F&F Announcements - Sunday 8/30 - Dale Sutherland - 1 John in F&F - Stricker Farewell 9/13 - Schedule Change on 9/20

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Aug 28, 2015, 9:00:14 PM8/28/15
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Dear Friends,

As announced by MBC staffer Sue Moye in class on Sunday, F&F is changing its schedule. 
  • From 9/20 onward we will meet in the same two room 3200/3201, at 12:30. 
  • The purpose of this change is to accommodate MBC's Fall initiatives 
    • to enroll hundreds more people in discipleship and community groups, 
    • a worthy objective that we can all support!
Those enrolled in F&F on the mbciadva.infellowship.com system received two emails this afternoon. 
  • The first was system generated, announcing that our next meeting would be at 12:30 on 9/20. 
  • The second was actually from me, clarifying that we will meet at the regular 10:45 time on 8/30, 9/6 and 9/13. 
  • Be there!
As always, you will be dropped from this email list on request.

Contents: 
August 29-30
Summer 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 [I still can't find an update! Does any of you know?]
The Display Ads
  • PRAY FOR MBC MISSIONARIES
      • Francis & Anne-Marie Husson - Europe
      • Robert & Carol Fitzgerald - North America [the same couples as the last two weeks!]
        • 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.
      • [The bulletin uses an alternative spelling of diligent! 
      • I use alternative spellings too, more often than I like!
      • The funniest was omitting the second r in Dear Friends!]
    • CHILDREN'S CHOIR!
    • DISCIPLESHIP CLASSES ARE STARTING THIS FALL
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • MBC GENERAL FUND YTD - JULY 2015
      • INCOME    $15,211,541
      • EXPENSES  $16,678,897
      • DEFICIT    $1,467,356
      • MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE: $432,253
    • [Compare from a year ago: MBC GENERAL FUND YTD–JULY 2014
      • INCOME   $13,244,093
      • EXPENSES $14,280,884
      • DEFICIT  $ 1,036,791
      • TOTAL FINAL ROCK GIVING: $6,625,213
      • MORTGAGE LOAN BALANCE:   $1,366,712 ]
    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

    • WORSHIP CHOIR – Launching our 2015–2016 season on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7:30 pm in Community Room B. The Choir sings in all services one weekend monthly and attends weekly rehearsals. Join us for worship, outreach and community. INFO/REGISTER: Marci Ward, 703-770-8681 or marci...@mcleanbible.org [They desperately need replacements for Sherri and Rebecca Stricker]
    • ON HIS COURSE GOLF EVENT – Please join us for the Local Impact golf ministry’s event on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 5 pm at Reston National Golf Club. Nine holes of golf, fellowship, dinner and a devotional. INFO: Joe Livingood, 703-283-4851 or onhis...@mcleanbible.org
    • 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
    • SINGLES MID 40s+ – Labor Day Picnic at Burke Lake Park on Monday, Sept. 7 from 9 am–5 pm. Fun activities and food. Sign up at mcleanbible.org/focus for more details. Click on the envelope icon under Contact to email. INFO/REGISTER: Alicia Palma, fo...@mcleanbible.org or 786-859-4862
    • ENTREPRENEUR’S JOURNEY – A ministry for small business owners to learn state-of-theart 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
    • LOVING OUR PRODIGALS FOR WOMEN – Do you have a teen or young adult who has rebelled against you and God? Find hope and encouragement by connecting with other moms. Thursdays beginning Sept. 10 from 10 am–noon in Room 1102. INFO: Terri Edwards, 703-770-2941 or terri....@mcleanbible.org [Gayle Rerras mentioned this group last Sunday in her testimony to F&F]
    • MEN’S COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY – This popular group welcomes men from all backgrounds and all levels of Bible knowledge to study 1 & 2 Corinthians this fall. Registration required. Join at any time. Thursdays, 7:30–9 pm in Community Room C. INFO/REGISTER: Paul Farrell, 703-625-0900 or mcleanbible.org/tysonsmenscbs
    • 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/REGISTER: Terri Edwards, 703-770-2941 or terri....@mcleanbible.org
    • GET FIT & GROW IN CHRIST – Women, get fit and change the world for Christ! Body & Soul is a class where faith and fitness meet. Join us Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 10 am in the Rock. Childcare available. INFO: Mary Ward, bodya...@mcleanbible.org or 703-217-2131
    • EVANGELISM EXPLOSION – 2015 Fall Training will be on Thursdays, Sept. 24–Jan. 14 at 6:30 pm in Room 1610. Join us to gain a mentored experience with on the job training in leading others to Christ. INFO: Scott Grigsby, 703-470-5119 or Susie Rivera, 703-868-7874
    • HOPE FOR THE SEPARATED – 12-week course for individuals separated from their spouse legally or emotionally. Wednesdays from 7–9 pm beginning Sept. 9. $30 for materials. Childcare available through pre-registration. INFO/REGISTER: Bob & Rita McClelland, mbctysons.org/hfts or hopeforth...@mcleanbible.org
    • SELECT JILL’S HOUSE FOR CFC AND UNITED WAY – Designate Jill’s House for your workplace Combined Federal Campaign (#22742) or United Way (#8244) and give the gift of Jill’s House to a child with special needs and hope and renewal to those who love them. INFO: Danielle Whitty, daniell...@jillshouse.org or 703-639-5699

    Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
    • CITYWIDE – Nate Crew, Director of Outreach at MBC Montgomery County, will complete our I/U/All series on Sunday, Aug. 30 and challenge us to completely surrender to God’s invitation to reach all people. INFO: Jessica Thompson, facebook.com/citywidedc or cityw...@mcleanbible.org
    • DO YOU HAVE EVENT PLANNING EXPERIENCE? We’d love for your feedback, ideas and help planning fun fall activities! INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn...@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults.
    • STAY CURRENT WITH YA – If you are college-aged, 20s or 30s, we have an e-newsletter just for you! Subscribe online at mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons) and learn more about how you can get involved in our ministry. INFO: Jessica Thompson, mcleanbible.org/youngadults or 703-770-2986 [I subscribe! I must be college-aged, I don't qualify otherwise]
    Volunteer Opportunities (Not many this week! Are you serving?)
    • KID’S QUEST - SPIRITUALLY UNEMPLOYED? Have you been searching for a place to get involved at MBC? Check out the awesome opportunities to serve a child and share your faith in Kid’s Quest during Saturday services. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/kqtysonsvolunteer
    • LIKE PERFORMING? Casting in Kid’s Quest is now open! Make Bible stories come alive for children in an exciting and interactive way by serving as a storyteller or puppeteer for Preschool or Elementary Large Group. INFO: Drew White, 703-770-2902 or mcleanbible.org/kqtysonsvolunteer
    • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY - 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 - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: DOUBLE-HEADER RESPITE! Share your spare time with special children on Friday, Sept. 4 from 6–10 pm, and/or Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9:30 am–3 pm. Your life will be lit as their joy seeps into your heart. INFO: Kayla Underwood, mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer or 703-639-2000 x3435
    • 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 [Two out of three isn't bad!]
      F&F Schedule, Websites, Socials

      Our schedule is kept up to date at 
      August 30 - September 13:   1 John - I'll be teaching
      • 8/30 - Fellowship with God and with His Son Jesus Christ
      • 9/6 - What We Know and So What? 
      • 9/13 - Love One Another
      • I'll cover the whole book, but not in order
      • I encourage you to read the whole book each week before class
      • 9/13 will be abbreviated by the social, see below
      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
      • The book is free online, at 
      So I'm not buying copies for resale this time!
      • Read it at home
      • Or bring your devices to class!
      Stricker Farewell Potluck Social on September 13
      • As most of us know, Mark and Sherri and their daughters Rebecca and Bethany have been with us since late 2012
      • Mark is one of our most popular teachers
      • The have hosted socials in their Vienna home
      • Sherri and Rebecca have served us with their musical talents
      • Bethany relocated to Dallas last summer
      • They've now sold their home, and will move to San Antonio at the end of September
      • Social details next week!
      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
      1 John, Part 1
      Fellowship with God and with His Son Jesus Christ

      I'm teaching this 3-week series, filling in the gap between Paul's and Tom's book studies
      • We've never before studied 1 John in F&F
      • It's immensely practical
      • It reflects John's deep concern for believers under pressure
      I've chosen to study the book in three segments, as stated above
      • 8/30 - Fellowship with God and with His Son Jesus Christ
      • 9/6 - What We Know and So What? 
      • 9/13 - Love One Another
      • I'll cover the whole book, but not in order
      • I encourage you to read the whole book each week before class
      • 9/13 will be abbreviated by the Stricker farewell social,

      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
      • Pray for her
      • A lot of us are active contributors
      • "Friend" and follow us!
      Citywide at 5:30
      Smith Center or Online
      Missions Around the World
       I/U/All


      For the updated Citywide schedule, see
      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?
      • 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.'
      • The series finishes this weekend
      August 28-30 - Distinct Young Adults retreat in Goshen
      • Last week I announced No Citywide meeting on 8/30
      • That's been updated!
      August 30 - Nate Crew, Director of Outreach at MBC Montgomery County, 
      • He will complete our I/U/All series 
      • and challenge us to completely surrender to God’s invitation to reach all people.
      Upcoming at CityWideDC:
      • September 6 – Ken Baugh, MBC's Frontline pastor from 1995-2005!
      • September 13 – Os Guinness http://www.osguinness.com/
      • September 20 – IJM Concert, following Gary Haugen's MBC sermons on 8/2-3
        • Citywide presents the International Justice Mission Art Music Justice Tour
      • September 27 – Michael Ramsdan http://rzim.org/bio/michael-ramsden
      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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