Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

October 11, 2025

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Friends,

What a joy it was to fellowship during MBC Homecoming last Sunday.  It was wonderful to visit with friends new and old during lunch.  Thank you for sharing in worship and over the table last week.

This Sunday, in worship, the scripture lesson is Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7.  The Israelites have been taken into exile by the Babylonians, and the prophet Jeremiah is offering words of encouragement.  In short, they will be in exile for many years, and the encouragement of Jeremiah is to seek the welfare of the city where they are.  The prophet’s words serve as a reminder that we are called to make the best of the life that we have in the here and now, helping to bring the kingdom of God all around us.  The title of the sermon is “Extended Stay”.  

As a reminder, the Alma Hunt offering for Virginia missions will be collected through Sunday, October 12.  Also, the Goshen Fall Missions Celebration is 3 - 5 PM on Sunday, October 12 at Berea Baptist Church in Louisa.  

MBC is looking forward to the MBC Fall Festival, which will be held Sunday, October 26 from 4- 6 PM at the church.  There are lots of ways that you can participate that day, and a sign-up sheet is in the vestibule.  

Coordinating Council will meet after Sunday School on Sunday, October 12.  Chairs of any church committees are invited to attend.

Blessings,

Allan