AUGUST 2018 The Messenger VOLUME 61 NO. 08

Pastor - Dr. Eric Spano

SUNDAY WORSHIP at MPBC:

Sunday School Life Groups: 9:30am Worship Service: 10:45am

Dear MPBC family and friends,

It has been a whirlwind of a summer here at MPBC in light of all our camps, mission trips, and events. But what a great work God is doing in the life of our church. Our Liberty team just returned and experienced God working and moving in great ways. I can’t wait to hear their testimonies along with the testimonies of our Standing Rock team on August 12th during our morning worship service. As most of you know, school is starting earlier this year, so that means we will be starting our Fall schedule a little earlier as well. On Wednesday August 29th MPBC will kick off our Fall schedule with: Adult series entitled: The Seven Arrows. This study is intended to help us understand, study, and apply God’s word to our lives and experience the transformation it brings. Gen 246 youth group will resume worship together. Children’s Choir will be kicking off on this night. Pre-school Choir will also be starting on this night. Make sure you mark your calendars and get involved with what is happening at MPBC.

Here are some urgent and important matters for which we as a church need to be praying: Pray for our Strategic Vision leadership team as they work hard at developing ways to present

the Vision Story to MPBC as a whole. Pray for the Associate Pastor Search Team as they begin the process of praying and searching

for this important position in the life of our church. Pray for our Nominating Committee as they work hard at trying to find the right people for the

right places of service in the life of our church. Pray for your lost, unchurched, de-churched friends, family members, neighbors, and

acquaintances. God has given us a Vision to reach our community and it begins in prayer. Pray for our missionaries—the six-pack of Cokes. And pray for the lostness of the nations as

we look to plan an international mission trip later this year and into 2019.

I am excited to announce that on September 2nd, we will begin our Fall worship schedule with a series entitled Big Truths from Little Books. We will spend several weeks this Fall studying the smaller, often overlooked books in the Bible. Make sure you bring your Bible to church as we study God’s word together!

Peace be with you all, Pastor Eric

Wednesday nights from 7-8pm join us for the gospel project & bring a friend! You don’t want

to miss this awesome summer children’s bible study!

WHAT’S UP:

“Remember our past as we moved towards our future.” We are building a church archives, and we need your help as we gather information about our church history and its people. Here are some of the items we are looking for: Memorabilia Photographs (to be scanned/digitized & returned to the

owner) History/stories Names of those active at MPBC over the years Names of MPBC members who served in the military Names and dates of special events (Weddings, baptisms,

anniversaries) We would like to have this information by August 1st. Please see Dee Burks, Libby & Monte Martin, Judy Tear, Pat Sink and Patty Cronk if you have any questions or anything to share. You can also contact the church office with your information. Thank you!

Find more information online! www.mpbcroanoke.com/youth-generation246.html

Church Lock-up Schedule

08/05 Bobby B. 08/12 Monte M. 08/19 David D. 08/26 Todd R. 09/02 John L.

Come walk with us. Enjoy time with friends as we walk in our Family Life Center. It’s free!

Mon. evenings 5:30 - 6:15pm Wed. mornings 10:00 - 11:00am

Please call the church office if you have any questions. See you there!

INFANTS

08/05 Michelle D. & Heather Wr.

08/12 Pat S.

08/19 Kristina A. & Julie E.

08/26 Diana W. & Anita E.

09/02 Gina S. & Michelle S.

TODDLERS

08/05 Bonnie, Reva & Randall

08/12 Suzanne E. & Heather Wi.

08/19 Melinda & Aaron D.

08/26 Jill & Gretchen M.

09/02 April & Brandon F.

PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN

08/05 Dee, Sienna & Sierra

08/12 Joyce L. & Connie A.

08/19 Melanie & Brian D.

08/26 Meredith & Ethan S.

CHILDREN'S WORSHIP

08/12 Melinda & Aaron D.

08/26 Vicki D. & Ethan T.

WED - INFANT & TODDLER CARE

08/08 Diana W. & Lori T.

08/15 Gina S. & Kayla T.

08/22 Bonnie & Bobbie B.

08/29 Diana W. & Lori T.

09/05 Gina S. & Kayla T.

Looking Ahead: SEPTEMBER

Ushers for August Ethan Trout, Christopher Spano, Will Cassell

and Ian Thompson

Ushers for September Patrick Harper, Dean Rorrer, John Baugh,

and Rex Mauck

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Check out our Sunday School! 9:30am Sunday mornings

We have a place for you and your family to learn and grow in your Christian walk with Christ Jesus.

Taylor Clifton 8/1

Jamie Witt 8/1

Brenda Dogan 8/2

Emma Exline 8/2

Bobby Bush 8/3

Caroline Chasteen 8/5

Kaitlyn Wilson 8/5

Christopher Salmon 8/8

Wanda Arnold 8/11

Melinda Dooley 8/14

Robt. Early, Sr 8/14

Matthew Spano 8/14

Cindy Weikel 8/14

Bonnie Bush 8/17

Lillian Wimer 8/18

Charlize Bolin 8/20

Libby Martin 8/20

Vickie Likens 8/21

Christie Rowland 8/28

Eleanor Shepheard 8/29

Rawlings Lyle 9/1

Gracie Clifton 9/4

Bailey Dollberg 9/7

Devin Davis 9/8

Randall Hollandsworth 9/9

Joyce Lyle 9/11

Carolyn Sink 9/11

Greg Roberts 9/12

Dwayne Weikel 9/14

“Backpack Program” Make a difference in the

life of a child.

This is our 7th year partnering with area churches to fill backpack weekly with 12 different food items for needy children at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.

We weekly provide 2 items, Chef Boyardee and Pop Tarts. We run solely on donations! (We have enough cash donations committed monthly to take care of the Pop Tarts. Our greatest donation need is the Chef Boyardee beef item.

Here are ways in which to participate in this ministry:

• Pray for the children receiving backpacks.

• Food donations (See Pat or Libby for the quantity you want to donate)

• Cash donations that will be used only to pur-chase the needed food items for the Backpack program. Cash donations can be one time or monthly. (See Pat or Libby)

“If you give you will receive. Your gift will return to you in full measure, pressed down, shaken to-gether to make room for more and running over. “ Luke 6:38 We are now taking donations for the August 23rd distribution

To help please contact: Pat Sink or Libby Martin

CHILDREN’S CHOIRS Children’s Choir Pre-School Choir

Wednesday practices start again

August 29th at 7pm

Just a reminder : MPBC is a part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. This rewards program requires that all par-ticipants renew their cards every year in August. Our Kroger organization number is 93976; you can easily link your card online. If you are not signed up and need help please call the church office at 427-5494.

Business Meeting Wednesday August 15

7pm

3000 Pitzer Road Roanoke, VA 24014 www.mpbcroanoke.com 540-427-5494

Growing Up…Reaching Out

MPBC office email: mpbcoffice@mpbc.roacoxmail.com

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm

Who we are: Mount Pleasant Baptist Church is a family of Christian people who love and welcome everyone. We share the gospel of Jesus Christ, serve God through worship, teaching and everyday acts of service.