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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.

A u g u s t 4 , 2 0 1 98/4/19

Hospitalized: Marynel Chabino is in Epworth Villa Rehab, #1806.

Our Sympathy is extended to...Ralph, Roger, and Kathy Burcham on the death of their wife and mother, Gladys Burcham, Thursday, August 1. The funeral will be Tuesday, August 6, 2 p.m., here at Memorial Road.

Births:Congratulations to...Greg & Marta Coombes on the birth of their grandson, Julian Enrique Townsend, Tuesday, July 9, to Chantelle Townsend. Great-grandmother is Mary Jo Linder.

Showers: Baby Shower for Kelcy Enriquez will be next Sunday, August 11, 2-3:30 p.m., at Whitney Coshow’s. She is registered at Target and babylist.com.

Bridal Shower for Keely Merritt, daughter of Tod & Kristi Merritt, will be next Sunday, August 11, 2-3:30 p.m., at Bobbie Walker’s. She is registered at Pottery Barn, Anthropology, Dillard's, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Other News:"On behalf of the Oklahoma Blood Institute Executive Team, and patients all across Oklahoma, we thank you for being an example to your community of what can happen when good people come together to do great things. While there are many ways to support your friends and neighbors, few have the impact to provide hope, healing, and comfort like the selfless act of giving blood. I’m sure many of your donors have their own “reason for giving” but we’d like to share one of our very heartfelt thank-you messages from a local patient who’s here today thanks to community partners like you. Please share our appreciation and this tale of gratitude with all of your amazing donors who help make stories like this possible. I understand that you are the top collector for religious groups in our entire system and that you always host drives around high-need times. I also understand you drew 51 donors on a goal of 44, achieving 116%. These extra units are truly needed over the summer, and we appreciate your commitment."

~Jeannie Gardner, Vice President, OBI Donor Services

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP

1. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Why?

2. How many peoples' names at church do you know?

3. How many friends at church do you have?

4. Is it difficult for you to ask for help?

Community: Be An Easy MarkJohn deSteiguer

If you had your heart's desire, what community would you make your home?

Genesis 13 - Lot and AbramRuth 1 - Ruth and Naomi

God is less concerned about the _______________ of our community, and more about the ___________ and _________ of our community.

Acts 2:42-47 Romans 12:10-18

Be an Easy Mark. How?

Know others _____________________.

I am the _____________, too.

___________ — no problem.

We’re excited today to hear from John deSteiguer. John and his wife, Darla, are long-time members here at Memorial Road. John, the president of Oklahoma Christian for the last seven years, has also been a deacon here for many years, and a regular Bible class teacher.

For a number of years, the MRCC Men’s Ministry has provided outstanding opportunities for men to realize spiritual maturity and fellowship, and to minister to others. Many men have

provided leadership for this ministry throughout the years. After prayerful consideration, Todd Wright has agreed to be the new director for the Men’s Ministry. Todd has served MRCC in many capacities over the years and has a heart for this community. The elders are excited that Todd has taken on this role and support him as he leads men to greater spiritual maturity and fellowship. Please contact Todd to learn more information and how you can be involved—he has a place for you to grow and serve. We welcome Todd to this leadership role.

~Steve Brookman, for the elders

Watch for more information and be sure to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities to get involved in Men’s Ministry:

Men’s Prayer Breakfast – Monday, August 12, 6:45 a.m.MRCC Golf Scramble – Saturday, August 17, 8 a.m.Men’s Thursday morning Bible study resumes September 5 at 9:30 a.m.Iron Coffee: A before-work gathering of prayer and conversation

groups in different parts of town – Begins this fallMen’s Basketball League – Begins this fallSharpen: A Men’s Fellowship Night – Coming this winter or spring

Please return tonight when Dean Bryce will continue our series from the book of James with a lesson titled "Taking Too Much on Myself."

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

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August 4 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

August 11 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

Teal Creek Worship

4 p.m. | bill.luttrell@oc.edu

Tealridge Assisted Living Worship

Elders Available:Harold Shank and Jeff Simmonswill be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSAugust

4Heartbeat for Hope Day at Johnnie’s

Threads of Compassion, 2-5 p.m., A123

9VBS: Chillin’ with the Fam, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Lawson Commons at OC

11Brother's Keeper Group Meetings

World Bible School Day at Johnnie's

Baby Shower for Kelcy Enriquez, 2-3:30 p.m., Whitney Coshow’s

Bridal Shower for Keely Merritt, 2-3:30 p.m., Bobbie Walker’s

12Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 6:45 a.m., S1

NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A105/106

15Quilting Connection Group, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (come-and-go), S1

17Annual MRCC Golf Scramble, 8 a.m., The Golf Club of Edmond

185th Grade Project Displays, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m., Main Foyer

Campus Ministry Back-to-School Luncheon, Noon, Gym

19Women’s Night of Encouragement, 7 p.m., Various Homes

25Outreach Day at Johnnie’s

Bridal Shower for Cheryl Maloney, 2-3:30 p.m., Parlor

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.

