F&F Announcements - Sunday 7/26 - David Platt, S Baptist Missionary Leader - The Incomparable Christ #6, Biographies part 1

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Jul 24, 2015, 5:28:14 PM7/24/15

Dear Friends,

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Contents:

MBC Sermon & Tysons Bulletin
F&F Schedule: http://www.mcleanbible.org/connect/friends-fellowship

June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott

This Week - Incomparable Christ 6, Biographies part 1
F&F on Facebook
No Citywide this week; attend Outcry!

July 25-26, 2015

New Bulletin Format!

You can access the Tysons bulletin at mcleanbible.org/locations/tysons/mbc-tysons-weekly-bulletins, usually on Friday mornings.

The new format has two parts

It is Written - 2015 Preaching Series

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

A 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

The other campus bulletins indicate the preacher; ours doesn't!

But MBC has announced the summer schedule separately

Theme - "It is Written"

July 18-19: David Brickner - Jews for Jesus
July 25-26: David Platt - International Mission Board [Author of Radical, which F&F studied in 2011]
Aug. 2-3: Gary Haugen - International Justice Mission
Aug. 8-9: Nathan Keeler - MBC Arlington Campus Pastor
Aug. 15-16: Mike Kelsey - MBC Montgomery County Campus Pastor
Aug. 22-23: Dale Sutherland - Associate Senior Pastor
Aug. 29-30: Dale Sutherland - Associate Senior Pastor
Sept. 5-6: TBD

The Display Ads

PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES

Steve & Jamie Martin - North America
Daniel & Maria Ruffinatti - South America

For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org

JULY MEMORY VERSE

Psalm 119:16 I delight in your decrees;

I will not neglect your word.

MBC YOUNG ADULT RETREAT - DISTINCT

Set Apart for God's Glory
28-30 Aug.
Rockbridge Alum Springs
mcleanbibleorg/yaretreat

MBC GENERAL FUND YTD–MAY 2015

INCOME $13,369,478
EXPENSES $14,244,571
DEFICIT $875,093
TOTAL FINAL ROCK GIVING: $7,391,405
MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE: $481,624

THE ROCK JH SUMMER CAMP

Extra-Ordinary - R
Aug. 6–9
Visit rockdc.com to register
Questions: kelsey....@mcleanbible.org

For Immediate Assistance

NEW TO MBC TYSONS?

Attend the Newcomers Reception in the Connect Room after any service.

A PERSONAL CONCERN?

See the Staff at the front of the auditorium after any service.

DESIRE A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST?

Go to the main lobby “Got Questions?” area after any service.

REQUEST A VISIT FOR SOMEONE WHO IS ILL?

Go online at mcleanbible.org/visit or call 703-639-2000 x1019.

Selected Announcements

DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING – Join with our Elders, our staff and area partner churches on Monday, July 27 for our monthly day of prayer and fasting! No need to register. [and join other F&F members at Sunday's 8:15 prayer meeting, off the Tysons lobby]
JUST MOVED SUMMER MIXER – An evening for ladies who are new to the area and are unpacked, but still don’t feel settled. Join us at 7 pm on Thursday, Aug. 27 in Room 1208. INFO/RSVP: Bette Hamilton, 714-264-7537 or just...@mcleanbible.org
DOWNTIME HOTLINE – This ministry provides confidential prayer support during evening hours and on weekends. Follow-up discipling via the phone is also offered. INFO: Michael Hiban, 703-508-0536 or down...@mcleanbible.org
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
APPLY FOR A MISSIONS TRIP – We are taking trips to the Dominican Republic, the Philippines, El Salvador, India, Kenya and Ethiopia. There are opportunities during every season. INFO: Alexis Ramirez, mcleanbible.org/globalimpact or alexis....@mcleanbible.org [F&F's Gayle Rerras is currently in El Salvador]
LO QUE ENSEÑAMOS EN MCLEAN BIBLE CHURCH – En esta clase de 5 semanas, veremos la manera en la que dependemos de las Escrituras para moldear el fundamento de nuestras verdades teológicas. Este curso nos llevará a través del documento “Lo que Enseñamos” y equipara a los creyentes a comprender la sana doctrina que refleja el corazón de lo que enseñamos en MBC. Domingos, Agosto 2 –30, 10:45 am, salón 1410. INFO/REGISTER: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/classes [What We Teach, in Spanish!]
MBC TYSONS MOPS – Join other moms of young children (Pregnancy– Kindergarten) the second Wednesday of each month, 7–9:15 pm. Dinner provided. Our first meeting will be Wednesday, Sept. 9. INFO/REGISTER: Amy Balkema, mcleanbible.org/connect/mops-tysons or mbctys...@yahoo.com
TONY, TONY & YOU – Save the Date! Men’s Conference, Saturday, Nov. 7, 8:30 am–3 pm at MBC Tysons. Keynote speakers Tony Evans and Tony Perkins! Others include NFL QB Jeff Kemp and DTS President Mark Bailey. Produced with WACMM. INFO/REGISTER: Joe Kelty, mcleanbible.org/events/mens-conference-1 or joe....@mcleanbible.org [I'll be there!]
MEN’S FALL KICKOFF – Enjoy “First Light” fellowship with other men. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 6:30 am in Community Room C, near the Coffee Bar downstairs. Speaker: Congressman Frank Wolf. Table discussions, coffee and breakfast. Start your Wednesday off right! INFO: Joe Kelty, mcleanbible.org/connect/first-light-second-light or joe....@mcleanbible.org [I'll be there!]

Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)

BATTER UP! Who doesn’t cherish a hotdog and some all-American baseball? Tysons Young Adults are invited to watch the Nationals bat against the Rockies on Saturday, Aug. 8. Tickets are $20 and registration is now open! INFO/REGISTER: Amada Robles at amada....@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults
NO CITYWIDE TONIGHT – We’ve been so blown away by our speakers and worship leaders that we’re giving them the week off! Join us instead at Outcry. Don’t know where we’re sitting? Follow us on Twitter @citywidedc. INFO/REGISTER: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn...@mcleanbible.org or @MBCTysonsYA
JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER CAMP VOLUNTEERS – We need young adults who love Christ to be co-counselors at our JH Camp, Thursday–Sunday, Aug 6–9. Apply online under “Events and Camps” at rockdc.com. INFO: Jessica Corkey, jessica...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-3417

Volunteer Opportunities (Are you serving?)

KID’S QUEST CASTING CALL – Looking for teen/adult actors, worship leaders and puppeteers to serve as Bible storytellers on our Preschool and Elementary Large Group stages. Requires mid-week and weekend rehearsals once a month. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/kqtysonsvolunteer
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 of each month from 8 am–noon. INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1026
VOLUNTEER AT FRIENDSHIP CLUB’S TWO-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP – This camp for young adults 16+ with developmental delays runs Aug. 10–21 and is full of fun field trips, swimming, picnicking and more while teaching God’s Word! INFO: Kayla Underwood, mcleanbible.org/friendshipclub or kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org
BRADDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES – Volunteers needed to mentor, tutor and to provide homework assistance. Community outreach opportunities are also being planned. INFO: Doug Moye, doug...@mcleanbible.net or 703-424-6333
TAKE ACTION! SCHOOL SUPPLIES NEEDED! Make an impact locally by donating brand new school supplies (backpacks, pencils, notebooks, folders, paper, binders, pencil holders). Drop off in the lobby by Sunday, Aug. 16. Supplies will be given to local schools and partnering ministries in Virginia, Maryland and DC. INFO: Roxy Hockensmith, roxy.hoc...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x3349
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

F&F Schedule, Websites, Socials

Our schedule is kept up to date at

June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott

Here's the schedule

Week 1 (June 21): Gospels and Acts
Week 2 (June 28): Paul's letters
Week 3 (July 5): James, Peter and Hebrews
Week 4 (July 12): Early Church Leaders: (chaps. 1-6)
Week 5 (July 19): Later Church Leaders: (Luther onwards)
Week 6 (July 26): Biographies part 1
Week 7 (August 2): Biographies part 2
Week 8 (August 9): Revelation part 1
Week 9 (August 16): Revelation part 2

August 23 - Testimony Time

Two of our members have great stories to share
If you have something to share, let me know for a future session

Past Socials

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
On Sunday, June 21, 13 of us enjoyed an after-class farewell lunch for Nadine Boone, at the McLean Busara Thai restaurant

F&F Study Series

The Incomparable Christ

by John Stott

Session 6, Biographies, part 1

Our new book study series will continue through August 16.

Paul Dorosh is our teacher. He has previously led us in other successful summer series.

This week's reading assignment in John Stott's book is about 24 pages!

Part III: The Influential Jesus (or How He Has Inspired People)

Introduction: The Story of Jesus
1. The Bethlehem Stable: Francis of Assisi
2. The Carpenter's Bench: George Lansbury
3. The Ministry of Compassion: Father Damien
4. The Sermon on the Mount: Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr.
5. The Love for Children: Thomas Barnardo
6. The Washing of Feet: Samuel Logan Brengle

Stott states in his introduction to Part III

Christianity (though not Christ personally) has had a bad as well as a good influence
Jesus Christ has had an enormous influence for good
Different Christians have been influenced by different aspects of Christ

You will benefit more from the series if you get the book, but it's not essential

The paperback lists at $20; as announced, it's worth about $150!
I bought 46 in all
The remaining 5 are on sale at class at my price
Cash only, please, $12 to me or Rohini.
Or you can buy locally or online, new or used, or borrow from a library
The Kindle version is $10.49 at Amazon.com
The ebook is $9.99 at christianbook.com

Incidentally, your book payment will benefit the world! In the postscript of his book Radical Christian (2009) Stott writes

Of course, there are millions of our sisters and brothers in Christ around the world who would dearly love to have books to read to help them grow in their discipleship. Yet they have almost none, while we in the West have more than anybody can read. That is why I have assigned the royalties of all my own books to the work of Langham Literature, to enable more believers and their pastors in poorer parts of the world to obtain good Christian books both in English and in their own languages, and so be strengthened in their faith and their preaching.

Paul's handouts, once available, are accessible at