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WHAT? We believe that joining a church is more than a formality. It is not simply a matter of adding our names to the church rolls. Rather, it is the process by which God places us in a local church family to love and to be loved. Thus, the church becomes the primary place where we worship the living God as a community, grow in our knowledge and love of the Lord, and exercise our gifts as we serve Him and serve one another.

WHO? According to the New Testament, if we belong to Christ, then we belong to His church. So then, the only requirement for membership in a PCA church is a credible profession of faith.

HOW? With this in mind, McLean Presbyterian Church strives to make the membership process as meaningful as possible. Joining MPC is a two-step process which begins with the three-week Discovering Grace class and is followed by our weekend Membership Seminar.

For more information about the membership process or to register for Discovering Grace or the Membership Seminar, please contact Ryann Craig, Membership Secretary, at ryann@mcleanpres.org or 703.394.0582.

Discovering Grace

Discovering Grace is a three-week study series focusing on the foundational truths of the Christian faith: Scripture, Creation, Sin, and Redemption. This class is a rewarding course of study regardless of your background: whether you are simply investigating the claims of Jesus or firmly convinced of them. It is also the required first step in the membership process.

Fall/Winter 2011
11am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
September 18
September 25
October 2

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
October 16
October 23
October 30

Winter/Spring 2012
11am, Discovering Grace (Session I)
February 5
February 12
February 19

9:15am, Discovering Grace (Session II)
March 11
March 18
April 1

Membership Seminar

prerequisite: Discovering Grace

This seminar presents an opportunity to explore the distinct beliefs, vision and ministry opportunities of MPC, while getting to know other newcomers. While required for those considering membership, this seminar carries no other obligation than a weekend of your time. This chance to “get acquainted” with John Hutchinson and the rest of our ministry leaders begins with dinner on Friday evening, and continues with a morning class on Saturday, and an evening class on Sunday.

The Membership Seminar includes the following topics:
The Purpose and Value of Christ’s Church (explored after dinner Friday evening)
McLean’s Mission and Ministry Values (described Saturday morning)
McLean’s Convictions and Character (studied Sunday morning)
McLean’s Opportunities to Serve Washington and the World (outlined Sunday evening by the various ministry directors and pastors who serve our community)

The Membership Seminar is designed to provide at least three opportunities, which we believe are essential for considering church membership:

• the opportunity to engage the Lord and His Word about the priority He places on the local church, and to seek His specific leading in your life regarding a church home;

• the opportunity to learn about the convictions and unique opportunities which shape the character of our life and ministry together at MPC; and

• the opportunity to meet the pastoral staff and ministry directors at MPC, as well as to deepen relationships with others in the Seminar who are walking this path with you.

Fall/Winter 2011
MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 1)
Friday, October 7, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, October 8, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, October 9, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, October 16 after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, October 23 both services – Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session 2)
Friday, November 4, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, November 5, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, November 6, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, November 13, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, November 20, both services – Presentation to the congregation

Winter/Spring 2012
MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session I)
Friday, February 24, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, February 25, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, February 26, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, March 4, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, March 11, both services – Presentation to the congregation

MEMBERSHIP SEMINAR (Session II)
Friday, April 13, 7-9:30pm, dinner provided
Saturday, April 14, 9-11am, breakfast provided
Sunday, April 15, 5-6:30pm
Sunday, April 22, after 11am service – New Member Interviews by Elders, lunch provided
Sunday, April 29, both services – Presentation to the congregation

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