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April 2011
Suzanne Spolarich - Missionary to France
E-communiqué-Itineration News
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 Greetings!
April showers followed me around the Potomac District as churches opened their doors to me for services and mission's banquets, women's groups invited me for breakfast or luncheon meetings, and pastors met me for coffee.
The month ended with a trip to Dulles Airport to welcome my friend, Nathalie Almont for a visit to the Potomac District. |
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Word of Life International Church Mission's Banquet
Missionaries gathered together on Saturday evening, April 16th for a mission's celebration at WOL International Church in Ashburn, VA. Enjoy the photos.
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A Special Birthday
My niece Gillian celebrated her 18th birthday on Sunday, April 3rd. I am so glad to have been here for the great day and taste the great chocolate cake her mom made. We had a great family celebration.  | | Gillian's 18th Birthday Party |
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Fun at Women in Ministry Retreat
Friends and colleagues in ministry gathered together from Friday 1 April through Sunday, 3 April for fun, fellowship, and faith-building worship and teaching. What a wonderful gathering!
Ladies, get involved in Women's Ministry in the Potomac District. You will be enriched. the next event is Mission's Day. Here is the link. |
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Glory International Church
I made an impromptu visit to Glory International Church in Silver Spring, MD on Sunday, April 17th. Pastor and Mrs. Joseph Val-Addo welcomed me royally. I didn't expect to speak, but Pastor Val-Addo introduced me to the congregation and asked me to share my testimony and ministry. Pastor Val-Addo and his wife Sophia are from Ghana. I had memories of the three years I served in the Peace Corps in Togo. |
 | | Pastor Bill and Mary Frasnelli |
Jubilee Christian Center
Pastor Bill Frasnelli of Jubilee Christian Center welcomed me for services on Sunday, April 3rd and the Ladies Unlimited of JCC had me as speaker for their Springtime Breakfast on Saturday, April 30th. What a warm welcome! Jubilee Christian Center (formerly Trinity Assembly of God) is the church where I served on the pastoral staff for two years before my ordination in June 1992. JCC was host to the Light-for-the-Lost Banquet on Tuesday, April 5th.
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I also got to meet Martin Monicell, College and Young Adults Pastor at JCC, at lunch with Steve and Betty Toth after the services on Sunday, April 3rd. Since I had started up reaching out to the students of George Mason University from the local church, it was great to share with Martin.
Thank you Jubilee Christian Center! I always appreciate your warm "welcome".
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Potomac Valley Assembly
Pastor John Bryant invited me for services on Sunday, April 10th at Potomac Valley Assembly in Germantown, MD. I so enjoyed renewing friendships and sharing an informal meal with Pastor and his family after the services. Two Fine Arts Finalists shared in the services. One of them is Pastor John and Dawn's daughter who will be preaching her 5-minute sermon. The students will be going to the National Fine Arts Festival at the General Council of the Assemblies of God meeting in Phoenix, AZ in August.
What a delight to reconnect and inspire our youth to serve the Lord! |
 | | Pastor Darrell and Moriah Martin of Christ Fellowship Church |
Luncheon and Coffee Breaks
Wellspring Ladies Group of Bowie, MD invited me to share with them on Thursday, April 14th. What a delight to see ladies who pray for me so faithfully! The luncheon was delicious and our time with the Lord so sweet.
Pastor Darrell Martin of Christ Fellowship Church in Silver Spring, MD met me for a cup of great Starbucks' coffee on April 29th. How wonderful it was to fellowship and encourage each other to keep on keeping on. Pastor Steve Weber of Freedom Church in Spotsylvania, VA met me for coffee and a muffin at Perkins on April 19th. What a great time of sharing and encouragement! |
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Many Thanks
Thank you for showering me with your love, prayers, and support in so many ways. I praise God for your hearts to reach the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Praise God with me for the full provision to return to France and serve for another four-year term.
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May 2011
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May 1-3 Potomac District Council Christ Chapel, Woodbridge, VA
May 8 Full Gospel Assembly, Prince Frederick, MD
May 13-14 Missions Convention Christ Chapel Mountaintop Dulles Airport Marriott
May 15 First Assembly, Silver Spring, MD
May 20 Mugs, Muffins, and Missions Cornerstone Assembly, Bowie, MD
May 21-22 Missions Convention, Bethel Assembly, Jessup, MD
May 29 Commonwealth Chapel, Richmond, VA
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