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ACT VI - REDEMPTION COMPLETED

On Saturday, November 16, we continue our fall session of "The Story of the Gospel" Bible and Pizza Night. Please join us @ 6pm at church. Kindly RSVP by November 15, so we can get a head count for food. Childcare is provided.

As before, we will start off with some pizza and fellowship. Afterward, we will gather to learn, discuss, and reflect on the final Act VI, Redemption Completed. Elder Sam Kwon, will serve as the principal lead for these gatherings and facilitate discussions informally, in both large group and break-out group settings.

GC 101 - ORIENTATION

The greatest context to grow in the Gospel is with the people of God. The greatest apologetic for the Gospel is the people of God.

Gospel Community 101 (GC 101) is a 3-week orientation class that is required for anyone who wants to join a Gospel Community in our church. Through our classes, we want to learn and take our first steps toward our identity in the Gospel, our practice and culture as a Gospel community, and our mission in our everyday.

Training and learning are not just for leaders but for all of us as members as we live out GCSE! Join us on the following Sundays from 1:00-2:15 PM in our Sanctuary. Childcare is provided.

~~10/6 GC 101 Session 1~~
~~10/13 GC 101 Session 2~~
~~10/20 GC 101 Session 3~~
*10/27 Make-up Sessions
~~11/3 GC 101 Session 1~~
~~11/10 GC 101 Session 2~~
11/17 GC 101 Session 3
*11/24 Make up Sessions

OUR HEART FOR THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

May we interest you in hearing about a vision for a Christian school in the heart of the world's most populous Muslim country - Indonesia?

Then join us for brunch and sample some Indonesian coffee on November 23 at 10am, to hear about what's happening in Palembang, South Sumatra, through Rising Star International (RSI) Indonesia. RSI is an international school that is looking for partners and supporters as they build new facilities to meet the needs of their growing student body and expand its impact for Christ in the region. Michael Lee, the director of RSl, his wife, Susan, and their two boys will be here to share about the school and the Firm Foundation campaign. The meeting will be at Harry and Hae-Jin Choi's home in Fairfax (3106 Wynford Drive). Please RSVP by emailing Harry - harry.choi@odpcec.org. Hope to see you there!

EAT, DRINK AND BE THANKFUL!

If you do not have family nearby to celebrate Thanksgiving this year, a regional host would love to invite you to join their holiday gathering? Sign-up and bring a dish to share. A host will be in touch to provide details. We look forward to celebrating with you and giving thanks together! Sign-up deadline is 11/20.

ATTEND THE ULC MODEL OF EXCELLENCE DINNER

Unique Learning Center is hosting its annual Model of Excellence Dinner on Thursday, November 14. All are welcome! There is no cost for this event, but RSVPs are required. To RSVP, or for more information, please visit the ULC website, or contact Jane Choi (choitotheworld@msn.com). Unique Learning Center cares for 40 children in the Shaw neighborhood of D.C. ODPC has been a long-time church partner of the organization.

UPCOMING FREEDOM BUSINESS EVENTS

Freeset is a social enterprise in India, fighting slavery by creating jobs and providing life skills training, counseling and other social services, seeking a transformation of the surrounding red light communities. Below are upcoming events that will support the mission of Freeset. Please join us!

Freeset Fundraiser Dinner
November 16

Location: McLean Community Center - 1234 Ingleside Ave, McLean
RSVP by November 12; and invite your friends to join us via Facebook.
Join us for an uplifting evening with Freeset's on-the-ground operations leaders Anthony Watt and Chirag Jain from Kolkata. They have incredible personal stories of God's call on their lives and seeking freedom for vulnerable people. They will also share significant changes and exciting developments happening at Freeset.

Freedom Holiday Market
November 23 - 10am-5pm

Location: ODPC - 2999 Centreville Road, Herndon
Vendors: Freeset, Sari Bari, Beauty for Ashes, Starfish Project, Amani Yajuu, Dinadi, Nomi Network, and more!
Perks: Food and drink for purchase, free childcare with fun activities, photo booth and popcorn machine!
Spread the word via Facebook!
This holiday give gifts of opportunity and dignity for exploited and vulnerable women in India, China, Cambodia, Nepal, and Africa. All sales proceeds go to freedom businesses that employ and support at-risk women and Justice Ventures International's anti-trafficking legal work.

Volunteers needed! Please contact Janice Yang at jankim81@gmail.com.

MEMBERSHIP CLASS

If you would like to find out how to become a member of ODPC -- to learn about our vision, our ministries, and how to grow and be more engaged in God's purpose for our church -- please join us for our next membership class on Saturday, November 23. Register and get more details by emailing Pastor John Cha. Deadline is November 16.

INFANT BAPTISM CLASS AND SERVICE

Our infant baptism services will take place within our Sunday worship services on December 15. The class for our parents who want to partake in the service is scheduled for Sunday, December 1. If you would like to sign up for the class and service, please email Pastor John Cha by November 24.

THE GROVE NEWS & EVENTS

There's a lot going on here at the Grove. Please take note of registration deadlines as many are coming up soon.

PARENT-TEACHER BREAKFAST

(10/19 | 9:30-11:30 AM | @ SMC Cafe)
RSVP requested - http://evite.me/2p2k5JQftw

GROVE FIELD DAY

(11/2 |12:30-4:00 PM | @ ODPC)
Deadline: 10/27 - http://bit.ly/GroveFieldDay

GROVE YOUTH WINTER RETREAT "GET REAL"

(12/27-12/30 | @ Young Life's Rockbridge Alum Springs)
Deadline: 11/10 - http://bit.ly/2019GroveWinter
Hand-outs with more details will be provided to the students on Sunday

Winter Retreat Counselors Needed - Do you have a heart for youth and discipleship? Come share your faith, love, and bless!
Registration Deadline: 11/11/2019
Cost: $40
Mandatory Training Meetings: Dec 7, 14, and 21 from 9-11am.
Medical Professional Team - We need nurses and/or physicians to be on site for any non life threatening medical needs.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

Our annual Congregational Meeting, for all ODPC members, will be held on December 8 at 1:00pm, following the second service. We want to thank you, in advance, for marking this date on your calendars and making arrangements to attend. A light lunch will be served to those members who will be present at the meeting.

One of the topics on the agenda includes voting on the following items:

Changing the age of confirmation and baptism candidates
Re-appointing John Yim as Elder

SHUTTLE DRIVERS NEEDED

As our church campus parking spaces are filling up on Sundays, ODPC leaders (pastors, elders, deacons and other volunteers) will be parking their cars off-campus, across the street, to free up spaces. These leaders will be grateful to have shuttles pick them up and drop them off from off-site to our church campus.

We are recruiting drivers who can commit to volunteer 30-minutes, before and after services to drive shuttle mini-vans. If you are available and able to serve in this capacity, please email: harry.choi@odpcec.org. Thank you for your support!

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!

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