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February 2012Vol. 61, No. 2

Old Presbyterian Meeting House

323 South Fairfax Street

Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3716

Phone: 703-549-6670

Fax: 703-549-9425

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.opmh.org

Office Hours:

8:15 - 4:15, Monday - Friday

The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a

congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

and the National Capital Presbytery:

www.pcusa.org

In This Issue:Church News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Joys and Concerns . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Senior Sidebar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Youth Fellowship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Children’s Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Adult Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Mission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Monthly Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

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Dear Friends,Over the past few years, we’ve tried to emphasize the importance of buildinga sense of Christian community within our Meeting House congregation.This emphasis has come both out of theological conviction and practicalconsiderations. Theologically, we understand the church to be the “body ofChrist,” in which every member has an important part. The biblical exam-ples of the importance of fellowship and Christian care and community arenumerous. Jesus wasn’t a lone crusader: he gathered the group of 12disciples around him, and there are many references to a larger communityof followers that was part of his ministry. Fellowship was an importantpart of the early church, and the challenges of maintaining that sense offellowship and community were a frequent theme in Paul’s letters.

Practically, Meeting House members frequently reflect on the challenges ofmaking and building connections within our congregation. We work, live,attend schools, and play all over the DC area, meaning that our lives don’toften overlap outside Sunday morning. In this high turnover area, we areconstantly welcoming new members and saying good-bye to old. Some

people are better than others at striking up conversa-tions with “strangers.” And with many people pulled

in many different directions, we often don’t givethe time needed to cultivate relationshipswithin this community.

But those connections and relationships arevital as we undertake this journey of faith. We

need fellow travelers to support us, to challenge us,to bring new insights, and to encourage us to keepthe faith. Not every encounter with another MeetingHouse member will be a deep and profound momentof faith, but we become a stronger community offaith together as we build and strengthen theserelationships.

As we settle into this new year, we encourage you totake steps to strengthen your connection with this

congregation and the people who compose it. This newsletter is full ofopportunities to do so: we’d particularly highlight the MidweekConnections program, the newly-forming Dinner Groups, and the MissionConnect initiative of the Mission Ministry. But we hope you’ll reach outinformally as well. Introduce yourself to those sitting in pews near you; talkwith someone new at coffee hour; attend a class during the education hour;volunteer to teach a rotation or to work with the youth group to meet chil-dren or youth you otherwise wouldn’t. For those afraid they’ll mistake along-term member for a visitor, try “I don’t think we’ve met yet. I’m…”Share stories about what brought you to the Meeting House, what keeps youhere, and what you hope for us. In this new year, we hope you’ll make aspecial effort to connect with your community of faith.

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Mid Week Connections Kicks OffFebruary 1!

A new, expanded version of Midweek Connections,the Wednesday night program of food, fellowship,and faith study, kicks off on February 1 in FellowshipHall. The evening centers on a delicious church-cooked meal served from 6 - 7 pm, with programmingoptions for both children and adults.

Children's activities (aimed at children ages 3 to grade 5) and an adult Biblestudy run concurrently beginning at 5:30 pm and ending by 6:30 pm. Twoadditional adult study options are offered from 7-8 pm. Childcare for infantsand toddlers will be offered throughout the evening.

The children's program, comprised of music, Bible stories and related activi-ties, will explore a wealth of Bible stories in a fun and meaningful way. Theconcurrent 5:30 pm adult Bible study will explore the same passages.

Two adult studies will be offered from 7-8 pm. Our Senior Pastor, RockyLaha, will lead a Bible study on First and Second Samuel, the two books ofthe Old Testament that tell the story of Israel during the time of Saul andDavid. This study will use the Interpretation Bible Study First and SecondSamuel, by David C. Hester.

A second study will delve into the theology of Karl Barth, who was one of themost influential theologians of the twentieth century. This study, led by LindaLanam and Larry Golemon, will use the book Barth for Armchair Theologians,by John R. Franke.

Books for each study are available for $10.

