Sunday’s Sermon
This past Sunday, John McGowan taught about “How Do I Pray When… I’ve Sinned.” Missed it? View the message now. During the sermon, John mentioned a daily prayer guide which you can find here. To prepare for this coming Sunday’s sermon make sure to read Psalm 63.

GI Haiti Fundraiser
Come and enjoy some baked goods, as a few of the master chefs from the GI Haiti Team are holding a bake sale this Sunday, May 20 after service. All donations will go to their trip which takes place in two weeks! You’ll have the chance to meet team members and hear about what they’ll be doing while in Haiti. No donation is too small or too big so come with your stomach empty and your pockets full!

Community Dinner
Want to get to know more people in the Frontline community? Then this is the perfect opportunity. Get your friends together and meet us at Noodles & Company for dinner at 5pm this Sun., May 20 at 905 Ellsworth Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No need to RSVP and everyone is welcome. Contact Charles for more information or if you have questions: ccg@gwmail.gwu.edu or 412-728-4857.

Play Date
Parents, looking for fellowship? Join us on Sat., May 19 for a play date at Meadowside Nature Center from 1-3pm. For more information, contact: Alisha Dodd at alisha.dodd@mcleanbible.org or go to mbcbethesda.org/playdate.

Evangelism Team
“Come, follow me, and I will make you fishers of men” (Matthew 4:19). Don’t miss the next street evangelism outing on Sat., May 19. It starts at 7pm in DC. There will be pizza, devotional, prayer and instruction before going out together to pass out tracts with the gospel in Adams Morgan. This is an exciting opportunity to join other Frontliners in sharing the hope that is only found in Jesus Christ with those who are lost. Email: evangelism.frontline@gmail.com for more info.

Membership Orientation
Learn how to become a member of MBC on Sun., May 20 from 2-4:30pm in the Main Auditorium. To register for childcare, email janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org by Fri., May 18. For more information, go to mcleanbible.org/membership or email nancy.hall@mcleanbible.org.

Register Now For The MBC Men’s Conference
Join us May 18 and 19 for the MAN Conference: What’s at Risk… Keynote speaker Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Church in Dallas, TX, will discuss “What’s at Risk” if men don’t answer God’s call to biblical manhood, spiritual leadership and living life in community. Registration is $35 before May 17 and $45 at the door. For more information and to register, visit mcleanbible.org/manconference or email manconference@mcleanbible.org.

Men’s Summer Community
Men, join us for 10 weeks this summer on Thursdays starting June 7 – Aug. 9 at the Civic Building as we study God’s Word, encourage one another and train for righteousness. Knowing our identity is in Christ, we will learn more about biblical manhood and challenge one another to live as Christian men. Men’s Summer Community will raise your spiritual intensity and help foster a deeper relationship with God. Make this a priority on your calendar. And show up, ready for action! If you have questions, email Pete at pete.berlin@mcleanbible.org.

Women’s Summer Community
Women, join us this summer, on Tuesdays starting June 5th – Aug. 7 at the Civic Building. We’ll be focusing on topics that women struggle to understand from a biblical perspective, taking time to see what God says about them and discussing how to pursue Christ’s likeness in our daily lives. Sessions will be lead by: Carrie Pavone, Lauren Allgood, Ashley Kelsey and Heather Torres. For more info contact: mekdes.haddis@mcleanbible.org.

Sunday’s Sermon
This past Sunday, John McGowan taught about “How Do I Pray When… I’m Joyful.” Missed it? View the message now. During the sermon, John mentioned a daily prayer guide which you can find here. To prepare for this coming Sunday’s sermon make sure to read Psalm 51.

Register Now For The MBC Men’s Conference
Join us May 18 and 19 for the MAN Conference: What’s at Risk… Keynote speaker Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Church in Dallas, TX, will discuss “What’s at Risk” if men don’t answer God’s call to biblical manhood, spiritual leadership and living life in community. Registration is $35 before May 14 and $45 at the door. For more information and to register, visit mcleanbible.org/manconference or email manconference@mcleanbible.org.

Men’s Summer Community
Men, join us for 10 weeks this summer on Thursdays starting June 7 – Aug. 9 at the Civic Building as we study God’s Word, encourage one another and train for righteousness. Knowing our identity is in Christ, we will learn more about biblical manhood and challenge one another to live as Christian men. Men’s Summer Community will raise your spiritual intensity and help foster a deeper relationship with God. Make this a priority on your calendar. And show up, ready for action! If you have questions, email Pete at pete.berlin@mcleanbible.org.

Women’s Summer Community
Women, join us this summer, on Tuesdays starting June 5 – Aug. 7at the Civic Building. We’ll be focusing on topics that women struggle to understand from a biblical perspective, taking time to see what God says about them and discussing how to pursue Christ’s likeness in our daily lives. Sessions will be lead by: Carrie Pavone, Lauren Allgood, Ashley Kelsey and Heather Torres. For more info contact: mekdes.haddis@mcleanbible.org.

