TRURO FAMILY NEWSAPRIL 10–APRIL 17, 2010

Worship & Prayer Service This Tuesday—Noon—1 pm

Amelia BaucumAlexandra BowenAndrew CorriganEthan CuseySteven DornerDavid FardwellRich FiskJohnette FiskCaitlyn FiskGunnar Frodigh

Elizabeth GangemiTom GangemiJohn “Scot” HopkinsAlexander LoomisGwen MackBrent OrrellBeth OrrellClara OrrellMargaret Ruth OrrellBrandon Showalter

Stephanie SongJonathan TaylorSam VanderplasEmily TobinMeredith VanderplasKaitlyn WagnerChip WedanJohn WalnutEmily Wang

Katharine GainerIsi Kebi Ana GalanLily MatteraIsaac OrrellMargaret OrrellJude O’LearBrooke StrengleinEthan Cusey

Andrew CorriganSteven DornerJohnette FiskCaitlyn FiskRich FiskSandy GreenHank HatchShelley HatchPaul IszardGwen MackJonathan TaylorElizabeth MurphyMark MurphyAndrew Murphy

Shannon MurphyTimothy MurphyElijah O’LearJennifer O’LearJude O’LearKelly O’LearMagdalena O’LearNathaneal O’LearStephanie SongSamuel VanderplasMeredith VanderplasEmily WangTom WillessCharlene Willess

God’s Blessings To Those Being Confi rmed…

God’s Blessings To Those Being

Baptized…

Welcome To Our New Members…

Special Needs Children and the Church by Melissa Ciavarella Director of Family Ministry

Have you, like many, watched an out of control child and thought ‘why are the parents not teaching that child how to behave!’? Are those children really ill-behaved or are they struggling with issues that are not apparent to the on looker? Often, these are children with the most prominent ‘Special Need’ that we encounter here at Truro, Autism.

The term ‘Special Needs’ is an umbrella which covers a staggering array of diagnoses. Children with special needs may have mild learning disabilities or profound mental retardation; food allergies or terminal illness; developmental delays that catch up quickly or remain entrenched; occasional panic attacks or serious psychiatric problems. The designation is useful for getting needed services, setting appropriate goals, and gaining understanding for a child and stressed family.

Within the Truro family, we are aware of over 50 families dealing with

Special Needs children. These marriages are far more likely to fi nd themselves facing divorce (over 80% in our nation) and fi nancial strain with the enormous cost of care and medicine needed to give their children the best chance at a successful life.

We as the body of Christ must have the heart of Christ as we live into His words “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these”. You and I must look at these children of special needs as they truly are; precious and loved by God, a part of our church family with their own gifts to share, and disabilities and needs that must be addressed.

Please join us in ministering to these children and their families. To volunteer and/or for more information, please visit our website or call us at 703-273-1300, ext 312.

Baptisms, Confi rmations, and New Members

This Tuesday, April 13, the Virginia Supreme Court will hear oral arguments concerning the church property case initiated by The Episcopal Church and the Diocese of Virginia.

Truro parishioner Jim Oakes, who serves as Chairman of the Synod Council of the Anglican District of Virginia, notes, “It’s unfortunate that this matter, which we tried so hard to resolve amicably out of court from the beginning, has now reached the level of the state Supreme Court. However, we remain confi dent in our legal footing end.”

As the Court convenes this Tuesday, there will be a service of worship and prayer led by Associate Rector Coleman Tyler in Truro’s Chapel from Noon–1 pm. Please join us for this gathering as we come before God with our praise and petitions—praying above all for His will to be done, and His Kingdom purposes advanced. The Chapel will be open all day for those wishing to pray before or after the Noon gathering.

It’s been well said that when God’s people gather on their knees in humility before Him, we often accomplish more than when we are on our feet! Do join us for this important time of seeking Him this Tuesday.

Please Welcome all these and share their joy as they take another step on their faith journey. Some of these persons are already known to you by their ministry among us, others may be new faces. We are so grateful for each of you. Our family of faith is greatly enriched by your presence and partnership!

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Bring your questions and your appetite to have lunch and a conversation!Kick-off Party for Alpha!

