• CF Celebration Luncheon
(RSVP required - no walkins)
June 8th @ 12:45 pm
Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant
This is our last CF event so don't miss out !
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Community Fellowship Celebration Luncheon
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Our final 2nd Sunday Lunch will be a special celebration luncheon! Come join us as we celebrate God's faithfulness toward CF over the last 10 years. Share stories of CF events that you especially enjoyed and be sure to share your contact information so you can stay in touch! Where: Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant When: Sunday, June 8th 12:45 Cost: $15 payable to Community Fellowship.
We will have an all you can eat, family style luncheon which will include appetizer, pasta, salad, entree and dessert. Coffee and tea also included. We MUST have an RSVP for this event. We will need to give the restaurant an advanced number and will not be able to take walk-ins. Make your plans to attend now! Please RSVP to Susan Daniel at susaniel@mac.com
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Ring in the New Year with your friends ! Details are below. Make your plans now to come join us! New Year's Eve 2007 Let It Snow An Evening of Dinner and Dancing When:
Monday, December 31, 2007, 8 pm Tickets are $45 contact Susan Daniel susaniel@mac.com
346-9522
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Our speaker this for this event will be Frank Crane – Minister of Pastoral Care at Stony Point Presbyterian Church.
He will be speaking with us about “God’s Unfailing Love”
Directions:
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Annual CF/Third Pres Christmas Service
of Lessons & Carols
| When : | Sunday December 9, 2007, 7 p.m. | |
| Where : | In the Sanctuary of Third Presbyterian Church | |
| Why : | Because it’s Christmas! | |
| How : | With maximum Joy! |
CF and Third Presbyterian Church are
again teaming up for the annual “Lessons and Carols” Christmas service, to be
held in the Sanctuary of Third Presbyterian Church on Sunday December 9th at
7:00 p.m. (600 Forest Avenue in Richmond’s west end, just several blocks north
of River Road and North Ridge Road, and south of the intersection of Forest
Avenue and Patterson Avenue).
Lessons and Carols is traditionally a Christmas Eve service, done
by candlelight. Our service will be held on the third Sunday before
Christmas, and we’ll be singing the closing hymns by real candlelight. The
service will consist of nine lessons from Scripture read aloud, and between each
lesson there are one or two appropriate Christmas carols/hymns sung by the
congregation and/or choir. We will sing familiar carols and most of them
in their entirety. The first lesson is from Genesis, and the rest go
through the prophecies foretelling Christ’s coming and conclude with his
birth. The service will be led by members of CF and Third Pres with a
praise band, choir, and scripture readers. Afterwards, we’ll be having a fellowship/munchie time in the Conference Room (Room 100, next to the Sanctuary) until about 9:00 p.m.
This is a wonderful spiritual event for singles and
families. We hope you can join us in song and fellowship as we celebrate
the birth of our King!
A Special
Note
We are looking for CF folks who
would be interested in participating as part of the choir for this event.
If you have a talent to sing, we would like to encourage you to join in and
share your musical gift with us. If you can join us, please email Kim Taulbee as soon
as possible at KimT@thirdpres.org . A rehearsal will be held on Tuesday December 4, 7:30
- 9 p.m.
For any other questions, please
contact Robin Ore at rore@chesapeakecapital.com or
272-5906. We hope to see you
there!
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Valentine's Gathering
Join us for an evening of fellowship to celebrate Valentine's Day. We will have food (heavy hors d'oeuvre), exchange cards, and play games. It is sure to be a great time for all!
Valentine Party - a night of fellowship and games.
On Saturday, February. 16, 2008 at 6:00PM
At the home of Susan Wright
Located in the Cobblestone Landing section of Twin Hickory,
which is located between Nuckols Road and Pouncey Tract Road
5209 Cobblers Stone Court
Glen Allen, VA 23059
Home: 364-2585
RSVP to Susan Wright shwright@henrico.k12.va.us
Men please bring drinks or cups & ice. Women bring a dish of heavy hors d'oeuvres.
Everyone bring a Valentine Card with a blessing to exchange during the evening
Directions:
From the intersection of Broad Street/Pump
Road/Pouncey Tract,
take the Pouncey Tract Road (there is a 7-11
store at the corner and a Wal-Mart Shopping Center behind it) heading north.
Drive about one mile going over the bridge that goes over I-64.
(Lowe's is on the right).
