F&F Announcements - Sunday 6/14 - Lon, Wrestling With God - Mark Stricker, God's Eternal Purpose
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Glyn Roberts
Jun 12, 2015, 11:58:59 PM6/12/15
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Dear Friends,
As always, you will be dropped from this email list on request. I'm sorry this is later than usual.
Contents:
- MBC Sermon & Tysons Bulletin
- F&F Schedule: http://www.mcleanbible.org/connect/friends-fellowship
- April 19 - June 14 - Discovering God Through The Old Testament - Conclusion
- June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott
- This Week - God's Eternal Purpose
- Citywide - Gracia Burnham
- F&F on Facebook
June 13-14, 2015
Genesis, Part 68
Wrestling With God (Genesis 32:1-30)
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor
You can access the Tysons bulletin at mcleanbible.org/locations/tysons/mbc-tysons-weekly-bulletins, usually on Friday mornings
- You can't click on the paper copy!
Our own upcoming program is in the bulletin again this week!
- THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST – by John Stott. Paul Dorosh will lead this book study
- on Sundays, June 21–Aug. 16 at 10:45 am in Room 3200.
- Open to all adults. INFO: Glyn Roberts, friendsandfellowship@mcleanbible.org or 703-318-7639
The Display Ads
- PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES
- Nan McCullough - North America
- Scott & Andi Mitchell - North America
- For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org
- JUNE MEMORY VERSE
- Romans 12:3 For by the grace given to me I say to every one of you:
- Do not think more highly of yourself than you ought,
- but rather think of yourself with sober judgment ...
- AN EVENING OF SONG WITH ALYCE METALLO
- Friday, June 19, 7:30 pm, Smith Center
- Childcare will be provided with advance notice.
- Free and open to the public.
- RSVP and sign up for childcare online.
- mcleanbible.org/alycemetalloconcert
- SERGUEI POPOV FREE CONCERT
- Friday I July 3, 2015, 7:30–9 Pm
- Smith Center Auditorium
- Childcare available with advance registration by June 30th.
- mcleanbible.org/sergueipopov
- Classical and contemporary Israeli music performed by concert master Serguei Popov
- A WOMAN OF IMPACT - EXCELLENT LIVING
- Ellie Lofaro, Author
- Cheryl Martin, Host, Excellent Living [Cheryl has attended F&F]
- Saturday, June 27, 9 am–noon, Smith Center
- FREE - Registration requested.
- Info/Register: excellentLiving.org or call 301-907-8215
- McLEAN BIBLE CHURCH - CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 21
- CHRISTIANITY 101 & CHRISTIANITY 201
- Managing Our Finances God's Way, Seeing Jesus in the Torah
- Sunday at 9 and 10:45 am and Monday at 7:30 pm
- mcleanbible.org/classes
- KID'S QUEST - SAY YES TO THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF THE NEXT GENERATION!
- Visit us in the Connect Room or at Kid's Quest Volunteer Central.
- Please fill out the response card or contact us at 703-770-2902 or drew.white@mcleanbible.org.
- Response card:
- Please indicate your area(s) of interest:
- __ Nursery (0-24 mo) __ Toddlers (25 mo-3 yrs)
- Small Group: __ Preschool (3-4 Years) __ Elementary (K-5th Grade)
- Large Group (storyteller, puppeteer, tech): __ Preschool __ Elementary
- __ Not sure, please contact me with more information
- Please indicate your availability:
- __ Saturdays 6:30 pm __ Sundays 9 am
- __ Sundays 10:45 am __ Sundays 12:30 pm
Selected Announcements
- THANK YOU, DENNY HARRIS… for 16 years of faithful service to the Lord at MBC.
Please visit the tables in the lobby to write a thank you note to Denny. INFO:
Rebecca Peak, rebecca.pe...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2978 [Amen!]
- CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – Members are encouraged to join us for our next
Congregational Meeting on Wednesday, June 24 at 7:30 pm in the Smith Center
at MBC Tysons. The annual Elder Election will take place at this meeting, which
will be broadcast live to MBC Loudoun and MBC Prince William. Members at all
three locations will be able to ask questions and count toward quorum. Everyone
is encouraged to attend, but only members may vote on church business.
