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.

O c t o b e r 7, 2 0 1 810/7/18

Baptisms:We rejoice with Jaxon Winn, son of Joey & Suzanne Winn and grandson of Kandi Gregg, who was baptized Sunday, Sept. 28.

Hospitalized: Karen Harmon is in Mercy (no visitors please).

Prayer Requests:Sherri Chabino is suffering from severe complications of Lyme disease.

Trisha Heath’s mother, ImoJean Harrington, has been put on dialysis.

Our Sympathyis extended to . . .

Bobby & Linda Tidwell on the death of his mother, Phyllis Tidwell, Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Anita Toh on the death of her father, Emmanuel Toh, Tuesday, Oct. 2. He lived in Africa.

Showers:Bridal Shower for Barrie Jo Mitchell (daughter of Barry & Lynn Mitchell), fiancée of Dan Kaiser, is today, 2-3:30 p.m., at Beverly North’s. She is registered at Target, Dillard’s, and Amazon.com.

Thank You:Camp Rock Creek was full of Memorial Road members on Sunday night to raise money for our new bath houses. A big thank you to everyone who face painted, helped kids create crafts, came to camp to set up and clean up, served supper, donated money, bought a brick and made and donated desserts for our auction! Over $5000 was raised. The board of Camp Rock Creek and the kids who are going to use the new bath houses thank you! -Devonne Carter

Thank you for the prayers and thoughts during Daddy’s illness and death. Thank you for the lovely lunch that was provided after the service. It was very good. -Peggy Draper, Gayle Draper, and Kay Stiver

Other News:Please make plans to consign or shop at our fall Pass It On Kids Consignment Sale, on October 12-13, in the Summit Gym. All proceeds benefit Lilyfield, which is a non-profit serving children and families in need in Oklahoma. You can find more information about our sale at passitonkids.com.

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION AT HOME OR IN QGROUP

1. What is the most electric crowd you’ve ever experienced?

2. Paul could have prayed about anything. Why do you think he made such a big deal out of praying to grasp love?

3. God’s love can be experienced in many ways. What are some ways in your life that you feel his love?

4. Where does experience fit into your beliefs?

5. How can experiences be helpful/harmful to a believer?

Grasping LovePraying With Paul

Phil Brookman

And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God (Ephesians 3:17).

Love Grasping ___________________________________.

Love Grasping ____________________________________.

Romans 8:26; Philippians 4:7; Psalm 34:8; Romans 8:15

Love Grasping _________________________________.

Launch Class Hikes the WichitasPhil and Mary Brookman, along with 22 members of MRCC's Launch class, went hiking in the Wichita Mountains last Saturday. Together the group enjoyed time in God's creation, as well as learning more about each other through the colors personality test. Rocks were climbed and

friendships strengthened as they explored the area and had a devotional time with their respective color groups from the personality test. The day concluded with a trip to a local restaurant called Meers, where the group enjoyed a delicious meal and fellowshipped together. They returned to MRCC tired, but with full stomachs and even fuller hearts from a day spent with their brothers and sisters in Christ. -Elizabeth Johnson

Youth & Family Ministry Retreat Recap

Our Youth & Family Ministry went on a retreat this past weekend to Camp Rock Creek in Norman. We had a great time of rest and being together. Daniel & Amy Roberts, from the Saturn Road Church of Christ, came and spoke to us about fear, and did a fantastic job! Here are a few stats from the weekend: 144 people, 2 nights, 4 meals, 82,689 mosquito bites, 17,863 laughs, countless games, 2 bonfires, 41 songs, and God's immeasurable transformation of our hearts. We learned this week that God is with us when we are anxious about something and that He has called us to lean into those things. Thanks to all who came with us! -Brian Plumb

Children's Bible Hour & Worship NurseriesCreation Station, a Bible hour for children three years through kindergarten, meets in P100 during late service. 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. These nurseries are across from Information Central.

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.

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

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Baptisms in 2018 ............................231

Sunday, September 30

Bible Class .................................... 1769

A.M. Worship ............................... 2204P.M. Worship .......................................... n/aQGroups ...................................................231MRCC Capitol Hill Volunteers ..........23P.M. Total ..........................................n/a

Wednesday, October 3

Bible Class .................................... 1469

Weekly Budget ......................... $104,678Avg Weekly Offering ...............$99,869YTD Budget Deficit ................$187,543

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October 7 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

October 14 | 2 p.m. Edmond Church of Christ

Teal Creek Worship

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

Tealridge Assisted Living Worship

Elders Available:Chris McKeeverwill be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.

UPCOMING EVENTSOctober

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

9OCWA Monthly Meeting, 10 a.m., Art Gallery at OC (all ladies invited)

12-13Lilyfield Pass-It-On Sale, Fri. 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m., Summit Gym

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Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings

World Bible School Day at Johnnie's

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

21Baby Girl Shower for Bethany & Chase Brown (Midtown), 2-4 p.m., Parlor

27Church League Basketball begins

28Outreach Day at Johnnie’s

Bridal Shower for Connie Smethers, fiancée of Morgan Brown, 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.

