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July 18, 2002

<lst>Centreville Community Church will offer a study of the book of Proverbs and talk about Doing Life according to the wisdom of God. Free childcare and an exciting program is provided for the kids. Services are 10:30 a.m. each Sunday at Bull Run Elementary School. Call 703-580-5226.

* July 21 — Forging Strong Families;

* July 28 — Managing Anger;

* Aug. 4 — Trusting God in Everything.

News from Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church:

* Children’s Music Camp, for children who are rising second-graders and older, will be July 29 - Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Compton Village Community Center in Centreville. This year’s camp will perform, “The Rock Slinger and His Greatest Hit,” a musical drama based on the story of David and Goliath. The performance will be Aug. 4, 10 a.m., at Centreville Elementary School. The camp will be a chance for your children to participate in music, acting and crafts. The cost for the week is $25 per child or a maximum of $50 per family. Registration deadline is July 21. Call Cheryl Dewenter (703-378-0121) or Donna Blackistone (703-978-2948). Sponsored by Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Centreville.

* Water Mine Park – The Women’s Ministry is sponsoring a Family Fun Day at the Water Mine Park at Lake Fairfax in Reston on Tuesday, July 23 at 11 a.m. Bring a picnic lunch. Call Michelle Rafferty at (703) 803-6599.

* Six Flags Theme Park – The Children’s and Youth Ministries are hosting a Family Day Saturday, Aug. 17 at Six Flags Theme Park. The cost is $25/person (includes admission, dinner voucher and transportation). Registration deadline is Sunday, Aug. 11. Permission slips are required. Departing from Centreville Elementary at 9 a.m. Call David Young at (703) 257-3383.

* Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church meets on Sundays at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School, located at the corner of Route 28 and Green Trails Boulevard. Sunday school, KIDS Church, and a nursery are provided for children. Call 703-502-1732 or check out the Web site at www.connectwithctr.com.

Rod Gardner of the Washington Redskins will be at the Family Fun Nights located at the Washington Sports Club for Kids in Centreville on Friday, July 19, from 7-9 p.m. This event is sponsored by New Life Christian Church. Rod is a wide receiver for the Washington Redskins and will be available to sign autographs. Family Fun Nights are a free family party sponsored by New Life Christian Church every Friday night during the summer, from 7-9 p.m. There is free popcorn, cotton candy, sno-cones, moonbounce, games, music, and fun. The Washington Sports Club is located off of Old Centreville Road (next to Glory Days Grill). Contact Dave Drake at 703-304-8325.

Centreville Presbyterian Church Summer Schedule

* Senior high youth group mission trip to White Mountain Apache Reservation, Arizona, to build church and teach VBS, July 19-27.

* Preschool Story Time, Aug. 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10-11 a.m. at CPC playground.

* The Great Escape. Rising 7th-9th graders will join hundreds of other youths at DeSales University, Pa., for music, speakers, huge group games and white-water rafting. Cost: $269.

* Celebrate America! Lively Arts Week, Aug. 5-9, from 9 a.m.-12 noon. First- through sixth-graders will learn upbeat music, dance and drama, culminating in patriotic musical performance on Aug. 9, 7:30 p.m. Cost: $25. Register by July 29.

* Planet 56 Adventure Week, Aug. 12-16, from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Rising 5th-7th graders will venture out on exciting field trips. Cost: $80, for transportation, events admissions, and food. Register by Aug. 5.

* Sunday Seminars, 6-9 p.m. "Bible for Dummies", Aug. 11. "Stress Busters," Aug. 18. "Are Miracles Really Possible?" Aug. 25.

Call CPC at 703-830-0098. CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville, at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange.

The Leavening Agency returns to Centreville Baptist Church to conduct a camp for the performing arts. It will be held Aug. 5-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for rising second- through sixth-graders. Children will learn music, performance skills, choreography and stagecraft. The grand finale will be a Friday evening performance of a musical starring the entire cast and crew! Cost is $120 per child. Call 703-830-3333. Registration is limited.

