WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS

• ANNOUNCEMENTS SEPT 28, 2025
• We warmly welcome all newcomers and visitors and hope you'll introduce yourselves, receive a gift, and please leave us your contact information!
• "Do you renounce Satan...?" A biblical and historic look at the spiritual forces of evil. From Genesis to Revelation, there are numerous references to the forces of evil that are at work in the world. Join Reverend Cenci SUNDAY at 9:15 in the Parish House annex for a study on Satan and the various manifestations of evil that are described in the scriptures. We will study how these themes are presented both in the Bible and in history, paying close attention to the ways in which the church has interpreted these texts throughout the ages. We will also discuss how evil continues to play a role in the world today, and how Christians are called to combat these spiritual forces as part of our baptismal covenant.  
• Join us for Church School and Children’s Chapel, EYC and Grace Space. Please contact Susan Pehrsson, Director of Education, for questions or registration information, at spehrsson@pohick.org, or the Parish Office, 703 339-6572.
• SUNDAY the 28th:  EYC. Please join us for TOPSoccer, meet at the church at 3:15pm. Contact Rev. Ted at trenaud@pohick.org or the office 703 339-6572.

• Ministry of Music: Schedule for the upcoming week 

Tuesday, September 23^rd         6 p.m. St. Francis Choir

Thursday, September 25^th        5:30 p.m. Pohick Youth Choir, 6:15 p.m. Pohick                                                      Handbells, Church; 7:30 p.m. Pohick Choir

Sunday, September 28^th        Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost:

9:30 a.m. Pohick Handbells,  Church;

9:45 a.m. choir meets;

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist: Rite II: Pohick Handbells, Pohick Choir;

11:45 a.m. Pohick Youth Choir

New choir members are welcome. For more information, contact Ronald Butts Boehmer, Minister of Music, music@pohick.org 

• You are invited to join us for an evening of fellowship on Friday, September 26th at 6pm (or whenever you get everyone together and to the church). Weather permitting, we will meet on the fairgrounds, so bring a lawn chair, bug spray, and any outside activities you might have for the kids (football, soccer ball, frisbee, etc). We plan to have the fire pit and firepit snacks - but folks are encouraged to bring a favorite campfire snack to share/teach the group.  Please plan to bring your own dinner for your family (enjoy a reason for carry out/no cooking night) and a beverage of your choice and plan to spend time enjoying fellowship with other parents of Pohick.  This is a great time to meet other Pohick families and a place to reconnect with families you see in passing on Sundays.  All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you Friday, 9/26!
• To help us prepare for the evening, please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/Hmp52G5pKQu7gxQF7
• Questions?  Call or email Jen Crump-Strawderman 703-469-6740/h8meats@gmail.com.

• Newcomer Dinner at the Rectory, Saturday September 27^th5-7 pm! Fall Newcomer Dinner at the Rectory hosted by Rev. Daniel and Jessica Cenci and the Invite Welcome Connect Ministry. Thank you to those who have contacted us about attending.  If you are a newcomer or member of our congregation who would like to attend, please RSVP to https://evite.me/xX1h1s7ZkW or contact Rev. Daniel via email at dcenci@pohick.org.

• • The 79^th annual Pohick Country Fair is October 4, 10am-3pm. If you would like to donate your time or talent, please let Rick Church know and he will get you in touch with an activity lead.  We really need help supervising games. Contact: Rick Church, rickandkristi@comcast.net or 719-502-5697
  • This year we will be using tickets at all booths (except vendor booths). You will be able to use your tickets everywhere, from pony rides to funnel cakes, face painting to apple butter! 
  • Purchase your tickets: $1 = 1 ticket. Tickets can be purchased on the day of the Fair. Additionally, tickets will be sold in advance THIS Sunday, September 28^th during Coffee Hour and in the parish office during regular office hours. Tickets purchased in advance will be sold with a premium: $20 = 25 tickets. All purchases can be made with cash, check or credit card. Thank you for supporting the Pohick Country Fair. See you at the Fair!
  • Saturday, October 4, 2025, 12:30 p.m. Organ Recital at the Pohick Country Fair, Ronald Butts Boehmer, Minister of Music.
  • • At the Fair: Golden Dove Gift Shop will be open from 9am-4pm. Come shop on your way to or from the parking lot to the fairgrounds! Purchase autumn decor, personalized Pohick backpacks, ornaments, tea towels & more, new lovely decorative olive wood items-made in Bethlehem! Get a head start on your Christmas shopping!
    • SUPPORT THE POHICK FAIR by donating fresh baked cookies, breads, jelly, jam, and other goodies to the Country Store. Items should be individually wrapped or sealed in zip lock bags. Your donations can be dropped off in the Parish Hall kitchen the Friday before or at the Country Store booth the morning of the fair. Be sure to mark your donations "For the Country Store". Any questions, contact Susan Mayberry susanmayberry59@gmail.com. 
    • Country Fair Car Show! Are you a gear head? Do you have a car or motorcycle that you think is worth showing off? At this year’s Pohick Country Fair we will have our very own Car Show. It is open to any parishioner with a vehicle of interest: Sports cars, classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods and motorcycles. Contact Paul Leon (01@gmail.com) for information.

• Education for Ministry (EfM) Classes are Mondays 7pm in the Vestry House. EfM offers one-year and revised four-year options, with both curricula offered through the University of the South.  The program is an excellent way to enrich your spiritual life through study of the Old and New Testaments, church history, and modern theology, all conducted in a reflective style within a small community of learners. Ask a past Pohick graduate (there are many!) about how EfM has helped them on their spiritual path.   For more info or to register, contact Denise McHugh at 410-300-9867 or dmchugh@umd.edu, or John Egan 703-973-5038 or jjegan3@netscape.net. Information flyers are available in the Parish House.
• The Ann Mason Guild is collecting used jewelry for its annual jewelry sale. If you have donations, please leave in the church office marked for "Ann Mason Guild". We thank you.
• Our regular Sunday Services are at 8 am (Rite I Eucharist) and 10:30 am (Rite II Eucharist). Christian Education for all ages begins at 9:15 am. Additional church announcements are sent via email on Fridays, posted on pohick.org /news/weekly-announcements, and printed versions are available at the Parish House.
• Fall Parish Office hours: Mon-Thu 9am-3pm, Fridays 9am-noon.

• THE GOLDEN DOVE GIFT SHOP REOPENS THIS MONTH! Hours: 8:45-10:30 am on Sundays, First Saturdays-1-3 pm during docent tours, and during special events.
• Coffee N Compline on-line Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. Fellowship, reflection and worship. Call the Parish Office at 703 339-6572 to be sent the Microsoft Teams link.