For planning purposes, we do need your reservation! The weekly cost fordinner is $10/adult and $5/children (ages 5-12) with a $30 maximum perfamily. There is no charge for children under 5.

You may make reservations on the church website, on Sunday's Ritual ofFriendship pad, or by calling or emailing the church office (703-549-6670 [email protected]).

OPMH STAFFThe Rev. Dr. Robert R. Laha, Jr.Senior [email protected]

The Rev. Ann E. HerlinAssociate [email protected]

The Rev. Dr. Joyce MercerParish [email protected]

Mrs. Priscilla Andre-Colton, CCEDirector of Christian [email protected]

Mr. Samuel BakerDirector of Music/[email protected]

Ms. Mary PrattYouth [email protected]

Ms. Susan ThomasAdministrative [email protected]

Mr. Robert ClarkChurch Business [email protected]

Mrs. Erma LoganFinancial [email protected]

Ms. Beth BatheCommunications [email protected]

Mrs. Mary DannaheyDatabase [email protected]

Mrs. Ellen HaasComputer Systems [email protected]

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Church NewsWelcome Additions!As most folks reading this will know, Ann and her husband Terry are about to welcome a new addition totheir home. Sometime around President’s Day a childwill be born and, while they won’t be laying the child ina manger, I am sure she will be properly adored. Whoknows, there may even be choirs of “angels” to help leadthe celebration.

Additions like this require some adjustment time so Annwill be taking three months maternity leave beginning inmid-February. After that, she plans to reduce her workload at the Meeting House to 60% to give her greaterflexibility as she takes on the new demands of mother-hood. As Ann scales back her hours, ensuring that theneeds of the Meeting House continue to be met willrequire an addition to the Meeting House staff.

I am pleased to announce thatthat addition will be someone wealready know and love – LindaLanam. As many of you alreadyknow, Linda is a retired corporateattorney and a recent honor grad-uate from Virginia TheologicalSeminary, where she serves as ateaching assistant in OldTestament and manages theirWriting Center. Linda is a formermoderator of our Board ofDeacons and she is currently amember of the Session serving onthe Worship Ministry. She hasalso served the Meeting House asa liturgist and lay reader and by helping to plan and execute our summer evening worship services. We arecalling her position “Pastoral Assistant.” She will be aprimary resource person for the Board of Deacons andshare in the other pastoral work of the church as needed.Fortunately for us, Linda has agreed to do this for asmall stipend paid for by the savings brought about byAnn’s reduced work load. This is a non-ordained positionresponsible to the Session through the PersonnelCommittee. Dr. Joyce Mercer, Professor of PracticalTheology at VTS, will continue to serve as our part-time Parish Associate for Older Adult Ministry. Her primary work is in the area of visitation with anemphasis on our home-bound members.

I hope you will join me in welcoming these wonderfuladditions to the Meeting House family!Rocky

Lent Begins February 22The liturgical season of Lent is a 40-day period of peni-tence and reflection beginning on Ash Wednesday andending with Easter. Sundays falling within this period arenot counted as part of Lent. In medieval times, the rulesof Lent were severe: strict fasting was required and onlyone meal a day could be eaten; marriages could not becelebrated; and dancing and entertainment were forbid-den too. After the Reformation, observing Lent as a mat-ter of personal piety persisted in milder forms. TodayLent is a time of self-examination and preparation forEaster. It is a time to draw closer to God through scripture reading and prayer. You are invited to a LentenPilgrimage as you prepare for the gift and miracle ofEaster. You will find (on the church’s website) links toLenten devotional literature. Also available are a limitednumber of copies of “A Lenten Pilgrimage”, a collectionof devotions written by Ruth Huizenga Everhart. Theyare available for purchase in the church office ($2.00).

Lent begins with an Ash Wednesday service to be held inthe sanctuary at 7 pm on February 22. Dinner will beavailable in Fellowship Hall, $10/adults; $5/ages 5-12;$30 maximum/family. Reservations for dinner arerequired by noon Monday, February 20.

