MBC Weekly Update 1.21.22

January 23, 2022
MBC Weekly Update for January 21, 2022

Spotlight on Upcoming Events:

Discover MBC Returns THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 26th!
If you’re new to the MBC community or would like to know more about our church, be sure to sign up for our next Discover MBC class which starts  Sunday, January 23rd and continues over the next two Sunday mornings during the 9am Sunday school hour. This class is our “gateway” to becoming an MBC “member/partner,” and it’s a great way to learn about our mission, ministry opportunities, and our leadership team. We even provide a light breakfast and childcare. Preregistration is helpful but not required. RSVP now by clicking here.
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MBC Women’s Event
Come join Lynette Green and other MBC women for their next “Gathering” event upstairs in the Middle School room on Sunday evening, February 6th from 5-7pm. A dinner of soup will be provided! Contact Elizabeth Reynolds by clicking here if you have any questions or need more information!
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Family Meal Night moved to February!
We’ll try again to have our crowd-pleasing Family Meal Night on February 9th before our Wednesday night ministries. RSVP and pay online by clicking here. That really helps us plan. However, don’t let it stop you from coming! We always seem to have enough food for everyone!
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Shout Out!
A special “Thank You!!!” goes out to Karen Evans and all those who helped or donated blood at our blood drive today! We had the best turnout we’ve ever had, and we filled every available time slot with a donor! All in all, 60 people volunteered to give blood! Pray for those who donated and those who will receive the blood products. Thank you for helping us serve the community and make God’s name look great!
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Sermon Recap for January 16, 2022:
Title: Renew Your Mind: Living the Transformed Life
Passage: Romans 12:1-2

MBC Vision Emphasis 2022: BE TRANSFORMED as we are motivated by grace to walk by faith in obedience to the Lord

  • Transformed minds through Scripture, prayer, and Christian community doing the same.
  • Transformed ministry by discovering and utilizing your spiritual SHAPE for service.
  • Transformed witness as we pray, care, and share the Gospel with others.
  • Transformed church facilities to improve the flow of people and create inviting places to linger in ministry.

Battle for the Mind — the world

  • Romans 12:2

Battle for the Mind — our flesh

  • Ephesians 4:17,18,20
  • Romans 8:5-6

Battle for the Mind — Devil

  • 2 Corinthians 11:3

Meaning of Renewing your mind

  • “Knowing Scripture to think Christianly about everything.”

Practices To Help Renew the mind

  • Behold the Glory of Lord–2 Corinthians 3:18
  • Let the word of Christ dwell in you–Colossians 3:2 & 16
    • Hear teaching
    • Read/Listen
    • Study
    • Memorize
    • Mediate on it
  • Walk with those who renew their minds–Psalm 1:1–2
  • Repentant thinking: put off & put on–Ephesians 4:17,20,23,24
  • Take thoughts captive & replace— 2 Corinthians 10:3–6 & Philippians 4:8
  • Prayerfully rely on the Spirit--2 Corinthians 3:18

Thoughts:

As I mentioned last week, transformation is my word for 2022. I was even reading an article for class this week which centered on the theme of transformation. The abstract for the article read, “we…need to step back and give serious attention to our own process or spiritual transformation [there’s that word again]. As the disciplines of rest, solitude, silence, and self-examination are cultivated… we will be brought back from frenetic activity and dissipation to a quiet alertness to guidance from God and be in a better position to facilitate spiritual formation in the lives of others.”

What I get from these words is that you can’t be transformed from behind. It reminds me of when I ran cross country in high school. Our coach was an overweight, middle-aged man, but he had strict rules for those on the cross-country team. We were not allowed to drink soda or eat junk food during the season. If he caught us with a forbidden food or drink, we were not allowed to run in the meet that week. Abstaining from junk food and soft drinks was a terrible injunction, but that wasn’t even the worst of it. Each day at practice, our coach would describe the course we were expected to run in practice and let us get started running. When we slowed down to walk because we were tired and/or lazy, he would suddenly emerge from around a corner on his bicycle and yell at us to get running again–often disappearing only to show up again later to chase us in another difficult part of the course. But here was the real rub. He usually had a donut in one hand as he yelled at us and soda in the basket of his bike! We–alright, I–said some pretty unsanctified things about him when he wasn’t around—not because he asked us to do difficult things, but because he wasn’t willing to do the difficult things himself. We can’t be transformed if we aren’t willing to do the hard work ourselves.

Transformation can’t be the vison of MBC if each of us aren’t willing to make the efforts to be transformed ourselves.

How do we bring about our own spiritual transformation? By renewing our minds and making space and channels for God to act. I once knew someone who said that distractions were keeping her from seeing a difficult decision for what it was. Ruth Haley Barton speaks to that when she writes, “In the process of spiritual transformation the Spirit of God moves us from behaviors motivated by fear and self-protection to trust and abandonment to God, from selfishness and self-absorption to freely offering the gifts of the authentic self, from the ego’s desperate attempts to control the outcomes of our lives to the ability to do God’s will even when it is foolishness to the world around us.” Transformation by renewing our minds and practicing the spiritual disciplines of prayer, mediation, Bible study—to name a few–creates space that then helps bring clarity to be able to see through distractions. I’m learning that rather than trying harder to do ___________, maybe I should sit quiet for a time and listen. Rather than adding to the noise, maybe I should get in the Bible and give God space to speak to me through His Word.

I hope you’ll join me, and we can begin this process of transformation together.

