BaptismsAnna Bierce

Connection CardAugust 20–21, 2016

Please indicate which service❏ 6pm ❏ 9am ❏ 10:45am

❏ Video Venue 10:45am

Please fill out the information below:❏ 1st Visit ❏ 2nd Visit❏ Attendee ❏ Member

Looking for a church home ❏ Yes ❏ No❏ I am interested in placing membership.❏ I am interested in baptism. (see back of card)❏ I want to join a home group. (see back of card)❏ I would like to request a hospital visit.

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❏ Married ❏ Divorced ❏ Widowed ❏ Never Been Married

Address _____________________________City ________________________________State __________ Zip _________________Email ______________________________Phone ______________________________

How did you hear about Mount Pleasant?________________________________________________________________________

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SympathyOur prayers and sympathy go out to Linda Cravens and family

in the death of Linda’s husband, Mike Cravens.

Offering Weekend: 8/13–14 Weekly Need Weekly Actual YTD Need YTD TotalsOperating/Debt SVC $ 138,462.00 $ 131,562.39 $ 969,234.00 $ 929,809.95Debt Retirement (10yr goal) $ 11,538.00 $ 341.54 $ 80,766.00 $ 7,949.38Sub-Total $ 150,000.00 $ 131,562.39 $ 1,050,000.00 $ 937,759.33 Total CollectedGlobal Impact $ $ 69,411.44Future Expansion $ $ 457,678.89Total Collected $ 131,562.39

New MembersBrandon Barlow • Stephen and Rachel Brunson

James, Rachel, Faith and Joshua Hyde • Anna BierceBen and Lauren Kloke • Michael Miller • Beverly Uzelac

Communion Team Help NeededNeed volunteers to help clean communion trays after second service is over.

Please contact Mark Ulrey at mulrey@mpccministry.com or 881.6727.

Missions

STATISTICS August 13–14, 2016

IMPACT 680Online 562

On Campus 3,017Additions to date 158

Weekly ServicesSATURDAY, 6pm

Adult WorshipInterpreted for the DeafBibleopolis infant–4th grade

fifty-six 5th–6th grade (SMC)seventy8 7th–8th grade (SMC)

SUNDAY, 9amAdult Worship

Bibleopolis infant–4th gradeSpecial Needs Class

Bibleopolisfifty-six 5th–6th grade (SMC)seventy8 7th–8th grade (SMC)

SUNDAY, 10:45amAdult Worship

Video Venue (SMC)Bibleopolis infant–4th grade

SUNDAY, 6pmHS Engage

9th–12th grade (SMC)

(SMC) Student Ministries Center407 N. Bluff Road

Need to raise funds for a student or mission trip, check out the SCRIP table in the Commons or visit the Missions Wall for a fundraising booklet.Austria Mission Trip — September 11-23, 2016Mexico (Acuna) Mission Trip — October 16-21, 2016 Next meeting September 11, room C102, after second service.Myanmar (Burma) Mission Trip — October 29-November 12, 2016 Next meeting August 28, Guest Connections, after second service.Kenya Mission Trip — January 7-17, 2017 Next meeting September 11, room C102, after second service.Guatemala Mission Trip — March 18-25, 2017 Informational meeting August 28, room C103, after second service.Haiti Mission Trip — March 18-25, 2017 Informational meeting August 28, room C102, after second service.Dominican Republic Mission Trip — March 25-April 1, 2017 Informational meeting August 28, room C101, after second service.Kentucky Mission Trip — March 27-31, 2017 Informational meeting August 28, room C301, after second service.Cuba Mission Trip — November 4-11, 2017 Informational meeting April 9, 2017, meeting location TBD.

For more information, contact Chad Ranson at cranson@mpccministry.com.

SENIOR SINGLES Senior Singles (50+) will be continuing their Euchre game night the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. You do not need to know how to play to come and enjoy a great night of fun and fellowship. Questions? Contact Karen at allyne51@sbcglobal.net WOMEN Beauty out of Ashes — Sunday morning Bible Study, during the 10:45am service, room C303. All are welcome! Chick Flicks — Join us for our next movie night on Wednesday, Aug 24, 6pm at the home of Amy Russell. We will be watching and discussing Guardian of the Galaxy! Contact Amy for questions or directions: arussellrn@aol.com Child care workers needed — Paid positions, Tuesday/Thursday mornings. Contact Angela Wadsworth: angela.wadsworth@gmail.comSOUL CARE Christ in Couples — This ongoing class meets Sunday at 9am in room P101 (floor below Chapel) and is for couples of all ages/stages who want to live a Christ-led marriage. All married couples are welcome!

STUDENTS Student Leadership — The High School ministry is starting a student leadership initiative called Thrive. Interested? E-mail Matt at mpineda@mpccministry.com or come to the info meeting August 28, 4:30pm at the SMC. Dominican Republic Mission Trip — Interested in joining a mission trip for High School students? Join us on August 28 after the 10:45am service in room 101 for an info meeting about our Spring Break mission trip to the Dominican Republic (March 25-April 1). Parents of 7th/8th graders — Parent meeting August 30 at 7pm in the SMC for the upcoming seventy8 Retreat in September. 5th-8th Grade Wacky Weekend Services — September 3–4. 56 Retreat: 5th-6th graders and parents — Our annual parent-child 56 Retreat is coming August 26- 27! Join us in celebrating A Rite of Passage experience together at Camp Allendale. Details and registration are online at mpcc.info

PRESCHOOL Preschool Openings Available for Fall — There are still a limited number of openings available for Fall for children ages 12 months through Kindergarten. Call the Preschool Office at 881.6775 for more information.SPORTS & WELLNESS Transitions Lifestyle System Weight Loss Management — Classes start August 22 & 23. For more information contact pclayton@mpccminsitry.com. Fall early morning and mid-morning boot camp — August 29–October 7: 5:15–6:15am and 9:15–10:15am. Registration is now at the CLC front desk. Contact Penny for more information at pclayton@mpccministry.com. Adult Co-ed Volleyball — Registration has begun and runs till Sept 2. For more information contact Rick at rmcleish@mpccministry.com. Adult Basketball League — Registration has begun and runs till Sept 5. Sign up fast as space is limited. For more info contact Rick at rmcleish@mpccministry.com. Personal Training available at CLC — One-on-one personal training is offered at the CLC. For more information contact Penny at pclayton@mpccministry.com.

