The Lenten Bible study will focus on the I Am sayings of Jesus from the Gospel of John. Each I Am saying reveals more about His purpose and connects us to the God of Moses, the Great I Am. In addition to the Bible, the group will use The God We Can Know: Exploring the “I Am” Sayings of Jesus by Rob Fuquay.
The class will meet on Tuesdays at 10:30 am from March 12 - April 9 and will be co-led by Dr. Ramonia Lee and Dr. Woodie Rea.
One of the amazing facts about the Bible is that though it was written by a wide diversity of authors, over a lengthy period of time, from many different locations, and under a wide variety of conditions, the Bible is uniquely one book, with a historical sequence and an overall theme and message.
George Samara will lead a series of four classes that will examine several aspects of this recorded history and offer fascinating facts about the Bible. Questions to be considered will include: Is the Bible recorded history? What is the timeline of the Bible? What was the presence of dinosaurs in the Bible and what is our responsibility to the environment?
The course will meet on Fridays through the month of June (June 7, 14, 21, 28) at 10:00 am in the Fellowship Hall. The text and the primary reference for the class will be the Holy Bible, and you will need to bring it to each class. RSVP by submitting the form below by June 5.
You are invited to join the Inter-Faith Fellowship on a day trip to Sandy Spring, just four miles away. The group will have a guided tour of the Woodlawn Manor Cultural Park, including a one mile hike on the trail and a tour of the museum. The Underground Railroad Experience Trail evokes the experience of enslaved freedom seekers on their way north, The Woodlawn Museum highlights the area’s agricultural landscape, the Underground Railroad, local free black communities, and the Quaker experience in Montgomery County.
The group will gather at The Chapel at 9:15 am on Wednesday, May 29 to carpool. A non-refundable payment of $6.00 per person is required in advance. The natural surface trail through the woods includes stones and roots and is not ADA accessible. The tour will take place indoors and outdoors and requires constant standing and walking. Volunteer drivers will be necessary to make this trip possible. After the tour, the group has an option of going out to lunch at a nearby restaurant.
RSVP and pay by Thursday, May 23.
The Inter-Faith Fellowship invites everyone to see three different sites in Washington, DC on Thursday, July 18. The group will first visit the beautiful gardens of the Franciscan Monastery, and then take a guided tour of Lincoln’s Cottage. During the Civil War, the Lincolns chose to move their family from the White House to a cottage on a hilltop overlooking the city. From there, Lincoln made nation-changing decisions about the Union, freedom, and the presidency, most notably the Emancipation Proclamation. After a lunch break, the group will visit Fort Stevens, part of the Civil War Defenses of Washington.
The group will gather at The Chapel at 8:30 am to carpool. Volunteer drivers are necessary to make this trip possible . The trip requires extensive walking and standing. RSVP by submitting the form below no later than Thursday, July 11. A non-refundable payment of $12.50 per person is required for the guided tour of Lincoln’s Cottage and is also due by July 11. You may go to the home page and click on Giving to pay the fee or drop your payment off at The Chapel.
Would you like to order Easter flowers in honor of or in memory of a loved one? Orders and payment are due no later than April 10. Supplies are limited, please order early. Your dedication will be listed in the Easter Sunday bulletin and you may take your plant home after the 11:00 am service on April 21.
Pay online at the Giving tab on the home page or send your payment to The Chapel office.
The Book Club will discuss The Salt Road by Jane Johnson on Friday, April 26 at 2:00 pm. From the author of The Tenth Gift comes another story of exotic, foreign lands, entwining story lines spanning generations, and the quests to overcome love lost. Linda Holeman in The Globe and Mail states: “…For readers looking to experience a shifting, disappearing world and to be introduced to an exotic culture with evocative descriptions, The Salt Road is an exhilarating ride.”
If you would like us to order the book at a cost of $18, please RSVP no later than March 15. You may pay online on the Giving tab or send a check to The Chapel. If you would like to obtain your own copy of the book, please RSVP by April 23.
Would you like to go to Sight and Sound Theatre in Lancaster, PA, but it is too far away or too expensive? The Inter-Faith Fellowship invites you to come to the movies to view Noah, filmed before a live audience at Sight and Sound Theatre.
We invite you to “get on board” to go see Noah at the Regal Stadium 13 in Rockville Town Center on Tuesday, April 9 at 2:30 pm, as a part of a nationwide event for three days only.
