Welcome to Dranesville United Methodist Church

Worship at Dranesville

10:00 AM

Traditional worship service in the Sanctuary

We are a welcoming Christian community which embraces new opportunities to be in mission and ministry both locally and globally. Our congregation’s purpose is to connect God’s family by knowing, loving and serving so that the world might experience Christ’s love.

Join us for Sunday worship – we look forward to meeting you!
Childcare is provided throughout the morning.

Sunday School: 8:30 AM
Fellowship Time: 9:30 AM
Worship: 10:00 AM

Upcoming Events

This Week at Dranesville

Scripture Readings for Sunday
Isaiah 65:17-25
Isaiah 12
2 Thessalonians 3:6-18
Luke 21:5-19

Operation Christmas Child is Here on November 16th

Packing boxes to send Good News and great joy to children around the world. We aim to pack more than 600 boxes again this year!

Please join us at Dranesville UMC for a Packing Party

Saturday, November 16, 2019
10:00 am – 2:00 pm (or as much time as you have)
Dranesville UMC: 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon 20170
Lunch will be served afterwards

All helpers welcome! Please invite friends and family to help out with this important mission. This qualifies for school service hours for students.

**Donations to cover postage are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse.

The Greatest DUMC Talent Show – Nov. 17th at 5:00 pm

Dont Miss…..THE “GREATEST” Dranesville UMC TALENT SHOW

to benefit Operation Christmas Child (OCC) on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 5:00 pm

Free will offering will be collected. Every dollar $ goes directly for OCC shoeboxpostage!!

Bring family and friends for an evening of fun and talent surprises!!!!

DUMC Volunteer Dates at The Closet – November 9 & 26

Dranesville UMC’s volunteer dates for the month of November at The Closet, a nonprofit thrift shop at 845 Station Street in Herndon, are Saturday, November 9, 2019 and Tuesday, November 26, 2019.. If you can help out for any amount of time between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, please contact the church office.

“Legal Matters for Seniors” – Special Presentation, Wednesday December 4th, 7:00 pm

In lieu of our standard Caregiver Support Group meeting, we will have a special guest speaker addressing Senior Legal Matters at 7:00 PM on Wednesday December 4, 2019 in the church Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Ed Zetlin, Attorney at Law specializing in Elder legal matters will join us to share information about important legal considerations that need to be addressed for aging/ill individuals and their families or caregivers. Mr. Zetlin has been practicing law since 1986 and is a regular contributor to the Golden Gazette newsletter.

Topics will include wills, probate, advance directives, power of attorney, navigating trusts, IRS, benefits and more. Please bring questions for an open discussion.

This is intended to be a community presentation, so feel free to invite along any family, friends or neighbors that might find this information useful.

Please RSVP by e-mail to wendy@dranesvilleumc.org or call 703-430-3137 so we can plan enough materials. Walk-ins also welcome.

Community Coffee & Conversation – December 12th 9:30 – 11:30 am

Come in from the cold!

Friends and Neighbors’ Coffee and Conversation
When: Thursday, December 12, 2019 9:30 am – 11:30 am (drop-in is fine too)
Where: Dranesville UMC Fellowship Hall, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon, VA 20170
Hot coffee, tea and light refreshments will be provided. Bring a friend and a story or two, meet new neighbors, visit a while. No fee, no rsvp and no obligation, just a casual social to connect! All welcome. Questions: contact the church office 703-430-3137.

Just for fun, for anyone interested, there will be a side activity to try painting – using a Bob Ross tutorial. All materials will be provided.

New to Dranesville?

If you are new to this part of Northern Virginia, new to the faith, or seeking a new way to grow in your faith, you will find a warm welcome at Dranesville United Methodist Church.

