FAMILY UPDATES

9/4/ 16
September 4, 2016
FAMILY UPDATES
Hospitalized:
Drew Eckhart, son of Scot & Dawn Eckhart, is in OU Children’s following
back surgery last week.
Stop Manufacturing. Start Cultivating.
Phil Brookman
#mrccTheGift
“They tried to enter Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus would not
allow them to.” ~Acts 16:7
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness,
goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against
such things there is no law (Galatians 5:22-23).
When you find the ___________, you’ve found the
___________.
Where is the fruit? There is the Spirit.
There is a difference between “Fruits of the Spirit” and
“Qualities I Admire.”
Prayer Requests:
The monthly prayer list is available on the Greeters’ Stations and at Information Central.
New Babies:
Congratulations to Mac & Shannon Maddox on the birth of their son,
Everett, Friday, August 5.
Showers:
Bridal Shower for Emilie McClanahan (daughter of Rich & Renai McClanahan)
will be next Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., at Mary Seat’s. She is registered
at Target, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Crate & Barrel.
Bridal Shower for Krystal Mills, fiancée of Justin Hall (son of Dewayne &
Beth Hall) will be next Sunday, Sept. 11, 2-3:30 p.m., in the Parlor. They
are registered at Dillard’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Target, Williams Sonoma,
and Pottery Barn.
Other News:
International Worship will meet at 11:00 this morning in A105/106, followed
by a potluck meal at 12:00 in the Gym.
Men’s Weekly Bible Study begins this Thursday, Sept. 8, 9:30 a.m., in S1
(Summit Building).
Brother’s Keeper Groups meet next Sunday, Sept. 11. Information is available
in the Sunday adult Bible classes.
Fruit is the natural __________ of an intentional
_____________.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP
1. Share a story in your life where you think God might have been
working, but you’re unsure if it was really Him or not. As you share
the story, can you identify any of the fruits of the Spirit?
2. Phil said there is a difference between “Fruits of the Spirit” and
“qualities I admire.” What are some qualities you admire which
aren’t necessarily fruits of the Spirit?
3. Which fruits of the Spirit do you wish you had more of in your life?
What are some spiritual practices that you think would be helpful
in cultivating this fruit?
Member Information Changes:
Morgandi Lashley
(Stella, Chloe, Emmett)
419 Sundance Ln
Edmond, OK 73034
John & Kim Pagonis
(Zoe, James)
3108 Eagle Crest Rd
Edmond, OK 73013
New Members:
Elizabeth Henderson
14601 Billy Dr
Edmond, OK 73034
Bryan Hughes
(Ainslee)
1236 Three Oaks Circle
Midwest City, OK 73130
Trey & Sarah Petty
1325 N Walker Ave, Apt 534
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Jerry & Sybil Morgan
7501 Newberry Rd
Oklahoma City, OK 73141
Jeff & Shannon Iverson
(Sophy, Lola, Jax)
2900 Farmington Cir
Edmond, OK 73012
For those in a season of spiritual exploration, this class focuses
on the life and teachings of Jesus and provides regular opportunities to ask questions about God, faith, the Bible, and
spirituality in a safe and welcoming environment.
Men’s Ministry Fall Offerings
“The Well”
Fall Wednesday Night Class
The Well is a new class focused on
the spiritual growth of men, with time
for fellowship, a lesson, and group
discussion. Each week a lesson will be
brought by various MRCC teachers, leaders, and ministers.
The Well begins on September 7 in Room A113, and this
year’s theme is The Spiritual Leader.
“Sharpen”
2016 Men’s Ministry Mini-Retreat
Sharpen, a new annual event for men kicking off October
6 from 6:30-8 p.m. in Fellowship Central, will include
dinner and fellowship, a message from Scott Franks, and
small group discussion. The cost is $10 per person, and
registration opens today at mrcc.org/men. All registration
and payments must be received by Sunday, October 2. We
hope you’ll consider attending!
