SERMON NOTES
4/9/ 1 7
FAMILY UPDATES
T O D AY
The monthly Prayer List is available at Information Central and on the Greeters’ Stations.
Baptisms:
We rejoice with Kaliq Jones, grandson of Felicia Vaughn, who was
baptized Friday, March 31.
Friday: Life & Death Hanging in the Balance
Mark Taylor
#mrccPassion
We preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and
foolishness to Gentiles. (I Corinthians 1:23) (NIV)
Victoria Wilguess is at the Oklahoma Heart Hospital (no visitors please).
So when we preach that Christ was crucified, the Jews are
offended and the Gentiles say it’s all nonsense. (I Corinthians
1:23) (NLT)
New Babies:
Why would the cross be offensive?
Zack & Lauren Tallon on the birth of their daughter, Emmy Mae, Friday,
March 24. Grandparents are Larry & Terry Adler and great-grandmother
is Frankie Tallon.
The cross denies our own _______________________.
The cross insists there are _______________________.
The cross demands a ______________________.
Why do believers think the cross is so ___________________?
I Corinthians 1:24
But to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks,
Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
Because the cross spells salvation _________________ not
__________.
Because on the cross Jesus conquered both _______________
and ________________.
Hebrews 2:14-15; Hebrews 10:22
Because in the cross we find the power to live totally
______________________ lives.
Romans 6:4; Galatians 6:14-15; Colossians 1:21-22
We encourage you to make the most of today by worshipping at
Memorial Road for our evening worship service at 5:00, studying
with Memorial Road in a QGroup, serving for Memorial Road at
Capitol Hill, or participating on behalf of Memorial Road tonight
at a special United in Christ gathering at the Wilshire Church of
Christ. Singing for this areawide church gathering will start at
4:30 with a fellowship meal to follow.
Monday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.
Coordinated by the Women’s Fellowship Committee
Farris Brookman is in Edmond Health & Rehab, recovering from a fall.
Deana Case is in a rehab center, following double knee replacement
surgery last week.
The cross says there really is a _______________________.
Creativity Quartet: Choose Your Own Experience!
Hospitalized:
For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are
perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
(I Corinthians 1:18)
The message of the cross can be seriously __________________
or outright _________________.
April 9, 2017
Jeannie Sikes is in OU Medical Center - Edmond, following surgery.
Congratulations to...
Brian & Julie Woodard on the birth of their daughter, Henley Grace,
Friday, Feb. 10.
Showers:
Baby Shower for Beth Miller is today, 2-3:30 p.m., at Beverly North’s. She
is registered at Target, Babies R Us, and Amazon.com.
Register by April 19 in the foyer or at mrcc.org/women. Join us afterward
for coffee & dessert from 8 - 8:30 in Fellowship Central!
Bridal Shower for Paige Brown, fiancée of Brad Eckhart (son of Scot &
Dawn Eckhart), is today, 2-3:30 p.m., in the Parlor. They are registered at
Target and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Watercolor Painting: Led by Jim Pourtorkan. Age 13 & up may attend
with an adult, age 16 and up my attend unaccompanied. $20 per painting,
optional mat is $10. Maximum 25 people.
Bridal Shower for Matty McGee, fiancée of Bryce Hyatt, is today, 6:30-8:30
p.m., at Sharon Ackerman’s. They are registered at Dillard’s, Target, and
Bed Bath & Beyond.
Canvas Painting: By Paint Your Art Out! Elementary & up girls may attend
with an adult. $25 per painting. Minimum 40 people by April 14.
Bridal Shower for Sheridan Bond, daughter of Terry & Cheryl Bond, will
be Saturday, April 22, 4-6 p.m., in the Parlor. She is registered at Target and
Bed Bath & Beyond.
DivorceCare for Kids (DC4K) began Friday, March 24,
and meets every Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. in A113. Register
at mrcc.org/care. Children experiencing the chaos of
separation in their household need a safe place to learn to cope. Our
program offers helpful coping skills and a reminder that Jesus loves them.
DivorceCare began Wednesday, March 22, and
meets every Wednesday, 6:30-8 p.m. in A201.
Register at mrcc.org/care. DivorceCare for
adults is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you in
one of life’s most difficult experiences.
String Art: Elementary & up girls may participate with an adult. $10 per
craft (bunny or shape of Oklahoma).
