NEW This Week
I ntroducing a new segment that will be featured each week in our "This Week at MR" email called
MR Memoirs.

Our lives are all valuable stories. We want to create a space where we can honestly share the pain, joy, and hope of our lives as we process what we are learning from our current sermon series. We want to establish a sense of community among our congregation, one in which we can reflect on the little grandiose moments of our adventurous lives.

We encourage you to take a moment to rest in your busy day to savor an honest short story.
“Can you tell us about a time/situation when you felt insecure, uncomfortable in your own skin, maybe wanted to be someone else. How did you combat that and find peace in who God designed you to be?”

Most of my life I have been overcome with insecurity. It mostly revolved around my fear of what people thought of me. In the past I have left rehearsals and performances projecting my feeling of inadequacy into the minds of the people with whom I worked. No one ever expressed those thoughts to me, but I “KNEW” they were thinking it. I used humor and self-deprecation as a preemptive strike to those who thought poorly of me.

Through the love of Christ personified by some very key people in my life, personal study of Scripture and prayer, I am continuously reminded that I am a son of the Creator of the universe. The thought that before time began God thought deeply about me, affects the way I see myself. I am fully known and fully loved. How, then, can I be insecure?  
- Jason Yon
Coming Soon
World Relief Training - May 24 - 5:45 PM - N 105

On May 24 th , we will be hosting a training session for individuals interested in serving refugees in our area. This training will be provided by World Relief, a national refugee relocation organization. It will focus on individuals planning on working with refugees in our area as road runners, language partners, event volunteers, and friendship partners. The training will begin at 5:45 and last 2.5-3 hours and will be held in Room N 105. There is an application process involved and space is limited. Please contact Jason Yon, jyon@mitchellroad.org if you are interested.
VBS Registration is OPEN

July 9-12th
9:00am-12:00pm 
Ages: K4-4th grade completed 
Registration closes June 25th 

VBS invites your kids to grab their megaphones, lace up their cleats, and tune up their instruments. As they fill up the offensive line, sideline, and drumline, your players, cheerleaders, and band members will realize God has given them His ultimate playbook. He wants them to join His team, train hard, celebrate salvation, and encourage one another. Registration is required for this event, please register your kids by June 25 th at  www.mitchellroad.org/event-registration for ages K4-4th completed. For additional questions please contact Ashley Adams: Aadams@mitchellroad.org  
Women's Summer Bible Study - Begins June 5

Please join us this summer on Tuesday evenings for an 8 week Women’s book and Bible study. We will be going through the book  Here Is Our God , edited by Kathleen Nielson and D.A. Carson.

During our time together we will be looking at how God visibly revealed himself to his people. Books can be purchased at the Welcome Center for $10 or from Amazon. Please email Sarah Warren  swarren@mitchellroad.org  if you plan on attending or have any questions.

We will begin meeting June 5 th  in N 111 (The Choir Room) from 6:30-8:00 PM.
Day Trip to The Cove - Senior Adult Event - June 25

We will be taking a bus to the Billy Graham Training Center, The Cove. The Cove's Senior Salt Program will include a morning of singing traditional hymns interspersed with uplifting Scripture readings and stories. We will enjoy a delicious lunch following the program and then take a walk through the Chapel and bookstore.

Cost is ONLY $35.00 and includes lunch. We are able to reduce the price for this great trip by traveling in the MRCA school bus. Register at the Welcome Center.
Deadline to register is June 10.
MRCA Fall Soccer Registration is Open

MRCA Fall Rec Soccer registration has begun! Registration is open to students at Mitchell Road Christian Academy and those at MRPC who do not attend MRCA.
 
MRCA will once again compete in the CESA league program. Practices will be held at the MRCA campus and games will be on Saturdays at the MeSA fields off Anderson Ridge Road. Rec soccer season will begin in late August and end in early November. The soccer divisions available are: U6, U8, U10, U12, and U15 (U15 is girls only). If we do not have enough registrations to field a certain team, you will be notified and receive a refund.

To register or for more information, click on the button below:
Jump in and Serve!

Let's take ownership of our community by serving the church if only once a month. Together we can build an even more amazing space for worship.

-Nursery team (children from 6 weeks to 3 years old) - Spend time interacting with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers by reading and playing with them. This is a great chance to care for our youngest church attendees and an easy way of doing your part to bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. No diaper changes required!

-Children's ministry team (childcare in K4 through 4th grade) - Teach or assist in Sunday school or children's church. Another great chance to build relationships and share the love of Jesus with the kids of our congregation and their families.

-Greeting team - Help welcome our members and guests alike by being a friendly first impression at one of our four main doors. This is a great job to serve with a friend or spouse, or as a family.

-Parking team - Help with shuttles from our outer lots, direct people to available parking spaces and keep our parking lot running smoothly. This volunteer job is rain or shine and is great place to serve with a friend.

-Usher team - Hand out bulletins, help people find seats, and pass the offering plate for any of our three services.

Email Frances Lightcap at  flightcap@mitchellroad.org  to discuss where you might want to jump in and serve.