Centreville United Methodist Church has the following events planned:
* Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. — Hanging of the Greens;
* Dec. 6-7 at 6:30 p.m. — Madrigal Feastes;
* Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. — United Methodist Women's Christmas Program.
* Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. — Christmas Caroling at the motels on Route 29 which FACETS uses to house the homeless;
* Dec. 16 at 4:45 p.m. — Children's Christmas Music Program;
* Dec. 18 from 6-8 p.m. — Pizza and Christmas Songfest. Cost is $2.
* Dec. 21 at 8 a.m. — United Methodist Men will be providing Christmas food baskets for needy families.
A special healing service will be held at the Jubilee Christian Center on Sunday, Dec. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Rev. Albert Appiah, Pastor of Renewal Christian Center in Mitchelville, Md., will be speaking. A water baptismal will follow the service. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Wellspring Church will begin preparations for Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 1, with Pastor Richard Thayer preaching on "keep awake." Worship begins at 10 a.m. at Centreville Fire Station No. 17, on Old Centreville Road. Sunday School classes for children meet during worship. The choir will rehearse on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Wellspring is a new congregation of the United Church of Christ, and welcomes all to join its "circle of love for all people." Call pastor Richard Thayer at 703-758-9748.
Wellspring Church will celebrate the second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 8, with Pastor Richard Thayer preaching on "preparing for comfort." Worship begins at 10 a.m. at Centreville Fire Station No. 17, on Old Centreville Road. Sunday School classes for children meet during worship. Call pastor Richard Thayer at 703-758-9748.
The Jubilee Children's Choir will be presenting Christmas music at the 10:30 a.m. Service on Sunday, Dec. 8. The Annual Christmas Dinner will follow the 10:30 a.m. Service. There is no charge. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
A Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be held at Jubilee Christian Center on Tuesday, Dec. 24, at 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be at 7 p.m. No charge. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Assemblies of God missionaries to Belgium, Bobi and Nancy Arsenovic, will be speaking at Jubilee Christian Center on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 6:30 p.m. The Arsenovics have been teaching and training students at Continental Theological Seminary in Brussels, Belgium. Located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Clifton Presbyterian Church activities:
* Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. — Worship Services.
* Adult Bible Study this Fall: A 34-week study program, following the “Disciple: Becoming Disciples through Bible Study” approach, will emphasize disciplined reading of and listening to Scripture encompassing 70 percent of the Bible. The class will meet Mondays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Childcare available. Contact Carl Howard at 703-830-3175.
* Women’s Bible Study: Looking at the book of Ephesians, on Tuesdays from 10-11:30 a.m. Childcare available. Contact Rev. Lynn Stanton-Hoyle at 703-830-3175.
* Youth Activities: Senior High Youth meet each Sunday at 7-8 p.m. at the church. Discussing “hot topics” of the Christian faith.
* Middle School Youth meet twice a month, on Sunday afternoon 5:30-6:45 p.m. Discussing “The Life of Jesus.”
* Club 56 (5-6 grade ministry) meets once a month on Sunday afternoon. Contact Rev. Julie Hodges at 703-830-3175.
* Sanctuary Choir rehearsals: Meet 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. All are welcome.
Cedar Run is a non-denominational, Christian church currently meeting at Waples Mill Elementary off Route 50 in the Fair Oaks area. It provides a high-quality, secure, and fun Promiseland children's ministry for ages newborn through sixth grade. More than 60 children in grades 7-12 come out for the student ministry during the Sunday service as well. Call 703-968-7312 or check out the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
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 religious school education for children. Bar/Bat Mitzvah training can be provided on a one-to-one basis. Sign up for an introductory program to begin January 2003 for children up to age 6.
* Join the Chanukah celebration on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the home of Mike and Susan Goldenzweig.
* Join the congregation and the Moskowitz family for the joyous Bar Mitzvah of their son, Evan, at Manorgate Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 7.
* Join in the Friday evening Shabbat service with the Cantor on Dec. 20, at Little Rocky Run Community Center #3 (near Centreville High School).
Call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0730, or visit the Web site at www.yadshalom.neighborhoodfind.com.
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 the heart of 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.
Upcoming Services:
* Special Havdallah service on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 4 p.m. Family Hannukah party with latkes, music, games and prizes follows from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
* Sisterhood meeting Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
* Brotherhood meeting Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10:45 a.m.
* Tot Shabbat is Saturday, Dec. 21 at 10 a.m., followed by adult education (11-12:30) and lunch and a book with the Rabbi from 12:30-2 p.m.
* TBT family Chinese Dinner, Dec. 25.
* Religious school applications are still being accepted for both existing and new Temple Beth Torah members. Call 703-263-2252.
* The popular Adult Education program is back, with meetings twice a month.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church Activities
Women's Bible Studies:
* Book Worms Unite: Come join Christ the Redeemer's Book Club and bring a friend. Contact Martie Smith at 703-858-1617.
* Encouragement Group Bible Study will be led by Velma Booth and Emily Bright on the first and third Thursday of each month at the Bright's. Call Velma at 703-830-7391 or Emily at 703-815-0036 for info.
