F&F Announcements -Sunday 5/24 - Genesis#67, Never Losing the Wonder - God the Holy Spirit, Part 2

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Contents: 
  • Kids Worship Musical - Tonight!
  • MBC Sermon & Tysons Bulletin
  • F&F Schedule: http://www.mcleanbible.org/connect/friends-fellowship
    • April 19 - June 14 - Discovering God Through The Old Testament
    • June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott
  • This Week - God the Holy Spirit, Part 2
  • Citywide - Chad Robichaux
  • F&F on Facebook
  • Girl's Night Out - June 12

Kids Worship Musical
I Am A Friend Of God


Tonight, Friday, May 22, 7:30 pm!

 May 23-24, 2015
Genesis, Part 67
"Never Losing the Wonder"
Genesis 32:10
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!
The Display Ads
  • PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES
    • Bailey & Denise Marks - North America
    • Paul Kumar - North America
  • MAY MEMORY VERSE
    • Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
  • MBC TYSONS DISCIPLESHIP GROUPS
  • STEPHEN MINISTRY TRAINING
    • Learn how to give "distinctively Christian care" to people experiencing life challenges.
    • Apply by Friday, May 29 for the fall training which takes place
    • every other Saturday, Sept. 12–Nov. 21. 
    • Course cost is $60.
    • INFO: Pete Rockx, 703-770-4398 or stephen...@mcleanbible.org
  • EMPOWERING ACTION 5K
    • A 5K Run or Walk for serious and casual runners, competitive and casual walkers, for family and friends of ALL AGES!
    • Race begins promptly at 8 am. [Saturday, June 6, Seneca Creek State Park in Gaithersburg, MD]
    • Field is limited to 400 runners so register soon. [$30, before June 4]
    • INFO: alexis....@mcleanbible.org or empoweringaction.org/info
  • 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 
  • DISCOVERY BIBLE CAMP
  • PRAYER WALL
  • GIRL’S NIGHT OUT: THE FITTING ROOM
Selected Announcements

  • MARGARET ASHMORE TO SPEAK AT LIVING WELL WITH CANCER – Margaret Ashmore will share about her faith and cancer experience via video conference. Saturday, May 30, 10–11:30 am in Room 3201. Have questions for Margaret? Email them in advance! Teleconference also available; email for details. INFO: Sarah Franks, mcleanbible.org/livingwell or livin...@mcleanbible.org
  • CANCER PRAYER GROUP – If you or someone you love is affected by cancer, join the Living Well with Cancer prayer team on Sunday, May 31, 11–11:45 am in the Connect Room or fill out a prayer card or email us and we’ll pray for you. INFO: Sarah Franks, mcleanbible.org/livingwell or livin...@mcleanbible.org
  • STILL NEED LIVING GROUNDED BOOKS? Our groups are going through Living Grounded right now. Get your set of books at the Lobby Shop after the service! $10 for set of three books. INFO: Emily Franklin, emily.f...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2973
  • LOVE AND RESPECT – Want to develop healthy communication habits? Join us on Wednesdays, June 24–July 22 as we go through Love and Respect by Dr. Emerson and Sarah Eggerich. Class led by Bob and Rita McClelland; all adults welcome. INFO/REGISTER: Emily Franklin, mcleanbible.org/loveandrespect or emily.f...@mcleanbible.org
  • PRAYER FOR THE MUSLIM WORLD – As Muslims anticipate Ramadan, please join us in praying that they would come to know Jesus! Sunday, June 7 at 10:45 am in 3 West. INFO: Donna Stites, donna...@gmail.com or 703-639-2000 x2984
  • RIDE FOR JILL’S HOUSE – Support families of Jill’s House by participating in the 7th Annual Ride for Jill’s House, a 100-mile motorcycle ride through Northern Virginia on Saturday, June 6. Registration fees are $35 per rider and $15 per passenger. INFO/REGISTER: Teresa Lee, teres...@jillshouse.org or jillshouse.org/ride
  • THANK YOU FROM JILL’S HOUSE – Thank you to all the gracious donors and sponsors who made the 2015 Celebration of Special Children Gala a great success! Event photos are posted at jillshouse.org.
  • MBC COUNSELING CENTER – Christian professional clinicians provide help with emotional, behavioral or spiritual problems facing individuals, couples or families. Information on our fee-based counseling is online. INFO: Lauren Brogdon, 703-770-8670 or mcleanbible.org/counseling

Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
  • JOSH GARRELS CONCERT – The Josh Garrels tour comes to the Smith Center Friday, June 5 at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance, $25 at door. Limited VIP tickets $35. Purchase tickets at mcleanbible.org/joshgarrels while seats remain! INFO: Matthew Hockensmith, matthew.h...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2995
  • YOUNG ADULT RETREAT SAVE THE DATE – We’re moving it up a few weeks this year, so mark your calendars for Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30 at Rockbridge in Goshen, VA. You won’t want to miss this incredible weekend! INFO: Jessica Thompson, yare...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2991
  • CITYWIDE – Join us for our “Salvaged” series on Sunday, May 24 as we talk about how God can restore what is broken. A combat veteran will share his transformational experience of an encounter with Christ that changed his world and unveiled his purpose! INFO: Jessica Thompson, cityw...@mcleanbible.org, mcleanbible.org/citywidedc, facebook.com/citywidedc or @citywidedc
Volunteer Opportunities (Are you serving?)
  • MAKE AN IMPACT! Serve with your small group or family or come alone and meet new friends. Come to Room 1612 any Tuesday between 10 am and 9 pm. It’s a fun place to serve! INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x2026
  • MICROSITES ORIENTATION AND TRAINING – Join the microsite teams taking MBC services to the streets by attending microsite orientation and training on Sunday, May 24. There will be two sessions, one at 9 am and one at 10:45 am in Room 1609. You may attend either session. INFO/REGISTER: Mike Cauldwell, micro...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/microsites
  • PASTORAL CARE TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT SEEKS DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH – Wanted! A social media savvy person to promote Pastoral Care in our church family and community on a volunteer basis. INFO: Rebecca Peak, rebecc...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2978
  • VOLUNTEER FINANCIAL COUNSELORS – Looking for a way to serve the Lord using your gift of financial knowledge? We need volunteer counselors to offer support and counsel in personal Biblical money management. INFO: Nancy Taylor, 703-770-4397 or nancy....@mcleanbible.org
  • COUPLES: SERVE TOGETHER! Are you looking for a place to serve with your spouse? Join the Preparing for Marriage Coach Team and impact the next generation of marriages! Next session starts in September. Prerequisite: married two+ years. Apply at mcleanbible.org/leadership-application. INFO: Emily Franklin, emily.f...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2973
  • KID’S QUEST - WHY NOT NOW? Have you been trying to find a place to use your God given gifts and talents? Come check out all of the different ways God can use you in Kid’s Quest to help serve the next generation. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/volunteer-kids-quest
  • ACCESS SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS VOLUNTEER ASSISTANTS NEEDED! Twice a month in children, youth or young adult classes. No experience necessary, and you serve alongside other experienced volunteers and staff. INFO: Kayla Underwood, kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
  • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY BEACH WEEK VOLUNTEERS – We need young adults who love Christ to help be co-counselors at our Senior High Camp at Myrtle Beach, SC from Saturday–Wednesday, June 20–24. Apply online. INFO/REGISTER: Jessica Corkey, jessica...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/events/senior-high-beach-week

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
  • 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 TBD  (Glenn Collier)
June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott
  • Book study taught by Paul Dorosh
Upcoming Social - Sunday May 31 - Hike at Wolf Trap National Park, straight after class
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.

F&F Study Series
Discovering God Through The Old Testament
Session 6
The Holy Spirit of God, Part 2

Wilfred Ju is the lead teacher for this series.

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 6:  The Holy Spirit of God - Part 2

Suggested Homework
  • Wilfred hasn't assigned any homework!
  • In Part 1, he asked us to 
    • Read passages
      • Each showed God empowering people 
        • by his Spirit
        • for His service
    • Share what we learn
    • Share what God is telling us to do - the "So What?"
  • Try that with these Holy Spirit prophecies
    • Isaiah 44:3  I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring, and my blessing on your descendants.
    • Isaiah 61:1-2 He has anointed me
    • Ezekiel 36:22-32 New heart & spirit
    • Ezekiel 37:1-14 Dry bones
    • Joel 2:28-32 In the last days
    • Zechariah 4:6 Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit
  • We should all be living supernatural lives
    • that bring glory to God
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
Chad Robichaux

At Citywide this week, we will be welcoming Chad Robichaux, of the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program

Chad will share his transformational experience of an encounter with Christ that changed his world and unveiled his purpose.
  • This combat veteran will share stories of war, despair, coming home and finding a hope in Christ...
    • a story of rising from the ashes, and becoming a Mighty Oak.
Google him or see


Girl's Night Out
THE FITTING ROOM
Friday, June 12

All women, ages 13 and up, are invited to join us
  • Friday, June 12, 2015 7:30 pm, Smith Center
  • After the message, a soiree in the lobby that will include fun, fellowship, and food!
  • $12
Our keynote speaker, Kelly Minter, will offer 
  • real-life stories,
  • simple, down-to-earth explanations of tricky concepts such as justification and sanctification
  • stitching it all together with dry humor and down-to-earth honesty. 
There are no gimmicks, no guilt trips, 
  • just an irresistible invitation for women to enjoy a spiritual makeover
  • to put on a life that’s personally tailored by the One who knows and loves them best.
Details:

We hope to see you this Sunday in class! 

Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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