The MESSENGER. A Message from Pastor Jason White. Inside this issue: Special Points of Interest: Senior Adult Ministry News. Children s Ministry News

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1 The MESSENGER May 2018 Volume 6, Issue 5 A Message from Pastor Jason White Inside this issue: Senior Adult Ministry News 2 I am so excited to announce to you that this month (May) we will pay off more of our debt, and when we do our balance will be down to only $294,750! In March of 2016, as we entered into the Freedom Initiative we were $1,500,000 in debt, and in just over 2 years, YOU as a UNITED church have partnered together to pay off $1,205,250 of that debt! That is just incredible, and I am praising God for His work and your commitment to be debt free! After celebrating our 2 year anniversary in March of this year, we collected $30,314 throughout the rest of that month and were able to put that with the final $125,000 that our matching donor gave during the month of April to help get us down under the $300K on total debt owed. We will continue to make our monthly $13,000 debt service payment over the remaining 10 months of our Freedom Initiative Campaign which means that if we can collect $150, ,000 over these last 10 months in Freedom Initiative giving, it is estimated that we could be debt free by the end of our campaign in March, 2019! I am so proud of you. I am so proud to be a part of a church who wants to reach the people of this community and will sacrificially give above and beyond normal giving to fulfill this mission we ve been given. Let s pray boldly for God to provide the money to be debt free by the end of this campaign. Let s finish strong! In His Name, Jason White, Pastor , x14 jason@manchacabaptist.org Children s Ministry News Student Ministry News HS Senior Sunday Wednesday Night Activities May Calendar BCCM Spring Food Drive AWANA Award Ceremony Special Points of Interest: VBS Celebration Sunday Sr. Adult Outing Student Ministry Fundraiser Senior Adult Outing Family Event

2 Senior Adult Ministry Ephesians 6:12 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. The real enemy in our Christian walk is often not what it appears. Problems, differences and disagreements may seem at the surface like they are just about people with different viewpoints, but this verse is clear that a great battle is being waged in the unseen spiritual realm. One common strategy of Satan, our true enemy, is to foster and create disunity. Nothing will cripple a friendship, a marriage or even a church like a lack of unity. Jesus was clear about the importance of this unity in John The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; 23 I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected [g] in unity, so that the world may [h] know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me. 24 Let s remember that in Him we find peace in our lives and in our relationships no matter how hard the going gets! John 16:33 33 These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation but take courage; I have overcome the world. In Christ, John Berryhill Pastor to Senior Adults & Pastoral Care , x26 john@manchacabaptist.org Children s Ministry How is it already May!? The school year is coming to an end and we want to celebrate with all MBC Kids and families with an End of School Rollerskating Bash at Austin Roller Rink on the evening of May the 6th from 5:30-7:30. It is $5 to skate and we will be providing pizza for all guests! Please mark your calendar for that fun event! This month we want to teach our preschoolers that God has a plan for them. Imagine how much better the lives of our preschoolers and, well, all of us could be if we lived like God has a plan for us, and that God s plan is always best. We would be the complete Works of Art that God created us to be. THE PLANS OF THE LORD STAND FIRM FOREVER. - Psalm 33:11. Also in May, our elementary kids will learn about the importance of honesty and the connection between honesty and God s character. By the end of the month it is my prayer that they will know that honesty is choosing to be truthful in whatever they say and do. As we move towards the final days of our school year, please know that we are here for you and we feel honored to serve alongside you at MBC. In His Joy, Jenny Childress Children s Director , x18; jenny@manchacabaptist.org Children s/preteen Camp Reminder **REMINDER** Final Camp Balance is due May 20th for Children's Camp and Preteen Camp! Page 2 The MESSENGER

3 Student Ministry Hey MBC Family! Can you believe it s the last month of school for our families and students? Looking back, it has been an amazing year for MBC Students and we are so excited to see what the Lord has in store for years to come. For those of y all who have been praying for MBC Students, thank you so much. We do recognize that was a huge part of the success and blessing the Lord brought about this year. Our ministry is so glad to be partnering with everyone as we raise up the next generation to be madly in love with Jesus. May is short for us, but we do have a lot going on May 6 th that you may want to take note of. Starting during second service, we will have baptisms going on where 3 STUDENTS WILL BE GETTING BAPTIZED!!! Please join us if you can. Also, after that service our Student Mission team will be hosting a Spaghetti lunch to raise support for their mission trip to San Antonio this summer. Lunch plates are by donation only and everything goes back into the mission trip. Last, is that night we will be holding our Family Ministry end of the year party for all kids and students at Austin Roller Rink. Also, on May 20 th during second service we will be recognizing our senior class and praying for them as they go out to be a light to this world. Last, Ashlee and I wanted to thank everyone for making our first year here so amazing. We are so happy we are here, and a majority of that reason is due in large part to you. We hope to keep serving MBC in a capacity that is glorifying to God and helps expand His Kingdom. Thank you for all of the prayers and encouragement over this last year. We love you deeply and are here for whatever you need. Because of Grace, Tanner Shumake, Student Pastor , ext. 22 Tanner@manchacabaptist.org Senior Sunday Join us May 20th during the 10:45 Worship Service as we celebrate our graduating high school seniors as they embark on their next phase of life. Volume 6, Issue 5 Page 3

