Digital Update July 23, 2021

Joseph sought to please God even when he experienced curveballs in life. This was in contrast to his brothers who made poor choices in life. I’m sure there were times Joseph wondered what God was doing, but he trusted his Lord through his difficult times. When Joseph was tempted to sin, he did not yield, but followed God instead. We must realize that God’s purpose is accomplished when we are faithful --even when life is difficult and painful. Join us this Sunday at 9am or 11am, as we continue our series on the life of Joseph." -Pastor Brant

Reminder: There are NO SUNDAY SCHOOL or ABF Classes during the entire month of August--which begins NEXT Sunday.

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. Concerts by Christian artists are scheduled for 2pm and 6pm that day. Meal tickets are accompanied by a coupon for the all-day fun pass. Hard deadline to sign-up online or by calling the office is August 22.

COVE SHOE LUNCH Each summer, MGBC organizes a hotdog lunch for the employees at Cove Shoe. This year's luncheon will be held Thursday, August 12th. We would love to have volunteers help that day. Sign up here or in your ABF Class on Sunday! Contact Pastor Brant with any questions.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION Operation 5 Loaves Food Distribution • MGBC will again be helping to distribute food (boxes of fresh produce) THIS Tuesday, July 27th. If you know of a family who could use a box, please sign up here. MGBC attenders can then pick up the boxes from 10:30am-12:30pm in the MGBC Parking Lot and deliver them.

FAMILY FUN FEST AT CAMP MANTOWAGAN SIGN UP NOW for our annual Family Fun Fest on Sunday, August 22. It will be held at Camp Mantowagan this year! Worship will begin at 10:30am followed by baptism, a picnic lunch & fellowship. Pack your own lunch, but bring a dessert to share! Beverages and seating provided. Interested in being baptized? Baptisms will be held during our Family Fun Fest! Click here to fill out a baptism request form. Kids' baptism forms are available at the info center.

VBS & VBX STARTS THIS MONDAY! There's still time to pre-register for VBS! VBS Registration VBX Registration

FALL RETREATS Ladies' Fall Retreat @ Camp Mantowagan • September 24th-26th. Brochures at the info center or register online. Men's Fall Retreat @ Camp Mantowagan • September 10th-12th. Brochures at the info center or register online.

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. Forged and Refined Family is ending tomorrow! Remember to stop by the table in the lobby for prizes of any weeks you have completed. Are you a newer attender at MGBC? We'd love to get to know you better! Sunday, August 15th, in-between our morning worship services, join us for coffee, breakfast snacks 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!

August church calendar available here. August Kids' Min. Volunteer Schedule available here.