Please Pray For…

Frances Henningson at Autumn Care, Bryan Lane at Shelter-ing Arms, Nell Peddicord at Doswell House, Connie Brodrick at The Haven, Bill & Sandra Blackburn, Amy Boles (James & Carol Boles daughter), Polly Boschen, Norman Bowles, Jeanne Bradley, Donald Bray, Jr., Robin Brightwell, George & Bessie Bryan, Joyce Burgess, Eugene & Ortygia Carnette, Earl Carver, Tim Cates, Hallie Chenault, Jim Cherry, David & Janice Culver, Opal Dalton, Nancy Damron, Howard & Jean & Andrew Davis (Mary Kay Winn’s family), Chuck Davis (Ray Davis’ son), Chuck & Margaret Davis & Family, Amy Dixon, Rick Doggett, Roxanne Eliott (Jim Wright’s granddaughter), Peggy Etheridge(Sr.), Marvin & Margaret Ferguson, Aaron & Danielle Fisher, Wally Fleming, Lyle Foster (Peggy Ether-idge’s,(Sr.) father), Linda Gerhardt, Mary Greenwood, Melvin Harver, Mary Hawthorne, Peggy Hildreth, Allen & Courtney Hillard (Mary Hawthorne’s family), Lucille Hott, Johnny Howell, Courtney Jackson, Ann Johnston, Dot Jones, Dick & Charlsie Joyner, Cecil & Rae Keel, Paige Kinser’s mother, Olive Litwinowicz, Will & Audrey Long, Sam Loving, Leslie Luck, Howard Lynch, Thomas Martin, Jordan Mills, Patrick Olmstead (Robert & Betty Olmstead’s grandson), Robert & Betty Olmstead, Shirley Pasowicz, Freddie Pendergraph, Lisa Phillips, J.L. Pitts, Edwin Power (Margaret Davis’ father), Dick & Linnea Sandstrom(Bill & Sandra Blackburn’s friends), Ruth Ann Sawyer (Norman & Betty Bowles’ daughter), Bob Schneider, Don & Ruth Stewart, Ruth Tate, Jim Taylor, Marvin Thomas (Martha Long’s brother), Kitty Thompson, Faye Toney, Jessie Townsend & Family (Shelly Kidd’s niece), Doris Tucker, Taylor Turner (Doris Metz brother), Daniel Washington (Audrey Goode’s great grandson), Bill White, Vickie White (Anita Blackwell’s sister), Jean Wildbore, Vera Williams, Bonnie Winn (Gloria Talley’s sister)

Counting Team January 8-Tommy Culley, Sam Shermer, Bryant Broughton, Nick Ciucci

Opening & Closing

January 8-Steve Hester

Deacon of the Week January 8-14 ~ Jim Kennedy ~ 559-9252

Stewardship Report ~ January 1, 2017

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Timothy N. Madison Pastor Brenda Brown Minister of Music

Mechanicsville Baptist Church 8016 Atlee Road

Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111 www.mechanicsvillebaptist.org

Office phone - 746-7253 FAX - 746-0749

Dwight Hedges Associate Minister to Students

Jackie Broaddus

Child Care Director 746-7732

Crosswalk Attendance Sunday School Attendance Worship II Attendance Regular Offering E-Giving Weekly Budget Needs Designated Funds Total Offering Roof Funds Available Lottie Moon Offering

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122 $9,462.00

Not reported ($10,909.00)

$24.00 $9,462.00

$279,139.85 $11,333.65

Roof and Construction Project Update

The roof project is entering its final stages, but like many construction projects the finish date is a moving target. If all goes as planned, the project will be completed by January 22. The roof has been completely installed and work continues on the interior lighting and replacement of the ceilings on the second floor. The exterior panels on the upper part of the building will be replaced in the next few weeks. The heat pump units should be fully operational by Wednesday, January 4. Our Wednesday night suppers will resume with all other activities to follow on January 11. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the church office.