- MILITARY APPRECIATION
LUNCHEON – A luncheon will be held at
12:30 pm on Sunday, June 28 in Community Room C to honor our military branches.
Also, please help us identify our MBC veterans of WWII as we want to honor them
at the luncheon. INFO: Wayne Fujito, 703-414-5014 or
operatio...@mcleanbible.org
- WOMEN’S SUMMER BIBLE STUDY
– Join us for an interactive,
in-depth study of the book of Esther. Wednesdays, June 24–July 29 in Community Room B. Registration required, $10 cost
for the book. INFO/REGISTER: Emily Franklin, mcleanbible.org/esther or
emily.f...@mcleanbible.org
- HELP OTHERS FIND A PLACE
TO BELONG – Create a healthy group environment
where people can connect with God, others and their purpose. New groups start
in September. 6-week training for new group leaders begins Sunday, June 14. Learn more today at
mcleanbible.org/discipleshipleaders. INFO: Emily Franklin, emily.f...@mcleanbible.org
or 703-770-2973
- DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING
– Join with us, our Elders, our
staff and area partner churches on Monday, June 22 for our monthly day of prayer
and fasting! No need to register.
- MONDAY PRAYER MEETING – Join prayer warriors weekly on Mondays from 10
am–3pm in the small prayer room (top of the stairs in the Main Lobby). INFO:
Jorge Pina, 301-793-0326 or mbct...@mcleanbible.org
- OUTREACH SUMMER INTERNSHIP
OPPORTUNITY – Local Outreach is currently
looking for a summer intern to work 15 hours a week to serve alongside the
Local Outreach staff. Have fun, get valuable experience and internship credit,
all while serving the Lord! INFO: Roxy Hockensmith,
roxy.hoc...@mcleanbible.org or 703 -639-2000 x3349
- JILL’S HOUSE 2015 FELLOWS ARRIVED – This week, nine new fellows joined our staff to care for the children we serve. Please join us in prayer for these amazing ladies: Kristen Phillips, Carly Castaneda, Haylee Stump, Emily Womble, Alexa Hallen, Ciara Bush, Karina Irizarry, Katherine Allison and Elizabeth Andrews. INFO: Andrea Perdomo, andrea....@jillshouse.org or jillshouse.org/fellows
Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
- SUMMER COLLEGE BIBLE STUDY – Join college-aged (18–22) students this summer on Thursdays, June 11–Aug. 13, 7–8:30 pm at MBC Tysons (room TBD) for a study on “The Story of God” led by our Young Adults Pastor, Nyke Gatlin. Invite your friends! INFO: Nyke Gatlin, nyke....@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
- COMING TO CITYWIDE: GRACIA BURNHAM – Gracia Burnham served with her husband for 17 years before they were kidnapped and held hostage. Her husband was killed, but she was freed and has now authored two books. Join us on Sunday, June 14 to hear how her life story has been Salvaged. INFO: Jessica Thompson, cityw...@mcleanbible.org, mcleanbible.org/citywidedc, facebook.com/citywidedc or @citywidedc
- KEEP UP WITH OUR YOUNG ADULTS – If you are college-aged, 20s or 30s, we have an e-newsletter just for you! Subscribe online and learn more about how you can get involved in our ministry. INFO: Jessica Thompson, mbcty...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
- SENIOR HIGH BEACH WEEK – All rising 9th graders to graduating Seniors are invited to join us in Myrtle Beach, SC, Saturday–Wednesday, June 20–24. Registration is open online through Wednesday, June 17 at mcleanbible.org/events/senior-high-beach-week. Financial aid available. Young adult volunteers also needed; see website for details. INFO: Kelsey Herrera, kelsey....@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-3130
Volunteer Opportunities (Are you serving?)
