The Loop / July 22, 2025
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This Week’s Announcements:
BECOME // SERVING OUR NEIGHBORS
This past Sunday, Kenny talked about the importance of going where people are as we seek to embody and share the love of God. There are lots of ways to do that–from hosting a cookout for your neighbors, to becoming a regular at a local coffee shop, to joining a justice or service organization in your community. There are also some partnerships between our church and other churches here in Annapolis that can help us make new connections:
The Heritage Food Pantry: join Roy, Fred, Steve, and other folks from Revolution as we work together to feed 50 local families every week on Tuesdays. The Pantry runs from 9-11am, and all you need to do is show up: they will put you to work!
The Haven: our friends at College Creek Church operate a resource space on Clay Street that offers laundry and shower facilities for the unhoused community in Annapolis. Right now, that space is only open when either College Creek Church’s pastor, Isaac Vineyard, or Kenny are working there. But this fall, Isaac’s dream is to create a regular schedule of volunteers who can make sure the doors are open consistently throughout the week. You can be a part of making this happen! Just get in touch with Kenny about getting on the schedule this fall. This is a real and meaningful way we can show our neighbors that we see them, we care about them, and we will show up for them.
Annapolis Lighthouse Shelter: the Lighthouse is an essential service provider in Annapolis for our neighbors facing homelessness. There are always volunteer needs, and all you need to do to get involved is sign up on their website for their next volunteer onboarding program!
Path to Hope: back in March, we had two representatives from Path to Hope come and speak with us on a Sunday morning at Revolution. Path to Hope works to serve the immigrant community in Annapolis by providing ready access to legal representation and other services. If you would like to get involved, get in touch with Kenny… or go to their website at: https://www.yourpathtohope.org/.
BELONG // WOMEN’S “MAKE YOUR OWN SUNDAE” NIGHT!
It was great to see everyone at our last women's event in May! Our next women's event is a 'Make your Own Sundae and Game Night' on Saturday July 26th from 7-9pm. Donna Schmidt is hosting, and you are invited to sign up HERE for fun things to bring! Let Emily Heller (ehhel3986@gmail.com) or Maggie (youngmaggie14@gmail.com) know if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
BELONG // MEN’S WING NIGHT AUGUST 8
The guys at Revolution are getting together for a Wing Night on Friday, August 8! Mark your calendars, and we’ll share more details about things as we get closer!
BELIEVE // WORSHIP NIGHT POSTPONED
The Annapolis-area Wednesday night Local Groups (both the group led by the Connellys and the group led by the Millers!) are coming together to host an outdoor worship night on August 27. The event will be at the Millers home (500 Wilson Rd), and there will be music, prayer, and lots of time for fellowship. We hope you can be there!
BECOME // SOCIAL JUSTICE BOOK CLUB: JUMP IN!
Our friends Matt and Becky Murphy our continuing with their new book club focused on Christian responses to social justice issues. We are really excited to explore new ideas and approaches on issues that are close to our hearts… and truth-seeking always goes better with friends! If you would like to learn more about the group (or jump in), you can get on the mailing list by signing up TODAY at: www.revolutionannapolis.com/groups!
BELONG // ONLINE BIBLE STUDY GROUP
The Online Bible Study is a great place to get involved in community and expand your understanding of Scripture… all from the comfort of home! You are always invited to jump in with these studies any time! The group meets on Monday nights over Zoom, and for more information about how to get involved, just get in touch with our Discipleship Lay Leader, Dante Griffin, at dangriff67@gmail.com!
BELIEVE // COFFEE, ANYONE?
Do you have questions? Doubts? Would you just like to talk through things with someone? Kenny is also always up for that, too! Just send him an email (kenny@revolutionannapolis.com) or text (803.727.8500).
BECOME // SUPPORTING REVOLUTION CHURCH
At Revolution, we believe that our church needs to be a witness to God’s bottomless love and an example of what it means to wrestle and grow with our faith together. Following Jesus isn’t easy! But even in our doubts, if we take the things we are struggling to believe and put them into practice together, we learn to ask better questions and live in ways that are more beneficial for others.
If you want to join us in this mission, you can be a part in a few different ways:
First, you can commit to presence: it is our sincere hope as a church that you find real purpose and meaning in being a part of our services and groups at Revolution. They exist for you! But have you ever thought about what you have to offer those gatherings in return? Your unique perspective, hopes, experiences, and struggles are part of the bigger story of our church. You have an important part to play here, and that part begins by making faithful presence a priority!
Second, you can commit to generosity: we want to imitate God’s generosity by looking for ways we can share what we have been given with others to bring hope, justice, and safety to our neighbors. One way you can practice that generosity is by supporting our ministry here at Revolution financially: we are a non-profit organization committed to maintaining a Christian ministry in Annapolis, forgiving the debts of our neighbors, and financially supporting both church plants and existing churches in our area. Your gifts help keep this commitment going! But we also want to make sure you know that giving is important no matter where you do it: find a non-profit, charity, or aid organization whose cause you support and make a plan to be faithful and generous towards them! God can do more with our resources than we can… and giving is one of the practical ways we put our trust in what He can do.
Third, you can commit to service: here at Revolution, we are in need of all sorts of volunteers to keep our ministry going. If you are available to help out on any of our Sunday morning teams, or with any of our groups or other outreach ministries during the week, we need you! This is a great way to contribute to the church… and to make new friends.
The city of Annapolis needs help, too! If you are able, make time in your week to participate in a routine act of service for our community. There are multiple food pantries we support, all of whom need help, as well as opportunities to work with kids in need of tutoring, care for unhoused residents in our city who need assistance, and serve as an advocate for a variety of justice-seeking non-profits working to make Annapolis a more equitable place to live. For help a place to serve, just talk with Kenny (kenny@revolutionannapolis.com) or our Community Engagement Lay Leader, Cathy Miller (cathygrowinghealthy@gmail.com).
BELONG // STAY IN THE LOOP ALL WEEK LONG!
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