Centreville Presbyterian Church Summer Schedule
* Youth Group — Wild and Outrageous Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m., all summer. Youth and parent summer party, June 19.
* Sunday School End-of-School Party, June 30 at 10 a.m.
* Vacation Bible School (VBS), "Son Canyon River Adventure", registration closes on June 30 for VBS, July 8-12. For children in grades 3-6. No Cost. Register by June 30.
* Summer Adult Sunday School — begins July 7. Christian look at "Current Events" and "Pursuit of Holiness."
* All-American Sunday in the Park — E.C. Lawrence Park Amphitheater, Walney Road, next to Visitor's Center, July 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Patriotic music sing-a-long, guest performers, Kiddie Parade, apple pie and ice cream. Held at CPC if rain.
* 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.
For more information, call CPC at 703-830-0098. CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville, at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church will be restocking Western Fairfax Christian Ministries' Shepherd Center Food Pantry and Clothes Closet on Saturday, June 29. All during the month of June, Christ the Redeemer has been collecting a variety of food, paper products, baby and household items for WFCM's Food Pantry. Collected items will be sorted and loaded into trucks and vans at the church offices on Saturday, June 29, at 10 a.m. and then taken over to the Shepherd Center were youth and adult volunteers from Christ the Redeemer will help restock the pantry's shelves.
The Shepherd Center Food Pantry, located in Chantilly, provides donated food to families or individuals once a month. They are open on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Western Fairfax Christian Ministries provides emergency help for persons living in the Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton, Fairfax Station and Fairfax areas.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church offices are located at 14720 Flint Lee Road, Suites H & J, in Chantilly.
Chantilly Bible Church invites all children in Kindergarten through third grade to join in Vacation Bible School, July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The theme for this year is SonCanyon River Adventure. Children will have a great adventure singing, watching skits, creating crafts and playing games all with an exciting river-rafting theme. They'll learn survival skills for living from the book of Proverbs. Registration is free. Call 703-689-3330. Chantilly Bible Church is located at 2739 West Ox Road, Oak Hill, adjacent to Frying Pan Park.
St. John's Episcopal Church will hold music camp July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to noon daily. Cost is $20 (scholarships available). Recommended age is rising third-graders through junior/senior high. The theme is "David and the Giants," the story of David and his fight with the giant Goliath. Campers will participate in encore performances on Sunday, July 14 at 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
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. The congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any of our services or events. Call (703) 263-2252 or visit www.BethTorah.net.
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Temple Beth Torah recently elected the new 2002-2003 Board of Directors:
* Jay Margolis — President
* Deborah Mayer — Vice President
* Hal Moore — Treasurer
* Ken Fried — Corresponding Secretary
* Shirley Massman — Recording Secretary
* Dee Sostrom — Religious School Chair
* Charles Fuhrer — High Holiday Chair
* Jeff Horner — Member at Large
* David Rabb — Member at Large
* Karen Saltus — Member at Large
* David Barondess — Past President
UPCOMING:
* Saturday, June 29 — Special Havdalah Service when Danielle Barondess becomes a Bat Mitzvah. Danielle, Rabbi Block, and Cantor Marsh will lead the service beginning at 6 p.m. in the chapel.
* Adult Education at 3:30 p.m.: Maimonides "Guide to the Perplexed."
* Saturday, July 6 — Join the congregation for a picnic followed by a professional baseball game with the Potomac Cannons in the Pfitzner Prince William County Stadium.
* 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 nonmembers are being accepted. Call 703-263-2252.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church will change its worship schedule beginning on June 23. 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.
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.
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville. It provides a traditional service with a progressive format to enhance a Jewish lifestyle.
* It's time to start thinking about the next school year. There are wonderful opportunities for a Hebrew School for the children.
* The High Holidays will be coming in just a couple of months.
* Join in a July 4th evening of dinner and fireworks at the home of Mike and Susan Goldenzweig.
Call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0370, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.neighborfind.com.
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (of Fairfax County and Loudoun County) will hold a Parish Feast Day (Pentecost) Celebration on Sunday, June 23, from 4-9 p.m. There will be great food, a moon bounce for children/pre-teens, children's games, balloon toss, dancing, and other fun activities for the whole family. All are welcome and for more details, call Matthew at 703 818-8372.
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 (by June 30, 2002) 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.
Centreville Baptist Church's MOPS — a program for Mothers of Pre-Schoolers — runs during the school year. An additional MOPS session is being added to the line-up this fall on the second and fourth Fridays of each month. The original session is on the first and third Fridays of the month. Registrations for both sessions are now being taken. Call the church office at 703-830-3333.
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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 the church office at 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.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church invites everyone to join them Sunday mornings 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 their Web site at www.connectwithctr.com.
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.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training is a fun fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday and Thursday, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Saturdays. Childcare can be provided but you must call and register. Call 703-830-3333.
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.