Lord of Life Lutheran Church Summer Camp will take place July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to noon at Little Rocky Run Rec Center #3. Cost is $35 per child plus $5 non refundable registration fee. Call 703-323-9500.

Ox Hill Baptist Church will be holding its Vacation Bible School on July 22-26 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Vacation Bible School is for children ages 4 years through sixth grade. Registration forms can be found on the Web site at www.oxhillbaptist.org. The church is located at 4101 Elmwood Street in Chantilly. Call 703-378-5555.

Vacation Bible School, with the theme, "KID's BLAST: Building on Jesus", will be held at the Jubilee Christian Center on July 29-Aug. 2, 12:30-3:30 p.m., for children ages 3-11. There will be games, Bible stories, activities, and refreshments. There is no charge. Jubilee is at 4650 Shirley Gate Rd., Fairfax. Call (703) 383-1170.

Centreville Baptist Church's Vacation Bible School, Soccer Camp and a Camp for the Performing Arts are set for the summer months of July and August. Registrations are now being taken for each of them. Call 703-830-3333.

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.

Clifton Presbyterian Church has the following events:

* 8:30 and 11 a.m. — Sunday worship services.

* 9:45 a.m. — Christian Education for all ages.

* 9:45 a.m. — Adult Education: A video-discussion series has begun, featuring Dr. Bart D. Ehrman on the historical context of the New Testament.

* Women's Bible Study Group: "Prayer of Jabez" series in progress. Nursery available.

Spring Rotation Workshop

* Youth Activities

Thursday evening Senior High Bible study group, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175. For these events, contact Pastor Julie at 703-830-3175.

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 and visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.

St. Andrew Lutheran Church will change its worship schedule through the summer. Sunday morning worship will begin at 8:15 and 10:15 a.m. and continue through the remainder of the summer. The Sunday evening services will continue at 7 p.m. The church is located at 14640 Soucy Place, Centreville. Call 703-830-2768.

Centreville Presbyterian Church invites the public to participate in its activities and classes:

* Worship services — Sundays at 8:30 and 11:15 a.m.

* Sunday School at 10 a.m. for all ages.

* Youth Fellowship — Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.

* Choirs, Worship Team and Instruments of Praise.

Call the church office at 703-830-0098 or visit www.CentrevillePres.org regarding other sensational summer events.

CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange. Call 703-830-0098.

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. Call (703) 263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.

EVENTS:

* Aug. 12-16 — TBT Torah Camp will be offered. There will be music, arts and crafts, Jewish fellowship, games and lots of memories to be made.

* Religious School — Diane Zimmerman is the Education Director for the new school year. Diane has more than 14 years of religious school education teaching and leadership. Religious School registration materials for the 2002-2003 school year have been mailed to all members. Applications for non members are being accepted. Call 703-263-2252.

Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville. It provides a traditional service with a progressive format to enhance a Jewish lifestyle.

* There are wonderful opportunities for a Hebrew school for the children.

* Find out how your family can participate in the High Holidays, which are coming up in just a couple of months.

* Join in for a special Havdalah service and dinner at the home of Jerry and Nancy Gordon on Aug. 17.

Call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0370, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.neighborhoodfind.com.

Mount Olive Baptist Church activities:

* 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's Sunday service is held at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary School. New Community monthly worship service is held on the third Sunday of every month from 5-7:15 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian Church. Free pizza dinner starting at 5 p.m. Childcare provided.

Interested in learning about Cedar Run? Visit the Web site at www.cedarrun.net or call the church office at 703-968-7312.

Clifton Presbyterian Church activities:

* Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Worship Services

* 9:45 a.m. Christian Education for all ages

* Women's Bible Study Group meets first and third Tuesdays at 10 a.m.

RSVP to Church Office 703-830-3175.

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, K.I.D.S. Church, 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.

Oasis Ministry is a Christian support group for men struggling with pornography, sexual addictions or same-sex attractions. For more information on weekly Centreville meetings or personal help, call 703-830-6999. Or write Oasis Ministry, P.O. Box 602, Centreville, VA 20122. Free confidential HIV/STD testing through Oasis available. Confidentiality is assured.