Acts 17:11
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Our Advent meditations take us on a journey of faith through the stories of four women whose names we do not expect to find in the lineage of Jesus, as recorded in Matthew 1. At Christmas we easily see the beauty and significance of Mary’s faith in her obedient submission to the announcement that she would bear the child who would take away the sins of the world. She too is named in Matthew, but contrary to the other women, Mary lived to see the results of her faith…
“For me, the church calendar is something that's fairly new, I would say in the last few years, that's become something very meaningful to me on a private level. I'd actually like to incorporate it more into our family life. But I'll just say that Advent itself is a time of longing and it's an expression of our desire and ache for something that is, and isn't yet…”
Giver of all, another day is ended and I take my place beneath my great redeemer's cross, where healing streams continually descend, where balm is poured into every wound, where I wash anew in the all-cleansing blood, assured that Thou seest in me no spots of sin. Yet a little while and I shall go to Thy home and be no more seen; help me to gird up the loins of my mind, to quicken my step, to speed as if each moment were my last, that my life be joy, my death glory.
In 1746, as the title says, Charles Wesley printed a booklet of hymns for a public thanksgiving day. Granted, this is not the American day, which was not formally made a holiday until Abraham Lincoln signed it into law in April 1863. Nevertheless, we hope this selection from Wesley’s booklet will help you have a spirit of thanksgiving this season.
Looking to add to your summer reading list? Here’s a sample of some of the titles available in our bookstore, including: Seeking Allah Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi, The Hiding Place and God’s Smuggler by John and Elizabeth Sherrill, Back to Virtue by Peter Kreeft, Paul (A Biography) by N.T. Wright, and many other titles that will sharpen and encourage you in your faith during this unusual time…
Our Memorial Day Food Giveaway (partnering with Comunidad and The Chinese Christian Church of Virginia) served over 1,148 people who came to 6567 Arlington Boulevard by foot or car. This response was more than we ever expected! Our volunteers and coordinators anticipated up to 800 families but never imagined we would serve over 1,000 families…
I called Veronica to make sure she was home before I started unloading all the groceries from my car. We met in the parking lot next to her apartment complex, so she could help carry in the grocery bags. (Veronica was receiving a special delivery for families with COVID-19). Maria, a staff person from the local elementary school had referred me…
From the moment that schools were being closed, The Falls Church Anglican’s outreach department has been working to address the food insecurity issues that confront our neighbors. There is much work that has gone into our measured response, including joining a task force with community partner Comunidad and the Chinese Christian Church, and meeting with a coalition of 11 pastors…
