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Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the weeks ahead.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Youth Missions and Kids Camp
Please pray for three upcoming events in the Children’s and Youth ministries:

• England Youth Mission Trip – June 22-July 8. Pray for our team as they travel to Coventry, England and work alongside a local church to share the gospel in the community. Pray for wisdom and open hearts to the gospel, and for safety during the trip.
• Lead the Cause Youth Mission Trip to Austin TX – June 25- July 1. Pray for our team as they learn how to share their faith and witness on the streets of Austin. Ask the Lord for protection, boldness, opportunities to share the gospel and growth in their faith.
• Kids Camp – June 26-30. Pray for this week of adventure and “superheroes.” Pray for the needed volunteers, a good time of planning and preparation, safety for the children, and changed lives.

PHIL KEAGGY IN CONCERT: Sunday, July 2 (7:00 pm, Cedar Run Community Church)
Phil Keaggy is perhaps one of the most admired guitarists in music today — a seven-time recipient of the Dove Award and Grammy Award nominee. Phil’s solo career has spanned more than 30 years, and has included over 50 solo albums, both vocal and instrumental, as well as 8 releases with his band, Glass Harp. One of the most sought-after studio guitarists, Phil also continues to sell out concerts all over the United States, with his ever-changing style, ranging from rock-and-roll to fully orchestrated instrumental compositions. Seats are limited, so purchase your ticket today ($15)! Click here for info.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Kids Camp Volunteers Still Needed
We Need You! RBC’s “Marvelous God” Kids Camp still need volunteers and we start NEXT MONDAY! Camp runs from June 26 – 30. Be a part of leading His most precious ones to Christ during this fun, energetic week. Please sign up here.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Guilford Summer Needs
New Summer Reading Program: From Jennifer Creighton the Reading Specialist at Guilford Elementary: “We are organizing a summer reading incentive program for our students at Guilford. Our librarian has offered to open the Guilford library on Thursdays throughout the summer. We would like to encourage our students to come on those days and check out books. As in incentive for coming, the students can put their name in a raffle for some special prizes.” If you are willing and able, please signup here to donate prizes or volunteer your time for the kids at Guilford Elementary. If you have any questions, contact Leigh Ann Kiendl “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

Summer School Snacks: The biggest thank you we get from the children is for the snacks! Lets continue to bless them while they are in summer school so they can focus on their work and not their hunger. If you would like to be added to the Guilford Snack Donation group, please sign up here.

Summer School Food Bags: RBC will be handing out food bags to the families in need during the three weeks of Summer School, July 10th, 17th, and 24th. This is great opportunity for us to talk to the families, understand their needs, and show them the love of Christ! We especially need bilingual volunteers. If you are able to come and help any of those dates, please contact Leigh Ann Kiendl.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! The 9:00 and 10:45 services still need a few more assistants. Please email Joan Lastova if you can serve.

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday Mornings (6:30 am, Jr. High) and Afternoons (1:00 pm, Room 236)
All women of the RBC community are invited to join together to seek God in prayer for our church, nation, neighborhoods and families. Even if you can only come for a part of the time we encourage you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Mathews.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, June 25 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, all participating donors will receive a cool superhero t-shirt. It’s part of Inova’s Be A Super Blood Donor Summer 2017 Campaign.

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, July 8 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC)
Band of brothers moves outside! Coffee and donuts under the pavilion just across the parking lot. Our focus will be praying, as Francis Chan taught us last month from Ephesians 3:19, to be filled with the fullness of God. Our breakfast crew takes a well-deserved break during July and August. Meanwhile, join us for donuts, prayer and discussion about how we can move beyond filling our limited gas tanks to expanding the charge capacity in our batteries as only God can do! All men welcome. For information, click here.

PARENTING CLASS: Parenting Principles 1 Sunday, July 16 (12:30-1:30 pm, Room 240)
Parenting Principles 1 is a one-hour overview of the foundational principles that are found in the Scriptures for raising children of all ages. This class is a prerequisite for the other parenting courses and is required for parents who desire to have their child dedicated at RBC. Register here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in CO. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT: September 29 – October 1 (Meadowkirk Retreat and Conference Center)
Save this date! Join other men from RBC for the 2017 Men’s Retreat .You can come just for the sessions or spend the night at the Retreat Center. We will hear challenging and encouraging messages from John Lynch, author of TrueFaced and other books. The retreat theme this year will be “The Power of Trust in Healing and Maturing.” Coming together as a group of men at the retreat provides a great opportunity for you to relax, reflect, recharge and grow closer to the Lord. Go to www.restonbible.org/mensretreat for more information and to register.

COUNTERPOINT: Sundays (12:00-1:15 pm, Youth Building)
Counterpoint is the Young Adults group at RBC. It is open to anyone age 18-35, whether you’re single or married. It is a safe place where people can ask questions, and discover more about Christ and what it means to be in community with His people.

ISRAEL 2017: Invitation from Kelly Minter
We’ve only got a few slots left for our 2017 Holy Land tour with Pastor Mike, Joel Rosenberg and Kelly Minter. Here’s a quick video invitation from Kelly. You can can get more information on the trip and register online here.

SAVE THE DATE
Cultivate Women’s Gathering, Featuring Kelly Minter: February 23-24, 2018

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God — Part 6 (Psalm 16)
Worship is not about us. It’s about the Lamb of God who is worthy, who is sufficient, who is necessary, and who is our inheritance. Worship is not about what you like, it is about Who you love. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy weeks ahead.

IMPORTANT SECURITY UPDATE: From Bruce Campbell and the Elder Council
Going forward there will now be visible police personnel when you enter RBC. You will also see their car parked in the front of the building. We already pay for the services of these officers to help direct traffic. entering and leaving Oakbrook Ct., so this duty does not require any additional outlay of your ministry giving. This step is being taken because of the unanimous recommendation of many current and retired law enforcement people with a broad spectrum of expertise and deep experience, as well as the initiative and research of our Facilities Director, Jon Mitchell. We are blessed they count our congregation their place of worship.

The current timing is NOT, we stress NOT tied to any recent public reports from any source or private information held by any government agency that our church or local area is at a current increased risk. Again, we are unaware of any specific threat to our church, or new general threat to our broader community or region. Stated simply, based on the current times in which we live, it is a wise step to take.

Please greet each officer warmly, and show them the respect their position and sacrifice deserves.

