Hello families,

Happy Mother's Day! As we celebrate the Mom's who led us well and those doing the leading right here and now, we also say a big thank you to those who nurture our spirits as friends and supporters. To those who love our children and offer them safe guidance and protection when they are here at MPBC, we celebrate you! I have loved being a part of this community because I have seen that love and support for families first hand and continue to be amazed by the vibrant, inter-generational group of people willing to nurture us on our journey. Thank you Moms who raised us, Mom's doing the raising, and friends and supporters who make our village thrive!

In the midst of celebration, we also recognize that days like today are hard for many. We offer our love and support to those Mothers and friends who have experienced loss, understanding this holiday is complex and that grief is not linear. We see you, even if your pain feels invisible, and we offer our support and love as a community just the same. You are welcome here as you are, with joy, sadness, laughter, tears. All of it.

I hope today is filled with your favorite things! Don't forget to read below for details on Children's Sunday + Community Lunch + Callie Day (next week y'all!) and all the other good stuff happening at MPBC!

Wishing you moments of peace in the midst of the chaos!

Candace

Sunday, May 14

9:45 am | Childcare available for children ages 0-5 in Room 107 in the Education Building.

10:00 am | Worship

10:15 am | Children's Worship

NOTE | Children follow leaders from the Sanctuary at the beginning of the sermon hymn to Room 209 in the Education Building. Please pick up your child in Room 209 at the end of the service. Leaders this week: Seth Pilz and Lorin Bent.

Sunday, May 21

9:45 am | Childcare available for children ages 0-5 in Room 107 in the Education Building.

10:00 am | Children's Sunday | Special Guest: Callie Day | Worship

No Children's Worship. Families are invited to sit towards the front of the Sanctuary for a special service designed for the children.

11:00 am | Lunch in Heaton Hall

4:00 pm | Callie Day Concert

Community Lunch

May 21 | 11:00 am

As we journey to generosity, we would like to say “thank you” to those who have made a financial pledge. Please plan to join us for lunch after worship.

Callie Day Benefit Concert

May 21 | 4:00 pm

Did you hear that soprano and YouTube sensation who was also on America's Got Talent, Calesta "Callie" Day is coming to MPBC? She will be performing a concert raising money to support the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network (RAIN). She will be joined by an ecumenical choir made up of singers from churches all around Charlotte. Learn more

VBS

July 18, 19, 20 | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us this summer for VBS at MPBC! This summer we will explore the question "Who is My Neighbor?" to discover more about God's great love, care, and compassion for neighbors close at hand and around the world. Registration is open!

Children's Worship

ON PAUSE for Children's Sunday

Resumes May 28th

SUNs | 10:15-11:15 am

Room 209

In Children's Worship, kids ages 5-10 will engage in faith lessons, games, crafts, and activities that support their natural desire to be creative, kind, and helpful, building a strong foundation for spiritual growth.

Childcare is available during the service in Room 107 for any child ages birth-5. Drop off opens at 9:30am

May

May 21 | Children’s Sabbath | Lunch in Heaton Hall | Note: No Children's Worship

May 29 | Memorial Day Holiday

June

Friday, June 9 | Family Last Day of School Celebration | Details TBD

Friday, June 23 | Knights Baseball Game | Details TBD

July

July 10-13 | Passport Kids Summer Camp | Register for Camp

July 18-20 | Vacation Bible School | Register for VBS

Questions? Concerns? Ideas?

Contact Candace Williamson at cwilliamson@myersparkbaptist.org.

The Ask: 

Volunteers needed for Sunday Morning Children's Worship and Spiritual Growth. There will be a staff leader at each session. We simply need your help in guiding kids through activities - your presence and ability to keep kids safe and engaged is all that is needed! 

Below is the 3-step process for completing training and signing up for volunteer slots. The entire process should take 30 minutes tops!

1. Complete the updated Child Protection Policy Training by clicking here.
2. Sign here to initiate a background check. (If already completed, you can skip this step.)
3. Sign up for volunteer slots on this form. 

Need help? Please contact Candace Williamson with questions.