UPCOMING EVENTS
September 4, 2016
Haiti Campaign Recap
Our two weeks in Haiti could be simply described as “good works
with great people.” Our wide range of activities included providing much
needed medical care in multiple villages, building temporary housing for
a family in need, having some fun with the kids at the orphanage that
supplied our housing, and putting on a VBS-type event for teens of the
community. However, as is often the case in these situations, I was more
overwhelmed with the many things God taught us through our brothers
and sisters in Haiti. The Body in Haiti is strong, bold, and encouraging
beyond belief. On behalf of the entire group, I want to thank you all for
your financial and material help, along with the constant prayer we were
~Brooks Stephenson
showered with. God is good! My City, His City
In addition to the Amazing Race Service Challenge and the free
classes being offered, another aspect of our My City, His City outreach
event on Saturday, Sept. 24, will be a Block Party held
in and around our east parking lot from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We need you to volunteer to help out and also to invite
your friends and neighbors, because there’s going to
be plenty of fun stuff going on. Free lunch from 11 to
1:00. Lots of live music, including Spaghetti Eddie for
the kids (featuring our own Erick Alexander), Lucas
Ross, Nathaniel & Jesse Garner, New Reign, and more.
Free basketball and soccer clinics. A video game truck.
A petting zoo. A rock wall. Inflatables and games. It’s
going to be a good time, so come out for any or all of it.
Of course, the whole day is designed to help us bless and connect
with our community, so make sure to grab as many invitation cards as
you like from the auditorium, your classrooms, or Information Central,
and give them out to your friends. And since we’re less than three
weeks from the event, it’s time to sign up for the Amazing Race and/
or volunteer for the Block Party and other activities. You can do that in
classes or really easily on the MRCC App or at mrcc.org/mycityhiscity.
Hope you plan to help, invite, and attend on Saturday the 24th!
~Andy Lashley
New Quarter Brings New Classes
We will kick off our new slate of Wednesday night adult classes on
Sept. 7. Stafford North is teaching a class on Daniel, and we will give
copies of Stafford’s upcoming book on the subject to any guests you
bring. We also have a Marriage Recharge class for couples married 2-12
years, a class on Restoration Movement history, a new men’s class which
features different speakers each week, our yearly women’s speaker
series, a missions class (open to all) that will help prepare us for next
year’s GoMission effort, and a class just for young adults (20s and early
30s). The International class will move to S1, and our Earlybird class
continues to meet at 5:15 in A105-106. Visit mrcc.org/wednesday for the
class list, descriptions, and locations.
~Josh Kingcade
Bless Our Friends from Around the World!
If you speak English, know how to have a conversation, or can
simply show genuine care, we need you. Opportunities abound to
change the world right where we are! Hundreds who have never heard
the gospel are in our midst. MRCC International Ministry appreciates
volunteers. We need you to reach out to internationals in a variety
of ways: Acts of hospitality and kindness—offer a hand of friendship
or invite someone to share a meal; become a regular English
conversation partner Wednesday nights in the Summit (S1); attend
International Worship and/or monthly potluck on the first Sunday
each month, and meet someone new to welcome and bless. To learn
more, please attend our Appreciation Dinner this Tuesday, Sept. 6,
at 6:30 p.m. in Fellowship Central. RSVP (required for catering) to
clay.hart@mrcc.org or 405-437-8545.
~Clay Hart
MINISTRY UPDATES
If you’d like to learn more about all of MRCC’s ministries and the various
ways you can serve in them, please pick up a copy of the “Ministry
Opportunities” document at Ministry Central in the main lobby.
Capitol Hill:
Capitol Hill is looking for nursery help on Sunday and Thursday nights.
If you are interested in being placed in a rotation for nursery help,
please contact Kaili Tucker at kailib.tucker@gmail.com.
Care & Counseling:
September
4 Blood Drive, 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Gym
International Worship, 11 a.m., A105
International Potluck, 12 p.m., Gym
Heartbeat for Hope Day at Johnnie’s
5 Buildings & Offices Closed for Holiday
6International Appreciation Dinner,
6:30 p.m., Fellowship Central
8 CWBS Begins, 9:30 a.m.
Men’s Bible Study Begins, 9:30a.m.,
S1 (Summit Building)
11 Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings
World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s
Bridal Shower for Emilie McClanahan,
2-3:30 p.m., Mary Seat’s
Bridal Shower for Krystal Mills, fiancée
of Justin Hall, 2-3:30 p.m., Parlor
Threads of Compassion, 2 p.m., A123
12 NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A106
18 Bridal Shower for Candice Wood,
2-3:30 p.m., Kathy Wright’s
20 RefresHER, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Central
24 My City, His City
Bridal Shower for Lindsay Walker,
2-3:30 p.m., Kerri Pope’s
25 Outreach Day at Johnnie’s
28 Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace and
The Legacy Journey begin, 6:30-8 p.m.
