N o v e m b e r 2 9 , 2 0 1 511/29/15 FAMILY UPDATES

Baptisms:We rejoice with . . .Janny Qian who was baptized Sunday, Nov. 22.

Hospitalized:LaVerne Custer, mother of Jan Wetsel, is in Integris Hospice House.

Prayer Requests: Richard & Alissa Earles requested our prayers in 2nd worship last Sunday

for their foster baby, Simon, who was to return to his biological father last week.

Victoria Wilguess is scheduled for heart surgery this Tuesday, Dec. 1.The monthly prayer list is available on the Greeters’ Stations and at Information

Central.

Reception for the Dutton Family on December 6

Please join us for a reception honoring Allen, Robin, Tyler, and Laura Dutton next Sunday, December 6, immediately following evening worship, in and around Room A105-106. We want to celebrate their 23 years of partnership with MRCC and service to the Lord’s church in Campinas, Brazil. We’ve enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with this wonderful family while Allen has served as Visiting Missionary at OC this semester and want to let them know how much we will miss them when they return to the mission field in early January. Please come to visit and enjoy some dessert before dinner!

Family Matters: Crucial CommitmentPhil Brookman

#mrccFamilyMatters

1. Membership is _________ to the language of __________.

Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household (Ephesians 2:19).

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace (Colossians 3:15).

2. Membership is an ___________ of _________.

3. Membership is ______________.

It’s easy to __________. It’s better to ___________.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you (Colossians 3:12-13).

Interested in Membership? If you’re interested in placing membership at Memorial Road Church of Christ but have never known where to start, the best way to begin is by coming to First Cup, which takes place every week at 9:35 in the Parlor (just north of the auditorium). Even if you don’t stay for the entire class, you can fill out a card there to let us know you’re ready to become a member. Also, since we are currently in a series about membership, there are a couple of alternate ways you can take the next step today if you are interested. Just text 405.252.0505 and let us know your name and that you’re interested in membership. Or, you can grab a green card from one of the exits, fill it out, and place it in one of the drop boxes as you leave. Someone will then contact you and take you through the next step from there. We want you to consider joining this family!

Come back tonight as Phil continues our “Message in the Music” series with a lesson about

“The Old Rugged Cross.”

Our Sympathy is extended to...

A Job Well Done!Love and Thanks to the Antwines as Hartman andLatorre Jr. Assume Leadership of the HIM Program

One of the hallmarks of this congregation is its mission to carry the good news about Jesus the Christ to the world. In 1988, Clyde Antwine came to Oklahoma Christian University as a Missionary-in-Residence after almost 30 years of work as a missionary in Switzerland and Germany. In 1989, Clyde took over the directorship of the HIM program. During his tenure as director, 122 HIM workers have been sent into 15 different countries on every continent, except Antarctica. Of course, throughout Clyde’s years as a missionary and as director of the HIM program, his very capable and talented wife Gwen has been by his side and has been the “Mother Hen” for her brood of HIM workers. The elders commend Clyde & Gwen and offer our profound thanks for their invaluable work raising up young men and women to share the gospel around the world. After 26 years, Clyde is stepping down as director of the HIM program. The leadership will be turned over to two men as co-directors: Kent Hartman and Mel Latorre, Jr. Both of these men have extensive experience as missionaries. Kent and his wife, Nancy, lived in Australia as missionaries for 17-and-a-half years before coming to Oklahoma Christian in 2002. Mel Latorre, Jr., is a child of missionary parents; he was raised in Brazil and served with his wife, Becky, in that country for seven years. The elders have no doubt the HIM program is in very capable hands with these two men at the helm.

David MortonFor the elders

A TIME FOR OUR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR CHURCH FAMILY AND HOW TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

AT MRCC. EVERY SUNDAY AT 9:35 A.M. IN THE PARLOR (ROOM A114).

For those in a season of spiritual exploration, this class focuses on the life and teachings of Jesus and provides

regular opportunities to ask questions about God, faith, the Bible, and spirituality in a safe and welcoming environment.

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. Thanks!

Baptisms in 2015 ..................... 226

Sunday, November 22Bible Class Total ............... 2021A.M. Worship Total ...............2277P.M. Worship Total ..................445

Wednesday, November 25Bible Class Total .......................n/a

October Budget . . . $394,230.76October Offering ... $402,875.30November Surplus ... $8,814.77 YTD Budget Deficit ................ $106,210.12

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Care:Single Parent Holiday BrunchOn Saturday, December 5 we will host our 10th annual sin-

gle parent holiday brunch. All single parents are invited to join us! Brunch is at 9:30-11 in the Parlor (A114). Child-care is provided with RSVP. Kids ages 5-13 are welcome to stay until 2:30, giving parents a little free time. Please RSVP at mrcc.org/care.

