This Week (September 9-15)                                                                         2nd Tuesday Lunch - Tuesday, September 10th - 12:00 Noon - Lunch followed by a Labor Day Trivia Game - Point Person: Barb Harville, moharvillefamily@aol.com Prayer Ministry - Tuesday, September 10th - 1:30 p.m. - All are welcome to join us for this week's discussion topic, how Christians can pray for Israel. - Point Person: Catherine Shanahan, catherine@mwlocustgrove.com Chancel Choir- Wednesday September 11th - 6:29 p.m. - It's not too late to join. If you love to sing come join us! - Point Person: Jim Johnson, midwaymo@ymail.com Men's Bible Study Begins- Thursday, September 12th - 6:00 p.m. - The group will be starting with Acts 1 - Point Person: Ben Lee, ben@mwlocustgrove.com Coming Up                                                                             Midway Students Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction - Sunday, September 22nd at 5:00 p.m. for an evening of delicious food, heartfelt stories, and a bit of friendly competition at the Midway Students Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction! For just $10, you can enjoy a mouthwatering spaghetti dinner with all the trimmings while supporting our youth ministry. Tickets are available in the office or from any Midway Student on Sunday mornings. During the evening, our students will share highlights and testimonies from their transformative Summer Mission Trip. Come hear about the impact they've made and the experiences that have shaped their faith. Don't miss the Silent Auction, featuring the nearly famous desserts of Middle Missouri! It's the perfect chance to indulge your sweet tooth while supporting a great cause. Mark your calendars, invite your friends, and come out for a night of fellowship and fun. Save the date, and we can't wait to see you there! - Point Person: Ben Lee, ben@mwlocustgrove.com Gorgeous Girls Lunch & Shopping - Monday, September 23rd - 10:30 a.m. - meet at the church - Fulton Wurst Haus/Shopping in the Brick District - contact Kathy Koehler to RSVP and arrange carpool rides - Point Person: Kathy Koehler, kkoehler1976@gmail.com Prayer Ministry Film Night - Tuesday, September 24th - 6:00 p.m. - at the church- We will watch the critically acclaimed film, The War Room, which focuses on the power of intercessory prayer. All are welcome. Click this link for details. - Point Person: Catherine Shanahan, catherine@mwlocustgrove.com Give Back Day at Fisher House for Veterans - Friday, September 27th, MLGC is scheduled to serve the evening meal at the Fisher House - 5:00-7:00 p.m. The Fisher House is located in the parking lot of the Veterans Hospital in Columbia. We will prepare the food there. We need  4-6 volunteers to help prepare the food. If you would like to volunteer, or are interested in purchasing items for the meal or giving a monetary donation, please contact the Point Person: Sherri Perry, sherrileaperry@gmail.com Save the Date for our Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 27th - 3:30-6:30 p.m. - Point Person: Shayla Roop, sroop@cpsk12.org Save the Date for the Midway Prayer Walk - Saturday November 9th - 9:00 a.m. - Point Person: Jessica Kempf, Jessica@weichertft.com Small Group Sign-up We are excited to offer a variety of small groups to help deepen your faith and foster church connections. These small groups provide a welcoming space for meaningful discussions, prayer, and support as we grow together in our spiritual journey. To participate, please sign up by clicking this link to reserve your spot and ensure that each group remains intimate and engaging. Whether you’re new to the church or a long-time member, joining a small group is a wonderful way to build relationships and enrich your spiritual life. We look forward to growing in faith together! - Point Person: Laurel Groh, LaurelSommer@gmail.com Visitors & New Members 2nd Sunday Get Acquainted Time - Sunday, October 13th - an informal time for guests to get to know our leadership team. Look for the red banner in the fellowship hall. This is a great Sunday to invite guests! Scripture Reference for Sunday, September 15 John 7: 53 - 8:11 Weekly Opportunities Midway Sprouts/Kids - Sundays 10:30 a.m. - Point Person: Shayla Roop Midway Students - Sundays  4:00-6:00 p.m. - Point Person: Ben Lee Women’s Bible Study - Sundays 4:45 p.m. - Point Person: Erin White Lunch at the Hotel - Wednesdays 12:00 Noon - Point Person: Ben Lee Chancel Choir - Wednesdays  6:29 p.m. - Point Person: Jim Johnson “Sew”cial Sisters - Thursdays 10:00 a.m. - Point Person: Beth Luetjen Men’s Bible Study - Thursdays 6:00 p.m. - Point Person: Ben Lee Gorgeous Girls Lunch - 4th Mondays  11:00 a.m. - Point Person: Kathy Koehler Second Tuesday Lunch - 2nd Tuesdays 12:00 Noon - Point Person: Barb Harville Prayer Ministry - 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 1:30 p.m. - Point Person: Catherine S Small Groups - Various Days and Times - Point Person: Laurel Groh MLG Administrative Council Members Jerry Wirth - Louise Stanley - Erin White - Tony Martin - Jim Johnson - Barb Harville - Jessica Kempf - Shayla Roop - Mary Scott - Kevin Yaeger - Sherri Perry - Kelley Frink - Barry Stoll - Kathy Hughes Ways to Connect: Website:  www.mwlocustgrove.com Email:  info@mwlocustgrove.com Facebook:  @mwlocustgrove YouTube:  mwlocustgrove