One financial aspect of the construction project I want to remind you of is the loan to close the gap between the money raised and the total cost of the project. The private loan from a private individual at 2% interest will be in the amount of $100,000.00 with a payment amortization of ten years. This will mean a monthly payment in the amount of between $900.00 and $1,000.00. More information will be provided concerning this loan in the next few weeks. The Stewardship Team submitted a plan to the church in the last business meeting for how to pay this debt back. May I suggest that you continue giving to the construction project so that this loan can be paid off quickly. Thank you for your continued patience as this project nears completion. This has been a big financial undertaking for our church, but with the Lord’s blessing, the work is being completed. This building serves not only us, but also our community and is a beacon of ministry to the community.

Pastor Tim

The Calendar Sunday - January 8

8:30 a.m. Crosswalk 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship II 6:00 p.m. Youth Monday - January 9 11:30 a.m. AA Meeting 4:00 p.m. FLC in use til 10:00pm Tuesday - January 10 10:30 a.m. Women on Mission 6:15 p.m. Worship Team Wednesday - January 11 11:00 a.m. Bible Study & Prayer 5:30 p.m. WNS-Soup/Sandwiches 6:15 p.m. PIP Prayer Teams, Youth, Pre-School Choir, School Age Children’s Activities 7:00 p.m. Mission Friends Adult Choir Thursday - January 12 10:30 a.m. Keenage Club

Regular Offering Sunday, January 1, 2017

$9,462.00 Needed to meet our budget

$10,909.00

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From the Pastor… On Sunday we said goodbye to John Hare. John has filled the gap well between our last youth minister and Dwight Hedges who began his ministry with us this week. I owe a debt of gratitude to John for his ministry among us and to his personal ministry to me. John has a bright future in ministry and I am glad we have been a part of it. We will continue to pray for John as he leaves and continues his educational pursuits. At the same time we say goodbye to John, we welcome Dwight Hedges and his family to our church family. Let us commit to praying for him as he makes this transition and that he would be an effective minister in our midst as he leads the youth and ministers to us in other ways. We welcome Dwight and are glad he is here. On Sunday, January 8 we will begin our Janu-ary Bible Study. This year’s theme is found in the book of Malachi. The Old Testament lists Malachi as the last of the Minor Prophets. This minor prophet had a major message—turn back to God. He still loved His people. He remained faithful. They were to lay aside complacency and follow Him with a whole heart. Like James in the New Testament, Malachi showed the value of inward religion, not just outward ritual. Walking with God positively affects how a husband treats his wife and how an employer treats his employees. Following God means being faithful to the marriage cov-enant. Again, these are words needed today. God’s Word through Malachi speaks to people today. Many have become complacent in their walk with God. Malachi calls believers to whole-hearted faithfulness in response to who God is and what He has done. I hope you will come and be a part of this time together over the next several weeks as we explore the book of Malachi.

Pastor Tim

LOTTIE MOON OFFERING We surpassed our goal!

2016 Offering Goal ~ $10,756.00

Offering collected to date ~ $11,333.65

Thank you for your generous offering and prayers that provide for our missionaries to

surge ahead in 2017 as “The Gospel Resounds” so that all peoples may hear

across the globe! Last year, 2015, we also exceeded our goal

by collecting $12,931.06!

MCEF NEWS AND NEEDS… Volunteers are needed to serve in our MCEF Clothes Closet at MBC. Please contact Miriam Chambliss if you are

interested in helping.

MCEF Virtual Tour of space MCEF hopes to call home

Tuesday, January 10 2:00 p.m.

7199 Stonewall Parkway Mechanicsville

Come together with Mechanicsville ministers, mission teams and all who are

interested in viewing the actual space MCEF is hoping to acquire for their

One Stop Shop.

Thank You… “Dear Mechanicsville Baptist Church Family, Thank you for all the love, support, and encouragement you have given me over the years. I am grateful for the opportunities of ministry and times I have shared with you at MBC. I will miss you, and wherever I go and God calls me, I will always remember you as my home church.” In Christ’s Love, John Hare

Change of Address… Don & Ruth Stewart 10290 Brook Road

Apt. 206 Glen Allen, VA 23059

Phone ~ 399-3774

Howard Lynch (mailing address) 9131 Atlee Road

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

(physical address) Brookdale Imperial Plaza

512 Azalea Building 1717 Bellvue Avenue

Richmond, VA 23227 (Howard enjoys visits and mail)

Welcome New Member Carol Taylor

7471 Fullview Avenue Mechanicsville, VA 23111

Telephone ~ 746-2032 Email ~ clt23111@yahoo.com