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NEWS & NOTES

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.
We are thankful for the gift of new life… Onalee Fae McConnell (born Dec. 3rd to Maegan
and Shawn) and we are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a little one to Brad and Amanda, due by
the end of this month. To help these families celebrate, we’ll have Baby Shower Baskets
in the back of church through February 15th.

 Stewardship Update: Thank God for your faithful giving in 2008… We had a great year of stewardship!
Here’s a financial summary through December 31, 2008 (General, Building, Deacon, Memorial and Missions):
 Jan thru Dec. ‘08 Receipts: +$125,713 … ($94,004-Gen’l Fund ~ $13,196-Bldg Fund)
 Jan thru Dec. ‘08 Expenses: -$119,984 … ($91,978-Gen’l Fund ~ $12,835-Bldg Fund)
2008 Full Year Under/Over: +$5,728 (all funds) +$2,026 (General Fund only) “For you created my inmost being; “I urge, then, first of all, that
There will be detailed reports available at (and after) our annual meeting. Please remember, whenever you
write a check or use an envelope (if you prefer, please take a box of personalized envelopes from the back you knit me together in my requests, prayers, intercession and
of the church) our financial secretary will confidentially record your donation and provide you an annual thanksgiving be made for
mother's womb. I praise you
report for IRS purposes. Thank you God and you for our year of faithfulness!
because I am fearfully and everyone— for kings and all those in
WHAT’S NEXT? authority, that we may live peaceful
wonderfully made; your works are
WEEKLY: Sunday School (10AM) ~ Sunday Worship (11AM) ~ Bible Study and King’s Kidz on wonderful, I know that full well.” and quiet lives in all godliness and
Wednesday at 7PM… Our King’s Kidz program is for 3 yrs & up thru Junior High. Our Bible Study (high
(Psalm 139:13-14) holiness.” (1 Timothy 2:1-2)
school and up) is exploring the life of Moses.
 ANNUAL REPORTS… Attention Board and Committee Chairpersons… Pastor Alex will be RIGHT TO LIFE SUNDAY INAUGURATION DAY
compiling the MBC 2008 Annual Report shortly. Please submit your reports in person or
by email as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, January 25th.
 Monday, January 26 at 7PM: ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING… Everyone is invited to
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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.
2009 LOCK-IN… We’ll be going to Williamsport again on February 20-
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
are available if needed. Please sign up by Sunday January 25th! Adult Drivers/ JANUARY 18, 2009
Counselors are needed, please see Alex or Babette if interested in serving the youth. MIDDLEBURY BAPTIST CHURCH
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 44 Parliff Lane ~ Middlebury Center, PA 16935 ~ 570-376-2034
desired, sleeping bag and night clothes, and any special equipment you wish to use (racket, ping pong paddles, www.middleburybaptist.com ~ pastoralexp@gmail.com
table games etc.) P.S. Please bring your toothbrush to fight that terrible morning breath. Loving, Reaching & Teaching our Community for Christ