Sunday, February 1, 2015

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The Day Jesus Tackled a TsunamiMark 4:35-41

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Taught by Executive Pastor Dave SteaneWednesdays, February 4-March 256:30 PM | Summit RoomThis Week’s Topic: Nicodemus: The Second Birth ( John 3:1-21)

Dave’s Bible Study

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This laid-back, open-minded group of late 20s to late 30s studies topics related to the Bible and marriage.

Some have started families and others are just enjoying being married. They spend time together in God’s Word on Sunday mornings, and also make time for socials and laughs!

Sundays, 11:15 AM | Room 122Stop by, or shoot us an email! Josh & Hattie Noworatzky, hattielong_123@yahoo.com

Today in All ServicesMDPC Youth is assisting in taking up today’s second offering supporting Houston Food Bank, a long-time MDPC ministry partner and the nation’s largest Feeding America food bank.

Help them transform Super Bowl Sunday into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving!

Six gifts of rest from God to you A six-week Bible Study during Lent, beginning February 22

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11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org | 713-782-1710

Coordinating Team Mauricio Chacón | Associate Pastor for FuenteHoward Edington | Interim Senior PastorBrandon Gaide | Associate Pastor for Next GenGinny Glass | Communications & Media Dir.Meliza Gómez | Contemporary Music Dir.Luke Gordon | Youth Ministries Dir.Charles Hausmann | Traditional Music Dir.Kristin Huffman | Associate Pastor for OutreachBrett Hurst | Relationships MinisterGena Kooken | Sr. Leadership Ministry Coor.Rick Myers | Associate Pastor for CaringRachel Poysky | Children’s Ministries Dir.Becky Riggs | Business AdministratorDave Steane | Executive Pastor & Head of StaffKathryn White | Coordinating Music Dir.Karen Winship | Human Resources Dir.

Dave Peterson | Pastor Emeritus Gary Bowker | Pastor Emeritus

MDPC FoundationFor information, contact Business Administrator Becky Riggs at briggs@mdpc.org or 713-953-2570.

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Praises and PrayersThe White Rose is given in memory of: •BettyGaetz,whopassedawayJanuary6,2015.•JoeWilliamswhopassedawayJanuary17,2015.•TomHorton,whopassedawayJanuary19,2015.•JohnYoung,whopassedawayJanuary20,2015.

The Red Rose is given in honor of: •ChaseKyleCanfield,bornDecember5,2014,toKyleandElizabethCanfield.HeisthegrandsonofJanaandChaseCanfield.

•AndrewKrcCanfield,bornDecember22,2014,toWillandBlairCanfield.HeisthegrandsonofJanaandChaseCanfield.

Ministry PartnersPray for these MDPC partners working to make a difference in the lives of others:

Be An Angel wasstartedin1986byaparent at T.H. Rogers School to improve the quality of life for children living with multiple disabilities or profound deafness. It provides adaptive equipment, school programs, and specialized services. beanangel.org

The Beacon provides hot meals, showers, laundry service, and case management to over 600 clients each day. These essential services meet both the most basic and critical needs of Houston under-served and homeless clients. beaconhomeless.org

MDPC Field Partners Steve and Barbara Johnson serve through Youth With a Mis-sion, a ministry of evangelism, training, relief,anddevelopment.TheJohnsonsoperate a coffeehouse in Budapest, Hun-gary, that serves as an evangelism center, reaching out with music and conversation that sparks spiritual discussion. ywambudapest.hu

Two Important Meetings on Denominational IssuesInformational Meeting Tomorrow: Monday, February 2 | 6:30 PM | SanctuaryLearn more about the current denominational issues, and our possible courses of action. Congregational Meeting: Sunday, February 22 | 9:45 AM | SanctuaryWewilldevotethe9:45hourtoaCongregationalMeetingforthepurposeofvotingonwhether or not MDPC should enter the Discernment Process. In addition to this change, the 8:30 service will move to the Sanctuary. The rest of the services will not be affected. For additional information, visit denom-issues.mdpc.org.

Opportunities for ParentsPurely Parenting: Today (First Sundays) | 11:15 AM | AmphitheaterFor any adult currently in the parenting trenches, these stand-alone discussions are an exchange of new ideas and proven strategies. Open to all.The First Five: February 11 (Second Wednesdays) | 6:30 PM | ParlorTalksbyvariousMDPCparentsfocusingonthefirstfiveyearsofachild’slife.Opentoall.parenting.mdpc.org

National Marriage Week: February 7-14Celebrate National Marriage Week by signing up for the Art of Marriage Series that begins in April (marriage.mdpc.org) or by wooing your spouse with a date night this week! Want some ideas of how to spice up date night? Email Amanda Grace Caldwell for a free toolkit. We believe that marriage is a covenantal relationship and want to honor you and your spouse as you continue to grow in love and knowledge of each other. Contact Amanda Grace Caldwell: acaldwell@mdpc.org or 713-490-0931

