Myrtle Grove Baptist Church

Sunday, April 22, 2012

82nd Anniversary Celebration

Please use the Homecoming insert in your bulletin today as a way of spreading the word and inviting family, neighbors, friends, and coworkers to this exciting historical event for our church.

HOMECOMING DINNER

SUNDAY, APRIL 22

What you need to bring:

Each family is asked to bring enough food for your family and extra for guests.  

Please label your dishes with your name and drop them off at the Family Life Center as you arrive for services.  

To supplement your dishes, fried chicken, along with a main side  

dish, as well as drinks and rolls will be provided by the church.

COMBINED WORSHIP SERVICE

and

The Lord's Supper

Sunday, April 29 - 10:30AM

Our entire church family, including our Hispanic Mission, will come together to worship and celebrate The Lord's Supper during this combined worship service.

As in the past, whenever we have a combined worship service, Contemporary worshipers will have their fellowship and Bible study time from 9:15am until 10:15am on this day only.

Plan to be a part of this exciting celebration.

North American Missions and the

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

MGBC Annie Armstrong Easter Offering Goal: $6,000

$4,135.00 Received - $1,865.00 Needed to reach our goal

Please prayerfully consider doing your part in contributing to this special offering. All the money that is collected goes directly to support the 5,000 missionaries who are taking the gospel in needed areas of North America. LET'S REACH OUR GOAL!

Pastor's New Member Orientation

Sunday, April 29 - 4pm

Holy Grounds Cafe

This class is for new members who have recently joined our church family as well as those who may be interested in church membership. If you are interested in participating you may sign up by writing your name and telephone number on the welcome tab attached to the bulletin, then drop it in the offering plate.

KEENAGERS: Come enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship on Monday, April 23rd, 2012, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in the fellowship hall.  

You can bring that special table game you enjoy playing, or just come and sit around and talk with friends.  

Coffee/drinks will be provided with dessert.  

For information contact Neil Thorsen.

HISPANIC MISSION NEWS:

Summer Activities for Hispanic Children & Youth

Our Hispanic youth will make snow cones on Sunday, April 22, during our Homecoming activities.   

Please stop by their booth with words of encouragement and perhaps consider giving a donation to their summer youth activities.  

And, of course, enjoy a snow cone.  

Donations for snow cones will be used to fund summer activities for our Hispanic children and youth.  

Courageous Living Study

Study Focus Areas:

Responsibility - serving, protecting, and casting a vision for the family

Priorities - focusing on eternal things rather than what is temporary

Legacy - recognizing a father's potential impact as a godly role model

Faith - increasing in wisdom and strengthening a father's identity in Christ

This four week study based on the movie Courageous will begin Sunday, May 20th. Fathers' Day, June 17, we will have another chance for fathers to sign The Resolution. Register for the class in the church foyer.  

FOR WOMEN: Coming soon ladies will have the opportunity to form their own prayer support groups. More details will be provided in the weeks ahead.

Family Sports begins Monday, April 9, in the FLC gym. Family Sports will meet every Monday from 6pm - 7pm. Matt and Mandy Mandrell promise that this will be an enjoyable experience for the entire family.

An Invitation from our Student Ministry . . . .

Church Family: Join our students on April 11 for our Wednesday night youth service at 6pm. Dr. Allen Fraley will be speaking on the Passover and the richness of our heritage through Christ.

4/11       Baked Ziti, Salad, Fruit, Bread*

4/18       Hot Chicken Salad, Mardi Gras Salad, Applesauce Salad,  Bread

4/25       Sweet & Sour Pork, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Bread

               *Dessert & Tea