April 2017

From the Pastor's Pen It’s that time of year again, or past time for some things to do in your landscaping and yard work. Now is not the time to cut or trim everything in your yard; it’s past time for some. Trees, for instance, are feeding and readying themselves for new and vibrant growth. You can destroy a tree if you cut at the wrong time during that process. Planting time also has passed for certain things. But for other things, it is time to spruce up the place; it’s Spring. It is exhilarating to go to the nursery and see all the new plants from which to choose! I love Green’s on Arkansas, Calloways of course and Weston Gardens on Anglin Dr. in Fort Worth. It is easy to look at the needs in your yard and be overwhelmed. You might even give up before you start. For me, I love to spend all the time I can in the yard using my imagination, as always, and playing with the dog as well. Anyway, as you work, you create a large pile of limbs, leaves, and early Spring weeds. Now the question confronts you as to what to do with the throwaways. In Arlington, cut your limbs in four foot lengths and tie them in bundles and the city will remove them on trash day. Whenyouhavefinishedthereissuchafeelingofaccomplishmentandcleanness.Youmightevenconclude,“ifthiswasn’tmyhouse, I would buy it just because of the beautiful yard.” There are parallels in Scripture – meaning the Old Testament to most scholars as the New Testament stands on it’s own merit. InProverbs25:4thesebitsofwisdomrelatetous:“Takeawaythedrossfromthesilver,andthereshallcomeforthavesselforthefiner.” The importance of these words is found in the Superscription of verse 1. There is an intentional statement to point out the following words were carried everywhere by the closest associates of the King and likely memorized lest they grow careless and that which prevents purity and beauty is gradually consumed or eroded by the wear of time or season. Thelessonis,“cleanitup”andkeepyourselfworthyofHimwhomyouserve. Wemightinclude,inourprayerhabitssomethinglikethese:“Helpmetoridmylifeofit’sclutterFather,thatImayconcentrateon the work You would have me do.” Puts a new energy into our Spring cleaning.

Bro. Bobby

Good Friday ServiceFriday, April 14th @ 7 PM

Join us for this moving service of scripture, music and the Lord's Supper

Children's Easter CelebrationSaturday, April 15th @ 10 AMFor children Preschool thru Grade 4

Join the families celebrating the risen Lord!

Easter Morning WorshipSunday, April 16th @ 8:30 and 10:45 AM

Come celebrate the risen Lord Jesus with us!We will have a full orchestra and choir in each service.

CONNECT. GROW. IMPACT.mayfieldroad

Questions? Contact Bro. Lee: 817.465.6101x17 or 817.504.0588

orbyemail:music@mayfieldroad.org

Spring Dates for the Music Ministry

Please put these EVENTS on your calendars:

Good Friday Service(Location:MayfieldRoadBaptistChurch)Friday, April 14th @ 7:00 P.M.Sanctuary

Children's Easter Celebration(Location:MayfieldRoadBaptistChurch)Sunday, April 15th @ 10 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.Children's Building (Building B)

Easter Morning Worship(Location:MayfieldRoadBaptistChurch)Sunday, April 16th @ 8:30 A.M. and 10:45 A.M.Sanctuary

Children's Choir End of the Year Program(Location:MayfieldRoadBaptistChurch)Sunday, May 21st @ 10:45 A.M.Sanctuary

Children's Music Day Camp(Location:MayfieldRoadBaptistChurch)Monday-Friday, July 10th - 14th @ 9 A.M. - 3 P.M. Dailywith the musical Star Quest and lots of fun activities and games.Open to ANY child who has COMPLETED kindergarten thru 6th GradeCost: $50 per childPerformance will be on Friday evening, July 14th, at 8:00 P.M.

FAMILY MINISTRIES

ToVolunteer,callDougat817-465-6101oremail:doug@mayfieldroad.orgor completeaVBSVolunteerForm located at the Welcome Center Resource Table oroutsidetheChurchOffice.

TheASSOCIATIONAL VBSTRAININGwill be at SouthcliffBaptistChurch,FortWorthonSaturday,April29(9am–12:30pm).Mark the dates on your calendar and watch for furtherdetails.

DATE:MondayFriday,June12-16LOCATION:Mt.LebanonBaptistEncampment,CedarHill,TXCOSTPERCAMPER:$185.00DEPOSITOF$50.00DUE:AsSoonAsPossible(ASAP)INFORMATIONMEETING:Sunday,April92:30pminRm.B-108DEADLINETOREGISTER:Sunday,May7

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 8 (8:45 am – 12:00pm) Family Workday @ Mission Arlington

Saturday, April 15 (10:00 am– 11:30 am)

Easter Celebration Party

June 12 - 16 Preteen Camp @ Mt. Lebanon Camp

June 25 - 29 (6:30 pm – 9:00 pm)

Vacation Bible School

July 10 – 14 (9:00 am – 3:00 pm) Summer Music Day Camp

GO LIGHT OUR WORLD

MT. LEBANON PRETEEN CAMP 2017

PRETEEN CAMP 2017 for children who have completed

3rd through 6th Grades

Vacation Bible School June 25 - 29

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Kindergarten through Grade 6

Volunteers Needed!

2017 Summer Camp - GeneratePARENT MEETING: APRIL 30 @ 2:30pmDates: June 5-9 Location:EastTexasBaptistUniversity(Marshall,TX)Cost: $390Deposit: $60 due March 5

Theme: This Changes EverythingSpeaker: Timothy AteekBand: The Museum

Upcoming Events:April1-MRBCChurchWorkdayApril 8 - MIssion Arlington WorkdayApril 16 - Easter!April 30 @ 2:30pm - Parent Summer Camp Meeting

Each Wednesday @ 6:00 PMTheYouthHouse

There will be games, music, fellowship, Bible Study and sometimes food.

Worship times led by our Student Worship Band and Bible Studies led by Clint Willett.

Invite your friends to be a part of this fun!

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Join us for:

Mission Arlington Work DaySATURDAY, APRIL 8TH @ 8:30 AM

Please join us as we help Mission Arlington prepare for their huge Easter events where they minister to those of our community. There will be a place for everyone

to help no matter what your ability.

Easter Weekend @ Mayfield RoadAPRIL 14TH - 16TH

Invite all friends, family and neighbors to join us as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ with: Good Friday Service - April 14th @ 7:00 PM

Children's Easter Celebration - April 15th @ 10:00 AM Sunday Morning Easter Worship - April 16th @ 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM

Sundays7:45A.M. •MRBCOrchestraRehearsal-SanctuaryStage8:30A.M. •EarlyWorship(Easteronly)-Sanctuary9:30A.M. •BibleStudyforAllAges10:45A.M. •MorningWorshipService-SanctuaryWednesdays11A.M. •NursingHomeMinistry-TownHallEstates

Weekly Opportunities of Worship and ServiceWednesdays Continued:5:00P.M.•FamilyFellowshipMeal-FellowshipHall6:00P.M.•Children'sMissions(PS4-6thGrade) •4:12StudentMinistry(7th-12thGrades) •AdultBibleStudy/PrayerMeetingandESLClasses6:45P.M.•Children'sChoirs(PS4-6thGrade)7:30P.M.•SanctuaryChoirRehearsal-MusicSuite