Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

July 3, 2025

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Friends,

Well, I admit that returning to Virginia from the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship Meeting last week was an adventure.  I am sorry that multiple flight delays led to me returning 2 days later than expected, and I was not able to be with you in worship.  Thank you to Rev. Rick Clore who could be at MBC on short notice to lead in worship.

I do look forward to joining you this Sunday.  The scripture lesson is Psalm 30, a psalm reminding us to hold onto hope in the midst of despair.  The end of Psalm 30:5 might be familiar:  “Joy comes in the morning”.  The title of the sermon is “Tomorrow”.

Being the first Sunday of the month, it is a Communion Sunday as well as a Relief Offering Sunday.  Also, the Coordinating Council will meet following Sunday School.  An agenda will be sent to that group later this week.

As a reminder, VBS is near!  VBS begins on Sunday evening, July 13.  There will be a brief meeting to discuss and review the Child Protection Policy following Sunday School this Sunday.  It will take place before the Coordinating Council Meeting, as this applies to anyone who works with children and youth at MBC.  The policy must be reviewed by MBC Volunteers and Staff on a yearly basis, so it is important to review before VBS begins. 

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend.  Happy 4th of July!

Blessings,

Allan