http://www.leedschurch.org/events/default.asp jon@websolutions.net (The Episcopal Church of Leeds Parish) http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19559 <h2>The <strong>February Lock-in for the Leeds Youth Group</strong> will be held Fri. Feb. 24th - Sat. Feb. 25th. &nbsp;<br /><br />In the past, this event has been known as the 30-Hour Famine and it benefitted World Vision.&nbsp; The focus has changed this year and there will be no fasting.&nbsp; Instead, it will run more like a retreat. The youth will spend some time making concrete plans for their Relay for Life fundraising as well as engage in many other activities, including:&nbsp; games, a movie, service projects, spiritual development, outside fun, and more! &nbsp;<br /><br />Details:<br /><br />**Time?&nbsp; The event will run from 6:30 Friday evening to 6:30 Saturday evening. &nbsp;<br /><br />**What to Bring?&nbsp; Pj's, clothes for Saturday, toiletries, sleeping bag and pillow, and an air mattress/pad if you have one.&nbsp; Dinner and snack on Friday night, and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday will be provided. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />**Where?&nbsp; All activities will be held on church grounds except for one activity on Saturday afternoon.&nbsp; At approximately 12:15 pm on Saturday, the group will leave to go to Suffield Meadows Assisted Living Center to play games with the Seniors there from 1-4 pm and return to Leeds around 4:45 pm.&nbsp; Depending on the number of youth participating, there may be a need for another driver.&nbsp; Please reply if you are available to help with transportation. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />**Who?&nbsp; This event is open to all the youth of Leeds Church.&nbsp; Please RSVP to Rhonda Stribling by Feb. 21st so that firm plans can be made by those providing meals and so that transportation can be arranged.&nbsp; Also, please indicate if there are any dietary restrictions or other matters of which the leaders need to be aware. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />**Chaperones?&nbsp;&nbsp; Rev. Justin McIntosh and Stephanie Burke will be attending.&nbsp; A colleague of Justin's, Lisa Erdeljon will also be in attendance.&nbsp; Lisa has a lot of experience working with youth groups in the Northern Virginia area.&nbsp;&nbsp; Rhonda Stribling will also be in and out, but will not be spending the night.&nbsp; If any other parents are interested in helping with any part of this event, you are very welcome to attend.&nbsp; Just let us know when you plan to attend so that plans can be made accordingly. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />**Cost?&nbsp; It's free! : )<br />&nbsp;<br />**Questions?&nbsp; Please reply to Rhonda, or contact Stephanie or Justin. &nbsp;<br />&nbsp;<br />We hope to see a good turnout of youth at this event!!</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19559 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19497 <h2>The <strong>ECW family Spaghetti Lunch</strong> to benefit the Diocese of Toungoo and the Haiti Project will be on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, March 4th</span> at noon. Come for great food and a fun evening -- and bring friends!</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19497 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19560 <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>HEALING SERVICE - FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH</strong></h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;">Everyone is welcome to attend the Healing Service with Holy Eucharist the first Wednesday of the month, at it's new time <span style="text-decoration: underline;">11:00 AM</span> in the church, in a somewhat formal setting.&nbsp; This month the service will be on <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, March 7th</span>.</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19560 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19561 <h2>The next "Second Helping Sunday" is <strong>March 11th</strong>.&nbsp; Please remember to bring something to church that day for the food bank and our neighbors in need.<br /><br />Items needed include:&nbsp; Non-perishable food (canned and dry), powdered milk and formula, paper goods, disposable baby items, soups, pasta, complete packaged non-refrigerated meals, personal hygiene items (like soap, tooth paste, shampoo), etc.</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19561 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19238 <h2>ECW meeting at noon in the library.&nbsp; All women of Leeds are invited to attend!&nbsp; If you have an item to be added to the agenda for the meeting, please contact Susan Douglass by email or cell phone (dmaisondubois@hotmail.com&nbsp; / 703-624-5305)</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19238 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=18738 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=18738 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19239 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=19239 http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=17687 <h2>Mark your calendars now! The L<strong>eeds Parish Retreat at Shrinemont is April 27 - 29, 2012</strong>. Shrinemont is a very special place of great natural beauty and opportunities for many types of activities -- or just intense relaxing.&nbsp; It is also a safe place for children to enjoy themselves.&nbsp; Some activities will be planned for Leeds participants, but one of the great joys of all former parish weekends has been the opportunity for members of the parish (individuals and families) to play and relax together as a parish family.&nbsp; A sign up sheet is up in the parish hall with more information, including costs. Cost, however, should not be a barrier to anyone, as generous scholarship help is available. Please join us!</h2> http://www.leedschurch.org/Events/eventView.asp?EventID=17687