Donations Requested!2012 Silent Auction andCongregational DinnerSunday, March 4thIt’s that time of year again! We have begun planning forthe Congregational Dinner and Silent Auction. We will be going back to Goodwin House, Alexandria onSunday, March 4, 2012. The tentative times are the sameas last year…5:30-6:30 Silent Auction and 6:30-8Dinner, but it is subject to confirmation from GoodwinHouse. We will also have a children’s room. And, weSTRONGLY encourage carpooling.

The annual Silent Auction last year raised more than$16,000 and this year we hope to reach $20,000!Please consider donating an item to this year’s auction.Past auction items include vacation homes in Montreat,the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen and theCaribbean; Gourmet Dinner Evenings; Private Tours ofInteresting Places, and many Expert Consulting Servicesfrom Meeting House members such as interior design con-sultation, home construction, retirement-readiness plan-ning. Please contact Mary Myers to discuss your donation.Home: 703.765.4040 or [email protected]

Linda Lanam



Joys and Concerns

February BirthdaysJay Adams, Bryce Allan, David Anderson, Graeme Bannerman, Ellis Barwell, Don Beeby, Mark Beerthuis, ChrisBishop, Barry Boright, Sydney Boright, Alexis Bostetter, Lilly Bourke, Grace Brightbill, Debbie Clark, Lisa Collis,Karen Conkey, Jennifer Daugherity, Alison Davis, Anna Davis, Connor Day, Matthew Deemer, Richard Dorrier,John Ryder Duncan, Jackie Duvall, Cynthia Ehlinger, Sara Enos, Conor Fitzpatrick, Caroline Friedrichs, RollieFrye, David Gilbert, Phyllis Gray, Lea Green, Gracie Grenn, Janet Hall, Janet Hammond, Anna Hardage, WarrenHarper, Jr., Britt Henke, Pam Higgins, Kathy Hirsch, Charlotte Holland, Liam Holland, Emma Holt, DianeHutton, Caleb James, Elizabeth Jex, Edward Jones, Kristin Jones, Rebecca Kudla, Emma Lane, Leslie Lautenslager,Allison Lowry, Colin MacEwen, Maggie Malone, Jack Marin, Gwen Mayes, J.C. McElveen, David McIndoe, ZoeMcIntyre, Debra McKeown, Catherine McLees, Carter Micklem, Joye Murphy, John Norris, Jacob Parish, KayPhillippe, Dana Plunkett, Madeline Poe, Lee Posey, Erik Potholm, Craig Powell, Chris Price, Andrea Rakhmanov,Gardner Reed, Catherine Richardson, Jeanine Santillo, Eliza Shearer, Mark Sickles, Linda St. Pierre, Molly Steele,Henry Steinitz, Jack Stoody, Michelle Timberlake, Molly Turner, John Utter, Ken Wainstein, Nolan Welle, TrevorWells, Leigh Welther, Emma Welther, Louanne Wheeler, Carolyn Wilder, Claire Wiles, Hannah Williams, BobbyWilliams, George Wollam, Tom Worrall.

Our sympathy goes to...Barry Shawley, on the death of his mother on December 31; Tom Dabney, on the death of his wife, Karen Dabney, on January 13; Morgan Jones, on the death of her grandmother on January 21;Geoff Marin, on the death of his grandfather, Gerald Marin, on January 25;Jim Kenimer, on the death of his mother, Inez Kenimer on January 26; andMartha Hopkins, on the death of her father, Ed Hopkins, on January 27.

A burial service for Bob Neitz will be held February 23 at 1:00 pm at Arlington National Cemetery. Please gatherat 12:30 pm at the Administration Building.

Thank you from Ann and Terry...We send a heartfelt thanksgiving to all for the wonderful celebration and book shower you held for us on January22. We had so much fun celebrating with you all, and are looking forward to exploring this delightful collection ofbooks with Baby Staley. Some of the books are old familiars that elicited warm memories for us, and others areintriguing new (or “new to us”) books whose riches we are excited to discover. We anticipate many blessed hours ofreading and sharing ahead, and trust that one day, a grown-up Baby Staley will look back with many fond memo-ries on her special childhood books.

