Venture
11am – Gym

Blessed
Ephesians 1:1–3
Dr. Danny Leavins
Pastor of Young Adults

Servicios En Español
12:30pm – Worship Center

Nuestro Sentido de Pertenencia /
Our Sense of Belonging
Efesios/Ephesians 1:1–14
Juan Ancalle,
Pastor of Hispanic Ministries

8am, 9:30am, 11am

How’s That Working for You?
James 1:1
Dr. Ron Jones, Senior Pastor

Child Dedication

Worship Choir & Orchestra

"The Promise"
Set Free Ensemble Soloists, Anne Hutton

SUNDAY
Child Dedication during Sunday services
Baptism Class, 9:30am, Room 111

MONDAY
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS), 7–9pm, Terrace Room

MAY 18
Women's Coffee, Tea & Chai, The Waterford in Springfield, 1–4pm
Central Union Mission Food Drive, Braddock Road Entrance, All Services

MAY 19
E-Moms, 7-9pm, Terrace Rooms

MAY 22
Military Appreciation Dinner, 7pm, Family Life Center

MAY 25
Military Appreciation Sunday

Men on a Mission
Fourteen men from Immanuel and Gateway have committed to serve our Savior in Rwanda, July 21 to August 3. Their primary mission will be to support Africa New Life Ministries (ANLM) in an evangelism outreach to men and boys. Each man has a goal to raise $4,000 to support this mission. Please commit to pray, and then consider how you might help financially. Visit the Immanuel website for more information.
Contact: Bill Law, 703.569.2307, wlaw@cox.net

Coffee, Tea and Chai
Only one week until the annual Women’s Ministry Spring Tea. Enjoy music by ALIVE young ladies ensemble and hear the inspiring life stories of Rachel Danish Kistner and Ammani Nagesh. You will also have an opportunity to explore a marketplace of products from Amani Ya Juu, a ministry for marginalized women in Africa. Registration is available today in the Glass Breezeway and online.
May 18, 1–4pm, The Waterford in Springfield
Contact: Patricia Croll, 703.495.8370, or the Women’s Ministry Office, 703.813.1955

Women of Faith Conference
Looking for a time away that will encourage and renew you and provide an opportunity to connect with other women from Immanuel? Women’s Ministry has reserved a block of tickets for the “Women of Faith – Intimate Grace” conference in Washington, DC. Register online or in the Glass Breezeway.We have a limited number of tickets that are only available until June 1. Visit the Immanuel website or call the Women’s Ministry Office, 703.813.1955.
July 11–12, Verizon Center, Washington, DC

E-Moms
E-Moms invites all mothers of elementary-aged children to attend our next meeting on Monday, May 19, 7–9pm, Terrace Room. Enid Walker will share about “Leaving Footprints: A Mother’s Legacy,” and we will also have our annual “We bring it, you take it” FREE Yard Sale! Although we love our children, our meetings are designed for moms only.

Crossfire Jr. High
The Spring Retreat is May 16–18; register online or at the office. Small Group Hangout Night is May 28. Photo Scavenger Hunt is May 31. The Ground Zero Picnic is June 4, 7–9pm. The Rising 7th Grade Parents Meeting is June 8, 11am.

X-Factor Sr. High
Senior Dinner is May 22, 6:30–9pm; RSVP to Kara at walker@immanuelbible.net by May 14. Impact Picnic is June 4, Burke Lake Park, 6–9pm. Rising 9th Grade Parents Meeting is June 8, 11am.

Mother’s Day
Moms, please join us on May 11 for a special student led service at 9am in the Student Union. Jr. and Sr. High will be combined.

Weekly Parent Email
Sign up for our weekly parent emails.
www.ismcrossfire.net, or www.x-factorstudents.net

Love Working with Seniors?
The Extending Hand’s Senior Visitation Ministry is looking for volunteers to visit nursing homes and the homebound. This is a great ministry for the family. For more information, call 703.813.1952.

SALT (Seeking After Liberating Truth)
A 20-lesson Christian support program for all men, single or married, who are struggling with issues related to sexual temptation which might include pornography, emotional or physical affairs, or related compulsive behaviors. The program runs May 29 through September 11. Registration and fees: contact Regeneration of Northern Virginia at 703.591.4673.

Positions Available
Middle School Office Assistant, full-time during the school year with a possibility for year-round employment. Serve-A-Thon Coordinator, 15–20 hours per week, late August until mid-December. Hot Lunch Coordinator, starting in August. Pick up an application in the School Office. Contact Susan Huber for questions.

Military Appreciation Sunday – May 25
So we may honor those who have served or serving now, please wear your uniform.

Unashamed Youth Choir Concert
“Sing Praise, Alleluia” is the title of this concert presented by our 90-voice youth choir.
Sunday, June 1, 4:30pm Worship Center

Communion Service with Benevolent Offering
Sunday, May 18, 8am, 9:30am and 11am.

