Mount Vernon — The pastor and people of Bethlehem Baptist Church wish to show appreciation for the many sacrifices by the men, women and military families in the U.S. armed forces. In their honor the church would like to express gratitude by extending an invitation to military personnel, along with their families for dinner and an evening of worship on Wednesday, Sept. 19. The celebration will consist of dinner served at 5:30 p.m. followed by worship at 7 p.m. RSVP by Monday Sept. 10. The church is located at 7836 Fordson Road. Call 703-360-4170 ext. 20.