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The MESSENGER
Volume 4, Issue 11 November 2016
In light of our current message series, Worship Matters, I am
sharing with you a portion of a paper I wrote during one of my
seminary courses titled, The Theology & Practice of Worship. I
hope it adds to your understanding of biblical worship.
Biblical worship, broadly defined, is the acknowledgement of
worth and honor to the triune God. However, worship is more
fully understood as an interrelation between divine action and
human response: worship is the human response to the self-
revelation of the triune God. Three different aspects of this interrelatedness be-
tween God and man help bring a clearer comprehension of worship. The three
aspects include divine revelation, a spiritual and personal relationship with God
through Jesus Christ, and a response by the worshipper of reverence, submission,
and service.
The first aspect of interrelatedness between God and man involves God tak-
ing the initiative to make Himself known through both general and specific reve-
lation. General revelation is preliminary to salvation, and it reveals aspects about
God and His nature to all mankind so that all humanity has an awareness of
God’s existence. God has revealed Himself through nature (Romans 1:18-21), His
providential provision (Matthew 5:45), and through human conscience (Romans
2:14-15). Knowing there is a God; however, does not constitute worship. One
must have a relationship with God in order to be able to respond to Him in wor-
ship.
Special revelation, therefore, is provided so that individuals can know God
more fully and have the opportunity to enter into a relationship with Him. Special
revelation is the divine revelation of truth through Jesus Christ and through the
Scriptures. Jesus, in the book of John, says, “No one has seen God at any time;
the only begotten God who is in the bosom of the Father, He has explained Him.
In this verse, Jesus is saying that His presence on earth fully revealed God the Fa-
ther to the people. Also, because of the inerrant and infallibility of the Scriptures,
Jesus revealed the Father not just to the people present during His life on earth;
but also to all of mankind who have access to biblical truth.
Because God and His will have been made fully known, a spiritual and per-
sonal relationship with Him is made possible through Jesus Christ. This second as-
pect of the interrelatedness between God and man is what makes worship
achievable. Charles Ryrie explains, “True worship is a person to Person experi-
ence, honoring with our spirit God who was revealed through the Lord Jesus at all
times and in all places.” Furthermore, within the book of Hebrews, the author ex-
plains how Christians can now directly draw near to God on the basis of Christ’s
high priestly work of sinless life, sacrificial death, and heavenly exaltation. Once a
person has been brought face to face with God through Christ, he is only then
able to ascribe worth and honor to God. Prior to that encounter, there is nothing
within a person’s spirit to draw upon for any response of worship.
This response by the worshipper is the third aspect of the interrelatedness be-
tween God and man, and it includes reverence, submission, and service. One of
the primary words for worship used in the Bible is prokuneo; the meaning of which
is further developed by Ryrie as follows:
A Message from Pastor Jason White
Student Ministry
News
3
From the Desk of
John Berryhill
3
Children’s Ministry
News
3
Worship Music
Notes
4
November
Calendar
6
Inside this issue:
Special Points of
Interest:
OCC Box Packing
IF:Table
Food Pantry Needs
Sr. Adult Trip
Congregational
Thanksgiving Meal
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A Message from Pastor Jason White, continued
This primary word for worship is connected with the idea of kissing (as kissing the earth to honor the dei-
ties of the earth); it came to connote prostrating oneself in reverence. This showed that the worshipper
considered the object worthy of whatever he was offering…the idea of prostrating oneself in reverence of
the object worshiped remains a legitimate facet of Christian worship.
The immediate response of a person being drawn near to God through the completed work of Christ is
that of humility and adoration.
Another highly significant word for worship is latreuo and means to serve or minister. Serving God carries
the idea of submission as noted in Romans 12:1, “present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable
to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.” Furthermore, Paul tells believers in the book of Galatians to
live by the Spirit. As the believer presents his body as dead, he is submitting to the Spirit that God placed in-
side at the time of conversion. In this way, the submissive believers’ entire scope of life will be an act of service
which brings glory and honor (worship) to God.
In consideration of worship being directed at the triune God and these three aspects of interrelatedness of
God and man, it can be said that worship is of the church. It is individual, corporate, public, and private ser-
vice for the Lord, which is generated by a reverence for and submission to Him who is totally worthy.
