Need Volunteers to Serve Our Kingdom Kids
Summer Sunday School is a wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids, but we can’t do it without your help. Please consider serving one or two Sundays in this ministry where we have a great need for volunteers. We need teachers and assistants for various classes—from 4-year-olds to 3rd grade—during both services, but particularly at 11am. The summer term runs through September 5, and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. No experience teaching or working with kids needed. The only requirement is a servant’s heart. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Summer Choir…
…is open to all singers age 12 and up this month. Arrive to the sanctuary by 8:45am each Sunday morning in July, learn the choral anthem, and sing in the services that day. No robes are required and there are no weeknight rehearsals. Come and enjoy the fellowship and joy of singing in worship to God’s glory.

Crosstrainers
Dear Career Women of MPC,

For seven years, I had the privilege of mentoring career women in the Fellows Program at the C.S Lewis Institute.  During that time, I met Rebecca Cotton, a CSLI fellow, who began worshiping with us at MPC.

We started praying about beginning a similar group for career women at MPC.  And so we did.  We will begin our fifth year of Crosstrainers this fall. So, if you are looking for a small group with which to share a substantive time of studying and growing deeper in your relationship with Christ, Crosstrainers just might be for you.

We meet one Saturday a month as a group for a time of teaching, discussion of a book, prayer and fellowship.  Each participant is matched with a mentor and they meet one on one at least once a month.  We believe discipleship of heart and mind is crucial to equipping and encouraging career women to be salt and light in their vocations.

You are invited to pray and consider joining us.  In order for you to make an informed and careful decision, here is some helpful information for the upcoming year—
September 2010 through May 2011:
•    One book per month required reading
•    Commitment to meet—
o    September 18th for our first meeting
o    October 15-17, 2010—mandatory Crosstrainers retreat at Osprey Point
o     9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month from November through May
•    Meet with a mentor once a month

We believe the group dynamics are well served by keeping the group number to about 12 mentees and several mentors.  To request an application, please contact Rebecca via email.  We use the applications to match each participant with a mentor.  Application deadline is July 30, 2010.

As we trust the Lord to bring together the group of women, we look forward to what the Spirit will do in and through our group this next year.

Many blessings in Christ,
Cynthia Hutchinson

Performing Arts Camp Still Needs a Car!
Summer is here and along with summer comes a few great camps offered by Kingdom Kids! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we still have one important need for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. We are still in need of someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the Kidshine staff will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you can help us with this need please email Billy Robinson or call him at (703)394-0575.

Save The Date!
Reformed Theological Seminary Convocation and Reception to be held on Thursday, August 26th at 7:30pm.  More details to follow.

Retreat Brochures Available!
The church-wide retreat is coming soon, August 27-29! Pick up a brochure from the Information Center to find out all you need to know, including our new SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER COSTS. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start.

A Call to Lovers of Preschoolers
MPC Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) is seeking childcare providers for the fall for our MOPPETS program.  This ministry is for children from birth to age five. Volunteers are needed every Thursday OR every other Thursday morning from 9:15-11:45 a.m. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with little ones and their mothers!  Contact Amy Henkle at (703)801-8548 or Christina Davis at (703)430-4456 if you would like more information.

An In-house Ministry with a World-wide Outreach
Adults from around the world come to McLean Presbyterian Church every week on Wednesday mornings (9:30–11:45) and Thursday evenings (7–9) from September to May.  They come for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes as well as to learn more about American culture and customs.  Volunteers from MPC have the opportunity to share the Gospel while helping in a practical way. You are qualified to serve in this exciting and fun ministry if you speak English and have a heart for internationals that God brings to our door. Teachers are currently needed but if you don’t feel called to teach, you can become involved in the following ways: help with registration; prepare refreshments, decorations or a program for the AM break time; help care for the children of the students (Wed. AM only); plan a one-time large social event; become a tutor or conversational partner; invite a student or an international family to your home or to join you in another activity. Training seminars are available for anyone interested in teaching.  On Wednesdays childcare is available for ESL staff as well as students. For further information contact:  Mark Leech (PM classes) or Nancy Wilhelm (AM classes).

Are you focused? Men’s Retreat on September 24-26
This year’s MPC men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, Executive Director of Forging Bonds of Brotherhood Men’s Ministry. Gary will teach us on “Focus – How to overcome the ‘driven’ lifestyle, stay focused on Christ, lead at home and gain fresh energy for our mission.” Registration is open via the MPC web site – -click here to register online. Email  Maximilian Riesenhuber or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

Glimpses of Grace Fall Breakfast -  September 25th
The Glimpses of Grace women’s breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to catch a glimpse of God at work in our midst and to connect with other women within MPC and surrounding church communities.  This fall, Jane Fuller, president of Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center in Annandale, will be sharing her own personal testimony of God’s grace and forgiveness and the journey that brought her to the ministry of Assist.  So mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 25, 9-10:30am and join us for this special event. And if you have a knack for helping out, then we especially need you—woman or man!  The Board of Women is coordinating volunteer tasks so that all women may enjoy the breakfast and hear the keynote speaker.  Please consider volunteering for this joyous event – it’s never too early to let us know. Questions or to lend a helping hand with the event: Contact Marjorie Mitchell or Jessie Lease.

Internships Needed for Next Year’s Fellows!
The Fellows Leadership Team is currently searching for and setting up workplace internships for next year’s Capital Fellows.  We currently have incoming Fellows interested in Medicine, Government/Politics, and Finance.  If you work in any of these areas and would be willing to advise or help the Fellows Work Placement Team as we search for internships in these fields, please contact either Martin Henning, the Fellows Internship Placement Coordinator (703) 237-4189, or Bill Fullilove, the Fellows Program Director (703) 581-2015.  Thanks for your help!

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during a Sunday morning worship service.  If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Caring for the Homeless in Our Area
The Lamb Center is a daytime shelter in Fairfax serving the homeless and the poor. In the name of Christ, staff and volunteers strive to serve every guest, meeting physical needs (food, laundry, showers, mail, transportation and job assistance) and spiritual needs (prayer and Bible study).  MPC has agreed to collect needed items during the month of August.  New underwear, socks and travel-size toiletries are always needed, but please stop by the Tower Entrance on Sundays in August for a copy of the full list of requested supplies. Your donated items may be left there as well.  For more information, contact Nancy Stone or visit www.thelambcenter.org.

Do you love LIFE?
Join the Assist Pregnancy Center volunteer team and help us share the love of Christ by encouraging LIFE-affirming choices to individuals facing an unexpected pregnancy. For more information, come to a Volunteer Interest Meeting the last Tuesday of every month from 1–2 pm. The next meeting is July 27.  Find out how you can help from home by joining our Helpline ministry – next training is July 20 from 12–3pm.  Call today at (703)354-7272.

Join Harvest this Sunday…
… as we continue the summer series in the Gospel of Mark, “Jesus in His Own Words.” We’ll be commissioning the Harvest mission team as they head to Cuba next week, then sticking around after Harvest for a farewell recital from Andrew Bolden, who is leaving in a few weeks to earn a Master of Sacred Music in choral conducting. A reception will follow!

Farewell Recital and Reception
Andrew Bolden will be singing a recital this Sunday night, July 18, at 8:15pm in the sanctuary following the regular Harvest meeting. His program will include a variety of music from sacred classical, to spirituals, to show tunes. Andrew will be leaving our congregation this fall and heading to Atlanta to pursue a graduate degree in music at Emory University. His talents and great musical skill will be missed in the coming years. Come and enjoy a night of fine music, followed by a ‘farewell’ reception.

Need Volunteers to Serve Our Kingdom Kids
Summer Sunday School is a wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids, but we can’t do it without your help. Please consider serving one or two Sundays in this ministry where we have a great need for volunteers. We need teachers and assistants for various classes—from 4-year-olds to 3rd grade—during both services, but particularly at 11am. The summer term runs through September 5, and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. No experience teaching or working with kids needed. The only requirement is a servant’s heart. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Summer Choir…
…is open to all singers age 12 and up this month. Arrive to the sanctuary by 8:45am each Sunday morning in July, learn the choral anthem, and sing in the services that day. No robes are required and there are no weeknight rehearsals. Come and enjoy the fellowship and joy of singing in worship to God’s glory.

