Send the message of love to children around the world through packing a gift-filled shoebox! Bring your family, friends, any toys you’d like to pack, or just yourself! Main supplies for packing will be provided. Consider bringing a toy and/or a donation to cover the $9 per shoebox shipping costs.
You are invited to our first UNpacking party. We will be removing packaging from school supplies, clothes, and toys in order to prepare the items for the October 27 Shoebox Packing Party. We will also put together school supply kits and hygiene kits.
On the first Sunday of the month, WIC leads the Worship Service at the Friendship Terrace Retirement Community for our elderly neighbors. We partner with other congregations in the area to ensure there is a Christian Worship Service there each Sunday. All are invited to attend, sing, and worship together! For more information on the location and parking, please e-mail office@internationalchurch.org.
It's that time again! Small Fellowship Groups are resuming for the Fall. We will all study the same material using the book The Gospel Centered Life, by Robert H. Thune and Will Walker. There are currently 6 Fellowship Groups: DC near AU, DC toward Kensington/Silver Spring, DC Young Adults, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and Rockville. Pilar Allas is the Coordinator of Small Groups. Please contact Pilar or the WIC Office with questions.
September 15 at 9:15am in the Community Room
“Those who follow Jesus and learn His way are called His disciples.”
Come explore Scripture and learn some steps toward growth and discipleship. We will work through the booklet “Discipleship: The Growing Christian Lifestyle”. The church will have copies of the study guide for you to purchase for $6.00. Please e-mail office@internationalchurch.org in order to reserve your copy.
Saturday, September 14 from 6 to 8pm
Youth in grades 6 to 12 are invited to come out for a fun night of competing to make the most tasty dish out of some unique ingredients! We will split the youth into teams to face off against each other with different courses and surprise ingredients. Feel free to bring a friend! Please RSVP to the church office by Thursday so ingredients can be bought. Bring $5 to cover the ingredients - or to buy pizza if nothing is edible!
Saturday, September 14 from 10:00am to 11:30am
WIC will host this community event to kick-off the OCC 2019 Season and share how shoeboxes can show God's love to children around the world! We’ll share ideas, make crafts, and learn how each shoebox gift can have a deep impact on the life of a child, a family, and an entire community. For more information and to RSVP please go to the event page at: Kick-Off Event Info
WIC sent a team of 14 people to Mafraq, Jordan to minister to Syrian refugees for one week this summer. The Team will share their experiences visiting and serving the Syrian families that have relocated to a small city in Jordan.
The Women’s Bible Study meets monthly. Join us on Saturday, September 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. There will be a time of discussion and prayer. Coffee, tea, and breakfast items will be served. Please e-mail office@internationalchurch.org for more info.
On the first Sunday of the month, WIC leads the Worship Service at the Friendship Terrace Retirement Community for our elderly neighbors. We partner with other congregations in the area to ensure there is a Christian Worship Service there each Sunday. All are invited to attend, sing, and worship together! For more information on the location and parking, please e-mail office@internationalchurch.org.
On the first Sunday of the month, WIC leads the Worship Service at the Friendship Terrace Retirement Community for our elderly neighbors. We partner with other congregations in the area to ensure there is a Christian Worship Service there each Sunday. All are invited to attend, sing, and worship together! For more information on the location and parking, please e-mail office@internationalchurch.org.
Join us at the Gales’ House in praying for the spiritual life of the church and its ministries.
WIC is sending a team of 14 people to Mafraq, Jordan to minister to Syrian refugees for one week this summer. They will deliver food packages and visit with families that have relocated to Mafraq from Syria. They will also bring some toys and soccer balls to play with the children. Please pray for the Team as they form relationships with the families and the workers there in Mafraq.
LIFE 2019
WIC Youth Group is excited to attend LIFE 2019 in Orlando from July 9 to 14. They will spend a week with thousands of Alliance youth to worship and serve together. The LIFE Conference gathers thousands of Alliance youth to focus on Jesus Christ through worship, scripture, and community. WIC is sending 18 Youth and 4 Adult Sponsors. Please consider giving a donation in the Sunday offering or online http://bit.ly/life2019wic .
Sunday, June 30 at 10:30am
Join us as we officially welcome Rev. Shawn Wallace, his children and his wife, Heather, to the WIC Family! Dr. Conley, the District Superintendent of the Mid-Atlantic District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance, will install Pastor Wallace as WIC's new Senior Pastor. It will be a time of celebration of God's leading and appointment as we seek to carry out God's will for our Church, our city, our nations, and the world.
Saturday, June 29
Community Yard Sale from 9am to 1pm
Come SELL or SHOP on the WIC lawn at the corner of 45th Street and River Road NW! Neighbors are invited to sell their used treasures. To register for your FREE selling space, please register online:
Community Cookout from 12pm to 1pm
WIC will grill FREE hot dogs and hamburgers!
WIC will also have a designated yard sale area, drinks table and bake sale with all donations to support the WIC Team traveling to Jordan to serve Syrian refugees.
** Rain or Shine! (Sale will be moved inside if there’s bad weather.)
Join us on Saturday June 15th. We will be watching “War Room”. For more information, e-mail office@internationalchurch.org
Saturday, June 8 from 9:30 to 11:00am
Join us at the Gales’ House in praying for the spiritual life of the church and its ministries.
Sunday, June 2 at 6pm
WIC leads worship monthly for senior residents and neighbors of Friendship Terrace Retirement Community.
Sunday, May 5 at 6pm
WIC leads worship monthly for senior residents and neighbors of Friendship Terrace Retirement Community.
