McLean Weekly for July 8

From the Ministries of MPC…

Summer Choir

Singers are welcome to come Sunday mornings in July to sing in the choir. Arrive at 8:45am to learn the anthem and sing in the services for that day, no weekly rehearsals, no robes are worn. Experience the rich blessings of leading God's people in worship and let's fill the loft. Come once or all five Sundays, whenever you are able.

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 3 and runs through September 4th.

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. This MPC leadership 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 2012; 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 nominations period closes on July 10. Please contact Rebecca Cotton if you have any questions about the Board of Women.

Harvest

Join Harvest this Sunday at 7pm as we continue the series "Forgetful God." As usual, a group will go to Gordon Biersch after Harvest for food, drinks and continued fellowship. Questions can be answered by checking out our website at www.dcharvest.org, or emailing Janice.

Lunch n' Seminar

MPC singles - please join us for our second Lunch n' Seminar on July 24 at 12:30pm in the McLean Room.  This month's topic will be "Building Relationships - how to have healthy good relationships with others."  Our presenter will be Carolyn Sinclair.  Lunch will be provided.  Please let us know if you require childcare.  RSVP to mpcsingles@yahoo.com. Our last get together was a resounding success!  Come meet other singles attending MPC and make some new friends!

The McLean Presbyterian Musicians Guild is Pleased to Present…

…"LoVE Songs", a concert of eclectic chamber music to benefit the LoVE, a South African AIDS orphanage.  The event will be held on Friday, July 29  at 7pm in our Fellowship Hall and will feature great local musicians.  Tickets are $10 at the door or may be purchased on LoVE's website.

MOPS

MOPS--Better Moms Make a Better World--Now enrolling for the 2011-2012 year.  Are you a Mom who needs to relax, rejuvenate, and connect with other women? Come join us for another exciting season where we discuss parenting, marriage and family issues.  Please register by July 22 to allow for childcare planning and group assignments. 
 
What is MOPS?  MOPS is a program for Mothers of Preschoolers (ages birth through Kindergarten) where teaching is based on Christian principles.  Teaching topics will include womanhood, parenting, marriage and family life.  The teaching topics encourage discussions in Care Groups where friendships begin to develop.  This is followed by a time in which creative skills are enhanced through crafts.
 
What is MOPPETS?  While the mother is participating in a morning planned just for her, her enrolled children are included in a separate program, MOPPETS, just for them.  All children enjoy playtime with nurturing caregivers.  For older children, the program also includes stories, crafts and songs.
 
When do we meet?  We will have two groups meeting on alternate Thursday mornings from 9:30am - 11:30am for a total of 16 meetings.  Meetings begin in late September and run through late May.  Confirmation of your registration will be sent in August.  Specific meeting dates will then be mailed to you in September.
 
Where do we meet? We meet at McLean Presbyterian Church, 1020 Balls Hill Road, McLean VA 22101.  
 
How do I Register?  Visit the MOPS page on our website to download the registration form. Mail registration form with your check made payable to MOPS/MPC to McLean Presbyterian Church.  For additional information, please contact Michelle Thompson or call her at (703)204-4432.

Career Women of MPC

Crosstrainers, a ministry to working women worshipping at MPC, begins its seventh year this fall.  The discipleship of our hearts and minds is crucial to equipping and encouraging career women to be salt and light in their vocations.  So, if you’re 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.  Then, each participant is also matched with a mentor and they meet one on one at least once a month.  
 
You’re 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 2011 through May 2012:
• One book per month required reading
• Commitment to meet—
  o September 10th for our first meeting
  o October 7-9—mandatory Crosstrainers retreat at Osprey Point in Maryland
  o  9 a.m.-12 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of every month from September through May
• Meet with a mentor once a month
 
We believe the group dynamics are well served by keeping the size to about 12 participants and several mentors.  To request an application, which is used primarily to match each participant with a mentor, please email Rebecca Cotton.  Application deadline is July 25, 2011.
 
As we trust the Lord to bring together this year's group of women, we look forward to what the Spirit will do in and through our group this next year.  
 
Many blessings in Christ,
The Crosstrainers Leadership

MPC Church Retreat is August 26-28!

We hope your summer plans will include joining fellow MPC’ers as we head back to Shrine Mont Lodge for our summer retreat August 26-28! Bill Clark, President of the Lay Counselor Institute, will be our speaker and will make for an encouraging and restorative time together. You’ll find a retreat brochure with registration information inside this Sunday’s worship bulletin, or you may click here to download a copy. You may also register online. If you have further questions or would like to help with the retreat, please contact Andy Laperriere or Mark Brooks.

Service Opportunities at MPC…

VBS Volunteers Still Needed!

Vacation Bible School begins this coming week (July 11 -15) and we are still in need of volunteers for all or part of the week.   Childcare is provided for volunteers with younger children.  Contact for more information: email Rebecca Edwards or call her at (202) 329-5681.

Churchwide Retreat Needs You!!

Children’s ministry is looking for a volunteer to direct the children’s program during the churchwide retreat the last weekend in August.  If you are interested and want to learn more about this opportunity to serve, please contact Melanie Janetsky.

Is It Filled?

Nope… we still have a need for 1-2 people to serve as Hospitality co-leaders! If the Lord is nudging you to respond, please contact Diane Hutchinson or call her at (703)394.0572 for more details!

Join the Welcome Team!

Would you like to join the Welcome Team? We are a team of folks who consist of greeters at our main doors and Information Center, and who serve to extend a warm, friendly greeting to all who enter McLean Presbyterian Church (MPC) and to provide assistance as necessary and appropriate. The Information Center, located on the upper level in the Tower entrance area, provides resources about MPC, its ministries and communities. If you are interested in joining the Welcome Team as a greeter, please email Bob Lease or call him at (703)273-2161.The typical service rotation is once per month (for one service).

From Our Friends Outside MPC…

Summer Volunteer Announcements – Assist Pregnancy Center

Would you like to help those who can’t help themselves? Many opportunities exist at the Center for your time, talent and treasures. For more info, call (703)354-7272 or contact us at volunteer@assistcpc.org.

Table Host’s Wanted! We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in inviting others who would like to learn about our mission at Assist Pregnancy Center for our upcoming 22nd Annual Fall Banquet. For more information, call (703)354-7272 or contact us at outreach@assistcpc.org.