November 15, 2020

900 Echo Lane

Houston, TX 77024

713.464.0271

8:20 & 10:30 AM SERVICES

Family Song

Song: I Love To Tell The Story ....................................................

Song: How Can I Keep From Singing? ........................................

Welcome

Song: Will You Not Tell It Today? ...............................................

Song: Ring Out The Message .....................................................

Prayer ........................................................... D. Pate/L. Rodgers

Song: Shine On Us ......................................................................

Communion ............................................. R. Merchant/J. Banks

Song: Why Did My Savior Come To Earth? ................................

Contribution ............................................. R. Merchant/J. Banks

Song: Jesus, Only Jesus ..............................................................

Scripture: John 4:34-38 ....................... J. Vickrey/W. Boedeker

Sermon: “Go Viral” ............................................. David Duncan

Song: Shine, Jesus Shine ............................................................

Shepherd’s Prayer: ................................................ Tom Messick

Song: Never Gonna Let Me Go ..................................................

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

“GO VIRAL”

8:20 & 10:30 AM Services - David Duncan

What makes something go viral? Know your audience.

Make an ___________________ connection. Make it ___________________.

Make sure it’s _________________. What really needs to go viral?

_______________ People must see Him as ________________.

“Know your audience.” The gospel is for ________.

The gospel is for every __________________ but delivered in different ______________________.

Have you thought about your audience? What _____________________________ in your life need Jesus?

______________ they? An _________________ response:

Matthew 9:36, John 11:35, Luke 15:7 When you think of your _________________________ to Jesus,

what is your emotion? How about when you speak of your faith, what emotion

____________________? Make it ____________________?

How am I making the message of Jesus __________________? If I do _________, what do I __________? Matthew 23:15

I should be winning people to _______________. If I do, people will look like ________________________.

This is what needs to go viral! These people are ____________________. Am I?

OUR SERVICES SERMON NOTES

6:00 PM SERVICE

Song: All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name ...................................

Song: Hosanna ...........................................................................

Welcome

Prayer: ................................................................... S. Patterson

Song: Great Is Thy Faithfulness ..................................................

Song: A Shield About Me ...........................................................

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8-11 ................................ J. Watkins

Sermon: “God Is All I’ve Got” ............................. David Duncan

Song: The Greatest Commands .................................................

Song: The Joy Of The Lord .........................................................

Prayer:....................................................................... T. Harding

Song: Firm Foundation ...............................................................

Need anything? elders@mcoc.org

“GOD IS ALL I’VE GOT” 6:00 PM Service - David Duncan

Judges 6:36-40

_______________ is like us.

God’s patience is ___________________.

Judges 7:2-7

Why would God _______________________ the army?

He is providing _________________ for all.

Judges 7:9-14

Constant _________________.

The _____________ of safety.

The fleeces.

The __________.

Judges 7:15-18

God’s provision led to ______________________.

_________ delivered Israel.

Will I ___________?

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chairman (October-December) Greg Hughes; 832.453.9625 FAMILY SHEPHERDS

Shepherds are distributed among the family by last name as seen below in parentheses.

Philip Bailey (A-Bi)

Aaron Deister (Bl-Cu)

Frank Devine (Da-Ga)

Jerry Gerlich (Ge-Ho)

Terry Montgomery (Ne-Ri)

Alan Pence (Ro-Sp)

Greg Hughes (Hu-Li)

Tom Messick (Lo-Mu)

Robby Robinson, Jr. (Sq-Zr)

MINISTRY

STAFF

Mike Avery

Youth & Family

David Duncan

Preaching

Shawn Freeman

Youth & Bridge

Robert Heyen

Involvement

Steve Lehman

Singles

Larry D. Phillips Congregational

Care & Outreach

God’s Word STILL convicts hearts...even in 2020

How many souls do you personally know that were taught, converted, and baptized into the Lord’s body over the last six to nine months? The bride of Christ has truly been blessed with additional souls, let alone in 2020 and better still, for our immediate MCOC family. Doesn’t it give you pause, followed by instant comfort that regardless of the events of 2020, God’s word is STILL quick and living, STILL powerful and active (Hebrews 4:12) even in 2020?

It makes me think no matter how challenging, chaotic, or possibly unstable the daily grind is, I am assured "for he who promised is faithful." (Hebrews 10:23). God's word will never become outdated, never become

old-fashioned nor become endangered or extinct. It is always in season.

The gospel truth in the New Testament (I Corinthians. 15:1-4) STILL pricks (or stings) hearts...even in 2020. The Hebrew writer states “It is sharper than any two-edged sword”, which shows its cutting ability to "penetrate the soul and spirit." The word of God allows us to see who we are, guilty. Now THAT'S powerful! Those in attendance on the day of Pentecost, could not avoid asking that Biblical question, "What must we do to be saved?" Return now to 2020, the same question applies.

