MacArthur Park Church of Christ Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sunday, 8/14Family Ministry Team MeetingChildren: Look Out Kindergarten!

Wednesday, 8/17Bible ClassesSummer Series

Thursday, 8/18Men’s Prayer GatheringMacQuiltersSenior Adult Game Day

Sunday, 8/21Youth: Sunday Night FireBarnabas Class Potluck Lunch

Wednesday, 8/24Bible ClassesSummer Series

Thursday, 8/25Men’s Prayer GatheringMacQuiltersSenior Crafters

Sunday, 8/28Children’s Ministry Fall Kick-OffYouth: Back-To-School Bash

Sunday, August 14, 2016

Final Week To Collect School Supplies

Take a moment today to register for the September 9 -11th Family Retreat.

You may register on the APP, online or in the Family Room.

Register your family now.

MacArthur Park Church of Christ Sunday, August 14, 2016

• Kathy Koch had knee replacement surgery Tuesday at North Central Baptist• Christian Brenya for Charoyce Grier’s continued interest in finding a church family • Herb Smith for his only surviving brother, U.L. Smith, who is 96 years old and having some health problems• Susie Hempfield for a co-worker’s health and wellness as she deals with breast cancer• Melissa Smith for the Emmons family as they deal with insurance issues concerning Mike’s care for brain cancer• Deena Johnson for her two year old niece, Kenley, who has had a high fever, with no diagnosis yet• Monique Moore for her mom, Dorothy Smith, who is having trouble recovering from pneumonia and will have tests• The Marks family for Sarah who is recovering at home from surgery last week• The Hollins for Elnora Jefferson who was released from the hospital• John and Gayle Wilkins for their daughter, Maribeth, who is still hospitalized• The Richter’s for Jaston & Madison Richter who are now working as missionaries in Taiwan• Don Greeley in thanksgiving for his strength returning• Tammy Ransleben for her uncle, Frank, who is dealing with health issues• Austin Hughes, son-in-law of David & LaDonna Ferguson, will have skin grafts for serious burns• Wyvonna Folks for Mia Foster, a five year old in OKC, who will undergo surgery for a brain tumor

• Military Deployed: Damian Wrather, Fatima Johnson, Joshua Moore and Aaron Miller

• Cancer Patients under Treatment: Paul Smith, Glenda Dittfurth, Marcia Griffin, James Walls, Chris Tobias, Charlie Carter and Diana Kolb

• Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Shut-In: Dorothy Brown, Lee Stone, Latriece Cross, Genny Grissom, Sue Leonard, Merle Troth, Eleanor White, Neva Ware, Helen Yarbrough and Manon Lanford

• Missionaries: David & Ester Dominquez, Rigoberto Molina, Margen Vasquez, Denis Moncada, Dr. Bob & Annette Whittaker, Jim & Donna Smith and Dr. Ismael & Noraelia Santillan

Our Sympathy to… • Fred Saylors on the passing of his brother, James• The family of former member, Della Jo Kite, who passed away July 17th in Snohomish, WA. • Stacia Gray on the passing of her brother • Nelda Garcia on the passing of her brother, Alejandro Medel

MacArthur Park Church of Christ Sunday, August 14, 2016

Sunday Night Fire will resume at 6:00 p.m. next Sunday, on the 4th floor, with a special back-to-school blessing. 

The “Back-To-School Bash” is Sunday, August 28th, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5 per person for burgers; visitors are free. This is for the whole youth group! 

Youth Bible class is this Wednesday night on the 4th floor! Refreshments will be served at our Solid Rock Cafe following class. 

• We are now signing up teachers and assistants for all classes, including KidsPark, for the fall quarter. Please go to www.mackidz.org to volunteer

• Look Out Kindergarten is today at 5:00 p.m. in the SPARKS Room

• SPARKS begins on Sunday, September 4th

• Fall Kick-Off Breakfast & Parent Gathering is on Sunday, August 28th. See page 1 for more information

Family RetreatRegistration is now open for the annual MacArthur Park Family Retreat. The retreat will be held September 9th - 11th at HEB Echo Valley. All families are invited to attend. Children under 18 years old must attend with a parent. Come join us for a relaxing time of fellowship and worship. All participants must provide their own transportation. We ask that you pay the small registration fee in advance.

