F&F Announcements - Sunday 9/20 - I Am a Child of God (Lon) - F&F at 12:30 - Absolute Surrender

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Sep 19, 2015, 12:54:13 AM9/19/15
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Dear Friends,

As announced by MBC staffer Sue Moye in class on 9/23, F&F is changing its schedule. 
  • From 9/20 onward we will meet in the same two room 3200/3201, but at 12:30. 
  • The purpose of this change is to accommodate MBC's Fall initiatives 
    • to enroll hundreds more people in classes and in discipleship and community groups, 
    • a worthy objective that we can all support!
As always, you will be dropped from this email list on request.

Contents: 
September 19-20, 2015
New Bulletin Format for Fall!
From My Heart to Yours, part 2 
I Am a Child of God (Romans 8:15–16)
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
      • 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
      • Darrell & Liz Arthurs - North America
      • David & Janet Dehuff - North America [all the same as last week!]
        • For more info on missions visit our blog: mbcmissions.org
    • REVIEW JULY MEMORY VERSE
      • Psalm 119:16 I delight in your decrees;
          • I will not neglect your word.
    • HOLIDAY SHOW & EXPO
      • Preparing For The Holidays Has Never Been Easier!
      • November 14, 2015, 9:30 am
      • MBC Tysons
      • holidayshowandexpo.com
      • Volunteers Needed.
      • Email HolidayShowandExpo@mcleanbible.org
    • 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) & Sterling (Wednesday mornings)
      • INFO: Isabelle Brugere, isabelle.brugere@mcleanbible.org or mbctysons.org/parentsupportgroup
    • SAY YES TO THE SPIRITUAL GROWTH OF THE NEXT GENERATION
      • KID’S QUEST; THE ROCK; ACCESS MINISTRIES
      • Contact us at 703-639-2000 or NextGeneration@mcleanbible.org.
      • Or use the RESPONSE CARD
        • Say yes to impacting the next generation!
        • Please check boxes for your area(s) of interest and we’ll contact you with more info.
        • I am interested in serving in:
        • __ Kid’s Quest
        • __ The Rock Student Ministries
        • __ Access Ministries
        • __ Not sure; please contact me with more info
    Selected Announcements - General, Men, Women

    • CONGREGATIONAL MEETING – All members of MBC are encouraged to join us for our next Congregational Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 pm in the Smith Center. We will broadcast the meeting live to MBC Loudoun, MBC Prince William and MBC Montgomery County. Members at all four locations will count toward quorum, and each campus will have the ability to submit questions. It’s critical that we have a quorum in order to vote on important issues. Members and non-members are both encouraged to attend, but only members may vote on church business. If you need childcare for the meeting at MBC Tysons, please register no later than Monday, Sept. 21. Contact Michelle Haines at childcare@mcleanbible.org. [I'll be there!]
    • MEMBERSHIP ORIENTATION – Learn how to become a member of MBC this weekend on Sunday, Sept. 20 from 2–4 pm in the Smith Center. INFO: Nancy Taylor, 703-770-4397 or nancy.taylor@mcleanbible.org
    • 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 this month. INFO: Fran O’Neal, 703- 378-1525 or smallbusiness@mcleanbible.org
    • DAY AT DTS – Ever wondered how the book of Amos affects your parenting? Consider going deeper in the Bible with Dallas Theological Seminary (classes at MBC Prince William) on Saturday, Oct. 10 to take a test drive. INFO/REGISTER: Josh Bleeker, jbleeker@dts.edu or mcleanbible.org/dayatdts [Our own Tom and Lois Garin can advise!]
    • HOTEL INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS NEEDED – Seeking individuals who are currently working in the hotel industry for a special project. INFO: Rachel Rice, rachelcrice@gmail.com or 703-770-2978
    • 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 worship led by Ben Lashey. Childcare available with advance registration. INFO: Marci Ward, marci.ward@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/orchestra2015
    • 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 [Our own Robert Lee is a mentor]
    • ACCESS COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES – Join us for this month’s lecture on “Understanding the Special Education Process/IEPs” given by Cheri Belkowitz on Monday, Oct. 5 from 7:30–9 pm. Please invite others who may be interested. RSVP preferred but not necessary.

