Parsonage Open House!

You are all invited to come check out the parsonage this Sunday December 21st. Join us anytime between 5:00 and 8:00 pm. Snacks, treats and all the rest are on us! Come when you can, stay as long as you can!

Directions below.

From the North...

Travel through Mechanicsville on Rte. 5 South

After Mechanicsville, watch for Persimmon Hills development across highway to your left.

Take first U-turn and start North.
Turn right on Persimmon Creek road into development (Large sign there-- PERSIMMON HILLS)

Take second left in development onto Parrish Court.

Our house is directly in front of you at end of cul-de-sac. 27922 Parrish Court

240-249-6041

From the South...

Travel North on Rte. 5 past 235 split (WaWa on left)

Turn right on Persimmon Creek road into development (Large sign there-- PERSIMMON HILLS)
Take second left in development onto Parrish Court.
Our house is directly in front of you at end of cul-de-sac. 27922 Parrish Court
240-249-6041

Why Believe in Nothing?

Tradition for tradition's sake alone is the epitome of emptiness. If the only reason we down the sweets, deck the halls, and wrap the gifts is because that's what we always do, we chase the wind. Christmas has meaning and purpose centered in the historic birth of Jesus Christ.

This Christmas, react against the hype and foolishness of the billboard above. Amidst the rush, take the time to come out and celebrate the Prince of Peace. Join us each Sunday in December as we celebrate THE GIFT. Our services are at 11:15 each Sunday Morning at the IC Hall in Mechanicsville, MD. For more information you can call me (Pastor Todd) at 301-481-2063 and while you are at in, check out www.whybelieveinnothing.org

Time to re-think

Come on out this Sunday for our Friend Day. We will begin a series called re-think, as we consider a new point of view on...

God- November 2nd

Me- November 9th

Relationships- November 16th

Pain- November 23rd

Purpose- November 30th

See you there,

Pastor Todd

Bonfire Date Moved to Sunday

All teens. Please note, we have moved the bonfire scheduled for tonight, Friday October 17, to this Sunday, October 19 at 6:00 PM. Same location- the Myers.

Directions are as follows...

• South on Rt. 235.


• Turn left on New Market Turner Rd. (Rt. 6).


• Go approx. 1 mile- turn left on Rustin Family Way.


• Look for hay-wagon truck to ride to top of hill!

The event is open to all ages 12-18.

See you there!

-Pastor Todd

Trunk or Treat

Our first major community event is scheduled for October 31st. On that Friday night, come on out to the Lions Club Pavilion on Rte. 5 for Trunk-or-Treat. All kids ages 3-11 are welcome. The entire event is free and will be loaded with music, games, fun, and finish with the trunk-or-treat processional where the kids will go around to 25 car trunks all decorated up in Bible story fashion and load up with candy.

Registration begins at 6:45, the event begins at 7:00 and runs to approximately 8:15. Bring your kids, invite your neighbors and nephews. Come on out!

WOW!

It really happened!!!

We prayed, we fasted, and we worked. We did the possible and God did the impossible. Basic goal-75, faith goal- 200, God's work- 254 in attendance giving God the glory He deserves!

If you haven't found us yet, come find us this Sunday. We are just up Mechanicsville Road, a few blocks west of Rte. 5 in Mechanicsville. You can find signs pointing you in from the highway this week with balloons floating off the top of them. We've got something for you AND your children!

As always, if you need anything, contact me at 301-481-2063, or at pastortodd@md.metrocast.net

See you Sunday at 11:15!

Grand Opening September 21, 11:15 AM

Well, it's here. After all the planning and preparing, AND PRAYING... here we go.

We will be meeting at the Immaculate Conception Fellowship Hall (which is in the back behind the Immaculate Conception church in Mechanicsville, MD)

From Rte. 5 in Mechanicsville, turn West onto Mechanicville Road (Right Turn if coming from Charlotte Hall, Left Turn if coming from Leonardtown or 235. Cross over Old Village Road and turn right very soon onto Church Lane (it is a dirt road).

Travel 1/10 mile up dirt road (please drive slowly, there are neighbors on that road :) Turn left at parking lot into back parking lot.

C'MON IN!

There will be nursery and children's ministry provided for all ages through 5th grade. Come join us for Coffee, juice, and donuts before you head into the worship service.