As the body of believers of the Memorial family, let's encourage one another to pray continually for the receptive hearts of potential converted Christ-followers.

Charris Powers Memorial Member

TODAY - 2:00 p.m. - Library or via Zoom

This is a free event,

but your

registration

is appreciated.

FAMILY NEWS FAMILY RECORDS

We have received notes of appreciation from Linda Castleman and Mark & Laura Patterson.

CONTRIBUTION - 11/8/20 $44,344 weekly budget: $57,544

year-to-date contribution

$2,561,296

year-to-date budget

$2,589,480

2020 BAPTISMS - 25

ATTENDANCE 8:20 AM - 176 10:30 AM - 221 AM TOTAL - 397 6:00 PM - 84

NEW BUILDING Outstanding debt: $290,804.91

Help us wipe out our debt!

Local: 20 Prison Ministry: 5

CELEBRATIONS

HONORING CARSON RODGERS & BAILEY CAREY NOVEMBER 29; 3:30-5:30; WEDDING SHOWER This shower will be in-person with masks & social distancing. Registered at Target, Amazon, & Bed Bath and Beyond.

HONORING MORGAN & JACOB ODOM DECEMBER 6; 3:30-5:30; BABY BOY SHOWER This shower will be in-person with masks & social distancing. Registered at Target, Amazon, & Babylist.

PRAISE

Jayna Beard was baptized Sunday, November 8! We rejoice with Jayna and her dad Joel and mom Tiffany, along with siblings, Avery, Zady, & Gideon.

Chris Lewis was baptized Saturday, November 7. He then baptized his daughter, Jaya Lewis! We rejoice with both of them, along with their wife & mom, LaShawn!

CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to Eric & Jessica Detmer, and big brother Radley, who welcomed Kalee Michele Detmer on November 11! Kalee weighed 7 lbs., 5 oz., and measured 19 3/4 in. long.

PRAYER REQUESTS Darris Berry -brother of Patricia Berry-Jones, biopsy showed no cancer.

Judy & Philip Belanger -parents of Jon Belanger, chemo ineffective, Judy beginning non-chemo drugs Wednesday, November 11.

Paulette Brown -friend of Valerie Long, needing kidney transplant, dealing with congestive heart failure & lung issues.

Betty Carpenter -aunt of Laurel Effiong, having health issues.

Christie Eason -tested positive for Covid.

Ellouise Hopkins -dealing with issues from cancer.

Shirley Logan -blood pressure problems.

Pete McKinney -last treatment phase for chemo, 2 more weeks of radiation, experiencing difficulty swallowing.

Jennifer Pittman -friend of Connie McKaskle, seeing Pulmonologist due to nodule on her lung.

Calvin Rodgers -elder at Westbury who works closely with the youth, in a rehab on ventilator due to Covid.

Gene Stallings -brother-in-law of Martha McGinty, hip replacement surgery while having several severe medical issues.

Mitch Wilburn -had to be re-intubated early Tuesday morning.

Robert Wolf - friend of Jeff Maddox, is scheduled for surgery Monday, November 16.

SYMPATHY Matt Miller -passed from this life Friday, November 6. A private memorial service will be held now while a celebration of life will be planned for a future date. Donations in his memory may be made to Memorial Church of Christ or a charity of your choice.

David Holley - son of former Westbury Church of Christ elder Arthur Holley, and friend of Jerry Walker, passed away Wednesday, November 11 following viral encephalitis and a major stroke.

CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR: Melanie Adams - daughter of Wade & Sarah Price

Rigo Arguera - missionary at Darien Loop Iglesia de Cristo, Houston

Roy Barnes

Quinn Britt - cousin of Lou Ann Phillips

Dean Bryce - friend of Janis Dear

Dawn Clabough

Diane Clair

Shanna Conrad

Wesley Goldwater

Carl & Billie Greer

Joe Guidry - father of Jill Biernat

Monty & Glenda Guidry - cousin of Jenny Roley Glenda needs encouragement.

Becky Guillory - Roy Smalling’s half sister, future back surgery

Paul Hendrickson - president of Texas Bible Bowl & a preacher in Abilene; at MD Anderson

Chris Huff - son of Betty Huff

Shannan Humphrey

Dara Itata

Deanna & Mark Lambert

Robert & Jane Miranda

Matt & Dot Miller

Diann Milstead - mother of Amanda Dyniewski

Zayne & Christina Riggins

Edward Ware, son of Evelyn Ware; brother to Katherine Ware & Caroline Smith

Christina Waters - 6 year old daughter of Jeremy & Amanda Waters

Bill & Beverly Watkins

Those dealing with or recovering from Covid Leaders of our country Our local police officers & fire fighters.

