Baby Dedication Day September 12th

Sunday September 12th during our morning worship gathering we will be presenting our children to the Lord and praying for God's provision and protection upon their life. If you have a child age 2 and under we encourage you to be a part of this special day. Invite your family and friends as we celebrate together as a family all that Jesus is doing through the blessing of children in our church.

What is the Bible About?

The Bible Is Not Basically about You

This is a good post from Justin Taylor with a great video based on a talk given by Tim Keller. Click here to view and read the whole post.

Bulletin Anouncements.

Do to some technical difficulties we had no bulletins this past Sunday....have no fear though. If you want to remain in the know (and you should) here is all that's important this week at Mystery:

Packs and Snacks Mystery is partnering with West Central Elementary and gathering items backpacks, snacks for kindergarten students, kleenexes, lice kits, & small rewards.

Community Groups Being a Christian means being in Community. It is living alongside others on mission that we grow in the gospel. Find a group gathering near you and sign up today to join one. Committing to a Community Group is the best thing you could do this fall to experience Jesus.

Raise the Roof! We're sprucing up the place inside and out! Be sure to grab a Raise the Roof card if you haven't gotten one yet!.

Art Walk Thanks to everyone who helped make Art Walk a success! Art Walk will continue next month on September 16th. There are many ways to help with set up on Wednesday and hosting, bringing food, and clean up on Thursday. If you have any questions, please ask Cathy Jo or Rachel Eden.

Third Sunday Prayer - Join us Sunday, September 19th from 7-8pm to confess our need for God and cry out for him to do a great work in our city, church and in the hearts of his people. We would like to see all our members attend this gathering.

New Series Beginning Sunday - The Kingdom is Like...

Jesus was a great teacher, even more so he was a great story teller. He painted pictures with words that both revealed and concealed the truths of his Kingdom. This week we begin Chapter 13 the fifth discourse in Matthews Gospel. We've entitled the series "The Kingdom is Like..." We will be looking at some of the stories Jesus tells to express the mysteries of Kingdom life and living. Join us for the next four Sundays mornings at 10am as we let God examine our hearts and explain some of the rich treasures of the gospel life.

West Central Mission - Open Hose Tonight

Our partnership with West Central Elementary continues today from 4-6pm. Mystery will be loving on the students and faculty by providing games and popsicles for the children and families visiting the school for open house. For many this is their first encounter with the school so we want them to feel safe and served. Bring your handmade welcome sign and enjoy the privilege of serving our cities schools and students in the name of Jesus.

FALL 2010 COMMUNITY GROUPS FORMING

Its that time of year again. Community Groups are forming right now. They will officially kick off the week of August 23rd in neighborhoods and homes throughout the city. There is one just right for you, your family and your friends. This is a best thing you could do to learn about, grow in and experience Jesus this semester. Get in and commit to a group of people where you can eat, laugh, love, be loved, cry, pray and serve together. Life was never meant to be a solo affair and the Christian journey is designed to be done together. Jesus said the world would believe in him as the say his people in living in loving, missional community.
You're invited!

Living Without Basic Needs Simulation

Living without basic needs simulation - Thursday, August 12, 8:30 am
to 12:00 pm at South Middle School.
This experience will greatly open your eyes to what families living without basic needs experience every day - decisions they make, fears and frustrations they feel. A vast mjority of Joplin leaves at or below the poverty level. AS a church that wants to engage our city and seek to rebuild, repair and transform lives with the gospel this is an amazing opportunity to involve yourself and your community group with.
Let your community leader or pastor now so we can get your name on the list. Space is limited. You can also connect Economic Securities Corp Debbie Markman 417-781-0352 x222