Evergreen Church is about Experiencing God, Exalting God, and Extending God to others. The E-letter's format is designed to hold this vision clearly before us. New items are in fuchsia. 

Use the contact info provided to reply concerning any of the items below, or reply to this message to contact Chip Giessler (pastor@EvergreenChurch.net ). And if you'd rather not receive the E-Letter, please reply and let us know. 703-737-7700 -- 19615 Evergreen Mill Rd, Leesburg VA 20175 -- www.EvergreenChurch.net

EXPERIENCING GOD

3. Men's Bible Study  -- Every Friday, men are invited to take part in a contemplative Bible reading group -- not so much to learn about the Bible, as to learn from it.  We employ a centuries-old practice of taking a short passage and prayerfully pondering 1) what it means, 2) what God is saying through it to us individually, and 3) what God is calling us to do about it.  An every-week-commitment is not required.  7:35-8:35 am at the Giesslers' home - 647 Patrice Dr., SE Leesburg.
4. Soul Food Bible Study -- Tonight, 7:00 pm, outlet mall food court.  Session 3 of the 4-week stewardship study.  All are welcome.
5. Saturday Morning Women's Home Group -- The next meeting will be April 19 at South Street Under, 7;30 am.  Then we'll go to the Flower & Garden Show together.
6. Youth Leader -- We are seeking to hire a part time (8 hours/week) youth leader.  This person will be actively involved in leading youth group(s), spiritually mentoring middle and high school students, and relating to them in their daily teenage lives.  They will be hired as soon as possible.  You may refer any candidates you strongly recommend to Cliff Sokol.
7. Middle School Sunday Morning class -- The second, third and fourth Sundays of each month, our middle school class begins following songs of praise (approx. 10:30-11:15). The class is team taught by Jeff Good, Cindy Sokol and Monica Lambert.
8. Middle School Youth Group -- Look for an email.  (Plan is pending weather forecast.)  If you're involved in an extra-curricular that people can attend, let us know! High School Sunday Morning class -- The second and third Sundays of each month, our high school class begins following songs of praise (approx. 10:30-11:15). The class is taught by Joelle Good.
9. High School Youth --  Look for an email.  (Plan is pending weather forecast.)  If you're involved in an extra-curricular that people can attend, let us know!
10. Our Nursery -- We need a church member to serve as nursery coordinator, overseeing our workers, supplies, proceedures, etc...  Please contact Cliff S. or Chip G. with your interest in or questions about serving as coordinator.  
11. Overlook Camp Registration
    What:  Overlook Summer Camp 2008, Christian Youth Adventure Camps
    Who:  Children and Youth, Ages groups: completed 3rd - 10th grades
    Where:  Keezletown, VA (nearly Harrisonburg)
    When:  Week of June 15 to Week of July 20 (Six, 1-week camp experiences to choose from)
    Camps vary by age and interest, include: ChrisKids, Voyagers, Joyful Singers, Pathfinders, Adventure Trails, and Christian Soccer Camp.
    For more information and a brochure on Camp Overlook, see Keri Youngner in Fellowship after service. 
12. You're Welcome at Leadership Team -- The monthly principal leadership meeting of the church takes place this Thursday night at the Evergreen House, starting at 7:30 pm.  Everyone intrerested is welcome.

EXALTING GOD 

1. Dinner at LEHS --  April 17 is our next monthly occasion to make and serve dinner to our neighbors at Loudoun Emergency Homeless Shelter.  Contact Patty W. to serve on the team. 
2. Serving in Iraq -- Ed & Janet Gorski's son-in-law Tim will take command this week of a U.S. Army Company in Northern Iraq (130 personnel).  Please pray for his safety & wisdom.  And if you'd like to send him a letter or card of encouragement, you can send it to...  Tim Garland; Charlie Company, 1/87 IN; FOB Warrior; APO AE 09338.  (A regular first class stamp is the right postage.)  Tim is a man of strong Christian faith.  Tim's wife Katrina is a periodic worshiper with her parents at Evergreen.
3. Supporting an incarcerated brother -- Blake was relocated to Lynchburg last week, and may be relocated again this week.  Continue to pray for his peace, and for peaceful cell block-mates.

MISCELLANEOUS       

1. Just Curious... -- From Sunday's Info Cards, Evergreen Church includes successful growers of tomatos, radishes, black rasberries, concord grapes, zucchini, beans, flowers and cactus... oh yeah, and dandelions.
2. Building Update --  The Building Team consists of committees that are created and/or called into action when specific responsibilities arise.  Examples include the Finance Committee, the Construction/Research Committee, and the Communications Committee.  If you'd like to be involved, there is likely a place for you.  To learn more about the building process, check out the "Growing Together... Building in Faith" link on our church homepage, www.EvergreenChurch.net or contact building team leader, Trevor Lanham, 737-6978, capsfan427@aol.com. 
3. Numbers from worship -- Last Sunday, 109 people of all ages gathered to worship God as Evergreen Church.  We presented to God $4,449 in offerings.  We can fully fund our ministry budget with $3,830/week.  Over the first fourteen weeks of 2008, we have offered $45,694.  Our ministry budget calls for $53,620.  We honor God and support His work through our church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service.  Thanks be to God. 
4. Evergreen's Financial Stewardship -- In explanation of the financial numbers provided above, our church leaders (led by the Leadership Team) is careful to not spend considerably more money than has been given/received.  So it is not the case that we currently have a $7,900 deficit for 2008.  But that $7,900 difference between the budget and our offerings does mean there are ministries that many ministry leaders think are very important that are not being able to be offered.  Leadership Team meetings (including tomorrow night's) and monthly financial reports are open to anyone who is interested.
5. Prayer (to have your Evergreen family pray for you, send your concern to welcome@evergreenchurch.net by Wednesday morning with "E-letter prayer" in the subject)      

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