Crosstrainers
Dear Career Women of MPC,

For seven years, I had the privilege of mentoring career women in the Fellows Program at the C.S Lewis Institute.  During that time, I met Rebecca Cotton, a CSLI fellow, who began worshiping with us at MPC.

We started praying about beginning a similar group for career women at MPC.  And so we did.  We will begin our fifth year of Crosstrainers this fall. So, if you are looking for a small group with which to share a substantive time of studying and growing deeper in your relationship with Christ, Crosstrainers just might be for you.

We meet one Saturday a month as a group for a time of teaching, discussion of a book, prayer and fellowship.  Each participant is matched with a mentor and they meet one on one at least once a month.  We believe discipleship of heart and mind is crucial to equipping and encouraging career women to be salt and light in their vocations.

You are invited to pray and consider joining us.  In order for you to make an informed and careful decision, here is some helpful information for the upcoming year—
September 2010 through May 2011:
•    One book per month required reading
•    Commitment to meet—
o    September 18th for our first meeting
o    October 15-17, 2010—mandatory Crosstrainers retreat at Osprey Point
o     9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month from November through May
•    Meet with a mentor once a month

We believe the group dynamics are well served by keeping the group number to about 12 mentees and several mentors.  To request an application, please contact Rebecca via e-mail.  We use the applications to match each participant with a mentor.  Application deadline is July 30, 2010.

As we trust the Lord to bring together the group of women, we look forward to what the Spirit will do in and through our group this next year.

Many blessings in Christ,
Cynthia Hutchinson

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at (703)394-0575.

Save The Date!
Reformed Theological Seminary Convocation and Reception to be held on Thursday, August 26th at 7:30pm.  More details to follow.

Retreat Brochures Available!
The church-wide retreat is coming soon, August 27-29! Pick up a brochure from the Information Center or click here to find out all you need to know, including our new SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER COSTS. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start.

Are you ready for the Beach? Men’s Retreat on September 24-26
This year’s MPC Men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, Executive Director of Forging Bonds of Brotherhood Men’s Ministry. Gary will teach us on “Focus – How to overcome the ‘driven’ lifestyle, stay focused on Christ, lead at home and gain fresh energy for our mission.” Click here to register online. Email  Maximilian Riesenhuber or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

Glimpses of Grace Fall Breakfast -  September 25th
The Glimpses of Grace Women’s Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to catch a glimpse of God at work in our midst and to connect with other women within MPC and surrounding church communities.  This fall, Jane Fuller, president of Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center in Annandale, will be sharing her own personal testimony of God’s grace and forgiveness and the journey that brought her to the ministry of Assist.  So mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 25, 9-10:30am and join us for this special event. And if you have a knack for helping out, then we especially need you—woman or man!  The Board of Women is coordinating volunteer tasks so that all women may enjoy the breakfast and hear the keynote speaker.  Please consider volunteering for this joyous event – it’s never too early to let us know. Questions or to lend a helping hand with the event: email Marjorie Mitchell or Jessie Lease.

Internships Needed for Next Year’s Fellows!
The Fellows Leadership Team is currently searching for and setting up workplace internships for next year’s Capital Fellows.  We currently have incoming Fellows interested in Medicine, Government/Politics, and Finance.  If you work in any of these areas and would be willing to advise or help the Fellows Work Placement Team as we search for internships in these fields, please contact either Martin Henning, the Fellows Internship Placement Coordinator (703) 237-4189, or Bill Fullilove, the Fellows Program Director (703) 581-2015.  Thanks for your help!

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during a Sunday morning worship service.  If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

Do You Have A Desire To Minister To Others?
One of the most profitable ways to do so is by participating in our Midweek Prayer Meeting each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm in Room 19.  Join our Associate Pastor, Butch Hardman, and others in praying through the requests written on the “Keeping Connected” forms each Sunday plus praying for our missionaries.  No experience needed.  Join us soon!

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Donations Needed
A Wider Circle, a small nonprofit Washington organization, dedicated to helping individuals and families lift themselves out of poverty, is urgently seeking basic household furniture to furnish the homes of families in need and those transitioning from homeless shelters. Won’t you please help by donating no longer needed beds, mattresses, cribs, strollers, chairs and tables in your home? Please contact the organization at (301) 608-3504 or by email at furnish@awidercircle.org to arrange for a pick-up of your donation. You may also drop off items if you prefer, 7 days a week, at our Center for Community Service, 9159-C Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD.  Thank you for your support.

Do you love LIFE?
Join the Assist Pregnancy Center volunteer team and help us share the love of Christ by encouraging LIFE-affirming choices to individuals facing an unexpected pregnancy. For more information, come to a Volunteer Interest Meeting the last Tuesday of every month from 1–2 pm. The next meeting is July 27.  Find out how you can help from home by joining our Helpline ministry – next training is July 20 from 12–3pm.  Call today at (703)354-7272.

Adult Education Classes for the Summer Session
Click here to see our summer session classes or pick up a brochure at the Information Center. The summer session began on July 4th and runs through September 5th.

Are you ready for the Beach? Men’s Retreat on September 24-26
This year’s MPC Men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, Executive Director of Forging Bonds of Brotherhood Men’s Ministry. Gary will teach us on “Focus – How to overcome the ‘driven’ lifestyle, stay focused on Christ, lead at home and gain fresh energy for our mission.” Click here to register online. Email  Maximilian Riesenhuber or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

Can You Help?
MPC missionary partner Nathaniel Adawonu and his family are interested visiting the D.C. area.  The Adawonu family attended MPC around 10 years ago before heading down to Florida. There he helps to guide a church planting ministry in western Africa.  The particulars of his request include housing Nathaniel and his wife, along with two boys ages 6 & 10, and a girl age 6.  They will be flying to this area, so they would appreciate help in seeing some of the sites.  While the dates are not firm, their target dates are July 16-21.  If you are interested, please contact David Hammes at (703) 707-9377.

Farewell Recital and Reception
Andrew Bolden will be singing a recital Sunday night July 18 at 8:15pm in the Sanctuary following the regular Harvest meeting. His program will include a variety of music from sacred classical, to spirituals, to show tunes. Andrew will be leaving our congregation this fall and heading to Atlanta to pursue a graduate degree in music at Emory University. His talents and great musical skill will be missed in the coming years. Come and enjoy a night of fine music, followed by a ‘farewell’ reception.

Harvest Presents
2010 Summer Concert Series
Featuring Harvest Songwriters
McLean Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
8:00pm – Free Admission

July 10 – Turning Corners Album Release
Christy Danner with special guest Matt Brown

August 14 – Hope is Rising A Vision of Worship
Kathryn Brunner and Andrew Bolden
with special guest Chris McGahey

Questions? Contact kathryn@mcleanpres.org
www.dcharvest.org

Here is a Great Opportunity…
…for you to have a significant ministry without traveling anywhere.  Join our Associate Pastor, Butch Hardman, and others at Midweek Prayer Meeting each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm downstairs in Room 19 as we pray for needs both local and international.  It’s a small but warm and friendly group that has been meeting for years.  No experience required. We hope you’ll join us.

Internships Needed for Next Year’s Fellows!
The Fellows Leadership Team is currently searching for and setting up workplace internships for next year’s Capital Fellows.  We currently have incoming Fellows interested in Medicine, Government/Politics, and Finance.  If you work in any of these areas and would be willing to advise or help the Fellows Work Placement Team as we search for internships in these fields, please contact either Martin Henning, the Fellows Internship Placement Coordinator, (703) 237-4189, or Bill Fullilove, the Fellows Program Director, (703) 581-2015.  Thanks for your help!

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information, email Jennifer Peters or call her at (703)256-4247. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at  (703)394-0575.

Retreat Brochures Available!
The church-wide retreat is coming soon, August 27-29!  Be sure to review the brochure in your bulletin (extra copies will be at the Information Center and online) to find out all you need to know, including our new SIGNIFICANTLY LOWER COSTS. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. Everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during a Sunday morning worship service.  If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

Volunteers Needed – - September 25th
Do you have a knack for helping out?  If so, we need you—woman or man!  The fall Glimpses of Grace breakfast, slated for September 25th, is a wonderful time of fellowship for the women of MPC and surrounding church communities.  MPC’s Board of Women is coordinating volunteer tasks so that all women may enjoy the breakfast and hear the keynote speaker.  Please consider volunteering for this joyous event – it’s never too early to let us know: email Marjorie Mitchell or Jessie Lease.

