Cedars Conference: “Thus far…..”
Sep
20
9:00 AM09:00

Cedars Conference: “Thus far…..”

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The Cedars of Lebanon Ministry, Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ invites mature disciples to its 2025 Cedars Conference, “Thus far………….” 1 Samuel 7:12, scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025. The all-day event will be held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond, 2925 Emerywood Parkway Richmond, Virginia 23294.  The keynote speakers are Doug & Jennifer Lambert of the Hampton Roads Church.

Conference Registration $50  

Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton Richmond 2925 Emerywood Parkway Richmond, Virginia 23294 Hotel rooms will accommodate up to 5 people/room at $163.00/night plus taxes and includes a full breakfast. The special hotel rate is only available 09/19-09/21/2025 (Friday-Sunday).

Questions? Call, text, or email John Gaines, 267-973-6275, gaines01691@comcast.net Dottie Sloan, 267-456-5616, sloan.dm15@gmail.com

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Men's Advance
Sep
20
to Sep 21

Men's Advance

For men of God, the spiritual battle is all around us and can feel overwhelming at times. Come for a time of bonding, prayer, worship, learning, fun outdoor activities, and building great memories to revitalize our spirits, as we advance in the good fight of faith together!

Hello everyone! We're looking forward to seeing you at the Men's Advance from September 19-21. Please review this important information to help you prepare for the weekend.

Location & Arrival

● Address: Concorde Retreat Center, 265 Concord Rd, Yellow Spring, WV 26865

● Site Info: Visit https://www.concordretreat.org/ for the site map and facility information.

If you are arriving on Friday evening:

● You can arrive anytime after 3 p.m.

● Dinner will be provided in the Main Lodge from 5:30-6:30pm

● The evening will be informal and unstructured, so please bring games or activities.

If you are arriving on Saturday morning:

● Please arrive between 9–10 a.m.

● The program will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m.

● When you arrive, a registration table will be set up at the gazebo to direct you and to collect your release forms.

● Breakfast is from 8-9am in the Main Lodge.

What to Bring

Please check the weather forecast for Yellow Spring, WV, and pack accordingly. The sleeping cabins are temperature-controlled, but temperatures can drop into the 40s at night.

Packing List:

● Sleeping Gear: Your own sheet, blanket, sleeping bag, pillowcase, and pillow.

● Personal Items: Toiletries and regular overnight clothes.

● Outerwear: A heavy jacket and gloves for nighttime activities like the bonfire.

● Activities: Appropriate clothing and gear for the activities you plan to participate in.

● Biking: You must bring your own bike.

● Games & Snacks: Bring along any games, cards, dominoes, or favorite snacks to share.

Required Release Forms

Please make sure to have these two forms filled out and ready at the registration table when you arrive.

● General Release Form: Required for all attendees to participate.

● Paintball Release Form: Required only for those participating in the paintball activity. Paintball is $25 per person and must be paid using the registration link on our website.

Please use the link below to sign the release form and sign up for paintball.

Sign up here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/240635350571149

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Care For Ethiopia 5K Walk
Oct
4
7:00 AM07:00

Care For Ethiopia 5K Walk

Join us for the Care for Ethiopia 5k Walk!

Proceeds benefit HOPE worldwide Ethiopia. Walk, connect. Make a difference.

Location: Tidal Basin, Washington, DC

October 4th at 7am.

Register through the QRC in the picture or in the bulletin.

For questions, please reach out to admin@careforethiopia.org

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Maintenance for Camp Hope for Kids
Oct
10
to Oct 12

Maintenance for Camp Hope for Kids

What: We will be gathering to help provide maintenance on the camp that the kids and teens use each year.  All experience levels are welcome, from carpentry to electrical, to gardening, painting, and general cleaning.  This would be a fantastic father/son (teens or older) experience.  Please let us know if you can come, and we will do our best to carve out work consistent with your desires and capabilities.  For those who can, we will initially be meeting for dinner on Oct 10th at likely the Limerick Diner.  Lodging and meals will be provided for Friday night, all day Saturday and Sunday morning.  As the weather gets cool in October, pls bring pillows/towels/toiletries, layered clothing, and warm sleeping bags.  Please let us know if you can come or have any questions.

When:  Oct 10-12 (Friday evening through Sunday morning.  Coming on Saturday am will certainly work too.

Where:  Camp Hope for Kids, 129 Yerger Rd, Schwenksville, PA 19473

Questions:  
Will Llorens 703-963-0699; llorens.will@gmail.com

Ron Bernardini 484-716-7591; Ronb2653@gmail.com

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Strength in Weakness
Aug
22
to Aug 24

Strength in Weakness

We’re excited to host Strength in Weakness on Friday, August 22 and Saturday, August 23!

