F&F Announcements - Sunday 7/12 - Mike Kelsey - The Incomparable Christ #4, Early Church Leaders
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Glyn Roberts
Jul 11, 2015, 1:59:52 AM7/11/15
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Dear Friends,
We hope you had a great July 4 weekend! 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
- June 21 - August 16 - The Incomparable Christ - by John Stott
- This Week - Incomparable Christ 4: Early Church Leaders
- F&F on Facebook
- Citywide 5:30 - Blurred Lines
July 11-12, 2015
New Bulletin Format!
No Named Speaker!
You can access the Tysons bulletin at mcleanbible.org/locations/tysons/mbc-tysons-weekly-bulletins, usually on Friday mornings.
- This week it's different!
- The online version appears to have 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
- A trifold with a narrower 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
- See mcleanbible.org/sites/default/files/bulletins/071215_tysons_web.pdf
- The other campus bulletins indicate that each campus has its own preacher
- So perhaps we have Pastor Joe Henriques
The Display Ads
- PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES
- Mark Stephens - North America
- Ravshan & Lisa Uraimov - Asia [F&F Speakers last year!]
- 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.
- PRAYER WALL
- Are you in need of prayer?
- Do you have a heart to pray for others?
- Please go to our Prayer Wall on the MBC Tysons blog to share your request and pray for others.
- mbctysonsblog.com/prayer
- INFO: Rebecca Peak, rebecc...@mcleanbible.org
- VISITATION MINISTRY - PASTORAL CARE - TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
- If you or a loved one are in a hospital, skilled care facility or assisted living situation
- and desire spiritual encouragement and prayer,
- please go online to request a visit. mcleanbible.org/visit
- ACCESS SOARING OVER 7 SUMMER CAMP
- A Summer Adventure for Campers of all Abilities
- Summer Camp Volunteers!
- We are urgently seeking 40 individuals per day aged 13+ to serve each weekday.
- Serve one day or every day, and invite your friends, too!
- Have fun with the kids at the pool, water parks, carnival days & more!
- Monday-Friday, July 6-31, 9:30 am-3 pm
- Info: Anne Cutler at anne....@mcleanbible.org
- Or use the Response Card
- Please check all days you can help:
- July 6–31, 9:30 am–3 pm:
- __ MONDAY __ TUESDAY __ WEDNESDAY __ THURSDAY __ FRIDAY
Selected Announcements
- ONE MORE TRY – Receive encouragement and
guidance through this 11-week course for individuals separated from their
spouse either legally or emotionally. Meets Wednesdays from 7–9 pm beginning Sept. 9. $30 for materials. Childcare
available through pre-registration. Info/Register: Bob & Rita McClelland,
hopeforth...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/connect/hope-separated
- ENGAGED? Join us for the 2015 fall session
of Preparing for Marriage. This 8-week class is held twice a year and the next
session begins Tuesday, Sept. 15. Early registration is now open! Info/Register: Emily Franklin,
mcleanbible.org/pfm or emily.f...@mcleanbible.org
- TONY, TONY & YOU – Plan ahead to attend the Men’s
Conference with keynote speakers Tony Evans and Tony Perkins! Other
speakers include NFL QB Jeff Kemp and DTS President Mark Bailey. Saturday, Nov. 7 from 8:30 am–3 pm at MBC Tysons.
Produced in cooperation with WACMM. Info/Register: Joe Kelty, wacmm.org or
joe....@mcleanbible.org
- LINKS FOR LITTLE ONES GOLF
TOURNAMENT – Join
us on Monday, Oct. 19 at championship golf course TPC Potomac at Avenel Farms for great
golf and inspiration as you raise funds to support Jill’s House and the
families it serves that are raising children with special needs. Info/Register:
Denise Daffron, jillshouse.org/golf or denise....@jillshouse.org
- SIGN UP FOR JILL’S HOUSE
NEWSLETTER – Get a glimpse into how your prayers and support celebrate special
children and renew their families. Register to receive our e-newsletter or like
our Facebook page. Info/Register: Danielle Whitty,
daniell...@jillshouse.org or jillshouse.org/newsletter or
facebook.com/jillshouse
- MBC COUNSELING CENTER – Christian professional clinicians
provide help with emotional, behavioral or spiritual problems facing
individuals, couples or families. Information on our fee-based counseling is
online. Info: Lauren Brogdon, 703-770-8670 or mcleanbible.org/counseling
- 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
Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
- TUBING! Join other Tysons Young Adults for a day of tubing down the Rappahannock River in Fredericksburg, VA on Saturday, July 18. After you have had your fun on the river, join us at Old Mill Park for lunch, swimming, frisbee and whatever else floats your boat. Info: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
- SAVE THE DATE – Our Tysons Young Adults are going to a National’s Game on Saturday, August 8. Info: Jessica Thompson, mbcty...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
- YOUNG ADULT RETREAT REGISTRATION OPEN! Join all five campuses and MBC MoCo Campus Pastor Mike Kelsey, as he talks about living a “Distinct” life at our Young Adult Retreat on Friday–Sunday, Aug. 28–30. Early registration closes Tuesday, Aug. 4. Info/Register: Jessica Thompson, yare...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/yaretreat
Volunteer Opportunities (Are you serving?)