Thank you especially to Marjorie Scott for organizing the party, and for all who helped along the way. We are trulygrateful to be part of this loving and caring church family, and look forward to introducing our daughter to you.

In Christ, Ann & Terry

Our Congratulations are offered on...

The baptism of...Dylan Michael Lansburgh, son of Chris and Jennifer Lansburgh on January 22.

The birth of...Sofia Victoria Bochilo, daughter of Martha and Nickolay Bochilo on December 23; and Declan Michael Corcoran, son of Courtney and Shane Corcoran on January 12.


Senior SidebarSenior Speaker’s EventStaying Connected: Employment & VolunteerOpportunities for Alexandria's SeniorsLocation: The Meeting House, Heritage HallTime: 10-11:30 am, Tue. Feb. 14, 2012Format: Two Panels of local experts will talk about services that supportseniors looking for full or part-time work (Senior EmploymentResources, JobLink, SSA) and volunteer options that may be of particular interest to seniors (Volunteer Alexandria, TutoringConsortium, AHA!, Voter Registration Office).

CaregiversIf you are a caregiver for an older person and feel like you need a break,please consider the Alexandria Day Services Center located at the LeeCenter. This program provides medical supervision and age appropriatetherapeutic activities for adults age 55+. The program is open Mondaythrough Friday from 7:30 am until 5:30 pm so that caregivers can continueto work or simply take a break from being caregiver 24/7. For moreinformation, please call the center at 703-746-5676.

Free Legal AssistanceLegal Services of Northern Virginia (LSNV) is a non-profit public interest law firm that provides free legal assistance to low-income residents of Northern Virginia. Their mission is to promote justice byproviding high-quality legal advocacy and information for those whoface the loss of a critical need, such as personal safety, income, housing,medical benefits, education or family stability. For more informationcontact LSNV at 703-778-6800.

Contact Gerry Cooper at [email protected] to requestcoverage in future newsletters on topics of specific interest.

Merry Christmas from all ofthe AA GroupsThe Meeting House’s Westminster Hall isthe home for seven Alcoholics AnonymousMeetings held throughout the week. Hereare some of their indvidual thanks:

Without your kindness and grace of God,we’d have no house or place to belong apartfrom family and friends. We are so verygrateful.

You save lives, thanks for everything.

Thanks so much for over sixteen years inFlounder!

Some of God’s greatest miracles happen here,thanks for your support.



Youth FellowshipCalendarSunday, February 5 – Souper Bowl ofCaring! – after both 8:30 and 11 amservices! Join us as we help raisemoney for Family to Family!…lunch in Old Town after we’redone! (~12:30-2:30 pm).

Sunday, February 12Youth Group + DinnerMiddle School (MS) – 5-6:30 pmHigh School (HS) – 6- 8 pm

Saturday, February 18 – Monday,February 20High School Ski Retreat @Massanetta Springs! – meet at 10 amon Saturday in the Royal St. parkinglot. We plan to return around 1:30pm on Monday. RSVP ASAP toMary! ([email protected])

Sunday, February 19MS Movie Night (Pizza)! 5-7 pm

Sunday, February 26 – YouthGroup + Confirmation Dinnerprovided by Circle 5!MS – 5-6:30 pmHS – 6-8 pm Confirmation Students – Dinner with everyone at 6 pm then meeting with parents at 6:45-8 pm.

SUMMER DATES!MS (rising 7th-9th grades) Massanetta Camp: June 26-29

West Virginia Work Camp (rising 7th – adult): July 8-13

HS (rising 10th – graduating Senior in HS) Montreat Conference: July 15-21

Contact Mary for more info and to RSVP([email protected])

Confirmation Confirmation 2012 has begun. There are eight students in this year’s class. They are SarahGolemon-Mercer, Lydia Davidson, Jane Clinger,Lea Williams, Scott Duncan, Ryan McKernan, IanWhitson and Allie Church. Please keep these youngpeople in your prayers as they prepare to make theirprofession of faith.

