Digital Update | October 21, 2022

October 21, 2022

9am • Sunday School

10:15am • Worship

Join us this Sunday as we continue our Rescue Series by looking at justification--the day we come to Christ we are declared righteous.

"Justification is not only one of the great benefits of the death of Christ, but it is also a cardinal doctrine of Christianity because it distinguishes it as a religion of grace and faith. And grace and faith are the cornerstones of the doctrine of justification” -Charles C Ryrie, Basic Theology

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

We are excited to host one of our biggest outreach events this Thursday - Light up the Night! Last year we had over 800 people come through our event. Please be praying that good conversations would happen and that connections would be made as we interact with folks in our community who would otherwise never come to our church. We are still looking for help to set up at 1pm on Thursday and it is not too late to donate candy - you can drop it off in the church office all week. Contact Geri Roth to help with set up. If you volunteered to help that night, please arrive by 5:30pm.

Our Thanksgiving Outreach team is collecting food items for families in our community! We will be collecting these non-expired, brand name thanksgiving items:

Stove Top Stuffing
Boxed instant mashed potatoes
Jars of gravy
Canned corn
Canned green beans
Canned sweet potatoes
Cranberry sauce
Frozen turkeys

All items should be dropped off at the table in the Lobby or the freezers in the church kitchen by November 18th. Volunteers are needed to deliver these meals on Sunday, November 20th. Contact Anne Stern or Lesly Williams to help with the deliveries!

SYNERGY YOUTH

The Synergy Youth FALL BASH is happening this Sunday (10/23) at the Wiedemanns’ from 5pm-7pm. Food will be provided. Teens should bring a 2-liter drink to share.

MGBC WOMEN

Make-It, Bake-It, Sew-It, Grow-It, our annual Ladies' Benefit Craft Auction, will be November 10th. Mark your calendar and sign up now if you plan to attend!

Another Round of "Secret Sisters" will begin in November & run through March. Fill out a questionnaire here by THIS SUNDAY, if you would like to participate.

CHILD DEDICATION

We will have a time for Child Dedication during our Worship Service on Sunday, November 13th! Check out more details and sign up here by November 6th if your family would like to participate that day. Contact Pastor Rudy with any questions. Rudy@mgbconline.com

OTHER NEWS

Thank you • For your faithfulness in giving. View offering totals & attendance here.

Weekly Prayer Sheet • View our weekly prayer sheet, available here.

We will be having our Fall Communion Service on Sunday, November 20th immediately following the Worship Service. Please note, there will be NO Sunday School or ABF classes that day. Communion sign-ups will begin next Sunday.

Our Skills for Your Bills • The teens' hand-crafted items, gift certificates and baked goods on display as part of their silent auction, Our Skills for Your Bills. Stop by the tables in the far side of the Lobby to browse and place bids on these one-of-a-kind items! Final day of the auction is THIS Sunday!

October is pastor appreciation month! We are so thankful for the 5 pastors who lead and serve our church so well. Take time this month to show your appreciation. First through additional prayer! Then consider an extra way to encourage them- a card, a call, a text, or even a small gift.