MGBC - Nov 17, 2013

Tonight @ 6pm . . .

DEACON ORDINATION

Mark McCraney will be ordained as a new deacon.

(Mark's photo is above).

Let us hear from you!

Members are encouraged to take the time to prayerfully complete the church planning survey.

The data collected will be used by church leadership, organizations, and committees in planning how Myrtle Grove Baptist Church can best minister to the community and her members.

The survey is available on-line by clicking here.

or you can fill out a paper survey and someone will enter the information into the website for you.

Paper surveys are available in the church office and should be returned to the office when completed.

All surveys should be completed on-line or turned into the church office not later than November 25, 2013. (Copies are available on the info table in the foyer.)

Leave the Driving to us.....

LOTTIE MOON CHRISTMAS OFFERING

December is the month of emphasis on International Missions. On Sunday, December 2, our special guests will be two retired IMB missionaries from Africa to kick off our 2013 Week of Prayer for International Missions.

We will adopt our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Goal this Wednesday night at our regular business meeting.

Begin praying now about your gift to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering.

If it is a social ...can it be called a party?

Deacon/Yokefellow Christmas Social

Saturday, December 5th - 5:00 PM

Fellowship Hall

Covered Dish Dinner

Please call Chuck Keister to RSVP.

Soon (in a day or so) we will have a link where you can RSVP online and/or via email, or you can even call the church office.

Who is invited?

All ordained/commissed men and spouse/guest currently serving (you always serve!)or not.

Also invited are all staff and support staff folks at mgbc along with their spouse/guest.

No children please.

We will need a pretty accurate count so the right amount of food can be prepared.

What you need to bring? A covered dish. The Deacons/Yokefellows will provide the rest.

Thank you

Info you may want to know.....

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES (CSM)

NOVEMBER TOY OF THE MONTH:

Please donate a new toy of your choice to the CSM Christmas Gift Ministry. Also, large gift bags are needed.

Sweet Hour of Prayer

Join our Pastor and friends on Tuesdays, 6am-7am for an hour of prayer . . . praying for our church and America.

The Prayer Warrior's Monthly Alert may be accessed by clicking here - it is October's Article/Alert but it is still important. church website. (Novembers will be online when it is received).

Please join others in praying for the needs of our church and nation.

basketball

Upward Basketball & Cheerleading: Come and be a part of our Upward Team. Upward is not just a sports league. It is a sports ministry! We have a place for you! Directors, coaches, assistant coaches, referees, time keepers, concession workers, and prayer partners are needed. See Ron Pouliot to volunteer.

INTERNATIONAL MISSION STUDY: PERU

to be held in Fellowship Hall on Thursday, November 21.

Potluck supper is at 6pm and study to begin at 6:30pm.

Children will meet with Rachel Yeargain in Room 201 after supper.

Sweet Spirits Luncheon - December 6 . . .

Widows: When you receive your invitation, please RSVP to Cami Simmons in the church office. Checks should be written out to Culinary Productions. Your invitation will give instructions. If you do not receive an invitation by Monday, November 18, call Kay Reed

A Sunday School teacher

is needed for the four and five year old class during the 9:15am Sunday School hour.

The teacher is only needed for one hour every Sunday morning.

If you are interested in volunteering every Sunday, please see Chris Larsen or Rachel Yeargain.

Already?

Christmas Shoe Boxes: Can you believe it is that time of year already? Lists of suggested items are located in the Sunday School Departments and on the welcome desk in the foyer. Boxes will be delivered to the schools on Monday, December 9th. For more information see Ron Pouliot.

Information you may want

MONTHLY EVENTS

Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 @ 6:00pm (WC)

Homebound Committee Meeting

Thursday, November 21 @ 11:00am (HGC)

Deacon/Yokefellow Meeting

Monday, December 2 @ 6:30pm (FH)

Keenagers

Tuesday, December 3 @ 10:00am (FH)

Women on Mission

Tuesday, December 10 @ 12:00pm (FH)

Disaster Relief Committee Meeting

Tuesday, December 10 @ 6:00pm (211)

NOVEMBER 2013

Budget Receipts (for 2 weeks) $ 45,008.99

Budget Goal (for 2 weeks) $ 37,516.10

2013 Annual Budget $975,418.73

Budget Receipts for last 12 months $907,670.89

Difference -$ 67,747.44

Help Wanted....Help Needed.... HELP!

Some of our volunteers upstairs began back when that thing to the left was being used.

We are not looking to replace anyone but rather we need to add to the group of dymanic folks that contribute so much to our services and programs.

Sound Booth, Camera and Computer projection people are needed.

Do you have to "know how" to volenteer? (volunteer)

Nope - even before there were computers there was a form of "spell-check"

What does it take to help in the sound/camera/computer area?

1. Commitment to be placed on a rotation schedule

2. Ability to learn - just a little or just a lot!

3. Flexibly -

Training will be provided - you would not be "thrown into the den"

Just come up to the balcony before the service(s) start, introduce yourself if you don't know the folks and watch what happens - it is not as scary as it looks (or as he looks).

Things have changed a bit over the years ...come join us

Thanks...

You could also send a email via the address below and we will get back to you...

Update on website...

The website is working ... well sometime it is working. Lots of repairs are going on. Some hours it shuts down (a safety thing) and some times it is fine.

So....................we have an alternative site that has been built ... it is www.myrtlegrovebaptistchurch.org and it works fine.

Thanks for your patience.

we have nearly 80 gigs of information to restore - one byte at a time.

Thanks for reading....

Sincerely,

Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove Baptist Church

Quick Links

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In Memory Of

Billy Graham Survey

Home Page

MGBC Survey

Poinsettias

Christmas Poinsettias are available for $10.00 each. You can request them for your friends and loved ones as memorials or honorariums. Please fill out the Christmas Poinsettias form and turn it in to Cami Simmons by December 15th Thank you

Business Meeting:

Monthly Business Meeting

Wednesday, November 20 6pm

The secret ballot vote (with no discussion) will be taken concerning the 2014 Proposed Church Budget.

(Copies are available on the info table in the foyer.)

Copy is also available by clicking here (pdf version)

More information...

Billy Graham Outreach Host Homes . . .

Please click here to complete the 4 question Billy Graham Survey to report the results for all who made decisions at your home.

(Note: No personal data is collected).

A Note to ladies working on the Uganda Mission Project: Please bring the pillowcase dresses which you have finished to the church office. Rhonda Pouliot will deliver them to the church in Huntsville in December.

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