Leadership Training for Christ:LTC 2016 will be a study of the books of Joshua, Judges, and

Ruth. Over and over in these books, we see God protect His people. The theme this year will be “Refuge” as found in Ruth 2:12. LTC practice begins on January 3. Informa-tion can be found at the LTC table in the foyer, along with registration forms. Online registration forms can be found at www.mrcc.org/LTC.

The Bridge (6th Grade):Christmas Party is Wednesday, December 9, 7-8 p.m. in the

6th grade room. Each student is asked to bring a Christ-mas snack to share with the class, along with a $5 gender neutral gift for a gift exchange. This evening is going to be a blast filled with food, fun, and games!

Father/Son & Mother/Daughter Classes: Our Father/Son and Mother/Daughter classes will begin Wednes-day, January 6, so mark your calendars!

Women’s Ministry:Winter Small Group Bible Studies: Register at mrcc.

org/women or Ministry Central for studies beginning January 6 on Wednesday night or January 12/13 on Wednesday morning and Tuesday/Wednesday lunch hour. Study guides are at Ministry Central.

Prayer Groups: To join a January/February women’s prayer group, contact Kathy Pollock at 405-820-6118 by December 13. Details are at mrcc.org/women.

NEST for Widows will meet offsite December 14 for a Christmas dinner. Contact Lori Walle by December 8 at 405-213-4725 for more information.

Youth & Family Ministry:Hangout & Dinner: Dec. 2, Chick-Fil-A, Cost $3 per per-

son.Pick-Me-Up: Dec. 2 is Millwood (6th-8th). RSVP to kurtis.dobbs@mrcc.org. Senior Lunch: Thursday, Dec. 3, at Pei Wei. Serve OKC: Monday, Dec. 7; more details to come.Winterfest: Sign-ups going on now, January 15-17 in Dal-

las; grades 9th-12th; Register and pay $75 deposit online. Total cost is $130. E-mail debbie.carter@mrcc.org if you need financial assistance.

Honduras: June 1-8, for current 11th & 12th grades. Register online. Contact brian.plumb@mrcc.org for any questions.

MINISTRY UPDATES

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.

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December6 Heartbeat for Hope Day at Johnnie’s International Worship, 10:45 a.m., S1 International Potluck, 12 p.m., Gym Dutton Appreciation Reception, 6-7

p.m., A105/10611 Polar Express Movie Night, 6:30, Summit13 Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s

13 Bridal Shower for Rachel Martin, 2-3:30 p.m., Parlor

Threads of Compassion, 2 p.m., A12314 NEST Christmas Dinner, 6:30 p.m.,

offsite20 Combined Worship Services, 10 a.m.

and 5 p.m. (no Bible classes)24 Christmas Eve Service, 6 p.m., Auditorium27 Combined Worship Service, 10 a.m.

(no Bible classes)

Tealridge WorshipNovember 29 (2:30 p.m.)

New Beginnings - Kenyon/Schaefer/TateDecember 6 (2:30 p.m.)

Christian Families - TefertillerAssisted Living Worship

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

Elders Available:Dan Waugh & Todd Wright

will be available in the Conference Room for consultation following

5 p.m. worship.

Christmas Giving & Service Projects Strong church families regularly seek to honor God by blessing others in His name. Thank you for your loving generosity!

Christmas Gift ProjectsWhat it is: Christmas gifts for Capitol Hill, Luther, and MRCC families in need. All packets were picked up.What to do: Bring the gifts to the main office area by TODAY.

Mabel Bassett Care Package FundsWhat it is: Funds to provide care packages of hygiene items for the ladies at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center.What to do: Give cash or checks to JoAnne North by TODAY!

Girls Retreat Recap Two weekends ago, 91 youth group girls, 27 sponsors, and 1 brave bus driver dad (Randy Cochran) went to Tulsa for our annual Youth & Family Girls Retreat. Our theme was “Created” and we focused on how we are God’s creation. We discussed how we are His workmanship and created for His purpose. We started the retreat Saturday morning here at the building with worship, lessons, crafts, and lunch. Girls created mugs, colored in the new trendy adult coloring books, and worked puzzles together. In conjunction with our theme, we then traveled to Tulsa and stopped at the Philbrook Museum to see many works of art people had created and the beautiful outdoor gardens. Next, we were on to the hotel for some down time and then to the mall for shopping and dinner. Everyone received new long-sleeved shirts designed by Kenzie Northcott. On Sunday morning we worshiped together and shared communion. The girls led all the songs, prayers, and scripture readings, and it was a blessing to worship together with such beautiful voices. Thank you to all the drivers, sponsors, and teens for attending the retreat and making it one of the best weekends of the year! I look forward to it again. Remember why you were created!

- Megan Yager

Special Christmas WOWWednesday, December 2, 9, and 16

7 p.m. in the Auditorium

4:45 p.m.

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