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY: Mom’s Connection
Mom’s Connection is a place where moms with young children can come and connect with other moms. We are grateful for the giving which supports this ministry and for the many RBCers who give generously of their time to serve our young mothers. Watch the video here.

ISRAEL 2017: Invitation from Kelly Minter
We’ve only got a few slots left for our 2017 Holy Land tour with Pastor Mike, Joel Rosenberg and Kelly Minter. Here’s a quick video invitation from Kelly. You can can get more information on the trip and register online here.

COUNTERPOINT: Sundays (12:00-1:15 pm, Youth Building)
Counterpoint is the Young Adults group at RBC. It is open to anyone age 18-35, whether you’re single or married. It is a safe place where people can ask questions, and discover more about Christ and what it means to be in community with His people.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Guilford Summer Needs
New Summer Reading Program: From Jennifer Creighton the Reading Specialist at Guilford Elementary: “We are organizing a summer reading incentive program for our students at Guilford. Our librarian has offered to open the Guilford library on Thursdays throughout the summer. We would like to encourage our students to come on those days and check out books. As in incentive for coming, the students can put their name in a raffle for some special prizes.” If you are willing and able, please signup here to donate prizes or volunteer your time for the kids at Guilford Elementary. If you have any questions, contact Leigh Ann Kiendl. “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

Summer School Snacks: The biggest thank you we get from the children is for the snacks! Lets continue to bless them while they are in summer school so they can focus on their work and not their hunger. If you would like to be added to the Guilford Snack Donation group, please sign up here.

Summer School Food Bags: RBC will be handing out food bags to the families in need during the three weeks of Summer School, July 10, 17, and 24. This is great opportunity for us to talk to the families, understand their needs, and show them the love of Christ! We especially need bilingual volunteers. If you are able to come and help any of those dates, please contact Leigh Ann Kiendl.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! The 9:00 & 10:45 services still need a few more assistants. Please email Joan Lastova if you can serve.

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Tuesday Mornings (6:30 am, Jr. High) & Afternoons (1:00 pm, Room 236)
All women of the RBC community are invited to join together to seek God in prayer for our church, nation, neighborhoods and families. Even if you can only come for a part of the time we encourage you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Mathews.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, June 25 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, all participating donors will receive a cool superhero t-shirt. It’s part of Inova’s Be A Super Blood Donor Summer 2017 Campaign. I will have a sign-up table in the foyer this Sunday.

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

PARENTING CLASS: Parenting Principles 1 Sunday, July 16 (12:30-1:30 pm, Room 240)
Parenting Principles 1 is a one-hour overview of the foundational principles that are found in the Scriptures for raising children of all ages. This class is a prerequisite for the other parenting courses and is required for parents who desire to have their child dedicated at RBC. Register here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in Colorado. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

ANNUAL MEN’S RETREAT: September 29 – October 1 (Meadowkirk Retreat and Conference Center)
Save this date! Join other men from RBC for the 2017 Men’s Retreat .You can come just for the sessions or spend the night at the Retreat Center. We will hear challenging and encouraging messages from John Lynch, author of TrueFaced and other books. The retreat theme this year will be “The Power of Trust in Healing and Maturing.” Coming together as a group of men at the retreat provides a great opportunity for you to relax, reflect, recharge and grow closer to the Lord. Go to www.restonbible.org/mensretreat for more information and to register.

CALLING ALL SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
Yes, we still need your junk! Can you provide us with precious set materials like electrical parts, street signage, test tube-ish items, science poster or anything science lab-like? It doesn’t need to be working or complete – broken is practically required. To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Cultivate Women’s Gathering, Featuring Kelly Minter: February 23-24, 2018

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God — Part 5 (Psalm 103)
Regardless of what I think, feel, or am experiencing, God is worthy to be praised for what He has done, is doing, and will do. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders, and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy weeks ahead.

THANK YOU FROM GUILFORD ELEMENTARY: End of the Year Celebration
Last Friday, the staff and children at Guilford honored RBC with a thank you breakfast celebration. The teachers provided the wonderful spread, the staff gifted RBC with a picture with notes from the teachers, and the children read poems, sang songs, and gave us a tour of the school. Lauren Sprowls, the Principal at Guilford, said that “our school could not run without the help of RBC and we thank you and pray for you.” Your generosity to the school has made a huge impact on our community and God was truly glorified at Guilford Elementary this year! Thank you!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Guilford Summer Needs
New Summer Reading Program: From Jennifer Creighton, the Reading Specialist at Guilford Elementary: “We are organizing a summer reading incentive program for our students at Guilford. Our librarian has offered to open the Guilford library on Thursdays throughout the summer. We would like to encourage our students to come on those days and check out books. As in incentive for coming, the students can put their name in a raffle for some special prizes.” If you are willing and able, please sign up here to donate prizes or volunteer your time for the kids at Guilford Elementary. If you have any questions, contact Leigh Ann Kiendl “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

Summer School Snacks: The biggest thank you we get from the children is for the snacks! Lets continue to bless them while they are in summer school so they can focus on their work and not their hunger. If you would like to be added to the Guilford Snack Donation group, please sign up here.

Summer School Food Bags: RBC will be handing out food bags to the families in need during the three weeks of Summer School, July 10th, 17th, and 24th. This is great opportunity for us to talk to the families, understand their needs, and show them the love of Christ! We especially need bilingual volunteers. If you are able to come and help any of those dates, please contact Leigh Ann Kiendl.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! The 9:00 and 10:45 services still need a few more preschool and grade school leaders. Please email Joan Lastova if you can serve.

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, June 10 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC).
This month we’ll highlight “The Portal,” a weekly men’s group that focuses on how to apply topics relevant to men. We will feature a true “Portal experience” during this month’s gathering as we discuss a video from Francis Chan’s teaching on Ephesians 3:14-19 and what it means to be “filled with the fullness of God.” All men are welcomed. Click here to register and for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, June 25 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, all participating donors will receive a cool superhero t-shirt. It’s part of Inova’s Be A Super Blood Donor Summer 2017 Campaign.

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

PARENTING CLASS: Parenting Principles 1 Sunday, July 16 (12:30-1:30 pm, Room 240)
Parenting Principles 1 is a one-hour overview of the foundational principles that are found in the Scriptures for raising children of all ages. This class is a prerequisite for the other parenting courses and is required for parents who desire to have their child dedicated at RBC. Register here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in Colorado. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni. The deadline for financial aid requests is June 23.

