MONTHLY UPDATE | December 2020
It is December! We have almost made it through this very unexpected year of 2020.

As I was reflecting last week about the things for which I am grateful, high on that list is the MBBC Student Ministry family. I am grateful for you - students, adult leaders, and parents - this community that has weathered these trying times together. Thank you for your faithfulness and flexibility this year as we have endeavored to do ministry and life together as never before.

Recognizing December holds the stress of finals and the hubbub of holiday festivities, we have a scaled back Student Ministry schedule this month. BUT that opens the opportunity for time with our Student Ministry team on your schedule! So, if we can offer a listening ear, a study break snack, or anything else you might need in these days, let us know!

We are now in the season of Advent on the church calendar. I hope, in the midst of all this month holds, you and your family will join us for the special Advent Services - in-person or digitally - and take the time to dive into our Advent Devotional Guide. I think Advent offers us at least two powerful reminders this year.

First, it reminds us that our Lord Jesus is Emmanuel, God With Us. No matter what this next year holds, we do not walk into it alone. Christ Jesus is with us.

Second, it reminds us as St. Benedict said, "Always, we begin again." Though we are not yet through this pandemic, we are always closer to the other side. I trust God will honor your faithfulness and flexibility in this difficult season by doing a new, unexpected, and beautiful thing in our student ministry and in each of us. Our God is a God of new beginnings and fresh starts.

In Christ Jesus, always, we begin again.

Wishing you a meaningful Advent!
Ben
Weekly Programs Update
Sunday Mornings
Worship: 9 am - Traditional | 11 am - Contemporary
Sunday Morning Bible Study: 10 am | CLC Gym

We hope your family will join us on Sunday mornings as you're able.
Please register to attend each week to help us accommodate everyone.

If you can't join us in person:
Worship services are livestreamed on the church website & Facebook Live.
Home Church SMBS video lessons are posted each week.
Returns Sunday, January 10
Student Growth Groups
Return Wednesday, January 13
Upcoming Events
SAVE THE DATE
One Day Winter Retreat
Saturday, February 20, 2021
We're looking forward to a one day Winter Retreat.

While COVID rules mean we won't be able to spend the night together this year, we're still planning to offer much of what you love about the Winter Retreat experience in a single covid-safe and fun-filled day!
Advent 2020 Special Worship Services
Be sure to sign up for these upcoming Special Advent Services.
Space is limited and some are already quickly filling up!
Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols - December 6 | 9 am
Glorious - December 13 | 5 pm
Christmas Eve Services - December 24 | 3, 5, 7 pm
Drive Up Living Nativity - We need your help!
December 20, 21, 22 | 6:45, 7:30, 8:15 pm
This year's Living Nativity will be a drive-up experience. 

The audience will be directed to a parking spot, remain in their vehicles, and listen to the narration via FM radio.

If your family would like to help make this year's Living Nativity happen, there are lots of opportunities to serve - actors, production, parking, hospitality.

Be on the lookout for details for signing up!
A RESOURCE FOR YOUR FAMILY
Each month we try to connect you with a resource that might be helpful for your family as you navigate life and faith.
2020 Advent Devotional Guide & Podcast
The 2020 Advent Devotional Guide features daily devotionals written by the MBBC Ministerial Staff. This year the devotions are looking at beloved Christmas hymns and the scripture which inspired them.
You can listen to each day's devotional on our website, or print the whole devotional guide.
Your MBBC Student Ministry staff is always here as a resource to help you navigate whatever comes up along the journey of faith or raising your kids to be all God is calling them to become!

Let us know how we can help!
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