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue
Posted in MBC Family News

MBC Weekly Update 12.3.21

December 3, 2021

Sermon Recap for 11/28/2021:

Title: The Machinery of Sexual Temptation
Pastor Mike Hogue
Passage: Proverbs 7

The Rube-Goldberg Machine of Sin
Early Compromises
Proverbs 7:8, Ephesians 5:3, Hebrews 2:1
Hope of Concealment
Proverbs 7:9, Luke 12:2–3 (ESV), John 3:19–20, Ephesians 5:8–13, Jeremiah 16:17
Convenience
Proverbs 7:10–12, Genesis 4:6–7, 1 Peter 5:8
Confusion
Proverbs 7:13–14, 2 Corinthians 11:13–15, Genesis 3:1
Conception in the mind
Proverbs 7:15-18, Mark 7:21–23, Matthew 5:27–28, James 1:14–15
Apparent lack of Consequence
Proverbs 7:19–20, Numbers 32:23, Romans 2:15–16, Proverbs 7:21-27, Galatians 6:8

Application
1. Look for the way of escape–1 Corinthians 10:13

2. Take thoughts captive–2 Corinthians 10:3-53

3. Seek the higher joy–Proverbs 7:4–5 & Zephaniah 3:174.

4. Don’t compromise–Proverbs 5:3, 8

Spotlight on Upcoming Events:

Manna House Angel Tree
PRAISE!!! All our MBC Angel Tree tags were picked up! Please return your unwrapped gift with the tag attached to the church by this Wednesday, Dec. 8th. You may drop your gifts in the church office if there in no one in the Hub to receive them. Click here to contact Mary Curry for more information about Manna House’s Angel Tree ministry.
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MBC Women’s Christmas Party
Come celebrate the season with other MBC women on Thursday evening, December 16th from 7-9pm in the Middle School room. Bring a friend and a finger food to share! Bring a $10 gift if you would like to participate in an optional gift exchange game. Click here to contact Stacey Walter if you have any questions.
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Venus Prison Ministry
A team of individuals and families will pack Christmas gift bags for the offenders at the Sanders Estes Correctional Facility on Saturday, December 18th starting at 9am. Mark your calendars now and join us for this fun, family Christmas activity. Click here to contact Bill Curry for more information about the Venus Prison Ministry.
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MBC Wednesday Night Activity Break
All Wednesday night activities will take a break after the meeting on Dec. 15th. Programs will resume January 5th, 2022.
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New Wednesday Night Class Starting!
On January 5th, Pat and Ann Riggin will host a meeting to introduce the spring session of Re|Engage–a program to strengthen marriages. Cost is only $30 per couple and childcare is provided. Click here to email Ann Riggin if you have questions about Re|Engage. Click here to register for the Spring 2022 group.
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MBC Christmas Eve Service
Our traditional family Christmas Eve candlelight service will be on Dec. 24th from 5:30-6:30pm.
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New Year’s Praise and Prayer Service
Join us as we bring in the New Year with a worship and prayer time in the main sanctuary on Sunday, January 2nd from 6-8pm. Zeke will lead a special time of singing, and we will be serving communion as we ask God to be the center of our 2022! Contact Pastor Mike by clicking here for more info.
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Ministry Opportunity
MBC sponsors Anchor Home–a group that ministers to widows here in the area. They have–somewhat sadly–exploded in growth over the last few months and are now having about 30 widows attend each of their monthly meetings. We at MBC would like to help provide food for their meeting on Jan 4th. If you are willing to make a pot of soup, a tray of finger sandwiches, or bite-sized desserts for this meeting, please click here, and I will contact you.
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NTFB Mobile Pantry
Our next Mobile Food Pantry will be in the front parking lot on Thursday, January 6th from 9-11:30am. Please come by and get fresh produce, dairy items, and other staples free of charge with no income or residency restrictions. Sign up to volunteer by going to the NTFB’s website (click here), select “All Volunteer Opportunities”, and click on our event on January 6th.
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Family Meal Night returns
RSVP now for January’s Family Meal Night! We’ll be having lasagna, salad, garlic rolls, and dessert on January 12th from 5-6:30pm. Register on our website or by clicking here.
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Community Blood Drive

It’s not too early to register for our community blood drive on for Friday, January 21st from 12-6pm. Sign up for a time slot to donate blood by clicking here.
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Phew! That was a lot, and I know you have many family commitments and work events, as well. However (and I’m reminding myself here, too), don’t let the season of Christmas drown out the message of Easter–our Savior came as a baby, but He grew up to be the one man who offers  justification and life for all people (Romans 5:18)! May you be aware of His presence this week!

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue

Posted in MBC Family News

MBC Weekly Update 11.14.21

November 14, 2021

Sermon Recap for 11/7/2021:

Title: Pursuing Sanctified Sexuality
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Reminder of God’s call to sanctified sexuality

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3

What is sexual immorality?

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3
  • Porneia— “any form of illicit sexual behavior. Any sexual activity that deviates from the monogamous relationship between a husband and wife is immoral by God’s standard.” John MacArthur

How do I abstain from sexual immorality?

  • Desire a Greater Pleasure — To Know, Worship, and Love God
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4-6
    • Mark 7:20-23
  • Love People
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4-6
  • Utilize God’s Resources
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4
  • Practice the Put Off and Put On Principle
    • Colossians 3: 5,7–8,12,14
  • Participate in Accountable Community
    • Galatians 6:1-2
  • Prayerfully Walk by the Spirit
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4–8
    • Galatians 5:16,22-23a

Thoughts:

It was great to see everyone this past Wednesday for Family Meal Night! Even a collapsing table couldn’t squash the fun and fellowship we had while enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with all the trappings! Special thanks go to:

  • Kim Lewis for making his delicious ice cream (Who knew “Cow Tracks” could be so delicious?)
  • Oma Randall for making the pumpkin spice cookies
  • Noah Diggs for sharing some of his pumpkin spice macarons! (Noah has his own baking business. If you’re interested in utilizing any of his talents this holiday season, be sure to let him know!)
  • Linda Pullen, Darlene Hardy, Linda Lowry, Karen Evans, Rachel Staalsen, Elizabeth Reynolds, Cathy & Gary Spurlock, and all the others who helped prepare and serve the meal
  • Sue Hunt, Mike Hogue, and Heather & Jeremy Boyce for helping with all the set up and clean up

You all make serving the Lord fun!!!

Shout out to all the ladies who took a chance and “rolled the dice” at our MBC Women’s BUNCO event last Saturday night! Congrats to Jennifer Fryar–our big winner–and Erin Roberts–who won a prize for being the biggest loser!  We hope to have this event again sometime early in the new year! Special thanks to those who donated items for our prize baskets including Kellie Gilbert, Mary Wyrtzen, Paula Martin, Leah Austin, Michelle Rose, and Linda BeVier. Check out the Women of MBC Facebook page to get the recipes for some of the delicious treats we devoured! Not a member of the Women of MBC Facebook page??? Request to join through Facebook and I’ll add you ASAP!