About the Course The Course Runs Sundays Starting April 18, 1:00–3:30 pm

What is Alpha? The Alpha course is an opportunity for anyone to explore the Christian faith. It’s relaxed, low key, friendly and fun. There is a meal together at the beginning of each session which gives you an opportunity to get to know each other. Listen, learn, discuss and discover. And ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or too hostile. And it’s supported by all the main Christian denominations.

What’s involved? The Alpha course consists of a series of talks on topics such as ‘Who is Jesus?’ and ‘Why and how do I pray?’ After each talk we divide into small groups for a time of discussion.

Who is Alpha for?

Alpha is for everyone, especially:

Those wanting to investigate Christianity•

New Christians•

Newcomers to the church•

Those who want to brush up on the • basics

What will it cost? There is no charge for the Alpha course, although you may be asked to make a contribution towards food.

For more info/registration: www.trurochurch.org/alpha

Alpha Sunday We will celebrate Sunday April 18th as one of our “Alpha Sundays,” using a Morning Prayer format for our worship at 8:30 and 11:15 am. Communion will be held at 7:30 am (Chapel) and 5 pm (Alive @ 5).

What is the Marriage Course?The Marriage Course is for any couple who wants to invest in their relationship, whether you have been together 1 or 61 years and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling. This seven session course is set in a great atmosphere and includes brunch, practical talks, couple discussion times and NO GROUP WORK! For more information, please visit our website at www.trurochurch.org or call Melissa, 703.273.1300, ext 310.

PLEASE PRAY As Our Legal Case Goes To The Virginia Supreme CourtThe Episcopal Church and Diocese of Virginia are appealing the rulings that were in our favor by Circuit Court Judge Randy Bellows last year. The Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Virginia will hear oral arguments on Tuesday, April 13 in Richmond, Virginia.

The hearing is open to the public, but the courtroom is limited to 100 people. If you are interested in attending the hearing in Richmond, please let Warren Thrasher know at the Parish Offi ce 703.273.1300, ext 130. The Diocese of Virginia is encouraging a large turnout.

Truro’s Annual Meeting

Meeting God in IndiaBy Christine Mumford with Ben Mitchell(Christine and Ben met as members of Truro’s 2009 Team India, and will be married in June)

The birds chirping, the street dogs stirring, the horns starting, fi rst slowly, to honk the dawn into daytime. The chatter of children, and the march of bare feet on dirt roads; unknown words falling so fast from unfamiliar lips. Saris swirling an eastern tarantella from here to there, and color splashed out on everything; mosquito nets and elephant blankets and showers more like buckets, in the end. Meals made to be, expected to be, eaten with hands. A piercing heat that stifl es your very air, but fi nding just the same that you catch your breath at every corner, every new discovery; every action song, every hungry touch, every shyly-served cup of chai.

India, day one.

Our preparations for Truro’s inaugural trip to South India equipped each of us with a sense of purpose, and fed us with a sense of “why mission”: but that in itself was not what it was really all about. What we didn’t—and couldn’t—learn in the Gunnell House is that mission is more than a teaching. It’s more than a mastery of material, and more than a servant’s heart. At its core, it’s about the Spirit. It’s about individual transformation, and real relationship with Christ.

In India we met the truth; we met God in the face of strangers. In foreign churches eighteen hours and a bumpy car ride from home, we saw God in a radically new and honest way. He was present in the worship and the prayers, in the vitality and in the faith. He was the core of each new relationship. We taught, certainly, but our preparations fast proved an undercurrent, a striking subtext, for the trip’s real purpose. In teaching, we were taught. In listening, we spoke. In experiencing, we were found, and in opening our hearts, we discovered what it means to truly live our faith.

Mission is not about bringing Christ, but about fi nding Him. We arrived in India as strangers, swept up in a dance of sights and sounds and new beliefs, but found therein a calmness and a comfort. Mission is where the Spirit meets the soul, and where God’s perfect grace is revealed beyond the limits of our learned understanding. It is an absolutely unparalleled experience, and will leave you changed in ways you never could have imagined.

Truro’s Annual Meeting will be held main church at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 25, 2010. This meeting is the formal, annual business meeting of the Parish. We vote on new Vestry members, review Truro’s fi nancial standing and listen to our leadership address issues regarding our future.