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Dear Career Women of MPC,
For seven years, I had the privilege of mentoring career women in the Fellows Program at the C.S Lewis Institute.  During that time, I met Rebecca Cotton, a CSLI fellow, who began worshiping with us at MPC.

We started praying about beginning a similar group for career women at MPC.  And so we did.  We will begin our fifth year of Crosstrainers this fall. So, if you are looking for a small group with which to share a substantive time of studying and growing deeper in your relationship with Christ, Crosstrainers just might be for you.

We meet one Saturday a month as a group for a time of teaching, discussion of a book, prayer and fellowship.  Each participant is matched with a mentor and they meet one on one at least once a month.  We believe discipleship of heart and mind is crucial to equipping and encouraging career women to be salt and light in their vocations.

You are invited to pray and consider joining us.  In order for you to make an informed and careful decision, here is some helpful information for the upcoming year—
September 2010 through May 2011:
•    One book per month required reading
•    Commitment to meet—
o    September 18th for our first meeting
o    October 15-17, 2010—mandatory Crosstrainers retreat at Osprey Point
o     9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month from November through May
•    Meet with a mentor once a month

We believe the group dynamics are well served by keeping the group number to about 12 mentees and several mentors.  To request an application, please contact Rebecca via e-mail at: cottondc1@yahoo.com.  We use the applications to match each participant with a mentor.  Application deadline is July 30, 2010.

As we trust the Lord to bring together the group of women, we look forward to what the Spirit will do in and through our group this next year.

Many blessings in Christ,
Cynthia Hutchinson

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From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Donations Needed
A Wider Circle, a small nonprofit Washington organization, dedicated to helping individuals and families lift themselves out of poverty, is urgently seeking basic household furniture to furnish the homes of families in need and those transitioning from homeless shelters. Won’t you please help by donating no longer needed beds, mattresses, cribs, strollers, chairs and tables in your home? Please contact the organization at (301) 608-3504 or by email at furnish@awidercircle.org to arrange for a pick-up of your donation. You may also drop off items if you prefer, 7 days a week, at our Center for Community Service, 9159-C Brookville Road, Silver Spring, MD.  Thank you for your support.

Romania Short Term Missions Trip
Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE) is offering a short term missions trip opportunity to Romania this fall in late September. The trip will provide a comprehensive look at the work of RCE and an opportunity to assist in the ministry. Those interested should contact Jim Perry at jperry@elmstreetdev.com or at (703) 734-9730.

Adult Education Classes for the Summer Session Begin This Sunday
Click here to see our upcoming summer session classes or pick up a brochure at the Information Center. The summer session begins on July 4th and runs through September 5th.

Are you ready for the Beach? Men’s Retreat on September 24-26
This year’s MPC Men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, Executive Director of Forging Bonds of Brotherhood Men’s Ministry. Gary will teach us on “Focus – How to overcome the ‘driven’ lifestyle, stay focused on Christ, lead at home and gain fresh energy for our mission.”  Click here to register online. Email Maximilian Riesenhuber or call  Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

August 27-29 is the Most Important Weekend in MPC’s Summer Schedule!
Why? The church-wide retreat! The opportunity to develop new and deep relationships is rare, especially in our city. But the retreat gives you an entire weekend to do just that. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. All ages and stages will be blessed, everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start. Information, details, and answers to all your questions (location, cost, childcare, etc.) will be circulated in the coming weeks – look out for the brochures and updates. But for now SAVE THE DATE!

Can You Help?
MPC missionary partner Nathaniel Adawonu and his family are interested visiting the D.C. area.  The Adawonu family attended MPC around 10 years ago before heading down to Florida. There he helps to guide a church planting ministry in western Africa.  The particulars of his request include housing Nathaniel and his wife, along with two boys aged 6 and 10, and a girl aged 6.  They will be flying to this area, so they would appreciate help in seeing some of the sites.  While the dates are not firm, their target dates are July 16-21.  If you are interested, please contact David Hammes at (703) 707-9377.

Harvest Pool Party
Join us this Sunday, July 4, as we celebrate America’s independence by eating grilled meats, frolicking in the pool and swinging from a tree. All these activities and more await you at the annual Harvest Pool Party. We’ll kick things off at 1pm at the Hutchinsons’ – 904 Golden Arrow Street, Great Falls, Va., 22066. Look for parking signs.

Harvest Presents
2010 Summer Concert Series
Featuring Harvest Songwriters
McLean Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
8:00pm – Free Admission

July 10 – Turning Corners Album Release
Christy Danner with special guest Matt Brown

August 14 – Hope is Rising A Vision of Worship
Kathryn Brunner and Andrew Bolden
with special guest Chris McGahey

Questions? Contact kathryn@mcleanpres.org
www.dcharvest.org

Internships Needed for Next Year’s Fellows!
The Fellows Leadership Team is currently searching for and setting up the workplace internships for next year’s Capital Fellows.  We currently have incoming Fellows interested in Medicine, Government/Politics, and Finance.  If you work in any of these areas and would be willing to advise or help the Fellows Work Placement Team as we search for internships in these fields, please contact either Martin Henning, the Fellows Internship Placement Coordinator (703- 237-4189) or Bill Fullilove, the Fellows Program Director (703-581-2015).  Thanks for your help!

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information, email Jennifer Peters or call her at (703)256-4247. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at (703)394-0575.

Missions Coordinator Position Opening
Applications are being accepted for a part-time position (10 hours/week) as Missions Coordinator.  Those interested should submit resume to Nancy Niemeyer, Assistant to Dr. John Hutchinson.

Save the Date – September 25th
The Glimpses of Grace Women’s Breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to catch a glimpse of God at work in our midst and to connect with other women within MPC and surrounding church communities.  This fall, Jane Fuller, president of Assist Crisis Pregnancy Center in Annandale, will be sharing her own personal testimony of God’s grace and forgiveness and the journey that brought her to the ministry of Assist.  Please consider joining us for this special event, and mark your calendar now for Saturday, September 25, 9-10:30am.  If you have questions or would like to lend a helping hand with the event, please email Marjorie Mitchell or Jessie Lease.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during a Sunday morning worship service.  If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Romania Short Term Missions Trip
Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE) is offering a short term missions trip opportunity to Romania this fall in late September. The trip will provide a comprehensive look at the work of RCE and an opportunity to assist in the ministry. Those interested should email Jim Perry or call him at (703) 734-9730.

Important Information from MPC’s Finance Office
June is the last month of MPC’s fiscal year.  All reimbursable expenses incurred in June (or earlier) need to be submitted to the finance office no later than June 30.  Expenses submitted after June 30 will be paid from the new fiscal year budget, resulting in fewer funds available for the new ministry year.  Ministry leaders – please make sure all of your volunteers have submitted authorized expenses for reimbursement by the deadline. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please contact Jean Johnson or call her at (703)394-0569.

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Adult Education Classes for the Summer Session Begin Soon
Click here to see our upcoming summer session classes or pick up a brochure at the Information Center. The summer session begins on July 4th and runs through September 5th.

Are you ready for the Beach? Men’s Retreat on September 24-26
This year’s MPC Men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, topic TBA. Click here to register online. Email Maximilian Riesenhuber or call  Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

August 27-29 is the Most Important Weekend in MPC’s Summer Schedule!
Why? The church-wide retreat! The opportunity to develop new and deep relationships is rare, especially in our city. But the retreat gives you an entire weekend to do just that. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. All ages and stages will be blessed, everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start. Information, details, and answers to all your questions (location, cost, childcare, etc.) will be circulated in the coming weeks – look out for the brochures and updates. But for now SAVE THE DATE!

Can You Help?
MPC missionary partner Nathaniel Adawonu and his family are interested visiting the D.C. area.  The Adawonu family attended MPC around 10 years ago before heading down to Florida. There he helps to guide a church planting ministry in western Africa.  The particulars of his request include housing Nathaniel and his wife, along with two boys aged 6 and 10, and a girl aged 6.  They will be flying to this area, so they would appreciate help in seeing some of the sites.  While the dates are not firm, their target dates are July 16-21.  If you are interested, please contact David Hammes at (703) 707-9377.