In His Name,
Jason White, Pastor
512.282.0875, x14
1Chad Brand, et al., Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2003), 1686.
2Paul Enns, The Moody Handbook of Theology Revised and Expanded (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2008),
190. 3bid., 722. 4New American Standard Bible: 1995 update. 1995 (Jn 1:18). LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation.
5Charles Ryrie, Basic Theology (Chicago: Moody Press, 1986, 1999), 497. 6David Peterson, Engaging with God: A Biblical Theology of Worship (Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic,
1992), 228-54. 7Ryrie, Basic Theology, 496. 8Rick Muchow, The Worship Answer Book: More than a Music Experience (Nashville: J. Countryman, 2006),
76-80. 9Ryrie, Basic Theology, 496.
Volume 4, Issue 11 Page 3
I can't say
it enough! I
am so very
thankful for
M B C !
AWANA is
going great on Wednesday nights
and Sunday mornings are too!
We currently have openings for
volunteers on a temporary basis to
help during the heavy travel
From the desk of JOHN BERRYHILL, Pastor to Sr. Adults Well, the holiday season is upon
us and the craziness so often be-
gins! There will be parties and pre-
sents, family, food and friends and,
of course, the birth of our Lord Je-
sus. We can easily lose sight of the
Savior, however, and get swept up
in the tide of activity. It reminds me of Matthew 8:24-
26 how Jesus and the disciples hit a storm in their boat
and it appeared, as waves crashed over, that these
experienced fishermen thought they were perishing.
Do you remember what Jesus was doing? Sleeping.
Didn’t get caught up in the crisis with the other folks.
He slept because as God - He was not affected by
the weather – He was Creator of the weather. He
was so at peace – He actually fell asleep.
Let’s pray that the peace of Christ fills us this no mat-
ter how the weather seems; as individuals as His church
and as a nation in transition.
“Don’t be anxious about anything, but in every situa-
tion, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present
your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends understanding, will guard your hearts and
minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
In Christ,
John Berryhill
Pastor to Senior Adults
& Pastoral Care
512.282.0875, x26
months of November and Decem-
ber, so if you would like to help a
few times during the next two
months, we can start that process
when you are ready. In November
our preschool kids are learning
about being thankful and our ele-
mentary MBC Kids are talking all
about honor. Their verse of the
month is, Romans 12:10, “Love one
another deeply. Honor others more
than yourselves.” How can you
love in the month of November?
In His Joy
Jenny Childress
Children’s Director
512-282-0875,x18
Children’s Ministry
This year has flown by…I
cannot believe it is already
November. I hope you have
a wonderful Thanksgiving
with family and friends! Oc-
tober was a great month for
our student ministry. On Sundays, we finished a se-
ries called, “Who Do You Say I Am?” One of the
main points in the series was understanding and
believing in Jesus’ true identity demands that we
embody our answer in our everyday lives. On
Wednesdays, we finished a series over the book of
Galatians. We examined what Paul had to say
about the freedom that comes through Jesus’
death on the cross.
I pray that this month, you can be refreshed as
Student Ministry you read the Word of God and as you spend time
with Him. Like we have been hearing through Jason’s
series on worship, I hope that we can be a church
that worships the Creator of the Universe every day
of the week!
In His Love,
Jared Cash
Student/Associate Pastor
512.282.0875, x 22
Weekly Opportunities
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Worship Music Notes
Once every
four years in No-
vember, we
elect a new
president. Each
cycle appears to
become more and more polar-
ized, and in this cycle it appears
that the divide between ideals is
greater than ever.
It’s easy to look at the political
environment and get caught up
in the rhetoric and backbiting,
but no matter who is elected, our
counsel from Jesus remains the
same, “‘Love the Lord your God
with all your heart and with all
your soul and with all your mind.’
This is the first and greatest com-
mandment. And the second is
like it: ‘Love your neighbor as
yourself.’”
But how do we do that when
it seems like things are not in step
with what we believe Jesus
preaches?