Remember! If you have questions you would like Pastor Matt to answer as part of this sermon series on Sanctified Sexuality, please send them to us! You can text them anonymously to 254-655-5424, or email them to me by clicking here.

Spotlight on:

Congratulations!

After over seven months of training, our second class of MBC Into His Presence Mental Health Coaches graduates this Sunday, November 14th! While coaches are not counselors, they do function as mentors and listeners. They are also careful to refer those who need more professional services out for help. Please let us know how MBC’s Into His Presence Mental Health Coaching ministry can come alongside you to help meet your needs for mental health support. Click here to contact the church office to find out how you can be paired up with a mental health coach for free.

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Manna House Angel Tree

Join us as we partner with Manna House to bless families with children in need this Christmas! Pick up an Angel Tree tag from the display in the Hub starting Sunday, November 21st. Make sure to have your gifts back to the church by Wednesday, December 8th. Click here to contact Mary Curry for more information about Manna House’s Angel Tree ministry.
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Church Office Holiday Closure

Church offices will be closed November 22-27th in honor of Thanksgiving. If you have an emergency, and need to contact one of the pastors or staff, please email the church office by clicking here.

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Venus Prison Ministry

A team of individuals and families will pack Christmas gift bags for the offenders at the Sanders Estes Correctional Facility on Saturday, December 18th starting at 9am. Mark your calendars now and join us for this fun, family Christmas activity. Click here to contact Bill Curry for more information about the Venus Prison Ministry.

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MBC Men

Sermon Recap for 11/7/2021:

Title: Pursuing Sanctified Sexuality
Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8
Reminder of God’s call to sanctified sexuality

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1–3

What is sexual immorality?

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:3
  • Porneia— “any form of illicit sexual behavior. Any sexual activity that deviates from the monogamous relationship between a husband and wife is immoral by God’s standard.” John MacArthur

How do I abstain from sexual immorality?

  • Desire a Greater Pleasure — To Know, Worship, and Love God
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4-6
    • Mark 7:20-23
  • Love People
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4-6
  • Utilize God’s Resources
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4
  • Practice the Put Off and Put On Principle
    • Colossians 3: 5,7–8,12,14
  • Participate in Accountable Community
    • Galatians 6:1-2
  • Prayerfully Walk by the Spirit
    • 1 Thessalonians 4:4–8
    • Galatians 5:16,22-23a

Thoughts:

It was great to see everyone this past Wednesday for Family Meal Night! Even a collapsing table couldn’t squash the fun and fellowship we had while enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving dinner with all the trappings! Special thanks go to:

  • Kim Lewis for making his delicious ice cream (Who knew “Cow Tracks” could be so delicious?)
  • Oma Randall for making the pumpkin spice cookies
  • Noah Diggs for sharing some of his pumpkin spice macarons! (Noah has his own baking business. If you’re interested in utilizing any of his talents this holiday season, be sure to let him know!)
  • Linda Pullen, Darlene Hardy, Linda Lowry, Karen Evans, Rachel Staalsen, Elizabeth Reynolds, Cathy & Gary Spurlock, and all the others who helped prepare and serve the meal
  • Sue Hunt, Mike Hogue, and Heather & Jeremy Boyce for helping with all the set up and clean up

You all make serving the Lord fun!!!

Shout out to all the ladies who took a chance and “rolled the dice” at our MBC Women’s BUNCO event last Saturday night! Congrats to Jennifer Fryar–our big winner–and Erin Roberts–who won a prize for being the biggest loser!  We hope to have this event again sometime early in the new year! Special thanks to those who donated items for our prize baskets including Kellie Gilbert, Mary Wyrtzen, Paula Martin, Leah Austin, Michelle Rose, and Linda BeVier. Check out the Women of MBC Facebook page to get the recipes for some of the delicious treats we devoured! Not a member of the Women of MBC Facebook page??? Request to join through Facebook and I’ll add you ASAP!

Remember! If you have questions you would like Pastor Matt to answer as part of this sermon series on Sanctified Sexuality, please send them to us! You can text them anonymously to 254-655-5424, or email them to me by clicking here.

Spotlight on:

Congratulations!

After over seven months of training, our second class of MBC Into His Presence Mental Health Coaches graduates this Sunday, November 14th! While coaches are not counselors, they do function as mentors and listeners. They are also careful to refer those who need more professional services out for help. Please let us know how MBC’s Into His Presence Mental Health Coaching ministry can come alongside you to help meet your needs for mental health support. Click here to contact the church office to find out how you can be paired up with a mental health coach for free.

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Manna House Angel Tree

Join us as we partner with Manna House to bless families with children in need this Christmas! Pick up an Angel Tree tag from the display in the Hub starting Sunday, November 21st. Make sure to have your gifts back to the church by Wednesday, December 8th. Click here to contact Mary Curry for more information about Manna House’s Angel Tree ministry.
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Church Office Holiday Closure

Church offices will be closed November 22-27th in honor of Thanksgiving. If you have an emergency, and need to contact one of the pastors or staff, please email the church office by clicking here.

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Venus Prison Ministry

A team of individuals and families will pack Christmas gift bags for the offenders at the Sanders Estes Correctional Facility on Saturday, December 18th starting at 9am. Mark your calendars now and join us for this fun, family Christmas activity. Click here to contact Bill Curry for more information about the Venus Prison Ministry.

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MBC Men

MBC Men are beginning a new Wednesday night Bible study on Genesis! Join leader Brent Johnson and other men for a time of Bible study and sharing Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you all on Sunday!

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue


MBC Men are beginning a new Wednesday night Bible study on Genesis! Join leader Brent Johnson and other men for a time of Bible study and sharing Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8pm.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I hope to see you all on Sunday!

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue

Posted in MBC Family News

MBC News – Highlights Edition! 8/20/21

August 20, 2021
 
  Highlights Edition!
Sermon Recap from 8/15/21

Title: If Promise, Why the Law?
Passage: Galatians 3:15-25
Applications:
1. Are you seeking justification or sanctification through the Mosaic law?
2. Do you do other works to merit salvation?
3. Do you “live by the list”?  “Living by the list is when you determine how much God loves you any particular day of the week by how well you keep a list of rules you think makes you a good Christian.” [Blake Jennings]

Let us live by faith in the promise of Christ and not by the list!

