12 for 12
Praise The Lord! As of February 26th there are 23 people praying alongside our church!
Thank you for praying — below are recent praises, prayer requests, and some victories.
MVGBC Prayer Requests
Need Salvation
Cyrus Bryant, age 5
Leslie
Anna
Pray for Visitors
Pray that The Lord sends us husband/father who wants to lead his family
Ashley, Donald, Jeremy, Karen, Nathan, Nathaniel, Teresa
Worship and Music
Pray for a pianist to accompany our Sunday morning worship services
Finances
Pray for provision for God’s work to continue
Pray for a vehicle for Pastor Justin and his family
Praises
12 for 12
23 people have agreed to pray alongside us!
Saints are praying in California, Ohio, Tennessee, and Virginia
Those praying represent a variety of denominations such as: Baptist, Evangelical Free Church of America, Evangelical Friends Church International, First Church of God, and United Methodist Church
Pop-Up Art Gallery
Over 35 people attended the Pop-Up gallery
The gallery was well received and there is already conversation about holding another show — possibly in the Autumn
We met multiple new families as a result of this event!
Personal Connections
Personal connections are increasing right now
Pastor Justin has made lots of new connections recently and is also reconnecting with folks
A Financial Praise!
The telephone company has a easement on church property
At the church’s request, the telephone company recently donated $6,000 in connection with upkeep of the easement!
Current Services
Sunday Morning Worship
Pastor Justin is preaching a 3 week sermon series on The Great Commission (February 22nd-March 8th)
Text: Mathew 28:16-20
Sunday Evening Bible Study
Pastor Justin is teaching through 2 Corinthians
We are currently in chapter 6
Youth Group
Pastor Justin is teaching through Proverbs
2/25/2026 text — Proverbs 3:1-6
Lambkins Class
Pastor Justin is teaching the Lambkins about the important fathers in the book of Genesis
Recent lessons include: 1. Adam, father of sin 2. Noah, a new father 3. Abraham, father of faith 4. Isaac, son of promise 5. Jacob, overcoming father 6. Joseph, father of provision and 7. Judah, transformed father
Upcoming Events
Game Night
March 6th, 2026 at 7pm
12 people attended our last game night including community members who do not attend church
Rural Life Sunday
May 3rd, 2026
This event is in conjunction with the Ohio State Grange
Grange Members from across the state may attend our morning worship service
Guest Speaker
Tentatively scheduled for Mid May
Guest Speaker: Ron Reffett who is twice widowed
Topic — A saint’s testimony of remarkable joy and peace that passes understanding in the face of grief and death
Meadowside Playground
The playground opened August 1st, 2025
This Spring we need to make improvements to the new playground, including installation of an embankment slide
We plan to continue promoting the playground to the community
There will be ongoing maintenance needs including the purchase of a new pushmower