  • Friday evening is designed especially for Mosaic and Campus ministries.

  • Saturday at 10:00 AM the workshop opens up for the entire church.

We’re thrilled to welcome Guy Hammond, founder of Strength in Weakness Ministries and an international speaker, who has shared his powerful story and practical teaching in over 30 countries. Guy brings a wealth of experience and biblical insight that will encourage and equip us for ministry and outreach.

Make plans to join us for this inspiring and practical weekend, you won’t want to miss it!

Friday, 22 August will be at the King of Kings Church. 

King of Kings Luteran Church 

4025 Kings Way

Fairfax, VA 

Saturday, 23 August will be at Epiphany Church. 

Epiphany Episcopal Church

3301 Hidden Meadow Drive

Herndon, VA 20171

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Marriage by the Book
Aug
5
to Aug 24

Marriage by the Book

Join us for Marriage by the Book! A thoughtful, Scripture-centered journey designed to help couples grow closer to God and each other. 

Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, this study offers real-life tools, biblical widom, and meaningful conversations that can enrich your relationship. 

There is a $26.50 fee for the course and only 12 spots available. Registration closes on Sunday, August 24th at 5 PM.

The course begins on September 7th and ends on December 14th. The course is only for an hour from 1 - 2 at Oakton High School. 

Please reach out to Manny and Marcia Myles if you have any questions.

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Building & Safeguarding TRUST
Mar
22
10:00 AM10:00

Building & Safeguarding TRUST

Trust is a key building block in all relationships, especially your relationship with God. Come join us to learn how to build and safeguard this critical aspect of all human relationships.

Trust impacts your relationship with…

• God • Family • Neighbors • Work Relationships • Leadership • Church Roles Roles • Friends • Work Performance • Safety

This is one you will not want to miss!

Pedro Garcia-Bengochea is a seasoned leader with over 35 years of experience in pastoral ministry, mental health counseling, and community engagement. He became a Christian while attending the University of South Florida, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration. He later pursued a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT), specializing in trauma. Pedro's ministry experience includes over 34 years of leadership, with 16 years spent leading in the Lighthouse Region of the Los Angeles Church of Christ (LAICC), where he provided pastoral care and counseling across diverse cultures.

Pedro and his wife, Laura, have been married for 35 years and have two adult children. They lived abroad for ten years, serving as missionaries in Brazil, Colombia, and Mexico City, planting churches, teaching, and training ministry leaders. Pedro is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, which has been invaluable in his cross-cultural ministry.

In addition to his pastoral work, Pedro has contributed significantly to mental health services, serving as a Youth and Family Therapist with the Youth Crisis Center and Clinical Counselor with the Children’s Home Society of Florida. His passion for helping at-risk youth and families shaped his dual career in spiritual guidance and mental health advocacy.

Currently, Pedro serves as the Senior Director of Church Relations at HOPE Worldwide, where he works to deepen global engagement and empower churches to act on the needs of a hurting world. His leadership continues to inspire and equip others to create lasting, positive impacts on communities worldwide

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"REFRESH" - 2025 Virginia Marriage Retreat
Feb
22
10:00 AM10:00

"REFRESH" - 2025 Virginia Marriage Retreat

Registration for the 2025 VA Marriage Retreat is live. It will be at the Ft Magruder Hotel by Wyndham Feb 22-23. The link to register and book your hotel room is below. 

REFRESH - 2025 Virginia Marriage Retreat - February Marriage Retreat — HAMPTON ROADS CHURCH

“Are you finding yourself with some glitches in your marriage? Maybe you aren’t quite in sync with your spouse, and you aren’t sure how to recover… Join us for a time to hit “REFRESH” and get our marriage back to the place God intends it to be.

Chris & Meegan Zillman will be our guest speakers. They currently lead the church in Denver, CO and have been in the full time ministry for more than 26 years. They specialize in helping couples have strong marriages and families.

The cost is $40 per couple ($20 per individual). We have a maximum capacity of 500 people so reserve your spot today… “

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Dynamic Marriage Class
Feb
16
to Apr 13

Dynamic Marriage Class

Why settle for ordinary?

You’re 9 weeks away from an extraordinary marriage.

Dynamic Marriage is a 9-week course that will help you discover how your marriage can thrive and be more fulfilling than you ever thought possible. Based on the “Love Bank” model from the book, His Needs, Her Needs by Dr. Willard Harley, you’ll learn how communication and behavior styles affect the way you and your spouse act and react to each other.

