MBC Summer Newsletter 2016

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01 SHIFT | 6PM | MBC

BrookLink Windows to the World 2016 | 6:30PM | MBC

02 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 03 Yarning To Do His Will | 6:30PM | MBC 04 Tapestries Women’s Study | 9AM | MBC 08

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10 MS Overtime | 7PM | Off-Site 11 HS Overtime | 7PM | Off-Site 14 MS/HS Service Event | 11:30AM | Off-Site 15 Senior Recognition Sunday

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Community Meal | 4:30PM | MBC 09 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC

02-09 Youth Mission Trip | West Virginia 04 Independence Day

Church-Wide Prayer|12-1PM | Rm 206 Nightshift | 6PM | MBC

Church Office Closed Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC

16 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 18 Chick-Fil-A Night | 5-8PM | Off-Site 19 Yarning To Do His Will | 9AM | MBC 22 Last Day of Christian Education Classes

05 Yarning To Do His Will | 6:30PM | MBC 11 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 18 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 19 MS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC 20 HS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC 21 Yarning To Do His Will | 9AM | MBC 24 Clothing Collection

8th Grade Faith Affirmation Sunday Clothing Collection for Bethany Calvary Share Fair

23 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 30 Memorial Day

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25 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC

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MS/HS S’mores Night | 7PM | Off-Site

Church Office Closed

05 All Church Business Meeting | 12PM | MBC 06 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 07 MS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC

O u r mis s io n is to invite p e o p le to dis cover Jesus Chr ist a n d b e c o m e H i s f u l l y d e v o t e d f o l l o w e r s w h o i n fl u e n c e t h eir relat io n s h ip s, n eig h b o r h o o ds,co m munities and the wo r l d.

Yarning To Do His Will | 6:30PM | MBC

08 HS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC 12 Church-Wide Prayer|12-1PM |Room 206 Community Meal | 4:30PM | MBC

13 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 15 OVERTIME Middle School, 7PM, Off-Site 16 Yarning To Do His Will | 9AM | MBC 20 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 20-24 VBS 26 Clothing Collection for Bethany Calvary Share Fair 27 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 29 Student Night w/ Pastor Bryan | 6PM | MBC

01 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 02 Yarning To Do His Will | 6:30PM | MBC 08 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 09 MS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC 09-11 K3-K5 VBS 10 HS Case for Christ Bible Study | 6PM | MBC 14 MS/HS Pick-up Soccer Game | 2PM | Off-Site 15 Elders Meeting | 7PM | MBC 18 Yarning To Do His Will | 9AM | MBC 21 Annual Church Picnic | 12PM | Jacobus Park 22 NAMI Family Support Group | 6:30PM | MBC 28 Clothing Collection 1 0 2 5

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EGYPT VBS: Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace | Monday, June 20th – Friday, June 24th | 6-8:30PM

NEXTGENMINISTRIES

Students K4-6th grade will join Joseph as he swats away scorpions in a dark prison cell...stroll through the golden splendor of Pharaoh's palace... experience exotic sights and smells in an Egyptian bazaar...be carried away by music wafting through enticing desert air. What a week of fun—and lasting Bible learning!

Registration is available online at www.mbctosa.org

Programming September - May

NURSERY (BIRTH TO 2 YEARS)

Children at this precious age are nurtured on Sunday mornings while listening to worship music, playing, and getting a little snuggle time with caregivers who love Jesus and care for them. Nursery care is available both services.

KIDS (K3 TO 5TH GRADE)

Joseph’s Journey VBS for Preschoolers August 9th – 11th | 9-11AM

Through these early childhood years, our goal is to provide an environment for kids that allows them to discover the God who created them, the Jesus who loves them and the Holy Spirit who empowers kids to make a difference in the world around them. Programming is offered during the school months of September through May.

Preschoolers and Kindergartners (K3-K5) will explore the VBS that the older kids did earlier in the summer at an age appropriate level. Registration is available online at www.mbctosa.org

STUDENTS (6TH TO 12TH GRADE)

On Sunday mornings and throughout the week students interact in a safe, affirming environment where questions and lively discussion are encouraged.

New or visiting students are welcome to participate at any time.

Middle School meets during our 9AM service and High School meets during our 10:30AM service.

Contact: Jen Akin at jakin@mbctosa.org

NextGen SUNDAY SUMMER SCHEDULE

SHIFT

Care available for Birth-1st grade during the 9AM service only starting on Sunday, May 29th. Students are welcome to join their parents in the Celebration service and journals are provided for students K5-6th grade. Fall programming will begin on Sunday, September 11th.

NEXTGENKIDS Summer Study & Events:

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(Serving Him in Fellowship Together) 1st Sunday of the month at Meadowbrook 6PM-8PM. We serve students a meal, provide fun activities and have a large group lesson with small group break out time.

