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family updates
May 19, 2013
Baptisms:
We rejoice with Marissa Reyes, Eveyanna Rose, Billie Vandergriff, Mario
Akothe, Jason Alexander, Monty Brown, Donald Carmon, Vernon Johnson,
Clinton Leonard, Randy McGuinn, Bobby McNutt, David Nesdahl, Chase
Slaton, John Stiles, and David Wheeler, who were all baptized by the Prison
Ministry on Saturday, May 11.
Hospitalized:
Linda Caldwell is in Baptist, 658.
V.M. Whitesell is in Canterbury, The Inn, #13.
Prayer Requests:
Faithful, Not Fearful
Jeff McMillon
Clayton Brewer is currently in Croatia doing mission work.
The ongoing prayer list is updated each month and can be found on the greeters’ stations, at Information Central, and on the tables in the auditorium.
Sympathy:
Revelation 2:8-11
Jesus is ________________ with our _____________________.
He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and
familiar with pain (Isaiah 53:3).
I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in
the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church
(Colossians 1:24).
___________________ can produce __________ _____________.
It can also ____________ it.
Be ___________________, not ______________________.
1 Peter 4:12-14
2 Thessalonians 1:3-5
When we are __________, when we ________________
remember that we are ____________ in the ________________ of
________________.
How ___________ is Jesus ____________ to ___________?
You can ___________ on a ____________ (1 Peter 1:5-7).
James 1:12
1 Peter 5:4
Did you know?
In 1981 the College Church of Christ
averaged 600 in attendance each week.
Is extended to...
Louis & Barbara Bode on the death of his brother, Howard Bode, Sunday, May
12, in Stillwater. He was an uncle of Cheryl Bode and Brenda Stewart.
Gary & Paula Childers on the death of her mother, Veona Reed, Friday, May
17, in Arkansas. She was the grandmother of Jennifer Granger.
Showers:
Baby Boy Shower for Jennifer Rosenbalm is this afternoon, 2-3:30, in The
Parlor. She is registered at Target and Babies R Us.
Bridal Shower for Tiffany King, fiancée of Robbie Hooper (son of Doug &
Sherri Hooper), is this afternoon, 2-3:30, at Phyllis Allen’s. They are registered at Target and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Thank You:
We would like to sincerely thank you for your generous donations to the West
Church of Christ and the members of the West, Texas, community. Your
kind gift will be of great help during this time of tragedy and loss.
-The New Road Church of Christ Family
Miscellaneous:
World Bible School Benefit Dinner: Monday, June 3, 6:30 p.m., at OKC Marriott on NW Expressway. Please RSVP to info@worldbibleschool.net or 405627-5952. For more information, contact Pat Brown.
VBS
VBS is quickly approaching, and we need several items
(600 of each) donated to help with a service project.
•Boxes of cereal bars
•Peanut butter crackers
•Small hand sanitizers
•Packages of gum
•Boxes of band aids
Please place these items the VBS bucket located at
Information Central.
Brother’s Keeper Groups are scheduled to meet
tonight. Information is available in the adult Bible
classes.
Coming this fall!
RECONNECT 2013 - a new weekend retreat for the entire church!
Circle October 18-20 on your calendars and make plans to take
advantage of this chance to RECONNECT with God, family, nature,
and friends new and old. It’s affordable, it’s in-state, and it’s for everyone.
Grab a brochure at Information Central or in the auditorium. Contact Debbie Carter, at debbie.carter@mrcc.org or 607-6470, to get
more info and reserve your spot. See you at RECONNECT 2013!
Blood Drive
Next Sunday IN THE GYM
7:30 am - 12:30 pm
Memorial Road was recently named the #1 church for blood
donations in the Oklahoma City area! MRCC successfully gave
408 red cell products; but why stop there? Bring your ID with
you next week, and give blood to those who need it most!
upcoming events
May 19, 2013
All Around the World
At Memorial Road we are fortunate to have many of our members
active in missions. The interest in missions is evident each July when we
have record amounts donated in the Special Missions Contribution. We
want to introduce you to three families who have dedicated their lives to
serving the Lord in foreign countries.