I think we ought to remember
three things: We are ambassa-
dors to this world, not citizens (2
Cor. 5:20, 2 Pet. 2:11), God is in
control of everything, which in-
cludes governance (Rom. 8:28,
Rom. 13:1), and that Christ is our
life and all things can be en-
dured through Him (Gal. 2:20,
Phil. 4:13).
So whatever happens in the
election, remember these truths
and allow the love and power of
Christ to fill your hearts. God Bless,
Jake & Krista Neal
Contemporary Worship
512-282-0875, x17 [email protected]
Ladies Ministry
LADIES COFFEE - All Ladies are invited to meet at the Texican Café at 9am the 4th
Sat. of each month (excluding Nov. & Dec.) for coffee, Dutch-treat breakfast and
great fellowship.
LADIES BIBLE STUDY - All ladies are welcome for Bible Studies on Fridays at 9:30am in
Room E115. The current study is on Mark.
SUNDAYS
Early Morning Worship 8:30am
Bible Fellowships 9:30am
Worship Service 10:45am
Family Volleyball, Gym 3:00pm
MONDAYS
No Scheduled Activities
TUESDAYS
Adult 18+ Basketball 7:00pm
WEDNESDAYS
Family Meal 5:45pm
Senior Adult Bible Study 6:30pm
Youth Group 6:30pm
Youth Room
AWANA 6:30pm
THURSDAYS
Open Studio, Room E115 9:00am
THURSDAYS (con’t.)
Men’s Lunch 10:45am
Golden Corral
FRIDAYS
Ladies’ Bible Study 9:30am
Room E115
Saturday, November 12, in the Gym
Bring a friend!
OCC JOY Food Pantry
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OPEN STUDIO
meets Thurs-
days from 9:00
a.m. – 2:00
p.m. in Room
E115. Open
Studio is for
those who are
artists to gath-
er weekly to work on their pro-
jects.
ALL are Welcome!
MBC volun-
teers go on
the 1st Mon-
day of the
month to the
Soup Kitchen
at 10am.
The Soup Kitchen is located at
the Austin Baptist Chapel on E.
Cesar Chavez Street in Austin. Lee
Lancaster, is our church’s volun-
teer coordinator. Contact Lee for
more info!
Thank-You
Open Studio Soup Kitchen Senior Adults
Senior Adult Luncheon
Fri., Nov. 11 | 11:30am | Rm. E115
Potluck lunch and games! Bring
a dish and join us for some great
fellowship!
Everyone is Welcome!
Dearest MBC and Cates Fellowship Class: Your prayers, cards, phone calls, meals, and
concern were powerful messages of love. Melba and I feel, and are overwhelmed, with
the love that you have blessed us with. We can’t put into words our appreciation. Your
love for others is what makes Manchaca Baptist Church great! As JP Kirksey would say,
we LOVE “All Ya’ll”! Blessing to all, Bob & Melba Thomas
Dear Brothers & Sisters in Christ: Thank you for helping us feed our guests each day! The month of Sept. we
served 12,151 hot meals. We also gave 662 family food boxes that will help them supplement their meals for five to
ten days. We have served 111,159 meals so far this year. Thank you! Frank Deutsch
Our JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself)
Food Pantry has become very
scarce. Your donations of non-
perishable items, or a monetary do-
nation, is greatly appreciated.
Also, on the months we have a
5th Sunday, we are asking people to bring a non-
perishable item and either leave it in your Bible Fellow-
ship classroom, or set it in the basket located in the main
foyer.
”..for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry
with good things.”
