F&F Announcements - Sunday 9/27 - Waiting on the Lord (Lon) - F&F at 12:30 - Absolute Surrender, Part 2

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Dear Friends,

As announced by MBC staffer Sue Moye in class on 9/23, F&F is changing its schedule. 
  • From 9/20 onward we will meet in the same two room 3200/3201, but at 12:30. 
  • The purpose of this change is to accommodate MBC's Fall initiatives 
    • to enroll hundreds more people in classes and in discipleship and community groups, 
    • a worthy objective that we can all support!
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Contents: 
September 26-27, 2015
New Bulletin Format for Fall!
From My Heart to Yours, part 3

Waiting on the Lord (John 11)
Lon Solomon, Senior Pastor

You can access the Tysons bulletin at mcleanbible.org/locations/tysons/mbc-tysons-weekly-bulletins, usually on Friday mornings.
  • Like the summer format, the new fall format Tysons bulletin has two parts
    • Outer bifold
      • with interior headings
        • Welcome, About Us, It's All About Jesus, Where We Meet
      • apparently for us to distribute, and replacing the first page of the old bulletin
      • the same each week
    • Inner trifold with a narrow response and prayer request tear-off card
      • And with the same headings otherwise as the rest of the old bulletin
      • The display ads are scattered all through
  • Unlike the summer bulletins the preacher and topic are displayed!
The Display Ads
  • PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES
      • Minako Wilkinson - North America
      • Rainier Pagcaliwagan - Asia
        • For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org
    • REVIEW AUGUST MEMORY VERSE
      • 2 Timothy 2:15  Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, 
        • a worker who does not need to be ashamed, 
        • rightly dividing the word of truth.
    • DAY AT DTS
      • Experience seminary first-hand.
      • Dallas Theological Seminary is hosting a preview event, and this is your chance to
        • sit in on class, 
        • meet with DTS representatives, 
        • and eat lunch with the faculty!
      • Come explore and learn about the $1,000 New Student Scholarship.
      • October 10,2015
      • Contact: Josh Bleeker jble...@dts.edu
      • www.mcleanbible.org/dayatdts
    • LINKS FOR LITTLE ONES GOLF TOURNAMENT
    • MBC TYSONS WORSHIP CHOIR
    • MBC GENERAL FUND YTD - AUGUST 2015
      • INCOME    $17,268,293
      • EXPENSES  $19,254,475
      • DEFICIT   $ 1,986,182
      • MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE: $382,881
    • GREETERS
      • Spend a few minutes. Make a difference.
      • Info: danab...@mcleanbible.org
      • Or use the response card:
        • Be an MBC Greeter.
        • Please check the service(s) you are available:
          • __ Saturday, 6:30 pm
          • __ Sunday, 9 am
          • __ Sunday, 10:45 am
          • __ Sunday, 12:30 pm
    Selected Announcements - General, Men, Women
    • WASHINGTON PRAYER GATHERING – Join us on Monday, Oct. 12 at 11 am on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial for our second annual prayer gathering! More than 250 churches are participating in this year’s event. Spread the word by sharing flyers with your family and friends (available in the lobby). We hope to see you there! INFO: Christina Kposowa, christin...@mcleanbible.org or washingtonprayergathering.org
    • DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING – Join with our Elders, staff and area partner churches on Monday, Sept. 28 for our monthly day of prayer and fasting! No need to register.
    • JEWS FOR JESUS – Join us for lively Bible discussions Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm in Room 2400 (across from cafeteria). Learn and discuss the Bible from a Jewish point of view…Jews and Gentiles, seekers and believers, all are welcome. INFO: Deb Dubin, 301-938-2289 or d...@jewsforjesus.org
    • LOVING OUR PRODIGALS FOR WOMEN – Do you have a teen or young adult who has rebelled against you and God? Find hope and encouragement by connecting with other moms. Thursdays from 10 am–noon in Room 1102. INFO: Terri Edwards, 703-770-2941 or terri....@mcleanbible.org
    • ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY – A ministry for small business owners to learn state-of-the-art business strategies applied on a biblical foundation. We cover strategy, leadership, marketing, team building and more. Contact us to learn program requirements and content. Classes begin this month. INFO: Fran O’Neal, 703- 378-1525 or smallb...@mcleanbible.org