Opportunity to Serve on an Outreach CommitteeWe’re looking for 10 people who have hearts for outreach to serve on outreach committees. These teams connect with local and global ministries to develop and grow partnerships.Contact Jan Roe to learn about this inspiring, faith-growing opportunity: jroe@mdpc.org

Daily Reflections from Dave PetersonSign up to receive Daily Reflections from Dr. Peterson, writing for The High Calling. thehighcalling.org/reflections

Prime Timers presents: A Love StoryPattie Al-Attas Barrett invites us into a world not often seen. Her story, told with humor and a gift for the quirky, takes a Royal Prince, a barefoot boy from Yemen, a girl from Kan-sas, and a shy engineer, and weaves them into an inspiring tale of God’s redemptive love. Tuesday, February 17 | Fellowship Hall | Free Program: 10:30 AM, Lunch ($9.50) NoonYour check ($9.50) is your reservation. Leave at the front desk or mail to MPDC by February 11.

New Member Class IntensiveTheNewMemberClassistaughtbyAssociatePastorsandElders.Joinusforthenormallysix-week series, condensed into a weekend! It also includes a Saturday service project.Friday, February 20 | 6:30-8:00 PM | Home of Pastor Kristin HuffmanSaturday, February 21 | 8:30 AM-Noon | MDPC ParlorContact Diann Turet with questions and to register: dturet@mdpc.org or 713-490-9553

Christian Civility, with Speaker Dr. Richard MouwChristians often are seen as being at the forefront of contentious debates about matters ranging from politics to family life. Richard Mouw, professor and former president of Fuller Theological Seminary, will talk about how the Christian message might provide a foundation for intelligent and civil dialogue about the more prickly issues of our time.Wednesday, February 25 | 7:00 PM | St. Andrew’s PC (5308 Buffalo Speedway, 77005)

Ballroom Dancing Class at MDPCAfive-weekbeginners’courseonthefivemostpopularsocialballroomdances.Learntwoto three steps in a different dance each week (Waltz, Rumba, Foxtrot, Swing, and Cha Cha).Tuesdays through March 3 (No class February 17) | 7:00-8:00 PM | $75/coupleContact John Williamson: johnwilliamson77@att.net or 713-825-5365

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9:45 contemporary service

11:15 traditional service

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*PRAyeR OF CONFeSSION Luke Gordon

P.R.A.y. AWARDS AND eAgLe SCOuT ReCOgNITION Mike Mueller and Dave SteaneP.R.A.y. Program, god and Church: Michael Goolsby, David Mavergeorge2014 eagle Scout Awardees:JoshuaC.BeallJ.DanielBunchTommaso A. CostantiniChristian E. DixonChandler N. Dugan

Daniel M. EliadesJosephM.FoxWilliam C. GoolsbyPalmer R. HicksDavid T. Humphrey

NathanJ.MaloneScott B. MyerSimon R. PettyFrank Y. Yang

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PReLuDe Con Maestoso from Sonata No. 3 in A Major Felix Mendelssohn

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CALL TO WORShIP

ChORAL INTROIT Let Us With a Gladsome Mind AlanRidout(1934-1996)

*hyMN OF PRAISe All Creatures of Our God and King #455;Vs.1-2|Lasst Uns Erfreuen

*PRAyeR OF CONFeSSION AND ASSuRANCe OF PARDON Rick Myers

*AFFIRMATION OF FAITh FROM ROMANS 8

*CONgRegATIONAL ReSPONSe The Gloria Patri Hymn#579

ANTheM The Lord Is My Light FrancesAllitsen(1848-1912) JohnEasterlin,soloist

OFFeRTORy We Walk by Faith JanSanborn(b.1958)

MeSSAge The Day Jesus Tackled a Tsunami Howard Edington

*hyMN OF ReSPONSe My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less #379;Vs.1,4|Solid Rock

POSTLuDe Chaconne Louis Couperin

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MDPC Turns 60!Throughout2015,wewill

celebrate 60 years of faith and ministry at Memorial Drive

Presbyterian Church.

The original footprint of MDPC included the two internal courtyards enclosed by rooms and hallways. In many places, you can spot original stained glass and architecture.

Access for MDPC guests1. Laptops: In the lower left hand corner,

right click on the wireless connection andchoose“ViewWirelessNetworks”.iDevices: Tap on Settings, then Wi-Fi.

2. Choose“MDPCGuest.”Youwillseeasplash page with a disclaimer.

3. Onceyouclick“Proceed,”youwillberedirected to mdpc.org. From there you will be able to browse the web.

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*SONgS OF PRAISe Ode to Joy arr. Hall

Be Thou My Vision arr. Gómez

*PRAyeR OF CONFeSSION AND ASSuRANCe OF PARDON Rick Myers

SONg OF PRePARATION Just as I Am, Without One Plea Woodworth

gIFTS OF gRATITuDe Jesus, I Come arr. Brown/Furtick

MeSSAge The Day Jesus Tackled a Tsunami Howard Edington

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11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org | 713-782-1710Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church

You are invited to these important events in the life of MDPC:

informational Meeting Tomorrow, February 2 | 6:30 PM | Sanctuary

The Denominational Task Force (DTF) invites you to this meeting to learn more about the current denominational issues and our possible courses of action. DTF members and MDPC Elders will present information regarding the possibility of MDPC entering the Discernment Process. After the presentations, you will have an opportunity to ask questions of the panel.