Police Officers Scott Warren Justin Powell, son-in-law of Scott and Mindy Warren Ray Roberson Roland Cisneros Tyler Poteet Vernon and Elliot, those who serve during our services

Fire Fighter

Nick LaMott (Arson Investigator)

YOUTH NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS

NOVEMBER 18; 5:45-6:30 PM - Zoom Bridge Class

NOVEMBER 18; 7:00 PM - In-Person Bridge Class

TODAY; 2:00 PM; LIBRARY GRIEF SHARE - SURVIVING THE HOLIDAYS See the front for more details.

IN-PERSON SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASSES TODAY: BETWEEN 1ST & 2ND SERVICES Childcare Not Provided for those meeting today. Family Ties: Justin & Gabriel - Room 302FC YP Class: Room 211/212 Honeymooners: Skip Wagner - Room 213 Kirk Castleman: Room 220 (Zoom available) Truth Seekers: Glen Fann/Benton Baugh - Room 141 (Old Nursery) All Youth: FC308 Bridge: FC304

January 10 - Children’s Sunday classes will resume.

NEED TO RESERVE A ROOM AT MEMORIAL? DO YOU WANT TO USE OUR BUILDING FOR AN EVENT? We are blessed with a building that we love to see used by our members as well as our community. In order to best accommodate everyone needing to use the facilities, we are asking everyone to reserve their needed space. Visit the QR code to begin the reservation process.

FEBRUARY 12-14 MCOC DAD/DAUGHTER RETREAT Frontier Camp near Grapeland, TX More info coming; Contact person: Jeremy Sprott

PRAISE GOD! Praise God for our new sister in Christ, Jayna Beard!

Please join us in praying for her and encouraging her in her new walk with Jesus!

See additional details for Jayna to the right.

SUNDAY MORNING BIBLE CLASS; 9:30 AM FOCAS IN-PERSON (ZOOM OPTION) BIBLE CLASS

FRIENDSGIVING DINNER NOVEMBER 19; 7:00 PM

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE CLASS Elementary - Upstairs

PreK - Bible Hour room

NURSERY (BABIES/NON-MOBILE) One parent must stay with child; available at anytime during worship.

BUSY ROOMS (MOBILE TODDLERS) Located in the preschool hallway and available at any time

during worship. Worship will be streamed to the room.

BIBLE HOUR (2 YEARS-PRESCHOOL) If you are signed up, please join us in the Bible Hour

room when they dismiss following communion.

Watch your email & Facebook for sign-up links!

JOURNEYLAND YOUTUBE PAGE

Bible Hour volunteers needed:

1st Service 2nd Service

JANUARY 10: Sunday classes will resume! DECEMBER 11-12; 6:00-8:00 PM NATIVITY DRIVE-THRU SCAN THE QR CODE TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP!

TODAY, 9:30 AM All Youth (FC 308) Bible Class!

Please wear a mask. Do not attend if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19.

TODAY, 12:00-3:00 PM ALL YOUTH & BRIDGE SERVICE PROJECT

We will be building & painting the backdrops for our upcoming Nativity Drive-Thru event. Meet in the MCOC gym. Participants should bring

their own sack lunch, snacks, & drinks. Wear a mask when you are within 6 feet of others. Do not attend if you are feeling sick or have

been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19.

TODAY, 9:30 AM Bridge (FC 304) Bible Class!

Please wear a mask. Do not attend if you are feeling sick or have been in contact with

someone who has been diagnosed with Covid-19.

NOVEMBER 18; 7:00 PM In-Person (Zoom option) Small Groups

NOVEMBER 20; 8:30 AM FIFTH WARD CHURCH OF CHRIST TURKEY BASKET DRIVE-THRU Join our brothers & sisters from Fifth Ward from 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. to hand out turkeys, a box of stuffing, and cranberry sauce. Volunteers should arrive by 8:30 a.m. Visit the QR code to sign up!

WEEKLY ZOOM BIBLE STUDIES For all of these Bible Studies, check your email for log-in information or email lphillips@mcoc.org.

TUESDAYS

LADIES BIBLE CLASS - 10:00 AM Contact: Ruth Anne - racasci@gmail.com. MEN’S BIBLE CLASS - 11:00 AM BIBLE CLASS FOR ALL - 2:00 PM BIBLE CLASS FOR ALL (GALATIANS) -7:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS - BIBLE CLASS FOR ALL - 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM

THURSDAYS - BIBLE CLASS FOR ALL - 7:00 PM TODAY, 12:00-3:00 PM ALL YOUTH & BRIDGE SERVICE PROJECT - See Above