The church at

MaltbyChristian Assembly

www.mcaweb.org

9322 Paradise Lake RoadSnohomish, WA 98296

email: mca@mcaweb.org

p: 360.668.4180 425.489.9898

f: 360.668.6173

WHAT’S INSIDE..Maltby Christian Assembly

connecting all generationsNovember - December 2012

the church at

Year-End GivingWe appreciate your faithfulness!

Please note that all giving must be delivered/postmarked by Decem-ber 31, 2012 to claim a charitable contribution for the year 2012. All

giving received after December 31st will qualify for a deduction in

2013. Thank you again!

Sun., December 23rd at 10amMon., December 24th at 10pm

Celebrate the music and the meaning of Christmas.Two, one-hour, identical gatherings with music, caroling,

children’s story time, and the lighting of the candles.

COVER PAGECelebrate Christmas!

CONNECTING - Pg 2General Information

LOVING - Pg 3

GROWING - Pg 4 & 5

SERVING - Pg 6

CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES - Pg 7

STUDENT MINISTRIES - Pg 7

BACK COVER“Celebrate Christmas!”

We will be acceptingunwrapped toys to be

given to our Community Food Banks and distrib-uted to children in our area. For gift specifics

please stop by thegiving tree in the back of the Worship Center.

Toy Drive Christmas OfferingThe Church at Maltby adopts a project each

Christmas season and offerings will be received between Nov. 25th to Dec. 31st, and should be

clearly designated as “Christmas Offering”.

This years project: “Serving our Community”Providing for a number of compassion projects

including establishing community gardens, launching a preschool, finishing walking paths,

adopting a neighborhood, etc.

Nov. 1st - Dec. 9th serving our community

CONNECTING

LEADERSHIPTEAM

all generations

MCA Weekly OpportunitiesChurch Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm

(The church office will be closed November 22nd, December 24th & December 25th)

LOVING GOD

You are Welcome - Come Make Yourself at HomeSunday Gatherings - 9am or 11am

Weekend gatherings are a time of both celebration and contemplation at MCA. We enjoy acasual environment with contemporary music, and a relevant message. We are not about

“religion” but rather “relationship”. Our desire is that all those who attend will experience God.

Elements you can expect in our gatherings...

relevant message - looking at Biblical truths which are challenging, always relevant and transforming.

worship - through contemporary music we focus our minds and hearts on giving praise to God

prayer - responding to God through conversation with Him

communion - worship through reverent remembrancePlease check with your Life Group leader to find out the ending date of your Fall 2012 Life Group. Also check the online church calendar

for cancellations due to holidays and weather conditions.

SUNDAYWorship Gathering - 9am & 11amALPHA Class - 9am

MONDAYCelebrate Recovery - 6pm

TUESDAYMOPS - 9:15am (2nd and 4th only)

NEXUS Young Adults - 7pm

WEDNESDAYPrimetime Wednesdays - 10am

Kids Life Groups - 6:30pm Merge Student Gathering - 6:30pm

& Student Life Groups

INCLEMENT WEATHER NOTICE: As the winter season approaches, we want you to be aware that in case of cancellations or delays, a posting will be made at www.mcaweb.org as well as recorded on the church voice mail system. When in doubt please use your best judgement as your family’s safety is of the upmost importance.

David BrakkeLead Pastor

Tim WesterfieldExecutive Pastor

Tyler SchaeferYouth Pastor

Jolene JoostenChildren’s Pastor

(Please note: Sunday, Dec. 23rd and Dec. 30th there will be one 10am gathering)

Have you visited the church webpage?

www.mcaweb.orgVisit the webpage for lots of resources: listen to messages, submit prayer requests, sign-up for life groups and events, find a place to serve, get to know our staff and missionaries, make a contribution,

check the calendar, apply to be baptized, and more!

text “follow mcaweb” to 40404

Join our group today!

Follow us on twitter

Need Prayer Support? Enter a request 24 hours a day at www.mcaweb.org under“connect at the church”. You can also write any request on the back of your Sunday Connection Card.

You can participate in praying for the church family by joining the E-Line Prayer Team. You will receive a weekly email with prayer needs by simply emailing mca@mcaweb.org and asking to be a part.

Prayer at the Church

Pre-Church Prayer - Sundays at 8:30amMeet in room 216 to partner in prayer for the Sunday gatherings.

“Seek the Lord your God, you will find Him if you look forHim with all your heart and soul. “ Deuteronomy 4:29

E-Line Prayer Team

Meeting Sunday evenings in November, in the Worship Center to prayfor the needs of the Church family, our community, country and world.

SEEK Prayer Gathering - November Sundays at 6pm

Where We Are Going (Our Mission)Connecting all generations to Christ through

loving, growing and serving.

What We Are Doing (Our Purposes)Loving God, loving othersGrowing in God, with othersServing God, serving others

How We Are Doing It (Our Values)Biblically Based

Relationally CenteredFamily Focused

Spiritually EmpoweredPrayerfully Directed

GROWING WITH

OTHERS

This is a ladies scrapbook and craft time. Come for exciting prizes,a welcome gift, project ideas, uninterrupted work time, supplies for

purchase, a warm meal and lots of fellowship!

Ladies Scrapbooking & Crafting Day! Saturday, December 1st10am-5pm $10.00 Please pre-register with rsramcke@frontier.com

Register with the church office to reserve your spot!

February 28th-March 2ndWesley Inn and Suites - Gig Harbor, Washington

Healthy marriages are a priority at Maltby and all couples need a getawayevery once in a while just to have fun! You are invited to join us on thisweekend away! A time to relax, renew and reconnect. Schedule for theweekend includes delicious meals, Bunco, group activities, tons of free time,and special guest communicators Doug & Jeanne Reed. Cost is $275 percouple and includes 2 night accommodations and 3 meals. $75 deposit is due upon registration. Our hope is to see as many MCA couples attend as possible! Please contact mca@mcaweb.org with questions.

If you’re in your 50’s or 60’s ... you’re probably working, staying active and having fun! We would love to invite you to be a part of “Sifties” a new ministry at the Church for those in their 50’s and 60’s kicking off on November 17th for “Sifties Night”.

Saturday, November 17th at 5:30pmEnjoy dinner, a giant game of Bunco

and a live 60’s band! Please sign-up and prepay at the church.

$24 per couple or $12 per person.

Men and women of all ages and backgrounds are welcome! Celebrate Recovery (CR) is a ministry that provides commu-nity and support for those desiring healing from “hurts, habits and hang-ups.” This freedom brings an inner peace and joy as we are able to build a stronger personal relationship with God and others. As we walk through the “8 Recovery Principles” we begin to celebrate God’s healing in our lives by sharing our experiences, victories, failures and hopes with others in a safe place. Will not be meeting December 24th.

All those in their “senior years” are invited to participate! You will enjoy a free lunch and beverages, games, crosswords, crafts, special guest speakers, community projects, music, devotionals, and more.Invite a friend to join you and come on out, we would love to meet you! Will not be meeting November 22nd, December 19th & 26th.

Celebrate recoveryfreedom from your hurts,

habits & hang-ups!

Monday Night6pm – Dinner7pm – Large Group Gathering8pm – Small Groups

Life is filled with big decisions. Some are so exciting we can’t wait to celebrate them. Some are so challenging that we know we’ll need help to follow through. Baptism is about both celebrating your decision to follow Christ, and inviting oth-ers to be a part of your life journey. If you have decided to follow Christ but have not yet been baptized, we encourage you to follow Christ’s example (Matt. 3:16) and be baptized, don’t hesitate! Applications available at www.mcaweb.org.

baptism Upcoming BaptismalsNovember 11th in the 9 or 11am gathering

Primetimers (those in their senior years)

Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesday every month

MOPS stands for Mothers of Preschoolers and exists to meet the needs of every mom! Meet us at 9:15am for a relaxing, fun and meaning-ful gathering. MOPPETS childcare provided.

Nexusyoung adultsEvery Tuesday at 7pm we take time to relax, eat, study and talk about how to apply the truths of God’s Word to our unique stage of life, as young adults.

If MCA is your church home, you’re encouraged to take the step of commitment by partnering in membership. Come for breakfast and a casual gathering as we share the mission and purposes of MCA and how you can be a part. Childcare is

provided through Sunday Kid’s Life Church. Please email mca@mcaweb.org or call 425.489.9898 to RSVP.

Introduction to Membership Breakfast - Sunday, January 13th at 11am

Did you know? Maltby is on the mission in the Tri-Cities! We are serving as the primary partner of a new church plant, “Blue Bridge Church”, lead by PastorJustin and Jana Farley and their team. We ask that you be in prayer for them as well as our pastoral staff as we continue to pursue “the mission” through this special project.

