Welcome Message
Hey Everyone,
It’s that time of year again, the time of year when you hear sleigh bells jingling, listen to way too many Christmas Carols on the radio, eat too much food, impatiently wait for snow to fall so that you don’t have to go to work, sneak presents from hiding place to hiding place and hear the pitter patter of little feet around the house… (Your mother-in-law’s)!
And with all of the shopping, the lights, (or “shites” as my 17 month old Anna says it), eating, wrapping, hiding, partying, and Christmas movie watching, let’s not forget what the season is really about. In one short week, we will be celebrating maybe not the actually, but symbolically day Jesus was born. Even though the retail centers want us to focus on Santa, let’s not forget who is truly to be celebrated.
Take a moment this year and tell your kids the Christmas story. Let them hear it from your mouth and heart. Take a few moments and make mental pictures and memories that you will cherish for years to come. Stop for a second and actually enjoy the family that is around you right now. They will not be there forever. And spend extra time letting Jesus know that you are so thankful for HIS coming. Isn’t it amazing? A king… a baby…
He traded a throne for a stable.
He traded angels and cherubim for cows and donkeys.
He traded throngs of worshipers for shepherds.
He traded the wealth of the entire Kingdom for a little gold, frankincense and myrrh.
…His Perfect Father for a Carpenter…
…The sights, sounds and smells of heaven for a stable, (and we know what sights, sounds and SMELLS are there!)
His destiny would be forever altered as he instead of enjoying all that he was due, would bear a cross that was not HIS.
A season of giving.
A Savior with a gift!
Immanuel. A GOD who had come to be with us!
O Come Let Us Adore HIM!
This season at the Tapestry, we have made every opportunity for you to find faith during this season. Don’t rush through and don’t come to all, but see if there might be something that you feel drawn to be a part of this season and come and share faith with us!
Just scroll down to see a list of all our events. ESPECIALLY NOTICE THE Tapestry 4th Annual Christmas Party right after the evening service this weekend. Please come with a $10 gift that is fun to trade and fight over (hahahahaha) and your favorite food to share. We will be having a Potluck dinner and gift exchange!
Have a great Christmas!
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Our Coming Events!
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The Gala
Our annual Gala to raise funds for missions is January 24. Stay tuned for more information about this exciting event.
Prayer Email
Has changed to letuspray(at)tapestrychurch.org
Adoration
Worship Team Dinner
December 20 7:00 pm
Worship Team Dinner
Will be at Lighthouse Tofu in Rockville, MD.
For more info contact Jason Kim
Jasonkim(at)tapestrychurch.org
Church Services Getting Facelifts
If you haven’t seen it yet, come out during our
AM service and you will see open space for the
prophetic. Our evening service now has lamps,
tables and coffee table. VERY COOL!
“A Fresh Start” – Series 2009
Starting in January on Sunday AM’s, we will have a new
series called, “A Fresh Start.” YOU WILL WANT TO COME OUT
FOR THE SUNDAYS IN JANUARY!!!!!
Don’t you want a fresh start? Come join the Tapestry as we
together this year have one!
New Year’s Day Prayer Event at Pastor Fidelis’
This year, we will be having an prayer event
At Pastor Fidelis’ with about four other churches.
For more information, contact Pastor Fidelis at:
fidelisadinkrah(at)tapestrychurch.org
Production volunteers
We need an extra hand or two to facilitate the
set up of evening service. If you would like to
help or coordinate, please contact Daeho Kim.
daehokim(at)tapestrychurch.org
Covenant
Christmas Events (DEFINITELY CHECK THESE OUT!)
The Tapestry 4th Annual Christmas Party
December 21,
White Elephant Christmas Party
after Sunday evening service. Bring a wrapped
gift under $10 and potluck dish. (A dish that
you wish to share with the rest of the church…
just think macaroni, green beans, ham or potato
salad…)
For more information contact Patrick Kim.
patrickdkim(at)tapestrychurch.org
Jen’s Cookie Swap
December 20,
Cookie Swap at Kevin and Jen’s.
Bring 1/2 dozen cookies per attendee
and share your favorite Christmas cookies.
For more details contact
jensorrentino(at)tapestrychurch.org
Seiji & Joan’s Christmas Eve Open house
December 24, after noon,
Christmas Eve Open House at Joan and Seiji’s.
