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Built to last a thousand generations,per the second commandment inExodus 20:6. Men participating in thisseven-week continuation of Men’s Lifewill be encouraged and challenged tostep forward physically, emotionally,and spiritually, in the power of theHoly Spirit. Do it for the next generation!Begins Tuesday, February 286:30 to 7:45 AM | AmphitheaterMen’s Life Next Steps:Register: ml.mdpc.orgLenten PrayerRetr e a tAT VILLA DE MATELWednesday, March 21 | 9:00 AM-2:30 PMThe retreat will include:• Group time of instruction and guidance• Individual time of silent reflectionCost: $35 (includes lunch)Register: register.mdpc.orgMDPCSunday, February 26, 2012713-782-1710 | mdpc.orgMemorial Drive Presbyterian ChurchToday in Worship:ml.mdpc.orgcaring.mdpc.orgregister.mdpc.orgkhuffman.mdpc.orgPowerful toolsFor CaregiversA Class for Family Caregiversseniors.mdpc.orgVenturers ProgramThe US Political Climate and the 2012 ElectionsDr. Richard Murray, political science professor at the Universityof Houston and well-known political commentator, joins us todiscuss 2012 politics.Monday, March 5Social Hour: 6:00 PMDinner & Program 7:00 PMWestchase Hilton (9999 Westheimer)RSVP by March 1:Roy & Joan Wood at 713-784-19138967 Briar Forest Drive, 77024Powerful Tools for Caregiversis an educational programdesigned to help familycaregivers. This program willhelp you take care of yourselfwhile caring for an olderrelative or friend.Mondays,February 27-April 21:00 to 3:00 PMCLC Room 171from Kristin HuffmanTuesdays, April 10-249:00-10:00 AM | Summit RoomKristin Huffman loves to read, and hasrecently found three books that haveled her to reflect on her life and faith innew ways. Read one or all three over thenext couple of months, and join in thediscussion:April 10: Love Wins by Rob BellApril 17: One.Life: Jesus Calls,We Follow by Scot McKnightApril 24: One Thousand Gifts by Ann VoskampTitles available at MDPC Books.youth.mdpc.orgFriday-Saturday, March 2-3Stoney Creek RanchA weekend retreat to equip fathers andsons to be physically, emotionally, andspiritually present in each other’s lives.Cost: $200/father-son pair($50 for each additional son)Register: youth.mdpc.orgPower SourceJohn 14:1-31Welcome Visitors!We’re so glad you’re participating in today’s worship service at MDPC, and hope youfeel God’s presence in this community of faith. It would be helpful to know that you’rehere today, so we invite you to fill out the visitor sheet in the Friendship Pad when it’spassed during the service. If you’d like to learn more about MDPC and our ministries,stop by the Connection Center in the Sanctuary Lobby and pick up a “Welcome toMDPC” bag, which includes a special gift for you.Congregational Meeting TodayThere will be a congregational meeting immediately following the 9:45 service for thepurpose of approving the Pastors’ terms of call.Eat Pray LentPick up your EPL booklets today in the Sanctuary Breezeway!If you haven’t registered yet, it’s not too late - just stop by to fill out a form and pick upcurriculum. Details at eatpraylent.mdpc.org.outreach.mdpc.orgmilitary.mdpc.orgPlease pray for the men and women serving in the military.Table TalkDuring Lent, challenge yourself to have dinner together as a family once a week (no cellphones, no Wii, no reruns of your favorite sitcom in the background). To take the TableTalk Family Dinner Challenge, download the Table Talk app to your cell phone or pickup a printed version from Children’s Ministries. Use the app or booklet to guide you inamazing dinner conversation! Visit tabletalk.mdpc.org for details.We will be at St. Vincent’sHouse and First Pres.Galveston, and will tacklea to-do list of simple,everyday tasks.Lend a helping hand!Saturday, March 179:00 AM to 2:00 PMRegister:register.mdpc.orgA list of MDPC family members who are currently deployedcan be found at military.mdpc.org.Please silence all electronic devices, and refrain from consuming food or beverages during worship. Thanks!