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Souper Bowl of Caring! February 5th The Old Presbyterian Meeting House youth group will

be collecting money and canned foodafter both the 8:30 and 11 amservices on February 5, 2012.Dollar donations will go to the Meeting House Family to Family mission

program which gives monetary assistance to Alexandrians in needand food donations will go to theALIVE! Food Pantry. Food collectingbins will be in the sanctuary, churchoffice and preschool beginningSunday, January 29.




Middle SchoolSki Retreat 2012!On Saturday January 14,2012 a group of 16 middleschool youth and 4 adultsgathered in the MeetingHouse parking lot andheaded for Harrisonburg, VA for the annual ski retreat. It was a wonderfulweekend filled with fun and fellowship. We stayed two nights in WilsonCottage at Massanetta Springs Conference Center, just a 20 minute drivefrom great skiing at Massanutten Resort. The youth, with a little help fromthe adults! – prepared all their own meals…including pizza with freshdough! The theme of the weekend was “Lost and Found”. Our discussionsand Bibly study Saturday night and Sunday morning focused around theparables of the lost sheep and coin. We talked about how God loves each oneof us even when we stray and the importance of seeking relationship withGod throughout our lives. With the help of David Pratt’s guitar playing, wehad some quality singing time throughout the week as well. After a time ofprayer and worship, we of course saved time for skiing all day on Sundayand had a lot of fun and games throughout the retreat. The Meeting Houseis so blessed to have such wonderful youth and youth volunteers! Specialthanks to John Fitzpatrick, Robin Muthig, David Pratt and Ally Gibson forvolunteering their time to make this weekend possible! Stay tuned for newsfrom the high school trip next month! (Feb. 18-20).

BAKE SALECalling all chili chefs and any-one who likes to eat chili to participate in the MeetingHouse Chili Cook-Off andBake Sale, Sunday, March 18,noon – 2 pm. in FellowshipHall, sponsored by the MeetingHouse youth groups. A freewilldonation will be collected at thedoor to help cover the cost forthe youth/chaperones to attendMassanetta and Montreat youthconferences this summer. Abake sale will also be held. AllMeeting House chili chefs areinvited to enter their favoritechili. You may pick up an entryform in the church office ornarthex. All are welcome tosample and vote for theirfavorite chili and to enjoy fellowship with friends as theyeat a meal of chili, pasta, saladand dessert. Free child care willbe provided for kids under 5.At the end of the event, thecook-off winner will beannounced and prizes will beawarded. Chili chefs drop entryforms in church office or mailto: Caroline Duncan, 820Fontaine St., Alexandria, VA22302; [email protected];703-549-7202.

For general information contact Linda Woodhouse, [email protected];703-212-8611.




Children’s Ministry

In Heritage Hall…Creeds and ConfessionsFebruary 5 is the conclusion of the class with MadelineJervis.

Who’s Who in the Burying Ground? February 12There are some 300 individuals interred in theChurchyard Burying Ground at the Old PresbyterianMeeting House (OPMH). Among them are severalwho played important roles in the early history ofAlexandria. Hugh Van Horn will share their stories.He will also offer a brief history of the ChurchyardBurying Ground itself and sketch current efforts to pre-serve it. Hugh chairs the Meeting House History andArchives Committee and is a member of the Committeefor the Churchyard Burying Ground.

The Church in the Middle AgesFebruary 19, 26, March 4, and 11Constantine, the first Christian Roman Emperor, cap-tured the church and put a lock on the use of the mind.With state protection the church took on the form ofthe state with bishops, and a pope, assuming authorityto tell believers what to believe and not to believe. ButMuhammad appeared and took another view of God.The church split into East and West creating theEastern Orthodox Church. The Renaissance reintro-duced rational thinking and the Reformation.

This class is led by Dr. William Phillippe, honorablyretired Teaching Elder.