Tomorrow evening, these reports will be presented live; however, samples of the presentations were previously recorded and may be viewed on our website at denom-issues.mdpc.org.

Childcare is available. Please make a reservation, if possible, by emailing childcare@mdpc.org.

40-Hour Prayer VigilThe decisions MDPC faces regarding discernment must be entered into prayerfully. Join us in seeking God’s guidance through a community 40-hour prayer vigil leading up to the February 22 meeting. The vigil will take place in the MDPC Prayer Chapel, located off the Blalock circular drive.

Visit denom-issues.mdpc.org to sign up for a time that fits your schedule.

Congregational MeetingSunday, February 22 | 9:45 AM | Sanctuary

This meeting will be held during the 9:45 AM Worship slot, with the purpose of voting on whether or not to enter the Discernment Process.

We ask those who normally worship at 8:30 and 9:45 to attend the 8:30 Service (moved to the Sanctuary), then stay for the 9:45 Congregational Meeting. The 11:15 worshippers are invited to come early for the Congregational Meeting, then stay for their regular 11:15 Worship Service.

At 9:45, we will devote the full hour to the Congregational Meeting. Prior to the main motion, we will have a brief time of worship, prayer, and a devotional. We will then move through the business of the meeting and then conduct a vote of the MDPC membership* by paper ballot.

*Only members are eligible to vote. If you have not been confirmed or attended a New Member Class at MDPC, then you are not a member and will not be eligible to vote at the Congregational Meeting. If you are uncertain of your membership status, contact Cinnamon McDade at 713-953-2556.

Visit our website for up-to-date info on all meetings and developments, as well as educational resources regarding denominational issues:

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Sunday, February 1, 2015

Digging Deeper

Today we continue our sermon series, A Day in the Life of Jesus. In the three years of Jesus’ public ministry, He touched the lives of many people. He healed,

He comforted, He confronted, and He did the miraculous. Each individual story is fascinating and rich with truth. But when put together, these stories paint an incredible portrait of Jesus as God’s Son, our Savior, the Messiah, and the One through whom God initiated reconciliation and forgiveness.Last week, we looked at Jesus bringing a dead man back to life in Luke 7:11-17. This was a profound and public display of His divine power, which had great impact on those around Him. Today we move to Mark 4:35-41, the account of Jesus calming a sudden and violent storm on the Sea of Galilee. This miracle further affirmed that Jesus is not only Lord of the Christian Church, but also Lord of all Creation!

• JesusandHisdiscipleswereontheshoreoftheSeaofGalilee.Hehadjustcompleteda lengthy session of teaching, in which He shared several parables. Our passage begins with evening coming and Jesus retreating with His disciples into a boat to cross the sea. Periodically, Jesus would retreat from the crowds. We all have periods of intensity and busyness. Where do you go to retreat? What do you do? What effect does it have?

• TheSeaofGalileeispronetohavingsuddenstorms.Windgustscanquicklyturnthe normally peaceful lake into a tumultuous sea. As Jesus was in the boat with His disciples, such a storm blew up and the waves were breaking over and flooding the small vessel. If we think of this storm as a metaphor, what kind of storm can suddenly appear in your life? How do you respond? What lessons have you learned?

• Whilethestormwasraging,Jesuswasasleeponacushioninthebackoftheboat.The disciples awakened Him and said, “Teacher, don’t You care if we drown?” What might this tell us about Jesus? What do you think the disciples were expecting of Jesus?

• Jesusgotup,rebukedthewind,andtoldthewaves,“Quiet! Be still!” And the storm ceased. If you had been in the boat and witnessed this, how do you think you would have responded? What would you have thought? Have you ever witnessed something miraculous?

• ThenJesusrebukedthedisciplesbysaying,“Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” Why do you tend to be afraid? What are the obstacles to having complete faith in Jesus?

• Intheirterror,thedisciplesaskedeachother,“Whoisthis?Eventhewindandwavesobey Him?” To be fair, this was still early in Jesus’ ministry and the fullness of His mission had not been revealed. We have the benefit of the full Bible and more than 2,000 years of Church history. Yet some people are still terrified and puzzled by Jesus. How have you become convinced about who Jesus is and what He has accomplished?

Digging Deeper is written by Executive Pastor, Dave Steane. It explores Dr. Edington’s weekly Scripture passage selection, but not necessarily his sermon message.

The Day Jesus Tackled a Tsunami Mark 4:35-41