MDPC HIGHLIGHTSFoundations Adoption MinistryDr. James Poysky will address the topic ADHD and the Deviant Child. This program is forparents of both adoptive and biological children.Wednesday, March 7 | 6:30 PM | ParlorContact Ann Rome and Lisa Eicher: mdpcfoundations@gmail.comChildcare for this event is available by reservation; contact childcare@mdpc.org.Wheaton College SymphonyConducted by Daniel Sommerville, associate professor of orchestral music and conductingat the internationally-recognized Wheaton Conservatory of Music.Thursday, March 8 | 7:00 PM | Sanctuary | Free AdmissionContact Tracy Curtis: tcurtis@mdpc.org or 713-490-0946Ridin’ On Faith Men’s RetreatOur speaker this year is Mike Van Hoozer, a leadership expert and peak performancecoach. You’ll get a chance to cowboy up at our “city slicker rodeo,” and on Sunday morning,we’ll wrap up with a Cowboy Church service.Saturday-Sunday, March 31-April 1 | Russ Allen Ranch, Fayetteville, TX | Cost: $80Register by March 23: register.mdpc.orgNewspring Student Art EventNewspring, an MDPC ministry partner, shows Spring Branch students that college is anattainable dream! Meet student artists and browse and buy art to support their aspirations.Students receive 100% of the proceeds.Tuesday, February 28 | 6:00-8:00 PM | HEB Bunker HillThe event is free and open to the public.Contact Maritza Pujols: mpujols@mdpc.org or 713-490-9556Home Visitation MinistryLooking for a way to serve within our MDPC family? Consider being a part of the HomeVisitation Ministry to spend time with members who are in need of a monthly visit. Thistime together allows you to connect with others in our Christian family, honoring thecommand Christ gave us to love one another.Training Classes: March 20 & 27; April 3 | 11:30 AM-1:30 PM | Caring MinistriesMISSION: I’MpossibleWith man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.Join us at Mo-Ranch 2012! It’s four days of fun, fellowship, and relaxation.Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-28Registration is open: mo.mdpc.orgTo volunteer on the leadership committee, contact Ashley Zahn at ashleygzahn@gmail.com.The East Spring Branch Food Pantry needs you!Prayerfully consider giving a few hours a month to help those in your community that donot have enough to eat. No experience necessary! Help is needed in the following roles:- Drivers with large vehicles to pick up food from Houston Food Bank. Thursday mornings,time commitment is 3 hours max. Volunteers also needed to unload the food at MDPC.- Distribute and sort food in the Pantry. Tuesdays or Thursdays, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM; Saturdays,10:00 AM-Noon. Time commitment is only 3 hours/month.- Pick-up bread at 8:45 PM; deliver to Pantry the following morningLocation: Holy Cross Lutheran Church at Westview and WirtContacts: Mary White (713-467-1064) or Robin Harger (713-468-1725)MDPC WORSHIP*Please stand if able8:30 Worship A Blended ServiceWelcomeDave Steane*Songs of Praise Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee arr. Charlie HallHow Great Thou Artarr. Charlie Hall*Prayer of Confession and Assurance of PardonKristin HuffmanNew MembersOffertory Here Kari JobeMessage The Gospel of John: Power Source Dave Peterson9:45 Worship A Contemporary Service*Songs of Praise Forever Reign Joel HoustonMighty to SaveJoel HoustonOur GodChris TomlinPrayer of ConfessionNew MembersChristyn SolandDave SteaneWelcomeOffertory Here Kari JobeMessage The Gospel of John: Power Source Dave PetersonCongregational Meeting11:15 Worship A Traditional ServicePrelude Two Meditations on “Lasst Uns Erfreuen” arr. Manz/SchackWendy Wentland, guest organistWelcomeDave SteaneChoral Introit Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God Carl Mueller*Hymn of Praise All Creatures of Our God and King LASST UNS ERFREUEN*Prayer of Confession and Assurance of PardonKristin Huffman*Affirmation of FaithThe Apostles’ Creed*Congregational Response When I Survey the Wondrous CrossHAMBURGAnthem If Ye Love Me Thomas TallisOffertory When Peace Like a River arr. Dale GrotenhuisMessage The Gospel of John: Power Source Dave PetersonChoral Benediction Christ the Way of Life Possess Me K. Lee ScottPostlude