MSBC CHURCH UPDATE for April 22nd, 2026

CHILDREN: TODAY at 1:00!
Kids in grades 1-6 are invited to test their target skills today from 1-4pm. We will be serving loaded nachos to keep everyone energized. Parents: registration is available at the door. Don’t forget to bring your own goggles and Nerf gun that uses standard ammo (we’ll provide the darts).

WOMEN’S RETREAT: 10 days away!!
If you plan on coming, please register this week. You can pay at time of registration or select pay later to pay at the door. “The Voice of God in the Midst of Change”, Saturday, May 2nd, 9a-3p, Doors open at 8:00a, $15 admission. Lunch, dessert, drinks and snacks are all included. To register, grab a brochure at the Welcome Center or go to Winds of Change Women's Retreat

MEN’S BIBLE STUDY & POTLUCK: TONIGHT!!
Wed, April 22nd, 6pm at MSBC.

BAPTISM:
There will be baptisms during the service on Mother’s Day, May 10th. If you are interested, please see Pastor Dave or Pastor Robert by May 5th.

STAMP OUT HUNGER:
The USPS National Food Drive will take place on Saturday, May 9th. All nonperishable food collected stays right here in our community to support local families in need. Donations can be left by your mailbox on the morning of May 9th for your mail carrier to pick up. You can also drop off donations at the Houlton Post Office starting May 1st. We need volunteers who can walk or drive behind a mail carrier to help collect food throughout the day. If you would like to volunteer, please see Morgan Cotton or email her at Morgan.B.Cotton@usps.gov.

WOMEN’S MORNING BIBLE STUDY:
Thursdays, 8:30am starting on April 23rd. Come prepared to discuss “Worship & Adore” with word studies from the bible. There is no need to sign up, just invite a friend and come on out!

WOMEN’S EVENING BIBLE STUDY:
Thursdays, 6pm starting May 7th. “The Life You Long For”, a 4-week study by Christy Nockels. Study guides will be provided for free. The book is optional and can be purchased on Amazon.

ADOPT A BLOCK:
Food Giveaway: May 9th, 9am.
Clothing Giveaway: May 16th, 10am.
Seedtime & Harvest Class: May 23rd, 10am. “Springtime Wild Foraging”. Please call AABA at 532-2273 to register for the class.

CHRISTIAN CIVIC LEAGUE OF MAINE:
National Day of Prayer, May 7th, 6pm – 8pm at the Capitol Park across from the ME Statehouse. Rain or shine. Step into the growing movement of prayer across Maine as we seek God with faith for revival & renewal. Visit prayformaine.org for more details and to sign up.

GREATER HOULTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY: 532-0736
May 11th, 6:30p - Spring Concert – “Heaven Bound” at MSBC. All are invited to come!
May 16th, Annual Bike-a-thon Fundraiser ~ GHCA students/families will be looking for sponsors! This is one of the largest and most important fundraisers of the school year.
May 31st, 2pm - Class of 2026 Graduation at MSBC.
Has your contact information changed, or would you like to sign up to serve on a ministry team? We’d love to be able to connect with you! Head over to our website at houltonmsbc.org and click the “Get Connected” button to provide the staff with up-to-date contact information for you! To support the missions of MSBC, drop your offering in the box located at the back of the sanctuary.