ISRAEL 2017: An Invitation from Joel Rosenberg 
Please consider joining Pastor Mike and many others from the RBC family on a very special tour of the Holy Land. Only a few spots remain! Here’s a video invite from Joel Rosenberg, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. You can get more information about booking at www.restonbible.org/israel.

FREE BIBLE APP FROM THE GIDEONS!
The Gideon Bible App offers mobile access to Scripture in a multitude of languages including text and dramatized audio Bibles so you can read and listen to the Bible in your own language. Click here to find out more, then spread the word about God’s Word!

CALLING ALL SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
Yes, we still need your junk! Can you provide us with precious set materials like electrical parts, street signage, test tube-ish items, science poster or anything science lab-like? It doesn’t need to be working or complete – broken is practically required. To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1
Cultivate Women’s Gathering, Featuring Kelly Minter: February 23-24, 2018

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God – Part 4 (Psalm 23)
Experience does not define what is true, but what is true defines experience. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy weeks ahead.

INTRODUCING JIM SUPP – Our New Pastor of Fellowship Groups
Jim will officially begin his role as our new Pastor of Fellowship Groups this Sunday, June 4. Jim will oversee our Shepherd Group, Men’s, and Women’s ministries. If you missed the in-service announcement, you can watch the announcement here. Please welcome Jim, his wife Sharon and their children Natalie and Adam as you see them around the RBC campus!

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY: AWANA
We are so grateful for a church that gives so much of their time, treasure and talent to pour the gospel and the Word of God into the lives of our children. Here’s a quick video from Mike Meyers, our Pastor of Family Life, on our AWANA kids program. RBC, thank you for being a generous church!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! The 9:00 & 10:45 services still need a few more preschool and grade school leaders. Please email Joan Lastova if you can serve.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: Host Families Needed This Summer
As you may know, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has a wooden bat college baseball team (Herndon Braves). Each summer they bring in college players from across the country and they need host families to make it all work. This year, they have more players coming in than they have host families. (In years past, many of the players played locally and already had housing; however, this year they have more out of town players.) If you are interested in hosting a player or two, please read the attached letter below, which has further details.

FREE BIBLE APP FROM THE GIDEONS!
The Gideon Bible App offers mobile access to Scripture in a multitude of languages including text and dramatized Audio Bibles so you can read and listen to the Bible in your own language. Click here to find out more, then spread the word about God’s Word!

WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB: Messy Beautiful Friendship by Christine Hoover
Both sessions (plus an added third one) are now closed. Praise God for the outstanding response!

8TH GRADE RISE UP SUNDAY: June 4
Current 8th graders – the Class of 2021 – will move up to join the Sr. High youth group on June 4. There is a gathering of all 8th grade students and their parents at 10:15 am that morning at the youth building. Meet in the parking lot for coffee and snacks. At 10:45, students are invited to join the regular Sunday AmGAP service while parents will meet with Bob Shull and the Sr. High staff for an introduction to the Sr. High ministry. Parents are welcome to stay afterwards for AmGAP.

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Beginning Tuesday, June 6
The women’s prayer group will begin meeting two times every Tuesday: From 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Jr High room and from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Room 236. All women of the RBC community are invited to join together to seek God in prayer for our church, nation, neighborhoods and families. Even if you can only come for a part of the time we encourage you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Mathews.

WORKFORCE MINISTRIES: Thursday, June 8 (12:00-1:00 pm, AOL – Seriff Auditorium)
“Will We Be Silenced” is the topic for our next Workforce Ministries event. Michael P. Farris is president and CEO of Alliance Defending Freedom. He brings to the role a remarkably diverse background as an effective litigator, educator, public advocate, pastor, and wide recognition for his successful work on both the national and international stage. Farris was founding president of both the Home School Legal Defense Association (1983) and Patrick Henry College (2000). Please RSVP to www.workforceministries.com to attend this free event, so that we can get an accurate count for meals.

MOM’S CONNECTION FELLOWSHIP: Friday, June 9 (9:30-11:30 am, Youth Building)
Registration is now open for our last Friday Morning Fellowship of the year! If you have come to realize that men and women are very different it would stand to reason it had to have started somewhere. The reality that little boys and little girls are different is not lost on moms and on Friday we’ll be talking about their unique needs and how you can know them by God’s grace. Back by popular demand, we’ll be hearing from Paul Goodnight on the subject of “The Difference In Raising Boys and Girls.” Registration is open until Sunday, June 4. Childcare is available for children 6 months and up while infants are invited to attend with their mothers. Register HERE!

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, June 10 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC).
This month we’ll highlight “The Portal”, a weekly men’s group that focuses on how to apply topics relevant to men. We will feature a true “Portal experience” during this month’s gathering as we discuss a video from Francis Chan’s teaching on Ephesians 3:14-19 and what it means to be “filled with the fullness of God”. All men are welcomed. Click here to register and for more information.

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, June 25 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, all participating donors will receive a cool superhero t-shirt. It’s part of Inova’s Be A Super Blood Donor Summer 2017 Campaign.

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

PARENTING CLASS: Parenting Principles 1 Sunday, July 16 (12:30-1:30 pm, Room 240)
Parenting Principles 1 is a one-hour overview of the foundational principles that are found in the Scriptures for raising children of all ages. This class is a prerequisite for the other parenting courses and is required for parents who desire to have their child dedicated at RBC. Register here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in CO. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

ISRAEL 2017: An Invitation from Joel Rosenberg 
Please consider joining Pastor Mike and many others from the RBC family on a very special tour of the Holy Land. Only a few spots remain! Here’s a video invite from Joel Rosenberg, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. You can get more information about booking at www.restonbible.org/israel.

CALLING ALL SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
Yes, we still need your junk! Can you provide us with precious set materials like electrical parts, street signage, test tube-ish items, science poster or anything science lab-like? It doesn’t need to be working or complete – broken is practically required. To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1
Cultivate Women’s Gathering, Featuring Kelly Minter: February 23-24, 2018

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God — Part 3 (Psalm 19)
Nature testifies, the Word of God specifies, and experience gratifies. And everything is satisfied in the person of Christ. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy weeks ahead.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Video available
The Men’s Summit presentation from Monday night (minus the Q&A portion) is available to listen to or watch by clicking here.