In Fellowship Hall…Sunday Morning Bible StudyOn Feb. 12, we will begin an 11-week class (throughApril 29) on “The Psalms: Prayers, Praise and Poetry.”The class will meet in Fellowship Hall from 9:40 to10:40 am. For centuries, the Psalms have been essentialto the life of the church, e.g., in worship, prayer andmeditation. How do these ancient poems speak to us asChristians today? We will use the study book Psalms byJerome F.D. Creach, part of the Interpretation BibleStudies series published by PCUSA Westminster JohnKnox Press. The books will be available in the class for$10. Senior Pastor Rocky Laha will lead the first class.Linda Lanam, Lee Posey, Tom Roberts and HalCollums will rotate leading the other classes.

In Westminster Hall…What’s A Presbyterian? Continues February 5, 12, & 19. Two sessions willexamine worship and sacraments and Presbyterianchurch governance. The final session focuses on the lifeand work of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, andthere will be an opportunity for those who would liketo join the church to do so.

Adult Education

The JourneyThe next rotation of workshops in The Journey willexplore the story of The Good Samaritan. The GoodSamaritan is perhaps the most touching parable thatJesus ever taught. The story begins with the lawyer’strick question, “What is the greatest commandment?”As Jesus answers with a story, he teaches us to love andserve one another no matter how we differ in appear-ance and beliefs. Workshop choices will include Art,Service and Games. The rotation will begin on Sunday,February 5, with all the children in grades 1-5 gatheringin Fellowship Hall for a movie to introduce the story.

Club 3-4-5It’s a Valentine Game Night—Friday, February 10,5:00-6:30 pm. There will be valentine crafts, games toplay, pizza to each and cupcakes to decorate. RSVP toKathy McCabe ([email protected]) or Nolan Welle([email protected]) by February 9.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FORVBS 2012: July23-27. Talk toPriscilla if you

would like to volunteer.

Hello….Children’s Ministry CallingWe need YOU in our Child Care ministry. EachSunday morning during the 11:00 worship service weneed three adults to help in the nursery to work along-side our paid child care staff. This is a great way tosupport all those children we baptize. If you can help aSunday or two, please contact Scott Boggess([email protected]).

VBS!




Family to Family mission monthly updateFollowing are some examples of therequests and special circumstances andtype of assistance requested from the pastmonth:

Client missed work due to hospitalization

Family unable to cover heating/electriciy costs for the month of December.

Mother missed one week of work due to a death in the family.She is behind on her bills.

Unauthorized withdrawals have been made to the client’s bankaccount. She has submitted a copy of her report to the bank.

She will get ATM card.

A poignant request from an incarcerated prisoner:The reason for me writing this letter is, my mom is 70and living off disability check every month. She coulduse some help heating her home this winter. She has oilunit that heats her home and her tank is empty. If there’ssome way this church could help her or know of someorganization that could it, would truly be a blessing.

If you would be so kind as to let me know you receivedthis and also indicate whether you believe there is anyhope of helping anything would be helpful, I would bemost grateful.

... and a kind thank-you note:A short note thankingyou for your donationlast 11.16.11 for$32.95 used for painmedication. My casemanager was veryhelpful to obtain thison my behalf! Again, THANKYOU, Happy NewYear!


MissionSAVE THE DATE:West Virginia Mission Trip July 8-13 If you are interested in learning more,or would like to sign up, please contactKit Ruland at [email protected] orTim Elmore at [email protected].

Holiday cardfromAlexandria’sOffice ofCommunityService.



This month theMission Committee is launching a newinitiative calledMission Connect thatoffers mission eventswith an emphasis onfellowship. Some ofthese activities willbe organized at theMeeting House, and others will bepartner events orcommunity events.Each event will haveat least one host whowill be the point ofcontact for sign-ups and who will help promote fellow-ship among participants. The events will vary in sizeand will include Big Participation Days like ServiceSunday, On Ramp Events that give you a chance to takepart in one of our recurring volunteer opportunities andsee if it is a good fit. Information Sessions about partic-ular issues, and Planning Sessions where you can helpshape our mission work. Many of our Mission Connectevents will have a local focus, but we will also haveactivities with a regional, national and global focus.While many of our events are appropriate for age 12and older, we will also offer intergenerational events andactivities for families and younger children. We hope that this “connectional” approach to missionwork will help Meeting House members and friends getto know each other better while doing good work in ourcommunity. The current list of upcoming events forFebruary and March appears below (additional eventsmay be added). Click here:http://images.acswebnetworks.com/1/1798/MissionConnectattachmentinfoforFeb2012Newsletter.pdf

for a full description and for location and contact information for full calendar. We hope you will join usat a Mission Connect event soon!