Membership Orientation
Learn how to become a member of MBC on Sun., May 20 from 2-4:30pm in the Main Auditorium. To register for childcare, email janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org by Fri., May 18. For more information, go to mcleanbible.org/membership or email nancy.hall@mcleanbible.org.

Run With Team Jill’s House
Help celebrate children with special needs and renew their families by running the Marine Corps Marathon or 10K with Team Jill’s House! The MCM will take place on Oct. 28, 2012 at 8am in Washington, DC. Jill’s House has several spots available on their Charity Partner Team. The deadline to sign up is June 30, but we expect the slots to fill quickly. Contact Kat Vinson at kat.vinson@jillshouse.org or 703.639.5670 or visit jillshouse.org/marathon for more information.

Girl’s Night
Ladies, looking for an opportunity to serve and pour into the next generation of young girls? Join MBC Bethesda’s Kid’s Quest for Girls’ Night from 6-8pm on May 11! We’ll be decorating cup-cakes, making crafts, and building friendships while growing in Christ. If you are a female willing to serve, contact danielle.whitley@mcleanbible.org.

Men, join us for 10 weeks this summer on Thursdays starting June 7 – Aug. 9 as we study God’s Word, encourage one another and train for righteousness. Knowing our identity is in Christ, we will learn more about biblical manhood and challenge one another to live as Christian men. Men’s Summer Community will raise your spiritual intensity and help foster a deeper relationship with God. The summer will include Bible reading/memorization, prayer, and shooting things. Get pumped! Make this a priority on your calendar. And show up, ready for action! If you have questions, email Pete at pete.berlin@mcleanbible.org.

Who: Every man!

What: A 10-week summer community (study, discussion, training, action)

- Interactive teaching
- Service opportunities
- Group activities (i.e. shooting range, paintball)
- Spiritual discipline development (learn about them, implement them)
- Accountability (group)

When: Every Thursday 7:30-9:30pm (June 7th-August 9th)

Where: Silver Spring Civic Building

Why: To reinforce our identity in Christ, understand biblical manhood and then
act on it.

How: Commit to show up every week, be ready to learn and prayerfully prepare
for this summer’s intensive training

If you are interested in volunteering to help make this summer run smoothly, please contact Pete Berlin at pete.berlin@mcleanbible.org.

Women, join us this summer, on Tuesdays starting June 5th – Aug. 7^th at the Civic Building. We’ll be focusing on topics that women struggle to understand from a biblical perspective, taking time to see what God says about them and discussing how to pursue Christ’s likeness in our daily lives. Sessions will be lead by: Carrie Pavone, Lauren Allgood, Ashley Kelsey and Heather Torres. For more info contact: mekdes.haddis@mcleanbible.org.

Who:  Every woman

What:  10-week summer community

When:  Tuesdays starting June 5 – August 7 from 7:30-9:30pm

Where:  Silver Spring Civic Building

Why:  To build a Christ centered Biblical community among the women in our congregation

How:
-       Large Group Introduction and Conclusion
-       4 Large Group Sessions
-       4 Small Group Sessions led by: Small Group Leaders

Don’t have a small group? Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you get plugged in!

Large Group Sessions:

-      Freedom in Christ led by Lauren Allgood
-      Identity in Christ led by Carrie Pavone
-      Knowing God & Trusting Him led by Ashley Kelsey
-      Missional Living led by Heather Torres

If you are interested in volunteering to help make this summer run smoothly, please contact Mekdes.

GI Leaders Needed
We are looking for Global Impact leaders! If you’re interested in leading our second GI trip to Haiti in the Fall of 2012, please e-mail mekdes.haddis@mcleanbible.org.

Small Group Leadership Training (May 5)
Join us for a day of interactive training and discover what it takes to lead a life-changing small group. The training will be May 5, from 9am – 2pm. The training is beneficial for both new leaders and for experienced leaders who are new to Frontline. To register, go to smallgroupresources.org and click on “Training” or email michele.spainhour@mcleanbible.org.

Register Now For The Men’s Conference (May 18-19)
Join us May 18 and 19 for the MAN Conference: What’s at Risk… Keynote speaker Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Church in Dallas, TX, will discuss “What’s at Risk” if men don’t answer God’s call to biblical manhood, spiritual leadership and living life in community. Registration is $35 before May 14 and $45 at the door. For more information and to register, visit mcleanbible.org/manconference or email manconference@mcleanbible.org.

Membership Orientation (May 20)
Learn how to become a member of MBC on May 20 from 2-4:30pm in the Main Auditorium of the Tysons Campus. To register for childcare, email janie.cotone@mcleanbible by May 18. For more information, go to mcleanbible.org/membership or email nancy.hall@mcleanbible.org.

