Family Nights are coming to MFBC!

This Wednesday is our first Family Night.  It is a multi-generational, multi-ministry time to spend together.

The ministries that are overseeing the different parts of the night for this Wednesday are:

Meet & Greet:  Pastor Randy & Phyllis, Pastor Dave & Beth, Pastor Virgil & Ginny, and Pastor Bill & Joan

Dinner/Dessert:  The MFBC Adult Sunday School Classes

Set up/Tear Down:  Deacons & Cross Current Youth Group

Serving/Set up for Dinner:  Cross Current Youth Group

Serving Dessert:  Social Committee

Table Decor:  Women's Ministry

This Wednesday the Theme is End of Summer & Back to School Blessings!  We are looking forward to a slide show from June-August MFBC events.  We will have information about upcoming ways to serve and get involved at MFBC over the next few months. 

We are also excited to have information on the upcoming ministry opportunities:
1)  Launch Pad enrollment starts now as school is starting.  For more information The Launch Pad
2)  Treasure Valley Bible Institute and Ladies Bible Studies start the week of September 17th.  To find out more contact Pastor Randy at Meridian First Baptist website
3)  AWANA ministry pre-registration starts Wednesday, August 29th with the first day of club on September 5th.
4) Ladies Retreat registration is open now!  The dates are September 28th-29th.  MFBC ladies are hosting it this year!  See the Women's Ministry Table for more details.

Kierstin's on her way home!

*all photos are from the WET Facebook page

 The team is off and safe this morning at 11:45 and are now in the air headed for Seattle.

Imagine a church praying for over 19 years for the ability to reach out to the poorest in food relief, and then we showed up last year, and now in their second year, they again have touch over 250 families because of this team and your children! That church in Navotas has been so blessed. You would be so proud of your kids.

 Imagine a 12 year old orphanage and we are then only team EVER to do what was done - SIMPLY LOVING ON PRECIOUS CHILDREN and spending part of 2 days blessing them in the name of JESUS! Your kid's arms became Jesus' arms. Your kids's feet became Jesus' feet. Your kid's lips became the sweet voice of God.







 Imagine girls spending the night with formerly trafficked girls by taking them out shopping, then out to eat, then having a slumber party - staying up late and doing what girls do! WE HAVE THE SWEETEST GIRLS AT THE HOPE HOUSE BEING BLESSED BY THE SWEETEST GIRLS IN BOISE, IDAHO AND THE NORTHWEST!

These kids will be coming home to something they have not seen in 3 weeks. They may have all kinds of emotions. Listen and be patient to them. They have experienced something that they could not imagine - often being challenged with the Eastern world view that operates different than our Western culture.

Many times we experienced "unproductive" times (to us), but let me assure our team that YOU ROCKED THE WORLD OF MANY in the MOST MARVELOUS NAME OF ALL! You will always be remembered for the way you touched lives. -Kenny Sacht, 

WET from Facebook

Come to the Boise Airport tonight at 11:30 pm to stand with Eric and Christine to Welcome Kierstin home!

MFBC interview with this year's VBS' missionary: Sarah Grings

photo source: Facebook

This is Sarah Grings.  I had the privilege of meeting her at MFBC's 2012 VBS.  We chatted after the Friday evening service of VBS.

"I give thanks to the Lord, call on His name; make known among the nations what He has done." Psalm 105:1

photo source: IMF website

mfbcmissions:  Tell us a little bit about your background.


Sarah:  I grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo.  I'm the oldest of 7 children.  My parents are currently serving with Independent Faith Mission (IFM) in Congo.  They have served there for almost 30 years.  My great grandparents, Herbert and Ruth Grings, also served in Congo. (To read more about their lives in Congo see this fabulous book, No Turning Back by Jan Van Hee. )


The purpose of our time in the Democratic Republic of Congo is to tell people about the Lord.  It is to share the truth of God's Word and show the difference that it makes in their lives.  It is our desire that the Lord would raise up Congolese people to lead their churches.


mfbcmissions:  What has been your favorite part of the MFBC VBS this year?

photo source: Amanda Bourn

Sarah:  I've loved seeing the response from the kids.  One statement that I heard was, "That's so cool, I want to do that when I grow up."  It is encouraging to see the kids' hearts.


mfbcmissions:  How had your life been impacted by VBS as a child?


