S e p t e m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 1 49/14/14 FAMILY UPDATES

Baptisms:We rejoice with...Hannah Alexander, granddaughter of Darrel & Linda Alexander, who was

baptized Sunday, September 7.Jessica Vaughan, daughter of Craig & April Vaughan and granddaughter of

Yajun & Sufen Zhang, who was baptized Sunday, September 7.

Prayer Requests:Gary Shreck was hospitalized last week.The September prayer list can be found on the Greeters’ Stations and at

Information Central.

Our Sympathyis extended to...The Kevin Dunn family on the death of his mother, Vickie Dunn, Friday, Sep-

tember 5.

Shower:Bridal Shower for Rachel Kurt, fiancée of Todd Williams (son of Kirk & Kerri

Cunningham), will be next Sunday, Sept. 21, 2-3:30 p.m., at Laura Holder’s. They are registered at Dillard’s, Target, and Williams Sonoma.

Miscellaneous:She Speaks: A Dinner with Nika MaplesPlease join the ladies of Oklahoma Christian for the 2nd Annual She Speaks

dinner on Monday, October 6, 5:30 p.m., with Nika Maples, and hear her inspiring story of hope. “It is never too late to learn, and it is never too late to teach.” To learn more about Nika Maples and to purchase tickets, go to oc.edu/shespeaks.

A Personal Invitation from Predisan: Ready for some good news out of Honduras? Of course you are! So this September, instead of our usual OKC walk for Honduras, we’re going to have a party, a grand fiesta, on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University. We’ll have an up-to-the-moment report on Predisan’s exciting new achievements and challenges; we’ll honor a Predisan hero; and we’ll have a celebration of God’s work in Honduras. We’ll also enjoy a fantastic tropical dinner, Caribbean music, and some fabulous door prizes. If you have ever been a Predisan volunteer, a sup-porter of our preaching and healing ministry, a ministry leader at a church that works with Predisan, or someone who is interested in joining a great group of Christians for a joyful celebration, we’d love to have you come. It’s Saturday, September 27, from 6:15 to 9 p.m. in the Gaylord University Cen-ter on OC’s campus. The tickets are $20 per person; reservations required. RSVP to 678-800-2512 for more information!

Job Opportunity: Oklahoma Christian Academy has an immediate open-ing for Director of Extended Care. Hours are 2:30-6 p.m. daily, except for school holidays. The applicant should love children and be creative, orga-nized, and reliable. Please contact Ellen Bouye at 844-6478.

The Story: Blessed to BlessPhil Brookman#mrccTheStory

The Story continues… Come back tonight for Josh’s message: “Deleted Scenes: Do Not Be Afraid”

This week in The Story – Read Ch. 3: Joseph: From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh.

Join us next Sunday morning for Phil’s message...New Member Information:

Christian & Sherry Monterroso (Mia)3736 NW 12th St.OKC, OK 73107(405) 464-3550

Brian & Sharon Simmons3813 Grandview Terrace

Edmond, OK 73013 (360) 513-1357

Apollonia Ike(Michael)

3200 SW 102nd St.OKC, OK 73159 (405) 837-1579

Ben & Monica Thompson (Evangeline)

2916 Gettysburg Rd.Edmond, OK 73013

(405) 693-8118

Mikala Wynn3733 Summer Cloud Dr.

Edmond, OK 73013 (580) 747-6098

Justin & Rebekah Beckham (Hannah, Jordan)

1300 Northgate Terr.Edmond, OK 73013

(405) 921-3349

The Lord had said to Abram, “Go from your country, your people and your father’s household to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you” (Genesis 12:1-3).

“‘Through your offspring all the nations of the world will be blessed’” (Acts 3:25b).

Scripture announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you” (Galatians 3:8b).

Blessing others isn’t hindered by lack of _________________; it is

hindered by lack of _____________.

