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Please include the news and opportunities presented here in your bulletins, church newsletters, or on your bulletin boards.
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- UPDATE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA ISSUE AND COMMITTEE HEARING NOVEMBER 28, 2022
- 2022 ADVENT DEVOTIONAL FROM THE IMB
- EPHESIANS NOTES FOR HELP WITH JANUARY BIBLE STUDY
- INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES NEWS AND EVENTS
- CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SEAFARERS
- INTERNATIONAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION DECEMBER 3, 2022
- METRO MOBILE BAPTIST CAMPUS MINISTRIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CHRISTMAS DINNER DECEMBER 2, 2022
- CAMP WHISPERING PINES
- ITEMS NEEDED
- RELIEF FUND
- MARK CALENDARS FOR 2023 EVENTS FOR ALL AGE
- DISASTER RELIEF TRAINING FEBRUARY 9-11, 2023
- CHILDREN'S CHOIR MUSIC TRACK NEEDED
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Update on Medical Marijuana Issue and Committee Hearing November 28, 2022
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The the Lord has given us the gift of extra time to mobilize.
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On 11/22, the Mobile City Council held a public hearing regarding their proposed ordinance to opt-in and allow marijuana dispensaries in Mobile ("pot shops"). The recording of the meeting can be seen here: https://youtu.be/lQvoIpZI1_g
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Rather than vote on the ordinance as planned for 11/29, the council moved their vote to December 13, which will also include a public hearing (speakers have 3 min). As it stands now, two are voting against and 5 are voting for. So we need to turn two of the council to our side. Praise be to God for this date change. It is an opportunity we cannot miss.
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More importantly, there is a committee hearing THIS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Government Plaza to allow for expert opinion. We need as many Mobile-area pastors to both attend the 11/28 meeting and then speak at the 12/13 meeting. In between these meetings, we need as many churches as possible to contact Mobile City councilmen and women.
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Pastors and principals know all too well the devastation that drugs bring to their communities. Marijuana dispensaries will only worsen the problem. Please help encourage Mobile-area pastors to lead the way and stop the dispensaries.
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"Not in Our Town" - Medical Marijuana Issue
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2022 Advent Devotional from the IMB
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2022 Advent Devotional from the IMB
Prepare for a season of hope, peace, joy and love by downloading your 2022 Advent Devotional from the International Mission Board at this link:
https://www.imb.org/advent-devotional.
There will be a landing page and then you can open and save the Advent Devotional from there.
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Ephesians Notes for Help with January Bible Study
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Dr. Cecil Taylor, retired professor from University of Mobile, is offering our pastors his notes on Ephesians as you prepare for January Bible Study. Contact him at drcrt@aol.com.
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International Ministries News and Events
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The goal for Christmas gifts for seafarers 2022 is 80 ships. We currently have received enough funds for 37 ships. At $275 per ship, plan now to become a ship sponsor; or give any amount as each dollar helps. Sponsor one gift at $12.50. Join us in praying for this special outreach opportunity. Donate online today at mobilebaptists.org/international-christmas-celebration.
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Metro Mobile Baptist Campus Ministries International Student Christmas Dinner December 2, 2022
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MBA Churches and Collegiate Ministries Supporters:
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College campuses present a unique opportunity to the Church because they welcome the world to our local communities. Christians are able to make friends with people from all over the world without leaving home or applying for a passport! We have a great opportunity for your congregation to partner with us in making friends with the nations coming up on December 2nd. Metro Mobile Baptist Campus Ministries is sponsoring our Annual International Student Christmas Dinner to introduce our students from around the world to Christmas through food, music, decorations, cultural presentations, Christmas light displays, and table discussions.
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We need friends from our local churches to help us provide food and decorations for this event. We need both American and International dishes and we welcome you to help us serve the food that evening. What a great opportunity to connect with friends from all over the world.
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Would your group or family adopt a menu item and provide 50 servings of that dish?
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*Green Beans (50 servings)
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*Sweet Potato Soufflé (50 servings)
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*Mac and Cheese (50 servings)
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*Christmas Desserts/cookies (100 servings)
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*Roasted chicken or turkey (50 servings)
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*International Dish #1 (50 servings)
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*International Dish #2 (50 servings)
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We also have a need for Christmas Decorations. These will be returned after the event.
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*Christmas lights and lawn decorations (generic winter or Sacred)
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*Tabletop Nativity sets (for display)
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*Table decorations (tablecloths and centerpieces)
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We also will be putting together small gift bags with a mug, some drink mixes, candy and a Christmas Booklet for each of our international friends. Would you like to take on this project?
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If your congregation, small group or family could adopt one of these needs, please let us know (theMetroMobileBCM@gmail.com or 251-344-5904). We can get you more details on providing food or decorations.
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CWP is also in need of 15, 8 foot tables. If you or your church know of some not being used that can be donated, please contact CWP.
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This Camp Relief Fund is essential for the camp to survive. If your church has not yet participated in the Covid related Relief Fund, please do so now.
THANK YOU to all who have given thus far.
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Children's Choir Music Track Needed
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Friendship Baptist Church, Grand Bay, is in desperate need of a Children's choir musical's split track accompaniment CD # 45757-1408-3 for "Bows of Holly- A kids Christmas Musical About Giving." (Written by Dennis & Nan Allen) If your church happens to have this in its music or drama department, please get in touch with Associate Pastor, Jerald Lee Hovel, asap at 251-599-6968 and leave a message. They would like to borrow, or even purchase it, if necessary. They need it by December 3, 2022. They have tried everywhere to purchase this item but is out of stock, and the publisher is out of business. Please help! Thank you so much!
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