December 22, 2013

MGBC

Rev Ron Lentine

What a Mighty God We Serve

John 1:1-17

This Word became a human being.

John 1:14

Finally, the most important and exciting news of all has to do with His purpose.

John 1:9, 14-17

He came to save us!

John 1:11-13

Our Invitation

Not just to believe in Him but to receive Him

True belief is a heart experience not just a knowledge or head experience. His truth must become personal.

Notes & Dates

The Church Campus will be closed from 12-23 through `12-27 (with the exception of our Christmas Eve Service on 12/24 at 6:00 PM)

Plesae note the emergency contact information elsewhere in the annoucements.

Supper resumes on Jan 8th

Deacon/Yokefellow meeting Tuesday - Jan 7th

Keeagers meeting:

Tuesday - Jan 7th

Missions Committee
Jan 8th - 5:30

Disaster Relief Meets
Jan 14th - 6:00

Homebound Meets
Jan 16th 11:00 AM

Business Meeting
Wednesday - Jan 22

The Tuesday morning prayer group will not be meeting during Christmas week. The Pastor encourages all of us to be praying every day at our homes for our nation, our church, its ministries, and the lost.

Let's keep this ministry going . . .

Our Food Pantry is low on canned goods at this time. Please donate generously to our Food Pantry so that we can continue to minister to the families who come for food each week. Suggested canned goods: soup, vegetables fruit, tuna and other non-perishable food such as mac & cheese, pasta, rice, peanut butter, powdered milk, etc.

Coming in January 2014 . . .

T-4-T - (Training for Trainers)

A new evangelism/discipleship process that every believer needs.

Look, in the weeks ahead, for more details on this exciting training.

Christmas Eve Service

Dec 24th (of course)

6:00 PM

Sanctuary

Chistmas Carols

This Sunday...Dec 22nd

Pastor Ron will bring the message at both morning services.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering

Goal: $10,000.00

Received: $ 6,776.85

Needed: $ 3,223.15

GOD BLESS YOU for being a GIVING church family

Because We Prayed!

40 Day Character Prayer Calendar

People who prayed and saw God work.

December 18, 2013 - January 26, 2014

What Would God Do IF We Prayed . . .

For our Hearts, our Homes, our Churches, and our Nation?

(Pick up a copy of this 40 Day Calendar along with your Prayer Warrior Alert newsletter available at the prayer table in the foyer.)

As we approach Christmas Day 2013, I want to thank the Lord for the wonderful church family we have at Myrtle Grove Baptist Church.

I wish to express my thanks to all of you for your faithful giving in support of this ministry and all the lives it touches every week.

May God bless you and yours this Christmas in ways that will bring glory to His name.

With love and affection,

Pastor Ron Lentine

THE LORD'S SUPPER

Sunday, January 5, 2014

9:15am & 10:30am Worship Services

Also, an extended Lord's Supper will be taken to our homebound members on that afternoon.

Deacons/Yokefellows - Please make note of the date above and meet in the office work-room at 1:50 PM

Contacts: MGBC & Campus closed (other than our Christmas Eve Service) for the period of 12-23 - 12-27

During the time that the church offices and the entire campus are closed you may contact MGBC in the event of an emergency by using the phone numbers provided below

. Voice messages left at the church will also be checked on a regular basis.

Ministers on Call:

Mon	12-23	Chris larsen	377-5096
Tue AM	12-24	Dick Hamel until noon	391-3298
Tue PM	12-24	Brad Borowski	982-6260
Wen	12-25	Chris Larsen	377-5096

Thurs	12-26	Dick Hamel	391-3298
Fri	12-27	Dick Hamel	391-3298

Note: If a minister is not listed above they are not available during this time period.

MGBC Home Page

Closings:

The Church Office, Family Life Center, and Preschool Learning Center will be closed in observance of the holidays on the following dates:

Monday - Friday, December 23 - 27

Wednesday - Jan 1st

The Birth of Jesus

¹ In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. ² (This was the first census that took place while^[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.) ³ And everyone went to their own town to register.

⁴ So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. ⁵ He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. ⁶ While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, ⁷ and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

⁸ And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. ⁹ An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. ¹¹ Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

¹³ Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

¹⁴ "Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2: 1-14

...and that's what it's all about. Merry Christmas!