Harvest Presents
2010 Summer Concert Series
Featuring Harvest Songwriters
McLean Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall
8:00pm

July 10 – Turning Corners Album Release
Christy Danner with special guest Matt Brown

August 14 – Hope is Rising A Vision of Worship
Kathryn Brunner and Andrew Bolden
with special guest Chris McGahey

Questions? Contact kathryn@mcleanpres.org

Internships Needed for Next Year’s Fellows!
The Fellows Leadership Team is currently searching for and setting up the workplace internships for next year’s Capital Fellows.  We currently have incoming Fellows interested in Medicine, Government/Politics, and Finance.  If you work in any of these areas and would be willing to advise or help the Fellows Work Placement Team as we search for internships in these fields, please contact either Martin Henning, the Fellows Internship Placement Coordinator (703- 237-4189) or Bill Fullilove, the Fellows Program Director (703-581-2015).  Thanks for your help!

Looking for an Opportunity to Serve?
Summer Sunday School is right around the corner and this wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids needs you! We are seeking teachers, assistants and music leaders for all classes—from 4-year-olds to 5th grade. The summer term is July 4-September 5 and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please contact Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information, email Jennifer Peters or call her at (703)256-4247. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at (703)394-0575.

Missions Coordinator Position Opening
Applications are being accepted for a part-time position (10 hours/week) as Missions Coordinator.  Those interested should submit resume to Nancy Niemeyer, Assistant to Dr. John Hutchinson.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during a Sunday morning worship service.  If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

VBS Update
MPC will be running “High Seas Expedition” July 12-16 from 9:30am -12:30pm.  Preschool is full, but we have space available for rising 1st through rising 3rd graders.  Online registrations will be accepted through June 30.  Space permitting, we will continue to accept hard copy and phone registrations until July 11th.  Registration forms are located at our ministry table in the Tower Entrance and can be mailed or hand-delivered to the church office.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

FCA Power Camp  (June 28th – July 2nd )
Your 8 thru 12 year-old won’t want to miss Northern Virginia’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes Power Camp at Key Middle School  (6402 Franconia RD Springfield VA 22150). Local High School Christian coaches and athletes coach your child athletically and spiritually (7 sports offered).  Go to www.novafca.org or call (703)225-0070 for info on all FCA camps.

Romania Short Term Missions Trip
Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE) is offering a short term missions trip opportunity to Romania this fall in late September. The trip will provide a comprehensive look at the work of RCE and an opportunity to assist in the ministry. Those interested should email Jim Perry or call him at (703) 734-9730.

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Important Information from MPC’s Finance Office
June is the last month of MPC’s fiscal year.  All reimbursable expenses incurred in June (or earlier) need to be submitted to the finance office no later than June 30.  Expenses submitted after June 30 will be paid from the new fiscal year budget, resulting in fewer funds available for the new ministry year.  Ministry leaders – please make sure all of your volunteers have submitted authorized expenses for reimbursement by the deadline. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. Any questions, please email Jean Johnson or call her at (703)394-0569.

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Adult Education Classes for the Summer Session Begin Soon
Click here to see our upcoming summer session classes. The summer session begins on July 4th and runs through September 5th.

Are You Ready to Advance? Men’s Retreat September 24-26–Save the Dates!
This year’s MPC men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, topic TBA. Click here to register. Contact Maximilian Riesenhuber or Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

August 27-29 is the Most Important Weekend in MPC’s Summer Schedule!
Why? The church-wide retreat! The opportunity to develop new and deep relationships is rare, especially in our city. But the retreat gives you an entire weekend to do just that. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. All ages and stages will be blessed, everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start. Information, details, and answers to all your questions (location, cost, childcare, etc.) will be circulated in the coming weeks – look out for the brochures and updates. But for now SAVE THE DATE!

Interested in changing the culture, the politics, the fabric of our world?
A 9:30am Sunday School book discussion class based on “To Change the World” by James Davison Hunter, UVA Professor, will be offered this summer, beginning June 20th.   One reviewer described this new book as follows:  “It is groundbreaking, it is comprehensive, and it is visionary. Above all, it is wise, both sociologically and theologically. No Christian entrusted with institutional leadership or cultural power should miss the chance to read it. It will be provoking better Christian conversations about culture for years to come.”  A significant amount of reading will be needed each week to realistically participate in the discussion.  Bill Fullilove, Horace Lamb and the Purcells (Frank and Chris) will facilitate the discussion.  If interested, email Horace soon.  For more information about the book click here.

Kids for the King Needs You
The children’s choir, Kids for the King, will need a new accompanist starting in September. If you are gifted in this way and would consider serving this thriving ministry, please email Pam Burns or call her at (703)385-7665 to discuss details. Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons 4-5:15pm Sept-April. An adult or skilled teen student would be welcomed.

Looking for an Opportunity to Serve?
Summer Sunday School is right around the corner and this wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids needs you! We are seeking teachers, assistants and music leaders for all classes—from 4-year-olds to 5th grade. The summer term is June 27-September 5 and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at  (205)253-0338.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information, contact Jennifer Peters at (703)256-4247 or via email. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at (703)394-0575.

Missions Coordinator Position Opening
Applications are being accepted for a part-time position (10 hours/week) as Missions Coordinator.  Those interested should submit resume to Nancy Niemeyer, Assistant to Dr. John Hutchinson.

Registration Has Been Extended For Una Gran Fiesta
Join us for an evening of Caribbean culture this Saturday, June 19th at 8 pm in the MPC Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Harvest mission team headed to the Caribbean this summer.  We’ll enjoy Caribbean dessert and live music, and hear from past and future mission teams about the awesome work God is doing in that part of the world. Tickets are $20 – proceeds will go directly to our partner church in the capital city. Childcare will be provided. Click here to register.

Special Event Hostess Open
We currently have an opening in a (paid) service position for people who like to help others! This position works with the person responsible for a special event to help ensure they have the resources needed for their event and to ensure the policies/procedures of MPC are respected. This position is supported by the MPC Event Coordinator and is NOT responsible for making an event happen!  (This position does not support weddings/receptions or church-wide events). If you would like to be considered for this important service role, please email Diane Hutchinson, Director of Ministry Operations, for more information or call her at (703)394-0572.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during the 9:15am Sunday morning worship service.
If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

VBS is Coming!
In four short weeks VBS will be here. We praise God for how He is blessing the efforts of the volunteers that have been planning for VBS. We have had a tremendous response to VBS and our preschool classrooms are filled. Therefore, due to space constraints, we can’t register any more preschool age children. We still have some slots available for rising 1st  thru 3rd graders. Register now because space is limited! Click here to register or pick up a registration form at the Children’s Ministry Welcome Desk.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Romania Short Term Missions Trip
Romanian Christian Enterprises (RCE) is offering a short term missions trip opportunity to Romania this fall in late September. The trip will provide a comprehensive look at the work of RCE and an opportunity to assist in the ministry. Those interested should email Jim Perry or call him at (703)734-9730.

Are You Ready to Advance? Men’s Retreat September 24-26–Save the Dates!
This year’s MPC men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, topic TBA. Registration is now open on the MPC website. Email Maximilian Riesenhuber  or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

August 27-29 is the Most Important Weekend in MPC’s Summer Schedule!
Why? The church-wide retreat! The opportunity to develop new and deep relationships is rare, especially in our city. But the retreat gives you an entire weekend to do just that. Get connected to the amazing folks you’ve only ever passed in the hallways, be refreshed by the change of scenery, be encouraged by some powerful gospel content, and have an absolute blast while doing so. All ages and stages will be blessed, everyone is encouraged to attend. If you’ve never been before, this is the year to start. Information, details, and answers to all your questions (location, cost, childcare, etc.) will be circulated in the coming weeks – look out for the brochures and updates. But for now SAVE THE DATE!

Blood Drive
Thank you to all who donated at the blood drive Saturday sponsored by Eagle Scout Cameron Welke. It was a big success and we collected our projected amount of blood and it is now being used to help save lives in the D.C. area.

Come Sing
The Chancel Choir is seeking new members to fill spots of singers who have moved away in recent years. Come sing with the choir in July for ‘Summer Choir’ and get a taste of the joy it is to help lead in worship. We gather at 8:45am Sunday mornings in July (except July 4) and sing the anthem for that day. There are no weekly rehearsals and no robes are worn. Email Pam Burns for information and consider using your gifts to serve in this vital ministry at MPC.