Prayer & Praise Service
This service will be followed by a Congregational Business Meeting to approve the annual budget.
May 18, 5:30 pm

Baptism Class
Baptism class gives some background on the doctrine of baptism and tips for writing your testimony. This class is a requirement for baptism at Immanuel.
Today, 9:30am, Room 111
Contact: Rob Tozier, 703.691.8027, rktozier@verizon.net

Ladies Precept Bible Study in Triangle (near Quantico)
“LORD, Give Me a Heart for You: A Devotional Study on Having a Passion for God.” Are you wrestling with weakness, struggling with fragile relationships, often weary, tired, and discouraged? Despite the deep physical, emotional, and spiritual pain of life, Paul could rest in the God of all comfort and strength. He could fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith. So can you.
Saturdays, June 7–August 9, 9–11am
Contact: Brenda Urice, 703.813.1960 (w), or 703.221.7335 (h)

Beth Moore Bible Study in Falls Church
“Breaking Free – Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life.” This study from the book of Isaiah will identify benefits to the Christian life, hindrances to experiencing those benefits, and will help you develop a lifestyle of obedience. Register online or contact Liz Bryant, 703.876.4780. The cost is $30.
Wednesdays, 7pm

Military Appreciation Dinner
Immanuel’s Connect Ministry is hosting a dinner to express appreciation and encouragement to Active Duty and Reserve/Guard attenders of Immanuel Bible Church. Major General Jack Catton, USAF (Ret), will speak. Invitations are in the Glass Breezeway today. Visit the Immanuel website for more information.
May 22, 7pm, Family Life Center
RSVP: Beverly McKinney, 703.813.1955, mckinney@immanuelbible.net

Men Needed—Immanuel’s Hope Ministry
We need men to help transport furniture donations from the community on June 7. Also, consider donating just three hours, 9am–12pm, on a Saturday to help stock the Immanuel’s Hope garage with donated furniture for the families-in-need that we help each week.
Contact: Terry Boyd, tsboyd@cox.net

Stage Manager Volunteers Needed
We are currently building a team of Sunday morning volunteers who are willing to serve as stage managers during the three morning worship services. If you are interested, please contact Karen Maxfield, 703.813.1953 for more information.

Presentation Operators
Volunteer presentation operators are needed for the main worship services. No experience is required; training is provided.
Contact: Nathan Hale, 703.813.2049, AVLTech@immanuelbible.net

Educational Scholarships
Each year, there is an opportunity for members of Immanuel to apply for an educational scholarship through the IBC scholarship fund. To obtain an application, please contact Maribeth Lindemuth in the Administration Office, lindemuth@immanuelbible.net. Applications must be turned in by May 15.

Simultaneous Translation of Sunday Worship Sermons into Korean
Starting today, simultaneous translation will be available for our Korean speaking congregation at the Sunday 11am Worship Service. Receivers are available at the Worship Center Entrance.
Contact: The Korean Fellowship Translation Team,
703.635.0452, park1120@gmail.com

Grace Ministries
Grace Ministries in Arlington provides a monthly outreach to immigrants in Northern Virginia. Volunteers help unload food supply trucks from the Food Bank and bag groceries on Friday, 9:30am–3pm. Volunteers can also attend the worship service and help with food distribution on Saturday, 8–10:30am. Children of all ages are welcome to participate.
Friday, May 16 and Saturday, May 17
Contact: anamaria869@yahoo.com, 703.920.8076

Central Union Mission Food Drive
Please support our quarterly communion food drive during all services at the Braddock Road Entrance. Please bring non-perishable canned goods to stock the shelves at the mission grocery store. This collection supports a ministry for the impoverished working poor, as well as the seniors and Hispanic community of Washington, DC.
Sunday, May 18

Serving Dinner
We need teams of four to five people to serve dinner at Central Union Mission on May 24 and 31, 4–7pm. A great thing to do as a family.
Contact: deedeecollins@verizon.net

2008 Urban Immersion Outreach Team
May 15-18
Washington, DC

This week, we lift up in prayer the members serving on the Urban Immersion Outreach team serving in Washington, DC, May 15-18. This trip combines missions and service in our very own community. The team will be exposed to new situations that will challenge them in many ways. Hosted by the Center for Student Missions (CSM), they will be working in a variety of ministries serving as the hands and feet of Christ in areas including the Central Union Mission, various feeding programs, and neighborhood centers that reach children with tutoring and other assistance. They will also visit shut-ins with terminal illness and minister to homeless individuals on the streets of the city.
Please pray for our hosts, Jason and Chris of CSM, and our Immanuel team members, Lee, Ashley, Teiko, Deedee, Elizabeth, Maria, Leticia, Ron, Kenneth, and Peggy.

Prayer Requests:
1. For team members to come to know God in a new way.
2.That both those giving and receiving will be impacted by the love of Christ.
3. That God will provide all the resources needed for the team to be effective ministers and witnesses in the city, and that the team will develop a lifetime interest in helping others.

What We’re Doing

Serve at Food Depot—Saturday, May 17. We’ll meet at the church at 9:15am. We have 10 spots.
Email: ryanmorrison@comcast.net by May 14.

Bart Fischer’s Goodbye Party—Saturday, May 17, 5pm. 4123 Teton Place, 22312. Bring your own meat to grill and a side to share.
Email: suzanne@venture-online.org

Venture’s Amazing Race—May 31, 1pm. Race around DC with old or new friends for fun and prizes. Sign-up in a team of four, or individually to be put on a team.
Email: melissa.d.walsh@gmail.com

New Co-ed Bible Study for Couples and Singles—Starting Monday, May 12, 7:30pm.
Email: dan@venture-online.org

College Bible Study, Students 18–24, Sundays, 6:30pm. 4704 Forestdale Drive, Fairfax, 22032.
Email: dave.thomas@uscm.org

Venture: Single Men, Small Groups, various nights.
Email: danny@venture-online.org

Venture: Single Women, Small Groups, various nights.
Email: suzanne@venture-online.org

Venture: Married and Engaged Couples,
Small Groups, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Email: danny@venture-online.org

Questions About What We’re Doing?
Email: suzanne@venture-online.org