Turn right at the next light into Twin Hickory
onto Twin Hickory Lake Drive.
Go about 1/2 mile and turn right into
Cobblestone Landing,
onto Cobblestone Landing Court.
Take your next
right onto Cobblers Stone Court.
My house is the third on the left, 5209,
white house, black shutters, red door.
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You are invited to a
Valentine's Dance
February 15th, 7:30 - 10 pm
$5.00/each or $8.00/couple
St. Giles Presbyterian Church
Grove Avenue & Tuckahoe Blvd.
Call 282-9763 to purchase tickets
For childcare reservation, contact Sarah Hill before
February 6th : 353-4604 or ks@webhills.net
(Childcare for infants through elementary ages offered from 7:30
to 9:00 by advance reservation only. Cost: $200 per child)
* Live music * Refreshments *
Dance tutoring included ! *
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Come join us August 25th as we enjoy the day at Cobblestone waterpark. (formerly known as Overhill Lake.)
When: August 25th - 10 am - 2 pmWhere: Cobblestone Waterpark
13131 Overhill Lake Lane, Glen Allen
(804) 798-6819
http://www.cobblestonespark.comCost: If we get 10 or more people ages 12+ to sign up, we get a
group discount of $ 8 per person for anyone 2 yrs old or older. Children under 2 are always free.
Otherwise, it's $ 10 for children 2 - 11
and $ 12 for anyone 12 or older.
RSVP to Andy Thompson at 273-1644 or saw64dustman@yahoo.comThis waterpark has a very large swimming pool. They have water slides and other special attractions as well, and plenty of space to just hang out and enjoy the sun.
You can bring your own food if you like, or food can be purchased in their indoor snack bar, to get burgers, hot-dogs, etc. The indoor dining tables are only for those purchasing food. Their policy is "no glass or alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises", since it is a family-oriented place.
They have several outdoor umbrella-covered tables. Look for the table with the red balloon. The park is open from 10 am - 5:30 pm. You can arrive/leave anytime after 10 am. The CF table will be there from 10 am - 2 pm.Another email will be sent out announcing if we got the group rate.
Directions:
It is 3/4 mile North of I-295 on Staples Mill Rd, on the left. Turn left at the Cobblestone sign.
From the West End: Take I-64 to I-295, exit 49A (Rt. 33 - Staples Mill Rd)From Chesterfield: Take Rt. 288 to I-64E to I-295, exit 49A
From I-95 North or South: Take I-295 West to exit 49A
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CF goes to GardenFest of Lights at
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
| We would like to invite you to come out and join us to enjoy the beauty of God’s creation at Lewis Ginter. We’ll meet at 7:30pm in the lobby and tour the gardens together. Afterwards we will go to Panera Bread at Willow Lawn for coffee and dessert. |
| Located in historic Richmond, Va., Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden offers year-round beauty with more than 40 acres of spectacular gardens and the mid-Atlantic's only classically styled Conservatory open to the public. |
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more than half a million lights, GardenFest is a fantasyland
complete with the forms of flowers, birds and butterflies. From a
grand peacock preening in the Sunken Garden to
a red and white peppermint forest, the lights
offer surprises at every turn. In the domed Conservatory, the
Central Palm Court
will house a sparkling winter wonderland with "ice-covered"
branches and white poinsettias, paperwhite narcissus and lacey white
"snowflake" chrysanthemums. The West
Wing will feature a charming woodland setting of
flora and fauna with natural materials such as reeds and lichens.
The North Wing
will include a grand holiday tree trimmed in colors of coral,
bronze and gold including ornaments of birds and butterflies. A model
train completes the scene with a snow-covered landscape dotted with
hobbit-like dwellings. (Special thanks to the Virginia Train Collectors.)
GardenFest of Lights is different every year with surprises around every
corner!
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| When: Friday night, 21 December at 7:30 pm. |
| Where: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Meet in the lobby. |
http://www.lewisginter.org/visit/directions.php |
| Cost for admission to the gardens is $10.00. |
| Questions/RSVP to Pamela Padgett at 282-0735 or pammyusa@juno.com |
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You are invited to our CF Saturday Brunch
No speaker this time, just good food and good fellowship! What a great way to start the day! We hope that you'll come out and join us.
Please RSVP to Pamela Padgett
if you are planning to attend.
