Author Archive: Leesa Bell

Blessing of the Animals

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Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct.  5 from 4-5 PM

Join us for our Blessing of the Animals honoring the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. Stop by the church, outside, with your pet or a picture of your beloved critters of God for a special blessing.

Reformation Faire

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REFORMATION FAIRE

Sunday, October 26

8:45-9:45 am

There will be crafts, games, food, and fun for all ages! Come and learn or refresh your memory about Martin Luther and the Reformation.  You will be able to try your hand at a craft from his time, play a game of BINGO that will challenge your brain, and eat some fun food! The entire event takes place during our Sunday School hour and ALL are invited!!

Remember to wear red!

Sunday School for all ages

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Sunday School classes are available for everyone … Children (beginning at age 3) through adults.
  • Classes start: Sunday, September 7
  • 8:45-9:45 AM

Please take a moment to register your child(ren) so that we can be prepared to welcome all!

Come and join us!

Gods Work. Our Hands.

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Sunday, September 7, 2025

Sunday School & Work Sessions 8:45 am

Worship 10:00 am

Our congregation will soon engage in service work right here in our community. We are one of over 8,500 congregations participating in "God's work. Our hands." day of service. Across the country, thousands of members will work to make a positive change in our communities, build and deepen relationships and share God's love. Join us as we do God's work with our hands!

Ages 3-133 are invited!

This will also be the first day of Sunday School! Classes for Children and youth will meet and all ages will engage in service activities!

What will we be doing?

  • Preparing "Birthday Boxes" for Loudoun Homeless Services.
  • Making Sandwiches for Loudoun Homeless Services.
  • "Light at the Laundromat" - Go and make someone's day!

How can I Help?

  • Take a "HAND" from the board in the gathering area. Purchase the item and return it to the church by 8:15 am Sunday, September 7.
  • Come at 8:45 am Sunday, September 7 to help make sandwiches and assemble
    "Birthday Boxes" here at church!
  • Travel to a local Laundromat to hand out supplies and pay for people's laundry!

You can donate to "Light at the Laundromat" by

  1. Using one of the envelopes provided on the board in the gathering area and placing it in the offering plate.
  2. Using our online payment portal - click on the "Donate" tab on our website menu.

“God’ s work, our hands; working together, building a future, repairing the world,...Bless God, our hands as we work in your name, sharing the good news of your gospel!”

Parents Night Out

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Parents Night Out is an opportunity for children to hang out with their Little Blessings Friends while their parents have time to enjoy an outing.   The evening lasts from 5pm - 8:30pm.

Next Parents Night Out:

  • Friday, October 10
  • Friday, November 14

Hot Lunch

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On Hot Lunch Days, Children enjoy Pizza, fruit, a cookie, and a drink. Occurs once every two weeks. $7

Upcoming Hot Lunch Days

  • Thursday, October 9
  • Thursday October 23

Enrichment

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For the 2025-2026 School Year, Enrichment Days occur on scheduled Fridays from 9am until 12:00 noon.

Next Enrichment Day:

  • Friday, September 19
  • Friday, October 3
  • Friday, October 17

 

Blessing of the Backpacks

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Sunday, August 17 10:00 am Worship Service
Blessing of the Backpacks

Start the School Year off with a blessing! Plan to bring your Backpacks, Laptops, Devices, or anything else that you will be using to learn or teach this fall to worship!

Sunday School will start on Sept 7 at 8:45 am!   Watch here for Registration form – available in August.

Communion Instruction

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Sunday April 6, 2025 —11:15 AM – 1 PM.

This class is geared for children in Grade 2 (Older children who have not received this instruction are welcome!). It is appropriate for children who are currently receiving Holy Communion, as well as those who are just preparing to receive the sacrament. As part of the class we will share lunch. Please contact Pastor Kristin or Nancy Fox for more information.

Got Flowers?

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Have you noticed the fresh display of flowers in the sanctuary every Sunday? If you want to celebrate a special occasion-whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or memorial— don’t hesitate to get in touch with Bill Bishop at billbitc@aol.com or call 240-291-8128 for more details.