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Parkwood Baptist Church has its ninth annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at 8726 Braddock Road, Annandale. Egg hunt, games, crafts and more. Free for children in preschool through sixth grade. See www.parkwood.org or call 703-978-8160.
The Virginia Sabbath Fellowship gives the second program in a series of seven classes Saturday, March 15 at 12 p.m. at Pohick Regional Library, 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke. Bible reading tools based on the popular book "Living by the Book" by Howard Fredericks. Call Rod Koozmin at 703-620-1058.
The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. is the keynote speaker at One God Ministry’s official opening of the new church facility, Sunday, March 16 from 2-4:30 p.m. located at 4280/4282 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax. Call 703-591-6161 or e-mail at praisegod@onegodministry.org.
The Messiah United Methodist Church offers the following events and services. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more, call 703-569-9862.
* Palm Sunday. Services March 16 at 8:15, 9:30 and 11 a.m., with Heartline 7 p.m.
* Holy Thursday. Service March 20 at 7:30 p.m.
* Good Friday. Self-Guided Stations of the Cross March 21 from 6:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., “Seven Last Words of Jesus” at 7:30 p.m.
* Holy Saturday. Labyrinth Walk March 22 from 2:30-8 p.m.
* Easter Sunday. Sunrise Service at Springfield Golf and Country Club March 23 at 6:30 a.m., church services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
* Y.A.P.S. Young Adult Parent Study. Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. Free child care.
* Young Adult Bible Study. Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m.
A nondenominational Christian prayer breakfast is Friday March 14 from 7-8:30 a.m. at the Springfield Golf and Country Club, 8301 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield. Call 703-837-1197 or e-mail info@spiritualthreads.org for more.
The Jubilee Christian Center Children's Ministry has an Easter "Eggstravanza" Saturday, March 15 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Burke Wal-Mart parking lot on Burke Centre Road in Burke. Food, an illusion show, inflatables, candy in plastic eggs and helicopter marshmallow drop for prizes. Free, rain date March 22. Call 703-383-1170 or www.jccag.org.
Cranford United Methodist Women offer their annual Ham and Oyster Dinner, March 15 from 4-7 p.m. at the Cranford United Methodist Church, 9912 Old Colchester Road, Lorton. Ham, fried oysters and buffet of green beans, applesauce, potato salad, coleslaw, sweet potato casserole, deviled eggs, rolls, beverages and homemade desserts. Benefits women and children’s missions. Call 703-339-5382.
Holy Week services at Fairfax Presbyterian Church, 10723 Main St., Fairfax are Palm Sunday, March 16 with worship at 8:45 and 11:15 a.m.; Maundy Thursday, March 20 with worship at 7:30 p.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax; Good Friday, March 21 with worship at 7:30 p.m. and Easter Sunday, March 23 with a sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. and worship at 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m., and Easter Breakfast served in Fellowship Hall from 7-10:45 a.m. 703-273-5300.
Burke United Methodist Church has its annual Children's Easter Celebration Saturday, March 15 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at 6200 Burke Centre Parkway, Burke. Children bring parent(s) and a basket of eggs and enjoy story time, cookie decorating, an Easter egg hunt and crafts. Call 703-250-6100 to sign up. Visit www.Burkeumc.org for information about Easter Worship Services.
Grace Church offers several Passion Week events. Maundy Thursday service is March 20 at 7 p.m., Easter sunrise service is Sunday, March 23 at 7:30 a.m. and the Easter celebration is 10:45 a.m. at the church, 9800 Burke Lake Road, Burke. 703-323-8033.
Lord of Life Lutheran Church presents a "live" presentation of Leonardo da Vinci's painting "The Last Supper" Thursday, March 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Maundy Thursday service. On Friday, March 21, the church choir and instrumentalists perform John Rutter's “Requiem” at the Good Friday service at 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 5114 Twinbrook Road, Fairfax. Call 703-323-9500.
Centerpointe Church at Fair Oaks presents the annual Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 22 at 10 a.m. at the church, 4104 Legato Road, Fairfax. Enjoy egg hunts organized by age; food, games, prizes, pony rides, pictures with the Easter Bunny and more. Child ID fingerprinting and police car/rescue vehicle tours. Easter Sunday services are 9 and 10:45 a.m. Call 703-591-4284 or go to www.centerpointechurch.com.