Voluntary and Fugue III James Nares11:15 Adoración A Spanish-language ServiceThis service, led by Associate Pastor Mauricio Chacón, meets in the Chapel.For more information on MDPC’s Fuente Ministries, visit fuente.mdpc.org.MDPC NOTESPRAISESANDPRAYERSChancel Flowers given by:• Sue and Joe Warren, in honor of JackyWoike and Cora Sue and Joe Warren,great-grandparents of Benjamin WarrenWilkinson.Recently released from the hospital:Shannon Bennett • Nancy Glenn •Bill Purifoy • Kay WardsAbout Hospitalizations and Births:Privacy laws and hospital policies prevent institutionsfrom releasing patient information. Pleasenotify us of births, deaths, and hospitalizationsby contacting Kakki Thompson in Caring Ministriesat kthompson@mdpc.org or 713-490-9541.MDPCBOOKSSundaysTuesdays & ThursdaysCONTACTUSmdpc.orgFront Office 713-782-1710Caring Ministries 713-490-9541Prayer Chain 713-953-2558Children’s Day Inn 713-490-9267Yellow School 713-784-0820MDPC Books 713-490-0909PASTORALSTAFFDave Peterson | Senior PastorDave Steane | Executive Pastor & Head of StaffMauricio Chacón | Associate Pastor for FuenteBrandon Gaide | Next Generation MinisterKristin Huffman | Associate Pastor for OutreachBrett Hurst | Relationships MinisterVictoria Jones | Associate Pastor for EquippingRick Myers | Associate Pastor for CaringGary Bowker | Pastor EmeritusBuy or Borrow9:00 AM to 12:30 PM9:30 AM to 12:30 PMMISSIONPARTNERSBelow are this week’s mission partners. Pleasepray for them as they strive to make a differencein the lives of others.Camp Blessing Texas shows the love ofChrist to people with disabilities and theirsiblings in a summer camp setting. They believethat every child should enjoy experiencing thelove of Christ in a beautiful camp setting, nomatter what their level of ability!campblessing.orgCamp For All is a unique, barrier-free camp85 miles north of Houston. They work inpartnership with other nonprofits to enrich thelives of those affected by challenging illnessesor special needs.campforall.orgMDPC Mission Partner Urgessa grew upin a Muslim family in Ethiopia. As a youngman, he became a follower of Christ and hadto leave his village for his personal safety.After 20 years, God placed it on his heart tobring education to Muslim villages that had noschools or teachers. We partner with Urgessathrough Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship.pff.netCOORDINATINGTEAMKevin Dailey | Contemporary Worship DirectorBob Dyer | Operations DirectorGinny Glass | Communications & Media DirectorLuke Gordon | Youth Ministries DirectorCharles Hausmann | Traditional Worship DirectorGena Kooken | Senior Leadership Ministry CoordinatorRachel Poysky | Interim Children’s Ministries DirectorKathryn Sparks White | Coordinating Music DirectorKaren Winship | Human Resources DirectorVolunteer Opportunity to Help KidsPiney Point Elementary would greatly appreciate your help for two spring events.No special skills required, just a caring heart and willing spirit!Spring Festival | Saturday, March 24 | 11:00 AM-4:00 PMOne-hour shifts at game or food booths, set-up, or clean-up.P.E. Skill Tests | April 2-5, 9-13 | One-hour shifts (10-11 AM, 12-1 PM, or 1-2 PM)Help teacher administer and record results.Contact Judye Hartman: judyehart@gmail.com or 832-563-7244MDPCMemorial Drive Presbyterian Church11612 Memorial Drive | Houston, Texas 77024 | mdpc.org | 713-782-1710

MDPC New MembersSunday, February 26, 2012Devin and Tracy Galimore – Devin is a project managerfor Cameron International. He enjoys hunting, fishing, andgolf. Tracy is an attorney. She enjoys exercising, watchingcollege football (go Frogs!), and doing anything that takesher outdoors.Jim and Ellen Osbon are the parents of Miriam Grace,5, and Liam James, 4. Jim is a partner in Houston CyclingCentres, which operates three local bicycle stores. Ellenis a CPA and the technical accounting manager forWeatherford International. The Osbon family enjoysreading, travel, and recreational cycling.Mark Pyburn is married to MDPC member Judi. He is the father of twoadult children, Katherine and Jonathon. Mark is vice president of businessdevelopment for Boardwalk Field Services. He enjoys jogging in themornings, which he does five to six times