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NEWS & NOTES

 Thank you for your feedback… Thank you for providing feedback for the Pastoral Relations
Survey. We received just a few short of 30 responses. The Committee met with Pastor Alex last
Sunday to begin discussing the findings and will be considering any action step as a result.
SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN JANUARY ‘09
 Last week, we collected a special offering for the Deacon’s Fund. This fund helps the Deacons and
Pastor meet the needs of our church family and those people God brings our way. If you would still
like to give to this offering, please mark your enveope or check as “Deacon Fund”
 This Month we are collecting the Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO). This is a
way for us to say “thank you” to those who have served us in the cause of Christ. The proceeds will
be distributed in Christmas ’09 to help assist our retired servants of Christ to meet their needs. Please
use the special envelopes or notate your check accordingly.

WHAT’S NEXT?
WEEKLY: Sunday School (10AM) ~ Sunday Worship (11AM) ~ Bible Study and King’s Kidz on
Wednesday at 7PM… Our King’s Kidz program is for 3 yrs & up thru Junior High. Our Bible Study (high
school and up) is exploring the life of Moses.

 Monday, January 12th at 7PM: ABW Fellowship… Devotions - Candi Stager; Program - Jill
Wheeler; Hostess - Marie Carleton; Love Gift to be brought in. All ladies are welcome!!
 ANNUAL REPORTS… Attention Board and Committee Chairpersons… Pastor Alex will
be compiling the MBC 2008 Annual Report shortly. Please submit your reports as soon as
possible and no later than Sunday, January 18th.
 Monday, January 26th at 7PM: ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING… Everyone is invited to
attend this important meeting to review how God has been at work in 2008 and plan for a new
year of fruitful ministry in 2009. Please set this date aside now to join us.
“To whom will you compare me? Or who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
2009 LOCK-IN… We’ll be going to Williamsport again on February 20- Lift your eyes and look to the heavens: Who created all these? He who brings out the
21ST for the regional YOUTH event at the YMCA. The cost for early registration is $10
(MBC Youth) and $15 (non-MBC Youth), so please register right away! Scholarships starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. Because of his great power and
are available if needed. Please sign up by Sunday January 25th! Adult Drivers/ mighty strength, not one of them is missing.” (Isaiah 40:25-26)
Counselors are needed, please see Alex or Babette if interested in serving the youth.
Activities will include: Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Team Competitions, Roller Skating,
Handball, Racquetball, Videos, Pizza & Snacks! You’ll need: Gym clothes, swimming suit &
towel, personal skates if desired, sleeping bag and night clothes, and any special equipment you wish JANUARY 11, 2009
to
P.S.
use (racket, ping pong paddles, table
Please bring your toothbrush to fight that terrible morning breath.
games etc.). MIDDLEBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
44 Parliff Lane ~ Middlebury Center, PA 16935 ~ 570-376-2034
www.middleburybaptist.com ~ pastoralexp@gmail.com
Loving, Reaching & Teaching our Community for Christ