INTRODUCING JIM SUPP – Our New Pastor of Fellowship Groups
This past Sunday, Jim Supp was introduced as the new RBC Pastor of Fellowship Groups, a position that will oversee the Shepherd Group, Men’s, and Women’s ministries. Jim will officially begin in this role on June 4. If you weren’t able to attend services on Sunday, you can watch the announcement here. Please welcome Jim and his wife Sharon as you see them around the RBC campus!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! The 9:00 & 10:45 services still need three more preschool leaders and four more grade school leaders. Please see Joan in the lobby this Sunday after services or email her.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Hannah Yearick or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE: Host Families Needed This Summer
As you may know, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has a wooden bat college baseball team (Herndon Braves). Each summer they bring in college players from across the country and they need host families to make it all work. This year, they have more players coming in than they have host families. (In years past, many of the players played locally and already had housing; however, this year they have more out of town players.) If you are interested in hosting a player or two, please read the attached letter below, which has further details.

WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB: Messy Beautiful Friendship by Christine Hoover
Messy Beautiful Friendship explores the complexities and joys of adult friendship between Christian women. Women long for deep and lasting friendships but often find them challenging to make. The private angst they feel regarding friendship often translates into their own insecurity and isolation. We need a fresh, biblical vision for friendship that allows for the messiness of our lives and the realities of our schedules. With stories of real, everyday friendships and guidance drawn from Scripture, Messy Beautiful Friendship encourages women to intentionally and purposefully invest in one of the most rewarding relationships God has given us. The Monday evening group is now FULL but we still have one that will meet at Ridgetop Coffee in Sterling on Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:30 am June 15-August 3. To register for the Thursday morning group click here. Questions? Email Victoria Ro.

STARTING POINT ORIENTATION: Sunday, May 28 (after each service, Room 222)
Are you starting a journey with God? Do you have doubts and questions about God? Join us this Sunday immediately after each service at a Starting Point Orientation. Go to www.restonbible.org/startingpoint for information or to watch an informational video. No commitment is required.

COUNTERPOINT ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY COOKOUT: Monday, May 29 (4-8 pm, Smith home)
Join us for our annual RBC Young Adults Memorial Day Cookout hosted by Eric Smith. Hotdogs and hamburgers provided; please bring a dessert, side, or drink to share. RSVP by Saturday, May 27, to renae708@gmail.com.

8TH GRADE RISE UP SUNDAY: June 4
Current 8th graders – the Class of 2021 – will move up to join the Sr. High youth group on June 4. There is a gathering of all 8th grade students and their parents at 10:15 am that morning at the youth building. Meet in the parking lot for coffee and snacks. At 10:45, students are invited to join the regular Sunday AM GAP service while parents will meet with Bob Shull and the Sr. High staff for an introduction to the Sr. High ministry. Parents are welcome to stay afterwards for AmGAP.

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Beginning Tuesday, June 6
The women’s prayer group will begin meeting two times every Tuesday: From 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Jr High room and from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Room 236. All women of the RBC community are invited to join together to seek God in prayer for our church, nation, neighborhoods and families. Even if you can only come for a part of the time we encourage you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Mathews.

MOM’S CONNECTION FELLOWSHIP: Friday, June 9 (9:30-11:30 am, Youth Building)
Registration is now open for our last Friday Morning Fellowship of the year! If you have come to realize that men and women are very different it would stand to reason it had to have started somewhere. The reality that little boys and little girls are different is not lost on moms and on Friday we’ll be talking about their unique needs and how you can know them by God’s grace. Back by popular demand, we’ll be hearing from Paul Goodnight on the subject of “The Difference In Raising Boys and Girls.” Registration is open until Sunday, June 4. Childcare is available for children 6 months and up while infants are invited to attend with their mothers. Register HERE!

BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, June 25 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. Also, all participating donors will receive a cool superhero t-shirt. It’s part of Inova’s Be A Super Blood Donor Summer 2017 Campaign.

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in CO. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. Please note that registration will be closed when we reach our maximum capacity (as we did last year). If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni or call 703-404-5039. Early registration deadline is June 1. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

ISRAEL 2017: An Invitation from Joel Rosenberg 
Please consider joining Pastor Mike and many others from the RBC family on a very special tour of the Holy Land. Only a few spots remain! Here’s a video invite from Joel Rosenberg, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. You can get more information about booking at www.restonbible.org/israel.

CALLING ALL SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
Yes, we still need your junk! Can you provide us with precious set materials like electrical parts, street signage, test tube-ish items, science poster or anything science lab-like? It doesn’t need to be working or complete – broken is practically required. To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1
Cultivate Women’s Gathering, Featuring Kelly Minter: February 23-24, 2018

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God — Part 2
The Bible does not hide from us the reality of real people going through real hardships. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, “How long, O Lord?” has been the cry of humanity. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy Spring weeks ahead.

PRAISE ITEM: ESL Graduation and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
On Tuesday, May 9, International Connection held its annual Volunteer Appreciation Dinner to honor those who serve in the English as a second language program. From teachers to homework helpers to childcare workers and the hospitality team – all were there to recount the blessings and best memories from the last 8 months of ministry. Forty-two people attended, enjoyed a meal and spent time thanking God for how He is making an impact in our international community. Over 100 students received certificates for completing the program this year!

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! QUEST has many awesome opportunities. Flexible leaders, assistants,and floaters needed for BABYQUEST, preschool/grade school QUEST and Courage QUEST. Welcoming greeters for visitors are also needed. Please email Joan Lastova.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Hannah Yearick or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

