Let’s go on this awesome adventure together as our families learn some extreme sayings that Jesus made in the Bible! Our 8-week summer series begins July 10/11. All of our children, toddlers – 5th grade will study the same Bible story each week.
Our toddlers & preschoolers will join Myron and the Gang, as they will go full throttle into each of these sayings and what they mean. Our elementary kids will join co-anchors Craig and Natalie and stunt men Jimmie McGuire and Dan Gerous on the set of EXTN – the Extreme Teaching Network, as they will dig deeper into each of these sayings and what they mean
We will learn about loving, forgiving, having faith, establishing priorities, setting an example, serving others, being peaceful, and acting wisely. This series will help your children better understand these sayings and make personal applications of each one to their own life.
July 10/11: Love Your Enemies
Through the story of Joseph loving his brothers despite their intent to hurt him, kids will learn what it means to love others. Just as Joseph loved his brothers, we need to love everyone, even when it seems impossible.
July 17/18: Forgive Everyone
Kids will hear the story of the servant who wouldn’t forgive a fellow servant of his debt, even after the king forgave all of his debts. They will see that we need to forgive others because Jesus has forgiven so much in us.
July 24/25: Let’s Move a Mountain
When God told Noah to build a boat and gather two of each kind of animal, Noah had faith that God was up to something amazing. They will learn that having faith gives us hope and a purpose to do anything.
July 31/Aug 1: I Love Money
A rich man asked Jesus what he needed to do to have eternal life. Jesus told him to sell everything he owned, give the money to the poor, and follow Him. Kids will hear the importance of making God the number one priority in their lives.
Aug 7/8: Pass the Salt
Kids will hear the story of how Elijah, through God’s help, started a fire with water. Just as Elijah stood up for God, we too can set an example by doing the right thing and obeying God.
Aug 14/15: I Came In Last!
By listening to the story of Jesus washing the feet of the disciples, kids will learn how to serve others. Through this act of service, Jesus showed them what is valuable to God. They can learn to show others the same respect and kindness.
Aug 21/22: Do Your Part
King Saul was searching for David in order to hurt him. When he stopped to rest, David had the opportunity to hurt the king first, but instead he chose not to fight. Kids will learn that they too can be peaceful rather than hurtful toward others.
Aug 28/29: Just Be Perfect, That’s All
When it was time for Abram and Lot to divide their land, Abram let Lot choose which part of the land he wanted. Through hearing this story, Kids will learn that they too can show maturity by thinking of God and others first, and then themselves.
BRING IT HOME:
Enter into action with your kids using our Family EnterAction Guide, a resource filled with ideas and family activities to use at home to reinforce what we’re teaching. Pick up a copy from your child’s class.
by Kathy Scherrer, Kid’s Quest Parent
Responsibility. This is the virtue for June and the theme that ran throughout the KIDstuff show that was performed on Sunday, June 6th. As defined for the audience, responsibility is showing you can be trusted with what is expected of you.
Ironically, as a parent and evangelical believer, I was able to demonstrate this virtue for my children before we learned about it at KIDstuff. See, between attending the 10:45 service and coming back to the Loudoun Campus for the 2:00 show, we went over to Costco for some of their delightful (and inexpensive) hot dogs, as well as to get some of our grocery shopping done. While we were eating, one of my five-year old daughter’s friends, Maddy, ran up to our table to greet us. Her family was there for the same reasons.
After a few moments of bouncing around and giggling like little hyenas, the girls asked me if they could have a play date that afternoon. I told them that we had plans at church and just as I was getting ready to say, “but maybe I can talk to your mom about some other time,” I felt a tug that I needed to invite this girl to come with us.
So I obediently asked Maddy if she would like to join us. She was thrilled and began jumping around again. She dragged her mom over to our table and I explained the situation. We ended up agreeing to take Maddy with us when we were done shopping so that we could drop off the refrigerated items at our home and then go straight to church.
We arrived just as the music was getting started. The volume of the music intimidated all of us as we walked in, but Brynn (my daughter) and Maddy soon began bouncing with the beat. They quickly found a place to stand up and dance with the other children up near the front of the stage. It was so adorable to see them interact with each other and with the show. It just seemed so natural for them to be learning about God and what He expects of us.
After the show, it was the girls’ turn to demonstrate responsibility to me. We were enjoying some snacks in one of the corners of the café when Brynn dripped some of her watermelon juice on the table. When we were gathering our plates and napkins for the garbage, Maddy saw the mess Brynn had made and said, “Brynn, you have to clean up your mess and be responsible!” WOW!!! She got the message! I was so thrilled!
We had such a great time together that I asked Maddy and her mother if she could join us for each KIDstuff performance AND for church each week. Both of them were enthusiastic about the offer and this step of faith has encouraged all of my family members to be less fearful about sharing our faith in Jesus with others.
I have to chuckle when I think about how true the KIDstuff tag line truly is: it’s where kids bring their parents to learn. I know I did.
by Wendy Jo Melcher, Access Loudoun Coordinator
One of Loudoun’s new families has experienced something that other couples take for granted. This family has two 3 year old children – one of them has severe seizure disorders. The family has been coming to MBC Loudoun campus for only a couple months. They were encouraged to try our Friday night respite care called Break Out. This is an evening for children with special needs and their siblings to come enjoy fun activities and a movie. Thanks to our dedicated volunteers and some Nicaragua missions trip buddies; we could take all 19 children, 2 of whom belong to this family. Upon the parents’ return, mom was very anxious to see how her daughters were. When our volunteers reassured her that the children had a great time, mom’s eyes began to get teary. See, this was their first time going out on a date in 3 years! Thank you Break Out volunteers for showing God’s love to these parents and their children.
The following video includes testimonies to the new life in Christ that people proclaimed this past weekend at MBC Loudoun through their Baptisms. Be encouraged and Enjoy Christ Today!
On Wednesday May 26th, the Nicaragua Team hosted a Praise and Worship night in the Rock of the Loudoun Campus.
Our own Jason Grate and fellow musicians donated both time and talent to the effort. Jason also gave a very solid message.
Joel Smart also shared some information on the trip, what we did last year as well as some of the expectations for the upcoming trip.
We, the Nicaragua Team, just wanted to say thank you SO much to all those who attended and so generously gave. Some of you have already been big contributors to the trip and yet you were compelled to give even more. We as a team are so grateful to you all. It really isn’t a matter of just being grateful for the money. We are grateful also for your hearts, for the bottomless love you guys exude for the Lord and His work as well as your love for the team.
We are humbled and truly grateful. We can’t thank you enough for all that you do, for the support you offer. The people at the Loudoun Campus are truly a blessing and it is our hope and prayer that the Lord will bless you all and that your generosity will not return unto you void.
Special thanks to Jason G and all the folks on stage who donated your time. You guys did an amazing job.
Thanks again to all of you.
The Nicaragua Team.
Peg Albrecht on behalf of the MBC Loudoun Singles Ministry Leadership Team
Good morning! I’m so excited to personally know God’s faithfulness and to see where he leads us in our efforts to establish a service-focused singles ministry at MBC Loudoun. To know that Pastor Jim Supp and the leadership are excited about seeing this ministry launch and move ahead invigorates us to put our best effort forward. After a candid information exchange over dinner last night as a leadership team, I awoke with a renewed enthusiasm to launch this ministry. We still have a few areas we need to apply some focus and planning, but overall things are coming together very well. We are looking to start in early June.
“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him” – Hebrews 11:6
I just wanted to encourage the congregation about what God is doing in and through His people.
by Graig Bantle, Director of Adult Ministries @ MBC Loudoun
This morning during my time with the Lord I read a quote from a martyr of our time for God’s Kingdom, Jim Elliot. He said,
“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”
These words are quite powerful. There is no doubt that as a follower of Christ it is costing us something. We all drive around Loudoun County everyday and don’t have to look very far to understand that we are giving up a great deal of temporary satisfaction to live for Christ. In the midst of a given day, I often catch myself pondering too much on what I am giving up to follow Christ, versus focusing on gaining what I cannot lose.
1 Corinthians 2:9 – Paul quotes Isaiah saying, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those that Love him.”
I know that when I accepted Christ into my life it changed everything forever. I know many times I didn’t feel this change. I didn’t experience immediate flashes of light from the heaven’s, (that I could see!) ticker tape falling from the sky or trumpets (my favorite instrument) playing a fanfare. What I did understand though is the idea of what Paul talks about in Philippians (3:20) of the fact that we are citizen’s of God’s eternal Kingdom.
