In this post you’ll find the calendar of events for the coming week plus the latest announcements from the ministries of Fourth. Also, don’t miss today’s Midweek Update email. See the footer of this page to subscribe to weekly updates from Fourth Church.
WEEK-AT-A-GLANCEWednesday, November 26
7:30 a.m. | Women’s Ministry Prep Thanksgiving Meal, Upper Room
5:30 p.m. | Congregational Prayer, Online
8:15 p.m. | Middle and High School Band Rehearsal
Thursday, November 27
10:30 a.m. | Thanksgiving Day Worship Service, Sanctuary
Friday, November 28Church Office is closed for the Thanksgiving holiday
Sunday, November 30
8 & 11 a.m. | Morning Worship, Sanctuary
8 & 11 a.m. | Children’s Church
8, 9:30, 11 a.m. | Nursery Care
8:30 a.m. | Congregational Prayer, The Commons
9 a.m. | Christmas Gift Outreach, Lower Lot Entrance, Information Center
9:30 a.m. | Sunday School Hour, Rooms 131, 142, 233, Upper Room
5 p.m. | Bells of the Trinity Rehearsal
6 p.m. | Advent Carol Sing, Sanctuary
Monday, December 18 p.m. | Men’s Proverbs Study, Online
Tuesday, December 27 a.m. | Men’s Breakfast, Upper Room
Ongoing activities: Adult Discipleship, Children’s Sunday School, College Ministry, Community Groups, Congregational Care, Disability Ministry, English Classes, Fourth Night, Men’s Ministry, Mission DMV, Missions Ministry, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Young Adult Ministry, and Youth Ministry.
Congregational CareYarns for Hope
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m., Room 111
Once a month, we gather to create beautiful, useful items for several church-related ministries. For more information, email yarnsforhope@4thpres.org.
Prayer Request EmailEach week we gather prayer requests from the congregation, providing an opportunity to bring these needs before the Lord. To sign up for this email, go to the Fourth webpage, scroll to the bottom, and click subscribe on the right.
Disability MinistryMoms Support Group
Monday, December 8, 1-2 p.m., Online
This group meets online via Zoom to provide a safe space to discuss topics of mutual interest, share resources, and pray with other moms “in a similar boat.” Our Disability Coordinator, Tricia Han, leads the group.
Dads Support Group
Saturday, December 13, 7-8:30 p.m., Online
We are exploring Another Kind of Courage: Fathers of Families Affected by Disability, which offers encouragement and hope to help men stand strong for their families. Contact Tricia Han for the link to join.
Young Adult Fellowship
Monday, December 15, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Online
This virtual fellowship provides a great opportunity for young men and women (ages 21+) to gather and build friendships through fun conversation, music, and games. Contact Tricia Han, than@4thpres.org, for more information.
Fourth NightFourth Night for 2025 is a wrap! This special midweek gathering of the church family for dinner, classes, and more resumes January 21. For more information, visit the Fourth Night webapge.
GivingOnline giving on Fourth’s website is easy and secure. Go to 4thpres.org/giving.
If you give by check, your check has everything we need to record your gift for tax purposes. An envelope with your name and address is needed for tax credit only when you are giving cash.
Giving envelopes are mailed every three months to those who request them. We are happy to send them if you want them. If you no longer need or want giving envelopes, please email to be removed from the envelope mailing list.
For more information contact Renee Gamache, rgamache@4thpres.org.
Men’s MinistryMen’s BreakfastDecember 2, 7 a.m., Upper Room, $5Men of all ages are invited to gather to share praises, prayer needs, and fellowship over a hot breakfast as Rev. Jules Grisham teaches on “The Call to Holiness.” Reservations are not required. To learn more, visit the Men’s Ministry webpage or email Jules Grisham, jgrisham@4thpres.org.
Mission DMV MinistryRockville Women’s Center Prayer
Tuesday, December 2, 7:30-8:30 a.m., via phone
The first Tuesday of each month, you can call in to participate in First Tuesday Prayer with the Rockville Women’s Center team. To participate, please contact Martin Landazuri for the phone number.
Drive-Through Collection & Food Drive
Saturday, December 13, 10 a.m.-noon, Upper Portico
Drop off nonperishable food, lightly worn clothing, and home goods. We are also collecting baby supplies. View the complete list of most needed items at 4thpres.org/food-drive/. Contact Martin Landazuri, mlandazuri@4thpres.org, for more information.
Women’s MinistryWomen’s Christmas Celebrations
Wednesday, December 3, Upper Room
Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., or Dessert, 7:30-9 p.m.
Please join us for our annual gathering with worship, fellowship, carols, and great food. Our guest speaker is Ann Lee, Director of Music, at Christ the King in Alexandria. She will bless us as she discusses “The Gift of Advent: Be Still, and Know That I Am God.” Please go to our Women’s Ministry webpage for registration, which closes on December 1. If you have questions or need assistance with online registration, please contact Kathy Lofberg, klofberg@4thpres.org, or Suki Dicker, sdicker@4thpres.org.
Young Adult MinistrySecond Sunday Christmas Lunch
Sunday, December 14, 12:30 p.m., Offsite
Enjoy lunch and the chance to get to know other young adults as well as the different Fourth families who open their homes. Details announced by GroupMe or email Robin Dixon at (rdixon@4thpres.org) for location details.
Young at HeartChristmas Luncheon
Friday, December 12, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $5
We invite our 60+ church family and friends to join us for a festive time to enjoy beautiful music, a delicious meal (parmesan chicken, green beans, green salad, rolls/pumpkin bread, orange mousse, and Christmas cookies), and a time of fellowship. Advance registration is required by Sunday, December 7. You can register online or in person at the kiosk in the Information Center on Sundays, November 30 and December 7. If you have any questions, please contact our Young at Heart team at YAH@4thpres.org.
Youth MinistryGirls Advent Devotional
Sundays, December 7 & 14, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, December 17, 6:30 -7:30 p.m.
Middle and high school girls and friends are invited to join Gabbi Heiser and Chloe Mazer for a special Advent devotional study. We will provide the book we will use, The Weary World Rejoices by Melissa Kruger. Contact Gabbi or Chloe to sign up.
Middle School Friday Night Club (FNC)
Friday, December 12, 6:30-8 p.m. $3, Lower Lot Entrance
We invite 6th-8th graders to bring their friends to Christmas Party FNC where there will be plenty of fun and games and a devotional message. Bring a box of pasta or canned good for Fourth’s Collection and Drive-Through Food Drive the next day. For more information, contact Clay Stevens, cstevens@4thpres.org, or Gabbi Heiser, gheiser@4thpres.org.
6th Grade Girls Bible Study
Friday, December 12, 5:45-6:30 p.m., Lower Lot Entrance
The 6th grade girls Bible study will meet before Friday Night Club. For more information contact Gabbi Heiser, gheiser@4thpres.org.
High School The Mix: Christmas Party
Sunday, December 14, 7:30-9 p.m.
Come see your friends sing in The Festival of Lessons and Carols and stay for our pancake dinner (gluten-free options available) followed by a lively white elephant gift exchange! Bring a gift $10 or less to participate. For more information contact Chloe Mazer, cmazer@4thpres.org.