Weekly Note from Pastor Allan

August 2, 2026

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Friends,

Thank you again for a wonderful Sunday morning celebrating Vacation Bible School at MBC last Sunday.  It was a delight to hear from the students about what they learned during the week of VBS and enjoy a picnic lunch with them after worship.  

This Sunday, in worship, we will continue studying in Genesis.  The scripture lesson is Genesis 32:22-31.  It is the story of Jacob wrestling with God one evening.  Do you ever feel like you are wrestling with God?  I think wrestling with God is a faithful way to engage with the Lord.  The title of the sermon is “Wrestling With God”.  

Of course, Sunday is the first Sunday of August, so we will celebrate communion together in worship.  We will also meet for Coordinating Council after Sunday School.

In August, the special offering emphasis is for The Chaplain’s Fund Offering for the Virginia Correctional Center for Women, located in Goochland.  We will learn more about this special offering emphasis as the month continues.  

Also, be reminded about the Town Hall that will occur after Sunday School on Sunday, August 9, at 11:45 AM.  The Bylaws Ad-Hoc Committee will be sharing recommendations for the committee structure in advance of presenting them at the Quarterly Business Meeting in September.  

Blessings,

Allan