May God give us the grace to offer ourselves to him as living sacrifices, serving always for his glory and for the spread of his Kingdom.

This class is not just for prayer ministers; whether you are a beginner or have some experience you will find this class beneficial and transformative.

Hunger and thirst are a common metaphor in the Bible. For instance, turn to Psalm 42:12, “As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.” Are you in touch with what your soul really wants? Do you have words for yearning in your soul?

The world doesn’t yet look like it’s under the rule and authority of Jesus. But as Hebrews 2:8-9 says, though we do not yet see everything in subjection to him, we do see Jesus.

In Holy Week, we encounter Jesus’ suffering and death, and we experience anew his great love. We do not go through Holy Week because we are unsure of Jesus’ forgiveness, but because we must never take it for granted. We must never skip glibly from the “Hosannas” of Palm Sunday to Easter’s “Christ is risen.” We must walk the Way of the Cross.

The service was a poignant reminder of the diaconal calling that undergirds all ordained ministry. Several friends attending the ordination commented on part of the Bishop’s exhortation, “…you are to interpret to the church the needs, concerns and hopes of the world.”

In this world we live in, it really feels like a "shadow valley" sometimes. And for some of us, it feels that way every day. So that's why I'm writing to you.

"As followers of Jesus, we are ministers of love and compassion and healing for those who are in great pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But suicide is not the answer.

"I say to all of us, young people, seniors, those facing great hardship or great pain: Do not succumb to the hopelessness of the culture of death. You are precious to the Lord and to the Body of Christ."

Please come for a healing service with praise and worship, short teaching and testimony and prayer for healing from our prayer team.

Church of the Holy Spirit, Leesburg, VA invites you to an introduction to the Healing Ministry.

"As followers of Jesus, we are ministers of love and compassion and healing for those who are in great pain, physically, emotionally, spiritually. But suicide is not the answer.

"I say to all of us, young people, seniors, those facing great hardship or great pain: Do not succumb to the hopelessness of the culture of death. You are precious to the Lord and to the Body of Christ."

The impact of abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others. Please come to a 12-week healing Bible study for men, women and family members who are seeking healing and freedom from the impacts of abortion.

The Healing Center International (HCI) offerings teach people how to have an interactive relationship with God, where they can begin to see all of life from his gracious, loving point of view. Their hope is that they can begin to feel how deeply they are loved, and as a result, love others more deeply in return.

Church of the Holy Spirit, Leesburg, VA, invites you to a healing prayer service on Saturday, December 4 (in person or on-line) at 5 p.m. as Monica Whitmer speaks on “The Still Small Voice In The Cave.”

Currently, AFL has 866 members on our Prayer Team. We want to increase that number by 100% and develop a special SWAT (Spiritual Warfare AFL Team) to intercede in special or critical circumstances. Our upcoming Life SUMMIT 2022: Mobilizing the Church for Life, is a great example of a special circumstance in need of focused prayer. Your prayers will ensure our Life SUMMIT preparations are impactful and fruitful for God’s Kingdom.

Are you willing to serve as an ambassador for racial reconciliation in our society? To help equip you for this ministry, Christ the Redeemer Anglican Church, Fairfax, VA, would like to invite you to attend an online Racial Reconciliation Seminar, October 30, from 9 a.m. to noon.

More than 30 members of Christ the King showed up to the donation center to organize their donations and make the center useable for new Afghan refugee families.

But what happens when life is disappointing and we experience loss and trials? Do we think that God is good and faithful even in the midst of that? Can we trust that God has a plan to redeem the awful stuff in our lives?

The Diocese of the Mid-Atlantic invites you to the annual pre-synod workshop. This year’s program is Healthy Clergy and Church Leadership: Cultivating congregational health as clergy & lay leaders, featuring Dr. Diane Langberg & The Rev. Tuck Bartholomew. Held at The Falls Church Anglican.

The impact of abortion affects so many lives through the often-hidden influences of guilt, shame, anger, or difficulty trusting others. The Bible offers hopes and healing.