Your response and non-refundable payment of $13.75 per ticket are required by Tuesday, March 12. You may pay online on the Giving tab or send a check to The Chapel. We will need volunteer drivers for this event, and the group will meet at The Chapel to carpool to Rockville.
The Inter-Faith Fellowship invites all to a day trip on Thursday, February 28. The group will take a guided tour of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, the largest Roman Catholic church in North America and renowned for its collection of sacred art. After a lunch break, the group will visit the nearby Franciscan Monastery for a tour of its full-sized replicas of the sacred shrines of the Holy Land, including Nazareth, Bethlehem, Gethsemane, Calvary and much more.
The group will meet in The Chapel parking lot at 8:30 am to carpool to these sites in DC. There is no charge, but donations are accepted at each site. We will need drivers to volunteer to make this trip possible. The trip will be vigorous and require lots of walking.
RSVP below no later than February 21.
A new Bible study, Reading the Bible for Deeper Meaning led by Bill Pailen, will start on Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 pm and continue for six consecutive weeks. As Christians, we want to know the Bible’s message, because it is the inspired word of God. Through it we learn who God is, how human beings relate to God, and how to live our lives in ways that are pleasing to God. Yet we often struggle to understand important passages or we read without giving much thought to the richness of the message.
Sign up to join this lively discussion group by completing the form below by May 13. Bring your Bible to the course. No additional text is required.
The Inter-Faith Fellowship invites all to visit the butterfly exhibit and beautiful Brookside Gardens. The group will gather at The Chapel on Wednesday, June 19 at 9:30 am to carpool to the park. Admission to the butterfly exhibit is $8.00 per person, payable at the park. After seeing the butterflies, we will plan to walk and view the beautiful gardens and ponds. An optional lunch will follow this event.
As visitors enter the South Conservatory, they are surrounded by hundreds of brilliant live butterflies from North America, Costa Rica, Africa and Asia soaring among colorful flowers and going about their business of drinking nectar and looking for others of their kind. Visitors learn about their amazing metamorphosis, the important role butterflies play in healthy ecosystems, and how to ensure these beautiful insects thrive in our own gardens.
Submit your RSVP no later than June 14. No advance payment is necessary, but please change your RSVP if your plans change. Bring money for admission and lunch. Bottled water is recommended as the greenhouse is warm and humid. This outing requires extensive walking and standing. We will need carpool drivers to make this trip possible.
Depression is the most common mental health problem in older adults and yet many people do not receive treatment. Its symptoms may be hard to recognize or may be dismissed as a normal part of aging. Learn how to recognize depression, discover when you should seek help for yourself or a loved one, and explore current treatment strategies.
This program is sponsored by Brooke Grove Retirement Village and the presenter is Terry Ullman, MSW. Submit the form below to register by April 15.
This year, our January Film Festival will focus on films which reflect on the various ways we triumph over our prejudices against others. Join us in the Fellowship Hall at 1:00 pm on the scheduled Mondays. No tickets or reservations are needed.
Monday, January 7 A United Kingdom Rated PG-13, length 110 minutes
Here is the amazing true story of the trials of interracial marriage. Imagine being the future King of the African nation of Botswana and falling in love with and marrying a white Englishwoman.
Monday, January 14 Running for Grace Not rated, length 110 minutes
Set in 1920’s Hawaii, the movie tells the story of an orphaned biracial boy despised by the people of his village. He is brought together with the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and a forbidden attraction blossoms.
Monday, January 28 The Greatest Showman PG-13, length 105 minutes
This is a biographical musical portraying P. T. Barnum who starts out as a penniless orphan and becomes the world-renowned creator of the circus.
The Inter-Faith Fellowship invites you to the Flower Mart at the Washington National Cathedral on Friday, May 3. Enjoy spring plants, boutique and food booths, international floral displays, and talented musical groups. The group will gather in The Chapel parking lot at 9:00 am to carpool to the Cathedral. Much of this event is outdoors and walking will be required. There is no ticket or admission charge; however, each person should bring money for any purchases and lunch. Parking is available in a garage and each rider needs to share in the parking cost. The driver will determine what time his/her car leaves the Cathedral to return to Leisure World.
RSVP by submitting the form below no later than Monday, April 29. We will need volunteer drivers to make this trip possible.
Eleanor Oliphant struggles with appropriate social skills and says exactly what she’s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding social interactions, along with frozen pizza, vodka and phone chats with Mummy.
