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FAMILY UPDATESSERMON NOTES
SHARING GOD’S LOVE TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE INTO FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST
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The monthly Prayer List is available at Information Central and on the Greeters’ Stations.
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Baptisms: We rejoice with . . .
Kathryn Heitmann, daughter of Steven & Katrina Heitmann and granddaughter of Dennis & Margaret Heitmann, who was baptized Sunday, Oct. 28.
Ty Ackerman, son of Aaron & Carrie Ackerman and grandson of Ron & Sharon Ackerman, who was baptized Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Hospitalized: Peter & Naomi Patton’s grandson’s wife, Katie Wright, is in ICU at Baptist due to internal bleeding and liver failure.
Prayer Requests:Levi Jobe, son of Hutch & Trish Jobe, is undergoing treatment for a very serious eye infection.
New Babies:Congratulations to Dustin & Brooksie Fick on the birth of their daughter, Emerson Brooke, Thursday, Oct. 25.
Memorial Service:The memorial service for Carol Gaither, mother of Pam Gaither and David Gaither, is this Friday, Nov. 16, 2 p.m., here at MRCC
Showers:Bridal Shower for Sydney Hill (daughter of James & Jana Hill), fiancée of Kelby Reneau, is today, 2-3:30 p.m., at Kristi Forhan’s. She is registered at Target, Pottery Barn, and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Other News:Lost & Found Items and Bibles: If you have lost any items recently, please check the lost & found behind Information Central. We have a large amount of Bibles, so be sure to see if yours is there. Leftover items will be donated tomorrow.
Cheryl Bode, missionary to Tanzania, is returning to Oklahoma on Thursday, Nov. 15. She will need a car to use indefinitely or to buy. If you can help, please contact Cheryl at [email protected].
SecureGive Update: For those who give online or through the MRCC App using SecureGive, they will be issuing a software update next week. It won’t really affect how you use the tool, but you’ll be receiving an email from us with more information next week and one from SecureGive asking you to confirm your information.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP
1. On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being an extreme hoarder and 1 being an extreme minimalist, where would you rank yourself? Where do you want to be?
2. In which area of your home or apartment do you feel the most satisfaction after decluttering?
3. What happens to us when we separate simplicity from the mission of God?
4. What would you say is your biggest generosity barrier?
5. How can the holiday season pull us away from God?
6. What might your holiday season look like were it aligned with God’s mission?
Treasure in HeavenSimplicity: Less is More
Phil Brookman
Trendy simplicity is _________________. Biblical simplicity is _________________.
“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19-20).
“Go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven” (Matthew 19:21).
Heavenly _________________ is earthly __________________.
Deut 14:28-29; Lk 3:11; Mt 25:21
Get Your Simplicity Project Card TodayThis year we are offering five spiritual challenges throughout the year. The first was “Test Drive a Sabbath,” which we offered last month. We recently launched a second spiritual challenge. Pick up a Simplicity Project card, which includes eight tangible challenges having to do with simplicity. Some are easy, some are hard! Complete four out of the eight and bring it back with you on December 2 to receive your simplicity magnet.
Internationalthanksgiving dinner
Join us at the
november 18 | 6:00 p.m. | summit gym
Free to our international guests.Members are asked to pay $10 to help cover the cost of dinner.
To be a table host, sign up at the table in the lobby.
Thank you in advance for inviting friends, hosting tables, and helping in other ways to share our culture
with guests from around the world.
Thank you, Veterans!V e t e r a n s D a y 2 0 1 8
Preschool Bible Class Help Needed: Our preschool Bible classes are in need of 18 teachers/helpers on Sunday mornings and 11 teachers/helpers on Wednesday evenings from December-February. There will not be Bible classes during the holidays. If you can help, please email Stephanie Langley at [email protected].
MUG SOMEONE TODAY! Members, don’t forget to stop by Information Central after worship to see if there are any mugs you can deliver today.
MEETING SCHEDULESUNDAYWorship ................ 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.Bible Class ......................... 9:35 a.m.First Cup ............................. 9:35 a.m.a time for guests to learn about MRCC
Evening Worship ............ 5:00 p.m.Capitol Hill ........................ 4:00 p.m.2801 S. Robinson Ave, OKC, OK, 73109
QGroups ..................... various timesvisit mrcc.org/QGroups to learn more
WEDNESDAYEarly Bird Bible Class ..... 5:15 p.m.Bible Class | all ages ....... 7:00 p.m.
MINISTRY UPDATEST O DAY
2221 EAST MEMORIAL ROADEDMOND, OK 73013
405.478.0166 | MRCC.ORG| @MEMORIALROAD
Stay informed and engaged with our online resources
Choose how you give
Baptisms in 2018 ............................176
Sunday, November 4
Bible Class .................................... 1948
A.M. Worship ................................2456P.M. Worship .......................................... 318QGroups .................................................. 416MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers ..........28P.M. Total ......................................... 762
Wednesday, November 7
Bible Class .......................................n/a
Weekly Budget ......................... $104,678Avg Weekly Offering ...............$99,558YTD Budget Deficit ............... $225,272
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November 11 | 2 p.m. Connected - Brody Gustafson
November 18 | 2 p.m. Empty Nesters - Robert Hamm
Teal Creek Worship
4 p.m. | [email protected]
Tealridge Assisted Living Worship
Elders Available:Doug Rice & Jeff Simmonswill be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.