Clyde and Gwen Antwine left on May 13th for their annual trip to
Germany. Clyde is Missionary-in-Residence at Oklahoma Christian and
oversees our Helpers in Missions program. Clyde and Gwen started
their career as missionaries 54 years ago in Switzerland. This year Clyde
will preach for the church in Augsburg, where they served in 1968. The
church is in the process of selecting 2nd-generation elders and has
asked Clyde to teach lessons that will help in that process.
Ken and Pat Beckloff left on May 14th for their annual trip to Mombasa, Kenya. Ken and Pat came to Memorial Road in 1999. They served
as missionaries in Sierra Leone, West Africa, for 6 years between 1969
and 1979. Then they moved all the way across the continent to Kenya
in East Africa, where they served as missionaries from 1985 till 1996: 5
years in Nairobi, the capital, and 6 years in Mombasa. They have made
annual trips back to Kenya since 1996. They will teach courses at the
Nairobi Great Commission School and then will move on to Mombasa
where they will visit, instruct, and encourage leaders and members in
the many congregations there. Pat spends most of her time overseeing
the scholarship program for orphans in Mombasa that so many of our
members support.
Gerd and Lucky Fecht have just recently returned from a trip to
Warsaw, Poland; Vienna, Austria; and Zagreb, Croatia. Gerd and Lucky
are long-time members of our Missions Ministry, and Gerd was our Warsaw Country Coordinator for many years. He has agreed to coordinate
our work with Mislav Ilic and his wife Snjezana in Zagreb. You will recall
that we designated $12,000 in the Special Missions Contribution for
Mislav. Gerd was raised in Germany, and he and Lucky have a heart for
taking the gospel to the people of Europe.
These long-time servants are just representative of so many of our
members who have had years of service on the mission field as they
have taken the gospel around the world.
-Jack Skaggs
Change for Children
Annual Hope Harbor change can drive began last week!
This marks Memorial Road’s fifteenth year to participate in the Hope
Harbor Children’s Home change can drive. Everyone is encouraged to take
as many as you believe you or your family can fill over the next few months.
Pick one up at Information Central, fill it with your loose change, and return
it to someone in the church office or to Barry Stafford. (Please do not leave
them at Information Central.)
United in Christ
Join us on Sunday, June 2, for our final United in Christ event of the
spring. Dr. Lawrence Murray, professor of psychology at Oklahoma
Christian University and preacher at Spencer Church of Christ, will bring
our message that evening; and, after services, we will be joining those
from Spencer for a congregational meal. This will be a great way to get
to know some of our brothers and sisters from other parts of the community. We will be eating boxed dinners from City Bites, and the cost
will be $5 per person. Please sign up at the table in the foyer.
Ministry updates
Capitol Hill:
Sponsor a Child for Summer Camp: Each summer Capitol Hill
sends kids to Camp of the Hills, a Christian camp in Texas for
inner city kids. It is a great experience for our kids. This summer
we plan to send 36 kids to camp. We need sponsors to help
with the cost of $100 per child. If you would like to sponsor a
child, make a check out to Capitol Hill Church of Christ and give
it to David North.
Care and Counseling:
Adult Caregivers’ Support Group will not meet again until September. Contact Verna Lee Parker at 478-7234 with any needs.
Our weekly DivorceCare group meets on Wednesdays, at 6:30
p.m., in A201. Visit mrcc.org/care for more information.
DC4K meets on Fridays at 7 p.m.
NAMI Family Support Group meets on Friday nights at 6:30 in
A120. For more information, contact Jon Nickerson.
Celebrate Recovery:
Do you have trouble accepting God’s grace in your life for past
sins? Join us for Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery
program that meets every Friday night. Dinner at 6:00, worship
at 7:00. For details, go to mrcc.org/CR, or contact Travis Davidson at 409-7265 or celebraterecovery@mrcc.org.