Thoughts: ‘Nuf said!

Noteworthy!

  • The “Christmas in July” campaign for the Venus Prison Ministry met its goal and then some! We raised over $8070!!! Thank you to all who donated!!!

Upcoming!

  • MBC Wednesday Night Ministry Kick Off is THIS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 25th!

All ministries start at 6:30pm and run until 8pm. Choose from the following activities:
MBC CrossKids & CrossKids, Jr.—AWANA-style activities for children ages 0-11. Register your child(ren) by clicking here.
MBC Students—Student-led praise & worship music, devotions, and small group ministry for those in middle and high school. Come hungry.
MBC Men—Meet in the Hospitality room for Matt Chandler’s study of Psalm 119. Brent Johnson leads.
MBC Women—Meet in room A103 for Michelle Cowhart’s study Fierce. Lisa Casey leads.
Let’s Talk: Tough Questions about the Faith—Meet in A101. Matt Reynolds and Stacey Walter lead.
Re:Generation: A Bible-based program of recovery meets upstairs in rooms A202-A204. Cost is $45 for books. Lesli Thompson leads. Register by clicking here.
Re|Engage: A program to strengthen marriages meets in A104. Cost is $20. Pat and Ann Riggin lead. Register by clicking here.

  • Midlothian Community Red Cross Blood Drive is HERE in the MBC main sanctuary on Friday, August 27th from 12-6pm. There is a tremendous need for blood donors. Help us get the word out and donate blood yourself! All who donate get a free t-shirt and trial subscription to Apple Music. Sign up online by clicking here.
  • North Texas Food Bank Mobile Pantry is HERE on Thursday, September 9th  from 9-12pm. Come and receive free produce and dry goods! No income or residency requirements! Sign up to volunteer by clicking here. Otherwise, help us get the word out to the community!
  • MBC Students–Parent Meeting in the main sanctuary this Sunday (8/22) immediately following the service @12:15pm. Lunch is provided.
  • MBC Young Adults–Come be part of the team restarting our young adult (ages 18-25) ministry. Meet this Sunday (8/22) at 6pm in the Hub.
  • MBC Sound and Worship Team–Meet with Zeke this Monday night (8/23) at 7pm in the Hub to go over rehearsal times and expectations, schedule a time for your audition, and get answers to your questions.
  • MBC Women’s Fitness & Fellowship–Note changes to schedule! Monday @5pm for cardio. Tuesday @9am for stretching (no childcare available). Thursday @9am for cardio (RSVP for childcare by clicking here). Friday classes are on hold for the time being.

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue

  
 
Posted in MBC Family News

MBC News – Sermon recap and Events Coming up! 7/16/21

July 16, 2021

Sermon Recap:

Date: July 11, 2021:
Title: The Battle is not Yours
Passage: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Background:
2 Chron 17: 3-6; 2 Chron 18:28-34; 2 Chron 19:5-7
5 Keys to Winning the Battle
1. Start with Prayer
Verses: 2 Chron 20:1-12
Use TACS as a model (Thanksgiving, Adoration, Confession, Supplication)

2. Admit you are Powerless
Verses: 2 Chron 20:12; 1 Cor 10:12; Rom 7:18; 2 Cor 12:9; Heb 12:1-2
Join a group like Re:Generation

3. Trust in God’s Promises
Verses: 2 Chronicles 20:13-20; Ephesians 6:10-13; Romans 4:20-25

4. Lead with Praise
Verses: 2 Chron 20:21; Acts 16:24–25; Eph 5:15, 19; Heb 13:15–16; Psalm 5:11; Neh 8:10b; 1 Thess 5:16–18

5. Witness God’s Provision
Verses: 2 Chronicles 20:22-30; Romans 8:31-39

Conclusion: 1 Corinthians 15:57–58

Thoughts:
Mike probably doesn’t even know this, but here is the one question I missed on the written portion of the Nebraska Driver’s License exam back in 1989:
Question: When a car with bright headlights comes toward you at night you should:

  •   A. Look toward the right edge of your lane
  •   B. Move onto the shoulder
  •   C. Look below the lights
  •   D. Flash your bright lights at the oncoming car

(Side note: I remember this because I am a perfectionist and missing a question made me bitter.)

I chose option D—“Flash your bright lights at the oncoming car” probably because this is what I had watched my parents do hundreds of times growing up. The correct answer was A—for the reason Mike mentioned in his sermon: we are often led by our eyes.

What a great reminder this example is to lead with praise! When I try and face an oncoming “horde” by staring them down and flashing the bright lights of my own effort at them, I am doomed to fail. By leading with praise, I’m basically forcing my gaze on the One who is in control. Not only is God in control, He is good. We can trust Him. Sometimes it’s hard to step out in faith, but when our eyes are correctly focused on Jesus, right actions will follow.

So the next time you’re facing a “horde” that makes you feel overwhelmed, get your praise on and lead out with song! If it helps, you can even picture yourself singing along with Zeke as he busts out sic beats for the Lord.

Important Reminder!
Please take a minute to log into your Connect@MBC account to update your privacy settings! Our default setting was to make your information private. If you do not go in and change this setting, you are invisible to anyone other that church leaders and staff. If you would like to be included when people use Connect@MBC as a directory, you must agree to make your information more public. Quick instructions: log into your Connect@MBC account. Click on the button labelled ”Actions” and then on the drop down menu, select “Privacy.” From there, you can decide what level of privacy you would like for your personal information. Please note: children’s information will remain private.

Save the Dates!
We have so many announcements to get out to you, I thought I’d just list them bullet-style!

TOMORROW, Friday, July 16th @ 6:30pm MBC Kids Parents’ Night Out (Must RSVP by tonight, July 15th at midnight). Come drop your kiddos (ages 0-5th grade) off at the church. They will enjoy a dinner of pizza and fun, Olympic-themed activities! Cost is only $7 per child and any proceeds will toward supporting Manna House’s Back-to-School supply drive. If you have a Connect@MBC account, you can click here to register.Sunday,

July 18th—Baptism Sunday & Summer Identity Bible Study. The Summer Identity Bible Study meets in the Middle School room @ 6pm. Contact Jeff Thompson for more info (click here). Sunday, July 25th from 6-8pm–Last meeting of the Summer Identity Bible Study in the Middle School room.