See you there,

Pastor Todd

Prayer Schedule

Thanks to all who agreed to pray with me in our 12-2 program. If you missed the previous email, we are praying daily at 12:00 noon or 12:00 midnight for two minutes for the church.

Here is a weekly schedule for how to pray

Sundays- For the facility. Initially that we will get final approval, and then for our relationship with our hosts and for all issues that may arise as we work with the facility.

Mondays- For Pastor and Family- Please lift my family and me up as we continue to give our all to provide leadership. Pray for our health, wisdom, and our relationship with God- that each will be healthy and strong.

Tuesday- For our Volunteers. Pray for a spirit of cooperation and joy as each person serves. Pray that they will find fulfillment as they give of their energies and love. Pray that those who are ministered to will be impacted for Christ.

Wednesday- For Spiritual insight and Wisdom. Ask God that we will always seek his face and remember that we wrestle against spiritual enemies to the work. Ask that God will give guidance to every leader in this church for a great impact on the kingdom of God.

Thursday- For Our Guests. Ask God to send us a great harvest of people who need Christ. Pray that they will feel welcomed and comfortable the very first time and that they will return for more.

Friday- For our community. Pray that we will be an agent for ministry and a positive influence in all the communities we impact. Pray for our community leaders and for our relationship with them to be positive.

Saturday- For our worship services. Ask the Holy Spirit to put a special anointing on all that transpires. Be especially in prayer for our very first service on September 21st at 11:15 am

Thanks for doing this. If just 60 people follow this plan we will haver two hours of prayer invested in our church every single day. How cool is that?

-Pastor Todd

The 12-2 Prayer Plan

As we near completion on our series on prayer, here is a very rudimentary way you can support our church plant in prayer. I call it the 12-2 plan. What I am asking is that every day at either 12:00 noon or 12:00 midnight (for you people with crazy schedules) you would commit to two minutes in prayer for Real Life Wesleyan. I will send out a schedule with specifics that you can pray for each day.

We are told in Matthew that we are not heard in prayer for our many words, and also that our agreement in prayer is a powerful thing. With that in mind, please commit to take two solid minutes of prayer each day for us at that time.

A few thoughts to help you stay on track.

Perhaps 12 is right at the beginning or end of your meal period. Make that a part of your daily routine.
Set an alarm on your phone or clock.
Call your spouse or a friend and pray together at that time.
Put up a reminder where you will see it.

Thanks for committing to launch us in prayer. As I said at the picnic, apart from prayer I am not interested in doing this whatsoever. With prayer… we are unstoppable!

Your partner,

Pastor Todd

Ya'll Come

SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1:30 PM

It's a cookout at the Croffords' house!

Time to come on out and meet us (and each other). Bring a side dish or a dessert, your lawn chair, outdoor games, and a great attitude. Have the kids bring a swimsuit cause water will be flyin' somewhere!

How to get to us (these directions are also in hard copy at the tables in the Garage Church and New Life Church.)

From 301...

Travel South on Rt. 5 through Mechanicsville.

After Mechanicsville, watch for Red, White, and Blue Fence of Used Auto Parts dealer on right.

Make next U-turn on left. (If you come to WaWa at corner of 5/235, you just missed it!)

Travel 500 yards, turn right into Persimmon Hills Development (Persimmon Creek Road)

Turn second left onto Parrish Court.

Our house is directly ahead at end of cul-de-sac. (Yellow Siding/ Maroon Shutters)

27922 Parrish Court, 240-249-6041

From the South

Come to intersection of Rt. 5 and 235

Travel North on 5 a short distance to Persimmon Hills Development and turn right onto Persimmon Creek Road.
Turn second left onto Parrish Court.
Our house is directly ahead at end of cul-de-sac. (Yellow Siding/ Maroon Shutters)
27922 Parrish Court, 240-249-6041

You Found Us!

Congratulations... you've landed in the middle of something brand new.

Real Life Wesleyan is a church plant committed to the idea that life is all about relationship. Together we will discover the joy of a genuine (a real) relationship with God as well as a loving relationship with other people.

We are being planted out of the New Life Wesleyan Church in La Plata, MD and will begin services in the Mechanicsville area of St. Mary's County on September 21, 2008. Stay tuned for the location!

-Pastor Todd