September 2014

ELDERS Dennis Bergman, Steve Boshears, Gary Cox, Eric Easton, Rennie Fish

DEACONS

IN THIS ISSUE

RESOLUTIONS by Jeff Hudelson

PAGE 2- Resolutions cont.-Announcements

PAGE 3-Calendar of Events-September Birthdays

When I was a kid, sometimes mom and

dad would go for a Sunday drive. They

weren’t really heading anywhere,

exactly; they just wanted to drive around

in the country and see stuff.

Now, for an adult in the ‘70’s, this might

have been great entertainment. I can’t

really speak to their experience… but I

can attest, with some conviction, that to

be trappedwithmy two brothers in a back

seat on a trip to nowhere made for an

especially long afternoon. You couldn’t

really ask, “Are we there yet?”, because

they weren’t headed to a “there”.

How much longer until this is over?

Of course, that sort of question usually

brought back a pretty hard word.

Now, I can appreciate the “joy is in the

journey”… at least, I can appreciate it

more now than I did then. Even today,

I kind of like to know where we are going

when we take off. I have heard of people

who go to airports with bags packed and

just pick a flight at random - perhaps,

whatever is the best deal on tickets.

While, again, I can understand that

there is a thrill of adventure in this sort

of thing, that sounds like a good way to

get lost in Saskatchewan.

I’m sure Western Canada is lovely this

time of year, but I would rather know

where we are heading before we leave.

All that to say, as Mt. Pleasant heads into

the fall, I think I owe it to you to tell you

where I hope we are headed. I don’t

think that I can control how we grow

(pretty sure that’s God’s job), and I don’t

think that I am the last word in

leadership here (wehave a board of elders

and deacons), I do have some influence in

where we go. To whatever extent I am

driving, let me tell you where I hope we

go…

I hope we get louder at worship. I am

talking about y’all singing (and not

necessarily my guitar). I enjoy being in a

joyful, upbeat, energetic worship service

that celebrates God and inspires God’s

people. I think that draws people in, and

I think it reminds us Who is in charge.

I hope that MPCC becomes a place

where no one is alone (unless they

choose to be). Small groups, Sunday

School, and bible studies are part of it…

but the bigger end is that no one feels like

they’re in this Christianwalk alone. I am

convinced that, while I have a big part to

play, I cannot make enough connections

to get this done. I hope more people take

initiative to really get to know each other.

I pray that more people will undertake

ministries to our shut-ins, to the sick in

the hospitals, and to the people just

getting started here.

I hope we get more people serving in

our community. We are actively

supporting a food pantry, soup kitchen,

women’s shelter, drug/alcohol....

Toby Adams, Tom Bishop, Jerry Edwards, BJ Harmon, Bryce Haskett, Ryan Jahn, Bill Maxwell, Stever Sanders, Bob Todd

Resolutions continued...rehabilitation center, and a nursing home worshipservice (among other things). We are one of a smallhandful of churches that try and help people, insome small way, with their bills. I want MPCC tobe known for our service.I hope that our youth programs double. Ashleyand Chris Austin are recruiting to offer moreoptions for kids on Sundaymorning andWednesdaynight. I think we offer an innovative VBS and greatkids activities. I thinkWonderValleyCamp is doinggreat work, and I believe our youth ministry team isone of the best around. We have to get betterpromoting it!I hope we are a significantly larger church byEaster 2015. It’s not a numbers thing; it’s a soulsthing. It won’t be done by advertising or marketingor a building remodel. It will happen asmore peoplestart telling their friends, co-workers, family, andneighbors about what God is doing here. I believethat the church of God is the hope of the world.People are hungry to know the Lord. We get to bethe travel guides who point people to Him. You’rethe light of the world! Go shine!

WonderfulWednesday NightMeals and all classeskick off September3rd. Mark yourcalendars!

You have to be signed up to participate in this event!! ContactAshley for details.

McPike Farm AnnualHayride

Sat. September 27th

6pm-???Everyone is invited!

Join us for a potluck style dinner, hayridearound the farm, bonfire with music, hotchocolate & lots of family friendly fun.Dress according to the weather and get

ready for a memorable time!

01- Shelby Hill01- Kenneth Johnson02- Austin Holmes02- Ava Jahn03- Carrigan Goodman03- Guyanne Valentine04- Ronnie Harrell05- Elizabeth King08- Jacob Bergman08- Lori Taylor09- Ainsley Austin11- Beverly Ikerd12- Erin Todd13- Tami Clampitt

14- AJ Ireland15- David Graham16- Blair Taylor16- April Armstrong17- Dennis Bergman17- Isaac Bridges17- Jack Crouch20- Kenneth Ikerd21- Allie Crouch23- Deanna Harrell23- Phillip Tatom25- June Beavers26- Madalyn Eagan27- Emma Pate

27- Peyton Wright30- Gary Cox30- Josh McDonald30- Chad Shew

Sat.Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thur. Fri.

September 2014CALENDAR

1Labor Day!OfficeClosed

7Rock HSM6-8pm

14Homecoming

Sunday

Rock HSM

21Rock HSM6-8pm

27

McPike FarmHayride, 6pm

8 9 10WWN

Activities

11 12

6543WWN

ActivitiesKick Off!

2

13Rooted

ScavengerHunt, 2pmAIM, 6pm

McPike Farm

15 20Women ofthe Word9-10:30am

1917WWN

Activities

16 18

24WWN

Activities

23 25 2622

302928Rock HSM6-8pm

September Birthdays

* Meal: 6pm

* Sprouts (PreK): 6:45pm

* H2O (K-5th): 6:45pm

* MSM (Jr. High): 6:45pm

* CORE (9-12th d-groups): 6:45 pm

* Adult classes: 7-8pm

Wonderful Wednesday Night Activities:

Mt. Pleasant Christian Church2394 Mt. Pleasant Rd.Bedford, IN 47421

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JEFF HUDELSONSenior Minister

CHRIS AUSTINYouth Minister

JIM VALENTINESmall Group Minister

JULIA HUDELSONSecretary

ASHLEY AUSTINChildren's Director