Ballots for both the Vestry election and the ADV

Constitution vote will be issued to registered voters in Common Grounds from 12:30 pm until 1:15 pm.

Only registered voters may vote at Truro’s Annual Meeting. Letters were sent to all Truro members notifying them of their eligibility. Lists of voters currently eligible to vote are available in the

Welcome Walkway, Common Grounds, and Reception Room. If you are not sure if you are eligible to vote, please check the list. If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact Doug LeMasters, 703.273.1300 ext. 110 or Lorena Markowski (ext. 125) for information.

May 21–23, 2010 | Canaan Valley Resort, Davis, WVwww.trurochurch.org/2010Retreat

2010 TRURO FAMILY & FRIENDS RETREATMission and Family, the Heart of the Parish

Truro Retreat Registration Deadline TODAY!—Sunday, April 11

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Being in Community My husband and I are planning on going to the Truro Friends and Family Retreat at New Canaan. Along with several other folks from our Home Group, we have rented a cabin and are really looking forward to the time away.

It is actually the fi rst church retreat we’ve been on since coming to Truro in 2001. Why is that, you might ask?

Here’s the short answer: Truro is in a season of change and transition and we are most eager to be involved. For us, New Canaan seems to somehow represent a very integral part of that “New Day,” if you will.

During our recent Lenten study, “Irresistible Invitation,” we learned a lot about Community. What a wonderful opportunity we now have to actually BE in Community away from the crazy every-day hustle and bustle of Northern Virginia and head up into the mountains of West Virginia. What better way to grow and nurture community than to spend time together away from the immediate stressors of every day life? New perspective can be gained, as well as new friendships and connections. We can share our hurts and our joys; we can laugh and perhaps even cry a little; we can pray and play, rest and relax. Our community will grow together in Christ and perhaps we will also be privileged to catch hold of (together) the wonderful vision that God is unfolding for Truro.

Won’t you come away with us for a while?

—Dan and Jackie March

ReminderTruro Family and Friends Retreat Registration Deadline is this Sunday April 11.

For those that have been thinking about attending, but have not registered, this is the week to do so. Please be sure you have completed BOTH parts of the registration process in order to attend the retreat.

Part I: Make your Lodging Reservations by call ing Canaan Valley Resort at 1.800.622.4121

Part II: Pay for your Meal Plan & Retreat Fees by completing the registration form available at www.TruroChurch.org or at the table in the welcome walkway. Return the form along with your check made out to Truro Church to the retreat registrar, Alice Hunt at Truro Church.

Thank you for your attention to this request. We hope to start a new Truro Family and Friends Retreat tradition with your help!

Newcomers SeriesIf you are new to Truro, or maybe you’ve been around for awhile, and are interested in learning more about the Truro family, we’ve designed a special series of conversations just for you! The Newcomers Series is open to all; attendance is required for those who are pursuing membership. The next Series is on April 25, 2010. The group will gather on four consecutive Sundays from 10:00–11:00 am in the Gunnell House Parlor. Light refreshments will be served. Nursery care is available for children up to age 4. The Series will also be offered starting of June 06 and July 25. Classes are interchangeable. If you miss a session, you can simply catch it the next time around. The sessions will be informational, but include plenty of time for interaction and questions and are led by Truro leaders—both clergy and lay. We look forward to these special times to get to know each other better. Come with your questions! To sign up, contact Laura Workman, lworkman@trurochurch.org, 703.273.1300, ext. 316.

Session 1: Vision and Values—Tory Baucum, Session 2: Our Worship & Liturgy—Coleman Tyler, Session 3: Our History & Heritage—Mary Ailes, Session 4: Finding YOUR Place at Truro—Marshall Brown & Laura Workman.

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SPRING ARTSFESTIVAL

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For details on all events and applications, visit our website at www.trurochurch.org/SpringArtsFestival

Kickoff Event, Tales of Tolstoy

Friday, April 30th 8 pm, Sanctuary Bruce Kuhn

Broadway veteran Bruce Kuhn opens the Spring Arts Festival weekend with a special dramatic presentation titled Tales of Tolstoy. On Saturday, May 1st, Bruce Kuhn will offer his Word by Heart Training for Festival attendees interested in learning more about drama and its contribution to worship.

