June 14, 2020

900 Echo Lane

Houston, TX 77024

713.464.0271

10:30 AM SERVICE

Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness ..................................................

Welcome

Family Song

Song: Everlasting God ................................................................

Prayer ................................................................... Kevin Gordon

Song: Highly Exalted ..................................................................

Communion ..................................................... Paul Woodward

Song: Our God He Is Alive ..........................................................

Contribution ........................................................ David Duncan

Song: Days Of Elijah ...................................................................

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-30 ........................... Jarrett Johnson

Sermon: “Going Nowhere ” ...................................... D. Duncan

Song: Don’t Be Afraid .................................................................

Shepherd’s Prayer: ...............................................Aaron Deister

Song: Behold Our God ...............................................................

“GOING NOWHERE” 10:30 AM Service -David Duncan

The Report: Numbers 13:31-14:4

The Report: Numbers 13:31-33

They believed the inhabitants were bigger than God.

Didn’t say it, just acted like it.

People were in a panic because they didn’t trust God.

God’s Reaction: Numbers 14:11

Punishment came for a lack of trust.

Numbers 14:29-30

Numbers 14:34

It comes down to faith.

Hebrews 11:6

Faith is more than words.

It is acting on it.

What is insurmountable in my life?

Nothing

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

6:00 PM STREAMING SERVICE

Song: Hallelujah Praise Jehovah ................................................

Welcome

Prayer: ....................................................................... Jeff Banks

Scripture: Psalm 96:8-13 .................................... Nick Spurlock

Song: Everything We Need ........................................................

Song: Jesus Only Jesus ...............................................................

Sermon: “Have You Seen Jesus, My Lord?” ............. D. Duncan

Song: Have You Seen Jesus, My Lord? .......................................

Prayer:.................................................................... Ed Wuthrich

Song: Listen To Our Hearts ........................................................

OUR SERVICES SERMON NOTES

“HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS, MY LORD?” 6:00 PM Streaming Service -David Duncan

Amos 5:8

Psalm 65:8

Nature Proclaims the Lord

Romans 1:20

Isaiah 40:12

Nature proclaims the Lord!

Job 12:7-10

Galatians 1:4

We are the Body of Christ,

Have you seen Jesus, My Lord?

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

MINISTRY STAFF Mike Avery - Youth & Family

David Duncan - Preaching

Shawn Freeman - Youth & Bridge

Robert Heyen - Involvement

Jenni Langston - Children & Family

Larry D. Phillips - Congregational Care & Outreach

chairman (April-June) Frank Devine; 713.202.2086 FAMILY SHEPHERDS

Shepherds are distributed among the family by last name as seen below in parentheses.

Philip Bailey (A-Bis)

Danny Clancy (Bit-Con)

Aaron Deister (Coo-Fl)

Frank Devine (Fo-Hep)

Tom Messick (McL-Pep)

Terry Montgomery (Per-Ru)

Jerry Gerlich (Her-Kn)

Greg Hughes (Ko-McK)

Alan Pence (Ry-Ta)

Robby Robinson, Jr. (Te-Z)

Strange Summer

This is my 24th summer of youth ministry, but I feel like a rookie. No camps, no mission trips, and no bus driving makes things very different and has sent us all back to the drawing board. We were quickly reminded that amidst all of the changes, our mission is still mostly the same: share Jesus (not germs) with students.

While our approach is smaller, less program-oriented, and involves going at a slower pace, we are still striving to be the (sanitized) hands and feet of Jesus. I miss the trips where students serve joyfully. I miss hearing large groups of teens singing praises to God wholeheartedly. I miss seeing the excitement in a kid’s eyes when I ask if they want to stop at Buc-ee’s and then immediately seeing their disappointment when I say, “bet you do!” as the Buc-ee’s sign fades in the distance behind us.

However, I’ve found joy in this strange summer. Without all the logistics of large programs, I have more time to sit and talk with students. I ask about their life, their goals and dreams, and their Spiritual journey. We spend time praying together and discussing Scripture. I’m getting better at badminton. I’m enjoying a lot of family time, a rarity in the summer. I’m slowing down more to reflect and see God in the cool of the morning (well…cooler than 3pm).

Jeremiah 18:6 says, “Like clay in the hand of the potter, so are you in my hand.” I am asking God to change me for the better and to mold me into who He wants me to be. I pray this for you as well. How is God changing you through this time? I hope that you and I will become more like Jesus, shining His light and sharing His love with everyone.

Mike Avery Youth & Family Minister

June 15

10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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CONTRIBUTION - 6/7/20 $47,465 weekly budget: $57,544

year-to-date contribution

$1,282,062

year-to-date budget

$1,323,512

2020 BAPTISMS - 11

NEW BUILDING Outstanding debt:

$392,200 Help us wipe out our debt! Local: 6

Prison Ministry: 5

CONGRATULATIONS William Henry Heaton - was born Monday, June 8, to Jeff & Caitlin Heaton, & is the 7th great grandchild of Jerry & Gwen Gerlich.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Lloyd & Dollie Ander -Lloyd will have additional tests Wednesday, June 17. Dollie is experiencing several health issues as well. Both are at home.

Brad Arnold -brother of Greg Arnold & son of Beverly Arnold, is currently hospitalized in Fairfax, VA, where he will remain until he has heart bypass surgery. Surgery date yet to be determined.

Judy Belanger -mother of Jon Belanger, has had the first of three scheduled chemo treatments. The plan is to follow the chemo with surgery to remove the tumors.

Will Boedeker -is making progress, but continues to require some pain medication. He is able to work while at his home.

Joe Burton -father of Jennifer Baxter, has learned that the cancer has returned. Jennifer & Bryce are in the Dallas Fort Worth area in quarantine for 14 days before being with Joe.