Freezer Meal Prep: Adults only. Participants will be provided a list of food
& supplies to bring to prepare 3 meals. $5 for extras. Maximum 20 people.
Day In The City, April 29
Join us for Day in the City on Saturday,
April 29! Be listening in your Bible classes
for information on your class’s project. If
you’d like to participate independent of a
Bible class, you can sign up at Information
Central. For more information, visit mrcc.
org/ditc.
New Member Information
For new member information, visit the online community.
Brandon & Jourdan Anderson Michelle Fetters
Sean, Michael
Jacob, Luke
Bryce Hyatt
Bryan & Moriah Clifton
Ron & Gaye Backer
Lisa Kutait
Trevor & AnnaBeth Richt
Delisa Herbert
Erickah
Michael Cooper
Sean Thomas
SHARING GOD’S LOVE TO TRANSFORM PEOPLE
INTO FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS OF CHRIST
T O D AY
April 9, 2017
MINIST RY UPDATES
Journey Land would like to invite you to join them
on Sunday, April 23, for our sixth annual Walk for
Hope around the OC trail to support their mission
with Village of Hope in Ghana, Africa. Register in
the lobby or online at mrcc.org/walk4hope.
Tuesday, April 11, 6:30 p.m.
Located in Fellowship Central. This
is for mothers and sons (age 3 - 5).
Register & pay online at mrcc.org/
western. We hope to see you there!
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 “Ministry Opportunities” at Ministry Central in the main lobby.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Brother’s Keeper Group Meetings
World Bible School Day at Johnnie’s
International Worship, 11 a.m., A105/106
International Potluck, 12 p.m., Gym
Swimming Party: Sunday, April 9, 6:15 p.m. at the OC pool. Parents, drop
off at the OC Gym lobby and pick up at 9 p.m. Eat dinner before you
come. Bring a sack for clothes, towel, and goggles. Everyone must wear a
T-shirt over their swimsuit. Snacks and prizes provided. Lifeguard will be
on duty. Contact JoAnn Hays at 340-8589 for more information.
Day Camp: Saturday, May 20, at Pettijohn Springs Christian Camp. Contact
Kurtis Dobbs at [email protected] for more information.
Baby Shower for Beth Miller, 2-3:30 p.m.,
Beverly North’s
Bridal Shower for Paige Brown, fiancée of
Brad Eckhart, 2-3:30 p.m., Parlor
Bridal Shower for Matty McGee, fiancée
of Bryce Hyatt, 6:30-8:80 p.m., Sharon
Ackerman’s
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NEST for Widows, 7 p.m., A105/106
Providing Hope for the Hopeless
For the fourth year in a row we are participating in a great event in
which you can support the children of Hope Harbor. On Saturday, April
29, drop-offs can be made at Memorial Road from 9 a.m. to noon. They
accept donations of furniture, working appliances, kitchenware, clothing,
toys, DVDs, books, games, and other household goods. All donations
must be in good condition. Please note that they cannot accept TVs,
mattresses, or computer monitors. These donations will then be sold in
Hope Harbor’s thrift store, and the proceeds will ensure excellent physical
and spiritual care for the children who make Hope Harbor their home.
For more information, or to request help in getting items to our building,
please contact Barry Stafford.
Inside-Out Camp Registration
Inside-Out Camp at Camp Rock Creek is for children who are
entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2017. We are offering two sessions
this year: Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2, and Sunday, June 11 Wednesday, June 14. For registration & more information, go to
mrcc.org/insideout.
Camp Rock Creek Cleaning Supplies Drive
For the past three years, Memorial Road has had a Cleaning Supply Drive
to benefit Camp Rock Creek and our own Inside Out Camp. Please bring
any of the following items to the foyer and place in the boxes marked
Camp Rock Creek between Sunday, April 16, and May 28. If you would like
to donate money to be used for paper products, please leave an envelope,
marked Camp Rock Creek, with a check or money at Information Central.
If you have any questions, please contact Devonne Carter at 326-3923.
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small scented trash bags
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Clorox wipes
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Bounty paper towels
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14 brooms with dust pans
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LED light bulbs warm (60w)
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Clorox toilet wands and refills
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42 gallon construction heavy
duty trash bags
Eleven teachers are needed for the upcoming rotation (April 23 - May 31).
Contact Amy Scott at [email protected] if you can help.
