24757 Evergreen Mills Road
Dulles, VA 20166
(703) 661-5660

Worship Services:
9:30am and 11am

                Schedule of Small Groups

* Prayer Team - This group meets to pray for the Pastor and leaders of our church as well as any prayer requests that have been submitted during the week.  
     o Meets weekly in the Prayer Room at 9:00am
     o Leader: Marcie Grimes

* Adult Sunday School (9:30am) – This group generally focuses on the scripture that will be covered during that Sunday's service by discussing its implications and meanings.
     o Meets weekly in the Prayer Room at 9:30am
     o Leader: Rob Riedel

* Adult Sunday School (11:00am) - This dynamic group meets each week to share their joys and concerns and to discuss the sermons and how the Bible relates to their lives. The group rotates discussion group leaders.
     o Meets in the Prayer Room at 11:00am
     o Leaders: Heather Gaulding

* Creative Group - Bring your scrapbooking, stamping, needlework, etc. for an afternoon of fellowship and dedicated time to work on your craft project.  This group shares tips, tools, and fun.  The creative group also partners with the women's group for service projects for the church and the Loudoun Abused Women's Shelter throughout the year.
     o Meets the 2nd Sunday of each month from 12-3 pm in the Chapel
     o Leader: Lori Ann Jones

     o Meets the first and third Monday each month from
          12:45 – 2:15 pm at rotating member's homes in Ashburn
     o Leader:  Heather Gaulding

* Women’s Fellowship Group - The Women’s Group provides an opportunity for women in the church to gather for the purposes of fellowship, study, and service as they seek to grow in Christ.  There will be fellowship opportunities early in the year as the group looks forward to engaging with one another in service projects.  There will also be occasions where the group studies and learns together.  Women of all ages are welcome.  
     o Meets the second Monday of each month between September  
          and May with a few exceptions for holidays and special
          programs
     o Leaders: Molly Riedel & Carolyn Balcom

* Tuesday Evening Bible Study - "Growing in Faith" - This small group is a mixed group of people who want to learn more about growing in faith through Bible study/discussion and serving others in a meaningful way.  Membership is always open and visitors are welcome.  We only ask that you be ready to share your ideas and questions.  A typical evening starts with social time at 7:15pm followed by sharing joys and concerns and then a period of open discussion on selected Bible passages.  In addition to meeting most Tuesday evenings, the group typically meets three to four times a year for a social dinner, a movie night, a Christmas party and a summer family picnic.  Come and explore what you think you know about your faith and how you can grow building on what you already know.
     o Meets from 7:15pm until 9:00pm at the church.
     o Leaders: Rick & Sara Dawson

* Wednesday Morning Bible Study - This group gathers to share joys and concerns, read and discuss the Bible and support each other in our walk. 
     o Meets from 10 – 11:30am in Chapel A
     o Leader: Chris Riedel

* Mom’s Group - This group brings mothers of young children together in a Christian atmosphere where children can play and moms can visit.  The group holds a playgroup every other Wednesday.  On the last Tuesday of the month, they have a Mom's Night Out.  The group also provides a great network of other moms to draw on for advice and support (in person and through email).  Throughout the year the group plans a few child-friendly outings and may also participate in mission projects.  Moms can attend whenever their schedules permit; the group ids very flexible and does not require attendance at every meeting.  All moms are welcome, but most children present will be 4 and under.
     o Meets every other week beginning Feb. 3 from
        10:00 am -11:30 am in Chapel B
     o Leader: Suzanne Lyles

* Wednesday Evening Bible Study - “The Bible – What’s In It for Me?” The Apostle Paul answers this question when writing to his young friend Timothy that “Everything in the Scriptures is God’s Word.  All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.” (2 Tim 3:16)
Currently, the group is studying and practicing the spiritual discipline of prayer.  Prayer will continue to be an ongoing focus.  Starting the 3rd of February we will begin studying the book of Acts.  We will learn how the apostles of Jesus lived out the "Great Commission".  Further, using the Acts story as a source of inspiration and instruction, we will focus on how we are to live out Jesus' command to "go" and be his living and loving presence in the world - how to be active participants rather than enthusiastic spectators.  Join us at any time for fun and fellowship as we learn.  All are welcome!
     o Meets from 7:15pm to 8:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
     o Leaders: Bill & Bonnie Miller

* The Bandette - This fledgling band, formed last year, has its collective feet wet now and is looking to go knee-deep during the coming year.  Currently consisting of keyboard, guitar, bass, harmonica, percussion, and three vocalists, this group is actively seeking musicians and singers to join them--no previous experience necessary!  The Bandette covers contemporary Christian music.
     o Meets 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Great Room--at least to
          start, the practices may be adjusted to accommodate members'
          schedules
     o Leader: Geoff Gay

* Women’s Book Group - Ladies, do you sometimes feel lost in the craziness of life, need direction, or long for wisdom in your day-to-day decisions?  If so, then join us for a study that applies the wisdom of the Book of Proverbs to ten primary concerns (heart-prints) in women's everyday lives.  Through this study called "Perplexing Proverbs for Women", you'll discover how the Proverbs pertain to such issues as trusting God, finding contentment, cultivating friendships, handling emotions, managing finances, and utilizing time, as well as others.  This Bible study should surely have a positive impact on your life and bring you to a more meaninfgul an closer walk with God.  Each study begins with a short prayer, has a specific lesson, closes with a proverb upon which to meditate, and contains a journaling section for your personal thoughts about the lesson.
     o Meets at 7pm rotating among member's homes
     o Leaders: Tina Moss & Linda Turnau

* The Fabulous Last Note (FLN) Choir - This choir, which leads music at the 11:00 a.m. service each week, performs a variety of styles of worship music over the course of the year, from traditional to contemporary to spirituals to jazz (but they do have limits: no Gregorian Chants!).  A wonderful singing voice is not required; what IS required is a desire to: worship God through words and music, help the congregation to do the same, and share in Christian fellowship with a close-knit small group.  Join us!
     o Meets 7:30pm to 9pm in the Great Room
     o Leader: Geoff Gay

* Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) - This group is ongoing @ 8pm in the
     Chapel.

* Friday Morning Men’s Group - This group meets for study and fellowship. Currently the group is reading and discussing One Month to Live, by Chris & Kerry Shook. All men are welcome to join us and leadership of the lesson is shared.
     o Meets 6 to 7:30am every other Friday
     o Leaders: Gene Swearington & Chris Riedel



* Young Couple’s Fellowship Group - This group meets once a month to do various activities. We do service activities along with fellowship outings.
     o Leader: Dave Humphries

* Men's Group - This small group meets about every 2 months for fellowship and to build relationships. The next event is planned for March 2010.  In the fall, the group will gather for a Men's weekend retreat.  Watch the bulletin for details on upcoming meetings.  These events are open to all of the men of Arcola Church and friends as well.
      o Leader: Brian Salter

* Health Ministry Team - This team seeks ways to aid and encourage people in their search for physical, mental, and spiritual wholeness.  We welcome both health professionals and non-professionals in helping with this ministry.  Examples of work to be done include such things as helping with the blood drive registration, finding and helping in the distribution of educational materials, helping to organize seminars and classes, and making home visits.  
     o Bi-monthly and occasional meetings are held at a time and day
          mutually agreeable to the team.
     o Leaders: Molly Riedel RN, Chairman &
          Carolyn Balcom RN, Parish Nurse

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Contact Heather Gaulding if you have questions (703-728-4020).

 

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