Community religion briefs

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Published: June 14, 2008

A Night of Hope

Nationally known speaker, David Ring, speaks Sunday (Father's Day) at 6:55 p.m. at Riverview Baptist Church in Woodbridge. David Ring knows about being victorious in the face of insurmountable odds. Born in 1953, David was deprived of oxygen for 18 minutes at birth leaving him with Cerebral Palsy. Orphaned at the age of 14, after both parents died of cancer, he was cast from family to family with nowhere to call home. He endured constant physical pain, humiliat-ing public ridicule and constant discouragement. Yet he chose to be victorious. Seating is limited. Call 703-494-4581 or visit RiverviewBaptistva.com.

Father's Day at Buckhall

Buckhall Methodist Church invites fathers and family to a sermon on "Terce … con-cisely," continuing the series on the hours of prayer. Services are held at 8:15, 9:30, and 11 a.m. at 10251 Moore Drive, Manassas. Nursery for babies and Sunday school for children through high school during 9:30 a.m. service. For more information contact Lianne Best at .

The scoop on vacation Bible school

» Epiphany Lutheran Church, 13495 Keytone Road, Dale City, would like to invite the community to its intergenerational summer activities. Vacation Bible school, entitled "Make a Joyful Noise," will be a study of music in the book of Psalms, July 14 through 18, starting with evening dinner at 5 p.m. Activities and classes begin at 5:45 p.m. Register through July 10 at or call 703-590-4303.

» Potomac Crest Baptist Church invites the community to attend vacation Bible school June 15 through 19, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. This year's theme is "Cactus Canyon." Church is at 15418 Cardinal Drive, Woodbridge. Register online at PotomacCrestBaptist.com or call 703-730-7222.

» Children are invited to discover Jesus' miraculous power at Power Lab at St. Marga-ret's Anglican Church. Children can enjoy Bible crafts and exciting games, experience thrilling Bible stories, sample tasty snacks and Power Lab, June 16 through 20, 9 a.m. to noon at 13900 Church Hill Drive, Woodbridge. For more information visit SaintMargaretsChurch.org. To register call 703 494-7621.

» Vacation Bible school at Lake Ridge Baptist is at Outrigger Island, July 21 through 25. During VBS 2008, kids will know, speak, and live God's truth—aloha style. Outrigger Island is more than a tropical paradise. It's the place where kids will develop the stability they need to face a world of shifting sands. Rising kindergarten through fifth-graders will meet from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The sixth- through 12th-graders meet 7 to 9 p.m. Patrons can reserve a spot early by registering at Lakeridgebaptist.com/vbs_2008.htm or by contacting Sherry Radcliffe at 703-494-8413, Ext. 20.

» Children who have completed kindergarten through fifth grade can now register for vacation Bible school at St. Thomas United Methodist Church. "Power Lab"—a high voltage science theme—runs June 23 through 27 from 9 a.m. to noon. St. Thomas United Methodist is at 8899 Sudley Road, Manassas. Call 703 368 5161.

Islam 101 classes in Manassas

The Muslim Association of Virginia is offering free Islam 101 classes Sundays at 4 p.m. at Dar Alnoor Mosque, 5404 Hoadly Road, Manassas. The classes are designed for new Muslims and non-Muslims, and will be taught by Brother Altaf Taufique. Participants should feel free to ask any question, and no question will be considered offensive. Books and other materials are provided at no cost. Register by e-mail at or , or call Brother Mohammad Mehboob at 571-220-2147 or Brother Rafi Ahmed at 571-334-3011.

Mount Olive Hosts Women's Day

Mount Olive Baptist Church hosts the MOBC youth revival June 16 through 20. Church is located at, 6600 Old Centreville Road, Centreville. For more information visit http://www.mountolive-church.org or call 703-830-8769.

Help the Homeless Flea Market Festival

Streetlight Community Outreach Ministries and The Cooperative Council of Ministries holds their second monthly flea market to help the homeless June 28 at the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, 1550 Prince William Parkway (next to Fred Lynn Middle School).

Proceeds are used to keep the drop-in center open for the homeless and provide other needed services. The hours are 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vendors and yard sales are needed. Parking lot size spaces cost $20, with a refundable deposit of $10. Tables are available for an additional $5. There will be a moon bounce and refreshments for sale. Donations are also appreciated. Call Mary Hankins 703-491-2288, Ext. 224. The flea market is free and open to the public.