The Little River United Church of Christ hosts a workshop on “Writing the Sacred” by Canadian author Ray McGinnis on March 30, 12:45-3:15 p.m. at the church, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. The author, a journal writer, poet and psalm enthusiast, has taught over 7000 people how to write poetry, prayers, diaries and autobiographies. 703-978-3060, www.lrucc.org.
Sydenstricker United Methodist Church offers GriefShare, a seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close, each Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Agape House at the church, 8508 Hooes Road, Springfield. Each of the 14 sessions includes a video and small group discussion. Participants can join at any time. Call Kathy at 703-451-9021.
Fairfax Christian Church, located at 10185 Main St., Fairfax, presents a class that explores traditional Christian spiritual practices of meditation and healing on Sundays from 5:30-7 p.m. To register, call 703-385-3520 or e-mail fairfaxchristian1@verizon.net.
Clifton Presbyterian Church, located at 12748 Richards Lane, Clifton, offers Sunday worship services at 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Call 703-830-3175.
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 6720 Union Mill Road, Clifton, conducts Sunday masses at 7:30 a.m., 8:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. It also offers a Saturday vigil at 5:30 p.m. and a Wednesday Latin mass at 7 p.m. Call 703-817-1770 or visit www.st-andrew.org.
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8304 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield, offers casual worship services on Saturday evenings at 5:30 p.m. featuring contemporary music.
More traditional services take place on Sunday mornings at 8:15 and 11 a.m. Sunday School is at 9:45-10:45 a.m. for children. The church also offers discussion groups for adults. Call 703-451-5855.
Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, located at 8336 Carrleigh Parkway in Springfield, supports a Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) program on the first Wednesday of each month. Meetings are 9:30-11 a.m. at the church. All mothers and children are welcome. The program provides mothers an opportunity to get to know other mothers through discussions and craft activities. Adults in the MOPPET program will care for the children. Cost is $3 per session. Register by stopping by the church or calling 703-451-5320.
New Jerusalem Temple, 8850 Cross Chase Circle, Fairfax Station, conducts Sunday services at 10 a.m. at Halley Elementary and Bible studies on Tuesdays. Contact Pastor Florine Murphy at 703-922-3791.
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. Childcare 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. Childcare and children's activities are provided. Call 703-451-1500.
Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, located at 10383 Democracy Lane, Fairfax, presents worship services on Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. and choir practice (open to all) on Tuesdays at 7:15 p.m. Visit www.mccnova.com or call 703-691-0930.
Church of the Nativity offers a free general bereavement support group open to all adults on the first and third Thursday of each month 7:30-9 p.m. The church is located at 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke. Call 703-455-2400, ext. 17.
The Catholic Diocese of Arlington offers the USDA Special Milk Program to eligible children at St. Leo the Great School in Fairfax and St. Bernadette School in Springfield.
Burke Presbyterian Church, located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke, offers a coffeehouse worship service on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., for people who may be unavailable Sunday mornings or are seeking a break from a more traditional style of worship. The service offers the same lesson and sermon as the Sunday service, but in a less formal environment. A nursery is provided for young children. Burke Presbyterian Church is located at 5690 Oak Leather Drive, Burke.
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.
The Fairfax Church of Christ sponsors a 16-week Divorce Recovery support group every Monday at 7 p.m. at the church. Call 703-631-2100 or visit www.fxcc.org. The Fairfax Church of Christ is located at 3901 Rugby Road, Fairfax.
Bible study at 7 p.m. at Silverbrook United Methodist Church, 8616 Silverbrook Road, Lorton. E-mail silverbrookumc@verizon.net.
A new casual worship service with a praise band is at 9:45 a.m. at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church, 8508 Hooes Road in Springfield. Visit www.sumcdisciples.org or call 703-451-8223.
St. Matthew's United Methodist Church offers Crossroads, a new 'come as you are' worship service each Saturday evening at 5 p.m. at 8617 Little River Turnpike, Annandale. Visit www.stmatthewsumc.org or call 703-978-3500.