Through an interactive learning process, you’ll identify behaviors that may be damaging your marriage, develop healthy ways to deal with marital conflict and take concrete steps to meet each other’s needs better than you ever have before.

This is a 2.5-hour class (except the first class, one hour) that is being held after church from 1-3:30pm. There are 9 sessions. Classes will be held on 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13 at Oakton High School in Room 1608.

There is a $150 fee for the course and only 12 spots available. Registration closes on Thursday, February 6th at 5 PM.

Sign up today! https://form.jotform.com/250167235560150

For any questions, please reach out to Manny and Marcia Myles at Mannymarcia@gmail.com

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Holiday Gift Card Collection: December 8 (Christmas Service) & 15
Dec
8
to Dec 15

Holiday Gift Card Collection: December 8 (Christmas Service) & 15

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Holiday Gift Card Collection: December 8 (Christmas Service) & 15

Gift cards we collect will support Homeless Unaccompanied Youth all over Fairfax County, in FCPS but not in shelters or foster care. No parents or adults are taking care of them. They are usually 15 to 21 years old and on their own, working to pay for room and board while going to high school.

Please bring $25 gift cards to:

  • Grocery Store (Giant, Safeway, Target or Walmart) and/or

  • Fast Food Restaurants (McDonald's, Subway, Chipotle, or Taco Bell) 

NOTE:

Please ensure that gift cards have been activated - attach a receipt or write the activated value (should be $25) on the card if the amount could vary within a range.

Optional (recommended): Attach a personal note/card of encouragement and support to the gift card

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SCUAD Workshop with Dr. Ben Barnett
Nov
9
10:00 AM10:00

SCUAD Workshop with Dr. Ben Barnett

When the topic of race comes up, do you find yourself to be a little bit anxious?  Do you find it difficult to discuss politics with others outside of your political alignment? Are there cultural or social issues you avoid talking about because you're not sure how to approach them? These conversations are not easy, but they are necessary. It takes both courage and curiosity to talk about the things that divide us, but when we do, we allow space for God to bring healing, transformation, and unity.  Let’s commit to being people who engage in courageous conversations, not to win arguments, but to build bridges, foster understanding, and reflect Christ in all that we say and do.

Join us for a Courageous and Curious Conversations workshop, where we will explore the power of words and learn how to have meaningful, respectful dialogue on the most challenging topics of our time. This workshop is designed to help us listen deeply, speak truthfully, and understand each other more fully—creating space for real connection and growth.

Come and discover how to engage in conversations that build bridges, not barriers. Let’s learn together how to be courageous and curious in our everyday interactions!

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Churchwide Women’s Worship
Oct
27
10:30 AM10:30

Churchwide Women’s Worship

Join us for a women's worship service about listening to the Holy Spirit. He speaks to all of us, but do we hear him? Sometimes he says "yes," sometimes he says "no," sometimes he says "go," and sometimes he says "wait." Are we ready to listen? 

If you would like to join the planning committee, please contact Angelina at amguerra14.ag@gmail.com 

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HOPE worldwide Ethiopia's 5K
Oct
19
7:00 AM07:00

HOPE worldwide Ethiopia's 5K

  • Tidal Basin, 1501 Maine Avenue Southwest Washington, DC, 20024 United States (map)
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Lace up your sneakers for this 5K walk around the scenic Tidal Basin in Washington, DC. You can participate from any location around the world. If you are not in the DMV, register as a virtual walker, grab a friend or two and join us the day of the walk virtually!

This event is a fun way to get the whole family moving in support of a great mission. Tag us on social media #hopewwethiopia5kwalk or email (admin@hopewwethiopia.org) us your pics.

Your participation will help us reach our goal of raising $10,000. This will support our Early Childhood Development Program in Ethiopia by providing education, responsive caregiving, nutrition, health, and a secure and safe environment for children aged 0-6 years.

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2024 North American Singles' Conference - "EQUIPPED"
Aug
30
to Sep 2

2024 North American Singles' Conference - "EQUIPPED"

The International Singles Service Team invites singles from North America and across the world to the 2024 Singles Conference. Over 2,000 singles will gather in Anaheim, California. Join us for a time of worship, fellowship, and discovery, centered on the Holy Spirit empowering us to engage in God’s mission.

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2024 NOVA Men's Retreat
Apr
27
to Apr 28

2024 NOVA Men's Retreat

  • Concorde Retreat Center (map)
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“Fight the good fight of faith…” – I Timothy 6:12

It’s not a time to retreat…it’s a time to ADVANCE!
Everyone needs to bring his own sheets, covers, or sleeping bag, pillowcases and towels.  There is a fitted sheet on each mattress for extra protection.
Please bring along your favorite games, cards, snacks and drinks.

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