From the Pastor's Desk“You All Think as Christ Jesus Did” Cotton Patch

The emphasis is to get into the “routine” of seeing life from God’s perspective and react or respond to it with His mind. Just as our loving God has prepared and shared everything with us for our good, He is willing to share His way of thinking with us. How God thinks based on a wisdom and vision into the future that we cannot comprehend. If we get into the “routine” of utilizing the benefit of His mind (thinking) based on what He knows, we can “routinely” experience victory over conflict and conditions we cannot change. The attitude of course is being a “servant”: “…although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, taking on the form of a hand-servant…humbled Himself to the point of death, even death on a cross”. Philippians 2:6-8What a difference the “routine” of Fall would bring if God’s people, all of God’s people, young or old, would go toward each other with a spirit of serving like Jesus did.The definition Webster gives to a work common to the Fall of the year, “routine” is “that which is in accordance with established procedure”. One might say a routine is to operate in a “mechanical performance” or to “follow a sequence of desired instructions.”Desired or not desired, it’s back to school. With the end of the popular vacation season, it is positioning for the highly regarded holiday season and enjoying the colors the Fall routinely brings. Life has its demands for the “routine”.While we Christians live our lives freely, knowing that sure and certain burdens of the sinful life and the debt it brings are lifted in the death and resurrection of our Lord, we also face the demand for faithfulness as we follow Him. Look at Philippians 2:5: “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus”. - King James Version “Think of yourselves the way Christ Jesus thought of Himself”. - Message Translation “Keep on fostering the same disposition that Christ Jesus had”. - Williams TranslationFor example, how much easier doing the chores, getting homework done, taking classroom instruction, getting up in the morning, and choosing an alternative to arguing, would be for everyone.

In Him, Bro. BobbyPS: I forgot to say, what’s good for the children, is also good for the parents.

SEPTEMBER 2016Fall Wednesday Evening Activities Resume

Wednesday, September 7th: The schedule will be as follows: 9:30 AM Womens Bible Study (beginning Sept. 14th and Sept. 15th @ 6:30 PM) 11:00 AM Nursing Home Ministry 5:00 PM Wednesday Family Meal 6:00 PM Children's Wednesday Night Live (Preschool 3 - 6th Grade) 4:12STUDENT Ministry (Students 7th - 12th Grades) Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting ESL Language Classes 6:45 PM Children's Choirs (Preschool 3 - 6th Grade) 7:30 PM Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Fall Events for Your Calendar Apples of Gold begins Sunday, September 18th @ 4:30 PM Gospel Singin' Saturday, September 24th @ 6:00 PM See You At the Pole (SYATP) Wednesday, September 28th Music Ministry Silent Auction October 16th - 23rd Fall Fun Festival Monday, October 31st @ 6:00 - 8:00 PM Singing Men of Texas Concert Thursday, November 17th @ 7:00 PM Thanksgiving Banquet Sunday, November 20th @ 5:00 PM Christmas Music Children - Dec. 11th and Sanctuary Choir - Dec. 18th

Questions? Call, Text or Email Bro. Lee @ 817.465.6101x17,

817.504.0588 or Lee@mayfieldroad.org

Music Ministry@ Mayfield Road

Children's Choir Begins...Wednesday, September 7th, will be the beginning of the 2016-17 Children's Choir Ministry. All children Preschool 3 thru 6th Grade are invited to join us. Wednesday Night Live will begin at 6:00 P.M. and Children's Choirs will begin at 6:45 P.M. Any child may join us.

MRBC Sanctuary Choir Begins...Wednesday, September 7th, at 7:30 P.M. We would like to invite all 16+ years old to join us for this vocal group. The Sanctuary Choir is the foundation of the Music Ministry here at MRBC.

MRBC Orchestra Begins...Tuesday, September 6th, at 7:00 P.M. You're welcome to join us if you have played your instrument at least two years. It doesn't matter how long it's been. We will soon begin rehearsals on Christmas music.

Christmas Dates...We want to invite one and all to be a part of our Christmas music in 2016. Our dates are: Sunday, December 11th @ 10:45 AM All Children's Choirs from Preschool 3 - 6th Grade will be leading us in Christmas worship. Sunday, December 18th @ 10:45 AM and 7:00 PM The Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra will be presenting their Christmas Musical in both hours.We want you to be a part of these exciting groups and a part of these great presentations. Please join us!

