FAMILY UPDATESSERMON NOTES

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.

11/17/19

Baptisms:We rejoice with...Gabe Engelke, son of Jason & Erin Engelke and grandson of Randy & Pam Richards, who was baptized Sunday, Nov. 10.Vivian and Violet Stansberry, daughters of Matt & Mandy Stansberry, who were baptized Sunday, Nov. 10.Donshai Braddock, Wesley Chambers, and Matthew Locopo, who were baptized Saturday, Nov. 9, at the Oklahoma County Jail.

Hospitalized: Marlene Barnett is in Integris South, #601.

New Babies: Congratulations to...Barry & Afton Bennett on the birth of their son, Brady Ryan, Monday, Nov. 11. Grandparents are Tom & Kelley Green.Grant & Natalie Cochenour on the birth of their son, Colin Reid, Saturday, Nov. 9.Barry & Jill Kelley on the birth of their daughter, Stella Ann, Thursday, October 24.

Our Sympathy is extended to...The Kevin Arledge family on the death of his mother, Sandy Arledge, Sunday, Nov. 10, in Edmond.The Scott DeBoard family on the death of Teresa's grandmother, Geneva Bellows, Monday, Nov. 11 in Midwest City.

Shower: Bridal Shower for Anna Young, daughter of John & Suzanne Young, is today from 2-4 p.m., in the home of Kelli Ginsberg (10013 Forest Glade Dr., OKC). She is registered at Target, Dillard’s, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Other News:Join Lilyfield for ice skating at Edmond Ice Rink in North Edmond on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 3-9 p.m. The cost to skate is $12/person, and $8 is given directly to Lilyfield! Lilyfield is a local non-profit that serves children and families in need in Oklahoma through adoption, foster care, counseling, and prevention.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP

1. Phil listed three reasons which make many Christians hesitant to share their faith. Which do you feel most acutely and why?

2. Can you think of an example of tentative belief being championed as a virtue in today’s culture?

3. What is an example of ineffective evangelism?

4. Some say we should love and let God do the rest. Others say there comes a point where we share faith. What do you think?

5. Phil explained what a “telos” is. What is a telos, and what are examples of some ‘telos’ you see among people you know?

6. If Jesus had come in the twenty-first century instead of the first century, do you think he would have still used the word Lost? If not, do you think there is an alternate word?

7. Jesus was bold in what he preached about God, about ethics, about sacrifice, about judgment. (“Whoever would come after me must deny himself.” “There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.” etc.) Yet, people loved Jesus. They wanted to be around him. How do you explain this? How might a Christian today do the same thing?

This Little Light: Shining Light In a Secular AgePhil Brookman

We feel _______________________________.

____________________________ is a virtue.

_____________________ is seen as extreme.

Luke 19:1-10

Bad _____________________ doesn't erase good ________________.

____________ seeks the __________.

A theology of _________ requires a theology of the ________.

John 3:16; Romans 1:16

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Please come back at 5:00 this evening. Worship will be led by our Timothy class.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming events. Be in prayer for whom you should invite!Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, Tuesday, Dec. 24Facing Doubt: A Conversation with Lee Strobel, Saturday, Feb. 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m.Exact details are pending. Stay tuned for more info.

To all ladies age 65 and up needing more energy and zest in your life, our yoga class might be just the thing. Recent studies from Penn State and Columbia University found that engaging in just two weekly sessions of strength training improves your balance, protects joints, increases metabolism, boosts bone density, and helps fight depression. Our free yoga sessions meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 – 3 p.m. in A103-104. Along with the great exercise, you’ll enjoy plenty of laughter and fellowship. Come join us! ~Carolyn McMillan

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.

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November 17 | 2 p.m. Young Professionals - Aaron SechrestNovember 24 | 2 p.m. Young Professionals - Aaron Sechrest

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: Neil Arter and Mickey Banister will be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSNovember

17Bridal Shower for Anna Young, 2 p.m., Kelli Ginsberg’s

Timothy Class Worship, 5 p.m., Auditorium

20Reception for Justin & Jennifer Cherry (New Zealand Missionaries), 6 p.m., Parlor

21Quilting Connection Group, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (come-and-go), S1

CWBS Luncheon, 11 a.m., F.C.

24Outreach Day at Johnnie’s

International Thanksgiving Dinner, 6 p.m., Gym

27Offices Close at Noon

All-Church Thanksgiving Service, 7 p.m., Auditorium

28Thanksgiving Day In The City

28-30Buildings Closed

December

2Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 6:30 p.m., A119

5Men’s Iron Coffee & Lunch, 6:30 a.m. and 12 noon, Various Locations

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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Women's MinistrySixth Grade Girls' Devo: All women are invited to A105-106 on Wednesday at 7 p.m., when the sixth grade girls will speak to us about identifying and using our spiritual gifts. Quilting Connection Group meets Thursday, 9-6 (come-and-go) in S1 in the Summit for new and experienced quilters. Details at mrcc.org/women.