Wednesday, August 4th, 6:30-8:30pm—MBC Kids Family Night: Back to School Splash Bash! Come for hot dogs and water activities. Sign up using your Connect@MBC account by clicking here. If you don’t have a Connect@MBC account, please reply to this email, and I’ll get you set up with one!

Friday, August 6th-Saturday August 7th—MBC Students High School “Movin’ On Up” lockin event. More details to come!

Sunday, August 8thSay YES! Sunday and church picnic! This is when we invite you all to connect with the body here at MBC. Opportunities to serve include: working with our precious MBC Kids and Students, volunteering as a greeter, making coffee before the service, singing or playing an instrument on the worship team, mowing and/or helping us care for the church grounds, assisting with the maintenance of the church building, operating sound and video equipment as part of the AV team, taking part in local outreach opportunities and more! We’ll provide boxed lunches to all who attend, and we’ll have an indoor church picnic afterward.

Wednesday, August 11th—MBC Students Middle School “Movin’ On Up” night at EPIC Waterpark in Grand Prairie.
More details to come.

Friday, August 13th, 6:30-8:30pm MBC Kids Parents’ Night Out: Nerf Gun War!
Drop your kids off for a fun evening of pizza and Nerf activities! Cost is $7 per child. Any proceeds benefit Manna House. Must preregister by Thursday, August 12th. Click here to register using your Connect@MBC account.

Saturday, August 14th , from 9am-9:30pm The City of Midlothian Mayor’s “Back-to-School Bash” @ the Midlothian Multipurpose Stadium.
Our church will have a booth at the bash and we’d love to have you and your family volunteer to love on members of the community. Email me by clicking here, and I’ll get you signed up to help.

Sunday, August 15th —Promotion Sunday for all kids and students, K-12th grade.

Wednesday, August 25th, 6:30-8pm—All Wednesday Night Ministries will kick off! Sign up now using your Connect@MBC account for Re:Generation and Re|Engage. Otherprograms do not require registration. Childcare provided through MBC Kids CrossKids ministry.

Friday, August 27th from 12-6pm in the MBC sanctuary—Red Cross Blood DriveI heard we used to do these at the church more often. Emma Wabrowetz has stepped up to lead this one, but there really isn’t much we need other than you to come and donate blood. Please help us save physical lives, so that we can then, in turn, save more spiritual lives! (James 2:14-16) Click here to sign up for a spot to donate.

Wednesday, September 1st —FUSE off-campus Student Community Worship night.
More details to come.

Thursday, September 9th from 9:30-11:30am—North Texas Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry here at the church.
Sign up to volunteer at the North Texas Food Bank’s website by clicking here.

Wednesday, September 15th from 5:30-6:30pm—Family Meal Nights return!
Have ideas for what to serve or want to help? Contact me in the office by clicking here.

Phew! That was a lot!!!  As always, please respond to this email or call the church office (972-723-0002) if you have any questions.

And don’t forget to lead with praise this next week! I’ll be listening for you!

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue

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MBC WEEKLY NEWS – sermon recap & news 2/12/21

February 13, 2021
Sermon recap for last week’s message (2/7/21)

Title: Walking in the Will of God

Passage: Acts 16

  • God’s Clear Will
    • 2 Peter 3:9 (That none would perish)
    • John 6:40 (That all would believe in God)
    • 1 Thess 4:3 (Sanctification / sexual purity)
    • 1 Thess 5:17-18 (Rejoice/Prayer/Thanks)
    • 1 Pet 2:15 (By doing good silence ignorant)

God’s will for our lives will NEVER contradict His will as revealed in His word.

  • God’s Cloudy Will– Acts 16:1-10
    • Be Connected to God
      • Acts 16:6; Proverbs 3:5–6; Romans 12:1-2
    • Be Committed to the Goal
      • Acts 16:3-4; 15:1-2, 25–26, 40
    • Be in Community to help Guide
      • Acts 16:8-10; Proverbs 11:14; 15:22; 24:6
    • Be Courageous to Go
      • Acts 16:10; 2 Corinthians 5:7
    • Be Content to be Grilled
      • Acts 16:16-24; 2 Cor 12:10; 1 Pet 3:14-16
    • Be Confident to give the Gospel
      • Acts 16:25-34
  • Are you ready…
    • To walk boldly by faith even when God’s will is cloudy?
    • To accept God’s will with joy and hope when it’s difficult?
    • To give an answer for your hope?

Thoughts—

I don’t have much to add to Mike’s message. You all now know about our terrible “Car Which Shall Not Be Named”–although I’m not sure Mike quite captured my hatred of that vehicle and the struggles it caused to my ongoing sanctification. Be glad for that.

Do you have stories with a similar theme? You feel God leading you to do __________ (fill in the blank). You pray about it earnestly. You feel God leading you in a certain direction. It doesn’t conflict with God’s clear will as revealed in Scripture. You act on what you think was an answer. Then it gets difficult. Then it gets worse. The doubts start. You wonder if you’ve made a mistake. The part of Mike’s message –“Content to be Grilled”— was for you.

Acts 16 describes how Paul and Silas were called by God to Philippi. They listened, obeyed, and did everything right. But when they got there, it was nothing but trouble…not just some inconveniences and annoying circumstances. The “being arrested and locked in stocks” kind of trouble.

Proponents of the “Prosperity Gospel” would say Paul and Silas must have made a mistake. If they were really in “God’s Will,” wouldn’t God have blessed their decision? The answer is a resounding, “NO!”  Following God may mean hard times. It may mean suffering. In fact, Paul even says in Philippians (ironically), “For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him, but also suffer for his sake…” (Phil 1:29)

Paul and Silas were in the center of God’s will. Just ask the Philippian jailer. Without what happened on his watch and the testimony of Paul and Silas, he and his entire family might never have been saved.