Festival Show & Juried Show

The Spring Arts Festival features two Fine Art shows: The Festival Show is open to all artists and will be exhibited April 30th–May 2nd, 2010. The Juried Show will feature pieces chosen from applications to the Festival Show, and will be exhibited for the month of

May in the Truro Art Gallery. Cash Prizes will be awarded for Best in Show and People’s Choice. Four Awards of Distinction will also be chosen.

Marketplace

Pass the word, this is more than just a craft fair.

Open to all artisans and craftsmen! The Spring Arts Festival Marketplace is an outdoor event that will take place on Saturday, May 1st from 10 am–5 pm. Glass artists, jewelry makers, sculpture artists, photographers, weavers, basket makers, paper artists and all other craftspeople—submit your entry today!

Concert Stage

Music ensembles, soloists, actors and dancers are welcome to apply to the Spring Arts Festival Outdoor rotating concert stage. Groups/Individuals will be selected for a ½ hour time slot on Saturday May 1st, 2010. The Spring Arts Festival Music Committee will jury the applicants. The entry fee will be

waived for student music groups who submit an application.

Battle of the Bands/Coffee House

Joins us for our annual Battle of the Bands and Coffee House May 1st from 6–9 pm. All acts are welcome: poetry reading, drama, dance & musical performances! You must provide all lyrics, scripts or music to Andrew Hall for review by April 25th. Contact Andrew at 703.273.1300 ext. 320 or ahall@trurochurch.org.

Lunch

Truro’s teen and young adult Brazil 2010 mission team will be selling hotdog lunches—hotdog, chips and soda or water—for $3 each from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Bottled water will also be available for $1. Funds from the lunch sales will support the six-member team’s trip to Curitiba, Brazil, June 30 to July 14, to learn and practice prayer and healing ministry in churches across that city.

APPLICATIONS FOR SPRING ARTS FESTIVAL ENTRIES!In conjunction with the City of Fairfax’s Spotlight on the Arts, Truro will be hosting its First Annual Spring Arts Festival April 30th & May 1st 2010. Applications for Fine Art, Rotating Concert Stage, and Festival Marketplace are available online at www.trurochurch.org/SpringArtsFestival, or in the welcome walkway. Truro needs your help in getting the word out about this exciting event! Submissions from artists inside and outside the church are welcomed. Questions? Contact kboyd@trurochurch.org.

10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030, 703.273.1300, www.trurochurch.org/SpringArtsFestival

Cookies Baked in Christ’s Love (Ministry Opportunity for Small Groups!)Truro member, Lyn Adams, has contacted Truro about a wonderful ministry opportunity. Lyn has been serving with Kairos Prison Ministry for over 15 years. Kairos goes into maximum security prisons to run weekend retreats for male and female prisoners several times a year.

April 28 - May 2, Karios will be running a retreat at the Virginia Correction Center for Women in Goochland, VA. Volunteers bake cookies for the retreat as a practical demonstration of Christ’s love. Cookies for the retreat need to be received by Lyn Tuesday, April 27. Instructions and recipes are available.

Would your group be interested in serving by baking cookies for the women who will be on this retreat? If so, you may contact either Lyn, lynixoye@juno.com 703.385.9125.

Bake any recipe you would like, but please keep in mind that if we are to take each and every cookie into prison, we need to follow certain guidelines. This means that specifi c ingredients cannot be used. When baking, please remember:

NO—raisins or other dried fruit, NO—toppings (sugar, decorations or icing), and NO—candy such as M&Ms YES—chocolate and butterscotch chips and nuts

Cookies should be approximately 2–2 ½ inches in size. Package cookies 12 to a quart size ziplock bag. Please indicate the type of cookie on each bag. DO NOT package HOT cookies. Let them cool. They may be made weeks ahead of time and frozen—they still turn out perfect.

Truro’s Spring Arts Festival needs Volunteers! Opportunities include greeters, children’s activities, food court, just to name a few. If you would like to be a part of this community event, please contact Laura Workman 703.273.1300, ext 316 or lworkman@trurochurch.org.