Truro Church MOPS would like to invite all mothers of preschool-aged children to join MOPS for relevant speakers, small group time with other moms and food. The group meets the second Thursday of every month, at Truro Church, located at 10520 Main St., Fairfax, in the church fellowship hall on the lower level. Call Amanda Qreitem at 703-222-2332 or e-mail amandazubi@hotmail.com.
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.
Faith Communities in Action meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 2-4 p.m. at the Fairfax County Government Center, Conference Rooms 2 and 3, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax.
The Baha'i of Fairfax County Southwest offers "Interfaith Devotions: World Peace and Unity" for the general public on Saturdays. These free devotional gatherings meet at the Pohick Regional Library, Room #1, located at 6450 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, 22015.
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.
International Calvary Church is a Christ, Bible and Spirit- centered church. Sunday services are as follows: English services at 9:45 a.m., Korean services at 11:30 a.m. and youth services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is as follows: English classes at 11:30 a.m. and children's classes at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Youth Meeting are at 8 p.m. and Friday Prayer and Youth Meeting take place at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-1918. The International Calvary Church is located at 5700 Hanover Ave., Springfield.
Grace Weekday Preschool, a ministry of Grace Presbyterian Church, accepts registration for the 2007-08 school year. Located at 7434 Bath St., Springfield. Classes offered for children ages 2-5 (pre-K). For more call 703-451-3314.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people who are interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group will be meeting on Wednesdays, at 7:30 p.m., at St. Leo the Great Church, 3704 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax in the Old Parish Hall and will continue to meet throughout the school year. Call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
Jubilee Christian Center is offering free English classes as a second language during its Sunday School time, 10:10-10:50 a.m. on Sundays at 4650 Shirley Gate Road, Fairfax. 703-383-1170.
St. Leo the Great in Fairfax hosts “Night of Praise” the first Saturday of each month, featuring praise music and Eucharist adoration at 7 p.m. Located at 3704 Old Lee Highway in Fairfax.
The Immanuel Bible Church MOPS group meets every Monday 7-9 p.m., at Immanuel Bible Church, 6911 Braddock Road, Springfield. MOPS is a group for pregnant or parenting mothers of children from infancy to kindergarten. For more, call Michelle Wright at 703-922-4295 or visit www.MOPS.org.
The Church of the Nativity in Burke offers a Grief Support Group for all who have suffered the death of a loved one and are in need of the comfort that sharing can bring. Meetings are at 7:30 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of each month, in the school building, 6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, and are open to all adults at no charge. For more, call Carol Mack at 703 533-2951.
The Messiah United Methodist Church offers the following events and services. The church is located at 6215 Rolling Road, Springfield. For more, call 703-569-9862.
* A Community of Contagious Joy. Sunday Worship: 8:15, with Holy Communion every Sunday, 9:30 and 11 a.m., with Holy Communion on the first Sunday of the month.
* Heartline is an interactive praise and worship service Sunday evenings at 7 p.m.
The Shalem Institute is offering free monthly prayer opportunities in Fairfax. The time together will be devoted to relaxation, the presentation of different prayer practices, silence, journal keeping and small group sharing. No experience is required and participants may attend regularly or drop in. Donations are accepted. Meetings take place the third Monday of the month from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Providence Presbyterian Church, 9019 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax. Ann Kulp, Kathy Spaar and Tad Wicker lead the meetings. To register for these events or for more information, visit www.shalem.org or call 301-897-7334.
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 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.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is for people interested in becoming Catholic or learning about the Catholic Church. A group meets Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, 3704 Old Lee Highway, Fairfax. Sessions are in the Old Parish Hall. All are welcome. For more information call Martha Malloy at 703-273-5369.
International Calvary Church is a Christ, Bible and Spirit- centered church. Sunday services are as follows: English services at 9:45 a.m., Korean services at 11:30 a.m. and youth services at 11:30 a.m. Sunday School is as follows: English classes at 11:30 a.m. and children's classes at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible study and Youth Meeting are at 8 p.m. and Friday Prayer and Youth Meeting take place at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 703-569-1918. The International Calvary Church is located at 5700 Hanover Ave., Springfield.