Tuesdaysat 7pm

GROWING WITH OTHERS

Primetime Wednesday - 10am (Room 130)

December 5th and December 12th at 10am (Room 120)Join us for Primetime Wednesday as we celebrate Christmas together with caroling, delicious holiday food and cookies, guest speakers, crafts and fellowshipping in a loving, Christ centered environment.

Primetimers Celebrate Christmas

Presents a Christmas Concert & MusicalDecember 2, 2012 - 6pm in the Worship Center

Merge Student Gathering & Groups

LOVING &

SERVING OTHERSChildren’s Ministries & Student Ministries

Praise & Company is a children’s Serve Group that meets Wednesdays

at 6:30pm through 12/5/11

missionsAre you creative or artistic? Looking for a place to serve this Christmas season? You are invited to come out Thursday, November 29th from 9am to 3pm to help “deck the halls” of the church for the Christmas season. Lunch will be provided. Contact Sherry Brakke at sbrakke@mcaweb.org if you are interested.

Deck the Halls - help decorate the church for Christmas!

Thanksgiving Dinner...

Sunday, November 18th in the 9 and 11am gatheringsYou will not want to miss Missions Conference as we welcome guest Susie

Tucker. Susie Tucker brings alive great heroines of the Christian Faith through her dramatic storytelling. Join us as she presents Gladys Aylward, the story

of a missionary to China who overcame great obstacles.

Missions Conference 2013

Honduras Short Term Missions TeamPlease remember in prayer our missions team going to Honduras December 8th-15th. They will be building a home for a wonderful man named Joseph. Please support them through your continued prayers. You can also donate to the team’s building project at www.fundeasy.com/m/1050938/ .

to invite, or to be invited ... that is the question.Could be you’re having Thanksgiving at your house and you have room at the table for a guest. Could be you don’t have plans or family close-by and would love to celebrate with others. Maybe you would like to partner with another family in the church in order to share the cost of a Thanksgiving meal.

If any of the above scenarios fits you we would love to get you connected. Please notify the church office at mca@mcaweb.org or 425.489.9898 by November 10th. Let us know if you would be willing to invite others to join you or if you would like to be invited to share Thanksgiving with others in your MCA church family.

November 25th - Serve SundayBe sure to gather for church at 9 or 11 for an emphasis on SERVE!We will introduce our exciting community SERVE projects for 2013

and participate in a simple hands-on serve project.

Children’s PastorPastor Jolenejjoosten@mcaweb.org

Every Sunday at 9 and 11am we offer age appropriate opportunities for your kids birth through 6th grade to

connect with God and with other kids. Stop by with your kids and check it out, we would love to meet you!

GROWTH Groups

BOYS- Ranger Kids: K-2nd- Discovery: 3rd-6th

GIRLS- Daisies: K- Prims: 1st-2nd- Stars: 3rd-5th- Friends: 6th

- Rainbows: preschool aged boys and girls

Kids Life GroupsWednesdays from 6:30-8:30pm

Kids participate in a serve group and a growth group.SERVE Groups (pick one)

Praise & CompanyPreschool Community ServeK-2nd grade Community Serve3rd-6th grade Community Serve

growth groups are divided by gender and age

Save the DateWinter Camp 2013January 25-26th

Please contactPastor Tyler at

tschaefer@mcaweb.orgor 360.668.4180

if you everhave any questions.

connecting my generation to the love of Christ.

Leadership MeetingsNovember 4th at 12:30pm

Christmas Party December 8th at 7pm

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Wednesdays at 6:30pm Meet us in the Worship Center

Student Gatherings include engaging videos, testimonies, worship, small groups, along with arelevant presentation of God’s Word specifically for youth. Merge offers a great experience for your students. Upcoming Message Series...

UPCOMING EVENTS

Winter Retreat 2013February 8th-10th, Island Lake Camp - Join us for an awesome weekend where we will be joined by our new Network Youth Director Tyler Sollie as speaker. This is our most important event of the year and you are going to

want to make sure that you are a part of it.

Christmas PartyWednesday, December 19th, 6:30-8:30pm in the Worship Center

Come for food, gifts, games and singing as we celebrate Christmas!

The Voice: We need to allow God’s voice to be heard in our lives. God has also given you a voice and placed you in specific situations to speak life and love.

Generous Christmas: God will always give his best for you. In return he desires for us to give our best to Him and others.

Preschool Choir will present ... “Room at the Manger”

Connecting all Generationswww.mcaweb.orgemail: mca@mcaweb.org360.668.4180 or 425.489.9898

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