To have faith notes listed in Centre View, mail to 7913 Westpark Drive, McLean, VA 22102, e-mail to centreview@connectionnewspapers.com or fax to 703-917-0991. Photos, especially color, are encouraged. Deadline is one week before publication. Call Steve Hibbard at 703-917-6434 with any questions.
Wellspring Church celebrates the second Sunday in Lent on Feb. 20, with worship centered on the story of Abraham and Sarah, followed by potluck lunch. All are welcome to share in worship at 10 a.m., Centreville Fire Station # 17, Old Centreville Road, Centreville. Sunday School for children meets during the worship. Call Pastor Jeremy McLeod at 703-257-4111, or email wellspringucc@aol.com. Check the Web site at Wellspringucc.org
News from Clifton Presbyterian Church:
* Prospective New Members' Class: All those who are interested in becoming members of CPC are invited to attend four weekly sessions from 9:45-10:45 a.m. in the Manse Library. Weekly classes will continue through March 6. These classes cover a brief history of the Presbyterian Church, USA; our own congregation's history and current ministry opportunities, and a chance to meet fellow Christians. Contact Pastor Lynn at 703-830-3175 or lynn.clifton.presbyterian@erols.com.
* Feb. 25-26: Youth Group will participate in the "World Vision 30-hour Famine." Sponsor packs available at the church. Contact Pastor Julie for more details.
* Monday, March 7: A new ALPHA II course is scheduled spring. It will be a seven-week, evening course entitled "Searching Issues" This course examines seven common questions surrounding Christianity and is a follow-up course to the ALPHA course. Pre-registration is required by Feb. 18. Call the church office at 703-830-3175 if you are interested in attending.
Healing Service at Jubilee Christian Center with the Rev. Trinity Jordan. The Rev. Trinity Jordan, of Utah, will be speaking at a special Healing Service at Jubilee Christian Center on Sunday, March 6 at 6:30 p.m. He and his wife Ami help plant new emerging church ministries, and have worked extensively with youth ministries. Jubilee Christian Center is located at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. The public is invited. Call 703-383-1170.
Yeshiva Day will be held Sunday, Feb. 20 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This celebration of Jewish thought offers interactive workshops, lectures, video presentations. Enjoy a hearty breakfast and a scrumptious deli lunch. The subjects for this year include: Mysticism, The Kabbalah of Natural Disasters — Rabbi Fajnland, Talmud; Stem Cell Research — Scientific Marvel or Silent Holocaust? — Rabbi Breitowitz; Jewish Law, Democracy and Halacha — Are they Incompatible — Rabbi Levi Shemtov. Debunking the Missionaries — Scott Hillman; Peace in Israel or Israel in Pieces — Eric Rosenman. Yeshiva Day will be held at the Chabad Community Campus, 3939 Prince William Dr., Fairfax. Price: $25 full day or $15 half day.
Congregation Yad Shalom is a conservative synagogue located in Centreville.
* Saturday morning Torah service with the Cantor on Feb. 26 at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3.
* Join in a Saturday morning Torah service with the Cantor on March 12 at 10 a.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3.
* Join in a Friday night Shabbat service and Purim celebration with the Cantor on March 25 at 8 p.m. at Little Rocky Run Community Center # 3.
* K - 2 Hebrew school offered for the children.
For further information or directions, call Jon Sunray at 703-378-1463, or visit www.yadshalom.com.
Temple Beth Torah is a Reform Jewish congregation and member of the Union of Reform Judaism (URJ) that meets at St. John's Episcopal Church in Centreville. Religious school is held at the Goddard School in Chantilly. The congregation welcomes all members of the community to attend any services or events. For more information, a newsletter, or a membership package, call 703-263-2252 or visit http://www.BethTorah.net.
Upcoming Services and Events:
* Friday, Feb. 18: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block and Cantor Marsh for a Shabbat Service in the chapel.
* Saturday, Feb. 19: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Tot Shabbat Service: Join Rabbi Block for a Tot Shabbat service in the chapel.
4 p.m. Adult Education Discussion with the Rabbi: Join Rabbi Block at Coffee Time for a continuation of the adult discussion on "The Kabbalah: Jewish Mysticism."
*Sunday, Feb. 20: 10:30 a.m. Special Family Program, "Zot Torah: This is our Torah." Come to the Goddard School and have a close up encounter with the Torah scroll. This program is appropriate for all ages. No religious school.
* Sunday, Feb. 27: 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Religious School: Goddard School.
Washington Plaza Baptist Church is offering the 2005 Kerygma Bible Study, Discovering the Bible. It is designed as a basic, but comprehensive, introduction to the Bible as a whole. Learn about the people, places and events and a new understanding of faith and life. The study, comprised of 30 lessons, started Feb. 1 and continues every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. until mid-November. Free admission. Visit the Web site: www.washingtonplazachurch.com or call Rev. Sandi John at 703-471-5225.
Sweet Honey in the Rock leader Dr. Isaye Marie Barnwell will direct a vocal workshop for the community on Holy Saturday, March 26, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Centreville.
Sponsored by Wellspring Church, the workshop will offer participants a chance to share in a musical and spiritual experience under the direction of Dr. Barnwell.
Ms. Barnwell regularly leads community choruses at the Levine School of Music, and is one of the leaders of “Sweet Honey,” an award-winning African American female a capella group.
The workshop will be held at Centreville Fire Station No. 17, Old Centreville Rd. Places are limited, and reservations are suggested. Call 703-257-4111 or email wellspringucc@aol.com.
Help for Hurts, Habits and Hang-Ups – A Celebrate Recovery Group. Passion for Community, in cooperation with New Life Christian Church, is launching a second meeting time and place for the Celebrate Recovery ministry. The new “Life Support” group uses Celebrate Recovery coupled with 12-step and Hunger for Healing teachings to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life wounds. The group will meet at 7 p.m. each Friday evening at the New Life Christian Church office, 4211 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly. The original group will continue meeting at Westfield High School at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday morning. Call Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118.
