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SHARING GOD’S LOVE TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE INTO FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST

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The monthly Prayer List is available at Information Central and on the Greeters’ Stations.

10/27/19

Baptisms:We rejoice with Brett Mills, child of Richard & Ashley Mills, who was baptized Sunday, Oct. 24.

Prayer Requests: Susan Jones, mother of Stefanie Anderson, is scheduled for heart bypass surgery Thursday, Oct. 31.

LaVern Daniluk, a member of the Earlybird Bible class, is recovering from major surgery.

Sympathy: We extend our sympathy to Peggy Day and the O’Neal family on the death of Peggy’s son, Jan’s brother, and Penny’s uncle, John Day, Thursday, Oct. 24, in McLoud, Oklahoma.

New Babies: Congratulations to...Dakota & Rachel Dudley on the birth of their daughter, McLain Ann, Saturday, Oct. 12.

Bobby & Linda Tidwell on the birth of their grandson, Christian Shane, Monday, Oct. 21, to Tyler & Cassie Tidwell of Stafford, Virginia.

Showers: Baby Girl Shower for Stacey Naizer is today, 2-3:30 p.m., at Brenda Deal’s (1924 Singingwood Rd., Edmond). She is registered at Target and Amazon.

Other News:Hope Harbor fundraising Gala, "Denim & Diamonds," will be Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. in Broken Arrow. Find more information and purchase tickets on their Facebook page, or call 918-343-0003.

Hope Harbor is also in need of a Relief Houseparent Couple. This is a paid, part-time position. For more information, or to apply, please email Jennifer.Bristow@hopeharborinc.org.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP

1. When you think of celebrity endorsers, who stands out as the best? Why?

2. How does Jesus’ teaching on anger in Matthew 5 fit into the Sermon on the Mount as a whole?

3. Describe a time when you let your anger get the best of you in a public or outward way. Who was affected and how did you feel about the situation afterward?

4. How do you determine when anger is righteous or not? Can you think of modern examples where you feel anger is expressed righteously?

5. Why do you think Jesus speaks so strongly about resolving anger quickly in our relationships? What are the ramifications when we do not (how does it affect us in our daily lives)?

6. How can we better control our anger?

The Vision of Jesus: RepresentAndy Lashley

Matthew 5:21-24 ~ "You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, 'Do not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.' But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca,' is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift."

Two Principles from Jesus' Words in This Passage:

1. ________________________ anger that ____________ diminishes your _______________.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders.... Let your conversation be always full of grace... (Col. 4:5a,6a).

How do we conduct ourselves in:

_____________?

_____________?

_______________________?

2. ________________________ anger that ____________ diminishes your ____________.

Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry (Eph. 4:26b).

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In an effort to make some of our class content available to you in different ways, we’ve started putting selected adult classes online. Right now, you can listen to Josh Kingcade’s Sunday morning classes on Isaiah, Alden Bass’s Wednesday night class on the intertestamental period, and Brandon

Tatum’s Wednesday night class on parenting in a secular age. Go here to listen: https://www.mrcc.org/sermon-audio/service-type/adult/. Or you can go to the “classes” tab in the media section of the MRCC App.

MEETING SCHEDULESUNDAYWorship ................ 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.Bible Class ......................... 9:35 a.m.First Cup ............................. 9:35 a.m.a time for guests to learn about MRCC

Evening Worship ............ 5:00 p.m.Capitol Hill ........................ 4:00 p.m.2801 S. Robinson Ave, OKC, OK, 73109

QGroups ..................... various timesvisit mrcc.org/QGroups to learn more

WEDNESDAYEarly Bird Bible Class ..... 5:15 p.m.Bible Class | all ages ....... 7:00 p.m.

MINISTRY UPDATEST O DAY

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October 27 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of ChristNovember 3 | 2 p.m. Thrive - Conner Williams

Worship at Teal Creek

Worship at Tealridge Assisted Living, led in part by Jay Mack and the Campus Ministry, is at 4 p.m. every Sunday. Contact Bill.Luttrell@oc.edu to get involved.

Elders Available: Greg Schaefer and Brent Scott will be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSOctober27Outreach Day at Johnnie’sBaby Girl Shower for Stacey Naizer, 2-3:30 p.m., Brenda Deal’sChildren’s Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat, 6 p.m., Summit

November2Surviving the Holidays, 10 a.m. – noon, A101 & A102

3Fall Food DriveHeartbeat for Hope Day at Johnnie’sInternational Worship, 11 a.m., A105/6International Potluck, 12 p.m., GymThreads of Compassion, 2 p.m., A123

5Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 6:30 p.m., A119

7Men's Ministry Iron Coffee/Lunch, 6:30 a.m. and 12 p.m., various metro locations

8-9OCWA Garage Sale

10Brother’s Keeper Group MeetingsWorld Bible School Day at Johnnie’sBaby Boy Shower for Hannah Hale, 2-3:30 p.m., Campus Lounge (Summit Bldg.)

11NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A105/6

12Men's Prayer Breakfast, 6:30 a.m., Summit

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 “Ministry Opportunities” at Ministry Central in the main lobby.

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Men's MinistryIron Coffee/Lunch: Join us Thursday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 a.m. for coffee or noon for lunch. More details are available at mrcc.org/men.Prayer Breakfast: On Tuesday, Nov. 12, we'll host our next prayer breakfast. Join us at 6:30 a.m. in the Summit.Shotgun Tournament: Mark your calendars and plan to join us at noon on Saturday, Nov. 16, at Silverleaf Shooting Sports. More details are available in the adult Bible classes and at Information Central.

Women's MinistryDetails on these activities and more are available at mrcc.org/women:Fall Speaker Series: Join us Wednesday at 7 p.m. in A105-6 for "The Harvest of Kindness" with Cherry Hart. 2019 Women's Retreat Feedback Survey is online through October. If you attended the retreat, please complete the survey to give feedback and ideas for future retreats! Body & Soul Fitness Fall Extension is Nov. 1 - Dec. 20, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Mondays and/or Fridays in the gym. The 7-week session is $70 for twice/week or $40 for once/week.Monthly Brunch Group: To join this group, which starts Saturday, Nov. 9, contact Lori Walle at LWalleSL@aol.com or 405-213-4725.

A TIME FOR OUR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND TAKE THE NEXT STEPS AT MRCCEVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:35 IN THE PARLOR (ROOM A114)

Baptisms in 2019 ..................... 114

Sunday, October 20

Bible Class ............................. 1352A.M. Worship ......................... 1652P.M. Worship .................................276QGroups .........................................228MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers .......8P.M. Total ...................................512

Wednesday, October 23

Bible Class .............................. 1221

Weekly Budget ................ $106,764Avg Weekly Offering .....$102,836YTD Budget Deficit ...... $164,999

Women's Fall Retreat RecapAlthough we’ve heard having “no filter” is not good, the wrong kind of filters can dim our light to the world and our circle of influence. They can also block our connection to God. Gossip. Pride. Perfectionism. Busyness. Chaos. Negative self-talk. Filters can even keep us from really listening and helping others with their problems. Kathy Bishop of Wichita did an excellent job encouraging us to remove these filters so that we can see the woman God sees and do the works He created us to do. To not just GO through life, but to GROW through life.Women from their 20s-70s enjoyed get-acquainted activities, worship time, challenging/humorous talks, small group discussions, and delicious meals together. Optional activities included a campfire, a sunrise hike, and making earrings. Our (almost) 24 hours in the Red Rock Canyon provided time to meet new friends, reconnect with others, and just get away.A big thanks to the retreat committee—Allison Cassady, Erin Engelke, Amanda Kenney, Zina Siemer, and Robin Waugh—as well as the discussion group leaders, worship leaders, and others who helped put together this quality time for our women. We can’t wait for the next one! ~Lori Walle

October 27 | 2 p.m. Upward Bound - Dennis KellyNovember 3 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

Worship at Tealridge Independent Living

Campus Students are invited to join us every Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Room S1 for a shared meal before class. We'd love the chance to get to know you better!

Youth & Family MinistryJoin our NEW texting system! Students: Text only your code to 81010 (6th @4g69bk, 7th @638ga2, 8th @a8k64e, 9th @9af623, 10th @942kdk, 11th @a8dh8k, 12th @e32729). Parents: Text your code to 81010 (6th Grade parents @db86bk, Jr. High parents @ggg344, Sr. High parents @gckbde). Parents can join multiple groups.

Unplugged: Monday, Oct. 28, for Senior High students.Junior High Pick-Me-Up will be Wednesday, Oct. 30, for Cheyenne students. Look for church vans in the school parking lot. Let Kurtis know if you’re coming (kurtis.dobbs@mrcc.org).Hangout & Dinner: Wednesday, Oct. 30; lounge opens at 2:30 p.m. Dinner (Frito Chili Pie) at 5:30 p.m. in the gym. Cost $3 per person.Huddles: Wednesday, Oct. 30; Jr. High groups meet in the Summit at 7 p.m. Sr. High meet in designated homes at 6:30 p.m.Girls’ Retreat: Nov. 16-17 to Waco, TX, for 7-12 grade girls and moms. Spots are limited, so register online today!Honduras 2020 Mission Trip will be June 1-8 for 11th-12th grade students. $100 deposit due Nov. 10. Register and pay online.Areawide Worship: Nov. 10, 4:30-7 p.m. at OC.

Celebrate Recovery is in need of help with our dinner team. Contact Nate.Chellie@gmail.com to volunteer.