4 BCCM Spring Food Drive AWANA Award Ceremony Help Your Austin Baptist Community Center Mission Feed the Hungry SPRING FOOD DRIVE May 20 & 27 We are collecting the following items (items can be brought to the Office Wing). Chili, Canned Chicken, Beef Stew, Chicken & Dumplings, Spaghetti & Sauce, Ravioli, Mixed Vegetables/Tomatoes, Soup (vegetable & chicken), Pancake Mix (complete) & Syrup, 2-lb bags of Sugar, 2-lb bags of Rice, Gravy Packets, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Sweet Relish, Mayonnaise, Jiffy Cornbread Mix, Canned Fruits, Yams, Canned/ Instant Potatoes, Cereal, Juices, Popcorn. Wednesday, May 2 6:30-7:30pm The Loft AWANA Wednesday Night Meals Join us Wednesday Evenings 5:45-6:30 in the Gym Cost is: Adults $3, Youth $2 Kids Age 4 5th Grade $1 Wednesdays, 6:30-7:45pm Puggles: 2 year olds Cubbies: 3-5 year olds (must be 3 by Sept. 1 and potty trained) Sparks: Kindergarten-2nd grade Truth & Training (T&T): 3rd-5th grade Club is $30 per child and includes uniform, book, and awards. Discounts available if you have more than 3 children who you would like to register. May 2 Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Dessert On Summer Break until Sept. 5 Wed. Senior Adults Group Senior Adult Bible Study & Prayer Group Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm, Registration is located on our website. Page 4 The MESSENGER

5 Wed. Men s Group This time is led by Brennan Richie, and are normally going verse by verse through a book of the Bible. Join us on Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-7:45pm in Room S204 and get to know other men and grow in your walk with Christ! For more information contact Brennan Richie: brennanrichie@yahoo.com Wed. Women s Group This time is led by Laurel Lear who is taking the group on a journey through God s Word to see how it all fits together to bring the message of life, hope, and purpose in Christ. Join us Wednesday nights from 6:30pm-7:45pm in room S207 for a time of community and growth! For more information contact Laurel Lear: laurellear@gmail.com Operation Christmas Child (OCC) Operation Christmas Child (OCC) is a ministry of Samaritan's Purse. MBC collects various items all throughout the year. For the month of May we are collecting soap, washcloths, toothbrushes and combs. Items to be donated all year are: shoeboxes, and cash donations which we will use to buy items for the boxes and for shipping. To find out more information about OCC, or to volunteer to serve in this ministry, please contact Carlene Cleveland at Home Community Groups Our Sunday evening sermon-based Home Community Groups last meeting before summer break is April 29. These groups share a meal together, a time of support/encouragement, and a time of discussion focused on the sermon from that morning. If interested, Jason: jason@manchacabaptist.org Ladies Ministry Events IF:TABLE - ALL LADIES are invited to our May IF:Tables. For locations and times, please contact Mollie Delzeit: molliestex@gmail.com. O.A.S.I.S. O.A.S.I.S. (Older Adults Still In Service) LADIES BIBLE STUDY - All ladies are welcome for Bible Studies on Fridays at 9:30am in. LADIES COFFEE - Ladies meet at the Texican Café at 9:00am the 4th Sat. of each month (excluding Nov. & Dec.) for coffee, Dutch-treat breakfast and great fellowship. ALL Senior Adults are invited for our monthly gathering on May 11, at 11:30am, in, for some good food, wonderful fellowship and dominoes! Volume 6, Issue 5 Page 5

6 May 2018 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2KDO - Family Meal 5:45-6:30pm Gym - Men s Study 6:30-7:30pm Room S204 - Women s Study 6:30-7:30pm Room S207 - Sr. Adult Study 6:30-7:30pm - AWANA Award Ceremony 6:30-7:30pm 3Open Studio 4 Ladies Bible Study 9:30-11:30am 5 Adaptive Sports 11:00am-2:00pm Gym 6 Celebration Sunday! - No Early Service Spaghetti Lunch Fundraiser 12:00pm Gym End of School Year Party Austin Roller Rink 5:30-7:30pm 7 KDO 8 Senior Adults to RR Express Game Depart 5:00pm 9 KDO VBS Kick-off Party 6:30-7:30pm 10 Open Studio 11 Ladies Bible Study 9:30-11:30am OASIS 11:30am Deacon Meeting 2:30pm 14 KDO KDO VBS Work Night 5:00-8:00pm 17 Open Studio 18 Ladies Bible Study 9:30-11:30am 19 Project Linus 10:00am 2:00pm 20 HS Senior Sunday Children & Preteen Camp Balance Due 21 KDO KDO VBS Work Night 5:00-8:00pm 24 Open Studio 25 Ladies Bible Study 9:30-11:30am 26 Ladies Coffee Texican Café 9:00am BCCM Food Drive 27 BCCM Food Drive VBS Work Night 5:00-8:00pm 31 Open Studio Page 6 The MESSENGER

7 VBS VBS Kickoff Party May 9th 6:30-7:30 in Desserts and coffee VBS Work Nights May 16, 23, 30 & June 6th, 13th, 20th 5pm-8pm Various locations around building Questions? Contact Jenny Childress Celebration Sunday Join us May 6 for a morning of baptisms and a performance by the AWANA kids. Student Ministry Fundraiser The Student Ministry is having a Spaghett Lunch Fundraiser Sun., May 6th, immediately following the 10:45am Worship Service. All donations go towards the Student Mission Trip to San Antonio. For more information, contact Tanner Shumake. tanner@manchacabaptist.org Volume 6, Issue 5 Senior Adult Outing Tuesday, May 8, Senior Adults are going to the Round Rock Express Game. Depart MBC at 5:00pm. Cost $10. Sign-up in the Main Foyer or contact the Church Office. Page 7

8 April 25, 2018 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #2 Manchaca, TX 1215 W. FM 1626 P.O. Box 400 Manchaca, TX Phone: Fax: Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us. - Ephesians 5:1,2 Return Service Requested Family Event