Renowned storyteller Steven James brings his unique talent to Centreville Baptist Church for a special Family Night Out event on Friday, March 14. The 7 p.m. concert features a mixture of comedy, drama and storytelling as James creatively shares God's love with his audience.
The one-night appearance gives area families a chance to see the award-winning writer and Christian storyteller as he performs his unique ministry. James shares a variety of humorous personal stories, original parables, Biblical stories, and inspirational tales. He is known for his zany, animated style and masterful use of audience involvement. By weaving together a unique blend of drama, comedy, and inspirational speaking, this storyteller is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after family entertainers in the Southeast.
"I have personally seen him," said Marlene Hale, director of children's ministry at Centreville Baptist. "He is an absolute delight and children and adults of all ages will enjoy his stories."
Centreville Baptist Church is located at 15100 Lee Highway. A donation of $10 per family is requested. Call 703-830-3333.
Is it really possible to live a healthy, balanced life in this fast-paced environment? Life doesn't happen by accident — during the next six weeks at Centreville Community Church, discover how God intends for us to go about our daily lives.
* March 9 — Faith That Works;
* March 16 — A Job That Works;
* March 23 — A Schedule That Works;
* March 30 — How the Church Can Help;
Services take place each Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Bull Run Elementary School, located at Route 29 and Pleasant Valley Road. Centreville Community Church provides an exciting children's program and childcare for infants, toddlers and preschoolers during Sunday services. Call 703-580-5226 or visit the Web at www.centrevillechurch.com.
Pastor Bill Frasnelli will be presenting a multi-media sermon series, "Dare to Dream Again" during the 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. worship services at Jubilee Christian Center, now through Easter Sunday, April 20. The sermon series will include drama and video presentations to illustrate the points of the sermon topics. Located at 4650 Shirley Road, Fairfax. Call 703-383-1170.
Wellspring United Church of Christ will worship on Sunday, March 9, with Pastor Richard Thayer preaching on God's covenant with Noah in Genesis 9, "starting over and over." The service begins at 10 a.m. at Centreville Fire Station No. 17, on Old Centreville Road, and Sunday School classes for children meet during worship. The choir rehearses at 9 a.m. each Sunday, and there is fellowship time with bagels after the service. Wellspring is a new congregation of the UCC, and welcomes all to join its "circle of love for all people." Call Pastor Thayer at 703-758-9748.
Does life seem endlessly complicated and cluttered? Wish you could find some peace and real purpose amidst the chaos? Cedar Run Community Church is offering a series on "Simple Truths that Transform."
Cedar Run is a non-denominational, Christian church that is all about families, fun, and faith. It meets for Sunday service at 10:30 a.m. at Waples Mill Elementary off Waples Mill Road in the Fair Oaks area. There's a high-quality Promiseland children's ministry for ages newborn through sixth grade and there's a dynamic, safe place for teens at the Student Ministry which meets during the Sunday service as well.
Call 703-968-7312 or check the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
Upcoming Events:
* Student Ministry Mission Trip Fund-raiser — The senior high students will be holding a “spring clean-up” fund-raiser on Saturday, April 5 to help them raise funds for the summer mission trip to Boston. Contact youth pastor Tim Adams at 703-968-7312.
* “Sweats & Sweets” ladies fellowship March 30 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Carolyn Covert’s home in Clifton. Interested in learning more about the women's ministry? Contact Katie Adams at 703-968-7312.
* New Women's Small Group Starting on Wednesdays at 8 p.m. at the Starbucks at Sully Station in Centreville. Contact Briana Dintino at 703-818-1741.
* Family Life Marriage Conference — Spend a weekend investing in your marriage! The Family Life marriage conference will be March 28-30 and April 4-6 at the Hyatt Regency Reston at the Reston Town Center. Visit the Web site at www.familylife.org. Cost is $89/person and just $69/person for a group (consisting of only 3 or more couples).
An all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday, March 15 from 5-8 p.m. at the Clifton Presbyterian Church, located at 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, (behind the Hermitage Inn). Ticket prices: ages 13 to adult, $7.50; Children 6-12, $6.50; Children 5 and under, free. Price includes spaghetti, salad, bread, beverage, and dessert. All proceeds benefit CPC's mission efforts.
Centreville United Methodist Church will be offering the following courses. To register, call 703-830-2684 or register online at www.centreville-unc.org.
* Sing the Faith. This one-session workshop will explore Biblical story, poetry, music and history of five beloved hymns of the Christian faith: Great is Thy Faithfulness; Blessed Assurance; Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise; and Holy, Holy, Holy. Sunday, March 9, 7-8:30 p.m. Leader: Becky Jackson, director of music ministries. Free.
* So, You're in the Pew, Now What? (Part 3) The Basics of Being in Mission. CUMC is known for its mission emphasis, but what does that really mean for individuals? Is it giving financial support? A helping hand? A gift of time? What would happen if each member or participant volunteered in at least one mission activity or project? Join this discussion on the "how-to's" of ministering to those in need. Tuesday, March 12, 7:30-9 p.m. Free.
* The Will of God. Tragedy befalls and leaves many confused. Life doesn't turn out as planned. World events bring unspeakable horrors into the lives of innocents. This six-session course, based upon the book by Leslie Weatherhead, will help participants think about how God's will is related to God's character and ultimate intentions. Wednesdays, now through March 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Fee: $12.
Pure Freedom will be conducting two distinct youth events — one for guys and one for girls — to teach them to live a life of sexual integrity. Bob and Dannah Gresh, authors of two books for teens, will host a two-day sexual purity conference in the Centreville area. An event for both boys and girls will be held Friday, March 7, from 7:30-10:30 p.m., at Chantilly Bible Church, 4390 Pleasant Valley Road in Chantilly.
