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A twice monthly publication of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA

2 Pastor’s Pen

2 September Sermons

2 Alma Hunt Offering

2 WOM / MCEF Needs

3 Connect Groups

3 Music Update

3 September Birthdays

4 September Calendar

5 Prayer List

5 Stewardship Report

5 Rise Against Hunger

5 September Servants

What’s INSIDE

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Office: 804.746.7253

08.28 .19 - 09 .11 .19

Come One...Come All! Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. MBC Pavilion (weather permitting; FLC if not)

Everyone is invited September 11 to the

Mission & Ministry Fair to kick off our Fall activities!

This will be an informative, fun, and festive event for all ages.

Make plans to attend even if you don’t generally

come on Wednesday Night!

Questions? Call Leslie Luck at 240.6865, Mike Rosser at 335.5545 or

the church office.

Mission & Ministry Fair

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T here is a small voice

that penetrated the stillness of the night. It comes

from the bedroom across the hall. “Daddy, I’m scared!” Out of your groggy, fuzzy state, you respond with, “Honey, don’t be afraid, Daddy’s right across the hall.” After a very brief pause the little voice is heard again, “I’m still scared.” Always quick with an insight you respond, “You don’t need to be afraid. God is with you. God loves you.” This time the pause is longer . . . but the voice returns, “I don’t care about God, Daddy; I want someone with skin on!”

It seems like the logic used by the little child is precisely the reason for the Incarnation. After thousands of years of being unsuccessful in being able to convince his people that he really loved

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September Sermons

September 1 A Faithful Man

September 8 Mountain Top Experiences

September 15 Meaningful Testimonies

September 22

A Certain Rich Man

September 29 Do You Have an Excuse?

them, our Creator realized that the best way to demonstrate his love for us was to send “someone with skin on.”

On Sunday we will be looking at God’s servant Noah. Noah was chosen of God to be a witness to the world that judgment was coming. No greater symbol than that of the Ark could convey the message that something was about to happen. The same can be said of our Savior when he came something was about to happen!

~~ Pastor Tim

ALMA HUNT

OFFERING FOR VIRGINIA MISSIONS

September 8-15, 2019

Please give as you are led.

The annual Virginia Missions Offering was named for Alma Hunt, a native Virginian

who was known worldwide for her missions service. The offering provides for all

Women’s Missionary Union of Virginia (WMUV) missions and ministries such as

Disaster Relief and CrossRoads Camp for students.

We invite you to give to the Alma Hunt Offering—joining your gifts with those of

many other Virginia Baptists as we work Together as One—sharing the love of

Christ across the Commonwealth and with the whole world.

Let’s begin the changing of seasons with a fresh commitment

to missions! Won’t you plan to join us on Tuesday, September

10 at 10:30 a.m. in the John Bryant classroom? We will learn

how Jesus, evangelism, and koalas are part of IMB mission-

aries, Ken & Kathy Woods’ ministry Down Under in Australia.

MCEF Needs

Items Currently in Short Supply:

Applesauce—24 oz. jars All canned vegetables (except

green beans and corn) Canned tomatoes Jam (not grape) Bar soap / Deodorant Shampoo Queen-size sheet sets New men’s women’s, and children’s socks & underwear Women’s tops (plus sizes) Long pants (for boys & girls)

There is such a tremendous need that people can be served twice a month, beginning in October. Please join in filling the red bin in the John Bryant continually to share the love of Jesus with local families!

Your generous donations are greatly appreciated!

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CONNECT GROUPS START UP SEPTEMBER 18

Connect Groups at MBC, are a great way for you to start the year off and get involved in fellowship with other people in the body of Christ.

There is something for everyone as we offer a large variety of Biblical subject matter and interests for adults of all ages. You’ll be able to sign up for one of these great groups at the Mission & Ministry Fair on September 11.

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SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS

MBC Family,

Summer is coming to a close and that means Advent Season is on the horizon! Christmas. Stress. They seem to go hand in hand. Why is it that the meaning of Peace on Earth is any-thing but peaceful? Help us present a musical that will bring our focus to the true meaning of Christmas!

This year the Music Ministry will present One Quiet Night by Richard Kingsmore. This is a musical that will appeal to all ages! In addition to a full worship choir, praise band and orchestra we will include acting roles! If you would like to take part in this special presentation, please contact Paul Rozecki. We are looking for an adult male and fe-male, 1 teenager, 2 younger children to play small acting roles.

Please consider becoming part of this ministry as we focus on the true meaning of Christmas! We will have kick off and listening session on September 18 at 7:30p in the Music Room for everyone interested in participating. Come and join us and see if you would like to participate in this exciting musical!

Mark Your Calendar! The presentation will take place on December 8, 2019 in the Family Life Center at 6:30pm!

1 Bonnie Hughes

2 Joy Fisher, Anne Hare

Jennifer Overbeck

4 John Paul Grammer

Megan Hester, Bob Schneider

5 Rebecca Hildreth

Vince Pendergraph

7 Gracy James

8 Rich Foster

10 Ann Belvin

11 Dawson Favaro, Marques Redd

12 Patrick Chodorov, Bill Collins

13 Terry Brown, Sr., Andrew Hayward,

Bob Walton

14 Brenda Brown

15 Rev. Chuck Davis

16 Christine Hardy, Shawn Lindsey

17 Sam Harmon

18 Robert Burrows, Cindy Culley

19 Tanya Austin, Vickie Harmon

Doug Hildreth

20 JB Foster, Jared Hester

21 Kitty Brackett, Courtney Jackson,

Sam Loving

22 Joe Norman

23 Becky Clarke, Leslie Luck

24 Mary Lee Jones, Doris Metz

25 Kayla Long

26 Becky Bray, Louis Lindsey, Jr.

28 Carrie Favaro, Mary Lewis

29 Lorien Lambert

LADIES STUDY ALL ADULTS ALL ADULTS

BETTER THAN EVER - FIFTY PLUS RETREAT October 21-23, 2019

at Eagle Eyrie Conference Center Lynchburg, VA

Contact the church office if you’d like to be a part of this great time of fun and fellowship!

