- Later this month, our current sermon series on the Gospel of Mark will be coming to an end. Pastor Matt will be starting a new series through the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel. To help us benefit from this upcoming series, our May Book of the Month is the ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal for 1 & 2 Samuel. Use it to take notes during the sermon and to write down your reflections through the week. We have 10 copies available for $5 each, so please pick one up at the Welcome Center.

- Vacation Bible School is a month away! To give us a preview of what our kids have to look forward to June 2nd to the 6th, our church's VBS Roundup will be taking place TODAY after church. We encourage everyone to come and enjoy. You won't want to miss our official launch in preparing for this year's VBS!

- We will also be having our monthly church prayer meeting after the VBS Roundup today at 1:30 pm. Let's begin praying together for our VBS, the conversion of our children, and other ministry opportunities.

- This Wednesday is Connect night for Junior and Senior High aged students from 5:30-8 pm. Dinner will be served.

- Next Sunday, May 12th, is Mother's Day! We want to celebrate our mothers and thank them for their faithful service to our families. So we will have a small gift, refreshments, and a space prepared for your family to take a quick photo. Let's rejoice in the Lord's blessings of our moms!

- The Reformed Baptist Network has just released their May Missionary Prayer Guide. Please pick one up at the welcome center for daily prayers from around the world to use in your personal devotions and family worship.

- Our sermon today comes from Mark 15:40-47. Our bulletin is available on our web site, mvbaptist.church/bulletin . On our web site, you can submit prayer requests and give. You may worship through giving by placing your offering in the plates between the double doors just after worship.

- Prior to today’s sermon, as part of our corporate confession of sin and assurance of pardon, we will take the Lord’s Supper. Elements are stacked in two small cups in the plates that will be passed by our elders and deacons. Remember that communion is for baptized believers in good standing with their local church. If you are not, refrain from taking communion today. We want to proclaim the gospel in everything we do today. We want everyone here to be moved to the gospel. Our elders stand ready, eager, to talk with you about the gospel.