Interested in changing the culture, the politics, the fabric of our world?
A 9:30am Sunday School book discussion class based on “To Change the World” by James Davison Hunter, UVA Professor, will be offered this summer, beginning June 20th.   One reviewer described this new book as follows:  “It is groundbreaking, it is comprehensive, and it is visionary. Above all, it is wise, both sociologically and theologically. No Christian entrusted with institutional leadership or cultural power should miss the chance to read it. It will be provoking better Christian conversations about culture for years to come.”  A significant amount of reading will be needed each week to realistically participate in the discussion.  Bill Fullilove, Horace Lamb and the Purcells (Frank and Chris) will facilitate the discussion.  If interested, email Horace soon.  For more information about the book, click here.

Kids for the King Needs You
The children’s choir, Kids for the King, will need a new accompanist starting in September. If you are gifted in this way and would consider serving this thriving ministry, please email Pam Burns or call her at (703)385-7665 to discuss details. Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons 4-5:15pm Sept-April. An adult or skilled teen student would be welcomed.

Looking for an Opportunity to Serve?
Summer Sunday School is right around the corner, and this wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids needs you! We are seeking teachers, assistants and music leaders for all classes—from 4-year-olds to 5th grade. The summer term is June 27-September 5 and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Registration Open Now!
If you are a mother of preschoolers (ages newborn – Kindergarten), you are warmly invited to join us for the 2010-2011 MOPS season!  Our theme for the coming year is Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering and we hope you will join us in celebrating and embracing all that is involved in the motherhood experience.  Care Groups will be formed in August, so please register as soon as possible!  Forms are available at the Information Center and on our website.  For more info, email Patricia Vane.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information, email Jennifer Peters or call her at (703)256-4247. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Parent Support Group
MPC is beginning a parent support group for parents of 7th-12th grade students.  The group will meet at MPC every other Wednesday evening from 7:30pm-9:30pm beginning June 16th for 10 sessions.  Cathy and Ed Lawless will lead the group.  The meetings will be modeled after the Parenting Workshop presented at MPC on March 13th by the Lay Counselor Institute. The parent support group will utilize the book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” as the basis for activities, journaling and discussion. Click here to register online. Call Carolyn Sinclair with questions or for more information at (703)394-0568.

Performing Arts Camp Needs
Summer is just around the corner and along with summer Kingdom Kids offers a few great camps each year! One of these camps is a drama camp for rising 3rd grade to rising 6th grade children. In order to host this great camp we have two important needs for the Kidshine staff for the week of August 15th-22nd. The biggest need is for a host family. We need a gracious family to offer space in their home for three women for the duration of the week. In addition to that we will need someone to volunteer a car that isn’t used much, so the women will be able to get from their host family’s home to the church each day. If you are interested in helping us out with one or both of these significant needs please email Billy Robinson or call him at  (703)394-0575.

Special Event Hostess Position Open
We currently have an opening in a (paid) service position for people who like to help others! This position works with the person responsible for a special event to help ensure they have the resources needed for their event and to ensure the policies/procedures of MPC are respected. This position is supported by the MPC Event Coordinator and is NOT responsible for making an event happen!  (This position does not support weddings/receptions or church-wide events). If you would like to be considered for this important service role, please email Diane Hutchinson, Director of Ministry Operations, for more information or call her at (703)394-0572.

Una Gran Fiesta
Register here by June 14th to join us for an evening of Caribbean culture on June 19th at 8 pm in the MPC Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Harvest mission team headed to the Caribbean this summer.  We’ll enjoy Caribbean dessert and live music, and hear from past and future mission teams about the awesome work God is doing in that part of the world. Tickets are $20 – proceeds will go directly to our partner church in the capital city.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during the 9:15am Sunday morning worship service. If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

No announcements this week.

Are You Ready to Advance? Men’s Retreat September 24-26–Save The Dates!
This year’s MPC Men’s retreat will be held on September 24-26. All men are invited! We’ll be staying again at a beach house near Fenwick Island, DE. Our speaker will be Gary Yagel, topic TBA. Registration will open in July. Email Maximilian Riesenhuber or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881 for more information.

Blood Drive (This Saturday, June 5)
Dear Churchgoers, for his Eagle Scout Service Project, MPC member Cameron Welke will be holding a blood drive this Saturday, June 5 at McLean Presbyterian Church from 9am – 3pm. The Sponsor Code for this drive is 16633. For your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here. More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Please show your support and schedule your donation today. Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact Cameron at (703)591-3021.

Boulders Sunday School Class (2-year-olds)
If you have a passion and love for children and are looking for a way to serve within MPC, I have a perfect place for you.  Our new two-year-old class needs a teacher every week during the 9:15am service.  The curriculum is simple and the children are a delight to be with.  If you are interested, please email Melanie Janetsky or call her at (703)394-0576.

Call for Nominations for the Board of Women
Nominations are now being accepted for MPC’s Board of Women. The Board was established by the Session in 2005 and functions to encourage women to live out Titus 2:3-5, to serve as a committee to address women’s concerns and to complement the ordained leadership of the church by serving as liaisons to the church leadership committees. The Board’s objectives are two-fold: serving women and engaging women in service. Nominees must be MPC members for at least one year. Training begins in the fall, with examination and confirmation by the Session in early 2011; Board members serve for up to two 3-year consecutive terms. You are encouraged to submit nominations using forms available in the Tower Entrance – the nomination period closes June 6 (this Sunday).

Come Sing
The Chancel Choir is seeking new members to fill spots of singers who have moved away in recent years. Come sing with the choir in July for ‘Summer Choir’ and get a taste of the joy it is to help lead in worship. We gather at 8:45am Sunday mornings in July (except July 4) and sing the anthem for that day. There are no weekly rehearsals and no robes are worn. Email Pam Burns for information and consider using your gifts to serve in this vital ministry at MPC.

Congregational Dinner & Meeting
Please join us for our annual Congregational meeting on Thursday, June 10, which is called for the following two purposes: 1) Presenting the fiscal ministry year budget for 2010-2011. According to MPC bylaws, the Session cannot approve the annual budget until it has been presented to the congregation. 2) Acting on a motion recommended by the Session regarding the approval of pastoral compensation. The meeting will be preceded by a pizza dinner which will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 7pm. RSVP for the dinner is mandatory – click here to RSVP. RSVP for childcare (infants-3rd grade) during the meeting is also required – click here to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP for the dinner and childcare is this Sunday, June 6. No RSVP is required to attend the meeting which will begin at approximately 7:45pm.

Help Still Needed for the Congregational Dinner
The Congregational Dinner is on Thursday, June 10th and your help is needed! As in years past, a pizza dinner will be served, but MPC’s Hospitality Chairs (April Bailey and Betsy Walker) need your help before, during, and after the dinner. We’ll be setting up the room before, serving congregants dinner during, and cleaning up afterward. This is an easy event to help with – would you please help us? Please email April Bailey to let her know which shift you would like to work.

Volunteers Needed:
Set-up (6pm–7pm) – still need 5 volunteers
Serving/Replenishing (7pm–7:45pm) – still need 5 volunteers
Clean-up (8:30pm–9pm) – still need 6 volunteers

Interested in changing the culture, the politics, the fabric of our world?
We are considering offering a summer Sunday School book discussion class based on To Change the World by James Davison Hunter, UVA Sociology Professor.  One reviewer described this new book as follows:  “It is groundbreaking, it is comprehensive, and it is visionary. Above all, it is wise, both sociologically and theologically. No Christian entrusted with institutional leadership or cultural power should miss the chance to read it. It will be provoking better Christian conversations about culture for years to come.”  This would be a true book discussion group, i.e. a significant amount of reading would be needed each week to realistically participate in the discussion.  The purpose of the class would be to consider Hunter’s perspective and not to necessarily promote his view in its entirety.  Bill Fullilove, Horace Lamb and Frank Purcell would facilitate the discussion.  If interested, email Horace.  If we have 12-15 who are interested, we will offer the class.