These small groups are designed to provide more in-depth discovery and discussion based on the large group theme for the month.

NIGHT SHIFT

Service and social activities will be hosted on a regular basis, allowing students to build relationships in an active and fun environment. Typically these are on the 3rd Sunday of the month, but check the calendar for details.

Contact: Kraig Sorvick at ksorvick@mbctosa.org

Case for Christ Middle School Student Bible Study 6-8PM | June 7th, July 19th & Aug 9th @MBC Case for Christ High School Student Bible Study 6-8PM | June 8th, July 20th & Aug 10th @MBC Student Night with Pastor Bryan!

MS & HS | Wednesday, June 29th | 6-8PM @MBC S'mores Night MS & HS | Sunday, July 24th | 7-9PM @Dick and Karen Adam's Home

Programming September – May

OVERTIME

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NEXTGENTEENS SHIFT is going to West Virginia! In July, 25 students from our youth ministry and 8 adult leaders will be serving in Cedar Grove, WV for one week to serve the community there through various service projects like painting or basic construction. Please pray for all aspects of the trip and that they serve the people of Cedar Grove well by sharing and displaying Christ's love.

Pickup Soccer Game MS & HS | Sunday, August 14th | 2-4PM @Hawthorne

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SMALLGROUPS

COOPER/ADAM

Days: AlternateTuesdays of each month Time: 7-8:30PM Location: Brookfield Demographic: 30-60 yrs.; married and single Contact: Tom Cooper 262.271.6632/coopfam2004@att.net.

Status: Open

POZAYT

Status: Full Days: Alt. Thursdays Time: 7-8:30PM Location: Milwaukee Demographic: 20’s/30’s; some families with kids Contact: Rich and Tammy Pozayt 414.475.5668/artist@tammypozayt.com

BOEKENHAUER Status: Full Day: Sunday Time: 5-7PM Location: Brookfield (Benyousky Home) Demographic: Married 40 somethings with lots of kids (newborns to high school) Childcare: Available (Rusk Home) Contact: Matt Boekenhauer 414.443.9315/mkboekenhauer@att.net DYER/GUDEYON

Status: Full

Days: Alternate Thursdays Time: 6:15-8:15PM Location: Wauwatosa Demographic: Married 30 somethings with children Childcare: Available Contact: Tim/Elisha Dyer 573.353.2809/elishadyer@gmail.com

HEINRICH

Days: Alternate Thursdays Time: 7-9PM Location: Milwaukee Demographic: 20-40 yrs.; some parents with children 2-12 yrs.

Childcare: Not Available Contact: Dave/Ann Heinrich 573.280.4031/myjoyfulhome@gmail.com

Days: Alternate Wednesdays Time: 7-9PM Location: Anderson Home (76th St. & Center) Demographic: Married Couples who are empty nesters Contact: John/Genise Anderson 262.613.1463/john_anderson@ntm.org

OSTRENGA

Many of our Small Group take a hiatus during the summer months. For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Dick Adam at 262.782.5944 or adamfam@tds.net.

Status: Full

Day: Thursdays Time: 7-9PM Location: Wauwatosa (East) Demographic: Empty nesters – parents with teenagers Contact: Tom/Maryann Ostrenga 414.453.9526/tostrenga@sbcglobal.net

WALTERS

Status: Open

Day: Wednesdays Time: 7-8:30PM Location: Wauwatosa Demographic: Retired/Nearly Retired Contact: Allen/Carol Walters 414.258.3171/cwalters1@wi.rr.com

KASDORF

Status: Full

Day: Alternate Sundays Time: 7-8:30PM Location: Wauwatosa Demographic: Marrieds/Parents 30-40 yrs.

Childcare: Not Available Contact: Mike/Maureen Kasdorf 414.771.0456/mkasdorf2@gmail.com

TABLER Men’s Group

Status: Open

Status: Open

Status: Open

Day: Saturday Time: 8:30-11AM Location: Meadowbrook Demographic: Men Only; 50-60 yrs.

Contact: Mark Tabler 414.461.3336/markatabler@gmail.com

ROHDE/BERNHARDT Status: Open Day: Alternate Sundays Time: 5:30-7:30PM Location: Brookfield Demographic: Singles/Marrieds/Parents; 40-60 yrs.

Childcare: Children are welcome; Group works together to provide care Contact: Mike/Gail Rohde 414.899.5307/gail@rohdesign.com

Solem/Adam Community

Sunday Mornings/9AM/Meadowbrook/Rm 206 Contact: Russ Solem

SUNDAYMORNINGCOMMUNITIES

Communities will wrap-up on Sunday, May 22nd to take a break for the summer months and will resume on Sunday, September 11th.

