We are glad you have joined us for worship today!Each week we indicate our presence by

completing this form and placing it in the offering basket. If you are visiting today, please sign in and let us know where we can minister to you or how

you would like to be involved in our ministries.

Meredith Drive5128 Meredith DriveDes Moines, IA 50310

515.276.4901

Sunday Worship9:30 am

The Bridge10025 NW 62nd Ave.Johnston, IA 50131

515.276.4901

Sunday Worship9:00 am

Willkie House900 17th St.

Des Moines, IA 50314 515.333.9374

Sunday Worship10:00 am

GIVE THANKS UNTO THE LORD....Dennis & Donna Lillard, 62nd anniversaryLarry & Sharon Card, 60th anniversary

...AND CALL UPON HIS NAMEYouth and adults from Way Out Ministry mission work in California/

HEALING, HEALTH CONCERNS: Gil De Roos, Shirley Mulford, Taylor McMahon, Ronda Benson, Mollie Bonestroo, Melva Albaugh, Ellen Elliott, Karen Cox, Donna Culp, Jennifer Macdonald, Jonah Ayres, Barb Huyette, John Eernisse, Glenda Kretzinger’s sister, Larry Hoch’s sister, Pam Dykstra’s sister, Ginny Vaden’s brother, Nancy Howard’s sister, Eernisse’s grand-niece, Leah Tokheim’s mom, Meagan Reeg’s dad, Carol Slump’s niece, Charlene & Jackson Ver Steeg’s daughter, Keisler’s nephew, Heidi Schoper’s daugher.

OUR MILITARY: Jonathan Arthur, Tim Bartleman, Dylan DePenning, Ben Doudna, TJ Francis, April Beck’s nephew, Mollie Bonestroo’s grandson, Jeri Caldwell’s grandson, Kathy Carlson’s niece, Sheryl Van Weelden’s grandson.

God’s People in Prayer

For More InformationVisit us at

www.meredithdrive.org

Hearing Enhancements Receivers Are Available at

the Welcome Center

HOMEBOUND & IN CARE CENTERS: (We list the following who are not able to come to worship to encourage prayer, cards, visits.) Bob Bergman, Sharon Card, Arv DeCook, Benjamin DePenning, Loudene Empey, Bob Hagener, Colleen Meyers, Wanda Ray, Don Smith, Dee Van Rees.

NEED PRAYER DURING THE WEEK? Prayer Requests are emailed to our 300+ people who pray during the week. To submit your requests, or to receive email prayer requests & pray for others, please contact Jennifer Macdonald, 276.4901, or jennifermacdonald@meredithdrive.org.

• Prayer elders are available to pray for you Tuesdays, 7:30-9 a.m. at Meredith Drive. You are welcome to join them in prayer. Come & go as needed.

• The Meredith Drive campus prayer room is open during business hours for you to come and pray in Room 103, in the lower level east.

TODAY’S AFTER-SERVICE PRAYER TEAMSAt Meredith Drive

9:30 a.m. Merwyn & Jean Tinker Sam & Carol Anderson

At The Bridge 9 a.m. - Keri Kolb & Galen Redshaw

Sermon Notes

WELCOME!

Name ___________________________________Address _________________________________City, State, Zip ___________________________Phone Number __________________________Email _________________________________

1st Time Guest Return Guest Member Regular Attendee (Non-member) Here for Special Occasion Only This is a change in my contact information I’d like to receive the weekly MDRC E-News

I HEARD ABOUT THE BRIDGE FROM:

Driving by Friend/family Other: ______________

I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT:

Nursery-6th Grade Small Groups Weekday Preschool Adult Classes Jr./Sr. High Marriage Ministry Prayer Ministries Church Membership Music Ministries Serving Opportunities

I WOULD LIKE PRAYER REGARDING:

PLACE REQUEST

PThis is a personal request to elder/pastoral staff only Please follow up with a phone call I will pray for others through the email prayer chain

I WOULD LIKE TO VISIT WITH A PASTOR:

Becoming a more devoted follower of Christ Committing my life to Christ A personal issue

“Thinking Eternally Instead of Temporarily”Philippians 3:1-4:2

Pastor Suzanne VogelMeredith Drive Reformed Church

JUL12

Welcome PLACES TO CONNECT & GROW OPPORTUNITY SIGN UPMDRC Blood Drive August 3 Blood donation matters every day for cancer patients undergoing treatment, for accident and trauma patients, and for individuals being treated for various blood disorders. By donating at our August event you will not only help save lives, you will help MDRCer Remi Smith, a recent Hoover High School graduate, earn a scholarship for college. Her goal is to collect 50 units of blood at the upcoming drive! Schedule your appointment online at www.donorsaves.org, click “Schedule a Donation” and follow directions.

