Ministries ExpoNet 2002 will be held at Immanuel Bible Church in Springfield on Saturday, June 1. This is a one-day workshop and networking opportunity for all church leadership or potential leaders. for a complete listing of workshops available, visit www.ministries-exponet.org or email info@ministries-exponet.org. ExpoNet is designed to encourage individuals in their local churches to use the gifts God has given them for effective ministry. For more information on how to register, call 703-813-1955 or visit www.ministries-exponet.org.
The Roanaoke College Choir will present "The Spirit Sings: A musical response to Sept. 11" on May 11 at 8 p.m., at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 5800 Backlick Road, Springfield. Sacred choral music will be linked by a web of choral and instrumental improvisation. The presentation unfolds in a continuous, mysterious tapestry of sounds, atmosphere, textures, music and words. Free admission. For information, call 703-451-4331, or visit www.stmarks-elca.org.
In recognition of the National Day of Prayer, Fellowship Baptist Church will have its sanctuary open for prayer from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Thursday, May 2. The church is located in Springfield at 5936 Rolling Road. For more information, call 703-569-5151.
T.O.T. Preschool, a ministry of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield, will begin its 15th year of operation in September. This is a developmental, Christian preschool with degreed teachers and small classes. Registration for fall 2002 classes is now being accepted. For more information, call the preschool at 703-644-6384.
The Celebration Singers, a costumed and choreographed, all-volunteer women's show chorus, invites singers to join them. The group sings a variety of music in three voice ranges - soprano, second soprano and alto. They rehearse on Wednesdays during the day alternating between Heritage Hunt in Gainesville and the Springfield United Methodist Church. For more information, call Virginia Halterman at 703-321-9126 or Nora Steiger at 703-971-2124.
Springfield Christian Church, 5407 Backlick Road, has opened its doors on Wednesday evenings, from 7-7:30 p.m., to those in need of prayer. For more information, call Springfield Christian Church at 703-354-4994, or e-mail SCCI@erols.com.
Each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, Messiah United Methodist Church, located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, holds a prayer service. This is a service that Messiah started in January. Those in need of God's help to deal with life's stresses and difficulties are welcome to experience the power of corporate prayer. All in the community are welcome. For more information, call 703-569-9862.
The following is a list of various events taking place at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax:
Bible study every Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m.;
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.;
Morning Service at 11 a.m. except fifth Sunday, when service begins at 9 a.m.
For more information, call the administration office at 703-273-1455 .