- THE CLOTHING SHOP NEEDS YOU! We are currently looking for Spanish speakers to aid in registration and evangelism. Thursdays from 6–9 pm and the first and third Saturdays from 8 am–noon. INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x2026
- HERNDON SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – Volunteer at a week-long summer camp for the children in Herndon. Includes Bible teaching, crafts, games, food and more. Many volunteers needed! Monday–Friday, June 22–26 and Monday–Friday, July 6–10, 6–8:30 pm. INFO: Hannah Summerville, discovery...@mcleanbible.org or 703-552-3233
- VOLUNTEERS AND RESOURCES NEEDED! Interested in helping those who have or are currently experiencing domestic abuse? Volunteers needed to help with prevention, advocacy, legal services and housing. Come to an interest meeting on Sunday, June 21 at 12:30 pm in Room 3200. INFO: Ashley Ogbaselassie, ashle...@savefairfax.org or 703-770-2978
- VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED – We’re looking for volunteers to count offerings with a team of 3 to 5 people on Saturday evenings or on Sunday morning or afternoon. It is a once a month commitment for about a half hour. INFO: tel...@mcleanbible.org
- SUNDAY PHONE TEAM – Immediate need! Men and women needed to answer and direct Sunday morning calls coming into MBC. We want callers to reach a caring person instead of voicemail. Are you that person? Monthly shifts. Training provided. Sign up in the Connect Room after any service. INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
- IMMEDIATE NEED: DO YOU LOVE DIRECTING PEOPLE? Our Traffic Ministry has vacancies in all of our shifts: 8:45 am, 10 am and 11:45 am. Regulars and alternates needed now! You will be free to attend either 9 am or 12:30 pm service or class. Training provided. INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
- DO YOU LOVE HELPING PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY? Urgently needed: Ambassadors to welcome attendees and guests and show them to their classes. Training provided. Serve monthly on your own or with your family. A great way to serve! Sign up in the Connect Room after any service. INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
- ACCESS VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION – Have you thought about joining Access as a volunteer? Plan to attend our next volunteer orientation on Monday, June 15, 7–8:30 pm to learn about our programs and how you can get involved. INFO: Kayla Underwood, kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
- C’MON ACCESS CAMP VOLUNTEERS – JUMP IN TO SUMMER! Access’ month-long day camp is awesome! Take field trips to parks, water parks and all around town. We need volunteers aged 13+, so join the team and have the best summer ever! INFO: Anne Cutler, mcleanbible.org/soaringoverseven or anne....@mcleanbible.org
F&F Schedule, Websites, Socials
Our schedule is kept up to date at
April 19 - June 14 - Discovering God through the Old Testament - mostly led by Wilfred Ju - Final Week!
- Overview theological studies based on narrative selections
- Pray for Wilfred, and for us all to be blessed through this series
- 4/19 The God of All Creation
- 4/26 Our Compassionate and Gracious God (Paul Dorosh)
- 5/3 The Triune God
- 5/10 God Answers Prayer (Glyn Roberts)
- 5/17 The Holy Spirit of God Part 1
- 5/24 The Holy Spirit of God Part 2
- 5/31 The Messianic Prophecies
- 6/7 God Loves the World (Glenn Collier)
- 6/14 God's Eternal Purpose (Mark Stricker)
June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott
- Book study taught by Paul Dorosh
- The IVP paperback lists at $20
- I've got 25 more copies, new, and may get more
- Buy from me on Sunday at my cost, $12 or $13, your choice, cash only please
- Or get a library copy
- Or Kindle at $10.49 http://www.amazon.com/Incomparable-Christ-John-Stott-ebook/dp/B00EA3KGSY
Past Socials
- On Sunday, September 7, we had 57 people at a potluck lunch in our classroom immediately following our study
- On Saturday, October 4, about 20 current and former members enjoyed a Potluck Dinner and Movie Night with the singles ministries, at the Tysons campus
- On Columbus Day, Monday, October 13, at least 60 current and former members joined thousands of others at the Lincoln Memorial for the Washington Prayer Gathering
- On Thanksgiving Day, 39 class members and guests enjoyed great food, fellowship, and music, at a potluck at Glenn and Rhonda Collier's home
- Many of us performed in or attended the December 15-16 Joy Concert with Keith and Kristyn Getty
- On Sunday, December 21, we had 50 people at our Christmas party after class
- Our lunch social on February 22 was canceled due to the snow!
- On Saturday March 29, about 20 of us enjoyed a Potluck Dinner and the Movie Antwone Fisher, with other MBC ministries
- On Wednesday, April 22, about a hundred of us enjoyed a wonderful lecture, Why Suffering? by Ravi Zacharias, either at Tysons or online. I saw about 40 of them! Not a social, but we could socialize before and after.