Play Date
Parents, looking for fellowship? Join us on May 19 for a play date at Meadowside Nature Center from 1-3pm. For more information, contact: Alisha Dodd at alisha.dodd@mcleanbible.org or go to http://mbcbethesda.org/playdate.

Girls’ Night
Ladies, looking for an opportunity to serve and pour into the next generation of young girls? Join MBC Bethesda’s Kid’s Quest for Girls’ Night from 6-8pm on May 11! We’ll be decorating cup-cakes, making crafts, and building friendships while growing in Christ. If you are a female willing to serve, contact danielle.whitley@mcleanbible.org.

Worship Band
Frontline Silver Spring is looking for new musicians for the worship band that have a heart to serve our congregation in this capacity and are skilled musicians and/or singers. We will be holding auditions April 28 from 10am – 2pm. Contact ashley.kelsey@mcleanbible.org to sign up.

Register Now For The MBC Men’s Conference
Join us May 18 and 19 for the MAN Conference: What’s at Risk… Keynote speaker Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Church in Dallas, TX, will discuss “What’s at Risk” if men don’t answer God’s call to biblical manhood, spiritual leadership and living life in community. $35 before May 14; $45 at the door. For more information and to register visit mcleanbible.org/manconference. For more information contact Josh Rothschild at manconference@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x3330.

Small Group Leadership Training  
Join us for a day of interactive training and discover what it takes to lead a life-changing small group. The training will be May 5 from 9am – 2pm. The training is beneficial for both new leaders and for experienced leaders who are new to Frontline. To register, go to smallgroupresources.org and click on “Training” or email michele.spainhour@mcleanbible.org.

Membership Orientation
Learn how to become a member of MBC on May 20 from 2-4:30pm in the Main Auditorium. To register for childcare, contact Janie Cotone by May 18 at janie.cotone@mcleanbible.org or 703-639-2000 x1014. For more information contact Nancy Hall at 703-770-4397 or nancy.hall@mcleanbible.org.

Elder Nomination
In accord with our church Constitution, prospective Elder nominations will be received during the month of April. Currently, there is not a need to add to the Board. However, those who are recommended by the Nominating Committee and approved by the Board may be invited to participate in an Elder mentoring process when there is a need to replace a current member or add to the Board. If you would like to nominate someone, please talk to the individual first to assure that he prayerfully aspires to the position of Elder (1 Timothy 3:1), then give that person’s name to Elder Mark Hernandez at mark.hernandez@mcleanbible.org. Before nominating someone, please review the qualifications and duties of elders, which are available at the Welcome Center.

Register Now For The Men’s Conference
Join us May 18 and 19 for the MAN Conference: What’s at Risk… Keynote speaker Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor of Watermark Church in Dallas, TX, will discuss “What’s at Risk” if men don’t answer God’s call to biblical manhood, spiritual leadership and living life in community. Registration is $35 before May 14 and $45 at the door. For more information and to register, visit mcleanbible.org/manconference or email manconference@mcleanbible.org.

Couples Dinner: Building A Godly Family
All married and engaged couples are invited to a special night on April 27 at 7:30pm with Elder Mark Hernandez and his wife, Carol. They will be teaching us, from Scripture and their own marriage, principles for building a godly marriage and family. Some of the questions they will be answering include: What does it look like for a husband to lead spiritually? How can couples build a devotional life together? What can we be doing now to prepare to raise kids who know and love Christ? For more info and to RSVP click here.

GI Leaders Needed
We are looking for Global Impact leaders! If you’re interested in leading our second GI trip to Haiti in the Fall of 2012, please e-mail Mekdes.

Street Evangelism
“We are ambassadors for Christ as though God were making an appeal through us…” (2 Corinthians 5:20) Don’t miss the next street evangelism outing on April 21. It starts at 7pm in DC. There will be pizza, devotional, prayer and instruction before going out together to pass out tracts with the gospel in Adams Morgan. For more info and to sign-up email evangelism.frontline@gmail.com.

Cross Cultural Ministries (CCM) Update
Join us tomorrow April 18 at 7:30pm in the Newcomers Room at MBC Tysons as we give a detailed update and take questions on our revised strategy to reach the nations with the Gospel, both locally and globally. For more information, email Sam.

Worship Band
Frontline Silver Spring is looking for new musicians for the worship band that have a heart to serve our congregation in this capacity and are skilled musicians and/or singers. We will be holding auditions April 28 from 10am – 2pm. Contact Ashley to sign up.

Run With Team Jill’s House
Help celebrate children with special needs and renew their families by running the Marine Corps Marathon or 10K with Team Jill’s House! The MCM will take place on Oct. 28 at 8am in Washington, DC. Jill’s House has several spots available on their Charity Partner Team. The deadline to sign up is June 30, but we expect the slots to fill quickly. For more information, visit jillshouse.org/marathon.