WOMEN’S SUMMER BOOK CLUB: Messy Beautiful Friendship by Christine Hoover
Messy Beautiful Friendship explores the complexities and joys of adult friendship between Christian women. Women long for deep and lasting friendships but often find them challenging to make. The private angst they feel regarding friendship often translates into their own insecurity and isolation. We need a fresh, biblical vision for friendship that allows for the messiness of our lives and the realities of our schedules. With stories of real, everyday friendships and guidance drawn from Scripture, Messy Beautiful Friendship encourages women to intentionally and purposefully invest in one of the most rewarding relationships God has given us. There will be two groups, one meeting in a home in the Herndon/Reston area June 12-July 31 on Monday evenings and one at Ridgetop Coffee in Sterling on Thursday mornings June 15-August 3. To register for the Monday night group click here. Questions? Email Marsha Mathews. To register for the Thursday morning group click here. Questions? Email Victoria Ro.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Monday, May 22 (6:30-9:00 pm)
It is time to act together! Learn about a threat in your neighborhood – sex and labor human trafficking …and what you can do about it! Become aware of the risk to our teen aged daughters (and sons) and the specific actions we can all take. As protectors of our homes, we men need to be aware of the signs and drivers, to inform others, to assure victims receive care and to work on eradication. The panel of speakers at this Summit includes, Detective Bill Woolf, NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force, Howie Levin, Director, NoVA Human Trafficking Initiative and Pastor Brent Breining, Men’s Ministry Pastor, The Lighthouse Fellowship Church, Alexandria, VA. It is important that each of us invite other men to join us at this significant event. Use this video link, https://vimeo.com/217526553 in your invitation. Please register HERE

DAD & KIDS CAMPOUT: June 2-4 (Pohick Bay Regional Park)
Load up your kids and camping gear, and join us for an unforgettable weekend in the woods. It will be a weekend of bonfires, sleeping under the stars, and just plain fun! The adventures are great and small with all the group games, campfire-songs, hot dog and marshmallow roast, and Sunday morning worship. It’s a special opportunity to disconnect from daily distractions, create life-long memories with your kids, and get to know other dads at RBC. The cost is $25 per camper. To register or for more information, click here.

8TH GRADE RISE UP SUNDAY: June 4
Current 8th graders – the Class of 2021 – will move up to join the Sr. High youth group on June 4. There is a gathering of all 8th grade students and their parents at 10:15 am that morning at the youth building. Meet in the parking lot for coffee and snacks. At 10:45, students are invited to join the regular Sunday AM GAP service while parents will meet with Bob Shull and the Sr. High staff for an introduction to the Sr. High ministry. Parents are welcome to stay afterwards for AmGAP.

WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP: Beginning Tuesday, June 6
The women’s prayer group will begin meeting two times every Tuesday: From 6:30 to 7:30 am in the Jr High room and from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in Room 236. All women of the RBC community are invited to join together to seek God in prayer for our church, nation, neighborhoods and families. Even if you can only come for a part of the time we encourage you to join us! If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Mathews.

SENIOR HONORS BANQUET: Friday, June 9 (6:30-9:30 pm) Deadline to notify us is May 21.
If you have a graduating senior, you are invited to join us for a Senior Honors Banquet held here at RBC. The dress is semi-formal and the cost is $12.00 per person ($6.00 for children under 12). Your graduate’s meal is free as our honored guest. This is a special evening to honor our graduating seniors as they mark this important milestone in their lives. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Donna Pedroni,

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in CO. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. Please note that registration will be closed when we reach our maximum capacity (as we did last year). If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni or call 703-404-5039. Early registration deadline is June 1. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

ISRAEL 2017: An Invitation from Joel Rosenberg 
Please consider joining Pastor Mike and many others from the RBC family on a very special tour of the Holy Land. Only a few spots remain! Here’s a video invite from Joel Rosenberg, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. You can get more information about booking at www.restonbible.org/israel.

RESOURCES: Marriage Booster with Paul Goodnight
If you missed the last Marriage Booster event or want to listen again, the audio and video from Paul’s message are now available online.

CALLING ALL SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
Yes, we still need your junk! Can you provide us with precious set materials like electrical parts, street signage, test tube-ish items, science poster or anything science lab-like? It doesn’t need to be working or complete – broken is practically required. To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Blood Drive: June 25
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1

SUNDAY REWIND: Psalms: Getting to Know the Ways of God — Part 1
Meditation is the mother of insight. Meditating on the Psalms can help us discern between the “way of the righteous” and the “way of the wicked.” Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy Spring weeks ahead.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Guilford Elementary

• The 4th grade team at Guilford is looking for a Shepherd Group to make cupcakes for their end of the year picnic, carnival style! They are in need of 5-7 dozen cupcakes of various flavors. If your Shepherd Group would be interested in helping, please email Leigh Ann.
• Do you have any shorts for kids sizes 6, 8, or 10? The clinic at Guilford is in immediate need of these extra clothing items for students. Please email Leigh Ann to arrange pickup or drop your items off at the Guilford table in the lobby.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! QUEST has many awesome opportunities. Flexible leaders, assistants,and floaters needed for BABYQUEST, preschool/grade school QUEST and Courage QUEST. Welcoming greeters for visitors are also needed. Please email Joan Lastova.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Hannah Yearick or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

GREAT GAP COOKOUT ON (RAIN OR SHINE) THIS SATURDAY- NEW LOCATION
Never Fear! The Great Gap Cookout will be held rain or shine this Saturday, May 13, BUT, the location is being moved to the RBC Youth Building. The time is still 5:00-9:00 pm, and, for the most part, everything will remain the same but be indoors. So now it is the Great Gap Cook “In”!

ISRAEL 2017: An Invitation from Joel Rosenberg 
Please consider joining Pastor Mike and many others from the RBC family on a very special tour of the Holy Land. Only a few spots remain! Here’s a video invite from Joel Rosenberg, just outside the walls of Jerusalem. You can get more information about booking at www.restonbible.org/israel.

RESOURCES: Marriage Booster with Paul Goodnight
If you missed the last Marriage Booster event or want to listen again, the audio and video from Paul’s message are now available online.

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, May 13 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC)
Join us to hear Derrick Ellison with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Derrick is a Loudoun County native and has been working with FCA since 2012. He serves as the Multi-Area Director for Northern Virginia and DC FCA. Derrick played over ten years of minor league baseball and was blessed to reach Triple-A with the New York Mets. Derrick’s desire is to impact the lives of Coaches and Athletes in Loudoun County so they too can share their faith in locker rooms, on the field, and on their local campuses. Click HERE to register and for more information.