Feel free to bring your favorite Christmas dish.
For more details contact Joan at
Joanyamashita(at)tapestrychurch.org
or call 717-309-6479.
The Tapestry’s 4th Annual Christmas Day Dinner and a Movie!
December 25,
after all the presents are unwrapped
come hang out for an early dinner at
Su’s and a movie at the AMC Tysons Corner.
Contact Su at 703-989-1931
or su(at)tapestrychurch.org for more details.
Cultural
Small Groups
Will be starting up again the first full week of February.
If you have an idea for a new small group, please
Let us know!!!!
pd(at)tapestrychurch.org
New Member’s Class
We will be having a New Member’s class between services on
January 25,2008. If you are interested, please reserve a space.
We have already had 3 people show interest, so
Just come on!
Email pd(at)tapestrychurch.org for either more information
Or to reserve a spot.
Missional
Scholarships for Two of Our Missionaries
This season, we are giving funds to help some of our
missionaries in closed countries. We have elected
to send funds to have some of the leaders
trained at a school of ministry.
we will be making all details available in
print, however, we will not post these on
the website due to the sensitive nature.
Scholarships for Two of our Interns
We are further supporting Tony Dillon and David
Dirroll as they return to Gateways Beyond
Training School in Cyprus. They have been
interning with us at the Tapestry and our new
internship is giving them $500 scholarships to
continue their Ministry Educations! Keep up the
great work guys, you are making us proud!
Coat Ministry
Need coats (sleeping bags, jackets, gloves, shoes)
for DC homeless ministry. Recycle your gently
used belongings to Joan and Seiji. For more info,
contact Seiji at: seijiyamashita(at)tapestrychurch.org
Fuel
Seung and Hoang always need new volunteers. This
ministry feeds Day Workers in Langley Park on
Saturdays. It is MY FAVORITE!!!!!
(If you want to see pics, see my Facebook Profile
or Tapestry’s flickr account.)
For more info, email:
seungshin(at)tapestrychurch.org
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LINKS
PD’s Facebook (Add Him) http://www.facebook.com/people/Dustin_Hedrick/2729071
PD’s Blog http://renaissanceofasoul.com/
Tapestry’s Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kensington-MD/Tapestry-Church/11948915977
Tapestry’s Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/tapestrychurch/
Tapestry’s YouTube http://www.youtube.com/tapestrychurch
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I am ending with this article from the Experiencing God Daily Devotional for today. Read on and enjoy!
Dethroning Idols
So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed. (Acts 19:20)
Paul’s world worshiped idols. No idol was more revered in Ephesus than the goddess Diana. The great statue was housed in a magnificent temple and was recognized as one of the wonders of the world. An idol-making industry, providing a livelihood for many people, developed in Ephesus to support the widespread idolatry of the day.
Paul did not go to Ephesus to condemn those worshiping idols but to unashamedly proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. As Paul shared the truths of God, and as people were set free from sin’s , idol worship began to decline. The contrast between stone carvings and God’s power to change lives became obvious. The righteous lives of the Christians stood in stark contrast to the hedonistic practices of the idol worshipers. The victorious Christian witness was so compelling that the economy of the entire city was thrown into upheaval as idolatry diminished in favor of Christianity.
An idol is anything that diverts our devotion from God. Our society is as idolatrous as Paul’s was. Rather than worshiping statues, we choose possessions, pleasures, or careers as our gods and pour our time, finances, and energy into these things.
Each of us is called, as Paul was, to live a victorious, joyful, and purposeful Christian life in the midst of an idolatrous society. We do not have to seek out and condemn today’s idols. Rather, as we live out our Christianity, enjoying the abundant life God gives, our lives will discredit the idols around us. We may face opposition and hostility from those who are angered at the contrast between our God and theirs. People do not like to have their idols dethroned! Yet as we uphold Christ, others will see a difference and be drawn to Him and the life that He offers.
– Henry Blackaby
Blessings!
pd
Dustin Hedrick
Head Pastor
The Tapestry Vineyard Church
PO Box 2394
Kensington, MD 20891
Phone 301-251-4082 x13
Fax 240-206-3244
Email pd@tapestrychurch.com
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