Upcoming Special Events
Covenant Children's Recital
Congregational Dinner & Meeting
McLean Weekly for April 22
From James...
History has had many momentous days. And today, Good Friday is one of those: “By the cross we know the gravity of sin and the greatness of God’s love toward us” (John Chrysostom). There is much here on which to reflect.
But even Good Friday isn’t the most important day. Why? Because it is followed by Easter Sunday! Easter Sunday is, quite simply, the most important day in history. “If Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile and you are still in your sins” (1 Cor 15:17). But Christ has been raised and so we – and all who look to him – are saved. Join us as we celebrate, have others join us too (click here!). This is the most important day in history. And it’s ours.
Finance Office
| general fund activity | 04/18/11 | fiscal year to date |
|---|---|---|
| Actual giving | $60,599 | $2,554,683 |
| Budgeted Giving | $60,160 | $2,400,404 |
| Giving over / (under) budget | $ 439 | $ 154,279 |
From the Ministries of MPC…
Spring Membership Directory Available
The spring edition of the MPC membership directory is now available! Stop by to pick up your copy at the Information Center!
ISO New Membership Secretary for MPC
We have an opening on our staff for a detail-oriented, organized, mature Christian to maintain church membership database for 1000+ members and provide administrative support for membership-related activities, including preparation of Shelby database reports and queries, preparation of membership class materials, and other membership-related and administrative tasks assigned by supervisor. Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, and database experience required. Shelby database experience helpful. 20 hrs/wk. Reference will be required from home church. Please contact Diane Hutchinson, Director of Ministry Operations, for more information or to submit your resume.
Brothers in Christ Men's Breakfast on May 7 - - "When your job changes you"
All men at MPC are invited to the next "Brothers in Christ" breakfast. Tom Pilsch will be teaching and leading us in a discussion titled "When your job changes you." We'll be meeting from 8 - 9:30am on Saturday, May 7, in the McLean Room for breakfast, worship, and fellowship. Tom's an entrepreneur with additional experience in a variety of fields, ranging from Young Life to Wall Street. He has just started a new venture, Read Green Books. To help us with the planning, RSVP's are appreciated - please email Fox Magee. For more information, please contact Bill Janis, Max Riesenhuber, or call Fox Magee at (703)861-5881. Come for the food, stay for the fellowship, and grow in faith!
Host the Coffee Table Free of Charge! (Hurry, offer ends June 30th)
Host the coffee table between now and the end of June and 100% of the donations will go to the featured MPC mission partner or ministry as Student Ministries will be reimbursing the cost of running the table. This is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness and provide a little additional support to MPC missionaries or ministries. For more information or to sign up for a date to host, please contact Kelley.
Time to Clean Out Lost & Found
Have you left an item behind at the church lately? Our Lost & Found cabinet, located on the lower level in the Kitchenette area, is once again overflowing with coffee mugs, jewelry, books, glasses, clothing, and more. Please stop by to see if your missing item(s) are there! The cabinet will be cleaned out after May 1.
Ladies Night Out – May 13
Looking to connect or deepen relationships with other MPC women? Friday, May 13, 7:30-10:30pm, provides a relaxed atmosphere for just that purpose. We’ll provide chocolate, beverages, a venue with board games, tables for crafting, supplies for an optional service project, and a room featuring a chic flick to spark additional conversations. You just have to show up, invite a friend or two, and/or encourage your Bible study women and those you know from MPC to meet you there that night. Plan now for Ladies’ Night Out! Questions? Contact Jessie Lease or call (703)273-2161.
Belize Mission Trip for Student Ministries
The Student Ministries Sr. High missions team will be returning to Bethany Presbyterian Church in Belize July 9-17 to do VBS, construction, and outreach with Pastor Rafael Ku. We will also be ministering to the church by taking supplies that the preschool and church have requested and we need your help! Please visit our Belize table in the Tower Entrance to sign up and see the donations needed. Thank you for your prayers and support of Student Ministries’ mission to Belize! **Save the Date--Belize BBQ May 22**
MPC Musicians' Guild Is Looking for New Members!
We are looking for members of McLean Presbyterian Church who are accomplished musicians that desire to serve the church and community. The MPC Musicians' Guild is a new ministry that will serve as a formal affiliation of musicians within the Body and add to the great musical performances of MPC. Please email musiciansguild@mcleanpres.org if you are interested.
Fellows Internships Needed
The Capital Fellows Program is looking for internships for next year's incoming class in the areas of law, non-profit, politics, marketing, corporate wellness, human resources, creative writing, screenwriting, family services and publishing. Internships are part-time and run from September 2011 - May 2012. If you are interested in hiring a Fellow or know of someone who might be interested, please contact Martin Henning (202) 374-0976 or Kim Mascher.
The Lamb Center Needs You
The Lamb Center (www.thelambcenter.org), a facility serving the poor and homeless in Fairfax County, is a MPC ministry partner. MPC is looking for Home Fellowship Groups to volunteer at the Lamb Center to serve food, do laundry, and/or engage in Bible study with Lamb Center guests. We'd like a commitment of two consecutive fourth Saturdays, 4.5 hours each time. Donations are welcome anytime! For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Nancy Stone.
Follow ‘McLean on a Mission’ on Facebook
Do you want to keep up with the latest missions news, events and prayer items at McLean? Then "Like" the ‘McLean on a Mission’ Facebook page. In addition to news items you can also find pictures from missions trips and links to many of our missions partners.
Service Opportunities at MPC…
Hospitality Leaders Needed
Is the Lord nudging you to consider serving as a co-leader of our Hospitality Team? After the Easter Reception our current leaders are stepping down and we will have no one to lead the following church-wide events: the Easter reception, the Congregational Dinner, the Hanging & Un-hanging of the Green, and the Christmas Concert reception. There is lots of volunteer help to support these events but we need leaders to make them happen. If the Lord has equipped you with skills necessary for this volunteer position, we would love to talk with you! Please email Diane Hutchinson or call her at (703)394-0572 for more information.
From Our Friends Outside MPC…
CSLI Free Seminar
Letters to Malcolm: C.S. Lewis on Prayer with Marjorie Mead, Associate Director, The Wade Center. The seminar will be held at The Falls Church on Friday evening, April 29 (7:30–9:30pm) and Saturday morning, April 30 (9am – noon). The Seminar is free of charge, but registration is required. For details and to register, please click here.
RCE Walk-Run-Roll-Bike-A-Thon – May 7
Please join RCE in its annual Walk-Run-Roll-Bike-A-Thon to support the rescued kids of RCE. Sponsor sheets are available online. At this walk, you will have an opportunity to meet our special guests from Romania - the Martin family. Ovidiu Martin is our director, Doina Martin leads our prevention programs that reach out to poor children, and they will be joined by their three daughters. This event begins on Saturday, May 7, from 9am - 1pm (registration begins at 8:45am) at the Temporary Road Pavilion (at the corner of North Shore and Temporary Road) in Reston, VA.
RCE Luncheon – May 8
On Sunday, May 8, RCE will host a lunch in the Multi-purpose Room after the second service. Our special guests will be Ovidiu Martin and his family. Please join us to find out the latest news of RCE and hear the many ways that God works through this ministry. No rsvp necessary.