October 3, 2010
Fall - A great time for a Picnic & Baptism
(any time is a great time for Baptism)
Greetings!

Even before Sunday you have the opportunity to be at MGBC:


When: Saturday at 9:00 AM in the Butler Chapel basement

Why:  To help the folks finish up on the great job they have been working on re-modeling the Youth Center.

 Note:  Alabama and Florida do not play until Saturday evening so....

How You Can Help:  if you can handle a paint brush, a broom or a mop please try to pitch in and lend a hand....

Lunch will be provided (food!)


BOLIVIA MISSION TRIP REPORT
 
Sunday night, during our evening worship service, team members from the recent Bolivia Mission Trip will be sharing testimonies and information concerning their experience in Bolivia.

 Please don't miss this important gathering this evening.

 Also, be praying about the possibility of your being part of a mission trip next year.  Our Missions Committee will be sharing mission plans for 2011 in the weeks ahead.

 Let's show our support and come back strong in number tonight.
 
The info you may want to know....
MGBC Home Page
Picnic
Church-wide Picnic
& Baptism in the Bay
 Sun, October 10 - 1pm

   Today is your final opportunity to make your reservation for our Fall Family Picnic at the Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area. 

Please plan to attend. 

This is a great opportunity for fellowship and fun for the entire family. 

After lunch and baptism there will be volleyball games for adults and youth.

  The playground is available for your children along with the beautiful beach and water activities. 

            Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks, and all the trimmings will be served for a donation of $5 per adult and $3 per child (10 & under).


Reservation forms are provided at the information table in the main foyer.  You may sign up immediately following the worship service today.

 For more information, call the church office, 455-7389. 


Location:

 Blue Angel Naval Recreation Area
                       
2100 Bronson Rd

Maps will be available on the info counter next Sunday. .
 
 
 
Fall Festival
It's just around the corner.  On Sunday, October 31st from 5:00 - 7:00pm, our church will once again offer the children of the Myrtle Grove and surrounding communities an alternative to trick-or-treat.

 We need your help in making this a special event for these children.

 Individually wrapped candy donations are needed.


  Boxes have been placed in the church office and the FLC.
 

 
Upward
Registration is now open for boys and girls, grades K through 6, to be a part of our Upward season. 

Registration fee is only $65 ($75 after October 25th).

Registration forms are available on the welcome table in the foyer.

 If you would like to provide a scholarship for a child, please see Ron Pouliot.
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Food Pantry
NEEDS your donations of non-perishable food items.  The need is great in our community, so PLEASE DONATE GENEROUSLY. 


Containers are located in various locations throughout the church building.
 
CSM Ministry - click
 
The chicken above could end up being canned chicken - in either case this graphic is used for illustrative purposes only.
Maguire Offering
Maguire State Missions Offering Receipts (to date)
  $2,195.00 


Please use the designated  envelope in your package of contribution envelopes for your Maguire State Missions offering.
 

 
Wednesday Supper
Wednesday Night Supper - 5pm-5:45pm (FLC)

$5.50 per person needs to be prepaid (to Lorna or Cami) by 11:00 AM on the preceding Friday. 

Menus
10-6     Beef Stew, Salad, Cornbread, Dessert, Tea
 

 
Keenagers
KEENAGERS:   Our next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct 5th, 2010 at 10:00 AM in the fellowship hall. 

Our speaker will be Lt. Dan Akerman with the Esc. Co. Fire/Rescue.

 Please bring a covered dish. 

For additional information contact Neil Thorsen.

 We still have a few seats on the bus for the Oak Hollow Farm trip on October 15th, 2010.

 
Places to Be
Life Course 101 (FH)
Sunday, October 3 @ 5pm-7pm

Women on Mission (FH)
Tuesday, October 12 @ 12pm

Deacon/Yokefellow Prayer Breakfast (FH)
Saturday, October 02 @ 7am

Deacon/Yokefellow Meeting (FH)
 Monday, October 4 @ 6:30pm

Keenagers (FH)
Tuesday, October 5 @ 10am

Brotherhood Breakfast (FH)
Sunday, October 17 @ 7:30am

Business Meeting (WC)
Wednesday, October 20 @ 6pm.
 

 
Disaster Relief Spiritual Care Training
October 16, 10am - 3pm @ MGBC

Cost: $10 donation - includes lunch

Register:  Online - www.myrtlegrovebaptist.org

                Email - barnabas@myrtlegrovebaptist.org

              
                   Phone:            850-455-7389

To learn more about what the "Barnabas Group Spiritual Care Training is please read last weeks announcements or click here.  Thanks


(All Disaster Relief Team Members are requested to attend a meeting today at 5pm in Room 109.)
 
Sincerely,
 
Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove Baptist Church
850-455-7389
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PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2011
Important dates coming up . . .

Sunday, October 17 @ 3pm -
            Deacon's/Yokefellow's Review of Proposed Budget

Wednesday, October 20 @ 6pm -
            Church-wide             Question & Answer Session

Wednesday, November 17 @ 6pm -
            Church Members Vote on Proposed Budget

Due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, Business Meeting dates will be changed to Wednesday, November 17 and Wednesday, December 15.

 


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