Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

January 17, 2025

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Friends,

Thank you to those who joined Bible Study on Wednesday afternoon.  We resumed our study of Galatians and are winding down that discussion.  As a reminder, we meet each Wednesday at 2 PM. 

Of course, it is the winter so in the midst of cold days we might also experience some inclement weather.  Of course, any changes to the Sunday schedule will be shared in any way possible to make sure you are aware.  At this time, I understand there is a strong chance of snow on Sunday morning, but we are not yet sure if that will affect our gathering for worship.

Due to the uncertainty of the weather, the Children and Youth Pizza Party celebrating the Christmas Program will be postponed one week and is now scheduled for Sunday, January 26. 

As of now, we are still planning to gather for worship as normally scheduled at 9:30 AM on Sunday morning.  Last August, a team comprised of members of several churches in the Goshen Baptist Association went to Armenia to connect with the church planters there sponsored by the Goshen Baptist Association.  They participated in some construction projects, Vacation Bible School, and other fellowship and worship activities with the church there.  We are honored that 4 members of that mission team plan to join us at MBC this Sunday in worship to share about their experience.  I hope you will consider joining either in-person or online to hear from them.

To go along with the celebration of God’s work through the Mission Team to Armenia, we will also read and reflect on John 2:1-11 in worship.  This is the story of Jesus at the wedding in Cana, where he turns water into wine.  It is a simple miracle story – Jesus does what one would think is impossible.  The point is, though, that we, too, can follow God in doing things that we might think are not possible.  This could include going to Armenia to serve the Lord.  The title of the sermon is “Mission:  Possible”.

Also, please mark your calendars for the annual MBC Valentine’s Dinner on Saturday, February 8, at 5:30 PM. 

Blessings,

Allan