* A study of the book "Prophetic Foundations" by C. Peter Wagner meets on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Virginia Run area. This course is open to anyone wishing to learn more about how God can speak into our lives through the prophetic in its many forms. Childcare is provided. Call 703-815-3965.
* Life Principles from the Prophets of the old Testament" — Those seeking refreshment and renewal in their spiritual walk are invited to attend a Bible study on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Little Rocky Run. Childcare is provided. Call 703-266-7834.
* "Discipline Them, love Them" — Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Gainesville. This class provides inspiration for supporting each other and families with the challenges of raising children. Call 703-753-2283. Childcare will be provided.
* "The Release of the Spirit" by Watchman Nee — Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Fairfax. This study is based on how God moves among us. Call 703-278-9259.
* Men's Bible Study — The Men's Ministry meets Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. Call Dave Griswold at 703-330-2637.
* Those seeking refreshment and renewal in their spiritual walk are invited to attend a Bible study on Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Little Rocky Run. Childcare will be provided. Call 703-266-7834.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church meets Sunday mornings at 10 a.m. at Centreville Elementary School in Centreville. Sunday school and a nursery are available for children. Go to www.connectwithctr.com.
Centreville Presbyterian Church invites the public to participate in its fall programs and events:
* Children's Sunday School classes — "The Kingdom Express," Sundays, 10-11 a.m.
* Planet 56 Adventure — Sundays, 10-11 a.m., and second and fourth Wednesday evenings, for 5th and 6th graders. Room 8 at CPC.
* Fall Adult Sunday School Classes — "World Views," "Basic Christianity," "Isaiah," and "Pursuit of Holiness."
* Small Groups — Meet in area homes for fellowship and spiritual growth.
* A Woman God Can Lead Bible Study, led by Rev. Carol Berryhill, Thursdays, 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Call about childcare needs.
* Christmas in New York City Trip — Saturday, Dec. 14, one-day chartered bus trip to Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show, starring the Rockettes.
CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville at the I-66 and Route 28 interchange. Call 703-830-0098.
News from St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville:
Adult Christian Formation
Adult Forum — Sundays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., now through Jan. 19 (no classes Dec. 1 or Dec. 29), features a video series on boundaries from a biblical perspective — what they are, what they protect, how they are developed, how they are injured, how to repair them, and how to use them. The goal is to use biblical boundaries appropriately to achieve the relationships and purposes that God intends for us. Call Sue Davis, 703-631-3717 or the parish office, 703-803-7500.
* Advent One-Day Retreat — Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The theme is Deepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ. Through worship, meditations, exercises and time for quiet reflection, this retreat will be an opportunity to explore and experience prayer as a pathway of spiritual formation in the heart of Christ. The focus will be on Prayer and the Character of God, Dealing with Impediments to Prayer, Praying As We Are, and Psalms —The Prayer Book of the Bible.
* Spiritual Journey Course — Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. — The Theme is Feeding on the Word: The Mind of Christ:
* Dec. 11 — Why Do We Call The Bible The Word of God?
* Dec. 18 — Studying Scripture as a spiritual discipline
* Dec. 25 — No Class;
* Jan. 1 — No Class;
* Jan. 8 — Meditating on the Word;
* Jan. 15 — Directing Imagination;
* Jan. 22 — Group Meditation;
* For the Advent Retreat Day and the Spiritual Journey Course, call the parish office at 703-803-7500, or Sue Davis, 703-631-3717.
Members of Saint John's Episcopal Church in Centreville will celebrate the season with a Madrigal feast and concert on Saturday, Dec. 14. The St. John's music ministry will perform in period costume.
Tickets are $30 for both the dinner and concert and $16 for the concert only. Senior and student prices are $27.50 and $12, respectively. The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish House and the concert begins at 8 p.m. in the Historic Church. St. John's is located near the intersection of Route 28 and 29 at 5649 Mount Gilead Road, Centreville.
The Madrigal concert and dinner are part of St. John's 2002-2003 concert series. Discounted season tickets are available through the church office.
The deadline for ticket reservations is Sunday, Dec. 8; call 703-803-7500. Checks should be made payable to St. John's with Madrigal concert written in the memo line.
News from Centreville Assembly of God
Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 a.m.
Morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and evening worship at 6 p.m.
The third Sunday of the month at 6 p.m. is an anointing and prayer for the sick service.
The Joybells (children's handbell choir) meets the first Sunday of the month.
Youth services are led by Jackie Hansen on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m.
The Adult Bible study group on Wednesday nights is studying how to handle adversity and hard times in our everyday lives by looking at the life of Joseph in Genesis: 37-50.
Centreville Assembly of God — There are Christian education classes for all ages from the cradle to senior adults with qualified teachers in each class. Morning worship is at 10:30 a.m. with lively singing and an up-to-date message by the pastor.
There is an in-depth Bible study on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. for adults. There is also a youth service for teens from 12 and up. Jackie Hansen is the teen leader. Centreville Assembly of God is located at 14821 Lee Highway, Centreville. Call Rev. David A. Forkey at 703-830-1841.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church meets at Centreville Elementary School on Sundays at 10 a.m. Sunday school, KIDS Church, and a nursery are provided for children. Call 703-502-1732 or visit the Web site at www.connectwithctr.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.