So let me encourage you to hang in there. Maybe this is just a rough patch. However, you need to know it might even get worse. That still doesn’t mean you made a mistake. One consolation is that for the children of God it will get better. You can count on it. It’s just a question of, “When?”

Spotlight on—

  • THE WEATHER!  Look for an announcement tomorrow afternoon about whether we will have in person services on Sunday morning!
  • Next Sunday, February 21st from 6-7pm we will be having a “Concert of Prayer” in the Middle School room. We would encourage all LIFE groups to make this your meeting for the week. Come for a short time of praise and worship and a dedicated time of prayer to our Lord and Savior. This month’s theme is “Racial Reconciliation.” See Lesli Thompson (click here) for more info.
  • Immediately following the Concert of Prayer, we will have an interest meeting for those who would like to partner with First Baptist Midlothian to make quilts for veterans. You will be able to hear the vision of the group’s organizer, Barbara Ross. You will also be able to see some already completed quilts, take part in a quilt strip cutting demonstration, and pick up fabric to take and sew into quilt blocks at home. Meet in room A103 at 7:15pm. Contact me here in the church office (click here) for more information.
  • MBC Women will have a “Clothing Swap” on Sunday evening, February 28th from 6-8pm in The Hub. The evening will even include snacks, fellowship, and door prizes. See details on the MBC Women’s Facebook group. Not a member of the Women of MBC Facebook group? Ask to join and/or contact the church office for more information.
  • We have been designated as a permanent location for the North Texas Food Bank’s Pandemic Relief Mobile Food Pantry, and the next food distribution is Thursday, March 4th from 10-12pm. Please share this information with anyone who might need a little extra assistance. We also need volunteers! Sign up to help at the following link: https://ntfb.volunteerhub.com/event/index/13144426. You must preregister to volunteer. Please consider helping in this valuable ministry we have to feed the hungry in our community.
  • MBC Middle Schoolers will meet here at MBC tomorrow and then go to Urban Air in Waxahachie. The activity runs from 12-4pm and students must have completed a waiver to attend. MBC High School Students will have their monthly service project on Monday, February 22nd from 12-3pm. Contact Zeke or Leah (click here) for more information.

So are you content to be “grilled” for a time here on earth? We were never promised an easy road–even when we’re in the center of God’s will.  If you’re struggling with feelings of doubt or other questions, know you’re not alone. Please reach out to us. We’d love to come alongside to pray and support you.

In service to him and to you,
Heather Hogue

 

 

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MBC WEEKLY NEWS – November 30, 2020

November 30, 2020

Good afternoon, MBC Friends and Family!

If you were participating in the live-stream of our service yesterday, you probably noticed that the sermon cut off abruptly. It wasn’t you or your computer! It was a problem with our internet provider. Sherri Hatcher, our IT administrator, has already started working to fix this recurring issue, and thankfully Ryan was able to piece a complete service together, so you wouldn’t have to miss the end of Matt’s message–“Growing in the Church.” Click here or copy and paste the link below into your browser window to watch the service in its entirety:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDAu1_TkLsU

More information of note–

 

There’s an app for that!

  • Next Sunday, we will be launching a new resource for you to use–our own MBC custom app! From this app, you will be able to view sermons, give online, see our church-wide calendar, receive updates and texts, and much more! You can wait until Sunday, but if you want to get a jump on the rest of the congregation, go download the app now! Search the App Store or Google Play on your phone for “Midlothian Bible Church” and try it out! We think you’re going to love it!

 

 

  • Remember to go to our website and click on the “Resources” tab to download materials to help you celebrate the Advent season with your family!

 

  • Next Sunday, December 2nd, is the last Sunday we will be distributing tags for those who want to participate in Manna House’s Angel Tree project. Please return your unwrapped items no later than Wednesday, December 6th!
  • Donate unwanted or unused Christmas cards to the Venus Prison Ministry for offenders to use to send Christmas messages to their families. Leave your cards in the church office and I will get them to Bill Curry! If you want to help assemble gift bags for the 1100 inmates at the Sanders Estes Correctional Facility in Venus, join us in the high school room at 9am on Saturday morning, December 19th. Click here to let me know if you’re planning to come!
  • December 16th will be the last time Wednesday evening groups will meet in 2020.  All groups will resume on January 9th at 6:15pm. There are some great new studies starting in the new year! We hope you will be able to join one!
  • The church office will be closed Monday, December 21st through Sunday, January 4th. 
  • Our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service will be Thursday, December 24th at 5:30pm. Mark your calendars now for this family-friendly service!
  • PRAISE!!! Thank you for praying for Zeke’s mom! At last update, she was doing somewhat better! However, please remember to keep the Law family in your prayers, as well as all of those still struggling with COVID right now.

Enjoy the sunshine on this beautiful afternoon and remember that even though Thanksgiving is formally over, it is still… “a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord and to sing praises unto Thy name, O most High” (Psalm 92:1 KJV)!

In service to Him and to you,
Heather Hogue

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MBC WEEKLY NEWS – October 22, 2020

October 22, 2020

weekly update – 10-22-2020

This update will be a little out-of-order, but we wanted everyone to know that since the forecast is for beautiful weather this weekend, we decided to jump on the opportunity to have ONE OUTDOOR SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25th AT 10:30am! (No family service!) Bring lawnchairs and an awning if you have them, but know that we will have extra chairs on hand if you don’t bring your own!  We have posted the lyrics for the songs on our website (click here), but we will also have paper copies on hand for you to use. Finally, here is the link for the livestream in case you’d prefer to watch from home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocqjBwo1lh4

Noteworthy

Community Outreach Opportunities

  • The North Texas Food Bank will be having its first-ever Mobile Pantry in Midlothian here in the MBC parking lot on Friday, November 6 from 9-11am.  If you or anyone you know could benefit from some free fresh produce and groceries, please stop by!  Feel free to tell others since there are no residency or income requirements to receive a box!  Also, we still need volunteers to direct traffic and pass out food.  However, you MUST preregister and sign up at the following link: https://ntfb.volunteerhub.com/event/index/12661722  If your schedule allows, we would love you help in serving the community this way!
  • Don’t forget that MentorsCare needs adult mentors for at-risk high school students at Midlothian Heritage High School.  See the table in the Hub for an application or call the church office for more information.  If enough people from MBC sign up to be mentors, they do a training here for all of us at once, so let me know by clicking here if you’re interested!