a week. He loves to hunt doveand quail and also enjoys golf.Aubrey Robin is an artist and a sales associate at Talbots. She is asouthern California native and graduated from Orange Coast College inCosta Mesa with an associate in arts degree in Art and French. Aubrey iscurrently developing a movie idea for an animated family film that takesplace on a submarine in the 18th century.Betty Schwantz has three adult children, Jennifer, Jill, and Jacques. Shehas been working for ExxonMobil for 40 years, starting out at their BatonRouge refinery. She enjoys going to movies and playing with her dogs,Max and Macy.Mack Taylor is a twice-transplanted Houstonian, having returned toHouston a second time in 2003. He is retired from life insurance, thefinancial service industry, and education. Mack enjoys reading, gardening,walking, exercise, education, dancing, and bicycling. He currentlyvolunteers with Bridges to Life.Deanna Vela is a supply chain manager. She enjoys traveling, entertainingfriends and family, and well-told stories through books and movies.Deanna is a native Texan from San Antonio who has moved back to the“promised land” after 30 years in Georgia. She was raised in the faith and islooking forward to membership in her new church home and getting toknow new brothers and sisters.Interested in joining the MDPC Family?Dave’s GatheringSunday, March 25 | 10:45-11:10 AMMeet Senior Pastor Dave Peterson andlearn more about MDPC.For more information, visit connect.mdpc.org.New Member ClassesSundays, April 1-May 1311:00 AM-12:15 PMNo class Easter Sunday, April 8.

SermonNotes Sunday, February 26, 2012Power SourceJohn 14:1-31Dave Peterson preachingJohn made his reason for writing the gospel crystal clear when he wrote, That you may come tobelieve that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that in believing you may have life in His Name.Having prepared Himself for all that was to come, Jesus now begins to prepare His disciples. Jesus’teachings are making the disciples increasingly distressed and anxious. He pointed them beyond thecrucifixion to the resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.John 14:1-14 – I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life• Jesus’ words stirred up all sorts of anxiety in the disciples. In what ways do anxieties impact yourbehavior for good and/or for ill?• In 13:36-7, Simon Peter expressed his anxiety with two questions. In response Jesus gave a stronganswer in several parts:• Do not be troubled. Jesus doesn’t offer this as advice but as a command! What’s the difference?• Believe in God…Believe in me. Jesus was trying to shift their focus from what to what? Howwould this help? See 2 Timothy 1:7.• I will go, prepare a place, and come again to receive you. How does it help you to know that Jesushas everything under control?• Thomas expressed another anxiety in vs. 5. What help does Jesus say we will receive if we keepfocused on Him?• Why is it important for Jesus to emphasize His intimate relationship with His Father?• In response to Philip’s anxiety Jesus said, You will do greater things than me. What do you thinkJesus meant by this?John 14:15-24 – I will not leave you orphaned• Jesus moved the disciples beyond what they were losing to what they were gaining. Make a list ofways you’ve found that the Holy Spirit works in your life.• Why does Jesus repeatedly connect loving Him/His Father with keeping His commands?• Why do you think Jesus promised I will not leave you orphaned instead of saying simply Hewouldn’t leave us alone?John 14:25-31 – Peace I leave with you• Jesus encouraged the disciples that the Holy Spirit would continue His teaching ministry in whatways?• What does Jesus say will be the outcomes of obedience to the Holy Spirit?• Jesus mentioned the ruler of this world, and He warned that faithfulness would meet seriousresistance. In light of the fact that this ruler has no power over Jesus, what should our attitude be?2012 Covenant (Pledge) ReceiptsFebruary Actual BudgetWeek 1 $146,845 $137,500Week 2 $120,992 $137,500Week 3 $99,476 $137,500Week 4 _______ _______ $137,500Totals $367,313 $550,000Year-to-Date Totals (1 month)2012 Actual $701,608Budget $730,0002011 Actual $738,905