Since first appearing on the scene in Mark’s Gospel, Jesus has been surrounded by mystery and controversy. Who is he? What is he trying to accomplish? Why does he say and do the things he does? The leaders oppose him. The people love him. But as soon as someone begins to suspect his real identity and agenda, he ducks out of sight and moves on to the next village or town.
 
In Part V of Mark’s Gospel (chapters 7-9), Jesus’ identity will finally be revealed. He is Heaven’s Champion, sent from God to tear down the strongholds of God’s enemies and bring light into dark places. Though his closest friends and followers fail to grasp his meaning, Jesus begins to tell them what will happen: he must suffer and die, then rise again. This is how God will win the war.

As part of our neighborhood outreach initiative, MBC will be providing backpacks of school supplies to children in our neighborhood. Children who attend the Family Fun Day will receive a voucher to redeem for a backpack at our Breakout back-to-school kickoff in August. We are collecting school supplies throughout the summer and have placed collection boxes throughout the campus and Bible Fellowship classes.

Please see the schedule below for items. Our goal is 150 backpacks.

June 4th – colored pencils, #2 pencils, small pencil sharpeners
June 11th – notebook paper and pocket folders
June 18th – crayons and highlighters
June 25th – scissors, rulers, and erasers (pink)
July 2nd – glue sticks and washable markers
July 9th – spiral notebooks
July 16th – composition books
July 23rd – any of the above items
July 30th – pack backpacks

June 3 - Pray & Walk #1 for Family Fun Day
June 7 - Last night of Wednesday Night Activities
June 10 - Pray & Walk #2 for Family Fun Day
June 14 - Student Day Retreat
Juney 14 - Ladies Night Out
June 17 - Family Fun Day - Morningside Neighborhood Event
June 19-23 - Student Ministry Summer Camp
June 26-30 - VBS 2023