Welcome Jay, Nancy, Parker, & Ryder Mack We are very pleased to tell you about the newest member of our ministerial staff, Jay Mack. Jay will serve as a campus minister, working with our college students alongside Hudson Hutchinson. Jay and his wife Nancy and their two sons, Parker and Ryder, have worked with the Park Plaza congregation in Tulsa for the last 14 years. Jay and Nancy began the campus ministry work there, and they have worked both in the campus ministry and in the youth area. Jay is a graduate of the University of Denver, and he also has a master’s degree from Oklahoma Christian. Nancy graduated from Oklahoma Christian with a degree in engineering. She also played basketball and ran track there. She considers Jay’s ministry her ministry as well. Jay became a Christian at the age of 20 as a result of the efforts of a campus ministry at the University of Denver. He is a great Bible student and a creative teacher. He has a humble spirit and a kind and caring heart. Jay will officially start work on September 29, but they are with us today as well. We know that you'll enjoy getting to know Jay and Nancy and their family.

-Ron Ackerman

Baptisms in 2014 .................... 173

Sunday, September 7Bible Class Total .....................2221A.M. Worship Total ................2561 P.M. Worship Total ................. 604

Wednesday, September 10 Bible Class Total .................... 1399

August Offering . $466,941.63August Budget . . $472,689.40Year-to-Date Budget Deficit ... $44,612.43

Tealridge WorshipSeptember 14 (2:30 p.m.)

Christian Families - Dustin SimsSeptember 21 (2:30 p.m.)

Christian Families - Dustin SimsAssisted Living Worship

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

Elders Available:Max Pope and Jack Skaggs

will be available in the Conference Room for consultation following

5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSS e p t e m b e r 1 4 , 2 0 1 4

BK Groups:Brother’s Keeper Groups are scheduled to meet TODAY. Informa-

tion is available in the Sunday adult Bible classes, or at Infor-mation Central.

Care and Counseling:Adult Caregivers Support Group meets at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays,

in Room A110. For information or assistance, please contact Verna Lee Parker at 478-7234 or David Cassel at 996-8418.

Our weekly DivorceCare group meets on Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., in A201. Visit mrcc.org/care for more information.

Celebrate Recovery:Join us for Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery pro-

gram that meets every Friday night. Dinner at 6:00, worship at 7:00. For details, go to mrcc.org/CR, or contact Dan & Angi Lovejoy at 996-0760 or celebraterecovery@mrcc.org.

Men’s:Men’s Bible Study meets every Thursday, 9:15 a.m., in the Summit

building. Facilitated by Jerald Parker, they meet the same days and times as CWBS.

Missions:Cheryl Bode, a Memorial Road member and now missionary in

Chimala, Tanzania, is having a presentation for any who would like to attend today at 3:30 in room A103/104. Cheryl serves as a medical missionary in Chimala and has amazing stories of her work there.

Women’s:RefresHER: Sign up in the lobby or at mrcc.org/women by

Friday, Sept. 19, for “You Can Lean On Me” (being a comfort to others in time of need) featuring speaker Holly Roper and dinner by Olive Garden ($10) on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Fellowship Central. Hosted by the ladies of the Christian Couples class. Childcare is available with reservation.

Fall Speaker Series “If You Love Me...” lessons are being recorded and are available online or by ordering a CD at Information Central. Go to mrcc.org, click on Resources, then Sermon Au-dio. Or access on the MRCC App under Media and then select Classes.

Body & Soul Fitness fall session is underway Mondays and Fridays at 9:15 a.m., but it’s not too late to sign up. Classes are prorated; contact Heather Bowlan at 405-831-6926 for more information.

MINISTRY UPDATES

YOUTHSEPTEMBER14 D GROUP LEADERS’ MEETING: Immediately following 2nd service in

the HS room.17 JR. HIGH PICK-ME-UP AT OCS: Meet Kurtis in the van in the school

parking lot immediately after school. Get a free snack and then come back to the lounge.