Volunteers Needed:

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Rector’s Forum ScheduleHow to Host for God—

Living into Truro’s Vision Statement

4/18—A Waiting Host, Derek Rust, Biblical Text, Luke 154/25—A Determined Host, Tory Baucum, Biblical Text, Luke 165/2—An Invisible Host, Tory Baucum, Biblical Text, Luke 165/9—A Cautious Host, Tory Baucum, Biblical Text, Luke 195/16—A Patient Host, Melissa Ciavarella, Biblical Text, Luke 245/23—A Gracious Host, Vinay Samuel, Biblical Text, John 205/30—Heart of a Host, Tory Baucum, Biblical Text, John 16

RECTOR’S LUNCHES—Join the Rector in the historic Gunnell House for lunch and conversation on one of the last Rector’s Lunches for this Spring: April 30 and May 14. If you want to attend or help host one of these great get-togethers contact Marlene Jones at mjones@trurochurch.org or 703.273.1300.

THREADS OF LOVE MINISTRY will meet, April 11, at 3 pm at the home of Lorena Markowski, 9912 Wood Astor Court, Burke. We will be discussing our summer plans and cutting some fl eece for blankets. If you have a heart for God’s little ones, and are interested in sewing, knitting, or crocheting, please join us! We provide the materials. Please call Lorena at 703.250.3409 if you need directions, or e-mail at lmarkowski@trurochurch.org.

ANGLICANS FOR LIFE AT TRURO’S TEACHING SERIES “CHOOSE LIFE” —Please join us on April 14 for “Abstinence: the Gospel of Life vs the Culture of Sex.”

PRAYER FOR THE PERSECUTED CHURCH—Hostility toward Christians in Northern Nigeria has been intensifi ed recently by the presence of radical Islamist groups. The apparent aim of some is to Islamize the whole country under the rule of sharia and to eradicate Christians from Nigeria. In the last two years, thousands of Christians have had to fl ee their homes, hundreds have been killed and dozens of churches have been destroyed. Just last month, an estimated 500 Christians, mostly women and children, were killed by machete-wielding extremists. You are invited to pray with others for Nigeria and other countries where persecution is occurring, in Truro’s Conference Room on Monday, April 12, at 7:00 pm. This opportunity for awareness and prayer is given on the second Monday of every month. Information: Alana Johnson on 703.772.3404 or Alana2walk@cox.net.

LAST CHANCE FOR THE JERUSALEM PILGRIMAGE: If you want to participate in the 2010/11 pilgrimage to Jerusalem and have not taken the Alpha course, the last opportunity begins on Sunday, April 18. For more information, please contact Dave Lilley 703.273.1300, ext. 322 or dlilley@trurochurch.org.

READING GROUP will discuss Jon Meacham’s book “American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House”, Wednesday noon, April 28, in Common Grounds at Truro. All are welcome. Please bring a sandwich. Questions? Joan Meyer, 703.591.8617.

DRIVE OUT POVERTY!—Join Five Talents for the 7th annual X-OUT Poverty Golf Classic on Thursday, June 10, at Westfi elds Golf Club in Clifton, Va. This event will feature an 18-hole Captain’s Choice and a 7:30 am shotgun start. A variety of sponsorship levels are still available. All golfers will receive a round of golf with cart, range balls, special gift package, breakfast, lunch and awards reception. For more information about sponsorships or volunteering, contact Laura Verinder, at FiveTalentsEvents@FiveTalents.org or 703.242.6016 or visit www.FiveTalents.org.

BE A PARTNER FOR TIPS ONE-ON-ONE—The weather is letting us know that summer is coming soon. TIPS (Truro International Programs & Services) will be running our international friendship partner program, ONE-on- ONE, for the third summer. Over the last two summers about 45 Truro members have been blessed by their involvement. The commitment is small: 1 Truro volunteer with 1 TIPS international, meeting once weekly for 1 hour, six times over the summer. You and your partner arrange the time and place. Additional information coming soon. Questions: Karen Kirk, kkirk@trurochurch.org 703.273.1300 ext. 510.

Christian Stewardship Ministries Offers Life Management Classes

ADV Men’s Spiritual Life WeekendCourageous Leadership; Empowered By The Spirit

June 4–6, 2010, Clarion Inn Resort, Shepherdstown, WVAwww.2010ADVMEN.comSpeakers include Bishops Minns, Bena, and Guernsey.Focus is on ministering power and encouragement to individuals

This month, Christian Stewardship Ministries (CSM) begins new Life Management Study (LMS) courses that help participants order their lives in line with biblical principles. The LMS can help you break free from things like overcommitment, procrastination, chronic tardiness, debt and much more.