Next Baptism is August 9 If you are a member of MDRC and would like to have your child baptized, please mark the Bulletin stub or contact Pastor Jill, jillversteeg@meredithdrive.org, so that we may contact you about details and preparation materials.

Servants of the Day Hey 6th and 7th graders! Be the hands and feet of Jesus, travelling around Des Moines and serving, Wednesday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will be serving at places like Freedom For Youth, DMARC, etc. This event is free - just help supply food to be served. Mark the Bulletin stub for more info.

Employment Opportunity MDRC is seeking to employ an Early Childhood Coordinator in its Children’s Ministry area at The Bridge. More information about this position is available on our website, in “News & Events.”

Senior Adults to Botanical Center Join us for a tour of the Botanical Center and lunch on Wed., July 22. Meet at the church at 10:15 a.m. Sign up on the Bulletin stub or call Tammy Gregory at 276-4901 by July 17 if you plan to attend so we know how many people to make lunch reservations for. Please also let us know if you are able to drive others.

Student Ministry Need Are you handy? Then you might just be the person we’re looking for! We have a few repairs that need to be done in the youth area at The Bridge, including fixingsomelamps,fixinganendtable,fixingtheflooringofafoosball table, and replacing pool cue tips. If you are interested in helping, please contact TammyGregory@meredithdrive.org.

Bill Pedrick and Sam Hall in Concert! Come and enjoy the music of these two MDRCers Sunday evening, July 19, 6:30 p.m. at The Bridge! With Bill playing his best on the organ, andSamgivingusarousingviolin/fiddleperformance,you’resure to be entertained! The concert is free and sponsored by Wildwood Hills Ranch in St. Charles, IA.

Lost and Found at The Bridge You might want to stop by the Welcome Center to see if there is a familiar coat, jacket, sweater, etc. you left behind last winter or spring. Items will be donated soon. NAME _________________________________

7/12

I/we are interested in baptism

I am interested in serving with Alpha in___being on the prayer team___providing a meal___providing childcare___coordinating childcare

I/we will go to the Botanical Center (be sure to mark options below) ___I/we will meet you at the church to carpool __ I am able to drive others in my car __ I need to ride with someone___I/we will meet you at the Botanical Center

I’m interested in Servants of the Day

We are so glad you chose to worship with us today!!

Meredith Drive Reformed Church is a community of Christ followers who believe that lives are forever changed through a relationship with

a loving God. If this is your first visit, we look forward to meeting you and getting to know you better. Please be sure to sign in on the

Bulletin Stub and leave your contact information so we can call or e-mail to welcome you!

Kids Connection for kindergarten and older is in recess.

Stop by the Welcome Center for information about Preschool Summer Kids Connection.

Nursery is available for Infants through 3 years.

COMING SOON! LEADERSHIP TEAM

Suzanne Vogel Interim Lead Pastor

suzannevogel@meredithdrive.org

Jill Ver SteegTeaching Pastor, Adult Discipleship

jillversteeg@meredithdrive.org

Isaiah NengeanTeaching Pastor, Willkie House/International Ministries Director

isaiahnengean@meredithdrive.org

Josh DeKokYouth Pastor

joshdekok@meredithdrive.org

Bep ReevesChildren’s Pastor

bepreeves@meredithdrive.org

Brenton BrownExecutive Director

brentonbrown@meredithdrive.org

TODAYBlood Pressure Checks Today Take advantage of this free service providedbytheMDRCCareMinistry.Stopinacrossfromtheofficesatthe Meredith Drive campus or at the nurse’s table at the Bridge campus.

Alpha is Coming!September 13-November 22

At The Bridge Mark your calendars and plan to be part of this course! Watch for sign-ups coming later this summer! Are you a past participant and now would like to serve those who are participating? We are building a team of people who are willing to serve in a variety of ways: Coordinating and/or volunteering to help with childcare, providing one of the meals (great family or small group project!) or being on the prayer team, mark the Bulletin stub. Questions? Contact TammyGregory@meredithdrive.org.