Kids for the King Needs You
The children’s choir, Kids for the King, will need a new accompanist starting in September. If you are gifted in this way and would consider serving this thriving ministry, please email Pam Burns or call her at (703)385-7665 to discuss details. Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons 4-5:15pm Sept-April. An adult or skilled teen student would be welcomed.

Ladies Night Out June 11
Looking to connect with other MPC women in a casual, relaxed atmosphere? Then save the date for Friday, June 11 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Women age 18 and older are invited to a lighthearted evening of fellowship. Come casual; bring a friend; mention it to your home fellowship group ladies. We’ll laugh and play games in the McLean Room, feature an inspiring chick flick in the Fellowship Hall, and encourage artisans to work on their handcraft projects while chatting. Chocolate and beverages provided; please bring a snack or fresh fruit to share. Email or call Jessie Lease at (703) 273-2161 to RSVP or if you have questions or need a ride.

Last Chance for VBS Donations
This is the last week to drop off donations for VBS at the ministry table at the Tower Entrance.  We are also accepting registrations and volunteers.  Please stop by for details or contact Jen Sargent at (703)531-1998.

Looking for an Opportunity to Serve?
Summer Sunday School is right around the corner, and this wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids needs you! We are seeking teachers, assistants and music leaders for all classes—from 4-year-olds to 5th grade. The summer term is June 27-September 5 and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Marriage Builders
We believe in a God who is kind beyond our wildest imaginings; a God who delights to find ways in which to bless us. And perhaps his greatest invention to this end is marriage. But marriage, as it turns out, is difficult! Our experience often doesn’t mirror God’s design.

Still reading? Then Marriage Builders might be for you! All our marriages could use a tune up; and this class is designed to do just that. Wherever your marriage is – struggling, perfectly happy or somewhere in-between – come join us as we cover a wide range of foundational and practical issues. Our goal is to learn how to do a better job of loving one another well that we might take our marriages to the next level.

Details: the class will be taught by Bill Fullilove, Carolyn Sinclair, and James Forsyth. We’ll meet for eight weeks from Sunday, June 6, during the 11am Sunday School hour. Spaces are limited so you must register online.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Registration Open Now!
If you are a mother of preschoolers (ages newborn – Kindergarten), you are warmly invited to join us for the 2010-2011 MOPS season!  Our theme for the coming year is Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering and we hope you will join us in celebrating and embracing all that is involved in the motherhood experience.  Care Groups will be formed in August, so please register as soon as possible!  Forms are available at the Information Center and on our website.  For more info, email Patricia Vane.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information contact Jennifer Peters at (703)256-4247 or via email. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Parent Support Group
MPC is beginning a parent support group for parents of 7th-12th grade students.  The group will meet here at MPC every other Wednesday evening from 7:30pm-9:30pm beginning June 16th.  The group will meet for 10 sessions.  Cathy and Ed Lawless will lead the group.  The meetings will be modeled after the Parenting Workshop presented at MPC on March 13th by the Lay Counselor Institute. The parents support group will utilize the book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” as the basis for activities, journaling and discussion. Click here to register online. Call Carolyn Sinclair with questions or for more information at (703)394-0568.

Special Event Hostess – We Need You!
We currently have an opening in a (paid) service position for people who like to help others! This position works with the person responsible for a special event to help ensure they have the resources needed for their event and to ensure the policies/procedures of MPC are respected. This position is supported by the MPC Event Coordinator and is NOT responsible for making an event happen!  (This position does not support weddings/receptions or church-wide events). If you would like to be considered for this important service role, please email Diane Hutchinson, Director of Ministry Operations, for more information or call her at (703)394-0572.

There is No Such Thing as a “Professional Prayer”
…so join those of us who are still learning at the Midweek Prayer Meeting each Wednesday at 7:30pm downstairs in Room 19.  It’s not only a time of meaningful ministry, but a great way to get to know others of various ages in this part of the body of Christ. We hope to see you soon!

Una Gran Fiesta
Join us for an evening of Caribbean culture on June 19th, at 8pm in the MPC Fellowship Hall, hosted by the Harvest mission team headed to the Caribbean this summer.  We’ll enjoy Caribbean dessert and music, and hear from past and future mission teams about the awesome work God is doing in that part of the world. Tickets are $20 – proceeds will go directly to our partner church in the capital city.  RSVP by June 14th online at www.dcharvest.org/missions.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during the 9:15am Sunday morning worship service.
If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Ambleside School Open House Booth
Ambleside (a Christ-centered school in Herndon, VA) is having an Admissions Open House Booth at our annual Shakespeare/Mayfair Festival on Friday, June 11th at 3pm.  Admission is free.  We’d love for you to join us, as well as visit our classrooms before the summer begins. Contact the school at (703)430-4034 to schedule a visit.  There is still space available in Kindergarten, 2nd & 3rd Grades, with limited space in other classes.  Ambleside School 1089 Liberty Meeting Court, Herndon VA 20170 www.Ambleside.org

Come and Pray with Us?
June 6th (this Sunday) is the Annual Day of Prayer for Children at High Risk. The Imprisoned Child is the theme for 2010.  Sunday afternoon from 3-4pm in the McLean Room there will be a prayer meeting sponsored by Oakseed Ministries. The prayers of God’s people are a powerful tool that God has given to extend His blessing and favor in our world. This one hour is one of the most important things you can do for a child in prison. This will be a user-friendly prayer meeting, especially designed for those who are coming to a prayer meeting for the first time.

June 12th Parenting Workshop: The Lay Counselor Institute (LCI) in Partnership with Hyde School
What is “the biggest job we’ll ever have?”  Many would agree the answer is “being a parent.”  But what does authentic Christian parenting look like?   What are our priorities as parents, and do our words match our actions?  Do we value truth over harmony?  Principles over rules?  Attitude over aptitude?  Scripture provides context for parenting far beyond a few well-known verses.  It is richly relational throughout and its implications, intimately applied to our own lives, will profoundly affect our parenting style.

Lay counselors trained and equipped by LCI often find that parenting concerns are one of the more common in the counseling setting.  Biblical counseling, practically applied to parenting, challenges counselors and parents alike.  To complement its ministry in support of lay counselors and the churches they serve, LCI has entered into partnership with Hyde Schools (www.hyde.edu) to sponsor and co-present Hyde’s “Biggest Job” parenting workshop.  As a non-sectarian, nationally recognized school founded in 1966 on the premise of family-based character education, Hyde operates boarding schools (grades 9-12) at Bath, ME, and Woodstock, CT, as well as several charter schools around the country.  Hyde’s long history of successes working with children and families, combined with LCI’s commitment to biblical counseling in local churches, presents a unique learning opportunity for both parents and counselors.

The workshop will be held on Saturday June 12th, from 9am to 1pm in Community Room B of McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182.  Registration is $60 per individual or $100 per couple.  Participants will receive Hyde’s book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” and an LCI outline notebook.  Register online at www.lciministry.org, or for more information contact LCI at thebiggestjob@verizon.net.

Blood Drive
Dear Churchgoers, for his Eagle Scout Service Project, MPC member Cameron Welke will be holding a blood drive on June 5 at McLean Presbyterian Church from 9am – 3pm. The Sponsor Code for this drive is 16633. For your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here.  More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Please show your support and schedule your donation today. Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact Cameron at (703) 591-3021.

Boulders Sunday School Class (2-year-olds)
If you have a passion and love for children and are looking for a way to serve within MPC, I have a perfect place for you.  Our new two-year-old class needs a teacher every week during the 9:15am service.  The curriculum is simple and the children are a delight to be with.  If you are interested, please email Melanie Janetsky or call her at (703)394-0576.

Call for Nominations for the Board of Women
Nominations are now being accepted for MPC’s Board of Women. The Board was established by the Session in 2005 and functions to encourage women to live out Titus 2:3-5, to serve as a committee to address women’s concerns and to complement the ordained leadership of the church by serving as liaisons to the church leadership committees. The Board’s objectives are two-fold: serving women and engaging women in service. Nominees must be MPC members for at least one year. Training begins in the fall, with examination and confirmation by the Session in early 2011; Board members serve for up to two 3-year consecutive terms. You are encouraged to submit nominations using forms available in the Tower Entrance – the nomination period closes June 6.

