihana, who was a Barch Ishop in the Canglican Ommunion. He looked upon America and said, “I…
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