Churchwide Updates: Giving Is Believing

Pastor's Blog | Dr. Wayne Splawn | November 11, 2026

We have all heard the old saying, “Seeing is believing.” The adage highlights the truth that there are certain things we must see with our own eyes if we are going to believe they are true. I think there is a similar principle at work in giving our financial resources to support the work of the local church. Many of us are naturally inclined to believe we are more blessed when we receive. The wisdom of the world would have us believe we will be happier if we amass more possessions.

Traditional Worship - 9 a.m.

Sunday School - 10 a.m

Contemporary Worship - 11 a.m.

Dr. Wayne Splawn | “Supporting the Gospel Far and Wide” | 2 Corinthians 9:6-14

We will have a Parent/Child Dedication in the Traditional Service:

Webster James Davis ("Webb")

Parents: Taylor & John Davis

We will celebrate the Lord's Supper in both services this Sunday.

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Listen Ahead for Contemporary Worship

Get ready for Sunday worship with this week's playlist!

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Wednesday Nights at MBBC | November 18

5-6 p.m. • Dinner in Heritage Hall 

6-6:30 p.m. • Missions for Preschool and School Age Kids

6:30-7 p.m. • Music for Preschool and School Age Kids

6-7 p.m. • Growth Groups for Adults

View Kids Locations | Explore Adult Growth Groups

Menu: Pulled pork, baked beans, coleslaw, buns, dessert

*Adult Salad: Mixed greens, onions, tomatoes, grilled chicken, & dressing on the side

*Reservations are limited and close when capacity is reached or at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Please cancel if your plans change.

Cost: $8 adults | $5 kids ages 3+ | $25 family max. | kids age 2 & under free

Combined Service, Called Church Conference, and Thanksgiving Lunch

Sunday, November 22

Sunday School - 9 a.m.

*Combined Worship - 10 a.m.

Thanksgiving Lunch in the Gym - 11 a.m.

Join us Sunday, November 22, as we celebrate Thanksgiving together! Following Sunday School at 9 a.m., we’ll gather for one Combined Worship Service at 10 a.m., including a Called Church Conference to approve the Nominating Committee’s recommendations for 2027 Church Leadership.

*Seating for the combined Thanksgiving service will be limited. To comply with fire code, please do not bring additional chairs into the sanctuary. Ushers will assist you in finding available seating, and overflow seating will be available in Hudson Hall.

Thanksgiving lunch will follow at 11 a.m. in the gym, with turkey provided by the Holy Smokes and traditional sides provided by the church. Please sign up to bring a side dish or dessert to share!

2026 MBBC Advent Devotional Guides

Now Available!

Looking for a devotional resource during the upcoming Advent season? MBBC's Advent devotional guide, Faithful, is now available. Pick up a copy for your family in the Narthex or by the receptionist’s desk. 

Poinsettias Donations Due by December 4

If you would like to give a poinsettia in memory or honor of someone, email Barbara Morgan. The price is $26 each. Deadline to order is Friday, December 4.

Sanctuary Choir Christmas Concert

Sunday, December 6 | 9 a.m. | Sanctuary

Celebrate the wonder and joy of Christmas at Unto Us a Child Is Born, a musical celebration presented by our Sanctuary Choir and 19-piece orchestra. Through stirring anthems, Scripture readings, and beloved carols sung together, we’ll rejoice in the promise and miracle of Christ’s birth. Make plans to join us for this special morning of worship as we celebrate the greatest gift of all! Childcare is available for ages 2K and under, and children 3K-5K will leave for Preschool Worship during the service. 

We have a host of special worship opportunities for Advent and Christmas! Click here for more details.

Share Christmas Joy With Children in Perry County

Thank you to all who picked up a box to fill—you are making Christmas brighter for a child in Perry County! Return your filled box by December 9.

Meet Our New Members: The Jenkins Family

Have you met the Jenkins family? Jonathan and Alden joined our church on August 16. They have two sons: Campbell and Hayes. We hope you'll get to know them a little better through this latest "Meet Our New Member" blog, and that you'll have the chance to connect with them one Sunday in worship. 

Project 119 Bible Reading Plan

This fall, we’ll be walking through the book of John, along with related readings from the Old Testament on Saturdays. On Sundays, we will take a break to read and reflect on Sunday’s sermon text.

Listen to the daily podcast:

Project 119 Website | Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Generosity Scorecard

10/27/26

2026 Ministries Budget: $4,096,274

Weekly Receipts

Average Weekly Budget

Weekly Net

YTD Receipts, includes prepays

YTD Budget

YTD Net

$71,057

$78,775

-$7,718

$3,219,467

$3,387,304

-$167,837

Remaining receipts required to achieve annual budget: $876,807

Please Note: If you give a stock gift or transfer of an IRA to any brokerage firm, please let Debbie Hix know of your donation so that it can be properly recorded. Due to privacy laws, it is difficult to track down where gifts originate from.

CASH/CHECK

Drop your gift off to the church receptionist or mail your gift to 

Attn: Debbie Hix

3631 Montevallo Rd S, 35213.

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