News from Mount Olive Baptist Church:
* 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.
St. Andrew the Apostle School and Pre-School openings are as follows: Pre-School and grades 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8. Contact the school office at 703-817-1774, fax 703-817-1721 or e-mail at office@standrewtheapostleschool.org.
Authentic Masculinity Workshop — New Life Christian Church hosts the Authentic Masculinity Workshop at its church training center, 4211 Pleasant Valley Road, Chantilly, each Monday evening from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The workshop is a fun and creative video-based group which helps guys discover their true masculine identity and become the kind of men, husbands, and fathers God wants them to be. The workshop addresses all the types of issues men face at home, at the office, and in their inner beings. Contact Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118.
New Life Christian Church is starting a new message series, “Old School Faith.” The messages will examine the faith demonstrated by various people as described in the Old Testament of the Bible. New Life meets at 9:30 and 11 a.m. each Sunday morning at Westfield High School. The same messages are also presented at Westfield at 11 a.m. in a “video venue” format at the “New Life Café.” The Café is a less formal coffee-house type setting featuring free gourmet coffee and pastries and an acoustic band.
C.O.O.P., "Children of Older Parents," a community ministry of Saint Andrew Lutheran Church, 14640 Soucy Place, Centreville, meets on the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the church. Caregivers of older adults are welcome to join. Yvonne Knauff is the group facilitator and is a family nurse practitioner who has extensive experience working with older adults and their caregivers. The group is open to the whole community. Call 703-830-2768 or e-mail st_andrew_elca@hotmail.com with questions.
St. Andrew the Apostle Preschool has openings available for children ages 4 and 5. Choose between a.m. (8:15-11:15) or p.m. (12:20-3:20) class. Music, library, daily playtime, learning centers. The preschool is located at 6720 B Union Mill Road, Clifton. Call 703-817-1774.
News from Clifton Presbyterian Church:
* Worship Services. Sundays: 8:30 and 11 a.m. Childcare available.
* ALPHA Program: New weekday evening class forming this Fall for a 10-week "Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith." Call the church office at 703-830-3175 for more details.
Celebrate Recovery Support Group at New Life Christian Church. Help with hurts, habits, and hang-ups is available at Westfield High School on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Child care is provided through New Life’s KidZone ministry. Celebrate Recovery uses the 12-step approach coupled with the teachings of Jesus to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life problems. Contact Ron Furgerson, Community Care Minister, at 703-266-0118 or ron@newlife4me.com.
YAWEH (You Are WElcome Here) will be held on the first Sunday of each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. for a Christian discussion group reinforcing God's love for the GLBTQ community (and the people who love them.) The discussion is led by Pastor Sandi John and Minister of Music Dean Jenkins. The gathering is an informal time of worship, instruction and fellowship. Call the church office at 703-471-5225, email Pastor@WashingtonPlazaChurch.com and/or see the Web site at www.WashingtonPlazaChurch.com for directions.
Come Grow With Us! Shepherd Gate Church is now offering two services (9 and 10:45 a.m.). For more information, go to www.shepherdgate.org or call 703-961-1041.
Unity Life Center of Chantilly holds Sunday services and youth education at 10 a.m. with the Revs. Cynthia Vermillion-Foster and Don Foster. The church is located at 14088-C Sullyfield Circle, Chantilly. Call 703-263-7645 or visit the Web at www.unitylife.org.
Fitness with a Twist… Workout to the latest contemporary Christian music. Body & Soul is a high/low-impact aerobics class that includes strength training, Pilates, kickboxing, and more. Childcare and a home school room for Monday morning class is available.
Classes are held at Centreville Baptist Church on Route 29 just south of Stone Road. Class times are 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday mornings, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays evenings, and 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings. Contact Melissa Ellison at 703-369-4636 or CBC Women’s Ministry at 703-830-3333.
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 or visit the Web site at www.stjohnscentreville.org.
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 newborns through sixth-graders and there's a dynamic, safe place for teenagers at the student ministry that meets during the Sunday service as well. Call 703-968-7312 or check the Web site at www.cedarrun.net.
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.
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.
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 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.
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., and Saturday morning, 8-9:30 a.m. Call ahead for childcare at 703-830-3333.
Community Care Groups at New Life Christian Church
The following are on-going support groups which meet at Westfield High School on Sunday mornings or as indicated. Contact Community Care Minister Ron Furgerson at 703-266-0118 or ron@newlife4me.com, for additional information about any of the groups:
* Food Freedom — A Celebrate Recovery Support Group. This group uses a proven Biblical approach to promote healing from compulsive eating problems. The group meets at Westfield High School at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday. Child Care is provided.
* Help for Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups — A Celebrate Recovery Group. This group uses the 12-step approach coupled with the teachings of Jesus to help overcome or cope with all types of addictions, compulsions, and life problems. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Dealing with Divorce — A Divorce Care Support Group. This is a video-based seminar group for people who are separated or divorced. The group is a place to receive sound information about ways to heal from the hurt and to cope with the life pressures which accompany separation and divorce. The group meets at 11 a.m. each Sunday at Westfield High School. Child care is provided.
* Healthy Boundaries — Getting Control of Your Life. This group helps the over-stressed, over-worked, and over-committed to gain control of their lives through developing healthy, balanced relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Thursday at 13777 Laurel Rock Drive; Clifton.
* Men's Issues — A support group for guys dealing with the unique issues men face in their jobs, personal lives, and relationships. The group meets at 7:30 p.m. each Monday at 4401 Shari Court in Catharpin.