- RE/ENGAGE – Making disciples through Marriage Ministry. Interest meeting on Sunday, July 26 at 12:30 pm in Community Room B. Lunch provided; registration required. Info/Register: David Sheets, david....@mcleanbible.org or 703-770-8680
- 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. Come to an interest meeting on Sunday, July 19 at 12:30 pm in Room 3200. Info: Ashley Ogbaselassie, ashle...@savefairfax.org or 703-770-2978
- THE CLOTHING SHOP NEEDS YOU! We are currently looking for Spanish speakers to aid in registration and evangelism. Weekly on Thursdays from 6–9 pm and the first and third Saturdays each month from 8 am–noon. Info: Susan Wyant, clothi...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x2026
- KID’S QUEST SATURDAY SMALL GROUPS – Saturday Night Kindergarten–5th Grade Small Groups are full of kids ready to learn about Jesus! We’re looking for leaders to serve in a small group setting as their friend and mentor. Info: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/kqtysonsvolunteer
- ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY JUNIOR HIGH SUMMER VOLUNTEERS – We have a need for temporary summer table leaders to lead our Junior Highers in discussions on Sunday mornings from July 12–Aug. 30. Info: Anna Kim, anna...@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x2915
- ACCESS - LOVE TO TEACH? Teach in Access twice a month in our Friendship Club young adult Sunday school classes. Classes are one hour long, and no experience is necessary. We’d love to have you every weekend! Details online. Info: Kayla Underwood, 703-639-2000 x3435 or mcleanbible.org/friendshipclub
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
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
Session 4: Early Church Leaders
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.
Your reading assignment for this week is about 20 pages!
Part II: The Ecclesiastical Jesus
(or How the Church Has Presented Him)
Introduction: "Another Jesus"
1. Christ the Complete Fulfilment: Justin Martyr2. Christ the Unique God-Man: The Early Councils3. Christ the Perfect Monk: St. Benedict4. Christ the Feudal Debtor: Anselm5. Christ the Heavenly Bridegroom: Bernard of Clairvaux6. Christ the Ethical Exemplar: Thomas à Kempis
This is new material to many of us!
- "Another Jesus" is quoted from this warning, in the NEB
- 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning,
- your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.
- For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached,
- or if you receive a different spirit from the Spirit you received,
- or a different gospel from the one you accepted,
- you put up with it easily enough.
John Stott is both realistic and gracious in presenting the strengths and failures of early church leaders and their teachings
- His focus in these chapters is on Christ Himself
- and practical application to our own lives
You will benefit more from the series if you get the book, but it's not essential
- The paperback lists at $20.
- I bought 46 in all
- The remaining 13 are on sale at class
- Cash only, please, $12 or $13 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
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
Citywide at 5:30
Blurred Lines
Citywide's new series Blurred Lines is addressing topics such as gender identity, equality and biblical sexuality.
- We will take a look at issues surrounding sexuality that are impacting our world and culture today;
- issues like homosexuality, pornography, and biblical sexuality.
- As culture's view of these topics change and evolve
- we will center our discussions on what the Bible says
- and how the Church should respond.
- Gender identity, equality, and sex are the topics of conversations today
- as our opinions of sexuality are challenged
- how should we respond?
- and his suggestions for how we can better handle the issue
- and the victims of homosexuality
This Sunday, July 12, Citywide will present Ben Sledge
- We are excited to introduce Ben Sledge, XXX Church author and our next series speaker!
- He will be leading us in our discussion of pornography from both a scriptural and spiritual standpoint.
The following Sunday, July 19, "the Pastors answer your questions
- You've texted in your questions, and we want to answer them.
- Join us as Mike Kelsey, Nate Keeler, and Nyke Gatlin answer your questions about biblical sexuality and gender identity!"
For videos of all the past Citywide programs, see
We hope to see you this Sunday in class!
Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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