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Calendar

	November 2019
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
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3 Sunday School Sunday School - Sunday School (for all ages) is offered at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday and is followed by Fellowship time with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Open Door Adult Class (lower level choir room): Anxious for Nothing: Session Five While anxiety is a part of life, it doesn’t have to dominate your life. With God as your helper and his promises at your side, you can sleep better tonight and smile more tomorrow. Max Lucado explores God’s treatment plan for anxiety found in Philippians 4:4–8. Gleaners Adult Class (main floor library): Psalms Examining the 10 types of Psalms, why they were written, and how they were used. It teaches us how to use the Psalms as guides for writing and praying our own psalms for the glory of God. See more details Worship Worship - Communion Sunday Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 Sermon Title: "The Righteous Live by Faith"" See more details Disciples Path Class Disciples Path Class - See more details • • •	4 Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting - See more details •	5 Prayer Group Prayer Group - Dranesville United Methodist, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Morning prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Prayer Group Prayer Group - Evening prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Bible Study Bible Study - Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details • • •	6 Caregiver Group Caregiver Group - Dranesville United Methodist Church, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Please join us to share and discuss those issues in providing loving and quality care for elderly relatives and friends. Meeting room at the church will depend on the number of attendees. See more details •	7 Bible Study Bible Study - Church Library Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details Bells Rehearsal Bells Rehearsal - See more details Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal - See more details • • •	8	9 DUMC Volunteer Day at The Closet DUMC Volunteer Day at The Closet The Closet, 845 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Our congregation supports The Closet by volunteering 2 days per month. Come join us anytime 9:00-5:00 to help out with stocking shelves, tagging merchandise or helping customers. Address is 845 Station St., Herndon, VA 20170 The Closet is a non-profit thrift store that gives back to the community by helping families in need, funding college scholarships and contributing to various other local charities. Check out their website: http://theclosetofgreaterherndon.org/ See more details LINK Food Drive at North Point Reston LINK Food Drive at North Point Reston - North Point Giant, 1452 Reston Pkwy, Reston, VA 20194, USA Dranesville UMC church members with help from Boy Scout Troop 1018 will host a table in front of North Point Giant to collect food donations for LINK. If you'd like to help, contact the church office at 703-430-3137. See more details Herndon Handbell Celebration Herndon Handbell Celebration - Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Rd, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Mass bell ringing concert. Dranesville UMC members will be participating. The concert is free and open to the public. See more details • • •
10 Sunday School Sunday School - Sunday School (for all ages) is offered at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday and is followed by Fellowship time with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Open Door Adult Class (lower level choir room): Me & My Big Mouth by Andy Stanley Session 1 - "Quick to Listen" Gleaners Adult Class (main floor library): Psalms Examining the 10 types of Psalms, why they were written, and how they were used. It teaches us how to use the Psalms as guides for writing and praying our own psalms for the glory of God. See more details Worship Worship - Scripture: Haggai 1: 15b-2:9 Sermon Title: "I Will Fill This House with Splendor"" See more details Disciples Path Class Disciples Path Class - See more details • • •	11 Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting - See more details •	12 Prayer Group Prayer Group - Dranesville United Methodist, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Morning prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Prayer Group Prayer Group - Evening prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Bible Study Bible Study - Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details • • •	13 Lunch Bunch (area group) Lunch Bunch (area group) - IHOP, 46931 Cedar Lake Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA Area wide lunch with friends meet up. This month at Sterling IHop at 11:30 am. See more details •	14 Drop-in Coffee & Conversation Drop-in Coffee & Conversation - All community friends and neighbors welcome! Come meet up or catch up in a casual gathering space. No cost, no RSVP. Coffee, tea and light refreshments will be served. See more details Bible Study Bible Study - Church Library Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details Bells Rehearsal Bells Rehearsal - See more details Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal - See more details • • • •	15	16 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party Operation Christmas Child Packing Party - Dranesville UMC Fellowship Hall Please join us at Dranesville UMC for a Packing Party 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (any amount of time is appreciated) Dranesville UMC: 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct., Herndon Lunch will be served afterwards Please invite friends and family to help out with this important mission. This qualifies for school service hours for students. **Donations to cover postage are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Samaritan’s Purse. See more details •
17 Sunday School Sunday School - Sunday School (for all ages) is offered at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday and is followed by Fellowship time with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School (for all ages) is offered at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday and is followed by Fellowship time with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Open Door Adult Class (lower level choir room): Me & My Big Mouth by Andy Stanley Session 2 - "Untamable" Gleaners Adult Class (main floor library): Psalms Examining the 10 types of Psalms, why they were written, and how they were used. It teaches us how to use the Psalms as guides for writing and praying our own psalms for the glory of God. See more details Worship Worship - Communion Sunday Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25 Sermon Title: "New Heavens and a New Earth"" See more details Dranesville UMC's Greatest Talent Show Dranesville UMC's Greatest Talent Show - 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Dont Miss.....THE "GREATEST" Dranesville UMCTALENT SHOW to benefit Operation Christmas Child (OCC) on Sunday, November17, 2019 at 5:00 pm Free will offering will be collected. Every dollar $ goes directly for OCC shoeboxpostage!! Bring family andfriends for an evening of fun and talent surprises!!!! See more details • • •	18 Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting - See more details •	19 Prayer Group Prayer Group - Dranesville United Methodist, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Morning prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Prayer Group Prayer Group - Evening prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Bible Study Bible Study - Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details • • •	20	21 Bible Study Bible Study - Church Library Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details Bells Rehearsal Bells Rehearsal - See more details Choir Rehearsal Choir Rehearsal - See more details • • •	22	23
24 Sunday School Sunday School - Sunday School (for all ages) is offered at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday and is followed by Fellowship time with refreshments at 9:30 a.m. Open Door Adult Class (lower level choir room): Me & My Big Mouth by Andy Stanley Session 3 - "According to Code" Gleaners Adult Class (main floor library): Psalms Examining the 10 types of Psalms, why they were written, and how they were used. It teaches us how to use the Psalms as guides for writing and praying our own psalms for the glory of God. See more details Worship Worship - Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Sermon Title: "The Days Are Surely Coming"" See more details Disciples Path Class Disciples Path Class - See more details • • •	25 Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting Boy Scout Troop 1018 Meeting - See more details •	26 DUMC Volunteer Day at The Closet DUMC Volunteer Day at The Closet The Closet, 845 Station St, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Our congregation supports The Closet by volunteering 2 days per month. Come join us anytime 9:00-5:00 to help out with stocking shelves, tagging merchandise or helping customers. Address is 845 Station St., Herndon, VA 20170 The Closet is a non-profit thrift store that gives back to the community by helping families in need, funding college scholarships and contributing to various other local charities. Check out their website: http://theclosetofgreaterherndon.org/ See more details Prayer Group Prayer Group - Dranesville United Methodist, 1089 Liberty Meeting Ct, Herndon, VA 20170, USA Morning prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Prayer Group Prayer Group - Evening prayer offering up specific intentions from members of the congregation and community. See more details Bible Study Bible Study - Comparing the teachings of Jesus as described in all four Gospels. See more details • • • •	27	28 Thanksgiving Day - office closed Thanksgiving Day - office closed See more details •	29	30 Hanging of the Greens Hanging of the Greens Annual tradition of decorating the church for the Christmas season. All welcome. Usual meetup time is 9:00 am, but check with the church office closer to the date for details. 703-430-3137 See more details •