Creation Justice Month at MPBC | |
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MOJO has planned some opportunities for everyone to get involved and even get your hands dirty as we celebrate Creation Justice Month. From standing up against funding fossil fuels, to recycling projects, and environmental clean up events, there's something for all ages to participate. | Click here to learn more | |
Alliance of Baptists Gathering
Rev. Raquel Gill will be in the Free Pulpit
Sunday, April 14 | 10a
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Rev. Gill currently serves as the Minister for Intercultural Engagement at Duke University Chapel in Durham. She is a native of Winnsboro, SC. Raquel began her preaching ministry as a teenager and was ordained in 2008 at the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Winnsboro. | Click here to learn more about her | |
Save the Date
A Morning with Dana Trent
Sunday, May 12
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Endowment Report
March 2024
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Financial sustainability is of utmost importance at Myers Park Baptist Church (MPBC). Sustainability is achieved multiple ways but transparency is of utmost importance. MPBC funds itself through the operating budget, endowments, and designated gifts. (see table in the attached document showing spending by Ministry through February ’24). | Click here to read the full report | |
Children's Ministry
Friday Night in the Park
Friday, April 19 | 5-7p | Freedom Park
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Bring the family for a pizza night in the park. We will gather at 5:00 for dinner then enjoy all the fun that Freedom Park offers. Bring toys, balls, games, etc., and let’s hang out. This event is free, but we do need you to register so that we can plan accordingly. Click here to register | |
Thank You for Another Impactful Season of RITI
by Seth Pilz
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Thank you all for a successful Room In The Inn season! We had 85 different volunteers signup with their friends and families. Altogether, we were able to provide 275 beds. Some of those beds were filled by families who have been able now to find housing, praise God! | Click here to read the full article | |
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MENU
(Provided by Deeper Than Sweets)
Build your own Sandwich Station (Turkey, Ham, Roast Beef, or Vegan Deli Slices), Potato Salad, Carrot and Raisin Salad, Garden Fresh Salad with Fresh Berries, Banana Pudding for dessert, Tea and Lemonade. | Click here to RSVP
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Wednesday Meditation with Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell
11:30a | Zoom
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Join Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell on Wednesdays and learn the necessary skills of stillness. As the world turns faster than ever, slowing down couldn’t be more important. Each Wednesday, we gather to quiet our minds and warm our hearts. There’s a spot waiting for you. We hope to see you there! | Click here to join the Zoom | |
Sunday Worship
April 7 | 10a | Sanctuary and Livestream
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Preaching | Rev. Dr. Ben Boswell
Sermon | Good News We Never Received
Scripture | Mark 16:9-20
Celebrating | Creation Care Month
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HIGHLIGHTS & HOW TO GET INVOLVED | |
It's Time for Annual College Scholarships!
Application Deadline is Sunday, April 14
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We're excited to celebrate you during our annual youth Sunday Service on April 28, with a Spotlight on Seniors! Be sure to complete the very brief form so you can be recognized this year!
We also publish information on scholarships, including the 2024 MPBC annual scholarship.
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Mark Your Calendar for Our Next Hangout!
Monday, May 6 | 5p | Common Market South End
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In observance of the Easter holiday, we won't gather for Hangout on April 1. But we'll be back in May! So, mark your calendar for May 6 at 5p. All are invited to join us for this casual time to spend chatting with others over a drink and snacks. | Learn more on our website by clicking here | |
Save the Date
RAIN AIDS Walk
Saturday, May 18 | NOTE NEW LOCATION -Truist Field (baseball stadium)
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New Interest Groups
- Circles of Elders
- Poet and Lovers of Poetry
- Grief Study Leadership Training
- Our Trespasses
- The Contemplative Life
Click here for more information.
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Middle School Summer Camp at Massanetta Springs
June 25-28, 2024
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Who | Open to all rising 6th-9th graders
Theme | Keep Calm & Rejoice: The Lord is Near
Cost | $350 includes suite style lodging, linens, all meals, transportation, and all activities
Scholarships available | Just send a message to Rev. Tara. We want all interested youth to be able to participate.
Click here to learn more about camp.
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Schedule for This Week
More information about events can be found on our website and by scrolling down in this newsletter.
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Worship
Easter Sunday
March 31
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Sermon
“Answers We Never Imagined”
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Music Highlight
"Wildflowers"
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Worship
Good Friday
March 29
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In Need of Help?
We are here for you. The Ministry of Congregational Care provides care, support and encouragement to all members in times of joy, bereavement, illness, and crisis. Information about Health and Safety, Grief, as well as helpful resources are available on our website. Just search "In need of help?"
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The Alliance of Baptists, which began in 1987 as a prophetic voice in Baptist life, is our primary religious affiliation. Today, they have grown to be a justice movement and community of faith of about 4,500 individual members and 140 congregations knit together by love for one another and God, combining progressive inquiry, contemplative prayer and prophetic action to bring about justice and healing in a changing world. | |
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