Tag: Things to Do in Nokesville

Pilgrimage to the Cross

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On Good Friday, we observe and commemorate Jesus’ death. This year, with the constraints of COVID, we are offering a self-directed time of reflection and meditation in the church parking lot – available between sunrise and sunset on Friday, April 2.

 

On this journey to the cross, we will follow Jesus through his walk, as recorded in the Gospels, and we will see how we can love each one as Jesus in our world today. Each station will include an organization with resources or ways you can give your time or money, as you are so moved.

 

You are encouraged to spend time at each station, praying the prayer provided, considering Christ’s suffering, contemplating how God is speaking to you today. All are welcome!

Longest Night (Blue Christmas) Service

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Join us as we partner with the Manassas and Oakton COBs this year to offer a Longest Night Service on Zoom. This service, held near the longest night of the year, the winter solstice, is a quiet and reflective service meant especially for those who carry heavy burdens and emotions into the Christmas Season.  Focusing less on Christmas cheer and more on the power of Christ’s light to overcome darkness, this worship holds up hope in the face of grief and brokenness.  You are welcome to join us.  Contact the office for the Zoom link or call-in information.

Pilgrimage to Bethlehem

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Join us for an opportunity to spend part of your Christmas journey AT CHURCH! On Saturday, December 19, from 3:00 – 4:30 PM, bring the family for a journey to the manger.
There will be 4 meditation stations set up in the parking lot, each with a series of questions inviting you to put yourself in the Christmas story. Station 5 is inside the Sanctuary. You’ll have time to reflect on a question while taking in the beauty of the fully decorated sanctuary in person. Station 6 is again outside in the front of the church by the nativity.
Throughout the event, the Carillon Bells will be chiming Christmas carols, and the worship committee will be providing hot cider.
To maintain appropriate safety and social distancing requirements, please reserve your time slot. We are suggesting families with small children participate between 3:00 and 3:45, while those wishing a more meditative experience reserve spaces between 3:45 and 4:30. Masks will be required.
To reserve your time slot, visit the Sign Up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4ea5af2aa0fb6-pilgrimage.
If you cannot connect online, please contact Tracey in the office. She will make your reservation for you.
Start a new tradition this year. See you there!

 

Hello from your Deacons

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It’s Shoebox ministry time of year again and we are reaching out for EVERYONE’S help. At this time it looks like we have 7 college students that we will be sending boxes to. As always homemade goodies are well received and treasured. However, they sometimes don’t travel well. So if you are baking please keep in mind what items travel well through the mail. Other items that we would love to fill their boxes with are things like small candy bars, rice crispy treats, individual trail mix packs, mac & cheese, cup o’noodles, individual boxes of cereal, fruit snacks and protein or granola bars. Since it will soon be fall maybe some microwave popcorn, hot chocolate, or hot cider packages would be nice. Be creative! As always gift cards to places like Subway and Domino’s pizza are appreciated. I will leave a container at the church on Sunday Sept. 6, 2020. I would like to pick it up (very full!) by that evening. I will be happy to meet folks there between 3-5 p.m. to accept donations.

Thanks,

Dianne Nelson – Shoebox Ministry Coordinator

 

Odds N Ends

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*We have Free cloth masks in adult and children’s sizes.  If you or someone you know is in need, please contact the office.

*We also have school supplies that won’t all fit in the Blessings Box.  Please contact us if you know of a need.

*Our new pavement in front of the church is just waiting for some color!  More chalk has been purchased.  Please come share your encouraging art and words.