MONTHLY UPDATE | July 2019
Upcoming Events
LifeWeek 2019
July 7-9
6:00-9:30 pm
FREE!
LifeWeek returns next week. Our theme is "Encounter".

Courtney Trotter will be our preacher plus fun events are planned each night after worship.

Make plans to join us, and bring some friends.
LifeWeek is free, but everyone will need a MBBC Students Waiver on file.

Sunday, July 7
After worship we'll head to the Birmingham Country Club pool, for some fun pool games and free swim, so bring a towel and a swimsuit.
(One piece or tankini, please; no speedos!)

Monday, July 8
We have an epic night of LifeWeek games planned for after worship.
Dress in your team colors and prepare to lead your team to victory!

Tuesday, July 9
We'll wrap up LifeWeek with a trip down 280 to TreeTop Adventure.

If you bring a friend to LifeWeek,
you get a free LifeWeek T-Shirt!
(While supplies last.)
Beach Retreat 2019
July 26-29 | Laguna Beach | $225
Registration closes July 14.
Beach Retreat will be here before you know it! It is going to be an incredible time of worship, spiritual growth, and great fellowship at the beach. Sign up online here by July 14.
We have a summer full of "no-frills fellowships" planned. Join us for our remaining summer funs including: Six Flags, Paintball, Top Golf, and more! Get more details about the full summers events and sign up at mbbc.org/summerfun .

NOTE: Due to changes in our church transportation strategy, we need you to register for all events at least 1 week in advance to ensure we have adequate transportation.
Here are the remaining Summer Fun events:
Six Flags Over Georgia
July 16 - Sign Up by July 9 | $40
A day at Six Flags Over Georgia in Atlanta. Everyone needs an MBBC Students Waiver. Bring money for meals and goodies you want to buy at the park. 7 am - 10 pm.
Paintball
August 1 - Sign Up by July 25 | $30
Come shoot your friends and adult leaders with high speed balls of paint. 10 am - 4 pm.
Top Golf
August 7 - Sign Up by July 31 | $20
Spend the morning with us playing Top Golf - no actual golf skills required. 9 am - 12 pm.
Serve @ Vacation Bible School
July 8-12 | Sign Up Here
We encourage our students to serve our younger kids and have a lot of fun by helping out at Vacation Bible School. Sign up for your preferred spot and training online here .
Spartan Day Breakfast
Rising 7th Graders | August 5
Rising 7th Graders start your Spartan Day with breakfast and an encouraging word from scripture in Heritage Hall. Invite your friends, spread the word, and start your Junior High journey off on the right foot.
Lake Day
August 17 | Sign Up Here | $10
The Jones family has again graciously opened up their house at Lake Martin for Lake Day. Join us as we bid farewell to summer. Each participant will need a special Lake Day Waiver in addition to normal MBBC Students Waiver. Sign up by August 10.
Student Ministry Family Meeting
After Worship - August 25 | Youth Room
Students, parents, and family are invited to join us as we share details of our 2019-2020 Student Ministry Plan. You'll be able to sign up, complete forms, and ask any questions you might have about all our Student Ministry events through next summer. Lunch will be served.
Weekly Programs Update
Sunday Morning Bible Study - Foundations 260
Our Foundations 260 Bible reading plan continues this summer.
Each Sunday SMBS looks back at the previous week's reading.
We encourage you to read and discuss these readings as a family.
Here is this month's schedule:
July 7 - The Exile
WEEK 26 Reading - July 1-6
Daniel 5-6
Daniel 9-10, 12
Ezra 1-2
Ezra 3-4
Ezra 5-6
Memory Verses: Daniel 6:26-27 & 9:19

July 14 - Two Returns (To The Lord & The Promised Land)
WEEK 27 Reading - July 8-13
Zechariah 1:1-6, 2, 12
Ezra 7-8
Ezra 9-10
Esther 1-2
Esther 3-4
Memory Verses: Zephaniah 3:17 & 1 Peter 3:15

July 21 - Rebuilding A City
WEEK 28 Reading - July 15-20
Esther 5-7
Esther 8-10
Nehemiah 1-2
Nehemiah 3-4
Nehemiah 5-6
Memory Verses: Deuteronomy 29:29 & Psalm 101:3-4

July 28 - Rebuilding A Faith
WEEK 29 Reading - July 22-27
Nehemiah 7-8
Nehemiah 9
Nehemiah 10
Nehemiah 11
Nehemiah 12
Memory Verses: Nehemiah 6:9 & 9:6
Men's & Women's Summer Discipleship Series
Wednesdays - July 10, 17, 24
Those who have completed 9th grade are invited and encouraged to be part of the Women's Summer Growth Groups or Men's Summer Discipleship Series. The Women's options are 10 am or 5:45 pm in the Conference Room. The Men meet at 6:30 pm in Hudson Hall.
Stay Connected
Make sure you stay connected with MBBC Students
to keep up-to-date on everything that's happening!

We Need Your Help!
As we work on plans for the 2019-2020 Student Ministry year, we're asking for your help to give us your insights about the 2018-2019 Student Ministry year.

All students, parents, and adult leaders are encouraged to take the time to complete this survey to help us out. Thanks so much!