Community Day – March 9, 2019
The Courage to Be: Taking Root Downward & Bearin Fruit Upward
All members of 8th Day Faith Community are warmly invited to our annual Community Day on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dayspring Farmhouse in Germantown, Maryland.
Community Day is a time in late winter when we gather to explore a particular theme; to spend an hour "walking and talking" with another Eighth Day member; to share lunch; to sing and enjoy fellowship. Our theme this year is The Courage to Be: Taking Root Downward and Bearing Fruit Upward. Below is a draft agenda.
(As always, we will arrange and share rides. Contact Marja Hilfiker (eilamarjk@gmail.com or 202 387-2347 if you need a ride or can give one.)
Agenda:
9 - 9:30 a.m. Gathering with coffee, tea, and pastries
9:30 - 10 Opening: music and presentation of the theme
10 - 11 "Walk and Talk" (sharing with a partner)
11:10 - 11:30 Sharing the fruits of the walk
11:30 - 12:30 Biblical reflection and sharing (Luke10:38-42)
12:30 - 1:15 Lunch
1:15 - 1:30 Music and singing|
1:30 - 2:00 Reflections on the Day/Closing
2 - 2:30 p.m. Departure and Clean-up
Anchoring scriptures:
“Take root downward. Bear fruit upward.” 2 Kings 19-30
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream.” Jeremiah 17:7-8
“Mary has chosen the better part, which will not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:42
If you'd like to help or volunteer, let Marcia Harrington know!