Visitors are always welcome to come and check out the First Hour Community. We are a multi-generational group focused on the study and application of God's Word along with time for food, fellowship, and prayer. A typical Sunday will feature a Bible study from either the Old or New Testament as well an occasional visit from one of our missionaries or other special guest. This winter and spring we are working through Paul's letter to the Ephesians and discovering its implications for our lives.

We also include special times of fellowship, such as a brunch, and we provide opportunities to serve with others in the group in a variety of outreaches aimed at connecting with the wider community beyond the church itself. Being part of a Community (either first-hour or second-hour) is a great way to become more integrated into Meadowbrook Church.

Certalic/Purcell Community

Women's Ministry at Meadowbrook invites all women to join them in discovering who Jesus is and how their life can become a reflection of his. They provide regular Bible study throughout the school year and host social events and service projects as well. For more information, please contact Jen Akin at jakin@mbctosa.org.

BIBLICAL ELDERSHIP

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WOMEN’SMINISTRY

Yarning to do His Will

Attention Knitters and Crocheters! Yarning To Do His Will is at it again!

Join us in the morning, evening or both to learn about and discuss future projects. Bring your charity ideas, worsted weight yarn, hooks, needles and a friend! For dates and times, please refer to the calendar section of he newsletter.

Contact Becky Hornak bhornak@att.net or Gail Rohde gail@rohdesign.com with questions.

Have a prayer concern or request? Meadowbrook’s prayer chain is comprised of a group of individuals dedicated to lifting up praises and concerns to the Lord. The Prayer Team also holds a corporate prayer gathering at the home of Jim and Amy Durgan on the first Monday of the month and all are welcome to join.

Contact Brooke Fossell at bafossell@sbcglobal.net to submit a request or if you have questions.

PRAYERMINISTRY

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Sunday Morning/10:30AM/Meadowbrook/Rm 206 Contact: Kimberly Purcell New Life Community is a very relational, multi-generational mix of married and singles that begins each Sunday praying for the needs of the group. Following this, the group studies a book of the Bible.

In September, the Certalic/Purcell community will continue their study of the Book of Genesis that had begun in January, taking one chapter per week. The group is discussion oriented, studying each chapter to see what members learn about God and themselves, and where we can find hope and encouragement in each chapter. Several members of the community take turns facilitating the class each week.

The Elders are implementing a discipleship program to develop future elders at Meadowbrook. We will be using a book entitled “Biblical Eldership—An Urgent Call to Restore Biblical Church Leadership” by Alexander Strauch as well as its accompanying workbook. This summer, the Elders will be working through the material and studying God’s Word regarding the role of elders. The intention is to launch a class in the Fall to teach and disciple others in eldership, preparing those who are interested in leadership. The class will take about a year. If you are interested in the Fall class, please fell free to call or email Marvin Suson at 414-531-6751 or marv@marvinsuson.com or any of the elders.

GET CONNECTED

New to Meadowbrook or just looking to learn a little about us and perhaps make some connections with others? This is a good place to start! Get Connected groups form periodically and meet for three-tofour weeks on Sunday mornings, providing you with an opportunity to learn about the mission and ministries of Meadowbrook, meet some of our key leaders, and get ideas about what might be next. If this sounds good, contact Dick Adam (adamfam@tds.net) or Tony Stewart (tony.stewart@zimmer.com) or make a note on one of our connection cards & drop it in the offering plate.

DISCOVERY CLASS

Part of our mission at Meadowbrook Church is to provide opportunities for you to DISCOVER who Jesus is and what a life with him looks like. Our DISCOVERY class is the beginning of these steps. We encourage those who are exploring the Christian faith or are simply new to Meadowbrook to begin by joining this class on Sunday mornings. It is a wonderful way to learn more about the church and begin to make connections with others in the congregation. For more information, please contact Scott Hoggatt at scott.hoggatt@gmail.com or Tom Cooper at coopfam2004@att.net.

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CAFEKOINONIA

The smell of freshly roasted and ground coffee beans. A relaxed atmosphere filled with the rustling of quiet conversations and close relationships. There is so much more to a coffee house than just coffee … there is fellowship.

"Koinonia," comes from a Greek word that means to share in something, to participate, to have unity and togetherness, or fellowship. Whether you are new to Meadowbrook or have been coming for years, Café Koinonia offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere and serves as a way to make visitors feel welcome. It emphasizes our commitment to community. It is a great place to hang out with new people and close friends.

Café Koinonia serves a variety of hot coffee choices beginning at 8:30AM. After 10AM you can also find iced drinks, baked goods, tea and lemonade available until closing time at 11:45AM. In addition to all those choices, you can sign up to become a "Coffee Club" member, receiving monthly your own stash of our Meadowbrook Blend. Café Koinonia serves the best Stone Creek Coffee has to offer as featured in our monthly coffee selections.