MBC Kids

  • Starting the following week on November 1st, we will be going back to one service at 10:30am, and we will offer Children’s Church to our elementary-age congregants!  Please be on the look out for new registration procedures, as children will need to check in before the service begins—NOT in the middle of the service as they did before.  We still need volunteers to be able to offer Sunday School for children at the old time of 9am, so if you feel led to serve as a Sunday School teacher or as a Children’s Church helper, please let Lydia Weldy know by clicking here.

MBC Students

  • Just a reminder to join Tyler Larson for his “How to Study the Bible” series on the book of Ephesians in the Hospitality room from 9-10am Sunday mornings.  Donuts are provided!

Sermon Recap for 10/18/20

Series: Growing as Disciples Who Make Disciples

Title: OUR POSITION IN CHRIST

Passage: Romans 6:1-19

Outline:

  • We were slaves to sin  (Romans 6:6, 17-18)…
    • and sin is a BAD MASTER!!!
  • We have been united with Christ (6:4-5)….
    • Our slavery to sin is OVER!  We have been set free from sin and now can say, “NO!” to our old master.
  • We are compelled to consider…(6:11-14)…
    • Ourselves dead to sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus!!!

Whenever I hear a message on our position or identity in Christ, I always picture when the Rafiki, the monkey, takes Simba to the reflecting pool on the plains of Africa from the movie, “The Lion King.”  When Simba expresses fear and uncertainty about returning to the rest of the pack at Pride Rock, Rafiki says, “Remember who you are!” Rafiki reminds Simba that Simba is the son of the king.  While it might have been fun for Simba to roll around in the mud and eat bugs, it wasn’t how the king of the jungle should act.  Simba had responsibilities that came with his identity, and he needed to step up and assume his position as rightful heir to his father’s kingdom.

While not perfect, this is a good picture of how we, as believers, out to consider ourselves.  We may like laying low and getting dirty with sin. It’s easy to fall for the lie that sin is the better choice or that it still has dominion over us.  However, it’s not true!!! We are children of the King of ALL Kings, and along with this position comes a new identity.  We choose not to sin–not out of fear of losing our salvation!  We choose to follow Christ away from sin even when it’s hard because it’s who we are.  And we know we can say “No!” to sin because:

  • We can do all things through Christ who gives us strength (Phil 4:13)
  • God has given us a Helper who dwells in us! (John 14:16-17)
  • He (Christ) has given us all things we need for things pertaining to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3)
  • God is faithful and he will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability (1 Cor 10:13)
  • God’s grace trains us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions (Titus 2)

I will end this update with this benediction from Jude 24-25, “Now to Him who is able to  keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, to the only God, our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time now and forever. Amen.”

In service to Him and to you,
Heather Hogue

 

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MBC WEEKLY NEWS – October 8, 2020

October 8, 2020

weekly update –  10/8/2020

 

I must admit that I’m a little sad to have finished our study of Second Timothy.  First, it means the summer is over. Second, I just love the imagery Paul uses in the book. The word pictures which compare the Christian life to that of a soldier–my personal favorite because of my military wife & brat background, an athlete, and a farmer have always resonated with me. I like the reminder that the Christian life isn’t straight-forward, quick, or easy.

But we’re on to a new series now–Growing As Disciples Who Make Disciples! If you haven’t already purchased a workbook through your Sunday school class/LIFE group, please send me an email and I’ll put on aside for you!  Some of the topics in store for us on this journey are: Our Position in Christ, Intimacy with God—the Disciplines of Devotion and Prayer, and Lifestyle Choices in the Real World.  This Sunday, Pastor Matt will take on Issue Two in the book: “What Must I Do to Be Saved?”  You don’t want to miss it!

We’ve been going through the workbook as a staff, and I’m enjoying it.  Even if you have been a Christian your entire life, you may not feel comfortable walking a new believer through some of these issues.  The workbook and Matt’s series of sermons should go a long way toward helping us here at MBC fulfill our vision for 2020: Pursuing Followership over Spectatorship by growing as disciples of Christ who make disciples of Christ.

This past Sunday we jumped head-first into one of these fundamentals of the Christian life with Matt’s message about the conversion experience and the story of Saul from Acts 9.  Do any of you remember listening to books on tape?  Those of you old enough may even recall the sound of Tinker Bell’s wand reminding you to turn the page for the Disney stories on cassette.  I also owned a series of cassettes called “Bible Times” narrated by the incomparable Burl Ives.  My absolute favorite tape of the series was the story of Saul’s conversion, and that was what came to mind as Paul Schrodt read the story from Acts 9.  When Burl Ives told the story, I would close my eyes and hear the tension in the cries of men, women, and children when Saul broke down their door to arrest them. I heard the electronic zing for the lightning bolt and the boom of the Lord calling, “SAUL! SAUL! WHY ARE YOU PERSECUTING ME?” I could hear the terror in Ananias’ voice when he agreed to go where Saul was staying.  But the best part were all the astonished voices at the end of the tape that discussed Saul’s transformed life.

As Matt mentioned, the story of Saul should remind us all that no one is beyond hope. No one is beyond the grasp of God’s grace. God is in the business of changing lives. We must believe that. We must never give up praying for the salvation of our friends, loved ones, bosses, coworkers, elected leaders…anyone who doesn’t know Christ as his/her Savior. And just like the story of Saul reminds us, we can take hope! While cassette players and books on tape have gone the way of the dinosaur, our God has not.  He is still in the business of changing lives today–even the most unlikely!

Noteworthy-

MBC At Large

  • Wow!!!  Our “Bringing in the Harvest” Challenge for Manna House raised over $3131!!!  Thank you all for your generous donations to this great ministry!  Congratulations to the following who won prizes in the raffle:
    • Keith and Janet Hearn                   $100 Chick-Fil-A gift card
    • Jason and Christina Carter            Manna House t-shirts
    • Elias and Kelli Naatz
    • Hansel and Gayle Stack                Manna House aprons
    • Judy Estrada
    • Suanne McDermott
    • Dianna Pierce
    • Elizabeth Todd
    • Jo Falco                                         Manna House tumbler
  • Please come by the church office to pick up your prizes.  In addition, everyone is invited to come by my office to get a Manna House pen and bracelet (while supplies last).  Don’t forget to use your Heaven’s Attic coupons!
  • Many Sunday school classes have begun to meet here at the church at 9am including the Beviers’ class, Paul Schrodt and Gatlan Turk’s class, Pam Curry’s class for the women of MBC, and the Arendsees’s Spiritual Formation class.  Call or email the church office (972-723-0002) for more info or to figure out which class is right for you!
  • We need greeters!  If you are not in a high risk category, would you consider joining our Hospitality team as a Greeter?  Please contact Cathy Spurlock (cathydspurlock@aim.com) for more information.

MBC Kids

  • We are getting ready to offer Children’s Church at our 10:30am service starting at the beginning of November!  In addition, we plan to begin Sunday school for kids shortly thereafter.  Many of our prior volunteers are high-risk for COVID, creating a need for more workers.  If you feel led to stand in the gap and help with this important ministry, please contact Lydia Weldy (lydia.weldy@midlothianbible.org).

MBC Students

  • Tyler Larson has started a class for middle and high school students on how to study the Bible.  Students may join him at 9am on Sundays in the Hospitality room for a closer look at Ephesians and free donuts!  Also, there will be a lock-in for Senior High students only on Friday, October 16th.  Contact Zeke Garcia or Leah Austin (leah.austin@midlothianbible.org) for more information.

As the election gets closer, please keep our country and its leaders in your prayers as we are commanded to do in 1 Timothy 2:1-4. And remember that just like Saul, no one–no one–is beyond God’s reach.  Take time to pray for your unsaved loved ones (and not so loved ones) today.

In service to Him and to you!
Heather Hogue

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MBC WEEKLY NEWS – SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

September 22, 2020

SERMON RECAP FOR 9/20/2020

Title: Preach the Word

Passage: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Preach the Word

  • Remember your direct report (v 1 & 2 Cor 5:10)
    • Two Implications:
      • Take your calling to serve seriously (James 3:1 & Hebrews 13:17).
      • Take courage! Jesus notices when others do not.
  • Preach the Word fully (v 2)
  • Be aware of the cultural challenge (v 3-4)
  • Preach the Word with perseverance (v 5)

THOUGHTS…….

Some of you know that we have a dog.  Her name is Annie, and she is a 73-pound Lab/Blue Heeler/Great Pyrenees mix.  Last year, about this time, we took her to a dog park near our house.  She and another dog were having a great time chasing each other and play-biting. That night we noticed a small cut by her ear. Over the next few days, we saw her take her paw and scratch at the injury. Then, we noticed her rubbing her head on the sides of her dog crate. Soon after that, she began to scrape her head on our walls, on the corners of our furniture, and on anything else she could. A large bald spot began to emerge on her head by her ear.  Eventually, we had to take her to the vet for medicine and the crowning of all dog humiliations—the cone of shame.  Why?  All because she couldn’t withstand the itch from the cut on her ear as it healed!  Can you guess where I’m going with this?

In 2 Timothy 2 4:3-4, Paul talks about a time when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. Just like our dog was willing to do just about anything to relieve her itchy ear, my guess is that many humans will also do almost anything to avoid the conviction they feel in their hearts when the Word of God is preached accurately.

I had a friend once confide in me that she went to church to feel good and be inspired.  At least she was honest.  Now that I know better, I might gently suggest that someone who preaches the Bible rightly does inspire—people to examine themselves and repent.

It’s funny, too, because like in Matt’s illustrations about the auto repair shop and the doctor’s office, I’m sure my friend would find another repair shop if the mechanic hid the truth to make her feel good about her car instead of telling her what was actually wrong with it.  And I can’t think of anyone who would rather be told that they were in good health when they actually needed life-saving medicine–just because the doctor didn’t want to risk offending that person.

But not so, when it comes to modern-day church goers. The itch to feel good and be inspired is strong.  However, we all need to be very careful.  We can’t run from Bible teacher to Bible teacher with the goal of only getting our ears scratched.  Just like with our dog, Annie, that kind of behavior can lead to a “bald spot”—or worse.  May we all be challenged this week to open up the dark parts of our hearts to the light of all of God’s word for healing. It might hurt a little now, but I’m betting in the long run, it will be infinitely better than having to wear a cone of shame.

NOTEWORTHY-

There are only a few days left in September which means there are only a few days left in our “Bringing in the Harvest” Challenge to raise money for Manna House, a local ministry that provides food and other resources for the underprivileged of Midlothian.  $28 feeds a family of four for a month, so for every $28 donation, you will receive a 28% off coupon to shop at Heaven’s Attic, Manna House’s thrift store, and we will enter you in a raffle for some Manna House merchandise and a $100 Chick Fil A gift card!  You can donate on our website by clicking here and selecting “Giving” from the top menu bar. You can also leave a check with Mary Curry in the Hub on Sunday.  Click here to watch a short video with more information about Manna House and its mission!

Wednesday night ministries are back—and charging full speed ahead!  Please join us from 6:15-8pm for Bible studies for both men and women, activities for middle and high school students, and our CrossKids program for children. Registration for Re:Generation has closed, but the Re|Engage program to strengthen marriages remains open for newcomers until October 14th.  Contact the church office (click here) for more information on any of these programs.

Many of our Sunday morning adult LIFE groups have resumed meeting in-person here up at the church. Make sure to touch base with your group to find out when and where they are meeting next!  To find out more about what Sunday school classes and LIFE groups MBC currently offers, email the church office (click here). Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Sunday school for children at this time. However, if you have children, make sure to check out our Family Service in the Senior High School room on Sundays at 10am.  It is kid-friendly and approved for wigglers!  Email Lydia Weldy (click here) for more information.

Make sure to stay connected to us and to each other—whether it be by watching the service on our YouTube channel or by attending in-person.  And the next time a scripture rubs you the wrong way, lean into it.  Pray that God will use His word to cut away and heal parts of your life that are damaged or diseased.  We don’t want to leave with our ears scratched if surgery is really what is needed.

In service to Him and to you,
Heather Hogue

Posted in MBC Family News