Come Sing…
…the Chancel Choir is seeking new members to fill spots of singers who have moved away in recent years. Come sing with the choir in July for ‘Summer Choir’ and get a taste of the joy it is to help lead in worship. We gather at 8:45am Sunday mornings in July (except July 4) and sing the anthem for that day. There are no weekly rehearsals and no robes are worn. Email Pam Burns for information and consider using your gifts to serve in this vital ministry at MPC.

Come Visit the VBS Table at the Tower Entrance
We are accepting registrations, donations, and volunteers.  Please stop by the table at the Tower Entrance for details or contact Jen Sargent via email or call  (703)531-1998.

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Congregational Dinner & Meeting
Please join us for our annual Congregational meeting on Thursday, June 10, which is called for the following two purposes: 1) Presenting the fiscal ministry year budget for 2010-2011. According to MPC bylaws, the Session cannot approve the annual budget until it has been presented to the congregation. 2) Acting on a motion recommended by the Session regarding the approval of pastoral compensation. The meeting will be preceded by a pizza dinner which will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 7pm. RSVP for the dinner is mandatory – click here to RSVP. RSVP for childcare (infants-3rd grade) during the meeting is also required – click here to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP for the dinner and childcare is Sunday, June 6. No RSVP is required to attend the meeting which will begin at approximately 7:45pm.

Help Needed for the Congregational Dinner
The Congregational Dinner is on Thursday, June 10th and your help is needed! As in years past, a pizza dinner will be served, but MPC’s Hospitality Chairs (April Bailey and Betsy Walker) need your help before, during, and after the dinner. We’ll be setting up the room before, serving congregants dinner during, and cleaning up afterward. This is an easy event to help with – would you please help us? Please email April Bailey to let her know which shift you would like to work.

Volunteers Needed:
Set-up (6pm–7pm) – still need 6 volunteers
Serving/Replenishing (7pm–7:45pm) – still need 8 volunteers
Clean-up (8:30pm–9pm) – still need 6 volunteers

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Here is a Great Opportunity…
…for you to have a significant ministry without traveling anywhere.  Join our Associate Pastor, Butch Hardman, and others at Midweek Prayer Meeting each Wednesday evening at 7:30pm downstairs in Room 19 as we pray for needs both local and international.  It’s a small but warm and friendly group that has been meeting for years.  No experience required. We hope you’ll join us.

Interested in changing the culture, the politics, the fabric of our world?
We are considering offering a summer Sunday School book discussion class based on To Change the World by James Davison Hunter, UVA Sociology Professor.  One reviewer described this new book as follows:  “It is groundbreaking, it is comprehensive, and it is visionary. Above all, it is wise, both sociologically and theologically. No Christian entrusted with institutional leadership or cultural power should miss the chance to read it. It will be provoking better Christian conversations about culture for years to come.”  This would be a true book discussion group, i.e. a significant amount of reading would be needed each week to realistically participate in the discussion.  The purpose of the class would be to consider Hunter’s perspective and not to necessarily promote his view in its entirety.  Bill Fullilove, Horace Lamb and Frank Purcell would facilitate the discussion.  If interested, email Horace Lamb.  If we have 12-15 who are interested, we will offer the class.

Kids for the King Needs You
The children’s choir, Kids for the King, will need a new accompanist starting in September. If you are gifted in this way and would consider serving this thriving ministry, please email Pam Burns or call her at (703) 385-7665 to discuss details. Rehearsals are held Sunday afternoons 4-5:15pm Sept-April. An adult or skilled teen student would be welcomed.

Looking for an Opportunity to Serve?
Summer Sunday School is right around the corner, and this wonderful ministry to our Kingdom Kids needs you! We are seeking teachers, assistants and music leaders for all classes—from 4-year-olds to 5th grade. The summer term is June 27-September 5, and we will work around your conflicts and vacation schedule. If you want to volunteer or learn more, please email Emily Rein or call her at (205)253-0338.

Marriage Builders
We believe in a God who is kind beyond our wildest imaginings; a God who delights to find ways in which to bless us. And perhaps his greatest invention to this end is marriage. But marriage, as it turns out, is difficult! Our experience often doesn’t mirror God’s design.

Still reading? Then Marriage Builders might be for you! All our marriages could use a tune up; and this class is designed to do just that. Wherever your marriage is – struggling, perfectly happy or somewhere in-between – come join us as we cover a wide range of foundational and practical issues. Our goal is to learn how to do a better job of loving one another well that we might take our marriages to the next level.

Details: the class will be taught by Bill Fullilove, Carolyn Sinclair, and James Forsyth. We’ll meet for eight weeks from Sunday, June 6, during the 11am Sunday School hour. Spaces are limited so you must register online.

Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Registration Open Now!
If you are a mother of preschoolers (ages newborn – Kindergarten), you are warmly invited to join us for the 2010-2011 MOPS season!  Our theme for the coming year is Momology: The Art and Science of Mothering and we hope you will join us in celebrating and embracing all that is involved in the motherhood experience.  Care Groups will be formed in August, so please register as soon as possible!  Forms are available at the Information Center and on our website.  For more info, email Patricia Vane.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information contact Jennifer Peters at 703-256-4247 or via email. The position starts in September but we ask that you please contact us now if interested.

Parent Support Group
MPC is beginning a parent support group for parents of 7th-12th grade students.  The group will meet here at MPC every other Wednesday evening from 7:30pm-9:30pm beginning June 16^th.  The group will meet for 10 sessions.  Cathy and Ed Lawless will lead the group.  The meetings will be modeled after the Parenting Workshop presented at MPC on March 13^th by the Lay Counselor Institute. The parents support group will utilize the book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” as the basis for activities, journaling and discussion. Click here to register online. Call Carolyn Sinclair with questions or for more information at (703)394-0568.

Special Event Hostess – We Need You!
We currently have an opening in a (paid) service position for people who like to help others! This position works with the person responsible for a special event to help ensure they have the resources needed for their event and to ensure the policies/procedures of MPC are respected. This position is supported by the MPC Event Coordinator and is NOT responsible for making an event happen!  (This position does not support weddings/receptions or church-wide events). If you would like to be considered for this important service role, please contact Diane Hutchinson, Director of Ministry Operations, for more information via email or (703)394-0572.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during the 9:15am Sunday morning worship service.
If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Ambleside School Open House Booth
Ambleside (a Christ-centered school in Herndon, VA) is having an Admissions Open House Booth at our annual Shakespeare/Mayfair Festival on Friday, June 11th at 3pm.  Admission is free.  We’d love for you to join us, as well as visit our classrooms before the summer begins. Contact the school at (703) 430-4034 to schedule a visit.  There is still space available in Kindergarten, 2nd & 3rd Grades, with limited space in other classes.  Ambleside School is located at 1089 Liberty Meeting Court, Herndon VA 20170.

East Coast Launch of Lily of the Valley Endeavor (LoVE)
LoVE is a non-profit organization created to help AIDS infected and affected children at Lily of the Valley Children’s Villages in South Africa – the heart of the AIDS pandemic – and to create awareness in the USA. Mickey and Michelle Konson are launching LoVE on the East Coast on Thursday,  June 3 from  7–9pm at the Capital One Atrium, 1680 Capital One Drive, McLean VA 22101. Ken Walton, the C.O.O. of the orphanages will be speaking about the reality and challenges faced at the orphanages.  Hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served, South African art will be on display and two paintings by South African Christian artists will be auctioned.  Please email Michelle at with any questions.

June 12th Parenting Workshop: The Lay Counselor Institute (LCI) in Partnership with Hyde School
What is “the biggest job we’ll ever have?”  Many would agree the answer is “being a parent.”  But what does authentic Christian parenting look like?   What are our priorities as parents, and do our words match our actions?  Do we value truth over harmony?  Principles over rules?  Attitude over aptitude?  Scripture provides context for parenting far beyond a few well-known verses.  It is richly relational throughout and its implications, intimately applied to our own lives, will profoundly affect our parenting style.

Lay counselors trained and equipped by LCI often find that parenting concerns are one of the more common in the counseling setting.  Biblical counseling, practically applied to parenting, challenges counselors and parents alike.  To complement its ministry in support of lay counselors and the churches they serve, LCI has entered into partnership with Hyde Schools (www.hyde.edu) to sponsor and co-present Hyde’s “Biggest Job” parenting workshop.  As a non-sectarian, nationally recognized school founded in 1966 on the premise of family-based character education, Hyde operates boarding schools (grades 9-12) at Bath, ME, and Woodstock, CT, as well as several charter schools around the country.  Hyde’s long history of successes working with children and families, combined with LCI’s commitment to biblical counseling in local churches, presents a unique learning opportunity for both parents and counselors.

