Digital Update October 8, 2021

Worship with us on Sunday! 9am • Sunday School 10:15am • Worship Reminder: Older elementary kids (grades 3-5) will be staying with their families for the FULL worship service this week, as we kick off our series on the book of Jonah! Kids' sermon notes/worksheets are available on the tables in the lobby.

FORGED & REFINED BEGIN THIS MONDAY! There is still time to sign up for Forged & Refined discipleship plans! Remember to grab printed studies and participant booklets from the table in the lobby if you'd like hard copies. Digital versions are available online as well. See Pastor Ryan with any questions!

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT Candy donations and help needed for Light up the Night • Thursday, October 28th from 6pm-8pm. Please drop any candy donations into the tubs in the lobby. Contact Geri Roth if you would like to help pass out candy at one of our parking lot stations that night!

MGBC WOMEN Ladies' Scrapbooking & Craft Day TOMORROW (10/9) from 9am-5pm. Sign up here to reserve a table! Make-It, Bake-It, Sew-It, Grow-It Auction will be November 11th.  5-Week Ladies' Bible Study in the book of Galatians will be held Tuesdays at 1pm beginning October 12th or Thursdays at 7pm beginning October 14th. Click here to sign up!

MGBC MEN BB Gun Target Shoot • The MGBC Men's Ministry team is hosting a BB Target Shoot for Men (dads, grandpas, uncles, father figures) & Boys AND Girls (sons/daughters, grandkids, nieces/nephews) Join us Sunday, October 24th for a multi-station target shoot at Don & Lynn Ritchey's home from 2pm-4pm. Click here for more details and to sign up!

MGBC KIDS PreK & Elementary Barn Bash will be held this Wednesday, October 13th from 7pm-8pm at the Kulp Farm. Parents must stay with their children.

SYNERGY YOUTH The October Youth Calendar is now available here! Check it out for the details on upcoming youth events happening this month!

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BARBUDA NIGHT Join us THIS Sunday (10/10) at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room for a trip review from the work team that traveled to Barbuda several months ago. We will also rally together to pray for the people of Barbuda and the work being done on the island by Bonnie Floyd Ministries.

OTHER NEWS Thank you • For your faithfulness in giving. View offering totals & attendance here. Weekly Prayer Sheet • View our weekly prayer sheet, available here. Our sympathies to Steve and Deb Mellott and family on the passing of Deb's sister, Lisa Brubaker, on Wednesday, October 6th.  A congregational (member) vote will take place Sunday, October 31st. More details and information about the vote available here. (Hard copies at the info center) Assist Church Expansion is an organization lead by our Charis Fellowship that helps with church planting and revitalization. MGBC will be hosting a banquet on October 23rd at 5pm in the MP Room. Meal tickets are free. Sign up here by 10/17. Brunch with Tom & MaryAnn Barlow • A brunch with Tom & MaryAnn Barlow, Encompass missionaries to the U.K., will be held Saturday, October 30th from 9:30-11am in the Multipurpose Room. Coffee and scones will be provided. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Consider sending a quick note of thanks and encouragement to our pastors.