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Praise from David: Amber is now home from the hospital, resting and recuperating. Precious little Kooper Daniel (3 lb. 10 oz.) is still in the hospital being monitored closely. Praise the Lord these two made it through emergency delivery/birth. Please continue to keep them all your prayers.

Seniors at MCBC gathered Thursday, August 22 for covered dish dinner. Baptist are the best cooks and the most fun! Thanks to Charles & Shirley Mitchell, our Seniors Coordinators

Prayer Request 8/21 Illness • Amber Sims and newborn son • Beverly Causer • Teresa Watson • Gary Gilbert • Briana Feltman surgery August 28 • Helene Taylor • Lou Bozeman • Sherry Flerl • Don Faulkner • Freddie & Connie Crowe • Hugh & Diana Tucker • Wayne & Helen Smith • Helen Harrison • Dorothy Campbell’s brother, Kenneth Philpott • Briana Feltman’s mom • Beverly Causer’s friend, Dena Boles • Bryan & Sandy Jones friends Wayne Landreth, Whit Watts, Bill Harding, & Tony Mines • Amy Wood’s friend with thyroid cancer • Paula Bean’s great-niece Brooklyn • Shirley Hawkins nephew, Kenny Hawkins • Richard & Ann Floyd’s granddaughter, Angela and their friends Doug & Ada flurry • Diana Tucker’s niece • Jo Ann McKinney’s friend, Brian Spiritual Healing • Eddie Ellison’s friend, Vickie Woods passed • All widows/widowers Special Requests • Missionary of the Week -Project Nehemiah (distributes Bibles to Jews in Israel) Mission Board – IBJM (International Board of Jewish Missions) • All missionaries around the world. • Luckie Bynum’s grandson, Andy, & family • Pine Ridge Baptist Church • Memorial ICU patients/family members • Every ministry at the church, our services, our pastors • Pray for the lost

Only two weeks before new Student Ministry begins!

Praise that Amber Sims and baby boy Sims are both doing better today.

Have you noticed how nice and clean the church parking lot and sidewalks look? That's because Monnie Defur pressure washed them. Be sure to stop by and thank Monnie for the numerous hours he spent cleaning the church property. Monnie and Carolyn are long-time visitors at MCBC and sit a couple of rows in front of Doyal & Paula.

Verse of the Day, August 17, 2019 — Revelation 4:11 KJV "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

Prayer Request August 7 Praise • Happy 27th wedding anniversary to Eddie & Pam Ellison • Richard Floyd says little Charlie is doing great Illness • Teresa Watson is having surgery, August 19 • Lou Bozeman • Sherry Flerl • Gary Gilbert having MRI August 22 • Don Faulkner • Dorothy Akins is recuperating from surgery • Beverly Causer is in the hospital • Freddie & Connie Crowe • Hugh & Diana Tucker • Wayne & Helen Smith • Helen Harrison • Dorothy Campbell’s brother, Kenneth Philpott, cut his arm very badly and had numerous inside and outside stitches • Briana Feltman’s mom • Beverly Causer’s friend, Dena Boles • Bryan & Sandy Jones friends Wayne Landreth, Whit Watts, Bill Harding, & Tony Mines • Shirley Hawkins nephew, Kenny Hawkins • Richard & Ann Floyd’s granddaughter, Angela • Eddie Ellison’s friend, Vickie Woods. • Jo Ann McKinney’s friend, Brian • Rebecca Bynum’s daughter Spiritual Healing • Shirley Hawkins cousin, W. L. Sims, passed • Don Faulkner’s brother passed • All widows/widowers Special Requests • Our missionary of the week: Union Gospel Mission Homeless Shelter • All missionaries around the world. • Luckie Bynum’s grandson, Andy, & family • Pine Ridge Baptist Church • Memorial ICU patients/family members • Every ministry at the church, our services, our pastors • Pray for the lost

Verse of the Day, August 14, 2019 — Nahum 1:7 KJV "The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him."

The Sunday, August 11 evening service was a presentation from the group that went on the recent mission trip to South Dakota. The group shared the blessing they received on the trip. They thanked the church for the encouragement and financial aid given to them so that they could make this trip. However, everyone in the sanctuary was so moved by all we heard and saw in slide shows ... we want to let the whole group know ... WE THANK THEM!

Verse of the Day, August 7, 2019 — Hebrews 10:23 KJV "Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)"

Verse of the Day, August 3, 2019 — Luke 12:32 KJV "Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."

August Birthdays 5 Sam Floyd 8 Wayne Smith 11 Natalie Wingo 15 Theresa Keenum 18 Louise Womack 19 Sydni Wall 20 Freddie Crowe 26 Burl Jones August Anniversary 15 Eddie & Pam Ellison

Verse of the Day, July 28, 2019 — 3 John 11 KJV "Beloved, follow not that which is evil, but that which is good. He that doeth good is of God: but he that doeth evil hath not seen God."

Verse of the Day, July 25, 2019 — Proverbs 27:17 KJV "Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend."

Saturday, July 20 Bridal Shower for MaryRuth Trusty ... soon to be Mrs. Tyler Trivette (photos provided by Theresa Keenum) Hearts and flowers, ribbons and lace, the look of love is on her face. A happy heart is hard to hide, this little lady will soon be a bride!

Thanks to the Burkhart sisters ... Beth Higdon and Jeana Roeser for the arrangement.

Day 3 - today was our last work day with the church. We did the same as yesterday but today we had to break everything down after we closed up. MaryRuth is dirty because she had been pushing kids on the swing. There was another group with us from Harrison First Baptist Church and they are pictured in the group photo, in the turquoise shirts. While we were taking the pics, a car drove by and honked so that’s what we’re waving at. And the little boy with the camera. He quickly became Dwayne’s best friend. He was fascinated by the camera and followed Dwayne everywhere. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular. The Sioux people are such a joy to be with. So glad we were able to come and help them. Lamar took the pics of the little boy with the camera. Some of us are heading home tomorrow, some Friday and the rest on Saturday. Please pray for safe travels for everybody. Thank you!!

Just a few of the beautiful face-painting artwork by Daphne Ellison Haskett. Daphne says: Some of the sights today here at Pine Ridge Baptist Church in Pine Ridge, South Dakota while here with the mission team from The Middle Cross Baptist Church. It's been such a great experience getting to meet and minister to the people of the Pine Ridge Reservation..... oh, and to eat their delicious fry bread too (with strawberry jam and confectioners sugar or cheese and confectioners sugar or peanut butter and syrup or...... you get the picture)😋

After the Grounded Kids go to their age-related study groups, they join back together for some snacks and games.

Thanks to Benny Feltman for all the videos taken January 9, 2019

The Grounded Kids Ministry at Middle Cross Baptist Church is learning about the Bible and Jesus while having fun. This game (January 9, 2019) is called "This Blows." Kids and adults had a good time, as usual.