The workshop will be held on Saturday June 12th, from 9am to 1pm in Community Room B of McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182.  Registration is $60 per individual or $100 per couple.  Participants will receive Hyde’s book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” and an LCI outline notebook.  Register online at www.lciministry.org, or for more information contact LCI at thebiggestjob@verizon.net.

BBQ for BELIZE MISSIONS
Do you like BBQ pork?  What about BBQ pork smoked for 8hrs and then served with a secret southern sauce? Then this Sunday, May 23rd is gonna be your new favorite day.  The very first annual “BBQ for Belize” will be taking place right after the 11am service this Sunday, May 23rd.  Come find us in the Grand Foyer (lower level) or Upper Foyer (upper level) and support the Sr. High Breakthrough Belize Missions team by eating some of the best BBQ pork that you’ve ever put in your mouth. Master BBQ Chefs Ed Sinclair and Derrick Harris will be applying their secret dry rub recipe to the pork and then slow cooking it for 8hrs.  Couple that with a secret southern sauce and you’re left with a BBQ sensation.  $10 will buy you a meal which will include a barbecue sandwich, side of secret sauce, chips, coleslaw, and a drink.  All meals will be served “to go” and all proceeds will go towards the cost of sending our 11th and 12th grade students to Belize this coming July 17-25, 2010 for the Belize Missions Trip.  This food will be….AWESOME.  There’s only enough food for 250 people, so get it while you can. (First come, First served till we run out of food)  Of course, any donations are appreciated…whether or not you eat BBQ :)

Blood Drive
Dear Churchgoers, for his Eagle Scout Service Project, MPC member Cameron Welke will be holding a blood drive on June 5 at McLean Presbyterian Church from 9am – 3pm. The Sponsor Code for this drive is 16633. For your convenience we are offering the ability to schedule your appointment online by clicking here. A sign-up sheet will also be available in the Tower Entrance on Sunday, May 23. More than 1 million new people are diagnosed with cancer each year. Many of them will need blood, sometimes daily, during their chemotherapy treatment. Please show your support and schedule your donation today. Thank you for your participation. If you have any questions, please contact Cameron at (703) 591-3021.

Boulders Sunday School Class (2-year-olds)
If you have a passion and love for children and are looking for a way to serve within MPC, I have a perfect place for you.  Our new two-year-old class needs a teacher every week during the 9:15am service.  The curriculum is simple and the children are a delight to be with.  If you are interested, please email Melanie Janetsky or call her at (703)394-0576.

Call for Nominations for the Board of Women
Nominations are now being accepted for MPC’s Board of Women. The Board was established by the Session in 2005 and functions to encourage women to live out Titus 2:3-5, to serve as a committee to address women’s concerns and to complement the ordained leadership of the church by serving as liaisons to the church leadership committees. The Board’s objectives are two-fold: serving women and engaging women in service. Nominees must be MPC members for at least one year. Training begins in the fall, with examination and confirmation by the Session in early 2011; Board members serve for up to two 3-year consecutive terms. You are encouraged to submit nominations using forms available in the Tower Entrance – the nomination period closes June 6.

Children’s Recital This Sunday, May 23 at 1pm
Buy your BBQ lunch from the youth group and then head to the Fellowship Hall for a 30-minute recital of music by some of our children on piano and violin.

Come Visit the VBS Table at the Tower Entrance
We are accepting registrations, donations, and volunteers.  We have a particular need for rising 9th graders-adults to be crew leaders.  Please stop by the table at the Tower Entrance for details, or email Jen Sargent or call her at (703)531-1998.

Congregational Dinner & Meeting
Please join us for our annual Congregational meeting on Thursday, June 10, which is called for the purpose of presenting the fiscal ministry year budget for 2010-2011. According to MPC bylaws, the Session cannot approve the annual budget until it has been presented to the congregation. The meeting will be preceded by a pizza dinner which will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 7pm. RSVP for the dinner is mandatory – click here to RSVP. RSVP for childcare (infants-3rd grade) during the meeting is also required – click here to RSVP. The deadline to RSVP for the dinner and childcare is Sunday, June 6. No RSVP is required to attend the meeting which will begin at approx. 7:45pm.

Help Needed for the Congregational Dinner
The Congregational Dinner is on Thursday, June 10th and your help is needed! As in years past, a pizza dinner will be served, but MPC’s Hospitality Chairs (April Bailey and Betsy Walker) need your help before, during, and after the dinner. We’ll be setting up the room before, serving congregants dinner during, and cleaning up afterward. This is an easy event to help with – would you please help us? Please email April Bailey to let her know which shift you would like to work.

Volunteers Needed:
Set-up (6pm–7pm) – need 6 volunteers
Serving/Replenishing (7pm–7:45pm) – need 8 volunteers
Clean-up (8:30pm–9pm) – need 6 volunteers

Interested in changing the culture, the politics, the fabric of our world?
We are considering offering a summer Sunday School book discussion class based on To Change the World by James Davison Hunter, UVA Sociology Professor.  One reviewer described this new book as follows:  “It is groundbreaking, it is comprehensive, and it is visionary. Above all, it is wise, both sociologically and theologically. No Christian entrusted with institutional leadership or cultural power should miss the chance to read it. It will be provoking better Christian conversations about culture for years to come.”  This would be a true book discussion group, i.e. a significant amount of reading would be needed each week to realistically participate in the discussion.  The purpose of the class would be to consider Hunter’s perspective and not to necessarily promote his view in its entirety.  Bill Fullilove, Horace Lamb and Frank Purcell would facilitate the discussion.  If interested, email Horace Lamb.  If we have 12-15 who are interested, we will offer the class.

Open (Non-staff) Position: Childcare Director for MPC’s English as a Second Language Program
The ESL childcare program runs Wednesday mornings during the school year in order that ESL students and teachers with preschoolers can attend classes. Curriculum and administrative materials are available. This is a paid, part-time position and you can bring your own preschoolers. Requirements: a heart for internationals, a love of children, and a desire to share Christ’s love and the Great News. For more information email Jennifer Peters at (703) 256-4247 or via email. The position starts in September but please contact me now if interested.

Ushers for Sunday Worship Still Needed!
We are still short a few ushers to serve once a month during the 9:15am Sunday morning worship service.
If you are interested in joining an usher team and are a member of MPC, please email John Bouma or call (703) 425-6555 for more information.

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

June 12th Parenting Workshop: The Lay Counselor Institute (LCI) in Partnership with Hyde School
What is “the biggest job we’ll ever have?”  Many would agree the answer is “being a parent.”  But what does authentic Christian parenting look like?   What are our priorities as parents, and do our words match our actions?  Do we value truth over harmony?  Principles over rules?  Attitude over aptitude?  Scripture provides context for parenting far beyond a few well-known verses.  It is richly relational throughout and its implications, intimately applied to our own lives, will profoundly affect our parenting style.

Lay counselors trained and equipped by LCI often find that parenting concerns are one of the more common in the counseling setting.  Biblical counseling, practically applied to parenting, challenges counselors and parents alike.  To complement its ministry in support of lay counselors and the churches they serve, LCI has entered into partnership with Hyde Schools (www.hyde.edu) to sponsor and co-present Hyde’s “Biggest Job” parenting workshop.  As a non-sectarian, nationally recognized school founded in 1966 on the premise of family-based character education, Hyde operates boarding schools (grades 9-12) at Bath, ME, and Woodstock, CT, as well as several charter schools around the country.  Hyde’s long history of successes working with children and families, combined with LCI’s commitment to biblical counseling in local churches, presents a unique learning opportunity for both parents and counselors.

The workshop will be held on Saturday June 12th, from 9am to 1pm in Community Room B of McLean Bible Church, 8925 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182.  Registration is $60 per individual or $100 per couple.  Participants will receive Hyde’s book “The Biggest Job We’ll Ever Have” and an LCI outline notebook.  Register online at www.lciministry.org, or for more information email LCI at thebiggestjob@verizon.net.