“Eleanor Oliphant is endearing, [a] whip-smart read. . . a fascinating story about loneliness, hope, tragedy and humanity. Honeyman’s delivery is wickedly good, and Eleanor won’t leave you anytime soon.” – Associated Press
“Honeyman’s endearing debut is part comic novel, part emotional thriller, and part love story. . . hilarious, deadpan, and irresistible.” - Kirkus Reviews
Put Friday, January 18 at 2:00 pm on your calendar if you are interested in joining our discussion of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, sponsored by the Inter-Faith Fellowship. RSVP by submitting the form below no later than January 15. This book is available on Amazon.
Each summer, we view a series of movies with inspirational or faith-based messages. The movies will be shown on the second Tuesday of June - September at 1:00 pm. Admission is free and no tickets are required, bring your friends and neighbors! All movies are rated PG or PG-13 and viewing time for all is just under two hours.
Tuesday, August 28 Wonder is based on a best selling novel and shows the story of the Pullman family and their son Auggie who is born with facial differences.
Tuesday, September 11 A Wrinkle in Time tells the story of a brilliant young woman who finds herself in an intergalactic battle a universe away.
Yoga can help reduce stress, decrease osteoarthritis pain, and lower blood pressure. Join us to learn five easy to learn yoga poses that you can practice at home. This workshop will be presented by Terrie Daniels, senior fitness and wellness specialist at Brooke Grove Retirement Village. This free program will be from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. RSVP below no later than February 21.
All are invited to see On The Town at the Olney Theatre on Wednesday, July 18 at 2:00 pm. Our group will be joining the Leisure World NARFE group and will meet to carpool from The Chapel. If you would like to attend, please submit the form below and make a check payable to NARFE Chapter 1143 for $45 per person. Bring or send your check to The Chapel no later than Monday, June 25.
Olney Theatre Website: "Three young sailors on shore-leave hit 1944 New York City in a mad sprint to find love before being shipped off to war. Gabey sets off in search of a beauty he's only seen on a subway poster-that month's Miss Turnstiles-while his comrades stumble into romances with a cabbie who sets her own destinations and an anthropologist in search of the perfect "primitive man." The manic coupling is set to an exuberant Leonard Bernstein score that begins with the classic "New York, New York" and from there reaches heights of classical and popular greatness. Comden & Green's first Broadway hit grew out of a ballad that Jerome Robbins worked on with Bernstein, so this also promises to be one of the danciest shows of our season!"
During the Christmas season, you may remember a loved one or honor someone special by ordering a beautiful red poinsettia in his/her name. The December 23 bulletin will include your dedication. Each plant is available for $10.00 and will adorn The Chapel on December 23-24. After you submit this form, you may pay on the Giving tab of the website, marking your payment as a flower dedication or mail a check. You may take your plant home after the 6 pm service on Monday, December 24 or pick it up on Wednesday, December 26. The deadline for ordering is December 12.
Dr. Ramonia Lee traveled to Budapest, Hungary for a short-term mission project through the Office of International Ministries, ABC-USA, to spend a week working with Missionary Carmella Jones in a pediatric hospice facility and Vacation Bible School. In preparation for her trip, she asked for donations of animal hand puppets, Veggie Tales DVDs and children's Bible story books.
Thank you for all of your support! Dr. Lee received items and financial donations that allowed her to bring 44 hand puppets, 20 finger puppets, 21 mini books, 11 children's books, and 15 Veggie Tale DVDs! Thank you to all who answered the call to contribute to this ministry.
Dr. Lee reported that the children at Tabitha House pediatric hospice and at the Baptist Church Vacation Bible School loved the puppets and the DVDs! Seventy children participated in the VBS and enjoyed singing songs. A few pictures from Hungary are included here. No photographs of the children were permitted.
Local School
DR. Lee, Dr. Shopshire, and Missionary Jones with administrators of school which serves the Roma/Gypsy people and many special needs children.
Methodist Church
Pediatric Hospice with Missionary Jones
You are invited for lunch, followed by apple picking, on Friday, October 5. The group will meet in The Chapel parking lot at 12 noon to carpool to the Olney Ale House for lunch. We will then drive to Larriland Farms in Woodbine, MD, about 20 minutes north of Olney. At the farm, you may pick your own apples or purchase apples, pumpkins and other fall treats at their farm market.
No advance payment is necessary. Bring money for your lunch and purchases. This trip involves walking outside on uneven ground. RSVP by Tuesday, October 2.
