During our worship services today, we will have a send-off prayer for 26 of our middle and high school students along with their leaders who will be leaving tomorrow for summer camp.  Please keep these students in your prayers and ask God to bless each one through this spiritual retreat. 

VIRGINIA MISSION TRIP

In just a few short days a mission team from Myrtle Grove Baptist Church will be going to Glenvar, Virginia (near Roanoke) to help carry out the Great Commission.  We will be going into the neighborhoods talking with people about Christ, encouraging them to become a part of Green Hill Baptist Church in Glenvar and in general making a mark for Christ.  We hope to conduct Vacation Bible School (VBS), distribute literature about GHBC, witness using FAITH literature, conduct neighborhood surveys, do prayer walking, and construction service projects. 

Our team of fifteen will arrive in Virginia on Sunday, July 24, for orientation and a kick-off dinner.  Our goal will be to accomplish as much as possible in four short days (Monday through Thursday).  Some will leave Friday returning home and others will stay for the Sunday service, the first official service for Green Hill Baptist Church.  What an exciting time and an exciting opportunity we have to help in starting a new church for Christ.

How can you help:

            Pray:  First and foremost, pray for our mission team.  Pray that God will keep us safe and direct our paths.  Pray that He will lead us in activities that will bring honor to Him.

            Donate:  We need financial resources to carry out VBS, buy Bibles, door hangers, literature, and other items needed.

            Contribute:  One can contribute food items for our team and VBS.  These could include home baked cookies, pies, etc.  Consider the traveling conditions, heat and time frame when planning the food

Participate in Church-wide Luncheon:  Today, after morning services we will have a church luncheon in the FLC.  Cost will be $7.50 for adults, and $3.50 for children.  Profits will go to support the mission trip.  Our very own Lorna Browning will be preparing the food.  Thanks Lorna!

MISSIONS COMMITTEE MEETING

Sunday, July 17 @ 4:30pm in Room 109

Our Deaf Ministry is growing --

PRAISE THE LORD!  In order to meet the needs of our deaf members and visitors, we will need additional volunteers.  If you know a little or a lot of ASL, we can use your help in some way.  Please contact Mary Creighton .  Please continue to pray for this important ministry

It's not too late to join in . . . .

Pastor's Wednesday Night Bible Study

Our pastor has begun a study on the Gospel of Matthew.  This study will focus on the life and teaching of our Lord Jesus.  Matthew's gospel has been considered by many scholars to be a manual on Christian discipleship.  JOIN US each Wednesday at 6pm in the Worship Center

CHURCH FAMILY BREAKFAST 

Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:30 AM

The Baptist Men on Mission invite you to our Church Family Breakfast on Sunday morning, July 17, 2011.  The breakfast serving line will begin at 7:30 AM and the meeting will end at 9:00 AM. Join us for eggs, bacon, sausage, grits, gravy, hash browns, and biscuits. The cost is $3.00. A donation will be taken for the MGBC Food Pantry.  Please bring at least one item for the MGBC Food Pantry.  For information contact Bob Taylor  

The Finance Committee is now accepting proposals for the 2012 Budget Year.  You will find a blank MGBC BUDGET PROPOSAL FORM in the foyer.  The deadline for submitting your request is Friday, July 15th at noon.  Completed forms need to be turned in to Cami Simmons in her office.  Thank you.

Come and Enjoy a Night of Bowling:  MGBC Children's Ministry is sponsoring a family night of recreation and enjoyment at Circle Lanes on Wednesday, August 3rd from 6:30-8:30pm.  Flyers are located in the Sunday School Departments and on the welcome desk in the worship center foyer.  Deadline to sign up and pay is Sunday, July 31st.  See Ron Pouliot to sign up or for more information.