AFTER SCHOOL HANGOUT: Dinner (Arby’s) at 5:30. Cost $3.18 SENIOR LUNCH: Which Wich.19-21 SR. HIGH RETREAT: Quartz Mountain. Cost $65. Register online.24 HUDDLES MEET: Jr. High Huddles groups meet at the Summit.26 TAILGATE PARTY: Moved to Friday, Sept. 26, at UCO.

Download the new The Road app. Available in the Apple, Google Play, and Amazon stores.

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 the “Ministry Opportunities” document at Ministry Central in the main lobby.

SEPTEMBER14 World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s BK Activity Night (for children), 6 p.m., FC Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings21 Bridal Shower for Rachel Kurt, fiancée

of Todd Williams, 2-3:30 p.m., Laura Holder’s

23 RefresHER, 6:30 p.m., Fellowship Central

28 OC Outreach Day at Johnnie’s Baby Boy Shower for Teresa DeBoard,

2-4 p.m., Judy Branch’sOCTOBER1 Journey Land Teacher Training Dinner,

5:45 p.m., J1085 International Worship, 10:45 a.m., S1 International Potluck, 12:15 p.m., Gym Threads of Compassion, 2 p.m., A111

International Ministry The International Ministry is enjoying a spurt of growth with the start of a new school year. Regular visitors from UCO, OC, and the OU Health Science Center have been attending the Inter-national Bible class on Sun-day and English conversation partners on Wednesday. The interest of UCO international students has prompted us to begin offering transportation on Sunday mornings and Wednes-day evenings. Last Saturday, September 6th, Clay & Cherry Hart taught sev-eral couples at a marriage improvement seminar. It was so well re-ceived that a follow-up event is being planned. The growth in this ministry has led to our move to the Summit for class in the gym on Sundays and in S1 on Wednesday nights. Upcoming events include a trip to the Oklahoma State Fair on September 20th and our next international worship and lunch in the Summit on October 5th. If you are interested in learning more about how you can help in this dynamic ministry, please get in touch with Clay Hart.

Launch/CIA Ladies Brunch How often have you prayed for God’s wisdom, help in a rela-tionship, or clarity regarding a job? Or have you prayed for re-newed energy, passion, or purpose? Do you wish, as I sometimes do, that God would answer your prayers by showing up “with skin on”? Thanks to the sweet invitation of the Launch class ladies (ap-proimately 22-26 years of age) to the young-at-heart plus-a-little-life-experience CIA ladies (ages witheld, but old enough to be their moms), many similar prayers are being answered through recent brunches together. We are excited as God draws us even closer this fall through mentoring groups. I applaud the Launch ladies for initiat-ing this time together, and I encourage other classes to reach out to each other as we make this journey to heaven together. It may just be an answer to someone’s prayer, perhaps even your own.

- Renai McClanahan

Adult Caregivers Support GroupThe MRCC Adult Caregivers Support Group was organized to offer support and perhaps some an-swers that one might need when caring for a loved one. Many find themselves unexpectedly caring for a family member who is ill, aging, or infirm. It is comforting to know that others share similar prob-lems and concerns. The support group tries to help those who are giving care to recognize some of the things they need to know and share. It is an oppor-tunity to share frustrations and the pain that some-times comes with the responsibility, and to help each other dis-cover answers. The support group, facilitated by Verna Lee Parker and David Cassel, meets in Room A110 on Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. If you have questions or just need to talk about your caregiv-ing situation, contact Verna Lee or David.

A TIME FOR OUR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY. EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:35 A.M.

IN THE PARLOR (ROOM A114).

Free Flu ShotsDarren Rauch, of Walgreens, is once again coordinating a free flu shot clinic on Sunday, October 20, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Gym. The shots are for

ages seven and up. To guarantee yourself a shot, fill out a form at Information Central and leave it in the drop box there. Shots will be free for those whose

insurance doesn’t cover. Free vouchers are limited, so reserve your flu shot as soon as possible.