Singing Men of Texas Concert at MRBC...We will be hosting the Singing Men of North Central Texas for a concert on Thursday, November 17 at 7 P.M. There

will be about 75 men here from all over the north Texas area. Bro. Lee is the President Elect of this group and excited to share the ministry of this group with our church and community. Please mark it on your calendar.

Music Ministry Auction Dates...We will have our annual Music Ministry Silent Auction from October 16 - 23. We need new or handmade items for this auction. Donation forms will be put out soon for those wishing to donate. As always thank you for your help.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Fall 2016 Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS ~ 9:30 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Kids Worship for Age 4–Grade 2 (Children are dismissed from worship.)

WEDNESDAYS ~ 5:00 pm – Dinner in Fellowship Hall 6:00 – 6:45 pm – Kids on Mission

Childcare ~ Babies – Age 3 Mission Friends ~ Ages 4 & 5

Wednesday Night Live ~ Grades 1-6 6:45 – 7:30 pm – Children’s Choirs

MISSIONS

Mary Hill Davis Offering for State Missions Emphasis ~ September 4 - 25

Ingathering Sunday ~ September 25 @ 10:45 am

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

LADIES! Our Fall study this year is Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, a 7-session Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore, beginning Wednesday, September 14 @ 9:30 am with facilitator Judy Bridges OR Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 pm with facilitator Sondra Watson. Both groups will meet in Room A-101. Cost: $20.00 per person, due at first meeting. REGISTER by Sunday, September 11 in Life Group, at the MRBC Ministry Opportunity Table, call the Church Office @ 817.465.6101, contact Judy @ 817.228.6827 or email: jujubridges@sbcglobal.net

APPLES OF GOLD NURTURING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN begins Sunday, September 18 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm). Topics include Kindness, Loving Your Children, Loving Your Husband, Submission, Purity, and Hospitality. Free childcare is available. For more information about this program, visit the website: www.applesofgold.com or contact: Karen Hoover (682) 551-9342 khhh5387@yahoo.com Sandra Warner (817) 992-0955 sandywarner1128@sbcglobal.net

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Fall 2016 Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS ~ 9:30 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Kids Worship for Age 4–Grade 2 (Children are dismissed from worship.)

WEDNESDAYS ~ 5:00 pm – Dinner in Fellowship Hall 6:00 – 6:45 pm – Kids on Mission

Childcare ~ Babies – Age 3 Mission Friends ~ Ages 4 & 5

Wednesday Night Live ~ Grades 1-6 6:45 – 7:30 pm – Children’s Choirs

MISSIONS

Mary Hill Davis Offering for State Missions Emphasis ~ September 4 - 25

Ingathering Sunday ~ September 25 @ 10:45 am

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

LADIES! Our Fall study this year is Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, a 7-session Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore, beginning Wednesday, September 14 @ 9:30 am with facilitator Judy Bridges OR Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 pm with facilitator Sondra Watson. Both groups will meet in Room A-101. Cost: $20.00 per person, due at first meeting. REGISTER by Sunday, September 11 in Life Group, at the MRBC Ministry Opportunity Table, call the Church Office @ 817.465.6101, contact Judy @ 817.228.6827 or email: jujubridges@sbcglobal.net

APPLES OF GOLD NURTURING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN begins Sunday, September 18 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm). Topics include Kindness, Loving Your Children, Loving Your Husband, Submission, Purity, and Hospitality. Free childcare is available. For more information about this program, visit the website: www.applesofgold.com or contact: Karen Hoover (682) 551-9342 khhh5387@yahoo.com Sandra Warner (817) 992-0955 sandywarner1128@sbcglobal.net

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Fall 2016 Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS ~ 9:30 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Kids Worship for Age 4–Grade 2 (Children are dismissed from worship.)

WEDNESDAYS ~ 5:00 pm – Dinner in Fellowship Hall 6:00 – 6:45 pm – Kids on Mission

Childcare ~ Babies – Age 3 Mission Friends ~ Ages 4 & 5

Wednesday Night Live ~ Grades 1-6 6:45 – 7:30 pm – Children’s Choirs

MISSIONS

Mary Hill Davis Offering for State Missions Emphasis ~ September 4 - 25

Ingathering Sunday ~ September 25 @ 10:45 am

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

LADIES! Our Fall study this year is Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, a 7-session Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore, beginning Wednesday, September 14 @ 9:30 am with facilitator Judy Bridges OR Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 pm with facilitator Sondra Watson. Both groups will meet in Room A-101. Cost: $20.00 per person, due at first meeting. REGISTER by Sunday, September 11 in Life Group, at the MRBC Ministry Opportunity Table, call the Church Office @ 817.465.6101, contact Judy @ 817.228.6827 or email: jujubridges@sbcglobal.net