- On Sunday, May 31, about 12 of us enjoyed a hike in Wolf Trap National Park
F&F Study Series
Discovering God Through The Old Testament
Session 9
God's Eternal Purpose
Wilfred Ju was the lead teacher for this series,
- His availability was limited by a planned trip, a family wedding, and the sale of their Florida home
- We've had several substitutes, as indicated above
- Glenn collier is our teacher for this week.
Title of Series: Discovering GOD Through The Old Testament
Purpose: Through studying portions of the Old Testament, we will seek to understand what GOD says about Himself.
Goal: Understand who GOD is, so we can:
- Glorify Him in our worship, in our prayer, and in our life
- Seek to become more like Him by becoming more like Jesus Christ
Session 9: God's Eternal Purpose
Suggested Homework
- Mark hasn't assigned any homework!
- I haven't given you much time!
- His substitutionary death for the sin of the world,
- His resurrection and kingdom,
- and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit in all believers.
The plan is described in both testaments
- Ephesians 1:11-12 In him we were also chosen,
- having been predestined according to
- the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,
- in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
- Ephesians 1:4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world
- to be holy and blameless in his sight.
- Ephesians 3:10-11 His intent was that now, through the church,
- the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
- according to his eternal purpose
- which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Psalm 33:10-11 The LORD foils the plans of the nations;
- he thwarts the purposes of the peoples.
- But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,
- the purposes of his heart through all generations.
- Hebrews 2:10 In bringing many sons to glory,
- it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists,
- should make the author of their salvation perfect through suffering.
This life is not all there is. The OT Scriptures prove it!
- Genesis 3:22 The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil.
- He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever.
- Psalm 16:9-11 Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices;
- my body also will rest secure,
- because you will not abandon me to the grave,
- nor will you let your Holy One see decay.
- You have made known to me the path of life;
- you will fill me with joy in your presence,
- with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
- Psalm 21:4,6 He asked you for life, and you gave it to him —
- length of days, for ever and ever. ...
- Surely you have granted him eternal blessings
- and made him glad with the joy of your presence.
- Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
- and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
- Psalm 49:7-10 No man can redeem the life of another or give to God a ransom for him —
- the ransom for a life is costly, no payment is ever enough —
- that he should live on forever and not see decay.
- For all can see that wise men die;
- the foolish and the senseless alike perish and leave their wealth to others.
- Psalm 49:12 But man, despite his riches, does not endure; he is like the beasts that perish.
- Psalm 49:15 But God will redeem my life from the grave;
- he will surely take me to himself.
- Psalm 139:24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
- Psalm 145:1-2 I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name for ever and ever.
- Daniel 7:18 But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom
- and will possess it forever — yes, for ever and ever.’
- Daniel 7:27 Then the sovereignty, power and greatness of the kingdoms under the whole heaven
- will be handed over to the saints, the people of the Most High.
- His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will worship and obey him.’
- Daniel 12:2-3 Multitudes who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake:
- some to everlasting life, others to shame and everlasting contempt.
- Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens,
- and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever.
So What?
- Because God is King, in control, and has everything planned, we should trust Him
- Because heaven is so great, we should live differently now
And if you have extra time, read Hebrews 11!
- These people believed that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
- So they lived differently
The handout, once available, will be accessible at
F&F on Facebook
- Challenges, events, scriptures, news
- Pictures from our socials and from the Washington Prayer Gathering, etc.
This is a place where we can
- encourage each other online
- request prayer
- pass on texts, links, pictures and videos that have blessed us.
Shevon Johnson is leading this part of our ministry
- A lot of us are active contributors
Citywide at 5:30
Gracia Burnham
This Sunday, June 14th, Gracia Burnham will be here to share her incredible story.
- For 17 years Gracia and her husband Martin served with New Tribes Mission in the Philippines.
- While celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary the Burnhams were kidnapped by the Abu Sayyaf Group, a militant group of Muslims.
- During their 376 days of captivity, they faced near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, cold-hearted murder -
- and intense soul-searching about a God who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them.
- On June 7, 2002, in a firefight, Martin was killed. Gracia was wounded, but was freed.
- You will be inspired by her faith, so plan to be there.
We hope to see you this Sunday in class!
Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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