A u g u s t 4 , 2 0 1 9

Youth & Family MinistrySenior Sendoff & Prayer Night: Wednesday, Aug. 14, 7 p.m. Join us to pray over our 2019 Seniors and their parents.

Parents of Teenagers: Save the Date! Sunday, Aug. 25, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Navigators (Parenting Teenagers) Conference.

Bring-A-Friend Night is Wednesday, Aug. 28. We always kick off the school year with this outreach event. Who will you invite?

Women's MinistryFall Small Group Bible Studies: Register at mrcc.org/women for Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World, HeBrews: A Better Blend, It's Not Supposed to be This Way, or The Power of a Focused Heart (Wednesday morning); The Heartbeat of a Righteous Woman (Tuesday lunch hour); or Open Your Bible (Tuesday evening). Classes begin September 4 and 10. Sample study guides are at Ministry Central.

CWBS: Register at mrcc.org/women for a Thursday morning small group study of "1 & 2 Samuel: Lessons from the Lives of David, Saul, and Samuel." Class begins September 5, 9:30-11 a.m.

NEST for Widows meets August 12, 7-8:30 p.m., in A105/6, with optional dinner at Deckle's at 5:30. Details at mrcc.org/nest.

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)

Baptisms in 2019 ......................96

Sunday, July 28

Bible Class ..............................1514A.M. Worship ......................... 1839P.M. Worship ..................................312QGroups ..........................................219MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers ...n/aP.M. Total ...................................531

Wednesday, July 31

Bible Class .............................1097

Weekly Budget ................ $106,764Avg Weekly Offering ......$103,183YTD Budget Deficit ....... $107,428

Women's Night of EncouragementJoin us Monday, August 19, 7-8:30 p.m., for our fifth annual Night of Encouragement, with all new devo speakers and homes. This event continues to grow; and, with nine houses in the Edmond/OKC metro area this year, one is sure to be near you! No charge to attend, but registration is required by August 14 at mrcc.org/women or in the foyer. Each house has a limit of 20, and carpooling is encouraged. Come and share the joy!

Lighthouse MinistryThe Lighthouse is in need of a pharmacist who can work on Tuesday mornings and Saturday mornings, and for more people to draw blood. Contact Beverly North at 405.202.8162 if you can serve.

Not Even One Hundred Different WalmartsDriving my younger brother to Texas after completing the exhausting week that is Serve OKC, I couldn’t help but relay scores of hilarious stories from the past summer. I vividly remember the first day of my youth internship when Brian asked Grayson and me to stand on stage in front of a room filled with teenagers. In addition to feeling intimidated by the size of the group, I felt an obligation to get to know every face smiling back at me that morning. I decided I would be perfect. But I would soon learn that nothing about youth ministry is perfect. It takes positive prayer, hard work, and flexibility to be a youth ministry intern. I didn’t expect to go to four different Walmarts in a day when I took this job. But I would have to go to 100 different Walmarts in order to obtain another experience like I did this summer. I learned more from the students here than I could ever hope to teach them. I gained immense respect for all youth ministers and the intense behind-the-scenes work they do to ensure that every detail exceeds expectations. I saw God through the little moments of laughter with other interns and big moments of celebration through baptism. I could write about my experiences in places like Honduras and Memphis all day, but the greatest lesson I learned this summer is this: love is everything. This summer, love brought amazing new friendships with students and the youth ministry team. Love brought encouragement to people all over the world through teenagers who go to church right here at Memorial Road. Love is why I will never forget the memories I made and the people I met this summer. ~Elise Miller

Capitol HillOur School Supply Drive is in full swing! We are requesting donations of general school supplies, backpacks, as well as school uniforms (red, white, navy tops; khaki and navy bottoms), which can be dropped off at Information Central. Look for more details in your adult Bible class for other ways you can help out with our Back-to-School Drive! Please contact Kaili Hutchinson at 580-504-3868 (call or text) or kailib.hutch@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you for your continued support of Capitol Hill!

Register for the Annual MRCC Men's Golf ScramblePlease join us for this year's Golf Scramble at 8 a.m. on August 17! Grab a group of friends and sign up as a team, or register indi-vidually and be placed with fellow MRCC members. Cost is $60 per player which includes a grab'n'go breakfast, range balls, 18 holes, and lunch. Register online at mrcc.org/golf or at the table in the lobby across from Information Central by August 11. If you have any questions, please contact Brent Williams (brentwilliams12@gmail.com) or Dustin Andrews (dustinandrews31@gmail.com).

Men's MinistryOur Men’s Ministry will be hosting a prayer breakfast on Monday, Aug. 12, for any guys who can attend. Breakfast will be served at 6:45 a.m. in S1 of the Summit. RSVP to Dennis Kelly (statskellyok@gmail.com). We hope you’ll join us!!

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