Weekly Note from Pastor Allan
April 12, 2024
Friends,
We continue in this season of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Christ. I hope you continue to notice the ways that God brings new life where we might see death and despair.
In worship this Sunday, we continue studying 1 John. The scripture lesson is 1 John 3:1-7. The passage is a reminder that we are continuing to become more like Christ. We are claimed as children of God, and our lives should reflect this identity. The title of the sermon is “Like Father, Like Son”.
In worship, we are also commissioning Richard Lee who will be serving with Kairos Weekend #58 next week at the Buckingham Correctional Center. The mission of the Kairos Prison Ministry in Virginia is to share the transforming love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ to impact the hearts and lives of incarcerated men, women and youth, as well as their families, to become loving and productive citizens of their communities.
As a reminder, Richard is collecting cookies to share with the participants of Kairos Weekend #58. Those cookies are due by Sunday. More information, including cookie recipes, is available at this link - https://kairos-bkcc.org/service/kairos-weekend-58.
Also, on Sunday, we will gather at 12:00 Noon for a Memorial Luncheon honoring Debbie Cordle, Heather Hauser’s mother. Debbie passed away in March, and this is an opportunity to celebrate her life. Fried chicken will be provided, and the congregation is asked to bring side dishes to share.
We continue to receive Deacon Nominations. Please be in prayer for members of MBC who you feel the Holy Spirit is calling to be servant leaders of our congregation. Nominations will be received through Sunday, April 28. For Deacons who have already been ordained, we look forward to the Deacon Training on Saturday, April 20, from 9 AM – 3 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
Louisa County is holding a Hazardous Waste Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 27. A group of volunteers will meet at MBC on Friday, April 26 at 5 PM to prepare, and trucks are needed to help transport items on Saturday, the 27th. Sign-up sheets are located in the vestibule, outside the sanctuary.
Lastly, we are planning to honor graduates on Sunday, June 2 during worship. If you know of a graduate who would like to be recognized that morning, please contact the church office. We look forward to blessing graduates during this season of accomplishment and transition.
With grace and peace,
Allan
