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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Hospitalized:Lynn McMillon is in Mercy, recovering from surgery (no visitors please).

Rendell Stafford, nephew of Jim & Marilyn Buchanan, is in Baptist, #718.

Our SympathyOur sympathy is extended to Peggy Draper on the death of her father Edwin Draper, Thursday, Sept. 20. The funeral will be 10:00 tomorrow morning at the Memorial Park Funeral Home, 13313 N. Kelley.

New Babies:Congratulations to Jay & Montine Jones on the birth of their granddaughter, Elliot Mae, Tuesday, August 28, to Ryan & India Jones.

Showers:Bridal Shower for Tara Lewis, fiancée of Tyler Grimes, is today, 2:30-4 p.m., at Sharon Ackerman’s. She is registered at Target, Pottery Barn, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Bridal Shower for Megan Williams, fiancée of Charlie Flowers, will be next Sunday, Sept. 30, 2-3:30 p.m., in the Parlor. They are registered at Target, Williams Sonoma, and Bed Bath & Beyond.

Other News:Hope Harbor is hosting an Open House and Fish Fry on Saturday, Sept. 29. There will be cottage tours, a free catfish and pulled pork lunch, a silent auction of baskets donated by churches, a live auction of cakes and pies, a 5K Run for Hope, and a disc golf tournament. The Open House begins at 10 a.m., and the 5K and Disc Golf begin earlier.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP

1. In the course of a year, when are moments where you feel you have 1) healthy perspective, and 2) little or no perspective?

2. In light of all the centuries God has experienced, what do you think his observations are about the world today?

3. Finish this sentence. God’s Timing is…

4. What limitations in life do you most easily ignore?

5. What would you do today if you knew tomorrow was your last day?

6. What is one thing on your someday list that you want to add to your “today” list?

Count Your DaysSeries: Breaking Busy

Phil Brookman

Psalm 90

Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12).

Ignoring your ______________ limits your _______________.

Recognizing the ___________ of life increases the ___________ of life.

So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God (Romans 14:12).

Join us tonight at 5 as Phil Brookman continues "Deep Roots."

Creation Station is a creative approach to Bible Hour. Children learn by doing, so we get them actively involved in the Bible. The program is designed for children three years through kindergarten. Each month has an application theme with centers that teach that application.

Some of our teenagers help with these centers and build relationships with the children who attend. The children also hear two Bible stories that teach the specific theme. Creation Station meets in the preschool multi-purpose room during the 10:45 Sunday service and is offered September through May. Children are dismissed from worship prior to the sermon. We also offer an infant nursery for 0-16 months and a toddler nursery for 17-36 months during both services.

If you would like to volunteer in Creation Station, please contact Jill Jones at jill.jones@mrcc.org.

Next week we have a great opportunity to connect with other churches of Christ in the metroplex. Hosted by Oklahoma Christian University, One Voice is an area-wide worship service designed to bring people together. It will be a great chance for us to recognize our place in a movement much broader than just our local congregation. This will take the place of our regular 5 p.m. worship service.

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.

Get The MRCC APP Today!Download the MRCC app to see what’s new this week, get info for guests, listen to sermons, and more. Search for “Memorial Road Church of Christ” or “MRCC” in your App store or go to mrcc.org/apps. (Be sure to enable push notifications to receive important alerts and updates.)

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

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Baptisms in 2018 ............................164

Sunday, September 16

Bible Class ..................................... 1915

A.M. Worship ................................2327P.M. Worship .........................................368QGroups .................................................. 164MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers ........... 31P.M. Total .........................................563

Wednesday, September 19

Bible Class .....................................1236

Weekly Budget ......................... $104,678Avg Weekly Offering ..............$100,314YTD Budget Deficit ................ $161,444

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September 23 | 2 p.m. Launch - Jeff McKnight

September 30 | 2 p.m. Launch - Jeff McKnight

Teal Creek Worship

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

Tealridge Assisted Living Worship

Elders Available:Doug Cox & Jeff Floydwill be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSSeptember

23Outreach Day at Johnnie’s

Bridal Shower for Tara Lewis, 2:30 – 4 p.m., Sharon Ackerman’s

24Women's Mentor Match-Up Night, 7 p.m., F.C.