Sarah:  I didn't go to many VBS' in the states and in Congo we were usually running the VBS.  I do know that Sunday School and Camps were influential in my life.  It was through learning verses at Sunday School that I was saved.


mfbcmissions:  What's next for you?


Sarah:  I'll be traveling to other churches raising support.  I'll be at Christian Camps in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado in the month of July.  I'll be presenting my burden for Congo with them.


I'm praying about working with the Clancy's in Dibaya-Lubwe, DRC.  I'd like to be involved in Ladies Discipleship, Children's Ministry, Music Ministry and Nursing and Health Education.

photo source: Priscilla Robinson

I'm a nurse. I like to use this as a tool to share the Gospel.  There are a lot of needs and this is one way that I can show God's love to the people, by meeting their physical needs.  This then opens up the door for me to share the Gospel.


I am hoping to return to the Democratic Republic of Congo in January of 2013.


mfbcmissions:  The VBS was able to raise $1011.62.  How will you use this gift?


Sarah:  I'll be able to purchase much needed Christian materials for the people in Congo.  I plan to purchase VBS and Sunday School materials and reading material. 


mfbcmissions:  How can we pray for you Sarah?


Sarah:  Here are a few things that you can pray for
1) Pray for the people of Congo.
2) Pray for safety in my travels.
3) Pray for opportunities that God will give me to encourage and challenge the kids at the camps.
4) Pray for the Bible Institute and for the Clancy's and their work there.

For more information about Sarah or to receive her newsletter you can contact her at SarahGrings@gmail.com . For more information about Independent Faith Mission go here.

Wipe Every Tear 2012- Fixing up the Hope House

Serving at Jr. Camp

Jr. Camp is this week at Camp Pinewood. 

Donn Mogford is the speaker. Last night he talked about the big story of the Bible and the kids memorized Genesis 1:1. This morning he spoke on kindness. It was so encouraging to hear the kids relating back to Donn about how they could and should be kind. Ephesians 4:32 "be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, even as God, in Christ, forgave you."

Please pray:

1) that God would continue to soften the hearts of the campers toward Himself

2) that God would refreshen the counselors and staff with enough sleep and time in His Word

3) for the Camp Staff team as they plan and prepare for the upcoming camps still this summer

Latest Video from the Philippine Team WET

Going to where the people are!

Here's what I've gleaned from the Wipe Every Tear Facebook page.  I hope that you are as encouraged as I am. -Beth

Just sitting waiting to leave Navotas as we have spent the last few days here. God has BROKEN my heart for the people here. People living under bridges, and just in filth. Kids playing in dirty water that has trash and human waste in it. We delivered bags of food and prayed with many families in the area. We depart here in a few then tomorrow we will be off to My Father's House Orphanage. Pray for the healing of a nation here in the Philippines. -Connor (from Facebook)



My heart has been completely broken. as i sit here in an internet cafe with little girls from Navotas sitting on my lap... we leave Navotas in about an hour, and i have already shed more tears than ever before. We were only here for three days but I have never fallen more in love with anybody than the people here. I can't imagine what it is going to be like leaving the Philippines in two weeks after the hardest goodbye of my life only took three days. God is doing some crazy things. -Kaila (from Facebook)

Just delivered some food in more slums and prayed for people and I really realized how in our own lives we don't think we make impacts as much as we cAn because we think we did not do something big enough but to the families here, just our presence is what they want and need! It makes such a difference and it was great to see!!! Thanks for praying and keep them coming thank you :) - Justin (from Facebook)