This morning Brandon Foster led a small group to the Spottsylvania Courthouse battlefield to learn a little about local history and what God has done to preserve our nation and our freedom.

Even though the day started with some rain, a great deal was accomplished at the Heritage Court Community Day in Dahlgren. Heritage Court is a townhouse complex that needs a little TLC, and the residents need to see God’s love.

We worked alongside community members with bushwhacking, clean-up, and light construction. The community kids learned bicycle maintenance and participated in a bicycle rodeo; the Sheriff’s Dept. gave great tips on bicycle safety. The Fire Dept. dropped by to install house numbers on the townhouses that didn’t have them and give the kids a tour of their fire truck. It was a true community event with Domino’s Pizza even providing lunch.

Here are some photos of this wet but wonderful day

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The Virginia Department of Highways mowed the berms on Hanover Church Road and exposed all the litter that had accumulated there over the past year. This morning we got together to clean things up a bit. Many hands made it light work.

Here are some photos of this “gathering”

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Following the morning service, our ladies held a baby shower for Melodie Miller. This was a special opportunity to make new friends, catch up with old friends, pray together, celebrate the Lord’s blessings, and have fun while we’re doing it!

Once again we invited our members, friends, and neighbors to set up in the church parking lot for a Saturday morning sale. It was another great year with plenty of sales and camaraderie. We’re grateful to all the shoppers who stopped by whether they made a purchase or engaged in conversation.