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Springfield Christian Church, 5407 Backlick Road, is conducting its Annual Yard Sale on Saturday, June 5, at 9 a.m. Items available reasonable prices are bedding, towels, clothing, furniture, household items and more. Homemade cookies, cakes and pies, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and drinks are available. For more information call 703-354-4994.
Capital Christian Writers presents the 2004 Faithful Pen Awards luncheon on Saturday, June 5, at 12 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Fair Oaks, 11787 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway. Keynote speaker is Ellie Lofaro. For more information, visit www.ccwriters.org or call 703-803-9447.
As part of the 16th annual Springfield Days, the Springfield United Methodist Church hosts an open house on Saturday, June 5, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Springfield UMC is located at 7047 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-451-2375.
Evangelist Gerald Mayhan will be the guest speaker at Harvest Church on Sunday, June 6, during the 10:30 a.m. service. This dynamic service takes place at 7401 Beulah St. in the Kingstowne area of Alexandria. For more information about this special service, call 703-971-7070.
Rev. Roscoe Leach, doctor of ministry, pastoral counseling minister at Christian Life Center in Bensalem, Pa., will speak and minister at the Healing Service at Jubilee Christian Center on Sunday, June 6, 6:30 p.m. Rev. Leach previously taught at Valley Forge Christian College and was Pastor of Trinity Assembly of God in Burke-Fairfax (1984-1989) The public is invited to this special healing service. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. 703-383-1170.
Fresh Fire International Center hosts a dress-down "Love Feast" on the second Sunday of every month at 10:30 a.m. at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Come meet new people, play games, enjoy a meal and hear the word. Call 703-815-8950.
Join Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation and Vienna Presbyterian Church host a joint service on "Healing Power of the Psalms" June 6, 7-8:30 p.m., at Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St. N.E., Vienna. Child care is available by reservation only, 48 hours in advance, by calling 703-938-9050, extension 151.
Church of the Nativity offers a free general bereavement support group open to all adults on the first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. For more information, call 703-455-2400, ext. 17.
Messiah United Methodist Church hosts a Singles Dance on Saturday, June 12, from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Foxtrot lessons begin at 8 p.m. The theme is "A Night in the Tropics," and dress is casual. Cost is $5 and a dish of finger food, or $10 without a dish. Messiah UMC is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more information, call 703-569-9862, ext. 213.
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church sponsors its 2004 Vacation Bible School from Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16. The Olympics-themed event features a week of sporting good fun. Activities include songs, skits, crafts, games and Bible stories for children from ages 4 through the sixth grade. Kirkwood Presbyterian Church is located at 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield. To register or for more information, call 703-451-5320.
Messiah United Methodist Church continues to have its Wednesday night programs called Successfully Single at 7:30 p.m., in room 206 in the church. These programs have informative speakers on interesting topics. Messiah United Church is located at 6215 Rolling Road in Springfield. For more information, call Shari Sadowski at 703/569-9862 x 213.
The Spiritual Parenting support group meets the first Sunday of every month, 12-1 p.m., at Washington Irving Middle School in Springfield. For more information, visit www.NewWorldUnity.org or call 703-690-7925. Child care is available on request.
Burke Community Church offers a weekly group for men called Men’s Fraternity to help discover authentic manhood as directed through the Word of God. Tuesdays, 6 a.m., at 9900 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Divorce Care is a weekly Bible Study care group that helps those who are transitioning through a divorce. The group meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., in the church parlor at First Baptist Church of Springfield, 7300 Gary St., Springfield. Child care and children's activities are provided. 703-451-1500.
The Ekoji Buddhist Temple of the greater Washington, D.C., area supports the practice of Shin Buddhists. Various programs and activities help each participant walk the path of a Buddhist, including adult services Sundays at 11 a.m., children's services and Dharma School for children and adults, and meditation classes. For more information visit www.Ekoji.org.
Arabic Bible Baptist Church is located at 5424 Ox Road in Fairfax Station. Pastor: Tony Ghareeb. Call 703-273-5599 or e-mail to Tghareeb@wmconnect.com.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m., at St. Leo the Great Church in Fairfax City. All are welcome. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
All are welcome to join the Fresh Fire congregation every Sunday for a service at 10:30 a.m. Pastor Sackey and his congregation invite all to participate in preaching and teaching, praise and worship, in a Christ-centered ministry. Fresh Fire International Center meets at the Chinese Martial Arts Building, 8426-B Lee Highway, Fairfax, opposite the BMW Fairfax; entrance is in the back. Call 703-815-8950.
“Wisdom for a Lifetime” by Alden Studebaker will be discussed on Wednesday evenings, 8-9:30 p.m., at New World Unity Church, located at 9331 Braymore Circle in Fairfax Station. Call 703-690-7925.
The following is a list of various events taking place at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 4325 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax: Bible study and Prayer Service every Tuesday night starting at 7 p.m. Sunday School at 9:30–10:45 a.m., except for the fourth Sunday of the month, when Sunday School is offered 9-10 a.m. Sunday morning service at 11 a.m. Commonwealth Care Center ministry every first and third Thursday night. Call 703-273-1455.
Each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel, Messiah United Methodist Church, located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield, hosts a prayer service. Those in need of God's help to deal with life's stresses and difficulties are welcome to experience the power of prayer. All in the community are welcome. Call 703-569-9862.
T.O.T. Preschool, a ministry of Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, begins its 17th year of operation in September. T.O.T. is a developmental, Christian program with degreed teachers and small classes. The school is located at 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. Registration for fall 2004 is now being accepted. Call 703-644-6384. E-mail tot@sumcdisciples.org.