February Events• Mission Connect Launch: How will Mission

Connect work? Informal discussion during dinnerhour, Wednesday, February 1, 6 - 7 pm

• Planning Session: VOICE Alexandria’s AffordableHousing Initiative meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 7 - 8:30 pm

• On Ramp Event: VOICE Annual Meeting on Sunday,February 12, 4 - 6 pm (carpool to Woodbridge)

• Information Session:Employment and Volunteer Opportunities for Alexandria’s Seniors on Tuesday, February 14, 10 - 11:30 am

• On Ramp Event: Christ House Dinner on Tuesday, February 14, 4 - 7 pm

• Planning Session: Help structure a Mission Challenge grant on Wednesday, February 22, 6 - 7 pm(dinner hour)

March Events• Big Participation Day: Congregational Dinner andSilent Auction on Sunday, March 4; Tentative time5:30 - 8 pm

• On Ramp Event: ALIVE! furniture delivery followedby lunch on Saturday, March 10 , 8 am - 12 pm

• Big Participation Day: “Growing in Faith Together”evening on Sunday, March 11, 5 - 7 pm

• On Ramp Event: ALIVE! furniture delivery followedby lunch on Saturday, March 24 , 8 am - 12 pm

• Big Participation Day: Meeting House Facilities SpringWork Day on Saturday, March 24, 9 am - 1 pm


Mark Your CalendarsSPRING CLEAN-UP DAY!! SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2012 The Facilities Ministry will be holding our annualSpring Clean-Up Day on March 24th from 9 am -Noon. All volunteers are asked to RSVP to SamChamberlain at [email protected].

MEETING HOUSE ART SHOWFEBRUARY 12, 2012 The exhibit will display the art done by many of our talented congregation members. A percentage of proceeds will go the Family to Family Mission and theErben Organ Fund. If you want to share your artistictalent with the congregation and haven’t yet contactedAnne Browne about exhibiting, please email Anne at [email protected].

MissionConnect++Strengthening our connection to the Old Presbyterian Meeting House and the community through

Mission Connect


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8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Worship/Communion

9:30 AM Children's Music

9:40 AM - 10:40 AM Christian

Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Worship

12:00 PM Coffee Hour/FH

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Erben Organ

Fund Committee Meeting/L

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Silent Auction

Planning Meeting/C

5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Youth Fellowship-

Middle School/FH

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Youth

Fellowship-High School/FH

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

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Cemetery Board

Meeting/C

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Choir Practice/S


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7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Taize Service/S

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Video Visitation/FL 1b, FL

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Parent Clean-up Day/Ed

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


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Souper Bowl of Caring

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

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Education/FH

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Middle School/FH

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Youth


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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Council Meeting/C

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9:15 AM - 10:30 AM

PAC Meeting/FL 1b

10:00 AM Staff

Meeting/C

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9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

Executive Board

Meeting/FL 1b

4:30 PM - 7:00 PM ATC

Board Meeting/FL 1b

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8:30 AM - 2:00 PM


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Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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7:00 PM Committee

Meetings

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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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High School Ski Retreat/Offsite

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Worship/Communion



Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Worship/Baptism



Middle School/FH

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Youth


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

20

High School Ski

Retreat/Return

OFFICE CLOSED

PRESCHOOL CLOSED

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

First Virginia Regiment

Tomb Ceremony

7:00 PM Deacon

Meeting/HH

21 22

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Midweek Connection

Dinner/FH

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ash

Wednesday Service/S


23



24

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

25

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM


2b

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


26

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Worship/Communion



Education

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Worship

12:00 PM - 2:30 PM Ambassador

Luncheon/HH



Middle School/FH

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Youth


6:00 PM - 6:45 PM Confirmand

Dinner/FH

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

27

7:00 PM Session

Meeting/HH

28

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Preschool Assembly/WH

10:00 AM Staff

Meeting/C

29

5:30 PM - 8:00 PM



1


7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Choir Practice/S


2

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Taize Service/S

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

3

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM


2b

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


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Education

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12:00 PM Hee Hour/FfCof

1:00 PM 12:00 PM - Erben Organ

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1:00 PM 12:00 PM - uctionSilent A

