God loves families. It is His desire from creation to use families to display his character and to pass on the message of the Gospel. In Ephesians 5, Paul addresses husbands & wives, children & parents, and the relationship of slaves to their masters. In Roman society at that time, these relationships were often filled with intimidation and domination. Paul provides a different approach - one of imitation. Several times in this passage he refers to the phrase, "as Christ". While the roles of husband and wife are different, each are created in the image of God. Paul says that we are to imitate the submission of Christ and the love of Christ in our marriages.Join us this Sunday at 9am & 11am, in-person or live stream, as we continue our series in Ephesians: the Conduct of the Church.
FORGED & REFINED FAMILY
Week 1 of Forged and Refined Family is almost over! Remember to bring your scoresheet with you on Sunday (with 12 or more points) to earn a family smore kit! Prizes are located in the far corner of the lobby. Missed week 1? Jump in and complete any week that you can. Stop by the table near the main glass doors for a starter kit and more info.
FAMILY FUN FEST
Mark your calendars! We will be having our annual Family Fun Fest on Sunday, August 22nd. It will be held at Camp Mantowagan this year! Worship will begin at 10:30am followed by baptism, a picnic lunch & fellowship. Click herefor more details and to sign up.
ALTOONA CURVE GAME
PLAY BALL! Join the MGBC family next month as we once again take a trip to the ballpark. On Saturday, July 17th, we will be heading to PNG Field to watch the Altoona Curve take on the Binghamton Rumble Ponies. Game time is 6pm, tickets are $9 apiece, with fireworks after the game. In addition, the Curve will be collecting items for "Jared Boxes" to provide supplies for children who are hospitalized. (More details of this will follow.)Sign up online or in your ABF class.
MGBC MEN
Men's Hang Out Night • Saturday, June 26th • 7pm at the Deitles' (238 Mountain View Drive, New Enterprise). Men (16 yrs+), come enjoy a fire, snacks, yard games & fellowship. Catch the baseball/basketball game on the outdoor big screen.
MGBC WOMEN
Outdoor Movie Night • Sunday, June 27th at 8:30pm at the Deitles' (238 Mountain View Drive, New Enterprise). Ladies (16 yrs+), join us for the movie Breakthrough, snacks and fellowship.
MGBC KIDS
Preschool Play Day • Will be held this upcoming Thursday, June 24th from 9am-11:30am at the church. This is for kids ages 3 through entering kindergarten. Parents, drop off your kids for a supervised morning of outdoor games, crafts and snacks! Sign up by this Sunday June 20th.
The Synergy Summer Calendar is now available. Next upcoming youth events are Pathfinder Camp (6/21) and Combined Cell Groups for Jr. & Sr. High (6/23) at the Kulp Farm from 6pm-8pm.
Baby Bottles Due • Reminder, Precious Life Baby Bottles are due this Sunday! Drop filled bottles at the info center.
Bargain Day Outreach • HELP WANTED! Friday, June 25th from 8am-noon. We are in need of help with face painting and passing out water & candy. Click here to volunteer!Yard sale tables can be reserved for a $10. ContactShirley Stoltz or 814-793-2513 to reserve a table.