Children’s:
Applications for Camp JAM can be found at the Journey Land
desk or Information Central. Camp JAM is June 30-July 5 at
Pettijohn Springs, for grades 4-7. Contact Camp Director, Scott
Young, with questions.
Sunday teachers needed for a two-week commitment:
4th grade: July 28 & August 4
To sign up, contact Amy Scott at amy.scott@mrcc.org.
Journeymen:
JUNE
2 Johnnie’s Heartbeat for Hope Day
Bridal Shower for Jill Holt, 2-3:30,
Parlor
Baby Shower for Amanda Lukkason,
2-3:30, Sandy Goin’s
United in Christ Dinner, 6 p.m., Fellowship Central
5 Welcome Class, 7 p.m., Parlor
9Johnnie’s World Bible School Day
Baby Shower (twin boys) for Jennifer
Ray, 2-3:30, Sandy Goin’s
Bridal Shower for Rachel Snider,
2-3:30, Parlor
Bridal Shower for Lindsay Vogt, fiancée of Anthony Brown, 3-4:30, Gail
Brookman’s
July 7 - “50 Years on the Road” Homecoming
July 21 - Missions Sunday
Youth
May
19 Honduras Mission Trip balance is due
Youth Newcomer Lunch for incoming 7th graders and their families.
Cost is $3 per person. Meet in the Gym immediately following 2nd
service.
22After School Hangout & Dinner (pizza) at 5:30. Cost is $3.
29May Girls’ Birthday Swim Party
June
2 Pettijohn Camp Applications are due
Tealridge Worship
Teachers are needed!
Journey Land teachers:
1st grade: August 11 & 18
MAY
19 Youth Ministry New Students’ Lunch,
12 p.m., Gym
Baby Boy Shower for Jennifer Rosenbalm, 2-3:30, The Parlor
Bridal Shower for Tiffany King, fiancée
of Robbie Hooper, 2-3:30, Phyllis Allen’s
Welcome Class, 4 p.m., A115
Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings
22 Laura Dutton’s birthday (Brazil)
Teacher Training Dinner, 5:30 p.m., FC
25 Buildings Closed for Holiday
26 Blood Drive, 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.,
Gym
27 Buildings Closed for Holiday
May 19 (2:30 p.m.)
Christian Families - Dustin Sims
May 26 (2:30 p.m.)
Christian Families - Dustin Sims
Assisted Living Worship
at 4 p.m. bill.luttrell@oc.edu
Elders Available:
Steve Brookman and Ralph Burcham
will be available in the Conference
Room for consultation following
5 p.m. worship.
Journeymen are needed for June, July, and August. To sign up,
contact Delise Williams at delise.williams@mrcc.org.
Preschool/Nursery:
Teachers are needed for the summer months:
Sunday Helpers:
Baby class
Toddler class
(4) PreK class
Sunday Teacher:
Toddler class
Wed. Helpers:
Toddler class
2-year-old class
3-year-old class
4-year-old class
Kindergarten class
Wed. Teachers:
Toddler class
3-year-old class
4-year-old class
To sign up, contact Sarah Pearman at sarah.pearman@mrcc.org.
Women’s:
RefresHER: Sign up in the main foyer today for the next
RefresHER, hosted by the Forever 50 Something class,
on Tuesday, June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m., in Fellowship Central.
Cost is $10 per person and includes Fred’s Catering. Childcare is available with reservation. Reserved seating is available for the hearing challenged. Questions may be directed
to Sharon Rosenbaum at 413-6242.
Summer Small Groups begin June 4-6. Register at mrcc.org/
women and purchase study guides at Ministry Central.
Baptisms in 2013.......................... 84
Sunday, May 12
Bible Class Total.........................1831
A.M. Worship Total...................2167
P.M. Worship Total.....................428
Wednesday, May 15
Bible Class Total........................1175
April Offering..................$344,248
April Budget....................$369,668