-Psalm 107:9
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SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1Curriculum Prep
Team-9:00am-12:00pm E115
18+ Basketball 7:00-9:00pm Gym
2Family Meal
Taco Soup, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo,
Dessert
- Sr. Adult Bible Study 6:30-7:30pm M110 - AWANA 6:30-7:45 - Youth Wed Night 6:30—7:30 Youth Room
3Open Studio
9:00am-2:00pm E115 Adapted Sports - 6:00-8:00pm - Gym
4Ladies Bible Study
9:30am-1:30pm E115 5
Set your clocks back 1-hr. when you go to bed - Daylight Saving Time ends at 2:00am Sunday
6 Coffee w/the Pastor
9:30am Welcome Ctr Family Volleyball - 3:00pm Gym (ages 10+)
7 8 Curriculum Prep
Team-9:00am-12:00pm E115
18+ Basketball 7:00-9:00pm Gym
9Family Meal
Burger Patty & Gravy, Egg Noodles, Corn,
Dessert
- Sr. Adult Bible Study 6:30-7:30pm M110 - AWANA 6:30-7:45 - Youth Wed Night 6:30—7:30 Youth Room
10 Open Studio
9:00am-2:00pm E115 Adapted Sports - 6:00-8:00pm - Gym
11Ladies Bible Study
9:30-11:30am E115
Senior Adult Pot-luck Luncheon 11:30am E115
12 Operation
Christmas Child Box Packing 9:00am - Gym
13
Deacon Mtg. 2:30pm E115 IF: Table Family Volleyball - 3:00pm Gym (ages 10+)
14 15 Curriculum Prep
Team-9:00am-12:00pm E115
18+ Basketball 7:00-9:00pm Gym
16Family Meal
Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Dessert
- Sr. Adult Bible Study 6:30-7:30pm M110 - AWANA 6:30-7:45 - Youth Wed Night 6:30—7:30 Youth Room
17Open Studio
9:00am-2:00pm E115 Adapted Sports - 6:00-8:00pm - Gym
18Ladies Bible Study
9:30am-1:30pm E115 19
20
Congregational Thanksgiving Meal 12:00pm Gym Family Volleyball - 3:00pm Gym (ages 10+)
21 22 Curriculum Prep
Team-9:00am-12:00pm E115
18+ Basketball 7:00-9:00pm Gym
23
No Activities
24
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
25 26
27
Family Volleyball - 3:00pm Gym (ages 10+)
28 29 Curriculum Prep
Team-9:00am-12:00pm E115 Sr. Adult San Antonio Trip - Depart @ 8:30am
18+ Basketball 7:00-9:00pm Gym
30Family Meal
Potato Bar, Dessert
- Sr. Adult Bible Study 6:30-7:30pm M110 - AWANA 6:30-7:45 - Youth Wed Night 6:30—7:30 Youth Room
November 2016
A place to
gather women
and share a sim-
ple meal and
dive deep with
people over real
stories and Christ
centered con-
versations. A time for a whole lot of laughter –
and maybe a few tears – but time spent that
leaves us with glad hearts. Full hearts. Grateful
hearts.
To reserve your spot for our November 13 din-
ner, for location or for more information, please
contact Jenny at [email protected].
(The dinner will be held from 6:00-8:00pm.)
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IF: Table Daylight Saving Time Ends
Senior Adult Trip
San Antonio Missions Tour/Bus Trip! November 29th Depart at 8:30 am – return around 3:30 pm
$45 plus bus driver tip and lunch money!
We will visit Mission Concepcion and Mission San Jose near
downtown San Antonio. There are activities to enjoy with only
limited walking.
Sign up Today with Lesa in the office or on the sign-up sheet
located in the Main Foyer!
30 SEAT BUS AND ONLY 27 SEATS REMAIN!!!
Manchaca United Methodist Church 41st Annual Craft Show
Saturday , Nov 12, 9am - 4pm
Sunday, Nov 13, 8:00am -10:30am; and 12:30 - 2:00 pm
All Crafts Handmade by Craft Group – no vendors. Featuring quilts and wall
hangings for all occasions, ornaments and wreaths, fall decorations and gifts for all seasons, Northwoods, an-
gels, Santa, and other themed tables, baked goods. Lunch available Saturday Only! No Admission Fee! Lo-
cation: MUMC Family Life Center .
Manchaca United Methodist Church 41st Annual Craft Show
Set your clock back @ 2:00am
Sunday, November 6
1215 W. FM 1626
P.O. Box 400
Manchaca, TX 78652
October 25, 2016
Phone: 512-282-0875
Fax: 512-292-0043 E-mail: [email protected]
“The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you.”
- 1 Corinthians 16:23
Thanksgiving Meal
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manchacabaptist.org
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage
PAID Permit #2
Manchaca, TX
Return Service Requested
CONGREGATIONAL THANKSGIVING MEAL Join us Sunday, November 20, at 12:00pm
in the Gym.