Registration this year will be online, on our CHURCH APP or in the Family Room beginning today. Make plans to attend!

Family Ministry TeamThe Family Ministry Team will meet today at 4:30 p.m. in the Small Kitchen.

Neighbor ConnectWe have the opportunity to connect with families in our immediate neighborhood through the adoption of one of our closest NEISD elementary schools. They need 20-25 adults who will volunteer during the school year to read with or mentor a child 30 minutes a week. Mentors will work with elementary school students who need extra assistance learning how to read. Would you give 30 minutes a week this school year? Information on how to register is in the Family Room today. Help us reach our 25 mentors goal!

Laugh Your Way To A Better Marriage12-Week Class for Married CouplesWednesday nights at 7:00 p.m. this fall, beginning Wednesday, September 7thFree Class, No Registration Required

Register Today!

Register for Family Retreat Today!

MacArthur Park Church of Christ Sunday, August 14, 2016

1907 NE Loop 410San Antonio, Texas 78217

(210) 824-7301

ShepherdsAlan Babcock 342-3524 Norris Elam 820-0707Kevin Haley 859-3746Daryl Hutchinson 325-0788Everett Hysten 661-3355Cliff McCauley 912-5830Daniel Ortega 532-3319Gilbert Perez 525-1804Brad Roach 394-4151Herb Smith 655-6561Brent Washam 452-1248

Ministry StaffMark Abshier, Preaching Minister

Douglas Brown, Adult Discipleship MinisterBarry Newton, Associate Minister

Richard Shough, Church Life MinisterKody Speer, Youth Minister

Jahnnette Brandt, Children’s Ministry Director

www.macarthurchurch.org

Sundays:9:15 a.m. Bible Classes

10:30 a.m. Worship6:00 p.m. Worship

Wednesdays:7:00 p.m. Bible Classes

Sunday, August 7, 2016

Bible Class 441Worship 706 Contribution $34,492Weekly Budget $27,700YTD Contribution $892,541YTD Budget Goal $886,400

Welcome New MembersNew Member: Lyn Kraft

Baptized:Anna West, daughter of Shayne & Shannon West

CongratulationsCongratulations to Kolby and Erin Freytag on the birth of their daughter, Emery Grey, on August 6th, weighing 6 lbs. 12 oz. Emery is also welcomed by grandparents, Phil & Kim Brown, great- grandparents, Doug & Lota Brown, and her aunt, Emily Brown.

Will You Help Serve?We are looking for cooks and servers to help complete our Midweek@Mac cooking teams for the 2016/2017 season. If you are interested in helping on a rotating basis, please write “MIDWEEK VOLUNTEER” on your Communication Card today. We will contact you to discuss how you can serve.

Mental Wellness MinistryNAMI Family to Family is a course designed to facilitate a better understanding of mental illness, increase coping skills and empower participants to become advocates for their family members.  NAMI will be offered on 12 consecutive Tuesday evenings beginning on September 13th. It will begin each evening at 6:00 p.m. in the Small Kitchen, room 27. Please contact Don or Carol Hollins for details.

Family Grace Groups are focused on families of those living with mental health difficulty or disorders.  These groups are designed to be supportive communities. The group will begin meeting on Tuesday nights at 6:30 p.m. starting September 6th.  The group is led by Douglas & Laurie Brown.  Contact Douglas & Laurie Brown or Don & Carol Hollins.

Pathways to Hope Conference, August 26 - 27th, Tobin Center  The Mental Wellness ministry wants you to be aware of a major conference occurring in San Antonio, in August, focused on Mental Health issues.  Speakers from around the country are coming here to encourage and help families and health professionals to understand and cope with mental wellness situations.  This is free, but you have to register at www.pathwaystohope.net.  

Care CottageThe Care Cottage is running low on children’s clothing. With the school year fast approaching, please help us restock the children/student clothing room.