Where: Pamela Padgett’s home: 2409 Vollmer Road, Richmond VA 23229
When: Saturday, Sept. 8th, from 9:30 - 11:00 am
Contact: Pamela Padgett at 804-282-0735 or pammyusa@juno.com
Directions:
Take I-64 to Parham Road South Exit. Take your 1st left at the light onto Fordson Road (Patient First on corner). Take your 3rd left onto Vollmer Road. Go 1 block and it is the first house on the right just past Moorefield. Look for the silver fire hydrant in the front yard.
From Southside: Take the Willey Bridge North and continue on Parham Road North past Regency Mall. Just before you get to I-64 there will be a Patient First on your right. Turn right at the light just past Patient 1st. First onto Fordson Road. Take your 3rd left onto Vollmer Road. Go 1 block and it is the first house on the right just past Moorefield. Look for the silver fire hydrant in the front yard.
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What: The Alpha Course, a 12 week series on the basics of Christianity
When: Sunday evenings February 10 thru May 4, 5:30 - 7:45 p.m.
Where: at the home of Kathy and Fred Whitten, 11406 Yeomans Drive, in Richmond's west end: go west on Gayton Rd, cross Pump Rd, take the 3rd right onto Cloister Dr, take the 2nd left onto Yeomans Drive, house 11406 will be on your right.
Who: for seekers and new Christians
Why: to introduce others to the faith
How: with good food & fellowship, interesting (& humorous) video lessons, and small group discussion time
Cost: The Alpha course is free; guests may voluntarily contribute $5 towards the exquisite meals
To Register: contact Lex Strickland at lexstrickland@gmail.com.
Common faith questions:
1. Where do I come from?
2. Why am I here?
3. Where am I going when I die?
4. What does Christianity have to say about these issues?
If you or any of your friends have questions similar to these - then please consider the ALPHA Course.
Alpha stands for:
Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith. Adults of all ages are welcome.
Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and to make new friends.
Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.
ALPHA is a 12-week course that provides a practical introduction to the Christian faith, for seekers and beginner Christians who wish to investigate the relevance of life and Christianity. This course is ideal for any person who is searching, or who has desired to share the gospel with a co-worker, friend or family member in a non-threatening, comfortable and FUN manner. The ALPHA lessons are taught by Nicky Gumbel on video and his messages are friendly, sincere, humorous (Nicky is British and he has a funny self-deprecating send of humor), thought provoding and moving. You will be anything but bored.
Please note that this course is not meant to be a Bible study or discipleship class for a knowledgeable or experienced Christian, but we do encourage those long term Christians to accompany their friends, family, neighbors, and co-workers, to make them feel more comfortable, especially during the first few weeks.
Each ALPHA evening:
(1) starts off with having dinner together,
(2) watching a 30-40 minute video message,
(3) breaking for a quick dessert, and
(4) then sharing thoughts in a group discussion.
Any and all questions about Christianity are welcome and encouraged.
You can get involved in the discussions, or if you prefer you can just listen and observe. No one will be called upon to respond to anything, it’s all strictly voluntary. Please don't be intimidated by the length of the series. If after 2 or 3 classes you find ALPHA is not for you, you can stop, no questions asked. And no one will be contacting you to ask why you stopped attending. It’s totally free and open, with no hassles.
We hope that all CF'ers will take hold of the promise of REACHING single people for Jesus Christ. Attend yourself, or invite a friend, relative, or co-worker whom you wish to share the Gospel with!
The following is the 12-week schedule:
week 1 - "Christianity: Boring, Untrue, and Irrelevant?"
week 2 - "Who is Jesus?"
week 3 - "Why Did Jesus Die?"
week 4 - "How Can I Be Sure Of My Faith?"
week 5 - "Why and How Should I Read the Bible?"
week 6 - "Why and How Do I Pray?"
week 7 - "How Does God Guide Us?"
week 8 - Retreat Weekend
- "Who is the Holy Spirit?"
- "What Does the Holy Spirit Do?"
- "How Can I Make the Most of the Rest of my Life?"
week 9 - "How Can I Resist Evil?"
week 10 - "Why and How Should We Tell Others?"
week 11 - "Does God Heal Today?"
week 12 - "What About the Church?"
The first 3 topics serve as the building blocks for the course, and we'd like to recommend that if at all possible, you can attend the first three sessions. If you cannot attend all the lessons and you'd like to catch up, we can loan you a book (each lesson is covered in a short chapter) an audio tape, or possibly a video.
We hope you can join us for a fun and spiritual time of learning !
