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Oakton United Methodist Church hosts an old-fashioned revival Aug. 7-11, led by Dr. Roy Lauter. The public is cordially invited to attend any or all five nights of singing, music and preaching. Child care will be provided. For details call 703-938-1233 or visit www.oaktonumc.org.
Vienna Presbyterian Church hosts an ongoing book discussion group. Next month's meeting is Aug. 17, and the book is "Sundog Moment" by Susan Baldacci. The church is located at 24 Park St., N.E., Vienna. For more, call 703-938-9050 or visit www.viennapres.org.
Vienna Assembly of God is sponsoring a Vacation Bible School, "Mega Sports Camp," which offers skill training for basketball, soccer or cheerleading along with spiritual formation, Aug. 15-19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Cost of the camp is $50, and it will take place at Glyndon Park, 300 Glyndon St., N.E., Vienna. For more, call 703-938-7736.
The New Union Baptist Church, located at 205 Pleasant St., Vienna, offers Sunday School at 9:30 a.m., Worship service at 11 a.m., and Communion each second Sunday at 11 a.m. In partnership with the Fairfax NAACP Youth Council, the church sponsors summer education sessions to help community youth prepare for final exams, assessment preparation, college prep and summer school activities. The “It Takes A Village” project takes place every Thursday in July and August, from 5-7 p.m. Open to youths in grades 5-12. To register, call 703-451-1564 or e-mail moniquelee@aol.com. For more, call 703-281-2556.
St. Athanasius Lutheran Church sponsors the following Sunday services: Bible Class for adults and Sunday School for children begins at 9 a.m., followed by worship at 10:15 a.m. Coffee, dessert and fellowship time follows. Midweek Bible Study takes place on Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m., preceded by an open forum titled "Ask the Pastor" at 7 p.m. For more information, call 703-455-4003 or visit www.saint-athanasius.org. St. Athanasius is located at 114 Kingsley Road, S.W., Vienna.
The Wesley United Methodist Church in Vienna has maintained a helping relationship with Ketcham Elementary School during the 2003-04 school year. Participants who are interested in assisting the school during the 2004-05 year should call 703-938-8700.
Body & Soul is a high/low impact aerobic workout, kick boxing, strength training, Pilates all-in-one exercise session to the latest in contemporary Christian music. There are several area church locations from which to choose.
McLean Bible Church conducts classes on Tuesday and Friday mornings from 9:45-11:15 a.m. Call Mary Ward at 703-830-2478 for more information. Child care is offered. Classes are also offered on Wednesday evenings from 6:45-8:15 p.m. Contact Tricia Van Ryn at trva@yahoo.com. Emmanuel Lutheran Church offers a Fit over 50 version on Wednesday mornings from 9:15-10:30 a.m. The church is located at 2589 Chain Bridge Road. Call Lynn Mostellar at 703-698-8624.
Chabad at Tysons hosts Shabbat educational services at 1503 Lincoln Center Court, in the Club House of the Fountains of McLean, across from Freddie Mac. Saturday morning service starts at 9:30 a.m.; Torah discussion at 10:30 a.m., followed by a sit-down Kiddush. Thursday night features a Kabbalah class. Call 703-356-3451, or e-mail ChabadTysons@aol.com, for more information.
Faith Baptist Church, located at 301 Center St. S., Vienna, offers Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. for all ages, 11 a.m. worship, and Bible Study on Sundays at 6 p.m. On Wednesdays at 7 p.m., The Awana children's club for children who are 4 years old through sixth-graders takes place during the school year. Nursery school is provided for all services. The preschool and kindergarten program uses the abeka curriculum and serves ages 3, 4 and 5. Visit the Web site at www.FaithBaptistVienna.org or e-mail FBCoffice@cavtel.net. Call the church at 703-938-9688.
Vienna Baptist Church offers numerous Christian worship, education, music and mission opportunities. Each Sunday begins with a high-energy VBPraise service at 8:45 a.m. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m., providing different programs to people of all ages. The traditional liturgical worship service takes place at 11 a.m. The church is located at 541 Marshall Road, Vienna. For more information, call 703-281-4400 or visit www.vbc-va.org.