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Our director of grow ministries, Betsy Hudson, visits the Holy Land.

Here is the devotional for this week. Thanks to Tianna Durbin for her contribution. https://conta.cc/2VQZBpi

Our director of grow ministries, Betsy Hudson, visits the Holy Land.

Christian Rock Camp for Youth! Space is limited. Register today at https://arcolachurch.org/event/1182079-2019-07-22-summer-in-the-artsschool-of-christian-rock-camps/ #ArcolaChurch #Camp #RockCamp #ChristianRock

Safe travels to Betsy Hudson, our Director of Grow Ministries, as she travels to Israel. Here is a photo of her group at the airport...awaiting the adventure. #ArcolaChurch #HolyLand

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Hunger for Righteousness",19-MAY-2019 Scripture: > Isaiah 26:9 > Matthew 5:6 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Go on a date this Saturday night! Before you go, come to church and get some tips on how to strengthen your relationship. Got kids? No problem, leave them with us. Learn more and RSVP at https://arcolachurch.org/event/819836-2019-05-18-dates-with-a-purpose/ #dateswithapurpose #arcolachurch #couples

Come Wednesday for our final Refill Dinner of the season (we will start again in the fall). At 6pm we will have hot dogs and hamburgers - bring a side dish to share. RSVP NOW at https://arcolachurch.org/event/1280566-2019-05-15-refill-wednesdays/

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Blessed are the Meek",12-MAY-2019 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Happy Mother's Day! We hope you have a blessed day filled with love. #ArcolaChurch #Mothersday

Here is this week's devotional. Thank you to Jennifer Skinner for her contribution. https://conta.cc/2Vm0mGB

Arcola Church Health and Wellness blog posted some FAQs on Tanning Booth, Sunscreen Expiration Dates and Sunless Tanning. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2DSAx6x

A weekend of the arts in the community featuring Arcola talent! From John Champe’s production of Shrek: Sean Simmons and Anna Yarnal. Loudoun School’s District Jazz day: Justin Abel, Cole Allen, and Jake Durbin. The Master Singer’s spring concert: Paul Hershey 🎵🎵🎵

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Those Who Mourn",5-MAY-2019 Scripture >Psalm 34:17-18 >Matthew 5:4 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

South Riding Golf Course was buzzing this morning with golfers playing in the Dulles South Food Pantry 2nd Annual Golf Tournament. Arcola Church was well represented!

Today is National Prayer Day. Here is a message (slideshow) from some of our Congregational Care Ministers and the Pastor. Need a prayer? Email us at [email protected]. #ArcolaChurch #NationalPrayerDay #CongregationalCare

Here is the devotional for this week. Thanks to Ben Roberts for his contribution. Scripture: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." -Matthew 5:3 Devotional: The beatitude, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" has always been a tough nut for me to crack. What does poor in spirit even mean? Of course, I asked Google. But as is the case with most big questions, there are a multitude of opinions. Some say it just means poor. Luke puts it just that way in chapter 6, verse 20. Others, like Billy Graham, equate it with humility. Regardless, poor is poor. Whether economic or spiritual, being poor puts us in a state of vulnerability. And it is in that state that Jesus promises the kingdom of heaven. I don't do poor or vulnerable well. I like to have it all figured out. Job security, money in the bank, ample insurance, these are just some of the many ways I try and insulate myself from being made humble. I sometimes employ a similar array of tactics to guard my spirit. I try to systematically build a Jenga tower of belief so that there is little room for doubt or uncertainty. But I have found that precise thinking does not lead to abundant faith. Eventually my carefully crafted tower is brought crashing down by its own weight. But when I expose my own spiritual bankruptcy, I find it pulls me closer to God and opens a door for relationship with those around me. Far from condemning me, God picks me up and my fellow followers reassure me that I am not alone. That's one the confounding things about Christianity. Jesus did not go around to the religious leaders and give out attaboys. He found the most vulnerable, the poorest, and gave them the keys to the kingdom. Prayer: Holy God, each of us is made in Your perfect image. And yet, for some reason, we find it necessary to adorn ourselves with the trinkets of our culture. Teach us to shed what we don't need and to value the things that bring us closer to You and each other. Let the love of Christ transform us so that we see Your kingdom around us. Written by Ben Roberts. Ben is Chair of the Men's Ministry and leads one of the Men's Ministry groups. He lives in Ashburn with his wife Jennifer and their son Ethan.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom:The Poor in Spirit", 28-APR-2019 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Hunger for Righteousness",19-MAY-2019 Scripture: > Isaiah 26:9 > Matthew 5:6 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Blessed are the Meek",12-MAY-2019 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom-Those Who Mourn",5-MAY-2019 Scripture >Psalm 34:17-18 >Matthew 5:4 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Today is National Prayer Day. Here is a message (slideshow) from some of our Congregational Care Ministers and the Pastor. Need a prayer? Email us at [email protected]. #ArcolaChurch #NationalPrayerDay #CongregationalCare

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Life in the Kingdom:The Poor in Spirit", 28-APR-2019 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Groundbreaking of phase 3 is May 5 at 10:30am. All are welcome! #arcolachurch #groundbreaking #coconutcake

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Easter Service-Grateful Response",21-APR-2019 Scripture: >John 20:11-18 >1 Corinthians 15:51-58 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Confirmation Sunday: Life in His Name",7-APR-2019 Scripture: >Hebrews 11 >Micah 6:6-8 >John 20:30-31 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Lent Worship: The Last Supper",31-MAR-2019 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] SCRIPTURES: >Psalm 116:12-15 >Mark 14:17-26 Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.

Morning Worship Service Sermon Title "Joseph:Way Back Many Centuries Ago--In the Pit",17-MAR-2019 >SCRIPTURE: Genesis 41, Colossians 1:12-14 Submit Prayer Requests by email to [email protected] Give online: ArcolaChurch.org/Giving CCLI/CVLI Streaming License CSPL072606 Thanks for watching.