F&F Announcements - Sunday 8/23 - Mike Kelsey, MBC MoCo pastor - Testimonies in F&F - Citywide with ladies from Iran

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Dear Friends,

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Contents: 
August 22-23
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
    • 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
      • Francis & Anne-Marie Husson - Europe
      • Robert & Carol Fitzgerald - North America [Both the same as last week!]
        • For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org
    • 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.
    • MEN’S FALL KICKOFF
      • Experience Christian Fellowship with other Men.
      • Join Congressman Frank Wolf as he kicks off our Fall. 
      • Start your Wednesday off right with table discussions, coffee and breakfast.
      • INFO: mcleanbible.org/firstlight or Joe Kelty, joe....@mcleanbible.org
    • MBC TYSONS WORSHIP CHOIR
    • PRAYER WALL
    • ACCESS SPECIALTY VOLUNTEERS
    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?
    Selected Announcements

    • 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
    • JOY STARTS HERE – Explore the pathways to biblical joy and strengthen resilience for dealing with life’s challenges. This 10-week class meets on Wednesday mornings beginning Sept. 16. Cost is $90. Register online by Wednesday, Sept. 9. INFO/REGISTER: Lauren Brogdon, 703-770-8670 or mcleanbible.org/counseling
    • 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 in September. INFO: Fran O’Neal, 703-378-1525 or smallb...@mcleanbible.org
    • RENEWING OF THE MIND FOR WOMEN – Learn tools to enable you to overcome anxiety and depression. Group meets for 7 weeks on Wednesdays from 7–9 pm. Register by Sunday, Sept. 13. INFO: Terri Edwards, 703-770-2941 or terri....@mcleanbible.org
    • MEN’S GROUP, LUNCH TIME – Join Christian men weekly on Fridays from 12–1:15 pm at MBC Tysons. We will read and discuss “The Meaning of Marriage” by Tim Keller. Call or email ASAP to join us. INFO: Joe Kelty, 703-770-2920 or joe....@mcleanbible.org
    • WOMEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – Join us as we study I and II Corinthians. CBS is an interdenominational study beginning Tuesday morning, Sept. 15. En Español. Children’s program available. Visit us in the lobby today! INFO/REGISTER: Sandy MacDonnell, 703-938-7113 or mcleanbible.org/tysonswomenscbs
    • GRIEF SHARE – If you are grieving the death of a loved one, we invite you to join this support group on Wednesday evenings beginning Sept. 2 at 7 pm in Room 1208. Cost: $15 for workbook. No registration required. INFO: Anne Ziegler, grief...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/griefshare

    Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
    • YOUNG ADULT RETREAT HELP – Meet new people at MBC and serve the Lord by volunteering at the Young Adult Retreat, Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30! We need a lot of volunteers throughout the weekend to pull off an amazing retreat experience. INFO/REGISTER: Jessica Thompson, mcleanbible.org/yaretreat or yare...@mcleanbible.org
    • I/U/ALL – Come to Citywide on Sunday, Aug. 23 to hear an amazing story of two young women who risked everything to share the truth of Christ in Iran. INFO: Jessica Thompson, cityw...@mcleanbible.org or facebook.com/citywidedc
    • LUNCH BUNCH – Are you a young adult who attends 10:45am worship on Sunday mornings? We would like to invite you to lunch immediately following the service! Meet other young adults down in the Smith Center lobby. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2977
    Volunteer Opportunities (A lot this week! Are you serving?)
    • VOLUNTEER AT JILL’S HOUSE THIS SUMMER – Use your time, skills and passions to help make a difference. Help with a group of children, prepare arts and crafts, provide administrative needs, help at our events and more. INFO: Mary Rachel, 703-639-5671 or maryrache...@jillshouse.org
    • RE-ENGAGE – Facilitators are needed for a new ministry which aims to take marriages from simmer to sizzle! Join us to learn how you and your spouse can serve together by participating in our 10-week pilot beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 16. INFO: Debby Morgenthaler, debby.mor...@mcleanbible.org or 703-932-3777
    • 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
    • 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
    • SUNDAY PHONE TEAM – 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. INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
    • GREETERS NEEDED URGENTLY! We have an immediate need for greeters at all Saturday and Sunday services. Serve on your own or with your family. Help to warmly welcome all who come through our doors! INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
    • USHERS NEEDED NOW! Saturday 6:30 pm and Sunday 12:30 pm services are actively looking for people to help serve in the critical role of creating a safe and welcoming environment for our church family. Sign up in the Connect Room. INFO: Dana Bigelow, dana.b...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2983
    • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY FALL NEED FOR TABLE LEADERS – We’re looking for young men and women who have a passion for Christ and students. We have an immediate need in the Fall for volunteers to lead table discussion during our Sunday morning JH 9 am and JH and SH 10:45 am services. INFO/APPLY: Jessica Corkey, jessica...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/connect/volunteer-rock
    • VOLUNTEER VISION NIGHT – Interested in learning more about serving teenagers? Come to our vision night on Friday, Sept. 11 to hear more about our ministry to Junior and Senior High students. INFO: Jessica Corkey, jessica...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x3417
    • ACCESS - LIKE TO HAVE FUN? Then join our special kids this Friday, Aug. 28 (6:30–10 pm) or Saturday, Aug. 29 (10 am–3 pm), and let them show you how it’s done! Just plan to have a good time! INFO: Kayla Underwood, mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer or kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org
    • SUNDAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Do you have a heart to teach God’s Word? Our special children and young adults need to hear it, and we need your help. If you can serve one hour per week as a teacher or assistant, please contact us. INFO: Kayla Underwood, mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer or kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org


        F&F Schedule, Websites, Socials

        Our schedule is kept up to date at 
        August 23:  Testimony Time
        • Three of our members have great stories to share
          • David Stone
          • Kim Larrain
          • Gayle Rerras
        • If you have something to share, let me know for a future session
        August 30 - September 13:   1 John - I'll be teaching

        September 20  onward:   Absolute Surrender, by Andrew Murray - taught by Tom Garin

        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
        • On Sunday, August 16, 9 of us enjoyed lunch and great fellowship, at two Annandale Korean restaurants, Yechon and Breeze

        F&F Program
        Three Testimonies

        This is F&F's first such session this century, and perhaps ever!
        • It's a popular program in other groups
        • If it's popular, we'll do it again
        • Let me know what you have to share!
        Each witness gets 15 minutes!
        • David Stone
        • Kim Larrain
        • Gayle Rerras

        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
        • A lot of us are active contributors
        • "Friend" and follow us!
        Citywide at 5:30
        Missions Around the World
         I/U/All


        Have you ever wondered what your role should be in serving others and sharing Christ around the globe?  
        • Is God asking you to go on a short term missions trip or even to become a missionary?
        For the updated Citywide schedule, see
        From that site:
        • I/U/All is a 4-week series that will discuss God’s plan for our lives.  
          • We will learn how he uses regular people like me and you 
            • to meet the needs in the world around us 
            • and share the truth of who He is. 
        • Jeremiah 1:7  But the LORD said to me, ‘Do not say, “I am too young.” 
          • You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you.'
        August 23 - Maryam and Marziyeh
        • Come to Citywide this Sunday, August 23rd, to hear the amazing story of two young women 
          • who risked everything to share the truth of Christ in Iran.
        • You'll be challenged by how they found the courage to share their faith, 
          • their time spent in Evin Prison 
          • and what God did miraculously through their lives. 
        August 30 - No meeting, Distinct Young Adults retreat in Goshen

        For videos of all the past Citywide programs, see

        Upcoming Dates


        November 7 - 2015 MEN'S CONFERENCE
        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! 

        Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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