What's New?
The Academy of Discipleship will host a leader training event for the Companions in Christ series on Saturday, May 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The training provides potential small group leaders with an in-depth experience in Companions resources and trains them in the distinctive leadership skills called upon when leading formational groups. The training will be led by trainers from Upper Room Ministries, publishers of the Companions curriculum.
The Companions series offers small groups a powerfully transforming experience in spiritual formation. In addition to the 28-week resource, there are several 6-10 week resources, including The Way of Prayer, the Way of Grace, Exploring the Way, etc. All resources in the series explore classic spiritual practices, and invite participants to develop daily patterns that open their lives to a deepening relationship with God and one another.
Early registration is $90 (by May 2); regular registration is $100. You may register online at www.upperroom.org/companions/eventsone.asp. Adult Discipleship will sponsor training for individuals willing to lead a small group during the 2008-09 year. Leaders do not have to commit to leading the 28-week course, but should simply be willing to utilize Companions resources at some point in the year. For sponsorship or for more information, call the church office or e-mail cjohnsonoliver@annandale-umc.org.
U.S. TORNADOES TEAR THROUGH VIRGINIA - Three tornadoes ripped up parts of central and southeastern Virginia on Monday afternoon. More than 200 people are estimated to be injured in the twisters. UMCOR is working with the Virginia Annual Conference to assess and respond to the destruction there. UMCOR is in contact with Bishop Charlene Kammerer to offer financial and personnel support in response to this disaster.
Gifts to Domestic Disaster Response, UMCOR Advance #901670, will support UMCOR's response to this and other disasters in the United States.
(AUMC’S Disaster Response Team has deployed this weekend to Suffolk as part of the early response, and welcomes your prayers.)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - BUILDING ON FAITH CONCERT
SUNDAY, MAY 4 at 3:00 PM -HERE AT AUMC! -Habitat For Humanity of Northern VA is holding their Building on Faith Concert here at Annandale United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 4, starting at 3 p.m. This Interfaith and Intergenerational Concert for Affordable Housing is the culminating event of Habitat's Building on Faith Week. There will be 7 or 8 groups performing! The concert is Free and open to the public; childcare is available. This was the major portion of our Lenten Mission Project last year. Please come and show support for Affordable Housing!
Shepherd’s Center of Annandale Springfield will have the next Lunch N” Life event on May 12, 2008. The United Baptist Church, (7100 Columbia Pike, Annandale) will host the luncheon. The Speaker is Dr. Rothchild, MD, who is working for PEACE in Israel. She is visiting in the U.S. and is a participant in the Washington Interfaith Group for Peace meeting. This will be an interesting program. The cost of the lunch is $7.00 ($6.00 for members). To register send your check, payable to SCAS and marked “May 12 Lunch N’Life”. Please include your name, address and phone number on your check. Send your check to SCAS, 7619 Newcastle Drive, Annandale, VA 22003. Reservations must be received by Monday, May 5. Cancellations made after May 5 are not refundable. For additional information call the Shepherd’s Center office 703-941-1419. Office hours are Monday thru Friday 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
THE CUPBOARD IS BARE…With the increase in food prices and the difficult economy, the demands on the food pantries at both ACCA and Rising Hope are increasing daily. While we are in constant support of both of these organizations, there is a greater than ever need. If you are able to provide some additional donations of canned meats, cereal, soup, tomato products, canned fruit, pasta or rice products, please bring them to the donation bins in the coat rack area.