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.