MHCC Weekly E-News July 21 - July 27
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 Overflow Service Choir
ATTENTION ALL SINGERS: If you would like to sing in the choir for our Overflow Worship Night on August 10th please contact Pastor Kevin. The service is at 6pm and the practice is at 3:30pm. CDs will be available shortly. | <>
Men's Ministry
 Hello from Frontline Men's Ministry!
Make plans to attend the upcoming Frontline Men's Breakfast, which is scheduled for Saturday, July 26th, at Tijeras Creek Golf Club. Our special guest speaker is Pastor Scott Kilpatrick who will be bringing a special word about "Four relationships no Man can afford to be without." The breakfast will begin at 8 am and go to 10 am and the cost is just $10! I look forward to seeing all of you there! Please call the Chuch Office to Register! | <>
 Ladies, Mark Your Calendars!! August 7th- Girls Night Out: Hawaiian Luau at the home of Angie Cyrand Saturday August 23rd- Women's Mini- Retreat at MHCC *Highlight: Birthchoice Ministries (one morning-afternoon only, not an overnighter!) * If you would like to help promote the Cookbook, please call Sarah Stewart in the Church Office! Your involvement would be greatly appreciated! | <>
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Calling all FRIENDLY PEOPLE!
Your smile and handshake could make someone's day. Join the team of Greeters that extends a warm welcome to everyone who comes to MHCC. Contact Penny at 949.230.6652 for more information. | <>
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| MHCC Weekly E-News July 21 -July 27 |
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| Interested in helping to plan our church Health Faire? We'll have the opportunity to donate blood and provide our church family with useful information concerning vital areas of personal health. We're also hoping to have qualified medical personnel on campus to conduct blood pressure and cholesterol testing exams. A planning meeting will be announced soon. You can register your interest in this event by contacting the church office at 589-7880. | <>
Everyday Youth Group Wednesday nights resume August 6th for a Night of Worship.
Sign ups are filling up for JH Beach Banzai and all youth summer camp. Don't miss out- 1/2 scholarships are now available for summer camp. We want you there! | <>
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| "Monday Nights" Young Adults Ministry Tonight we are meeting for Beach Night at Aliso Creek State Beach. Worship & S'mores to be had. More info to come... Look forward to seeing you tonight!! | <>
| Women's Health and Fitness ClubWanting to Boost your energy level? Come to the Health and Fitness Club! Sanctuary Choir Room- Monday-Thursday 7-8AM Dress in comfy clothes & bring H2O to keep hydrated! | <>
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Weekly Devotion "Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart"
Luke 18:1 (NKJV)
This verse serves as both a reminder and a challenge to us. Jesus teaches us here that prayer must be a determined, passionate activity. This instruction from Jesus was so important that He gave us a parable (verses 2 - 5) to illustrate its meaning.
If we are passionate about something, it is because the thing we want or the activity we are engaged in is most precious and desirable to us. The widow in the parable was determined, most likely even desperate, to have justice and gain what was due her. She pursued this with such passion that the unjust judge finally gave in to her persistent demands, just to be rid of her constant petitioning. and shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though he bears long with them?" (verse 7)
When we are passionate about playing a particular sport or creating a special craft or learning a new skill, we devote our entire time and energy and focus to that endeavor. This is the passionate devotion Jesus expects of us in prayer. Prayer must be an all-engrossing activity for us. I must confess that I am as guilty as anyone of allowing other passions to take precedence over prayer, and of giving up when there seems to be no response. "The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (Matthew 26:41) "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." (Galations 6:9)
May the Lord help us overcome our natural weaknesses, our tendency to despair and to give up the fight. In our desperate need, may we make prayer our passionate pursuit each day. Our heavenly Father has promised to reward our persistent faithfulness.
Author: David Busdeicker | <>
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