APPLES OF GOLD NURTURING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN begins Sunday, September 18 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm). Topics include Kindness, Loving Your Children, Loving Your Husband, Submission, Purity, and Hospitality. Free childcare is available. For more information about this program, visit the website: www.applesofgold.com or contact: Karen Hoover (682) 551-9342 khhh5387@yahoo.com Sandra Warner (817) 992-0955 sandywarner1128@sbcglobal.net

FAMILY MINISTRIES

Fall 2016 Weekly Schedule SUNDAYS ~ 9:30 am – Sunday School

10:45 am – Kids Worship for Age 4–Grade 2 (Children are dismissed from worship.)

WEDNESDAYS ~ 5:00 pm – Dinner in Fellowship Hall 6:00 – 6:45 pm – Kids on Mission

Childcare ~ Babies – Age 3 Mission Friends ~ Ages 4 & 5

Wednesday Night Live ~ Grades 1-6 6:45 – 7:30 pm – Children’s Choirs

MISSIONS

Mary Hill Davis Offering for State Missions Emphasis ~ September 4 - 25

Ingathering Sunday ~ September 25 @ 10:45 am

WOMEN’S MINISTRY

LADIES! Our Fall study this year is Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of Ascent, a 7-session Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore, beginning Wednesday, September 14 @ 9:30 am with facilitator Judy Bridges OR Thursday, September 15 @ 6:30 pm with facilitator Sondra Watson. Both groups will meet in Room A-101. Cost: $20.00 per person, due at first meeting. REGISTER by Sunday, September 11 in Life Group, at the MRBC Ministry Opportunity Table, call the Church Office @ 817.465.6101, contact Judy @ 817.228.6827 or email: jujubridges@sbcglobal.net

APPLES OF GOLD NURTURING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN begins Sunday, September 18 (4:00 pm – 6:00 pm). Topics include Kindness, Loving Your Children, Loving Your Husband, Submission, Purity, and Hospitality. Free childcare is available. For more information about this program, visit the website: www.applesofgold.com or contact: Karen Hoover (682) 551-9342 khhh5387@yahoo.com Sandra Warner (817) 992-0955 sandywarner1128@sbcglobal.net

See You At The PoleWednesday, September 28thJoin us as we pray for our schools, teachers and fellow students.Students will gather at your school flag pole before school to pray.

Fall Schedule of Events:August 27 - End of Summer Pool Party

September 28 - See You at The Pole

October 1 - Garage Sale Fundraiser

November 4/5 - Fall Retreat @ Riverbend ($65, October 16 signup deadline)

Each Wednesday @ 6:30 PMThe Youth House

There will be games, music, fellowship, Bible Study and sometimes food.

Worship times led by our Student Worship Band and Bible Studies led Clint Willett.

Invite your friends to be a part of this fun!

MEN'S CORNER49th ANNUAL MEN'S FISH FRY

Tuesday, October 4th6:00 PM @ Riverbend Retreat Center

(Leave the church at 4 PM) Cost: $10 per person

Sundays9:30 A.M. • Bible Study for All Ages10:45 A.M. • Morning Worship Service4:00 P.M. • Apples of Gold Women's Mentoring Ministry

Tuesdays7:00 P.M. • Orchestra Rehearsal

Wednesdays9:30 A.M. • Women's Bible Study (beginning September 14th)11:00 A.M. • Nursing Home Ministry @ Town Hall Estates5:00 P.M. • Family Fellowship Meal

Weekly Opportunities of Worship and Service (More info call 817.465.6101 or website: www.mayfieldroad.org)

Fall Wednesday Evening Activities ResumeWednesday, September 7th @ 5:00 PM

Ladies Bible Study "Stepping Up - A Journey through Psalms"

by Beth MooreBegins Wednesday, September 14th @ 9:30 AM

and Thursday, September 15th @ 6:00 PM

Wednesdays Continued6:00 P.M. • Children's WNL (Preschool 3 - 6th Grade) • Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting • 4:12STUDENTMINISTRY (7th-12th grds) • ESL (English as a Second Language) Classes6:45 P.M. • Children's Choirs (Preschool 3 - 6th Grade)7:30 P.M. • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal

Thursdays6:30 P.M. • Women's Bible Study (beginning September 15th)