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 ..................... 119

Sunday, November 10

Bible Class ............................ 1904A.M. Worship .........................2170P.M. Worship .................................267QGroups ..........................................421MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers ...n/aP.M. Total ................................. 688

Wednesday, November 13

Bible Class .............................. 1213

Weekly Budget ................ $106,764Avg Weekly Offering .....$102,624YTD Budget Deficit .......$186,324

Our Budgeting Process is a Spiritual Work While our shepherds will present the 2020 church budget to us on December 1, the prayer-driven process to dream about next year’s ministry plans began in August. Ministry Directors meet in late summer to monitor current giving trends, review year-to-date spending, and to discuss where we believe the Lord is leading us in the coming year. These men and women then spend several months working with their own leaders and volunteers to build their area budgets from the ground up. Seeking the Spirit’s guidance, they constantly ask these questions: How can we serve the greatest number of people? How do we involve more members of our body, empowering them to use their giftedness for God? And, how can we increase our Kingdom impact for Christ’s glory? After rigorous planning, our Ministry Directors review their budgets with their elder-oversight committees. In October, the Ministry Directors meet to finalize the proposed budget, which is then submitted to the whole eldership for approval. The elders then monitor contributions during January and February before the final adoption of the new budget. Our budgeting process is spiritual, thorough, and collaborative. Special thanks go to Tammy McKeever, our Business Manager, and Brent Williams, our Finance Ministry Director, who help facilitate the process. Brent has just recently been asked to serve in this volunteer role, replacing Greg Schaefer who is now one of our shepherds. Please pray for this important work. May the Kingdom grow, and the Lord be glorified through our generosity.

November 17 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of ChristNovember 24 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

Worship at Tealridge Independent Living

According to research, an important early step for most people who come to know Jesus was an invitation from a family member or friend. This icon indicates an event is guest-friendly. Your invitation could be someone’s first step toward Jesus!

Youth & Family MinistryCimarron Shuttle: Wednesday, Nov. 20; 6-8 grade students. Meet at the Pepperdine cul-de-sac after school to go to the Youth Lounge for hangout and a snack.Summit Night: Wednesday, Nov. 20; Lounge opens at 2:30 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 in gym. Cost $3 per person. Classes at 7 p.m.Senior Lunch: Thursday, Nov. 21, at Panda Express.Honduras 2020 Mission Trip: June 1-8 for 11-12 grade students. $100 deposit due NOW. Register and pay online.Winterfest: Jan. 17-19 for 9-12 grade students. Early bird rate until Nov. 20. Register online.

Timothy Class Worship ServiceThis evening our sixth grade boys will be leading our worship service. They have put in many weeks of work this fall to prepare their talks, scriptures, songs, and prayers. This is a great opportunity for you to come and support our young people. Your encouraging thoughts go a long way in their leadership development.

Journey LandJourney Land needs NINE Journeymen for the winter quarter (Dec. 1 - Feb. 26), and THREE teachers for six weeks beginning Dec. 1. Journeymen needed (contact Delise.Williams@mrcc.org):

1st Grade Brown - 1 person for Wednesday evenings.1st Grade Orange - 1 person for Sunday mornings.4th Grade Orange - 2 people for Sunday mornings.4th Grade Yellow - 1 person for Sunday mornings.5th Grade Green - 2 people for Sunday mornings.

Teachers needed (contact Karla.Taylor@mrcc.org):1st - 2nd Grade, Sunday morning Games1st - 2nd Grade, Sunday morning Puppets1st - 2nd Grade, Wednesday evening Puppets

You are invited to come meet Justin & Jennifer Cherry, missionaries serving New Zealand, this Wednesday, Nov. 20, at 6 p.m. in the Parlor. The Cherrys will be overseen by MRCC at the beginning of the year. Jennifer is the daughter of MRCC’s very own Nancy Lutes. Please come join us and welcome them to MRCC.

Care & CounselingAlzheimer's Caregiver Support Group usually meets the first Tuesday evening of each month. However, next month, they will meet Monday, Dec. 2, instead. The meeting time and place will remain the same: 6:30 p.m. in A119.

Children's MinistryThe MRCC preschool ministry would love to help LTC participants earn a gold in the 2020 LTC teaching challenge! Students in grades 3-8 can teach with a parent or responsible adult in one of our preschool classes. Students in grades 9-12 can teach with one another, with an adult, or with an adult that we pair with the student. Please contact Stephanie.Langley@mrcc.org for more information.