Weekly Update – June 26th, 2025
Last Saturday morning, 11 youth and 3 adult volunteers loaded up our 15 passenger van to head off to Ascend Camp. After months of planning and fundraising, we were finally ready to travel over to Lake Williamson in Carlinville, IL. Ascend Camp has been hosted by Mission Road Bible Church since 2012 and now has over 1000 students who attend every year. Let me share with you some of the highlights from it.
First, the teaching. One of Ascend Camp’s distinctives is that it is defined by expositional preaching. Our youth sat through 3 sessions a day all centered on the theme of “Transformation” from Romans 12:1-2. Each session was devoted to the life of a person in scripture and how they can spur us on in our faith. This camp didn’t pull any punches either. What I mean by that is that the teaching wasn’t soft, by any means. It was impactful with each lesson being anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour. And our students listened! Following each session was solid, engaging small group time as well.
Second, the singing. There was a lot of fun music. There always is at any camp. As the students entered into the auditorium before each session and rally time, the music was always blaring to the point that you could feel yourself shaking as you stood still. But when each session started, the tone completely changed to a worshipful atmosphere filled with Christ-exalting songs. Our students responded to this change in tone as well. Each student stood, singing songs that were filled with the good news of Jesus Christ and the hope of eternal life that he brings.
Third, the games. Camp should be a serious time for our students to reflect upon their lives and consider their souls before the Lord. But camp wouldn’t be camp unless you have a few games to play. Each day there were two different times for team events. There were three teams for all of the students this year. Team Grinch, Team Lorax and Team Thing 2. Let me remind you that there were 1000 students at camp, meaning that there were over 325 students per team. These games were physical too! With running, diving, and chasing, no one was leaving a game clean and unscathed. The game pictured here is called, “Steal the Bacon.” It was a nighttime water game that included some fierce competition.
In addition to these highlights, our students got to swim, play ping pong, eat lots of ice cream and make new friends. I imagine that they came home exhausted from a full week of non-stop activity. Thank you for all of your prayers and support. They hope to share more with you on Sunday.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
[And] let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
- Galatians 6:9-10
Announcements:
Congratulations!: Theodore Dove was born on Wednesday, June 11th at 4:02am to David and Faith Dove. Theo was 7lbs 2oz and 20 inches long. Join the meal train HERE.
Wedding: Nate Johnson and Rachel Martin would like to invite you to their wedding at First Baptist Church. The wedding is on Saturday, June 29th at 3:00pm with a reception to follow in the Faith Center Gym.
Annual Church Picnic: The annual church picnic potluck will begin at 5pm on Sunday, June 29th, at Mapleview Park. Isaac Neal will be smoking pulled pork for us. The church will supply the drinks. Bring a chair, a side or dessert and join us!
Men’s Study: On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, from 8:00-9:15pm, a men’s study through the book, The Measure of a Man, takes place. See Clint Blankenship for more information.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of peanut butter and jelly, spaghetti noodles and spaghetti sauce, canned soup, canned vegetables, canned tuna, boxes of macaroni and cheese, cereal, and oatmeal. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana is held at 6:30pm on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “Firm Foundations” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Isaiah in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the New Testament meets in the classroom next to the nursery. You can find more information HERE.
Giving
To Give Online, Go HERE.
You can also mail your offering to: 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030
Home Groups
Home Groups typically meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. Please contact Pastor Michael if you would like to join a Home Group. You can find more information HERE.
Prayer
An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE.
Prepare for Sunday
Guide for Worship can be found HERE.
Worship Service
Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-4 years is available during the worship hour.
Livestream
Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.
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Sunday School
Children and Youth Sunday School take place at 9:15am on Sunday mornings.
Ages 0-2 and 3–k meet in the nursery suite.
Grades 1-3rd meet upstairs in U-5.
Grades 4th-6th meet upstairs in U-6.
Grades 7th-12th meet downstairs in the youth room.