COMMUNITY LIFE CENTER The CLC will be closed August 13–21. We will reopen normal business hours on August 22. The CLC is currently hiring for front desk evening and weekend positions and child care. For more information please contact Rick McLeish at rmcleish@mpccministry.com.

Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. If you are a guest, please visit Guest Connections.

WelcomeAugust 20–21, 2016

Calendar of Events and Registrations

Meijer Simply GiveTake a Simply Give card from the display in the Commons, CLC or the Greenwood Meijer and purchase at the checkout for $10.

DonationsWhat is accepted: Children’s clothing, housewares, small appliances, linens and small plastic grocery bag. Not accepted: No adult clothing will be accepted until after Sept. 6. furniture, computer equipment, TV’s, Christmas trees or decorations. Donation times: Mon.-Tues. 9am-12pm; Wed. 6-8pm; Sat. 9-11am. Items left outside will be disposed of.

Make an ImpactVolunteers are needed during the following times: Mon. and Tues. 8:30am-12pm, Wed. 5:30-8pm, Thurs. 8:30am-9pm (3 different shifts) Saturday: 8:30am-11:30am. Register Online: Go to mpcc.info, click on Serve, click on Serve our Community, click on Volunteer Registration. You will be directed to Shiftboard, our online scheduling program. For more details on any of the opportunities above, contact Crystal, cthompson@mpccministry.com.

Next StepsAugust 20–21, 2016

BAPTISM❏ I am interested in baptism for:______________________ grade/age ______

______________________ grade/age ______ Name and grade/age of person(s)

COMMUNITY❏ I would like to register for the Home Group-Start Up Group Wednesdays beginning August 24 from 7-8:15pm in Guest Connections

MEMBERSHIP❏ I am interested in registering for the next Starting Point on Saturday, September 10, 4:45pm in Room C103. (you can also register online or stop by Guest Connections to register)

SERVING❏ I am interested in serving in a ministry. Please register me for the next Connection Point on August 21, 10:45am in Room C103. (you can also register online or stop by Guest Connections to register)

OUTREACH❏ I am interested in serving in the Community Ministry Center (CMC). ❏ I am interested in Missions

SPIRITUAL GROWTH❏ Women’s Bible Studies

SOUL CARE❏ A Marriage Mentor to contact me

SPORTS❏ Adult Sports Leagues Info❏ Youth Sports Leagues Info

Getting Connected August 21 • 10:45am • Room 103

A place to “jump in” and discover your gifts, talents, and interests. Find out how to get connected into the life of the church. You can now register online or in Guest Connections.

MPCC Worship ChoirIf you enjoy music and are looking for a place to connect at

MPCC, join us! All those age 13 and above are welcome. Rehearsals are 7-8pm in the Chapel. Questions?

Contact Kristen Lyons at klyons@mpccministry.com

To read the current CFAD story, as well as updates to past recipients, go to the Change for a Dollar facebook page, click LIKE. To submit a nomination, go to the “need help” tab on the church website. Questions: cfd@mpccministry.com

What If Part One

“What if I were More Thankful?” Psalm 71

Introduction

1. Start being thankful for _______ _______ _______

2. Remember what _______ _______ ________

3. Commit to ___________ _____ ______ _______________

Conclusion

August 20–21, 2016

Home Group HomeworkFor the week of August 21, 2016

GETTING TO KNOW ME: • What is the thing you complain about most in your life?

• What is the thing you say thank you for most in your life?

REVIEW:What stood out to you from the weekend’s message?

DIGGING DEEPER:God wants us to be thankful. More than that, God has given us much to be thankful for in every area of life. It might not be easy to recognize this truth in certain moments but it is a truth we should keep with us every day of our lives. Read: Psalm 71:1-24

1. Would you describe yourself as a thankful person? (Would those close to you describe you the same way?)

2. Weknowtherearebenefitstobeingthankful,howwouldbeingmore thankful improve you personally?

August 20–21, 2016

The homework is now available to do and save on the MPCC App! Click: Connect – Adults – Home Groups – Date (of homework)

3. Do you have to “feel” thankful in order to be thankful? (Explain your answer)

4. Whatisthedifferencebetweenthewaythoseoutsideof Godarethankful and those who know Jesus as their savior are thankful?

5. God created you just as He wanted you to be yet so many of us are not happy with who we are. How can you take steps this week to be thankful for who you are right now?

Read: Romans 8:18-25 6. How does this passage relate to Psalm 71?

(For help look at verse 20)

7. We should live life in the present, thankful for what God has given us now. How can we strike a balance between learning from the past and preparing for the future that doesn’t keep us from being thankful today?

APPLICATIONThis week’s application comes in the form of two challenges:

Challenge 1: Every time you complain about something this week immediatelyfindsomethingtobethankfulfor(trynottorepeatyourself)

Challenge 2: Find 100 things to be thankful for in your life and write them all down.

PRAYER REQUESTS: