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Jesus told His disciples before He left the earth to go to all the world and tell them about the good news of salvation. He also told them to make disciples of the people that accepted Him. To be a disciple is to be someone that is completely sold-out for Jesus. All Christians are disciples! This title is not reserved for a select ultra-spiritual band of Christians. But the question that everyone asks is, “How do I become sold-out for Christ?” It seems so hard to follow Jesus. What can I do to get closer to God, to learn more about my Savior, and to become a more effective servant for Jesus? The answer is
partly found through Cross Training.
The Cross Training program at MRBC is aimed at equipping you for effective service, deepening your relationship with God and others, and expanding your knowledge of the Christian faith. It is our prayer that by investing time in these discipleship courses you will become more
and more like Christ .
What is Cross Training?What is Cross Training?What is Cross Training?What is Cross Training?
To register for a class please see the Guest Center, Page 2
To register for a class please see the Guest Center, Page 4
James: Mercy Triumphs James: Mercy Triumphs James: Mercy Triumphs James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth Mooreby Beth Mooreby Beth Mooreby Beth Moore
James' purpose throughout the epistle is for professed
Christians to test their faith to find out whether it is
genuine or false. He wants no one to be deceived.
Would you like to know who are the enemies of the true
God?
James has also given us one of the clearest calls to
salvation in all of Scripture. Come and see!
Teacher: Joy Richards
Start Date: Sunday, March 4th
Meeting Date: Sunday Evenings, 5:00pm (childcare available at 5:45pm)
Location: Choir Room
Cost: $20
Ladies Bible Study: ResolutionLadies Bible Study: ResolutionLadies Bible Study: ResolutionLadies Bible Study: Resolution Like the men in the movie Courageous who
resolve to fully accept their responsibilities
before God, Shirer explains how today's women
can and should live out their own resolution. It is
"a defining banner that hangs over your life, written in the
ink of your own choices." A woman's banner should be an
accurate reflection of who she desires to be - someone
completely Christ-centered who blesses and changes
things in her world for the better.
Teacher: Jennifer Howard
Start Date: Sundays, thru the end of February
Meeting Date: Sunday Evenings, 6:00pm
Location: Fellowship Hall
Cost: Free
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We Band of Brothers BEHIND ENEMY LINES
(for men)
We Band of Brothers will commit to read Scripture
and pray for each other regularly over the next
twelve weeks. This is what brothers do, they battle
with each other and for each other. Jesus says,
“you are all brothers.” This is the relationship of
men who are followers of Jesus Christ, they (we)
are brothers.
The material is straight out of the Bible, no extra
writing by some modern preacher or theologian.
These are the words of an ancient warrior who knew
the battle believers face, the Apostle Paul. We need
good battle plans, which are given to us in God’s
Word. We need good fellow soldiers, which are
provided through the fellowship of other believers.
We need each other.
Teachers: John Bullock
Start Date: Sunday, February 5th
Meeting Date: Sunday Evenings, 6:00pm
Location: Education Building, 2nd Floor, 20Something/ManCave class room
Cost: Free
"What it Means to Trust God” "What it Means to Trust God” "What it Means to Trust God” "What it Means to Trust God” Each week, we will discover "What it Means to Trust God" by looking at His different attributes. We will explore how God is a Perfect Father. With this discipleship program, we will answer the challenge of becoming leaders that help make disciples.
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Teacher: Steve Hines
Began: Sunday, February 5th
Meeting Times: Sunday Evenings, 6:00pm
Location: Worship Center, Sanctuary
Cost: Free
Leader: Sid Wheat
Meeting Date: Tuesday Mornings, ongoing, 9:30am
Location: Fellowship Hall
Every Tuesday morning, 9:30am – 12:00pm in the Fellowship Hall in the new Sanctuary, we enjoy playing games such as 42, Bingo, Chickenfoot, and prizes are awarded for each game. We also enjoy a full lunch. Guest speakers, special music, and field trips are just a few of the activities we offer. Contact Sid for more info!
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Titus TuesdaysTitus TuesdaysTitus TuesdaysTitus Tuesdays All Ladies are invited to Titus Tuesdays, the second Tuesday of each month. Using the Word of God and our own life experiences, we will discuss different topics and encourage each other in the faith. What an awesome opportunity to truly fellowship with one another. Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share.
Teachers: Jennifer Howard
Start Date: Tuesdays, ongoing, beginning in March
Meeting Date: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7:00pm
Location: Conference Room
Cost: Free
Led by: Jennifer Howard
Start Date: Mondays, ongoing
Meeting Date: 4th Monday of each month, 7:00pm
Location: TBA
Cost: Varies
Ladies Night Out Let’s meet for a night of encouragement and fun! LNO will
be the fourth Monday of each month. We will alternate meeting in a home and going out to dinner. The start times will always be at 7:00pm. For the location, please visit our Facebook page, the church bulletin, the Women’s Ministry
bulletin board (outside the ladies restroom) or church email.
Teacher: Kim Sweet & Angela Geisendorff
Start Date: Wednesdays, ongoing
Meeting Time: Wednesday, Evenings, 6:45pm
Location: Conference Room
Cost: Free
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Teachers: Cyndi King
Start Date: Wednesdays, February 1st thru April 25th
Meeting Date: Wednesdays, 9:30am
Location: Conference Room
Cost: $10
The Five Love Languages The Five Love Languages The Five Love Languages The Five Love Languages of Children of Children of Children of Children
Does your child speak a different language? Sometimes
they wager for your attention, and other times they ignore
you completely. Sometimes they are filled with gratitude and
affection, and other times they seem totally indifferent.
Discover your child's primary language and learn what you
can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings of
respect, affection, and commitment that will resonate in your
child's emotions and behavior.
Wednesday Night Ladies Bible Study
Come join us as we explore God’s Word, and see His plan for
our lives to become more meaningful than ever before.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about God while building relationships and participating in loving fellowship.
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Adult Worship ChoirAdult Worship ChoirAdult Worship ChoirAdult Worship Choir
Each week we laugh, pray for each other, sing together, eat (sometimes) and
prepare to lead in worship .
If you have the gift of singing and the desire to serve the church as part of a choir, come join us!
Study in I Samuel ContinuedStudy in I Samuel ContinuedStudy in I Samuel ContinuedStudy in I Samuel Continued
While the people and events of 1 Samuel are from long
ago and from far away, the struggles these men and
women faced are the same as ours today, as we seek
to live in a fallen world in a way that is pleasing to God.
There are many ways in which we can identify with
these ancient Israelites, and many lessons we can learn
from their successes and failures. Join us as we
continue our study in this amazing book.
Teachers: Phil McGlothlin
Start Date: Wednesday, ongoing
Meeting Date: Wednesdays, 6:45 - 8:00pm
Location: Library
Cost: Free
Led By: Music Ministry
Start Date: Wednesdays, ongoing
Meeting Date: Wednesday Evenings, 6:30pm
Location: Worship Center
Cost: Free
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20Something20Something20Something20Something Who are we?Who are we?Who are we?Who are we? We are. . . sinners in need of God’s Grace, part of God's plan for the future, going to make an impact on the world for Christ; we aren’t children any more, we are making the decisions that will effect the rest of our lives. We matter to God.
Led by: Various Teachers
Meeting Date: Wednesdays, 8:30pm (as well as other activities)
Location: Pizziolas
Cost: Whatever you eat
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Back to the Beginning - Back to Basics
Our goal for this class is to answer the frequently asked question, “How do I study my Bible and where do I begin?” Travel with us back to Genesis to learn about the beginning and while doing so, we will learn techniques that will help in studying other passages of Scripture.
Teachers: Jennifer Howard
Start Date: Thursday, February 9th
Meeting Date: Thursdays, 6:45pm - 8:15pm (childcare available)
Location: Conference Room
Cost: $5
Join the men of MRBC for food, fun & fellowship!
BYOM (bring your own money)
Led by: Men of MRBC
Start Date: Saturdays, ongoing
Meeting Date: Saturdays, 8:30am
Location: Good Day Café
Worried? Depressed? Confused?Worried? Depressed? Confused?Worried? Depressed? Confused?Worried? Depressed? Confused? Struggling with relationships?Struggling with relationships?Struggling with relationships?Struggling with relationships?
Matthew Road Christian Counseling offers understanding, encouragement, and hope through a counselor who is professionally trained, licensed, and committed to offering quality spiritual and psychological care. As a Christian, our counselor understands the importance of helping individuals, couples and families honestly address the problems they are facing by providing a safe, supportive environment in which the central issues may be understood and solutions found. As a professional counselor, our staff member is equipped to address the specific issues that underlie the complex, confusing nature of the difficulties that individuals, couples, and families often face. Common QuestionsCommon QuestionsCommon QuestionsCommon Questions Are your counselors really professional?Are your counselors really professional?Are your counselors really professional?Are your counselors really professional? All counselors have earned masters or doctoral degrees in counseling or related fields. Counselors are either fully licensed or licensed interns by appropriate Texas licensing boards. Approved supervisors regularly supervise interns. Will they respect my confidentiality?Will they respect my confidentiality?Will they respect my confidentiality?Will they respect my confidentiality? Your information belongs to you and is protected by codes of ethics and Texas laws of confidentiality. These codes and laws strictly limit when and how confidential information may be revealed. What types of counseling do you practice?What types of counseling do you practice?What types of counseling do you practice?What types of counseling do you practice? Marital, Pre-marital, Individual, Family, Children and Group How much does it cost?How much does it cost?How much does it cost?How much does it cost? Since our church supports this ministry, we can offer counseling at reduced fees, often for much less than the cost of comparable services. Please call the church office for more information regarding cost. Contact Information:Contact Information:Contact Information:Contact Information: Keith DibbleKeith DibbleKeith DibbleKeith Dibble 972972972972----343343343343----9831983198319831 [email protected]@[email protected]@matthewroad.org
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Children’s DiscipleshipChildren’s DiscipleshipChildren’s DiscipleshipChildren’s Discipleship
AwanaAwanaAwanaAwana
There is no other program that hides the Word of
God in the heart of a child like AWANA club.
You will not want your child to miss this
opportunity. Children meet on Wednesday nights
from 6:30 - 8:00 PM. This program is offered for
3 year-olds through 6th grade, with an emphasis on
Bible memorization. Awards are earned for their
accomplishments. We also have fun with theme
nights, AWANA racers, campouts, pizza-parties
and much more. This is truly an activity that will
bless your child and the entire family.
**Nursery is offered for children 2 and under for
parents attending a Bible Study or serving.
Teachers: AWANA Leaders
Start Date: Wednesdays, during the school year
Meeting Date: Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Location: Education Building
To register for a class please see the Guest Center, Page 14
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Teacher: Cyndi King
Start Date: Sunday, February 5th
Meeting Date: Sundays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Preschool Classrooms
PreschoolPreschoolPreschoolPreschool Join us and the crew of “Veggie Tales” as
we learn the basic ideas about God & the
Gospel. Preschool is for 3-5 year olds
(pre-Kindergarten), and includes a Bible
story, crafts, and a Veggie Tale episode.
**Nursery is offered for children 2 and under
for parents attending a Bible Study or serving.
Mighty and Marvelous � Daring and Dangerous Join us for games, activities, large group lessons,
and small group discussion. Each week, kids will
discover "What it Means to Trust God" by looking
at His different attributes. With this discipleship
program, we plan to help kids become disciple-
making disciples as they take leadership roles in
teaching their peers. Teacher: Maggie Dean & Daniel Sweet
Start Date: Sunday, February 5th
Meeting Date: Sundays, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Education Building
To register for a class please see the Guest Center, Page 16
Student DiscipleshipStudent DiscipleshipStudent DiscipleshipStudent Discipleship
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Join us for Collide on Wednesday nights as we seek to set our lives on a collision course with Christ and
his Kingdom. Live music, fun games, deep message, good fellowship and food. The youth café is open from 6:00pm until Collide starts at 6:28pm.
Led by: Ryan Trask
Meeting Date: Wednesdays, 6:28pm - 8:00pm
Location: Student Ministry Activity Center (SMAC)
Each week, we will discover "What it Means to Trust God" by looking at His different attributes. With this discipleship program, we plan to help students become disciple-making disciples, as they take leadership roles in teaching their peers.
Led by: Janie & Ryan Trask
Start Date: Sunday, February 12th
Meeting Date: Sundays, 6:00 - 7:00pm
Location: Student Ministry Activity Center (SMAC)
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AWANA Trek® challenges students to consider their
destiny in Christ and pursue it through life application
of God's Word.
All junior high and high school students are welcome.
We will be working through the Trek Dashboard
Workbook in class. We will be studying the “how to's”
of the Christian life second semester.
Mission First Sundays will be the first Sunday of each
month. We will have a missionary speak on the country
that they served in. We will have a dinner that night
which will have that country's theme and be potluck
style.
Join us as we continue to learn what God’s plan is for our lives, and to learn more about His Word.
Led by: Julee Teeples
Start Date: Sundays ongoing
Meeting Date: Sundays, 4:00 - 6:00pm
Location: 11th & 12th Grade Classroom
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Infant Dr. Karen Bullock, Dr. Norma Hedin,
Cindy Slater, Rao Sukumpantanasarn
Toddlers Christine Lakatos, Donna Lancaster
2 year olds Ronni Marich, Eric & Stephanie Tunell, Rikki Wade
3 year olds Lance & April Gholston
Pre-K Roni Mota, Jami Wittman
Kindergarten Linda Brown,Paul Petkoff
1st Grade Robin McGlothlin, Susie Roberts
2nd Grade Chris & Jennifer Howard
3rd Grade Marty Martin, Charles & Teresa Stanford
4th Grade Cindy Johnson, Laura Jones
Area 56 Ed & Angela Geisendorff
Jr. High Robert & Crystal Costabile, Joel & Christy Martinez,
Brian & Angela Smyers, Steve & Karen Wong
Sr. High DC & Regan Andrews, Steve & Diana Hines,
David & Nancy Howard, Josh & Trina Wilhelm
TwentySomething Susan Bickston, Tiffani Marich, Rachel Sullenger
Adult Co-Ed Senior Jimmy Crouch
Adult (Parents of Pre-Schoolers) Charles Fry, Thomas Halsell
Adult (Parents of TwentySomethings) John Bullock, Eric Hedin,
William Sullenger
Adult (Parents of Teenagers and Beyond) Ruben DeLaTorre
Adult Ladies 1 Kim Sweet
Adult Ladies 2 (Women of Grace) Joy Richards
Cross Seekers (Young Married) Dan Heefner, Daniel Sweet
3 - D (Co-Ed Adults) Greg Trihus
Babyboomers (Co-Ed Adults) Michael Laws, Terry Robinson
Adult Co-Ed All Ages Phil McGlothlin
9:45am Sunday Bible Study Classes and Teachers
For more information regarding these classes, please see our Guest Center, check out our website at
www.matthewroad.org, email [email protected] or call 972-641-2717.
How to Join How to Join How to Join How to Join If you would like to join our church family, we accept candidates for
membership either by transfer of a letter from a church of like faith,
statement of faith, or believer’s baptism. We encourage each person
to attend our New Comers Class before new candidates are
introduced to the church. Watch for more information to come
when our next class is scheduled.
If you have any questions, please see our Guest Center, or contact
our church office at [email protected], or 972-641-2717.
