Veterans Day Chapel

South Merrimack Christian Academy will be holding its Veterans Day Chapel on Monday, November 11, at 9:00am, in the multipurpose room, all veterans and active duty servicemembers are invited to attend. Uniform is encouraged, but not required.

Schedule
8:00-8:30 a.m. — Arrival & Registration
8:30-9:30 a.m. — Session 1
9:30-9:45 a.m. — Break
9:45-10:45 a.m. — Session 2
10:45-11:00 a.m. — Break
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. — Q&A with Mark Farnham

Sessions
Session 1—Every Believer Confident—First Peter 3:15-16 calls every believer to effectively engage unbelievers with the truth of the Christian faith. But is that feasible? Yes! The phrase “give an answer” or “make a defense” is the Greek word for apologetics. So, how do we make apologetics accessible to ordinary Christians who didn’t go to Bible college or seminary? This session shows how every Christian can effectively engage unbelievers with the gospel in their daily lives.

Session 2—How Eastern Thought Has Infiltrated the West (and the Church)—Words, such as “mindfulness,” and practices like yoga, manifesting, grounding, and using crystals have become commonplace, not only in our country but also among Christians. Many believers are unaware of the Eastern religious roots of new ideas that promise health, healing, and mental health. This session exposes the religious roots of seemingly non-religious practices and presents the Christian counterparts that bring true blessing.

Our Speaker
Mark Farnham is the Founder and Director of Apologetics for the Church. Mark has been teaching Apologetics in local churchs for almost twenty years. His study of Apologetics has opened doors to interact with all kinds of people. He is an engaging speaker who combines simple, clear explanations with gripping personal illustrations from fascinating encounters with nonbelievers of all kinds.

Mark served for seven years as a senior pastor in the very skeptical environment of New England. He understands the frustration of trying so many “Come and See” events with little apparent fruit. By training church members to confidently “Go and Tell,” apologetics strengthens the faith and witness of the entire church. His training seminars are aimed at ordinary church members who want to become prepared and confident to share their faith with anyone they meet.

Mark is the director of the Master of Arts in Christian Apologetics program at Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary in Lancaster, PA. Mark earned a PhD in Apologetics from Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He holds a Master of Theology degree in New Testament from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and a Master of Divinity degree from Calvary Baptist Seminary. He is the author of Every Believer Confident: Apologetics for the Ordinary Christian (Deep River, 2019), and coauthor of Talking About Ethics: A Conversational Approach to Moral Dilemmas (Kregel, 2021) and Talking About Worldviews: A Conversational Approach to Philosophical Questions (Kregel, forthcoming).

Save the date for our fall Children’s Clothing Closet Event on Friday, September 27, from 3:00-6:00pm and Saturday, September 28, from 9:00am to 2:00pm. If you would like to volunteer, contact Renee Hebert.

Save the date for our Ministry Fair on Sunday, September 15, beginning at 10:00am, after the Sunday school hour. The Ministry Fair will take place in the multipurpose room before and after service.

Please invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers to join us for a Saturday morning of fellowship and enrichment.  We will enjoy breakfast, an encouraging testimony from Kirsten Bouchoc, and helpful seminars on intentional parenting, serving those with food sensitivities, car maintenance, or leading with Christian grace in the secular workplace. 

Please sign up at the Connection Desk or email Christina.Stark@mvbc.org with your choice of two seminars.

Join us for Believer’s Baptism at Wasserman Park on Sunday, September 1 at 3:00pm. If you are interested in believer’s baptism, contact the Church Office.

Join us for breakfast during the Sunday School hour, from 8:45-10:00am. Bring two breakfast items two share. If you would like to help, contact Andrew Higgins.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

M/S Mount Washington - Daytime Scenic Tour from Weirs Beach (2.5 hours)
Saturday, August 10, 2024

We will depart from MVBC at 7:30 a.m. and return around 3:30 p.m.
We plan to arrive at Weirs Beach at 9:30 a.m. for the 10:00 a.m. cruise departure.
Pack a bagged lunch to have a picnic after the cruise.
Group rate cost: $37.00 per person

Details to sign up and reserve your ticket for the cruise are available at the Connections Desk or the Church Office.
Sign up by July 28 - Payment due at time of registration.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

Young adults, please join us around the grill on Friday, June 28, for a time of fun and fellowship with one another! For more information or to get connected contact Pastor Aaron Louie.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

We will have the American Red Cross at our church on June 25 for a blood drive. To give blood, sign up at redcrossblood.org, and at the red box in the upper right corner enter “MVBChurch.” Thank you for donating!

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

This summer, join us at a different park every Thursday for fun and encouraging conversation. Pack a picnic lunch, invite a friend, and watch the kids play together while we get to know each other moms better.

Join us for a picnic after service! Please bring 2 side dishes to share and a lawn chair. To volunteer with set up or clean up, please contact Andrew and Samantha Higgins.

Register here for the Men’s Conference!

Children ages 4 through grade 6 are welcome to participate!
Contact AWANA Director at awana@mvbc.org for more information.