    • CHILDREN’S CHOIR/KIDSWORSHIP – Does your 1st–6th grader enjoy singing and performing? We would love to have them join KidsWorship, which started Sunday, Sept. 12. Registration open through Sunday, Oct. 11. No audition required. INFO/REGISTER: Dorie Howell, 703-766-8399 or dorie....@mcleanbible.org [Dorie's husband Larry sat with me at First Light this week!]
    • WORSHIP ORCHESTRA CONCERT – Free concert on Friday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 pm in the Main Auditorium. Worship Orchestra of Washington’s premiere performance of Ben Roundtree’s Symphony No. 1 “Heroes.” Includes congregational worship led by Ben Lashey. Childcare available with advance registration. INFO: Marci Ward, marci...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/orchestra2015
    • OUTREACH E-NEWS – Interested in Local and Global Outreach? There are too many opportunities to fit in this blurb! We’ve created an e-newsletter to display all the ways you can impact DC and the world for Christ. Subscribe today! INFO: Amada Robles, mcleanbible.org/serving-god-serving-others or 703-770-2991
    • FREE MUSLIM EVANGELISM CLASS – Join us for a six-week class on how to answer Muslims’ questions. With the rise of Islamic extremism, it is imperative that we are equipped. Began Sept. 20, but please come any Sunday, 12:30–2 pm in Room 1609. INFO: Dr. Berty Abdelmasih, berty.ab...@mcleanbible.org
    Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
    • APPLE PICKING – We’re going apple picking on Saturday, Oct. 10. Join our e-newsletter and/or Facebook page for more details about this event. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, mbcty...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
    • CITYWIDE WELCOMES MICHAEL RAMSDEN – The International Director of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries and joint Director of the Oxford Centre of Christian Apologetics. Make sure you plan to come to hear him! Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 pm in the Smith Center. INFO: Jessica Thompson, mcleanbible.org/citywidedc or facebook.com/citywidedc
    • USE YOUR GIFTS – The young adult ministry is looking for college students and young adults who want to use their talents to serve other young adults. If you have a heart to reach your generation, email Jaclyn. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, mbcty...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
    Volunteer Opportunities (Not many this week! Are you serving?)
    • MAKE AN IMPACT! Serve in the Clothing Shop with your small group or family or meet new friends. Come to Room 1612 any Tuesday between 10 am and 9 pm. INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1026
    • BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES – Volunteers needed to mentor, tutor and provide homework assistance. Community outreach opportunities are also being planned. INFO: Doug Moye, doug...@mcleanbible.net or 703-424-6333 [Doug is husband to Sue Moye, our MBC staff contact person]
    • CHILD DEDICATION VOLUNTEER – Greet parents and walk through child dedication ceremony. One Saturday evening a month. Training provided. INFO: Pam Stroup, pam.s...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2997
    • CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Do you have a heart for students? The Rock still needs volunteers, especially males. We have different service opportunities for you to engage and impact the lives of students. INFO: Anna Kim, anna...@mcleanbible.org or rockdc.com
    • SAY YES – Say yes to the spiritual growth of the next generation! Use your talents and gifts to make a lasting change in the lives of children and youth in Kid’s Quest, Access and The Rock. Contact us to explore your options. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or nextgen...@mcleanbible.org
    • ACCESS DOUBLE-HEADER RESPITE: TWO CHANCES TO SERVE! With your help, parents of children with disabilities get much-needed time to themselves while you enjoy games, crafts, movies and moon-bouncing with these special kids Friday evening, Oct. 9 and Saturday daytime, Oct. 10. INFO: Kayla Underwood, 703-639-2000 x3435 or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
    • ACCESS CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS NEEDED! Access is seeking volunteers for children/youth and young adult Sunday school classes twice a month on Saturday evenings and/or Sunday mornings. Teach God’s Word to these very special children He holds dear to His heart. INFO: Kayla Underwood, 703-639-2000 x3435 or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer

      F&F Schedule, Websites, Socials

      Our schedule is kept up to date at 
      September 20 - October 18   Absolute Surrender, by Andrew Murray - taught by Tom Garin
      • 9/20 Chapter 1
      • 9/27 Chapters 2-3
      • 10/4 Chapters 4-5
      • 10/11 Chapters 6-7
      • 10/18 Chapters 8-9
      • This outstanding book is out of copyright and free online, with the chapters at 
      So I'm not buying copies for resale this time!
      Old Rag Hike Postponed
      • The all-day strenuous mountain hike 
      • Scheduled for tomorrow Saturday, September 26
      • is postponed due to the weather forecast
      Movie and Potluck
      • Tomorrow Saturday, September 26, 5-9 pm in Community Room C
      • The Good Lie, for trailer see youtu.be/5I2AQEhymCs
      • Great story of Sudanese refugees thrust into American society
        • Several of us can identify with them
        • It's a story of love and redemption
        • The discussion following these movies is always well done
      • Event details at mcleanbible.org/events/dinner-and-movie-review
      Washington Prayer Gathering
      • Columbus Day, Monday October 12, at the Lincoln Memorial
      • We're preparing for a crowd of 25,000 plus!
      • Try to sit with friends from F&F or from other groups or churches!
      Past Socials
      • On Sunday, May 31, about 12 of us enjoyed a hike in Wolf Trap National Park
      • On Sunday, June 21, 13 of us enjoyed an after-class farewell lunch for Nadine Boone, at the McLean Busara Thai restaurant
      • On Sunday, August 16, 9 of us enjoyed lunch and great fellowship, at two Annandale Korean restaurants, Yechon and Breeze
      • On Sunday, September 13, about 80 of us enjoyed a potluck farewell lunch for the Stricker family, after class in our room

      F&F Program
      12:30 pm!
      Absolute Surrender
      by Andrew Murray

      Our own Tom Garin is teaching this five-week series, as described above in the schedule section.

      Optional homework!

      Read the chapters at 
      I'll post the handout as soon as I can, 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.
      • announce activities
      Shevon Johnson is leading this part of our ministry
      • Pray for her
      • A lot of us are active contributors
      • "Friend" us and follow us!
      Citywide
      Apologetics Series "Objections"
      5:30 pm in Smith Center

      For the updated Citywide schedule, see
      Upcoming at CityWideDC:
      For videos of all the past Citywide programs, see

      Upcoming Dates


      This Monday, Sept. 28 - Day of prayer and fasting
      • Join the Elders, staff and area partner churches for this special monthly day!


      Columbus Day, Monday October 12, 11 am
      • Washington Prayer Gathering 
        at the Lincoln Memorial

      • We're preparing for a crowd of 25,000 plus!

      • Join us as we link arms with more than 250 churches in metro Washington to pray for our region at the second annual Washington Prayer Gathering. 
      • We will gather to 
        • repent for our sins, 
        • pray about how to respond to the many needs in our communities, and 
        • ask for God's mercy on this generation. 
      • Local pastors & worship leaders will lead us in prayer and praising God.  
      November 7 - 2015 MEN'S CONFERENCE
      • Keynote Speakers: Dr. Tony Evans, Tony Perkins
      • mcleanbible.org/mensconference
      • We're combining with all the other area churches - this will be big!
      • Guys, register now!
      November 14 - WOMEN'S HOLIDAY SHOW & EXPO
      • This will be our second annual Holiday Show & Expo on Nov 14!

      We hope to see you this Sunday in class! Remember, 12:30!

      Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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