UPCOMING EVENTSNovember
11Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings
World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s
Magi Boxes due
Bridal Shower for Sydney Hill, 2-3:30 p.m., Kristi Forhan’s
12NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A105/6
13OCWA Monthly Coffee, 10 a.m., Art Gallery at OC (all ladies invited)
14Teacher Training Dinner, 5:30 p.m., FC
15CWBS Luncheon, 11 a.m., Fellowship Central
Quilting Connection Group, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., S1
16Memorial Service for Carol Gaither, 2 p.m., Auditorium
18Medicare Informational Meeting, 4-5 p.m., A105/6
International Thanksgiving Dinner, 6 p.m., Gym
21Church Offices Close at Noon
All-Church Thanksgiving Worship, 7 p.m., Auditorium
22Thanksgiving Day in the City
22-24Buildings Closed
If you’d like to learn more about all of MRCC’s ministries and the various ways you can serve in them, please pick up a copy of “Ministry Opportunities” at Ministry Central in the main lobby.
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A TIME FOR OUR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND TAKE THE NEXT STEPS AT MRCCEVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:35 IN THE PARLOR (ROOM A114)
This icon means guests are welcome! We encourage you to be inviters.
Journey Land needs teachers for the next rotation (12/2 - 1/16) with two weeks off during the winter break. Sunday: 1st-2nd grade: art, game, and puppet rooms. 3rd-5th grade: game and music room. Wednesday: 1st-2nd grade: art, game, and puppet rooms. 3rd-5th grade: game room. If you can help, please email [email protected].
NEST for Widows meets tomorrow, 7-8:30 p.m. in A105-6, with optional dinner at Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe at 5:30 p.m. Details at mrcc.org/nest or contact Lori Walle at 405-213-4725.
Quilting Connection meets this Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (come-and-go) in S1, for quilters of all experience levels. Details at mrcc.org/women.
Skills Night Survey: Please complete the survey at mrcc.org/women by Friday to evaluate 2018 and make suggestions for future Skills Nights.
6th Grade Bridge Event: Sunday, Nov. 11, 6 p.m.; Movie Night at the Summit.
Cimarron Shuttle: Nov. 14, Cimarron students - look for church vans in Pepperdine cul-de-sac after school for a ride to church/hangout; invite friends!
Jr. High Pick-Me-Up: Nov. 14, for Sequoyah and St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton students. Look for the MRCC church van in the school parking lot. If you plan to come, let Kurtis know ([email protected]).
Wednesday Hangout & Dinner: Nov. 14, dinner (pizza); cost $3/person at 5:30 p.m. (lounge opens at 2:30 p.m.).
Huddles: Wednesday, Nov. 14; 6:30 p.m. Sr. High meet in assigned homes; 7 p.m. Jr. High meet at the Summit.
Honduras Mission Trip: May 31 - June 7; (11th-12th grades). $100 deposit due Nov. 11. For more info, contact Logan Mayes ([email protected]).
Boxes are due today! Bring your filled box to the stage.
MAGI PROJECT
MABEL BASSETT CARE PACKAGE FUNDS
These packages are filled with hygiene items and might be the only gift many inmates receive. Please give cash/checks to
Jerry Way or Jo Anne North by Dec. 1.
THANKSGIVING DAY IN THE CITY
On Thanksgiving Day, we will deliver meals to people who struggle with limitations keeping them from having a traditional homemade meal. We plan to deliver approximately
1,800 meals to nearly 200 different locations; we need a lot of help. In years past, it has taken more than 500 volunteers helping in a myriad of ways. We hope you will make plans to participate!
There are several ways you can help: Let us know about those in need of a Thanksgiving meal. Cook the meals beginning at 7:15 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Assemble and package the meals, and help with delivery logistics beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. Deliver meals, with delivery times ranging from approximately 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Clean up after the event. Help with preparations on Wednesday, Nov. 21. Prepare homemade pies on Wednesday, Nov. 21.
Volunteers will enjoy eating Thanksgiving lunch together immediately following the last delivery. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like to request a meal for yourself or someone else in need, sign up at mrcc.org/thanksgiving or on the MRCC app. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected]. Thank you for your help.
CHRISTMAS GIFT PROJECTS
Pick up packets next Sunday, Nov. 18, for as many people as you like from Capitol Hill / Luther / MRCC Families, shop, then
bring the gifts to the office on Nov. 25 or Dec. 2.
Campus Ministry Souper WednesdayThis Wednesday, Nov. 14, our Campus Ministry will be having its annual "Souper Wednesday," an evening of fellowship around many wonderful homemade soups. If you would like to make a soup for our college students, please sign up in your Bible class or contact Debbie Carter at [email protected]. Please deliver your soup to the summit kitchen by 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and don’t forget to label your containers. If you make a soup, please stick around and get to know some of our college students.
Leadership Training for Christ registration begins today. Information can be found at the table in the foyer.
Skills Night RecapBiscuits were made. Decorative signs were drawn and painted. CPR, calligraphy, and yoga were practiced. Pinwheel Christmas tree ornaments and hair flowers were created. Hair braiding, Mason jar usage, chocolate candy creation, and pie making were demonstrated. Knowledge was imparted about blogging, capsule dressing, healthy eating, home & activity modification, smart phones, social media, and self-care for caregivers. Thank you to the 21 teachers and over 150 participants in our fourth annual Skills Night! Special thanks to Jay LeBeau and his set up crew and to all the men who provided security for the evening.
-The Women’s Fellowship Committee
