F&F Announcements - Sunday 10/4 - Why God Lets His Children Suffer - Absolute Surrender, Part 3 - 35-year celebration at 6:30
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Glyn Roberts
Oct 2, 2015, 5:32:38 PM10/2/15
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Dear Friends,
As always, you will be dropped from this email list on request.
Contents:
- MBC Sermon & Tysons Bulletin
- F&F Schedule: http://www.mcleanbible.org/connect/friends-fellowship
- This Week - Absolute Surrender #3
- F&F on Facebook
- No Citywide - Lon's 35-year celebration at 6:30
- Upcoming Dates
October 3-4, 2015
From My Heart to Yours, part 4
Why God Lets His Children Suffer (Luke 15)
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, 'From My Heart to Yours'
- 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
- Randy & Pam Newman - North America
- Rob & Julie Hodous - North America
- For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org
- OCTOBER MONTHLY MEMORY VERSE
- 1 Peter 5:6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God,
- that He may exalt you in due time.
- 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
- 2015 MEN'S CONFERENCE
- Keynote Speakers: Dr. Tony Evans, Tony Perkins
- Saturday, Nov. 7, 8 am - 3 pm
- mcleanbible.org/mensconference
- KID’S GOSPEL PRESENTATION
- Bring your elementary-aged child to Starting Zone to learn together
- what it means to start a personal relationship with Jesus.
- Saturday, Oct. 17 at 5:15 pm
- Sunday, Oct. 18 at 12:35 pm
- All classes in Room 1208.
- Parents must accompany kids.
- Required for children's baptism.
- REGISTER: Jeana Pe, 703-770-8651 or mcleanbible.org/kqtysons-startingzone
- INTRODUCING BEYOND SUNDAYS
- Your spiritual growth companion
- Beyond Sundays is a new MBC app that helps you engage with the Bible on the go.
- Take a short spiritual assessment and receive Bible verses tailored to your needs.
- Now available for download [But I can't find it yet!]
- 35 YEARS AND COUNTING - ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
- honoring Lon & Brenda Solomon
- Sunday, October 4
- 6:30 – 8 pm
- MBC Tysons Main Auditorium
- Thank You, Lon and Brenda!
- Please use the thank you card in your bulletin to tell Lon and Brenda how their ministry has impacted your life.
- Cards will be collected in the lobby and presented to Lon and Brenda at the Anniversary Celebration.
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, washingtonprayergathering.org or 703-770-8688 [We'll be there!]
- BUSES FOR SENIORS (60+)
& THOSE WITH DISABILITIES TO WASHINGTON PRAYER GATHERING – Buses (not wheelchair capable) will depart
MBC Tysons, Smith Center entrance, at 10 am and from the Lincoln Memorial at
12:45 pm. Sign up in the Connect Room. INFO: Tom McMahon, mcma...@verizon.net
or 410-956-8989 [Many years till I qualify!]
- BAPTISM INFORMATION CLASS
– Learn about the importance of baptism and how to
participate in our next service. Class is on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 9 am in Room 3201. INFO:
Rebecca Peak, 703-770-2978 or bapt...@mcleanbible.org
- JILL’S HOUSE FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY – Since opening in 2010, Jill’s House has served almost 600 families and provided 500,000+ hours of care. God is bringing hope and renewal to families. Join us to celebrate our fifth anniversary and open house on Sunday, Oct. 18 from 12–5 pm. INFO/REGISTER: Danielle Whitty, jillshouse.org/events or eve...@jillshouse.org
- 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
- BIG DADDY WEAVE CONCERT – Free worship concert on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 pm in the Main Auditorium. No tickets required; general admission at door. INFO: Jennifer Jenkins, mcleanbible.org/bigdaddyweaveconcert or 703-770-2928
- I STILL DO – Refresh your marriage at this one-day marriage event simulcast on
Saturday, Oct. 17 with Alistair Begg, Crawford and Karen Lorits, the Raineys and
more! $40 per person. INFO/REGISTER: Emily Smith (Franklin),
mcleanbible.org/i-still-do or 703-770-2973
- MONTHLY MONDAY PRAYER MEETING – Prayer warriors will gather in the small Prayer Room on the second floor of MBC Tysons on the first Monday of each month from 7 am–9 pm. The next meeting is Oct. 5. Join us for part or all of the day. INFO: Jorge Piña, 301-793-0326 or mbct...@mcleanbible.org
Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
- LUNCHES & APPLES – Join us Saturday, Oct. 10 for ServeDMV from 9 am–noon to pack lunches for underprivileged children and then join us for apple picking immediately after. Join our e-newsletter and/or Facebook page for more details. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons) or 703-770-2977
- CITYWIDE CELEBRATES LON – Citywide will not be meeting at its regularly scheduled time on Sunday, Oct. 4. Join us at 6:30 pm in the Main Auditorium to celebrate Lon’s 35 years of leadership and pastoral service at McLean Bible Church. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons) or 703-770-2977
Volunteer Opportunities (Are you serving?)
- ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY - CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Do you have a heart for students? The Rock still needs volunteers, especially men. We have different service opportunities for you to engage and impact the lives of students. INFO: Anna Kim, anna...@mcleanbible.org or rockdc.com
- KID’S QUEST - CASTING CALL – Looking for energetic people to use their creative gifts to become Treehouse characters or run tech. Serve one weekend a month teaching preschoolers that God loves them. Auditions are Saturday, Oct. 17, 10 am–2 pm. Appointments required. INFO/REGISTER: Ashleigh Oberg-Porter, mcleanbible.org/kqauditions or ashleigh.o...@mcleanbible.org
- ACCESS - TEACH THE WORD OF GOD TO THOSE WITH DIFFERENT ABILITIES – Do you have the gift of teaching or enjoy sharing God’s Word with others? Consider sharing your gift with children/youth/young adults with special needs twice a month. INFO: Kayla Underwood, 703-639-2000 x3435 or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
- SERVE DMV – Join us every Saturday at 9:30 am for prayer and worship or at 10 am when we dismiss to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ through serving our neighbors across the DMV. There is a project for everyone! INFO: Jenique Saunders, mcleanbible.org/servedmv or 703-770-2848
- THE CLOTHING SHOP NEEDS YOU! We are looking for Spanish speakers to aid in registration and evangelism. Thursdays from 6–9 pm and the first and third Saturdays of every month from 8 am–noon. INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1026
- SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! The next Operation Kindness Packing Night is Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7 pm in the Rock. Volunteers welcome. We need non-perishable items: toiletries, baby wipes, socks, coffee, snacks, sports items, batteries, stationery. Donation Cart is by MBC Café. INFO: Wayne Fujito, wayne....@mcleanbible.org or 703-414-5014
- MBC CAFÉ – Love coffee, doughnuts and people? Join us as a volunteer host/hostess once a month in the MBC Café on Sundays. INFO: Shara Fordyce, shara....@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-8641 [Or even if you only love two of the three!]
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 nine chapters at
And the complete book can be downloaded free in various formats at
So I didn't buy copies for resale this time!
- Read it at home
- Or bring your device to class!
- Or buy at http://www.christianbook.com/absolute-surrender-andrew-murray/9780883680933/pd/83113
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!
- See the first two bulletin announcements above
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
- On Saturday, September 26, about 20 of us joined 200 others for the singles ministry's movie night potluck, watching and discussing The Good Lie
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 chapters 4-5 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
A lot of us are active contributors
- "Friend" us and follow us!
Citywide Joins Everyone for Lon's 35-Year Celebration
6:30 pm in the Main Auditorium
For the updated Citywide schedule, see
Citywide will not be meeting at 5:30 this
- Citywide people are invited with everyone else from all campuses
- to Lon's 35th Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
- Main auditorium, at 6:30 pm
Upcoming at CityWide DC:
- October 11 - Nate Crew will be continuing our Objections series, talking about the controversial topic
- "Is Jesus the Only Way to God?"
- Isn't that exclusive?
- What about those who have never even heard His name,
- or those who are very sincere in their religious beliefs?
- Come and hear what the Bible has to say about these questions and more.
Upcoming Dates
Columbus Day, Monday October 12, 11 am
- Washington Prayer Gatheringat 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!
Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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