MOM’S CONNECTION: Friday, May 19 (9:30-11:30 am, Youth Building)
Registration for our May 19 Friday Fellowship is now open! This month will be a little different as we take time to share with one another about what God has been doing in our lives over the last year through Mom’s Connection. We’ll also have a chance to share suggestions for summer activities and will have more time to fellowship with one another. Lastly, we have some BIG ANNOUNCEMENTS for you that you don’t want to miss! Registration is open until Monday, May 15 in celebration of Mother’s Day! Childcare is available for children 6 months and up while infants are invited to attend with their mothers. Register here for the fellowship and childcare if needed.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Monday, May 22 (6:30-9:00 pm)
The darkness of human trafficking, preying primarily on our young girls 12-17, unbelievably surrounds us here in our families and communities in Northern Virginia. NOVA is a major hub for this form of modern slavery. Sadly, its most common form – Teen Sex Trafficking. Join us as we hear from Detective Bill Woolf, NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force and Howie Levin, NOVA Human Trafficking Initiative, to see how we as men should be aware of the risk to our daughters and how we can inform others. Register HERE.

DAD & KIDS CAMPOUT: June 2-4 (Pohick Bay Regional Park)
Load up your kids and camping gear, and join us for an unforgettable weekend in the woods. It will be a weekend of bonfires, sleeping under the stars, and just plain fun! The adventures are great and small with all the group games, campfire-songs, hot dog and marshmallow roast, and Sunday morning worship. It’s a special opportunity to disconnect from daily distractions, create life-long memories with your kids, and get to know other dads at RBC. The cost is $25 per camper. To register or for more information, click here.

8TH GRADE RISE UP SUNDAY: June 4
Current 8th graders – the Class of 2021 – will move up to join the Sr. High youth group on June 4. There is a gathering of all 8th grade students and their parents at 10:15 am that morning at the youth building. Meet in the parking lot for coffee and snacks. At 10:45, students are invited to join the regular Sunday AM GAP service while parents will meet with Bob Shull and the Sr. High staff for an introduction to the Sr. High ministry. Parents are welcome to stay afterwards for AmGAP.

SENIOR HONORS BANQUET: Friday, June 9 (6:30-9:30 pm) Deadline to notify us is May 21.
If you have a graduating senior, you are invited to join us for a Senior Honors Banquet held here at RBC. The dress is semi-formal and the cost is $12.00 per person ($6.00 for children under 12). Your graduate’s meal is free as our honored guest. This is a special evening to honor our graduating seniors as they mark this important milestone in their lives. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Donna Pedroni,

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the Director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in CO. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. Please note that registration will be closed when we reach our maximum capacity (as we did last year). If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni or call 703-404-5039. Early registration deadline is June 1. The deadline for Financial Aid requests is June 23.

BRING US SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
I hope you held back on us last year because we need your junk again this year too! We are looking for items for a secret lab display (think BatCave, here). Items could include:

• Electronic parts
• Traffic lights and street signs
• Lab coats
• Test tubes and beakers
• Science posters
• Science stuff in general that look cool!

To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1

SUNDAY REWIND: Alive
Christ came that we might have life, and have it to the full. Do you want life? Will you fight to stay alive? Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon. Please note: the current video does not include the live drama portion due to music licensing restrictions. We are attempting to clear this up so that the skit can be shown in a future Update.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy Spring weeks ahead.

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY: Thank You From Guilford Elementary
Because of your generosity, a family in need has clothes! Because of your generosity, kids won’t be hungry when they take their SOLs! Ms. Karen (Guidance Counselor), Ms. Lauren (Principal), and Ms. Dawn (4th grade teacher) say THANK YOU!

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY: Family Mission Brazil
This past Spring Break, a missions team from RBC joined a team of Brazilians that included several RBC-supported missionaries working through Open Arms Worldwide. The teams partnered with a tribal church in the village of Limão Verde in order to serve families and reach children with the gospel of Jesus. Thank you for your generosity in sending them and praying for the ongoing work there. Here’s a short recap.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year-long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! QUEST has many awesome opportunities. Flexible leaders, assistants,and floaters needed for BABYQUEST, preschool/grade school QUEST and Courage QUEST. Welcoming greeters for visitors are also needed. Please email Joan Lastova.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Hannah Yearick or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN
Thanks to everyone that took a bottle home to fill with change for Sanctity of Life Ministries. If you have not yet done so, please bring your bottles back to RBC no later than May 7. To those who have already turned in their bottles – thank you!

AWANA AWARDS CEREMONY: Date Change
The Awana awards ceremony has to be postponed until Sunday, May 21 because of a back order for the awards.

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, May 13 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC)
Join us to hear Derrick Ellison with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Derrick is a Loudoun County native and has been working with FCA since 2012. He serves as the multi-area director for Northern Virginia and DC FCA. Derrick played over ten years of minor league baseball and was blessed to reach Triple-A with the New York Mets. Derrick’s desire is to impact the lives of coaches and athletes in Loudoun County so they too can share their faith in locker rooms, on the field, and on their local campuses. Click HERE to register and for more information.

MOM’S CONNECTION: Friday, May 19 (9:30-11:30 am, Youth Building)
Our fellowships are for moms of ALL ages. Each fellowship includes a speaker and lots of time to connect with other moms. Coffee and snacks are served. Register here for the fellowship and childcare if needed.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Monday, May 22 (6:30-9:00 pm)
The darkness of human trafficking, preying primarily on our young girls 12-17, unbelievably surrounds us here in our families and communities in Northern Virginia. NOVA is a major hub for this form of modern slavery. Sadly, its most common form – Teen Sex Trafficking. Join us as we hear from Detective Bill Woolf, NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force and Howie Levin, NOVA Human Trafficking Initiative, to see how we as men should be aware of the risk to our daughters and how we can inform others. Register HERE.

DAD & KIDS CAMPOUT: June 2-4 (Pohick Bay Regional Park)
Load up your kids and camping gear, and join us for an unforgettable weekend in the woods. It will be a weekend of bonfires, sleeping under the stars, and just plain fun! The adventures are great and small with all the group games, campfire-songs, hot dog and marshmallow roast, and Sunday morning worship. It’s a special opportunity to disconnect from daily distractions, create life-long memories with your kids, and get to know other dads at RBC. The cost is $25 per camper. To register or for more information, click here.

