Announcements – June 19, 2016
Mission of the Month: Arlington Free Clinic
The Arlington Free Clinic (AFC) provides free, high-quality medical care to low-income, uninsured Arlington County adults through the generosity of donors and volunteers. All patients live in Arlington County and have incomes at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Although most of their patients work, their jobs do not include access to health insurance. In recent years, an increasing number of new patients came to the AFC after losing their jobs and their insurance.
You can give to the mission of the month by using the special mission offering envelopes in the pews or donating online.
Memorial Service: Shirley Haugrose
Tuesday, June 21, 10:30 a.m.
Please join us in celebrating Shirley’s life among her friends at Faith.
eXtra Years of Zest
On Tuesday, June 21, we plan to attend the memorial service for Shirley Haugrose at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Afterwards we will have lunch at Uncle Julio’s. Anyone who wishes to meet us there is welcome to join us!
Confirmation BBQ
Saturday, June 25, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Young Adult Ministry
Saturday, June 25th, 8:15am – Three Waterfalls Hike.
We’ll hike a 9.3-mile trail, which passes three waterfalls in the southern Shenandoah National Park. (There will also be a shorter option of 6.1 miles and two waterfalls. If it’s a hot weekend, we may have a substitute hike.) After the hike, we plan to stop for dinner in the foothills. Please email Greg M. to sign up or for more information.
Remembrance of Pregnancy Loss
Sunday, June 26, 12:30 p.m.
Anyone who has been touched by the pain of pregnancy loss is invited to participate in a Service of Remembrance on Sunday, June 26. The magnolia tree newly planted near the Jackson Street doors was planted to serve as a memorial to loved ones lost through pregnancy loss, and we will dedicated it to that purpose at our Service of Remembrance. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Yvette. Thank you to Faith’s Memorial Fund for covering the cost of the magnolia tree.
Congregational Picnic
Sunday, July 17, 12:30 p.m.
Stay tuned for more information and a way to sign up.
Vacation Bible School – July 11 – 15
The VBS Staff is busy getting ready to catch the wave of God’s amazing love. Please help us “build” our surf shack! If you have any of the following items to donate or loan, we will happily accept:
• Tiki torches
• Hawaiian / beachy décor
• Surf or boogie boards
• Aquatic stuffed animals (fish, crabs, dolphins, etc)
Summertime with Families of Faith
Faith’s Family Friday Potlucks will be taking a break this summer, June-August. Please join us for our church picnic on Sunday afternoon, July 17, and stay tuned for more details on an outdoor movie night and family play date.
Garden Update
More work days are planned for Saturdays, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3 and October 1. This year, we’ll be setting up a “farm market” one Sunday per month, May – August, to sell extra produce at church. For details, and to sign up to help out with the garden, visit www.flcva.org/garden.
Village of Hope Mission Trip Opportunity
Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church (in Haymarket) is planning a mission trip to the Village of Hope in Haiti, September 24 – 30. They still have a few slots open! If you’re interested in joining the group for this trip, please contact Jill Z.
