AUGUST 2016

From the Pastor's DeskChristian character is produced by the Holy Spirit indwelling in us, not by any kind of self effort. What is natural to the sin nature we have living in the flesh is: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, strife, jealousy, wrath, factions, seditious heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revelings, and things like these. “They who do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God (the lack of blessings or rewards). But the present activity of the Spirit (fruit) is love, joy peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self-control…” Galatians 5:19 – 23.

If you sit through one broadcast of the evening news, you may be like me and hope for at least just a few minutes of relief by the work of God’s Spirit in the lives of people.

A visitor to a hospital saw workmen hauling materials for a new building. Among them was a man with a wheelbarrow, but turned upside down. When the visitor asked him why he had it upside down, he replied: ‘If I had it turned up, they would fill it.”

One of the causes of emotional instability accompanying neurosis is refusing responsibility. One loses all sense of mastery or the inward working of control.

In Scripture there are many lists and among them the list of the fruits of the spirit we’ve mentioned above. Often a list ends with a retrospective word or phrase. Such is the list of Galatians 5. Self-control is the last in this list. It covers everything above it. The lack of self-control leaves the door wide open to living in the flesh. Allowing the Holy Spirit of God to empower our lives builds the characteristics of God into the framework of our very existence – those traits that bring much needed relief in a world of “flesh living.”

The absence of the Holy Spirit is very noticeable, even more so in the lives of those who call themselves “Christians”.

Bro. Bobby

Wednesday Evening Activities ResumeWednesday, August 3rd @ 5:00 PM

The schedule will be as follows: 5:00 PM Wednesday Nigh Family Meal 6:00 PM Children's Wednesday Night Live (PS-Grade 5)

4:12 StudentMINISTRY (6th - 12th Grades) Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM* Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal *This is the start time for Sanctuary Choir in the month of August only. September 7th will go back to 7:30 PM

Children's Music Camp ConcertFriday, July 29th @ 7:00 PM

Join us as our Children's Music Day Campers perform the musical The Kingdom Connection.There will be many families visiting our church. Come give them a warm welcome and enjoy the kids.

Ice Cream Fellowship by Deacons - July 29thfollowing the Children's Music Camp musical for all families and participants.

Come join the fellowship!

Fall Wednesday Evening Activities ResumeWednesday, September 7th @ 5:00 PM

Questions? Call, Text or Email Bro. Lee @ 817.465.6101x17,

817.504.0588 or lee@mayfieldroad.org

Important Dates for the Music Ministry

Children's Music Day CampPlease pray for our camp as we impact the children of our community with this ministry. Please join us for the musical presentation on Friday, July 29th @ 7:00 PM.

MRBC Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra ResumeSanctuary Choir will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, August 3rd, at 7:00 P.M. This would be a great time to join us, as we start on a new year to prepare for all the events of 2016-17.

MRBC Orchestra will resume rehearsals on Tuesday, August 2nd, at 7:00 P.M. You're welcome to join us if you have played your instrument at least two years. It doesn't matter how long it's been.

Fall in with the Music Ministry in 2016-17Sanctuary Choir, Orchestra and Children's Choirs will resume

for the Fall beginning on Tuesday, September 6th, with the MRBC Orchestra Rehearsal @ 7 P.M. On Wednesday, September 7th, our Children's Choirs will begin @ 6:45 P.M. and the Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal time will be moved to 7:30 P.M. Please come join us!!

FAMILY MINISTRIES

PRESCHOOL/CHILDREN PROMOTION SUNDAY is Sunday, August 21 during the last 15 minutes of Sunday School (10:15 am).

MISSIONS

COLLECTING SCHOOL SUPPLIES Through Mission Arlington, we can help make a difference in the lives of students by providing the following items: notebook paper (wide ruled), 3-prong pocket folders (red, green, yellow, blue only), #2 pencils, glue (4 oz. or sticks), crayons, rulers/protractors, manila paper, construction paper (9x 12 & 12x18 assorted & 9x12 white), back packs, spiral notebooks (70 count), composition notebooks (Black Marble 100 count), pink erasers, color (map) pencils, washable markers, scissors (blunt & sharp point), black pens red pens, zipper pencil bags. You may bring your donated items and place them in the designated boxes located throughout the church through Sunday, August 14. Thank you!

KIDS HOPE USA offers churches and schools a proven, award-winning model to meet the emotional, social and academic needs of children. KHUSA programs create one-on-one mentoring relationships between adult church members, willing to give a little time and a lot of love, and at-risk elementary schoolchildren in their community who desperately need loving, caring adults in their lives. Utilizing the existing structures of churches and elementary schools as the framework for these programs, KIDS HOPE USA creates successful, sustainable and life-changing church-school partnerships. In this One Child, One Hour, One Church, One School model, each participating church partners with a single school, and each KHUSA church-sponsored mentor spends one hour each week with their “one-and-only child” at the school.

Want to make a difference in the life of a child . . . a school . . . our community ? Mentors, Prayer Partners, Prayer Coordinator, Communications Coordinator, Celebration Coordinator, and Support Coordinator are a few of the volunteers needed. Training for mentors and other volunteers will be provided. If you would be willing to volunteer in this ministry, please contact the Church Office at 817.465.6101.

Fall Retreat 2016November 4-6Cost: $65/personRiverbend Retreat CenterGlen Rose, TX

Students Lead in WorshipOur Student Band will be leading in worship on Sunday, August 28th. Please pray for these worship leaders as we prepare. We have a

very talented group of students, and we want to help them learn as we lead in worship.

Fall Student MinistryOur Student Ministry will officially begin on Wednesday, August 24, as we welcome the new 7th graders all the way up to Seniors. Please pray as preparations are made to impact our Students in the 2015-16 school year.

Each Wednesday @ 6:30 PM@ The Youth House

Invite your friends to be a part of this fun!

Sundays9:30 A.M. • Bible Study for All Ages10:45 A.M. • Morning Worship ServiceTuesdays7:00 P.M. • Orchestra Rehearsal (resumes on August 2)Wednesdays5:00 P.M. • Wednesday Family Meal (resumes on August 3)6:00 P.M. • Adult Bible Study (resumes on August 3) • 4:12 StudentMINISTRY (6th-12th grds)

7:00 P.M. • Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal (resumes on August 3)

Weekly Opportunities of Worship and ServicePlease join us for all of these weekly summer events.

For more information on any of events, please call 817.465.6101 or go online to the church website: mayfieldroad.org

NEW Email Addresses for Church Staff Bobby Bridges: bobby@mayfieldroad.org Lee Deeds: lee@mayfieldroad.org Doug McPherson: doug@mayfieldroad.org Clint Willett: clint@mayfieldroad.org Kelly Wencl: secretary@mayfieldroad.org

Summer Wednesday Evening Activities ResumeWednesday, August 3rd @ 5:00 PM

The schedule will be as follows: 5:00 PM Wednesday Nigh Family Meal 6:00 PM August Sizzlin' Wednesdays (PS-Grade 5) 4:12 StudentMINISTRY (6th - 12th Grades) Adult Bible Study/Prayer Meeting 7:00 PM* Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal *This is the start time for Sanctuary Choir in the month of August only. September 7th will go back to 7:30 PM