Sunday:
1st & 2nd grade: games and puppet rooms
3rd-5th grade: computer and movie rooms
Wednesday:
1st & 2nd grade: storytelling, puppet, and geography rooms
3rd-5th grade: music, games, computer, and movie rooms
NEST for Widows meets tomorrow, 7-8:30 p.m. in A106, with optional
dinner at Zoe’s Kitchen at 5:30. Details at mrcc.org/nest, or contact Lori
Walle.
Body & Soul Fitness: It’s not too late to join the spring session on Monday
and/or Friday, 9:15-10:15 a.m. Cost is $81 to attend twice/week and $45.50
to attend once/week, including child care. Details at mrcc.org/women.
Creativity Quartet: Choose Your Own Experience! is Monday, April 24,
6:30 p.m. We need a minimum of 40 by this Friday for the canvas painting
class at this price. Watercolor painting, string art, and freezer meal prep
are also available. Register at mrcc.org/women or in the foyer.
OCWA Monthly Coffee, 10 a.m., Art Gallery
at OC (all ladies invited)
14-16
LTC in Dallas
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Bridal Shower for Sheridan Bond, 4-6 p.m.,
Parlor
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Food Drive
Outreach Day at Johnnie’s
Bridal Shower for Kristi Edwards, 2-3:30
p.m., Parlor
A TIME FOR OUR GUESTS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR
CHURCH FAMILY AND TAKE THE NEXT STEPS AT MRCC
Test Monitors Needed
Volunteers are needed through April 13, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., to serve as
Test Monitors at our adopted school, Orvis Risner. To sign up, please
visit: goo.gl/dVF1HM. For questions, contact Preston Ackerman, at
[email protected].
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Mother/Son Western BBQ (age 3-5), 6:30
p.m., FC
April
EVERY SUNDAY MORNING AT 9:35 IN THE PARLOR (ROOM A114)
Elders Available:
Jason Garner & Russ Hanan
will be available in the Conference Room for consultation following 5 p.m. worship.
Tealridge Worship
April 9 | 2:30 p.m.
Christian Couples - Ryan Roper
April 16 | 2:30 p.m.
Christian Couples - Ryan Roper
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MEETING SCHEDULE
SUNDAY
Youth Lounge: Open Monday, 2:30-5 p.m.
Tealridge Assisted
Living Worship
4 p.m. | [email protected]
Worship ................ 8:15 & 10:45 a.m.
Bible Class ......................... 9:35 a.m.
First Cup ............................. 9:35 a.m.
· mrcc.org
· mrcc app
· text amount to 844.311.2333
Baptisms in 2017.............................. 65
Sunday, April 2
Bible Class..................................... 1999
A.M. Worship..................................2331
a time for guests to learn about MRCC
P.M. Worship........................................... 418
QGroups..................................................484
Capitol Hill.................................................29
P.M. Total...........................................931
Senior Lunch: Thursday, April 13, at Qdoba.
Evening Worship ............ 5:00 p.m.
Capitol Hill ........................ 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 5
Serve OKC: Thursday, April 6, Capitol Hill; transportation provided from
the Summit; meet at 5:30 p.m. and return by 8:30 p.m. Bring $5 for dinner.
2801 S. Robinson Ave, OKC, OK, 73109
Bible Class..................................... 1246
QGroups ..................... various times
Weekly Budget.......................... $102,824
Avg Weekly Offering................. $102,117
YTD Budget Deficit .....................$9,893
Pick-Me-Up: April 12, for Deer Creek; RSVP to [email protected].
Wednesday Hangout & Dinner: April 12, Lasagna, $3/person at 5:30 p.m.
in the Gym (lounge opens at 2:30 p.m.).
Guys Paintball: Saturday, April 22, grades 7-12; dads are invited; $35 per
person, register and pay online.
Senior Blessing 2017: Sunday, May 7, for all graduating seniors; fill out
online form and submit pictures by April 17.
Summer 2017: Register & pay online for summer events; mrcc.org/youth.
visit mrcc.org/QGroups to learn more
WEDNESDAY
Early Bird Bible Class ..... 5:15 p.m.
Bible Class | all ages ....... 7:00 p.m.
2221 EAST MEMORIAL ROAD
EDMOND, OK 73013
405.478.0166 | MRCC.ORG
| @MEMORIALROAD