Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

September 6, 2026

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Friends,

Thank you for your generous support of the special offering for August, which was to support the chaplain at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women, specifically the one in Goochland.  Thank you for sharing the grace and mercy of God with the individuals at that facility.  

This Sunday, in worship, we will bless the MBC Sunday School Teachers as we begin a new Sunday School year this week.  It will be an opportunity to learn more about both the Children/Youth and the Adult Sunday School classes.  

Also, in worship, we will continue studying in Exodus.  The scripture lesson for Sunday is Exodus 12:1-14.  It is the story of the Lord preparing the Israelites for the Passover.  What incredible detail in the instructions.  I am struck by how the Passover is a life-changing event for the Israelites that becomes the defining moment of their faith.  How does the Passover as a memory shape the Israelite people?  The title of the sermon is “Remember When”.  

Also, it is the first Sunday of September.  We will celebrate communion in worship and there will be a special emphasis on the relief offering.  Coordinating Council will also meet after Sunday School.  

Be reminded that the Quarterly Business Meeting will occur next Sunday, September 13.  There is a motion from the Bylaws Ad Hoc Committee to offer a rewrite of the Committees section of the Policies and Procedures Manual.  Copies of the re-write continue to be available in the vestibule.

I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!

Blessings,

Allan