O c t o b e r 7, 2 0 1 8

Cimarron Shuttle: Oct. 3, 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: Oct. 10, for OCS 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: Oct. 10, Dinner (Pizza); cost $3/person at 5:30 p.m. (lounge opens at 2:30 p.m.).

Huddles: Oct. 10; Jr. High meets at 7 p.m. in the Summit. Sr. High meets at 6:30 p.m. in assigned homes.

Girls’ Retreat: Nov. 10-11; Cost $85; (7th-12th grades); Register online by Oct. 31. For more info, contact Logan (logan.mayes@mrcc.org).

Threads of Compassion meets today, 2-5 p.m. in A123, to crochet and knit scarves for survivors of sexual assault. Details at threadsokc.org.

NEST for Widows meets tomorrow, 7-8:30 p.m. in A105-6, with optional "bring your own dinner" at 5:45 p.m. Details at mrcc.org/nest or contact Sherry Brown at 405-308-6985.

Skills Night will be Monday, Nov. 5, 6-8:30 p.m. Women may sign up for one to three 45-minute classes, beginning next Sunday at Ministry Central or mrcc.org/women.

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)

This past summer Breanna Marcotte, Johanna Britton, Jordan Lee, and Jeff & Tina McCormack traveled to Tanzania, East Africa, to work with Cheryl Bode, our missionary at the Chimala Mission. Cheryl is home now on furlough for a few weeks. She will be giving an update on the work at Chimala on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., in Room A101. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend.

Memorial Road Fall Festival & Trunk-or-Treat

Wednesday, October 31, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Summit Building and Parking Lot

Children up through 6th grade may come in costume for carnival-like booths, moon bounces, and trunk-or-treat!

Wednesday, October 31, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Summit Building and Parking Lot

Children up through 6th grade may come in costume for carnival-like booths, moon bounces, and trunk-or-treat!

Wednesday, October 31, 6:15-7:30 p.m. Summit Building and Parking Lot

Children up through 6th grade may come in costume for carnival-like booths, moon bounces, and trunk-or-treat!

Trunk-or-Treat cars needed! Sign up at Information Central to volunteer. We also need candy and soda donations. Drop-off boxes are located in the

foyer. Coke walk donation signup sheets w ill be in the adult classes.

Trunk-or-Treat cars needed! Sign up at Information Central to volunteer. We also need candy and soda donations. Drop-off boxes are located in the

foyer. Coke walk donation signup sheets w ill be in the adult classes.

Trunk-or-Treat cars needed! Sign up at Information Central to volunteer. We also need candy and soda donations. Drop-off boxes are located in the

foyer. Coke walk donation signup sheets w ill be in the adult classes.

Journey Land needs a Wednesday teacher for the 3rd-5th grade game room Oct. 14-Nov. 28. If you are able to help, email amy.scott@mrcc.org.

MRCC Men's Basketball League, for college age and up, starts Saturday, Oct. 27, and runs thru February. All games are played on Saturday mornings, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Summit Gym. Anyone or any teams interested in playing should contact Steve Thomas at (405)306-0764 or email snthomas@mail.com.

Second Chances Thrift StoreI am so incredibly blessed to report that the Second Chances Thrift Store doors have now been open for 18 months! We are so thankful for all the many donations and support that MRCC has shown. Without your support we would not have been able to do it! My heart smiles every time one of our members makes the long drive out, calls for a pick-up, or simply just asks about our small ministry. There are so many people I would like to thank, but they simply won’t all fit.

There are many ways to contribute to Second Chances. We are looking for people who love to organize and aren’t afraid to get dirty! We are also looking for help with tagging, sorting, and putting away clothes. We need donations such as clean clothing, appliances large or small, furniture, and even things such as cleaning supplies.

Please continue to keep Second Chances in your prayers; and, if you're able to contribute in any way, visit secondchancesthrift.org to get involved or learn more. -Delisa Herbert

Heartbeat for Hope Dinner & Silent Auction: This Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 6 p.m., Heartbeat for Hope will be celebrating 10 Years of partnership with Village of Hope with a dinner and silent auction! Education is of vital importance for the children of Ghana, providing a gateway out of destitution and slavery to an opportunity to become productive, influential citizens that can effect change. However, education in Ghana is not free. Help Heartbeat for Hope continue aiding this transformation! Visit heartbeatforhope.com to attend. If you are interested in an event sponsorship, please contact aubrie@heartbeatforhope.com.

Youth & Family Ministry Evidences FairMost Sunday mornings during the school year our Youth & Family Ministry is split up into small groups called Discipleship Groups. The last few weeks, each group has been researching a different Christian Evidence. This morning during class, they are going to have an Evidence Fair and display their research. The groups are looking at different arguments for faith, the resurrection, how we got the Bible, and many more. It has been challenging, but has given us some new perspectives. This morning students will spend time at each booth trying to understand and see some of the evidences that God has given us. Our hope is that these evidences increase our faith in Jesus. We are so thankful for the D group leaders and our students who have poured a lot of time and energy into this.