SENIOR HONORS BANQUET: Friday, June 9 (6:30-9:30 pm) Deadline to notify us is May 21.
If you have a graduating senior, you are invited to join us for a Senior Honors Banquet held here at RBC. The dress is semi-formal and the cost is $12.00 per person ($6.00 for children under 12). Your graduate’s meal is free as our honored guest. This is a special evening to honor our graduating seniors as they mark this important milestone in their lives. If you are interested in participating or have questions, please email Donna Pedroni,

KIDS CAMP: June 26-30 (9:30 am – 12:15 pm)
Are your kids ready for an adventure? Kids entering 1st grade through 6th grade are invited to join us for a week of games, art, music and superhero action while we explore the identity of our one true Superhero and how we can be a part of the Righteous League. For more information and to register, please click here.

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP: An Investment into your son/daughter’s spiritual health! July 23-29
The annual RBC Youth Summer Camp takes our teens into the Word of God to help them “own their faith” and prepare them to live and take a stand in the world. The theme for this summer is “THE MYSTERY.” Our speaker, Frank Cirone, is the director of the Ravenscrest Chalet Bible School in Colorado. To register or to get more details about the camp, click here. Please note that registration will be closed when we reach our maximum capacity (as we did last year). If you have questions, e-mail Donna Pedroni or call 703-404-5039. Early registration deadline is June 1. The deadline for financial aid requests is June 23.

VISIT THE HOLY LAND IN 2017: October 23 – November 4
If you’re considering joining Pastor Mike, Joel Rosenberg, Kelly Minter, and other RBC families in Israel this fall, don’t consider for too long! Reserve your spot before this trip is full.

BRING US SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
I hope you held back on us last year because we need your junk again this year too! We are looking for items for a secret lab display (think BatCave, here). Items could include:

• Electronic parts
• Traffic lights and street signs
• Lab coats
• Test tubes and beakers
• Science posters
• Science stuff in general that look cool!

To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Men’s Retreat: September 29 – October 1

SUNDAY REWIND: What I Say and What You Hear
A Christian believes in the finished work of Christ. A merely religious person believes in finishing the work of Christ. Don’t take the bait. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we look to the busy Spring weeks ahead.

A ROBUST THANK YOU!
The logistics for Easter Sunday went remarkably well because of all the volunteers and especially because of individuals and families who rose up early and came to the 7:15 service. Since we relocated RBC to Sterling seven years ago, the largest number of people attending the earliest service on Easter was 404. Optimistically, we hoped for 500, which would allow us to better handle the usually crowded next two services. You exceeded all expectations and hopes, with 879 of you coming at 7:15. This allowed everything to be in wonderful balance the rest of the morning. 933 attended the 9:00 service and 734 the 11:00. What a blessing your cooperation is!

PRAYER REQUEST AND LAST-MINUTE NEED
On Saturday, over 200 volunteers will work on over 60 jobs in an attempt to raise money to support the 50 students and adults serving on 5 youth missions teams this summer. Please pray for safety and good weather! Thanks for your prayers and financial support!

CELEBRATING GENEROSITY: Bike Project in Nicaragua
Through your generosity, here is one way the Lord is impacting lives with the gospel in Nicaragua.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Ashley Ramsey or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Summer Quest Volunteers
Wondering how to minister to our year long QUEST volunteers? Encourage them to take a summer break! Sign up to serve this summer with QUEST Children’s Ministry! QUEST has many awesome opportunities. Flexible leaders, assistants,and floaters needed for BABYQUEST, preschool/grade school QUEST and Courage QUEST. Welcoming greeters for visitors are also needed. Please email Joan Lastova.

ALS
ALS interpretation is available by request during the 9:00 am service. For more information, click here.

STARTING POINT ORIENTATION: Sunday, April 23 (Room 222)
Are you starting a journey with God? Do you have doubts and questions about God? Join us this Sunday immediately after each service for a Starting Point Orientation. Click here for information or to watch an informational video. No commitment is required.

SPRING MARRIAGE BOOSTER: Friday, April 28
Join us as Paul Goodnight, RBC Pastor of Counseling, will be speaking on “I Will – The Power of Commitment.” Many marriages start out with promise and then end up with two people living as functional roommates. This does not have to be the case for your marriage. There are choices every couple can make each day to safeguard against the result of settling for “roommate world” or worse. To help us with the planning, register HERE.

NEWCOMER’S ORIENTATION: Sunday, April 30 (10:30 am, Room 240.)
Whether you visited RBC recently or months ago, we would like the opportunity to get to know you better and more thoroughly introduce you to RBC. At this event, there will be time for you to ask questions, meet some of our pastors and elders, and have time to talk about what we believe and introduce you to our various ministries, so you can be more informed as you consider your involvement here at RBC.

REGULAR BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, April 30 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be a sign-up table in the foyer this Sunday so drop by to ask questions or sign up.

BAND OF BROTHERS BREAKFAST: Saturday, May 13 (8:00-9:30 am, CFC)
Join us to hear Derrick Ellison with Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Derrick is a Loudoun County native and has been working with FCA since 2012. He serves as the Multi-Area Director for Northern Virginia and DC FCA. Derrick played over ten years of minor league baseball and was blessed to reach Triple-A with the New York Mets. Derrick’s desire is to impact the lives of Coaches and Athletes in Loudoun County so they too can share their faith in locker rooms, on the field, and on their local campuses. Click HERE to register and for more information.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Monday, May 22 (6:30-9:00 pm)
The darkness of human trafficking, preying primarily on our young girls 12-17, unbelievably surrounds us here in our families and communities in Northern Virginia. NOVA is a major hub for this form of modern slavery. Sadly, its most common form – Teen Sex Trafficking. Join us as we hear from Detective Bill Woolf, NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force and Howie Levin, NOVA Human Trafficking Initiative, to see how we as men should be aware of the risk to our daughters and how we can inform others. Register HERE.

VISIT THE HOLY LAND IN 2017: October 23 – November 4
If you’re considering joining Pastor Mike, Joel Rosenberg, Kelly Minter, and other RBC families in Israel this fall, don’t consider for too long! Reserve your spot before this trip is full.

BRING US SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
I hope you held back on us last year because we need your junk again this year too! We are looking for items for a secret lab display (think BatCave, here). Items could include:

• Electronic parts
• Traffic lights and street signs
• Lab coats
• Test tubes and beakers
• Science posters
• Science stuff in general that look cool!

To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

SAVE THE DATE
Dad & Kids Campout: June 2
Youth Summer Camp: July 23-29

SUNDAY REWIND: Easter Message – Through the Cross
In order to go from death unto life, you have to go through the cross. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.

