Rush Mission Trio 2024, Dominican Republic.

Each year the Rush (MBC Teen Ministry) goes out on mission for a week in the summer. Over the years they’ve gone to Houston, Denver, New Haven and more. All these trips have provided an incredible experience for the students to serve the Lord in a place that is new to them and able to open their eyes to what the world is like elsewhere. They can see how others struggle and are in need differently than they do at home.  

For this upcoming summer we will be even more so expanding our student’s exposure to the world and those in great need of Jesus by traveling to the Dominican Republic. An experience in a third world country is a great opportunity for our students to see a different kind of poverty and need that they cannot find in an area near them. Hopefully resulting in a greater understanding of the importance of compassion and empathy in their lives. As well as learning to have gratitude and contentment in their own lives.  

While on this trip they will be able to serve the communities in dire need of support in physical and spiritual needs. We will serve with a ministry called Isaiah 58 (meals on wheels) and bring physical food to people in need. We will serve the kids in the area with a sports ministry or vbs to bring Jesus to the next generation. Other opportunities will arise while we are there to continue to build up the kingdom of Jesus. Praying these moments serving the Lord together will provide a faith that is immovable and alive in Jesus.  

AWANA Support.

With the secular culture around us influencing our kids from various outlets – social media, news, entertainment, even in school curricula-  we had a dream to bring another child discipleship opportunity to our church and community.

AWANA stands for “Approved Workman Are Not Ashamed” based on 2 Tim 2:15.  Awana Clubs is a child discipleship program that is based on the 3 Bs: Belong, Believe, and Become.  Children develop spiritual resilience when they feel they belong to Jesus, when they believe in the truth of God’s Word, and then become disciple makers themselves.

Each night of Awana, clubbers have a large group interactive Bible teaching time where the talented teachers lay the foundation of Bible knowledge and truth. During small group time, kids meet with their consistent leaders where they can discuss questions, say memory verses, complete their handbooks, and pray together. Lastly, there is an interactive activity time where kids enjoy games and team building activities. A night at Awana club balances connection, learning the Gospel and having fun to help kids grow relationally and spiritually.

We believe this is a worthwhile ministry to continue at MBC. In order to keep the cost low for parents, we are asking for financial support as we prayerfully plan to continue this in the future.  

Young Adult Passion Conference.

Our young adults are not the future leaders of the church, they are already the leaders of the church. They need to be empowered to go out with courage and lead with boldness as our church desperately needs to reach our next generation. Our culture actively draws them away from the Gospel so we need to equip our budding leaders to disciple and win people for Christ. With this mission in mind, MBC seeks to play an active role in their spiritual development and provide a way for them to attend the Passion Conference (young adult conference). Let’s support the our young leader’s growth by sending 10 of them to this conference in Atlanta.

Little Footprints Learning Center.

LFLC exists to nurture a love for learning, prepare children for success, and build relationships with families in our community by sharing God’s truth and love. Through your generosity, our scholarships allow families in need to provide their children with the power of a Christ-centered education.