Dannah will speak to girls about living a life of sexual integrity and tell them the "seven secrets to sexual purity," on Saturday, March 8, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at Centreville United Methodist Church at New Braddock Road and Route 28 in Centreville. Bob Gresh will speak to young men at the Chantilly Bible Church on Saturday, March 8, from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The guys' event is a high-contact, aggressive event to help them learn "seven winning strategies in the sexual gameplan." A closing rally, with both boys and girls, will be Saturday, March 8, from 6:30-8 p.m., at Chantilly Bible Church. Both events use hands-on learning to teach youth-abstinence skills through a faith-based active curriculum.
The conference answers such questions as: What are the top three lies you will hear about sex? Why wait? How can you heal from the past? What are the proven secrets shared by those who are virgins on their wedding day? Contact Judy Wear at 703-802-3025.
Centreville Presbyterian Church Winter Programs:
* Awana Club — Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m. Children in 3rd-4th grade have fun earning shares and awards while learning more about Jesus.
* Planet 56 — 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 6:30 p.m., for 5th-6th graders.
* Sunday School for children and adults — Sundays, 10 a.m. Adult classes: World Views, World Religions, Spiritual Gifts, Isaiah.
* 2003 Confirmation Class — for 7th-12th grade students, Sundays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., now through June 8.
* Music Ministry — Chancel and children choirs, worship team, and small orchestra. Call Margie Cleaver for rehearsal times.
For more information, call CPC at 703-830-0098. CPC is located at 5690 Sully Road, Centreville (on Route 28, just south of I-66).
News from Clifton Presbyterian Church
* Worship Services. Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Christian Education for all ages at 9:45 a.m. Childcare available.
* Women's Bible Study: Looking at the book of Ephesians, on Tuesdays, twice per month, from 10-11:30 a.m. Childcare available. Contact Rev. Lynn Stanton-Hoyle at 703-830-3175.
* OWLS (Older, Wiser, Livelier Seniors): Monthly gatherings with various activities and trips. Call church office for information.
Sanctuary Choir rehearsals: Meet 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. All are welcome.
News from Centreville Baptist Church
* ESL classes will be offered at Centreville Baptist Church on Thursdays, March 6 through June 19. Basic ESL will be taught at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. An ESL Bible Study class will be offered at 1 p.m. Childcare will be offered during the 10 a.m. class only. Cost will be $15 and an additional fee for childcare. Preregister by calling 703-830-3333.
* Wednesday evenings at Centreville Baptist Church, several Bible Study options for adults are offered following dinner and prayer time — Study of the End Times, Sharing Jesus without Fear, Men's Matters, HeartCall for Women and I Corinthians taught by senior pastor Dr. Billy Ross. Children programs are offered as well as Junior and Senior High programs. Call 703-830-3333.
Body & Soul Aerobics and Strength Training Classes is a fitness program choreographed to today's Christian music, and it offers great fellowship with other women. Classes are currently held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are Monday and Thursday, 7-8:15 p.m.; Monday morning 9:30-11 a.m.; Saturday morning 8-9:30 a.m. Call ahead for childcare at 703-830-3333.
What is the point of life? What happens when we die? What relevance does Jesus have for our lives today? How do we deal with guilt? If you would like to explore any of these questions, then Alpha is for you.
The Alpha course consists of a series of talks followed by small group discussions about any questions raised from the talk. Each evening of the course begins with a dinner. There is no charge for the Alpha course.
The 10-week Alpha course will be held Sundays at 6 p.m. beginning now through April 27 at the Sully Station Community Center, 5101 Sequoia Farms Drive in Centreville.
Call Susie or Keith McCallum at 703-830-2418.
The Alpha course is sponsored by Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church in Centreville.
<lst>Small groups are forming at St. Andrew Lutheran Church. In March, the following groups will begin meeting for six to eight weeks:
* Children of Older Parents starts Thursday, March 6 at 7:30 p.m.
St. Andrew Lutheran Church is located at 14640 Soucy Place in Centreville. Call 703-830-2768.
Christ the Redeemer Episcopal Church Activities
* Young Adult Bible Study (College through early 30s) meets Wednesdays at 7 p.m. "Walk and Not Grow Weary" is the current topic. Call Cullen at 703-242-2820 or e-mail cullen.ctr.booth@faa.gov.
* Prophetic Maturation meets at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays at Jackie's. The class is presented in partnership with Repairers of the Breach prayer ministry. Call Marva at 703-815-3965.
* The Release of the Spirit by Watchman Nee-Lindy Bruggink is leading an evening study based on how God moves among us Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Contact Lindy for location, 703-278-9259.
* Encouragement Group meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Bright's at 7:30 p.m. Call Velma at 703-830-7391 or Emily at 703-815-0036 for information. This is a time to be supported and encouraged by others no matter what issues you are dealing with.
* Peace in Troubling Times designed for anyone trying to find peace, this class meets the second Thursday of every month from 7:30-9 p.m. in the Virginia Run area. Max Lucado Life Lessons series book "But Joy Comes in the Morning" will serve to direct the meetings. Call 703-968-9786.
* Men's Bible Study — The Men's Ministry meets Mondays from 7:30-9 p.m. Call John Corse at 703-222-1230.
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.
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville. It provides many programs which offer the experience of a Jewish lifestyle in a traditional format.
* Join in a Friday evening Shabbat service and Purim celebration with the Cantor on March 14, at Little Rocky Run Center # 3.
* Join in a Saturday morning Torah service and Model Passover Seder with the Cantor on April 5 at Little Rocky Run Community Center #3.
For further information and/or directions, call Mike Goldenzweig at 703-968-0370, or visit the new Web site at www.yadshalom.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.
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.