Digital Update August 13, 2021

Some people will never change!  We tend to make assessments about the character of a person and see their traits as rigid or fixed. I had one person tell me that they responded the way they did because they were Irish and that is just how the Irish react in that situation. This approach underestimates the power of God and the work of the Holy Spirit to orchestrate change.  Joseph's brother Judah is a prime example. Over the years of Joseph's imprisonment and rise to power, God is working in the heart of Judah. He is using his external circumstances to not only point out internal flaws, but bringing about change. This week, we will look at a powerful speech by Judah to his brother Joseph in Genesis 44. His words reveal a great deal about the power of change and its purpose in lives. We hope you worship with us Sunday at 9am or 11am in person or via livestream. -Pastor Brian McCall

Reminder: There are NO SUNDAY SCHOOL or ABF Classes during the entire month of August.

NEW ATTENDER OPEN HOUSE Are you a newer attender at MGBC? We'd love to get to know you better! THIS Sunday, August 15th, in-between our morning worship services, join us for coffee, donuts and a time to connect with MGBC leadership. Drop by the Multipurpose Room for a few minutes that morning either after you attend the 9am service or before you attend the 11am service. Kids are welcome!

FAMILY FUN FEST AT CAMP MANTOWAGAN SIGN UP NOW for our annual Family Fun Fest on Sunday, August 22 at Camp Mantowagan! Worship will begin at 10:30am followed by baptisms, a picnic lunch & fellowship. Pack your own lunch, but bring a dessert to share! Beverages and seating provided. Interested in being baptized that day? This Sunday 8/15 is the LAST DAY to fill out a baptism request form. Kids' baptism forms are available at the info center.

PRAISE CHOIR Our praise choir will be leading worship at the Family Fun Festival on August 22nd. All singers are welcome to join us even if you have never participated in worship team or choir! Sign up here or email ryan@mgbconline.com if you have any questions. Check out the video of our praise choir leading us in worship at a previous Family Fun Fest!

DISTRICT AT DELGROSSO'S The West Penn District Grace Brethren Churches are heading to Delgrosso's on Sunday, September 5th. Tickets can be purchased for the catered BBQ chicken meal offered to the group at 5pm. $9/adult and $8/kids. Christian Concerts are scheduled for 2pm and 6pm that day. Meal tickets are accompanied by a $5 coupon for the all-day fun pass. Hard deadline to sign-up online or by calling the office is 8/22.

SYNERGY YOUTH The Back to School Bash is this upcoming Wednesday (8/18) from 6pm-8pm at the Kulp Pool (3665 Fredericksburg Rd, Martinsburg). This event is for both Jr. High and Sr. High Students.

OTHER NEWS Thank you • For your faithfulness in giving. View offering totals and attendance here. Weekly Prayer Sheet • View our weekly prayer sheet, available here. Precious Life Baby Bottles • Thank you to all who gave! MGBC gave a total of over $1,600. Blair, Bedford and Cambria counties combined contributed $108,000! "I would like to say a huge THANK YOU to my MGBC church family for the many, many cards, meals, phone calls and other expressions of love you have showered on Bob and I since I suffered the snake bite. You all have been such a tremendous encouragement to us!" Nancy Kerry Upcoming Sunday Schedules: Please carefully note the schedule for several of our upcoming Sunday mornings, as we have a variety of events taking place.