    Young Adults (They are welcome in the other activities too!)
    • 10:45 SERVICE YOUNG ADULT LUNCH BUNCH – If you are between the ages of 18–35 and attend the 10:45 am service, we invite you to lunch immediately following the service! Meet other young adults down in the Smith Center lobby. INFO: Jaclyn Gagnon, jaclyn.gagnon@mcleanbible.org or 907-903-8333
    • STAY CURRENT WITH YA – If you are college-aged, 20s or 30s, we have an e-newsletter just for you! Subscribe online and learn more about how you can get involved in our ministry. INFO: Jessica Thompson, mbctysonsya@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/youngadults (Tysons)
    • [An addition not in the bulletin - audio from the Distinct young adult retreat:
      • Session 1 - https://youtu.be/M9PsUnveVAY
      • Session 2 - https://youtu.be/FaQ7_Jag_78
      • Session 3 - https://youtu.be/0IZonqKo9HU
      • Session 4 - https://youtu.be/dUm-AZLiTys ]
    Volunteer Opportunities (Not many this week! Are you serving?)
    • ROCK STUDENT MINISTRY - CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Do you have a heart for students? The Rock still needs volunteers, especially males. We have different service opportunities for you to engage and impact the lives of students. INFO: Anna Kim, anna.kim@mcleanbible.org or rockdc.com
    • KID’S QUEST - SMALL GROUPS, BIG DEAL – Kid’s Quest needs men and women to serve as 2nd and 3rd Grade Small Group Leaders. 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/kqtysonsvolunteer
    • ACCESS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – Breakaway is this Saturday, Sept. 26, and we need you to help make this an amazingly fun day for them! Help out at the moon bounce, making crafts and other activities! INFO: Kayla Underwood, kayla.underwood@mcleanbible.org or mcleanbible.org/accessvolunteer
    • 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.taylor@mcleanbible.org
    • OUTREACH E-NEWS – Interested in Local and Global Outreach? There are too many opportunities to fit in this blurb! We’ve created an e-newsletter to display all the ways you can impact DC and the world for Christ. Subscribe today! INFO: Amada Robles, mcleanbible.org/serving-god-serving-others or 703-770-2991
    • SUBSTITUTE ESOL TEACHERS NEEDED – Volunteers needed for Mondays and Thursdays from 10 am–12 pm to volunteer as an ESOL teacher as needed at MBC Tysons. INFO: Aimee Palumbo, aimeep...@gmail.com or 703-639-2000 x3349
    • 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.ramirez@mcleanbible.org

      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
      • The book is free online, with the chapters at 
      So I'm not buying copies for resale this time!
      Old Rag Hike
      • All day strenuous mountain hike
      • Saturday, September 26
      • Meet at 6:30 am at upper Tysons parking lot, and car pool
      • Let me know you plan to come, in case of weather issues
      • Details were in an email earlier this week
      Movie and Potluck
      • Also Saturday, September 26, 5-9 pm in Community Room C
      • The Good Lie, for trailer see youtu.be/5I2AQEhymCs
      • Great story of Sudanese refugees thrust into American society
        • Several of us can identify with them
        • It's a story of love and redemption
        • The discussion following these movies is always well done
      • Event details at mcleanbible.org/events/dinner-and-movie-review
      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!
      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

      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 the chapter at 
      Read the handouts in advance, and consider Tom's questions, 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
      • Pray for her
      • A lot of us are active contributors
      • "Friend" us and follow us!
      Citywide
      IJM Concert at 7 pm in Main Auditorium
      Apologetics Series "Objections" Resumes 5:30 pm Next Week

      For the updated Citywide schedule, see
      Upcoming at CityWideDC:
      For videos of all the past Citywide programs, see

      Upcoming Dates


      Columbus Day, Monday October 12, 11 am
      • Washington Prayer Gathering 
        at 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
      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! Remember, 12:30!

      Glyn & Rohini Roberts
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