F&F Announcements -Sunday 5/17 - God the Holy Spirit

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Contents: 
  • Men's Huddle - May 16 - Tomorrow!
  • MBC Sermon & Tysons Bulletin
  • F&F Schedule: http://www.mcleanbible.org/connect/friends-fellowship
  • April 19 - June 14 - Discovering God Through The Old Testament
  • This Week - God the Holy Spirit
  • Citywide - Todd Phillips
  • F&F on Facebook
  • Girl's Night Out - June 12
  • Ravi Zacharias' "Why Suffering?" Message is Now Online

Men's Huddle tomorrow, Saturday May 16

It's a mini-conference at MBC Tysons, with
  • Breakfast at 8 am
  • Networking time
  • Great speakers!
  • Finish at 12:30 pm
The Keynote Speaker is Mark Whitacre
  • Subject of the movie The Informant
    • Matt Damon played the role
  • Formerly a high-level executive with ADM
    • He worked with the FBI to bring down a multi-billion dollar, international price-fixing scheme.  
    • He wore a recording device “a wire” for 3 years at work every day as the FBI built their case.
  • His separate crimes led to 8 years prison time, and his conversion there!
  • Watch him tell his story.
  • Operation Timothy (the original of Living Grounded) was key in his jail conversion
From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Whitacre#Personal_life
  • Whitacre became a Christian during his incarceration, 
    • and since his prison release during December 2006, 
    • he has been often interviewed by the Christian community-including the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)-
    • about redemption, second chances, and the importance of his faith. 
  • Forbes reported that Whitacre was guest speaker at the Quantico FBI Academy during 2011 about second chances,
    • and he was keynote speaker for the 40th Annual NAPSA (Pre Trial Services and U.S. Federal Probation) Conference in 2012 along with Robert F Kennedy, Jr.
Men - - you don’t want to miss this.  
  • Learn how to have Faith in the Workplace!
  • If you haven't registered, just show up!
From World Magazine, September 26, 2009
  • In 1983, at age 25, Mark Whitacre earned a Ph.D. in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University. 
  • At age 32 he became president of the fastest-growing division within Archer Daniels Midland, 
    • one of the largest conglomerates in America. 
  • At age 40 he entered prison and became a Christian there. 
  • At age 49, in December 2006, he left prison.
  • Whitacre is best known publicly for his whistleblower role in the 1990s ADM price-fixing case, 
    • which ended with a $100 million fine for the company and prison for some top officials. 
    • ADM's 2005 annual report also lists a $400 million payment to settle a class action suit. 
  • But Whitacre, while secretly taping price-fixing discussions, was also stealing $9 million from ADM.
    • His saga of corruption and mania  received new attention 
      • as the movie The Informant!, a movie starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre, hit theaters in 2009. 
    • The film is a dark comedy that does not deal with Whitacre's conversion to Christ-
      • and that's a remarkable story of how hard times created receptivity to God's good news. 
    • Whitacre will share that had he avoided prison or received only the six-month sentence that could have been his at one point, 
      • he would have remained merely a nominal churchgoer who worshipped financial success."  
  • God used men from Christian Business Men's Connection to  help Whitacre through his prison time. 
    • They mentored him using Operation Timothy (the source MBC's Living Grounded!). 
    • His jail time turned out to be the most productive and rewarding years of his life. 
    • He brought dozens of men to Christ. 
    • Out of jail for 9 years now, he has a new job -- and he's still on fire for Christ. 
    • Come and bring others to hear him tell his story. 
    • It is an amazing, emotional and extraordinary example of Christian Redemption. 
    • Don't miss it!