Café Koinonia, is FREE. We want visiting people to feel welcome and nothing does that better than a free snack or beverage. That being said, Café Koinonia is a self-sustaining ministry and donations are always welcome! Your gifts and donations provide for the visitors and guests of the church and for that we thank you for your participation in the on-going ministry of invitation at Meadowbrook Church. We look forward to seeing you in the Café!

FILL THE CUP Café Koinonia Renovation Project Over the last three years, Café Koinonia has grown significantly as a ministry. They have expanded their menu, increased their hours of operation, grown their volunteer team and have continued to seek ways to be a place of service, connection and community. As the ministry has grown, the team’s vision has as well.

Traditionally a service to Meadowbrook regulars, the team desires to press into the mission of Meadowbrook by inviting our visitors into a warm atmosphere where they can easily connect with others. As the vision began to expand, it became clear that by renovating the main floor lobby to include the Café, their team would be able to meet and serve visitors better.

In addition, it would help ease the heavy traffic flow on the lower level and the need for our NextGen Ministry to expand their classroom space.

This renovation also would provide some opportunity for new ministry. Perhaps a place for small groups to meet, local college students to study, or parents to hang out as their kids participate at a NextGen event. Most of all, it seeks to connect with the mission of Meadowbrook by being a place of invitation where community can grow.

The Meadowbrook Elders and Café Koinonia Team want to invite you to participate in this exciting new project by supporting the expansion and giving to the Café Koinonia Renovation Project. If you would like to contribute to the fund please write “café” in the memo section of your check and send it to Café Koinonia 1025 N. 70th St. Wauwatosa, WI 53213.

You may also place your designated gift in the offering plate on Sunday.

MISSIONMINISTRIES We are a church that does mission! As followers of Jesus it is our hope to positively influence our relationships, communities, neighborhoods and world. We do mission locally and globally: connecting with those across the street as well as across the world.

We invite you to join us on our mission. Below are some of the organizations, service projects and people we partner with.

GLOBAL OUTREACH

The primary avenue for Meadowbrook's involvement in global outreach is our support of the following international workers: Eric and Mollie Kroner, in Chad with TEAM Lon and Louise Diehl, in Thailand with Wycliffe Jason and Sue Holm, in Germany with Greater Europe Mission Doug and Barb Lamp, in Brazil with OC International

Dave and Ann Heinrich, with New Tribes MIssions Mike and Trisha Goddard, in Paraguay with Alteco Dan and Louise Hubert, in Papua, Indonesia with TEAM John and Janet Certalic, with Caring for Others

Meadowbrook also supports the following individuals engaged in mission stateside: Craig and Tina Holmquist, with Fort Wilderness Christian camping ministry Kathy McCready, with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship campus ministry Paul and Jennifer Runnoe, CRU campus ministry Bob Wolniak, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship campus ministry Dave & Anne Heinrich, New Tribes

LOCAL OUTREACH & COMPASSION

Clothing Drive ( Jim & Amy Durgan) Meadowbrook holds a clothing drive on the fourth Sunday of each month. The team emphasizes a specific type of clothing each month, but all donated items are accepted. For more details contact Amy or Jim Durgan at jdurgan@wi.rr.com.

Community Meal (September-June) (Mary Ellison) On the second Sunday of each month, Meadowbrook hosts and serves a community meal for families that utilize the Tosa Food Pantry. The team is always looking for individuals willing to greet, prepare dinner, serve, chat with guests, or do a few dishes . If you are interested in participating and finding out more information, please contact Mary Ellison at 414.604.0031 or bluenotemary@aol.com.

Tosa Food Pantry (Tom & Cindy Cooper) Meadowbrook regularly collects canned and dry goods to donate to the Tosa Food pantry. If you are interested in contributing, items can be placed on the shelving across from the elevator on the upper level.

Exploit No More (Brian Rusk) Exploit No More exists to empower Milwaukee’s children to rise out of sex trafficking. Our goal is to lend voices to children who have been sold for sex, to mobilize our community to do something about it, and to provide long-term residential aftercare to children freed from the chains of commercial sexual exploitation. To find out more information on how you can partner with the team at Meadowbrook, please contact Brian Rusk.

CareNet Pregnancy Center (Tom Cooper)

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) (Krista Eisenhauer) A NAMI support group has formed at Meadowbrook. They meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 6:30-8:30PM in room 206. The groups goal is to lend support, share and learn from one another and lighten the sometimes very heavy burden of how best to come alongside a loved one living with mental illness.

Contact Krista Eisenhauer for more details at krista@eisenhauer.org or 414.745.5816

MARRIAGEMINISTRY Our marriage ministry seeks to provide opportunities for couples to strengthen their marriages. Throughout the year they will offer special events and resources. If you have questions about our marriage ministry, please contact Steve and Becky Hornak at bhornak@att.net.