Planning Meeting/C

6:30 PM 5:00 PM - ellowship-outh FY

HMiddle School/F

8:00 PM 6:00 PM - outhY

Hellowship-High School/FF

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

Christian

30

Monday

31

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orship

Erben Organ

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ellowship-

10:00 AM

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10:00 AM

1

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2

Wednesday

fStaf

Meeting/C

8:00 PM5:30 PM -

HMidweek Connections/F


7:00 PM

7:00 PM -

Cemetery Board

Meeting/C

7:30 PM -

Choir Pr

8:30 PM

7:00 PM

hursday

3

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AA Meeting/WH

9:00 PM7:00 PM -

Cemetery Board

Meeting/C

9:00 PM7:30 PM -

actice/SChoir Pr


8:00 PM7:00 PM -

e Service/SaizTTaiz

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

Saturday

4

2:00 PM8:30 AM -

L, F 1bLVideo Visitation/F

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12:00 PM9:00 AM -

y/Edarent Clean-up DaP

12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


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AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

CaringSouper Bowl ofSouper Bowl of Caring

9:30 AM8:30 AM -

orship/CommunionW



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12:00 PM11:00 AM -

orship/CommunionW



HMiddle School/F

7:00 PM 5:30 PM - outhY


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

7

Christian

6

ellowship-

10:30 AM10:00 AM -

Senior Services of

Alexandria/HH

7:00 PM eadershipL

Council Meeting/C

9:15 AM -

AC Meeting/FPPAC Meeting/F

10:00 AM

Meeting/C

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10:30 AM

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10:00 AM fStaf

Meeting/C

11:00 AM9:15 AM -

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8:30 PM

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7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

11

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9:30 AM8:30 AM -

orship/CommunionW

1:00 PM 9:30 AM - Art Show/F



Education

12:00 PM11:00 AM -

orship/BaptismW



HMiddle School/F

7:00 PM 5:30 PM - outhY


7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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Art Show/F

Christian

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7:00 PM Committee

Meetings

10:00 AM -

Senior Services of

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10:00 AM

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11:30 AM

15 16

10:00 AM -

Senior Services of

Alexandria/HH

10:00 AM fStaf

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11:00 AM9:15 AM -

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8:00 PM5:30 PM -



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8:30 PM

24

7:00 PM

17

AA Meeting/WH


7:30 PM 6:00 PM - Club

H3-4-5/F

7:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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Club

18

High School Ski

sitefetreat/OfR

2:00 PM8:30 AM -


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12:00 PM11:00 AM -

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8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

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11:00 AM

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HDinner/F

8:00 PM 7:00 PM - Ash

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8:30 PM

9:30 AM - 8:00 PM5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

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7:00 PM

7:00 PM 7:30 PM AA Meeting/WH


AA Mtg/WH

AA Meeting/WH 8:00 PM7:00 PM -

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2:00 PM8:30 AM -


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12:00 PM AA Mtg/WH


2:00 PM8:30 AM -

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12:00 PM 11:00 AM - orshipW

2:30 PM 12:00 PM - Ambassador

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7:00 PM 5:30 PM - outhY


6:45 PM 6:00 PM - irmandConf

HDinner/F

7:00 PM AA Mtg/WH

8:30 PM AA Mtg/WH

Meeting/HH

Christian

Preschool Assembly/WH

orship

Ambassador

ellowship-

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10:00 AM

Meeting/C

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10:00 AM fStaf

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8:30 PM AA Meeting/WH Choir Pr

8:30 PM

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