A new series of GriefShare begins this Wednesday night, Sept. 7. If
you would like to attend GriefShare, please email Cherry Hart at
hartcherry@gmail.com or call 405-445-2323 to ensure we will have
enough materials.
Also resuming this week, DivorceCare is a special weekly seminar and
support group for people who are separated or divorced. If you
would like to attend DivorceCare, please register at mrcc.org/care.
Children’s Ministry:
One helper is needed in a toddler class on Wednesday nights. If you
can volunteer this quarter, please email sarah.pearman@mrcc.org.
Journey Land:
Journey Land needs Journeymen for the fall quarter (STARTING TODAY AND THIS WEDNESDAY). Positions needed are:
Sundays: 1st Grade Yellow, one Journeyman
4th Grade Yellow, two Journeymen
Wednesdays: 5th Grade Gray, two Journeymen
If you can help, please head down to Journey Land this morning and
talk to Delise Williams, or email her: delise.williams@mrcc.org.
Tealridge Worship
Elders Available:
September 4 (2:30 p.m.)
Cornerstone - Nevius
September 11 (2:30 p.m.)
Cornerstone - Nevius
Ron Ackerman & Mickey Banister
will be available in the Conference
Room for consultation following
5 p.m. worship.
Assisted Living Worship
at 4 p.m. bill.luttrell@oc.edu
Women’s Ministry:
Unpacking the Boxes class starts Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. for women
new to the community. Pick up invitational brochures at Ministry
Central. Details at unpackingtheboxes.com or or call 405-341-5141.
Wednesday Night Speaker Series: All women are invited to hear Lynn
Gaither on “The Forgiving Heart,” kicking off Having the Heart of
Jesus: Living His Kind of Love at 7 p.m. this Wednesday in A117-118.
CWBS Exodus groups begin at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday in A105-106.
Bring $8 cash or check for your study guide.
Fall Retreat registration begins next Sunday in the foyer. Lodge ($60)
and cabin ($55) rooms will be assigned first-come, first-served. Saturday only is $15. Join us at Canyon Camp & Conference Center, in
Hinton, October 14-15. Details at mrcc.org/women.
NEST for Widows meets Monday, Sept. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. in A106.
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Youth & Family Ministry:
Jr. High Retreat: 7th-8th grades; Sept. 9-11 at Quartz Mountain; cost
$65/person; leave at 4:00 this Friday afternoon and return home
around 2 p.m. on Sunday; bring $$ for 2 fast food meals; twinkie/
twinning competition during retreat (pick a partner and dress the
same); register online TODAY!
Youth Lounge: Lounge closed tomorrow for Labor Day.
Cimarron Shuttle: Wednesday, Sept. 7; 6th-8th Cimarron students can
be picked up after school in the Pepperdine Ave. cul-de-sac for a
ride to Wednesday hangout.
Pick-Me-Up: Wednesday, Sept. 7, at OCA (6th–8th grades); look for
church van at dismissal in school parking lot to go get a free snack
and a ride to church for hangout; RSVP to kurtis.dobbs@mrcc.org.
Wednesday Hangout & Dinner: Sept. 7; Chick-Fil-A, $3/person at
5:30 p.m. (lounge opens at 2:30 p.m.)
Senior Lunch: Thursday, Sept. 8, at Qdoba.
Baptisms in 2016...................... 169
Sunday, August 28
Bible Class Total................ 2169
A.M. Worship Total.................2513
P.M. Worship Total...................454
Wednesday, August 31
Bible Class Total........................ n/a
Weekly Budget. . . . . . . . . . . $99,346
Avg Weekly Offering........$97,472
YTD Budget Deficit ........$65,595