The 12-week series led by a trained facilitator focuses on setting priorities, fi nding time for what’s really important and growing in your relationship with God. Each two-hour session includes practical tips and homework exercises to help you establish new routines and ensure the best use of your time. Meeting in area churches, including Truro, the course costs $95 ($75 for Truro members) and includes a student manual, a workbook and a copy of Ken Smith’s book It’s About Time!

“Two things God spoke to my heart through CSM were, ‘I want all of you’ and ‘Read my Word,’” said vestry member Jack Maier. “The LMS helped me establish a routine daily prayer life rather than a haphazard one and a

commitment to daily Bible reading.” As another LMS graduate put it, “More than about time management, I think the class is about making Christ the center of your life.”

CSM also offers personal coaching and help forming accountability groups that meet regularly to guide and encourage individuals, couples and business owners in reaching personal and spiritual goals. “Accountability groups take the principles of the LMS a step further as we meet to monitor the person’s progress in the commitments he or she has made to consistent prayer and Bible reading, giving, eliminating debt and spending time with family,” said Jack who’s participated in several such groups. “The structure and accountability for a period of time help the person fi nd new freedom and a deeper relationship with the Lord.”

To register for the upcoming LMS class or to learn more about accountability groups, call CSM at 703.591.5000 or visit the website at www.csmin.org.

calendar information and needs & blessings

when you visitFill out a Welcome Card—These are found in the pew racks in the Church and Chapel. After you fi ll one

out, please put it in the offering plate as it goes by, or give it to an usher on your way out. Filling out the card will allow us to send you more information about Truro.

what about children, teens, young adults, and families?Our KidZone Team wears green shirts and will help fi nd the right place for your child. Nursery: Nursery available on Sundays during 8:30 & 11:15 am worship for ages 3 and younger.Nursing/Cry Room: For nursing moms and upset infants/toddlers, located in the “Fellowship Room” off

the Undercroft beneath the sanctuary. Pre-K to Grade 6: WEE Worship for 3 year olds–Kindergarten and Wow Worship for 1st–6th graders during

both 8:30 & 11:15 services. Small Groups are during the 10 am Discipleship Hour. Teens: Small Groups meet at 10 am. Youth Group is Sunday from 6:30–8 pm in the Upper Room. Come

for dinner at 6 pm. Wednesday night Student Ministry Team 6:00 pm dinner, 6:30–8 training, located in the Undercroft.

Young Adults: We meet Tuesday nights for dinner and fellowship from 6:45–9 pm (Gunnell House Parlor). Anyone and everyone from late teens to mid thirties is welcome to join! Contact: Dave Lilley at 703.273.1300, ext. 322.

needs & blessingsNeed: Ride needed for the 5 Alive service. I am looking for a ride from Van Dorn St to Truro on Sunday evenings.

I can not drive due to some medical problems. If you live in the area and would be willing to give me a ride, please call Barbara Schultz, 703.922.1724 or Helen Findlay 703.378.7535.

Blessing: Llasa Apso Dog (10 yrs old). Very friendly, quiet, obedient. Had all shots. Bed bowls, biscuits, etc. Phone 703.941.3741.

Job Opportunity: Mail and Logistics Assistant, Delta Research Associates, Inc., a small Federal Government contractor has openings for a Mail and Logistics Assistant to support a Federal Agency in Vienna, VA. POSITION IS PART TIME INTERMITTENT AND ON CALL AS NEEDED. Responsibilities include processing and dispatching mail, stocking and help order offi ce supplies, scheduling and setting up conference rooms, serving as a courier, and driving persons as required. Position requires a Secret clearance and a valid driver’s license. Send resume to Margaret.donaldson@drahq.com or fax 703.642.3735.

Job Opportunity: Seeking Director for Gather & Care Ministries. Estab. 9/2003 in VA as 501(c) (3). Director to initiate, coordinate & lead growth of the ministry for impact & transformation. Full position description, application process at www.gatherandcare.org under employment opportunities. Contact Anton Yergat, gatherandcare@verizon.net, 703.941.6064, Fax: 703.941.4760.

