Children's Church
 
            For our parents of children 1st through 5th grade
 
Recent meetings with Pastor Ron and parents have yielded several good ideas related to our children's ministry. Please note today, September 13, our grade school children will meet with adult volunteers for Children's Church.
 
The procedure will be as follows:
Following Sunday school, children grades 1-5 will join their families in the family worship service, then part way through our worship service the children will be dismissed from the Worship Center and escorted to the Fellowship Hall by our adult volunteers. Parents may then pick up their children from the Fellowship Hall at the conclusion of the worship service.
 
This month Children's Church will only meet once with the possibility of adding more Sundays next month. If you would like to volunteer with Children's Church (Kidz All Starz), please contact the church office at 455-7389 and we will pass along your name to the Children's Church coordinator.
 
Please be advised that any of our parents that wish to keep their children with them in family worship are certainly free to do just that. We understand the value of children worshiping with their parents and grandparents. Thank you for your understanding and support.

Pastor's Class for New Members

Today @ 4:30pm. . .
 
Pastor's Class for New Members
Fellowship Hall

Interested in learning about church membership?

The "Introduction to Church Membership" class will be taught by Pastor Ron. A light supper and childcare are provided at no cost. Sign up at the info table in the foyer.

Great Day of Giving Update
 
 
            Church Repair and Restoration
 
Congratulations Church Family: So far our special offering for the repair and restoration (floors that surround our worship center along with our fellowship hall ceiling tiles and lighting) has yielded more than 80 percent of our need.

Offerings Received: $18,422.46
Money Needed:       $23,319.00

Thank you for your generous giving. We only have $5,000 to go to reach our goal for this restoration project.

The plans are not to begin the work until all of the needed money has come in.

Therefore, if any of you are in a position to help us reach our financial goal, please pray and give generously.

 We are almost there!
 
THANK YOU FOR GIVING TO THE LORD!
Special Called
Business Meeting 
Next Sunday - September 20th

Special Called Business Meeting

Next Sunday, September 20

at the close of the 10:30am worship service

We will have a brief business meeting for the purpose of voting on keeping our Sunday worship service as one combined service as it has been throughout this summer.

The following is the recommendation as it will appear on the ballot next Sunday morning.


 
RECOMMENDATION TO THE CHURCH

That we keep our Sunday morning worship service as one combined family worship service with a balanced blend of traditional and contemporary music styles.

__Yes, I agree

__No, I do not
Preschool Learning Center:  "Dollar Day"


Sunday, September 20

A way for us to financially help support our PLC
Ushers will be at the exit doors to receive your offering for the Preschool Learning Center as you leave the worship service.
StrongMan
Conference
Coming September 25th and 26th -


 
FAMILY NIGHT

Friday, September 25
(Free for the whole family)

The evening will include a time of fun and laughter for the whole family with Christian comedian, Brad Stein, providing a humorous look at our lives. Following Brad Stein we will have a special presentation by the Strength Team, something that will especially engage our children and youth. Don't miss this exciting evening!
NOTE: Please use the flier inserted today to invite your friends and neighbors to FAMILY NIGHT!
 
 
Following this exciting night will be the . . .
 
 
StrongMan Conference

Saturday, September 26
(For men of all ages)

This will be a morning/afternoon event with worship, workshops, exhibits and lunch. It is important for the men of our church to sign up today so we can secure the early registration cost that provides a significant discount for each man. Please use the blank lines on the Welcome Tab. Sign your name and phone #. You may turn in your check in the amount of $39 to the church office. You may also register by calling the church office at 455-7389.
Picnic & Baptism by the Bay -

Mark your calendars for our Picnic & Baptism by the Bay on Sunday, October 4th @ 1:00 PM at the Blue Angel Recreational Park.

The menu will be hamburgers and hot dogs with drinks and all the trimmings.

The cost is $5.00 for adults / $3.00 for children age 10 and under.

The park entrance fee has been paid.

Please pay in advance by either giving your reservation form and money to Cami Simmons in the finance office, or by placing it in the offering plate.

Checks need to be made payable to MGBC. (Write PICNIC on the memo line.) Thanks!
Discipleship University:

The powerful movie "War Room" has reached the hearts of many over the past weeks. Beginning September 27th at 4:30 pm come be a part of the War Room Bible Study.

Session topics include: Dealing with Spiritual Lukewarmness, Christian Accountability, Grasping Grace and the Gospel, Engaging in Spiritual Warfare, and Trusting God in Prayer.

We will have two groups, one for men and one for ladies.

You may sign up today on the welcome tab of your church bulletin.
The PRAIZE KIDS
choir is beginning another year of learning more about praising our Lord Jesus. The kids are excited to sing songs of praise and help lead in worship once a month in the morning worship services. All children in grades one through six are invited to join the Praize Kidz. Please come! Weekly rehearsals are on Wednesday nights from 6:00 to 6:30pm in room 103. For more information, please contact Melissa Westman  



FALL FESTIVAL . . . Coming soon!
Please bring in all sorts of wrapped candy to the church office for the Fall Festival.
Information

SUNDAY SCHEDULE
9:15am               Sunday School & Bible Fellowship Groups
10:30am                                                     Combined Worship
6:00pm                                                         Evening Worship

WEEKLY EVENTS

Sweet Hour of Prayer
Tuesday, 6am-7am (WC)
Hour of Power Prayer Ministry
Thursday, 10:30am-11:30am (WC)

WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
4:45pm-5:45pm
Adults $5.50 - Children $3.50 (12 & under)
RSVP to Lorna Browning or Cami Simmons by noon on Friday
Menus
9/16         Chicken & Dumplins', Glazed Carrots, Corn Bread*
9/23         Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Bread*
9/30         Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Peas & Carrots, Bread*              
                *Tea
        
WEDNESDAY EVENING SCHEDULE

6:00pm                                                 Preschool Choir (FLC)
6:00pm                                               Praize Kidz Choir (103)  
6:00pm                                                  Prayer & Bible Study (FH)
6:00pm                                             Youth Bible Study (BCB)
7:00pm                                 Worship Choir Rehearsal (CR)

MONTHLY EVENTS

Homebound Committee Meeting
Thursday, September 17 @ 11:00am (HGC-D)

Business Meeting
Wednesday, September 23 @ 6:00pm (FH)

Widow's 'Might' Bible Study
Wednesday, September 23 @ 9am (FH)

Deacon/Yokefellow Meeting
Monday, October 5 @ 6:30pm (FH)

Keenagers
Tuesday, October 6 @ 10:00am (FH)

Disaster Relief Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 13 @ 6:00pm (204)

Missions Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 14 @ 6:00pm (204)

SEPTEMBER 2015

Budget Receipts (for 1 Sunday)                          $ 23,087.95              
Budget Goal (for 1 Sunday)                      $ 17,425.59
2015 Annual Budget                                             $906,130.90
Budget Receipts for last 12 months             $834,068.12
Giving trend will yield a 2015 Budget deficit of$ 72,062.78

Nursery Volunteers - Sunday, September 20
10:30am - Carol Larsen