30Bridal Shower for Megan Williams, fiancée of Charlie Flowers, 2-3:30 p.m., Parlor

One Voice, Area-Wide Worship, 6 p.m., OC (no evening worship or activities here at MRCC)

October

3Journey Land Teacher Training Dinner, 5:45 p.m., Potter’s Room

7Heartbeat for Hope Day at Johnnie’s

International Worship, 10:45 a.m., A105/6

International Potluck, 12 p.m., Gym

Bridal Shower for Barrie Jo Mitchell, fiancée of Dan Kaiser, 2-3:30 p.m., Beverly North’s

Threads of Compassion, 2 p.m., A123

8NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A105/6

14Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings

World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s

18Quilting Connection Group, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. (come-and-go), S1

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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Cimarron Shuttle: Sept. 26, 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: Sept. 26, for Oakdale students. Look for the MRCC church van in the school parking lot. If you plan to come, let Kurtis know (kurtis.dobbs@mrcc.org).

Wednesday Hangout: Sept. 26, Dinner (Frito Chili Pies); cost $3/person at 5:30 p.m. (lounge opens at 2:30 p.m.).

Fall Retreat Sept. 28-30: 7th-12th grades; Cost $75; register online by TODAY, Sept. 23. For more information, contact logan.mayes@mrcc.org.

Mentor Match-Up Night is tomorrow at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Central for mentors and mentees in this next session.

Single Women's Fellowship Group is for single women of all ages and life stages. The first gathering is Tuesday, Oct. 2, 6 p.m., at Louie's on 178th and Western. RSVP to Carolyn Donaghey at 479-841-0390, cdjoyfulpraise@gmail.com, or at Ministry Central.

Skills Night will be Monday, Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. If you have an idea for a class or a teacher, please e-mail Lori Walle at LWalleSL@aol.com or stop by Ministry Central. Registration begins Oct. 14.

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)

The Young Adults Launch class will be taking a day retreat to the Wichita Mountains on Saturday, Sept. 29. If you would like more information or to sign up, please contact Marissa McCurtain at 405-248-1195 or marissamccurtain@gmail.com by September 26.

Sabbath ReminderAs we move on through the year, don’t forget some of the important lessons we have learned about the practice of Sabbath. Sabbath was made for people. It is a gift from God. It was never meant to be restrictive, as the Pharisees made it, but rather restorative. It liberates us from the tyranny of work, it re-creates us into the image of Christ, it helps us rehearse Heaven itself. So pick a day and plan a sabbath. When you do, pick up one of our Sabbath magnets at Information Central so you can keep track of which spiritual practices you’ve completed this year. Stay tuned for four other spiritual challenges.

Human Foosball RecapPlayers of all ages lined up last Sunday to participate in the amazing sport of Human Foosball, all in support of the Village of Hope. Twenty-two teams battled it out for victory! Overall 132 people participated, with many more cheering them on! Despite the fierce rivalries, much fun was had by all! The event was able to raise close to $1,000 to benefit children in Ghana, Africa. Mark your calendars for 2020, practicing your kicking skills tethered to a pole, and be prepared for battle at our next Human Foosball event!

Heritage Church of Christ UpdateHeritage Church of Christ has officially met for six Sunday mornings at the Heritage Elementary School off Broadway and Sorghum Mill Road in north Edmond. During this short time, our attendance has grown from 89 to 107 people. Heritage had 70 adults and children place membership in the spring and has gained six new members since the school launch. We have about 30 regularly attending non-members or first-time guests each week.

Our children’s staff is high quality. Our Journey Land 1st-5th grade class has exploded and will soon be split into 1st&2nd and 3rd-5th grade groups. We have nursery classes, a preschool program, a youth group, enough college kids to need their own gathering, and an adult class. A steering committee of four men was recently put in place to work closely with our minister and the MRCC elder oversight team. Heritage feels like a family in the best kind of way. Check us out - edmondheritage.church. -Laura Akins

Hospitality at Memorial RoadLast Sunday, over 175 guest hospitality volunteers attended an appreciation lunch. This included door greeters, auditorium section greeters, the Information Central team, First Cup hospitality volunteers, Bible class hosts, Involvement team, and our Campus and Youth Ministries. While expressing thanks, time was spent reinforcing what we do to be a guest-welcoming church family. Last month “Secret Shopper” guests, who had not attended MRCC before, came to give us feedback after their Sunday morning guest experience. The feedback was positive, but we learned it can be intimidating as a guest if you don’t already have a connection. We are blessed to average 159 local guests each Sunday plus 80 from out of town, meaning that over 10% of people on Sundays are guests, some have little or no previous church experience. If you are not a volunteer for a specific guest hospitality task, you are still an important part of the team! Your greeting and smile for a guest in the auditorium, hallways, or Bible class may be the key to a guest returning and coming to know Jesus. Thank you! -Terry Fischer