Job Opportunity: Seeking Offi ce Manager for Gather & Care Ministries to coordinate the daily functions of the offi ce. Person must be multi-tasked, self-starter, competent, highly relational. Full description of position, application process at www.gatherandcare.org under employment opportunities. Contact Anton Yergat, gatherandcare@verizon.net, 703.941.6064, Fax: 703.941.4760.

Jobs MinistryLOOKING FOR HELP OR A JOB? If you are an employer or know of positions in your company, please

check out the resumes on Truro’s web site. Contact information can be obtained through Tim Teague, 703.273.1300, ext 420. If you would like to post your resume on Truro’s website, please contact Truro Communications at communications@trurochurch.org, or ext 127.

Small Group Discussion SheetsSmall group discussion sheets are available in the Welcome Walkway, Nathex, and Chapel and online at

www.trurochurch.org/sermons. This week’s study questions will focus on the following lesson: “From Guest to Host and Back Again”, Luke 24:13–35, Acts 2:42–47.

truro family news submissions The Truro Family News is published weekly by Truro Church. Submissions are due two Mondays (10 business days) prior to the requested weekend to be featured. Submissions are subject to editorial review. Preference is given to Truro members and not-for-profi t organizations affi liated with Truro. Truro Church does not necessarily screen, recommend, or endorse any advertisements. Please visit www.trurochurch.org/TFN for submission details. Questions? Pls. contact communications@trurochurch.org, ext. 127.

Truro Church 10520 Main Street, Fairfax, VA 22030Rector: Tory BaucumAssociate Rectors: Marshall Brown, Coleman TylerHispanic Pastor: Carlos PellotAdjunct Clergy: John Reishus, Allan Falconer, Tim Howe, and Derek Rust

Parish Offi ce: 703.273.1300Clergy Emergency: ext. 370, or 571.529.0151Parish Fax: 703.591.0737Lamb Center: 703.691.3178Preschool: 703.691.1006TIPS: ext. 530E-mail: truro@trurochurch.orgVestry: vestry@trurochurch.orgWebsite: TruroChurch.org

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07:30 am, Worship 08:30 am, Worship, (Baptisms &

Confi rmations, Bp, Bena)10:00 am, Worship (en español)11:15 am, Worship, (Baptisms &

Confi rmations, Bp, Bena)01:00 pm, Love The World Fellowship05:00 pm, Alive@5 Worship Service

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06:30 am, Men’s Bible Study and Fellowship (ICM Building)

09:30 am, DOK Preparation Class07:00 pm, AA Meeting07:00 pm, Prayer for the Persecuted Church

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09:30 am, Women’s Bible Study11:30 am, Military Prayer12:00 pm, Prayer Service04:30 pm, Hosanna and Praise Dance06:00 pm, Worship Dance06:30 pm, Outreach Policy Group06:45 pm, Young Adults07:00 pm, Personnel Committee07:30 pm, Boy Scouts

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06:30 am, Men’s Bible Study, (Truro)10:00 am, Holy Eucharist, Chapel06:00 pm, Student Ministry Training06:00 pm, AFLAT Choose Life Series06:30 pm, St. Paul’s Theological Course07:30 pm, Discipleship

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09:30 am, Women’s Bible Study10:00 am, DOK Bible Study07:15 pm, Choir Rehearsal

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10:00 am, Old Testament Class12:00 pm, Senior’s Lunch and Fellowship

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07:30 am, Men’s Fellowship09:00 am, Prison Aftercare09:00 am, Daughters of the King Worship

Service10:00 am, Daughters of the King Spring

Assembly01:00 pm, Alpha Training06:00 pm, Jr. DOK

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Alpha Sunday07:30 am, Worship (Communion)08:30 am, Worship, (Morning Prayer)10:00 am, Worship (en español)10:00 am, Rector’s Forum11:15 am, Worship, (Morning Prayer)01:00 pm, Love The World Fellowship05:00 pm, Alive@5 Worship Service

(Communion)06:00 pm, Youth Group

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April 18Luke 15:11–32,

Genesis 32:1–8, 33:1–10A Waiting Host