Dec 13, 2009
MGBC Announcements
Pastor Ron Lentine
Information:
Our regular Wednesday evening service on December 23 will be cancelled in light of our   Christmas Eve Service on December 24. 

The church office will be closed:

 December 24-25, 2009 and January 1, 2010 in observance of Christmas and New Years Day.  

The FLC will be closed Dec 21 - Dec 25
 
Families in Need

And on earth peace, goodwill towards men. Luke 2:14
The Spirit of Christmas is about helping those less fortunate than yourself. If you would like to help sponsor a family with a friend or your Sunday School class, please contact: Donna Alexander -  Or Betty Scurlock - 455-7389.




 
Deacon - Yokefellow

Meeting - Dec 28
7:00 PM

Fellowship Hall
 
Homebound Ministry

  Volunteers are needed in our Homebound Ministry to visit our homebound members and members in area nursing homes. 


Please contact our Homebound Ministry Coordinator, Shirley Johnston, for more information. 
 
Food Pantry

MGBC Food Pantry needs canned vegetables, fruits, spaghetti sauce, etc.   

Place items in the containers which are located throughout the church facilities.  (Cans should not be larger than 20 oz.) 

Please donate generously!
 
Today:  December 13, 2009

TODAY, 10:30AM: 

 "Only Love" presented by MGBC
           Worship & Music Ministry

 TONIGHT, 6PM:
 Pastor Ron will bring the message.                           

Kidz All Starz worship will not meet today.  Children will join their parents for worship
This week & next week

  TODAY:  Joint Worship Service @ 10:30am
The Christmas musical entitled, "ONLY LOVE" will be presented by our Worship Choir and our entire Music Ministry. 

The regular time schedule for the contemporary worship service will resume next Sunday with contemporary worship beginning at 9:15am followed by Fellowship & Bible Study groups. 

Next Sunday, December 20:  March to the Manger
·    We will observe our annual March to the Manger which is our opportunity to bring our Lottie Moon Christmas Offerings to the Lord in ceremonial fashion. 

Remember, our church goal is $12,000 this year.  I believe that we can reach our goal if each one of us will sacrificially give a gift beyond our regular tithes and offerings.

·    At 6pm the Praize Kidz Children's Choirs will present a Christmas musical.  
Christmas Eve

  CHRISTMAS EVE @ MGBC:  Our church family will come together on December 24 at 6pm for a  Christmas Eve Service.

 We will celebrate THE BIRTH OF JESUS as well as THE LORD'S SUPPER.  Make plans to be here with your family.  There will be favorite Christmas songs along with a reading of the Christmas story; something for the whole family, so bring your loved ones with you for this time of worship celebration. 
Business Meeting

Due to the Christmas week celebrations, the December Business Meeting will be held on Wednesday, December 16 @ 6pm. 

Part of the agenda for our Business Meeting will be an update regarding the property behind our church facility which is currently up for sale.

 An update will be given regarding the property along with some recommendations. 

Please keep praying for God's will concerning the possibility of our church acquiring this land.  
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Breakfast meeting - Brotherhood - Men on Mission:

BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST MEETING - Location - Fellowship Hall
December 20, 2009 - 7:30 AM

The Baptist Men on Mission invite you to our Brotherhood Breakfast on Sunday morning, December 20, 2009.

 The breakfast serving line will begin at 7:30 AM and the meeting will end at 8:30 AM.  

Join us for  breakfast; we will have eggs, ham, sausage, grits, gravy, hash browns, and biscuits.

 Speaker:  Anyone who wishes to share their SPECIAL CHRISTMAS with us.

 Music By:  We will all sing Christmas Carols. 

The cost is $3.00 for adults, no charge for children.  For information contact Bob Taylor.

 A donation will be taken for the MGBC Food Pantry.  Please bring at least one item for the MGBC Food Pantry.


 
PLC - Thank You!

Dear Church Family,  Thank you for your support through donations to the Preschool Learning Center's Thanksgiving Dinner.  We served about 300 people and took leftovers to Loaves & Fishes.  May each person be blessed for his or her involvement in this ministry.  In Christ, Mary Ann Richmond
 
Keenagers:
KEENAGERS: **We only have a few tickets for the "Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians" show on Monday, January 18th, 2010 at the Eric Myer Civic Center in Gulf Shores, AL.

 The cost for the ticket and transportation (Gulf Coast Tours Bus) is $33.00 per person.

 We will stop on the way at the Ryan Steak House in Foley for dinner (on you own) before going to the show.

 We only have a very few tickets available.

The bus will leave the back of the church about 4:30 PM and return back at the church about 10:30 PM.    For additional information contact Neil Thorsen.

  **We only have a few tickets for the Roy Clark Show Monday, February 15th, 2010 in Gulf Shores. Cost for the tickets and transportation are $45.00 per person. Contact Neil Thorsen for additional information. (Tickets are sold out and you will not be able to get them at the door.)

 
Notes:
The 2010 Contribution Envelopes are available on the table outside the sanctuary and are arranged in alphabetical order.  If you are unable to find yours, please contact Cami Simmons.


Poinsettias for Christmas are available for $10.00 each.  You can request them for your friends and loved ones as memorials or honorariums.  Please fill out the Poinsettias for Christmas form, located on the info counter in the foyer, and turn it in to Cami Simmons.  Thank you.



FOR January:  Donations of new Blankets, new Socks, and new Underwear are needed in the Clothing Room.  Please give generously. 
 
Contact Info

Myrtle Grove Baptist Church
850-455-7389
 

Note:  This may (and may not) be the last email of the Announcements until the week of January 9th.  The website may also not be updated on a regular basis (and then again it may be) for the next couple of weeks.

May all have a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year.