This years council President: Frankie Groff Communications: Charlie Funk Vice-President: Karen DeLost Education: Janine Byers Treasurer: Joseph Brookman-Amissah Fellowship: Nancy Accipiter Secretary: Larry Tisch Outreach: John Stierna Property: Leif Thompson Worship and Music: Bill Schiefelbein ================================================================== Congregation Meeting on May 7th. ================================================================== Note: Pastor will be out of town this week, with the rest of the pastors from our synod, at the Bishop's convocation. If you have a pastoral emergency please call one of the congregation's officers. =================================================================== SOTH Church Belles study group meets on Tuesday April 18 at 10 a.m. to 12 noon in the church sanctuary. For discussion, read Women of the Bible, p.114 "Jael" and Judges 4-5. We will also discuss Reclaiming the "L" Word-Renewing the Church from Its Lutheran Core by Kelly Fryer. Bring your lunch. New members are always welcome to join our group. Contact Ruth Stierna 703-754-1512. =================================================================== Altar Folk Volunteers much needed at SOTH. Long-time and new members qualify! We need you to be part of a newly forming team of at least 12 individuals or families who will volunteer for a monthly assignment to set up our altar for communion. We will orient you to SOTH's communion set-up, and easy instructions are posted in the Sacristy. On Saturday or Sunday morning, you will fill communion trays and the chalice with wine, and place these on the altar together with the bread. Between services, refresh the altar, wine and bread for the 11:00 service. Occasionally when liturgical seasons change or holy days are observed, we rotate the colored paraments on the altar. All supplies are provided and laundry or ironing of linens is not required. We will meet annually for any needed altar maintenance tasks, communication, fellowship, and in recognition of your responsible service. Serve with gratitude for God's abundant Grace! Prayerfully consider being a part of this very important service role in our congregation. Sign up on the bulletin board for the month that is most convenient for you, or call Ruth Stierna, 703-754-1512. ======================================================================== A special thanks to the many people that have generously donated food and household items to help those in need. The ministry and outreach committee brings all donations to SERVE in Manassas where the direct assistance is provided. SERVE (Securing Emergency Resources through Volunteer Efforts) is a voluntary organization that has aided hundreds of people in our area through their food bank, temporary homeless shelter, and other services. For more information about SERVE, go to their website www.serveinc.org and see what they have been doing. This is another example where our church is helping to make a difference in people’s lives. Vacation Bible School has been scheduled for July 10th – 14th. See Janine Byers or Robin Vanneman if you can assist. ============================================================================ Please direct any corrections for the web pages to Conrad