Lately, I have been so overwhelmed by the promises of God in my life. It is my desire to encourage/remind each of you today to hold onto the promises of God, which we CANNOT lose as a citizen of Christ. Here is a list of promises that I read this morning. He promises us:
• Forgiveness of our Sins
• A relationship with Jesus
• The Gift of the Holy Spirit
• Eternity in God’s Kingdom
• To See His Face
• A New Heaven and New Earth
• Freedom from Sin’s Rule in our Life
• Fellowship of God’s church
• Inclusion into God’s kingdom
Continue to seek Jesus and focus on being in a right relationship with Him, for it will not end in time.
Hope these thoughts encouraged you all as they did me today! Stay the Course.
Dear MBC Loudoun,
A very big thank you to all that donated supplies to the shelters. This is such a wonderful blessing to us and to all the we help. I was just thinking that we were running out of some items and thinking of how to buy them and then you came and filled up the cupboards and pantry. All we can say is WOW, Thank you very much.
Sincerely in Christ,
Terri Lightle
Director of Administration
and Community Relations
The Good Shepherd Alliance, Inc.
20684 Ashburn Rd.
Ashburn, VA 20147
703-724-1555
by Greg Lilly
As people plan their vacations and summer plans, thoughts of lounging around the pool and picnicking with friends start to push their way forward in our minds. The sad reality is there are people right here in our area that don’t have these options. Their thoughts are consumed with “Where is our next meal going to come from?” and “Where are we going to sleep?” In a county as wealthy as Loudoun, needs do exist. While we don’t see the homeless man on a street corner necessarily, the needs are there.
Good Shepherd Alliance (GSA) tries to assist families in answering those “where” questions. They are a Christ centered organization that tries to help families struggling with those very needs. However, they can’t do this alone; donations and contributions have to come in from the community.
On May 2, MBC Loudoun concluded a month long GSA needs drive. THANK YOU to all those who participated. The economy is tough on a lot of people right now, but it never seems to dampen the response from the folks at Loudoun. The aid you provided goes directly towards helping single mothers living in the shelters where they are given the opportunity to try to get back on their feet. As you can imagine, these days the needs are greater, and through the prompting of the Holy Spirit, you gave generously.
Thanks also to everyone who helped cart the supplies to the storage area after the services and to Keith for helping me deliver the items today.
I’ve attached a couple of pictures to show you how much stuff you guys collectively gathered. When one of 
the volunteers at GSA came by the kitchen and saw the donations, she stated, “Wow! The folks at MBC really give!” I don’t say that to make you proud or to boast in the works that we do but to say that God is glorified through your good deeds and your generosity. You consistently amaze me at how you are so willing to give … and often times to folks you’ve never met.
Thank you for living out what Christ has called us all to do – to help “the least of these.”
Thanks for being Jesus with skin on!
In Him,
Greg Lilly
by Jim Supp, Campus Pastor @ MBC Loudoun
It is funny what God will use to illustrate biblical truth and bring it to bear on our lives. He will try almost anything to shape us into his image and to shake us free from our love of sin and this world. So you’re thinking – ‘So what is God using to teach you this right now?’ Good question. First, let me say that I am a bit of a perfectionist and in most of life I like things just so. Everything has its place and it should generally be kept there. If it is broken it should be fixed or replaced. Tolerating things in an unfixed state brings a sort of dissonance that distracts from all of life. It just has to be made right. — So we have this 2008 Kia Sedona minivan. We got the deal of the century on it from a friend who was in the car business and it has everything. Leather heated seats, tilt mirrors when you shift into reverse, back up sensors, DVD player and on it goes – you get the picture. I never thought I’d get so excited about a minivan. The problem is that after we acquired this wonderful vehicle, God has decided, in very practical terms, to teach us what it means to ‘not store up for yourselves treasure on earth where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal.’ I have always believed that I should store up for myself treasure in heaven – ‘For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.’ (Matthew 6:19-21) Well, I have discovered how easy it is to say that until some of your earthly treasure starts to get destroyed. My wife and I have each taken our turn at inflicting damage. She drove into the garage with the tailgate UP and blew out the back window. I opened the garage door but proceeded to back out BEFORE the door was all the way up. For me the worst part isn’t the big stuff that you just get fixed and try to forget about. It is actually the little stuff that you struggle with whether or not to get fixed. Do I want to pay the big old deductible to get that little dent fixed, or do I live with it and let it irritate me every time I see it – which is every day. Later on in Matthew 6 Jesus says in verse 25 “isn’t life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes.” – or minivans. Yes, Lord, I hear you. I’m still not sure if I am going to get this latest dent fixed. I do know however that God is using it right now to teach me that I need to refocus on laying up treasure in heaven and not worry so much about stuff here on earth. God bless.
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