Bill Devalcourt -father of Jeanette Abbasi, continues having health problems but is currently at home waiting to hear from test results.

Brenda Dorsey - received a good report following her recent biopsies.

Jenni Langston -had successful shoulder surgery Tuesday, June 9.

Donnie & Lisa Jones - are the son & daughter-in-law of Patricia Berry-Jones. Lisa is suffering after losing both of her parents.

The McGuire Family -recently lost their son, Kevin, unexpectedly. They are friends of Beth Watkins.

Diann Milstead -mother of Amanda Dyniewski, remains hospitalized in Dallas.

Frank Montegue -the husband of Linda Montegue, and a colleague of Robert Baker, is in need of prayers. Frank is being treated for a mass in his brain.

Corky Pence - remains at Treemont Rehab. He is not allowed visitors, but he can be contacted by calling the cell phone listed in our directory.

Pedro Sanchez -one of our missionaries in Santiago, Chile, has been moved to a hospital in Los Angeles, Chile, for continuing treatment for the coronavirus. Pedro remains ventilated & in a medically induced coma. Plans are to begin to bring him out of the coma & see if he is able to breathe on his own. Others in the family are not well.

Pablo Sanchez -son of Pedro Sanchez in Santiago, Chile, also one of our missionaries, is ill at home and has tested positive for Covid -19. Pablo’s wife, Laura, has had a lighter case as well, but both are weak. Their little girls have not been ill. It was suggested that all others who were sick in both households would be assumed to have the virus.

Don Schaefer - father of Ben Schaefer, is scheduled for bypass surgery on Monday, June 22. Prayers are requested for Don & Marcy as well as the entire Schaefer family.

Marion Sills - brother of Lottie Norsworthy, is experiencing complications after having open heart surgery.

John Templeton -93 year old cousin of Leah Dorman, has pneumonia. He lives in Beaumont, TX.

Julio Ventura -brother of Karla Brown, has tested positive for Covid -19 in El Salvador and is making improvements. Her dad, Oscar Ventura appears to be ok.

Rod Walsh, Founder of the Forgotten Sinners Ministry, is recovering at home after a short stay in the hospital due to pneumonia.

JUNE 15

LET’S GO FOR A BIKE RIDE! Bring a helmet, bike, water bottle, and a friend

and meet at Terry Hershey Park.

See the Youth News for more info.

Bridge: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Junior High: 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

High School: 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

JUNE 16; 2:00-4:00 PM; MCOC

ALL YOUTH (7th-12th) GUYS/GIRLS BIBLE STUDY Bring a mask, lawn chair, Bible, water bottle, journal or notepad, and

pen. If you have ben sick, exposed to someone with Covid-19, or are feeling sick, please do not attend.

You can also join on Zoom - details in the Youth News!

FRIDAY, JUNE 26; 7:00-9:00 PM SATURDAY, JUNE 27; 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

Go! A Drive-Thru VBS Experience! Visit the QR code to register for a time slot!

(Registration is highly encouraged.)

SATURDAY, JULY 25 JOURNEYLAND DAY CAMP - More details soon!

SUNDAY MORNING - ONLINE BIBLE TIME PRESCHOOL - 9:00 A.M.

ELEMENTARY - 9:30 A.M. Look for these on the

JourneyLand Facebook page & on the MCOC website!

How have you been spending your time? “Aaron and I have this unique perspective of the city of Houston…we look at the skyline every day. Many times, my heart has begged God to protect the people of this city. Through these months, Aaron’s schedule stayed constant, often even busier, and I am okay alone or with others, but I missed Friendship School and MCOC kids

terribly and had sad times to grow through. When we had eve-nings alone, we played the piano or guitar, and we went on a few Texas history drives in May. We were able to see my parents, our grown children and our closest friends, and every minute with others was like a drink of water during a marathon. We love every one of you at MCOC! -The Deister Family

How have you been spending your time? “We invested the first two months in time spent together--worship, exercise and entertainment. This has been the greatest blessing, knowing that we can enjoy all of life’s stages together. In May we began hosting different couples each Sunday night for food and worship. We have grown closer to our neighbors, especially the family across the street. Their young boys like to come over and help us with our projects. We are planning to have a big barbecue block party for many of the neighbors on our street. We lean on Hebrews 12:1-2 for motivation, a reminder to us that we are not alone and to pray for those that are. We have learned the contentment that Paul references in Philippians 4:12. And we pray…” -The Gordon Family

JUNE 17; 7:00 PM

BRIDGE (5TH-6TH GRADE) BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF ACTS - WATCH FOR ZOOM INFO

SUMMER IS

OFF TO A

GREAT

START!

DAY OF PRAYER & FASTING

JUNE 15; 10:00 AM-6:00 PM LEADERS OF CHURCHES OF CHRIST IN THE HOUSTON AREA ARE CALLING FOR A DAY OF FASTING & PRAYER ON JUNE 15 TO SUPPORT PEACE, HEALTH, & FELLOWSHIP AMONG ALL AREAS, RACES, & GROUPS Fasting: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. - It will include fasting from all food the Lord has provided for us. It will not include water or anything else necessary to sustain your health. Prayer: We ask not only that you pray individually but also maintain a prayerful attitude during this time. At 5:00 in the afternoon, our prayer central conference call will open with local ministers praying continually until the concluding prayers at 5:50 p.m. by Gary Smith of Fifth Ward and David Duncan of Memorial. PRAYER CENTRAL WILL BE A CONFERENCE CALL AT 712.775.7031 ACCESS CODE: 233522 FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 713.419.8683.

What blessings have you found? “My life is considerably more balanced. I work from home and have been able to work out, meet new neighbors during my morning walk, and reconnect with so many old acquaintances. Our company has grown tremendously and I have grown spiritually as well.” - Camela Bevil