 May 16-17, 2015
Genesis, part 66
The Beauty of Forgiveness
Genesis 32 & 33
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
    • Steve & Jamie Martin - North America
    • Daniel & Maria Ruffinatti - South America
  • MAY MEMORY VERSE
    • Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
  • SEVENTH ANNUAL RIDE FOR JILL'S HOUSE
  • KIDSWORSHIP MUSICAL - I AM A FRIEND OF GOD
  • ACCESS GROUPS FOR PARENTS OF THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
    • PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
      • Bi-weekly meetings on Sunday afternoons 
      • for parents of children/adults with special needs 
      • for healing and encouragement through fellowship and prayer
      • at MBC Tysons
    • MOMS’ SMALL GROUP
      • Bi-weekly meetings for mothers of individuals with special needs 
      • to grow in God’s Word while sharing life together
      • at MBC Tysons (Thursday mornings) 
      • & in Sterling (Wednesday mornings)
    • INFO: Isabelle Brugere, isabelle...@mcleanbible.org or mbctysons.org/parentsupportgroup
  • LIYA MUSIC CAMP
    • Presented by McLean Bible Church
    • Monday-Sunday, Aug. 17-23 - Tysons Campus
    • String Orchestra Camp for Rising 7th Graders through College Freshmen
    • For Information and Registration go to mbctysons.org/liyamusiccamp
Selected Announcements 

  • GIRL’S NIGHT OUT WITH KELLY MINTER – On Friday, June 12 at 7:30 pm, Kelly will tell us what it means to “clothe” ourselves in Christian virtues – using Biblical truth, real-life stories and dry humor. Featuring a Fashion Show by Altar’d State. INFO/REGISTER: mcleanbible.org/girlsnightout, girlsn...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1063
  • COLLEGE READY – Parents and college bound students are invited to Family Life Today’s “College Ready.” Sundays, May 31, June 7 and 14, 12:30–2 pm in Room 1609. Learn to help your students stay spiritually strong as they go off to college. INFO: Sara Cleland, trans...@mcleanbible.net or mcleanbible.org/connect/transitions
  • GET FIT & GROW IN CHRIST – Wanted! Women who want to change the world for Christ and get fit. Body & Soul is a fitness class where faith and fitness meet. Join us every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10 am in the Rock. Childcare available. INFO: Mary Ward, bodya...@mcleanbible.org or 703-217-2131
  • MARGARET ASHMORE TO SPEAK AT LIVING WELL WITH CANCER – If you or someone you love has cancer, please join us as Margaret Ashmore shares about her faith and experience with cancer via video conference. Saturday, May 30, 10–11:30 am in Room 3201. Have questions for Margaret? Email them in advance! INFO: Sarah Franks, mbctysons.org/livingwell or livin...@mcleanbible.org
  • HEAR ABOUT OUR TRIP – Our construction team has returned from the Dominican Republic. Join us on Sunday, June 7 to hear about how God worked on this trip and celebrate with food and fellowship. INFO: Alexis Ramirez, alexis....@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x2984
  • DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 5K – This 5k Run or Walk benefits Empowering Action, a ministry partner in the Dominican Republic. Serious and casual runners and walkers welcome; for family and friends of all ages! Race is Sunday, June 6. Limited to 400 runners, so register soon. INFO: Alexis Ramirez, empoweringaction.org/info or alexis....@mcleanbible.org
  • MILITARY APPRECIATION LUNCHEON – A luncheon will be held at 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 5 in Community Room A to honor our military branches. Please help us identify our MBC veterans of WWII as we want to honor them at the luncheon. INFO: Wayne Fujito, 703-414-5014 or operatio...@mcleanbible.org [I wasn't old enough, whatever Paul Dorosh says!]
  • 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
  • DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER – Join with our Elders, our staff and area partner churches on Monday, May 18 for our monthly day of prayer and fasting! No need to register.

Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
Volunteer Opportunities (Lots! Check this list out!)
  • 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 from 8 am–noon. INFO: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1026
  • 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. REGISTER: Mike Cauldwell, micro...@mcleanbible.org
  • NEW OUTREACH IN ANNANDALE – Join us for an interest gathering on Sunday, May 17 at 12:15 pm in room 1605 (right by Journey’s coffee shop) to learn more about the opportunity to reach the community around Braddock Elementary for Christ! INFO: Sue Moye, sue....@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2916 [F&F is promoting this - go to the meeting after class or email Sue]
  • HERNDON SERVICE OPPORTUNITY – Volunteer at a week-long summer camp for the children in Herndon. Includes Bible teaching, crafts, games, food and more. Many volunteers needed! Monday–Friday, June 22–26 and Monday–Friday, July 6–10, 6–8:30 pm. INFO: Hannah Summerville, discovery...@mcleanbible.org
  • VOLUNTEER AT JILL’S HOUSE – Use your time, skills and passions to 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 Robbins, jillshouse.org/serve or 703-639-5660
  • MOTHERING MATTERS ALUMNI – Have you “aged out” of the infant and preschooler stage? You have valuable wisdom to pass on. Visit mcleanbible.org/discipleshipleaders to learn about starting a new Mothering Matters group in the fall. Training begins Sunday, June 14. INFO: Pam Stroup, pam.s...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/connect/motheringmatters
  • HELP OTHERS FIND A PLACE TO BELONG – Create a healthy group environment where people can connect with God, others and their purpose. 6-week training for new group leaders begins Sunday, June 14. Learn more today at mcleanbible.org/discipleshipleaders. INFO: Emily Franklin, emily.f...@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-2973
  • GRIEF SHARE LEADERS NEEDED – Do you have a heart for grieving people? Additional leaders are needed to help facilitate the Grief Share support group. INFO: Anne Ziegler, 703-639-2000 x1028 or grief...@mcleanbible.org
  • STEPHEN MINISTRY – If you feel God calling you to care for others going through crisis as a Stephen Minister, please apply online at mbctysons.org/stephenministry. The 2015 Fall training class will begin in September. The application deadline is Friday, May 29. INFO: Pete Rockx, 703-770-4398 or stephen...@mcleanbible.org
  • VOLUNTEERS AND RESOURCES NEEDED! Interested in helping those who have or are currently experiencing domestic abuse? Volunteers needed to help with prevention, advocacy, legal services and housing. INFO: Ashley Ogbaselassie, ashle...@savefairfax.org or 703-770-2978
  • KID’S QUEST - SMALL GROUPS, BIG DEAL – Kid’s Quest is looking for people to serve as small group leaders in 2nd and 3rd Grade. Learn how to become an effective Bible study teacher as well as a mentor and friend to kids. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/volunteer-kids-quest
  • ACCESS - FRIDAY NIGHT IS FUN NIGHT AT RESPITE! Access is looking for a few volunteers who want to have fun and make an impact on a special family. If you have the time, please contact Kayla. No experience necessary! INFO: Kayla Underwood, kayla.u...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
  • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY - JUNIOR HIGH LOCAL MISSION TRIP: BALTIMORE – For rising 6th–9th graders, parents and volunteers, Wednesday–Saturday, July 8–11. Application closes Tuesday, May 19 at midnight. INFO/REGISTER: Anna Kim, anna...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/events/junior-high-baltimore-mission-trip
  • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY - BEACH WEEK VOLUNTEERS – We need young adults who love Christ to help be co-counselors at our Senior High summer camp at Myrtle Beach, SC, June 20–24. For more info and to apply, visit us online at rockdc.com. INFO/REGISTER: Jessica Corkey, jessica...@mcleanbible.org

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
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 5
The Holy Spirit of God

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 5:  The Holy Spirit of God

Suggested Homework!
Wilfred hasn't assigned any homework!

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
Todd Phillips

At Citywide this week, we will be welcoming Todd Phillips. 
  • Todd was the teaching pastor of our former young adult ministry Frontline. 
  • He is the Founder and President of The Last Well, an organization with a God-sized mission to "provide clean water to the entire nation of Liberia - border to border - and share Christ with every Liberian we serve." 
Todd has two passions: 
  1. sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with those who don't yet know Him, and
  2. discipling Christ-followers to give all of their lives and lifestyles to God. 


Girl's Night Out
THE FITTING ROOM

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:

Ravi Zacharias' "Why Suffering?" Message is Now Online

He spoke at the Tysons campus on Wednesday, 4/22, sponsored by the CS Lewis Institute
  • His title and subject were "Why Suffering?"
  • Recommended!
Dr. Zacharias is Founder and President of Ravi Zacharias International Ministries (RZIM). 
  • He has spoken all over the world for the last 42 years in scores of universities, 
    • notably Harvard, Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins, and Oxford University. 
  • His nationally syndicated radio broadcasts and books have reached millions worldwide.
Here's the link to the whole site
Or just the meeting, on Youtube

We hope to see you this Sunday in class! 

Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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