Blessings from the Staff, Elders and Deacons of Reston Bible Church. Here’s a look at some opportunities coming up in the life of our church as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

EASTER
Join us as we celebrate our Risen Savior on Easter Sunday, April 16, at 7:15, 9:00, or 11:00 am.

PRAYER REQUEST: Brazil Team
The team departs this Saturday at 7 pm from Dulles. They will arrive in Benevides around 2:30 on Sunday and return on Wednesday, April 26 around 11 am. Please pray that their luggage/tools will arrive on time and that they will be able to complete the house build in a timely manner. It is a larger house and they have a small team of 6. (Chris Smith, Debbie Smith, Kelly Smith, Dave McKernan, Ewen Riordan and Daniel McCurdy). Pray that they can be a blessing and encouragement to the ministry, the community, and especially to the family they are building the home for. The mother of the family unexpectedly passed away a few weeks ago and the family is in great pain. They hope that the house will be an encouragement to them and draw them to Christ. To their knowledge, only the fourteen year old daughter is a believer. The ministry and house build is in the Flowers Estate with RBC-supported missionaries Marcelo and Holly Vieira.

SPRING CLEAN PROJECT: 10 Jobs Still Needed – Deadline to register is today!!
Look around your house to see if there is some mulching, raking, gardening, inside cleaning, car washing, or other simple projects around your house that we can help you to complete! This is a GREAT way to get that work done AND help support the Youth mission trips in a practical way! Our annual Spring Clean event is on April 22. The teams are raising funds to go on one of the four Youth Mission Trips: Austin, England, Brazil, and Haiti. There are 74 people raising a total of $100,000+ to go on these four trips. Will you please help reduce the cost Go online here to provide a job. Watch this to see how the money raised will be used!

RBC BOOKSTORE UPDATE
As you may have noticed our bookstore is getting a fresh new look and improved flow! Along with the new layout, updated signage, and new flow pattern, we will also have bags on hand for your purchases. In order to accomplish all this, we will be asking that only those interested in browsing and purchasing our resources visit the bookstore after the services. We will be working hard to keep the bookstore paths clear and will be helping you to find seats in the sanctuary or the lobby and directing children to Quest or the Cry Room during services. We hope these changes, and several more to come, will make it easier for those looking for resources to freely browse our bookstore. Please note, the RBC Bookstore will be closed on Easter Sunday.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Host Team
We would love to have you join us in being the hands and faces that greet and serve the many attendees and guests on Sunday mornings. We have openings for people on the Greeting, Coffee, and Parking Teams. Please email Ashley Ramsey or go to www.restonbible.org/volunteer for more information.

OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE: Baby Quest Volunteers
RBC’s nursery is in need of volunteers of all ages who can serve on Sunday mornings. The commitment is flexible. Just sign up for the dates you are available. For more information contact Emily Holt.

MOM’S CONNECTION FELLOWSHIP: Friday, April 21 (9:30-11:30 am, Youth Building)
Mom’s Connection Fellowships are for moms of all ages. Each fellowship includes a speaker and lots of time to connect with other moms. Coffee and snacks are served. To register for Mom’s Connection, and childcare if needed, please click here.

CHILD DEDICATION Service: Sunday, April 23, 9:00 & 10:45 Services
If you desire to proclaim publicly your intent to raise your little one for the glory of God, participate with us in a Dedication. To get started, email Hannah for registration information. (Parenting Principles [previously Parenting 101] is a prerequisite to Dedication service participation.)

SPRING MARRIAGE BOOSTER: Friday, April 28
Join us as Paul Goodnight, RBC Pastor of Counseling, will be speaking on “I Will – The Power of Commitment.” Many marriages start out with promise and then end up with two people living as functional roommates. This does not have to be the case for your marriage. There are choices every couple can make each day to safeguard against the result of settling for “roommate world” or worse. To help us with the planning, register HERE.

REGULAR BLOOD DRIVE: Sunday, April 30 (8:30 am – 12:30 pm)
If you are able to give blood, please prayerfully consider donating at our next drive. As always, Inova’s blood supplies are at low levels. Click here to find more info or to schedule an appointment time. Walk-ins are welcome.

MEN’S SUMMIT: Monday, May 22 (6:30-9:00 pm)
The darkness of human trafficking, preying primarily on our young girls 12-17, unbelievably surrounds us here in our families and communities in Northern Virginia. NOVA is a major hub for this form of modern slavery. Sadly, its most common form – Teen Sex Trafficking. Join us as we hear from Detective Bill Woolf, NOVA Human Trafficking Task Force and Howie Levin, NOVA Human Trafficking Initiative, to see how we as men should be aware of the risk to our daughters and how we can inform others. Register HERE.

VISIT THE HOLY LAND IN 2017: October 23 – November 4
If you’re considering joining Pastor Mike, Joel Rosenberg, Kelly Minter & other RBC families in Israel this fall, don’t consider for too long! Reserve your spot before this trip is full.

BRING US SCIENCE JUNK: Kids Camp 2017
I hope you held back on us last year because we need your junk again this year too! We are looking for items for a secret lab display (think BatCave, here). Items could include:

• Electronic parts
• Traffic lights and street signs
• Lab coats
• Test tubes and beakers
• Science posters
• Science stuff in general that look cool!

To donate, bring your items to the Quest Desk on Sundays. Email Jill with any questions.

LOST BIBLES
Please put your name and phone number in your Bible so we can contact you if it ever gets left behind. Lost Bibles with no names will be placed on the bookshelf in the second floor reception area.

2016 CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS
Giving statements are now available in your myRBC profile. As we have done the past several years, your statement will not be mailed to you unless you specifically ask us to do so. If you would like to request a mailed statement or need help setting up a myRBC profile, contact me by replying to this email. For instructions on how to to access your statement online through myRBC, visit www.restonbible.org/give.

SAVE THE DATE
Dad & Kids Campout: June 2
Youth Summer Camp: July 23-29

SUNDAY REWIND: Proverbs: A Life of Wisdom — Part 12
We can see the future coming. Therefore, the fear of the Lord must be in place before it arrives. The fear of the Lord is the guiding principle for gaining wisdom.. Click here to get Shepherd Group discussion questions and review last Sunday’s sermon.

PREPARING FOR SUNDAY
Prepare your heart for Sunday worship by mediating on this week’s Scripture passage and listening through the songs we will be singing. Preparing for Sunday post.