August 27, 2014

Dear JCC Family and Friends,

We are home! We arrived home last night. I am feeling better but still need prayers specifically that this blockage would continue to open and be cleared out and that my body would be restored to normal. Mary and I are so grateful for your love, support and prayers during this time of illness. I am resting and working on scheduling the needed doctors appointments. We've been so blessed with your calls, texts, and emails and are thankful for your continued prayers. There are too many to possibly answer individually but we thank you!

This Sunday as summer comes to an end we will gather to Worship together at 8:45 & 11am. Our Youth band 'Doxology' will be leading worship. Sunday School life groups meet at 10:10am. On Sunday evening at 6pm Tim Land - Missionary to the children of Cameroon will be sharing. BTL Youth Ministry will be meeting as well as JCC Kidz. It will be a great day here at JCC!

8-9pm Continue to spread the word through the red wristbands, window decals, personal words and social networks. Prayer can change our world! Remember, if you cannot join us at JCC, pray the prayers of agreement in the prayer focus between 6 and 9pm found on "wearethepeople.me" website, Facebook or twitter or the insert in the Sunday bulletin.

"MY TWO CENTS"
Pastor Bill proposes that each of us give two cents for every meal we eat (usually 3 per day) to support BGMC to reach thousands of people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. We are asking that you bring your pennies, cash, check, or use PayPal on the website on the first Sunday of the month - a large Buddy Barrel will be in the lobby area where you can deposit your offerings. "I'll put in my two cents - for what it's worth!" How about you? Thank you for your faithfulness in helping our children to reach around the world with the love of Jesus through JCC Missions. We didn't quite hit our goal in 2013 but we did help the children raise well over $5000 to reach the world with the Gospel. Now that we are in the habit let's continue to help our children develop a heart for reaching the world for Jesus Christ. Next offering received Sept 7. Thanks for your faithful support.

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Every Thursday evening there is Co-Ed Volleyball at 7 pm at JCC. Need exercise? You will find a great place to get it Thursday evenings at JCC.

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SALVATION, RESTORATION AND EQUIPPING

Two major ideas for prayer and action at J.C.C. First, I believe God can use us to reach many more people whom we already have a relationship with and the people are either unsaved or they once walked with Jesus but are not currently. If we all pray and establish a relationship with just one person we will exceed this "faith goal" for 2014. We announced that we are launching a new initiative "Equipping and training" this year in order to be ready for the influx of people returning to the Lord and new believers. Statistics say 70% of Americans will attend a church service or event if asked.; "Just sayin".

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Help our Youth Ministry
See the Youth Dept leaders for information about the new Scrip fundraiser to help with youth expenses.
There are many things we buy on a routine basis available with Scrip.

Sign up at www.shopwithscrip.com and use JCC's enrollment code, FFBB598137535. Questions? Contact Rich Brown at 703-372-2353 or jccscrip@yahoo.com

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Cars for Friends

There is a great need for vehicle donations to the church, in order to provide replacement vehicles for some members of the congregation. Several congregants have asked for help in this matter and as the body of Christ, this is certainly within our job description.The need is for vehicles that are running and passes VA State & Emissions inspection or in need of minor repairs. Please contact the church office with any information about a possible donation, as soon as possible.In addition, if anyone is willing to donate any mechanic work to help congregants, please let the church know. You will be given a donation receipt that can be used to get the best tax deduction possible.

A Little Peek into September
Wednesday Sept 3 7:15 pm "Family Nite" resumes at JCC for all ages.

*********Friday Sept 5 Mothers of Pre-Schoolers" back in session********

Sat. Sept 6 8:30am Men's Breakfast @ JCC

Sat. Sept 6 11:30 am Memorial service for Allyn Matthews @ JCC. Visitation is 11 am , luncheon around 12:30 pm

Sunday Sept 7 6 pm "Heaven's Fire" Healing Gathering Jonathan Rice sharing the Word of God and God's work at Georgetown University
Children's Ministry "End of Summer Splash" Back to School Event 6 pm

Tuesday Sept 9 9:45 am Womens Bible study begins at JCC every Tuesday
10:30 am - noon Mens "Band of Brothers" every Tuesday

Thursday September 11 6 pm Patriot Day Prayer walk begins and ends at Woody's Ice Cream: 10435 North St. Fairfax, VA 22030. Free ice cream after the time of intercession.

Friday Sept 12 5-9 pm Real 56 Lazer Tag Outing

Saturday Sept 13, 2014 Capital Va Convoy of Hope outreach in Leesburg, Va. Details at:

Convoy of Hope Leesburg Va

Thursday Sept 18 Shepherd's Center Luncheon noon @ JCC. Brian van de Graaff, ABC Channel 7 - WJLA TV Weather Team and Meteorologist, will be the guest speaker during the lunch. Cost is $10.00 per person; please contact Faye Quesenberry at 703-620-0161 for a reservation.

Sept 20 1-5 pm Prime Timers Movie "God's Not Dead" and light refreshments

Sept 20 Royal Ranger Day Trip

Wed Sept 24 7 am Youth Prayer "See You at the Pole" on high school campuses

Sept 26-28 Fri - Sun
"Beyond the Limits" Youth Fall Back to School Retreat. Details in Youth Dept