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Lucille Hott at Beth Sholom, Don Stewart at The Hermitage

Shirley Armstrong, Steve Beck, Amy Bowles, Betty Bowles, Eunice Bowles, Melvin Bowles, Dale Boyers, Jeanne Bradley, Len Brightwell, Jean Brooks, Brenda Brown, Florence Brown, George/Bessie Bryan, Joyce Burgess, Jerry Clark, Brenda Crawford, David/Janice Culver

Nancy Damron, Rusty Daniel, Jean Davis, Chuck/Margaret Davis, Amy Dixon, Rick Doggett, Roxanne Eliott, Jennifer Fisher, Fisher Family, Jean Foster

Garrett Family, Linda Gerhardt, Mary Greenwood, Cliff/Doris Grotz, Mary Hawthorne, Michael Hechler, Ward/Peggy Hildreth, John/Shirley Horton, Johnny Howell, Shirley Huffman

Dot Jones, Mary Lee Jones, Charlsie Joyner, Diane Kennedy, Shelly Kidd, Paula King, Kerry Kinser, Bryan Lane, Jean Lane, Gail Lawrence, Jim Lewis, Carolyn Little, Olive Litwinowicz, Lawson Logan, Audrey Long, David Matthews, Doris Metz, Joe Norman, Tori Nunnally, Patrick Olmstead, Robert/Betty Olmstead

Shirley Pasowicz, J.L. Pitts, Kimberly Pomato, Margaret Rice, Ruth Anne Sawyer, Charles Sprouse, Allie/Audrey Stevens, Ruth Stewart, Ruth Tate, Daniel, Casey & Eli Toney, Doris Tucker

Joyce Wallace, Daniel Washington, Bill White, Bill/Victoria White, Vickie White, Andy Wibright, Larry Williams, Vera Williams, Melinda Winn, Elizabeth Wood, Jim Wright, Patricia Wright

Keeping You in Prayer

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08.25 Crosswalk .................................................................................................. 75 Sunday School ..................................................................................... 155 Worship II ............................................................................................... 102 Regular Offering ........................................................ ................... $6,160.00 E-Giving ..................................................................... ................... $1,270.00 Designated Funds ..................................................... ........................ 420.00 Total Offering ............................................................. ................... $7,850.00

Stewardship Report

When you give through e-giving, the church receives more of your contribution if you

use your bank account (ACH) as opposed to using a credit or debit card.

SEPTEMBER WORSHIP ASSISTANTS

Opening & Closing 09.01 - Eric Washburn

09.08 - Ken Long

09.15 - Pat Clark

09.22 - Sam Shermer

09.29 - Eric Washburn

Counting Teams 09.01 - Scott Pritchett

09.08 - Betty Bowles

09.15 - Ken Long

09.22 - Tommy Culley

09.29 - Robbie King

Nursery Workers 09.01 - Worship 1: JoAnne Brown

Lisa Guridy

Worship 2: Sam & Becky Shermer

09.08 - Worship 1: Denise &

Kayleigh Mills

Worship 2: Vickie Harmon &

Joy Fisher

09.15 - Worship 1: Justin & Kelsey Holmes

Worship 2: Heather Dillow &

Ann Bowker

09.22 - Worship 1: Janet &

Courtney Madison

Worship 2: Terri Beck & Pat Hines

09.29 - Worship 1: Rose Burrows &

Cindy Culley

Worship 2: Courtney & Mady Jackson

Deacon of the Week 09.01 - Tommy Crump - 387.1001

09.08 - Sandra Blackburn - 909.0973

09.15 - Gregg Etheridge - 908.7022

09.22 - Sam Shermer - 445.5370

09.29 - Nick Ciucci - 746.7111

Mark Your Calendar for Our Mission & Ministry Fair Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Save the Date! Rise Against Hunger comes back to MBC

Sunday, October 6! Come ready to worship in one service at 8:30 a.m.

Go to your Sunday School class at 9:45 a.m. and then leave at 10:15 a.m. to package meals.

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Join us at

Mechanicsville Baptist Church

On Sundays

8:30 a.m. Crosswalk (Contemporary) Worship 8:30 a.m. M&M (Missions & Music) for children 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship 5:00 p.m. Encounter Service

Don’t miss our Mission & Ministry Fair

Wednesday, September 11 from 6:00-7:30 p.m.

MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH 8016 Atlee Rd. Mechanicsville, VA 23111

The Touchstone Church Office: 804.746.7253

MECHANICSVILLE BAPTIST CHURCH STAFF Dr. Tim Madison

Pastor

Rev. Dwight Hedges Associate Pastor to Students

& Spiritual Formation

Paul Rozecki Minister of Music & Worship

Julie Scott Child Care Director

Jean Dart Office Administrator

Cooper Gossage A/V Tech Director

Melvin Anderson Custodian

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