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Stained glass window
One of nineteen stained glass windows
in the NYAPC sanctuary.

** elcome to The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church!

For more than two centuries, our witness has been uniquely interwoven with the life of Washington, DC and of our country. Our existence is a testament to God’s fidelity, the present attests to God’s goodness, and the future contains God’s promise.

Our church, or NYAPC as we fondly call it, is an inclusive and justice-seeking community. Our diverse membership is active in many ministries, while providing rich fellowship opportunities for congregants of all ages.

Please explore our website to learn more about the many ways we strive to carry out God’s mission from our location two blocks east of the White House. As you learn of our history and share in our witness, we ask you to pray for our community.

We hope that you will visit our church, join us as we worship and bear witness, leave with happy memories, and come again in God’s good time. For at NYAPC, all are welcome.



Worship This Week

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Day of Pentecost


8:45am and 11:00am services

"Sighs, Groans and Other Yearnings"
Rev. Roger J. Gench, preacher

Bulletin Trifold Flyer


Music

Anthem: "Set Me as a Seal"

Christian Education Program

Classes run from 10:00 am to 10:50 am.

Communion at NYAPC

We serve Communion in all the worship services every first Sunday of the month. Communion is also served during Maundy Thursday (March 20, 2008) and Christmas Eve (Dec. 24, 2008).

All are welcome at the Lord's table.

Sanctuary Flowers

The flowers that adorn the chancel are lovingly prepared each week by Chuck West. After the services, the Board of Deaconess distributes them to home-bound or hospitalized parishioners along with a copy of the worship bulletin.

Flower offerings may be made by contacting Mary Anne Davis at 703-256-3588.

Upcoming Events

* May 11
Mother’s Day Brunch/Bingo Party - on May 11 at 12:15 p.m. Cost is $8.00 for individuals and $20 for families. Treat your Mother to a delicious brunch with the family and enjoy playing bingo with Mary Prothro.

* May 11
Young Adults - Please join us on Sunday, May 11, at the home of Ann Davie for the Second Sunday Dinner from 6:00-8:00 p.m. The dinner is open to all young members of NYA who want to meet and get to know other 20- and 30-somethings in the church. The dinners are planned around a put-luck theme and we hope to see you there!

* May 17
Eco-Discipleship - The Eco-Discipleship meeting will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 9:00-11:30 a.m. in the Lincoln Parlor. (Note the time change...a half hour earlier.) We are always interested in anyone who wishes to be involved with "green" discipleship. For additional information contact the church office at 202-393-3700.

* May 18
Cuba Working Group - Join the Cuba Working Group on Sunday, May 18, 8:00 a.m. in the JQA room for breakfast and discussion of upcoming plans for Cuban visitors! We will begin initial planning for the visit of Anayda Diaz in July, as well as discuss a layout for the Cuba Partners brochure, progress on our Cuba Partners CD, and summer activities. All are welcome! If you have questions, contact the church office at 202-393-3700.

* May 18
Goodbye to Our Organ - On Sunday, May 18, we will celebrate our organ of 50 years in the 11:00 worship service with music featuring the organ. Following the service, you can learn the history of this organ and our plans for the new one. All are welcome to join the choir for this special service.

* June 1
Bike to Church Day - Ride your bike to church on June 1 and enjoy a picnic afterwards at 11:30 a.m. at Franklin Park. Please email nyapcbikes@hotmail.com for additional information.

Join Us!

If you are not yet a member of The New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, we would like to invite you to join us as we bear Christian witness in our corner of Washington, DC. All are welcome to join; we are an inclusive and justice-seeking church. Click here for more information or call any of our pastors at 202-393-3700.

New member classes are scheduled regularly. To join the next one, call Valerie McCray at 202-393-3702, ext 219.

New On The Website

*AVENEWS
Thirty Kenyan Orphans Complete First Year of Church Program -- read it in the February 2008 issue of our quarterly, AVENEWS. Read the latest issue HERE.

*NYAF Grants $17,500
The New York Avenue Foundation recently approved grants totalling $17,5000 to five community organizations in Washington, DC. The recipients are: Pediatric AIDS/HIV Care, Inc.; Live It/Learn It; Ana's Gold Children's Theater; Blues Alley Jazz Society; and the Powell House Project.

* 2006 NYAPC Annual Report
You want to know what we did as a community last year? Read all about it in the The NYAPC Annual Reports for 2006. Download the 73-page report here.

*Sermons
Prophetic imagination, a grocery store, balm -- and many others. Listen to what our preachers have been preaching.

How You Can Help...

* Volunteers Urgently Needed
Meals-on-Wheels urgently needs volunteer drivers and visitors to deliver meals to homebound seniors in Washington, DC from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. You could be used once a week, twice a month or only occasionally. Call the MOW office, 202-393-3949, for more information. You can also download a flyer and help spread the news.

* Metro Cards and Clothes
Our friends at the Radcliffe Room can always use spare Metro cards, gently used clothes (especially with winter coming) and toiletries. You can leave them at the front desk or with Elie Robins or Pierre Moye (co-coordinators).

Building Connections

We have raised $1,959,000 since we launched our capital campaign, Building Connections, on March 25, 2007. We have enough to pay for new elevators, a new sound system, lighting upgrades, and a new organ. However, we still need to raise $391,000 to renovate the sanctuary. Call the Church Office, (202) 393-3700 if you want to donate or help raise more funds.

See our plan for the sanctuary . See the new chancel . Read the campaign brochure . Let us answer your questions. . But most of all, donate! Thank you.


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