Mill Creek Baptist Church

09/08/2026

Saturday, September 12th our food pantry will be open to give you a helping hand from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. There will be a variety of nonperishable items plus meat, eggs, butter, and other items. We look forward to seeing you and sharing God’s bounty with you.
Deuteronomy 15:11b "You shall open wide your hand to your brother to the needy and to the poor, in your land."

09/08/2026

Bible study will start up next Tuesday the 15 @ 6:00 PM.
We are Continueing out study of Peter and Jude.
Hope you can join us!! Have a good day!!!

09/07/2026

The congregation was asked to think of their first job, the worst thing they had to do at work, and the best job they ever had. Several members of the congregation shared what some of their experiences in the work field. Pastor Apryl then began her message on labor and how the Hebrew meaning of the word is to serve and worship and how in Genesis 2:15-19 man was to work in the garden. Throughout the Bible we find many references about work:
1) Labor/work is a gift from God. God created work and it's a privilage to work. Work is in your perspective.
2) We are to work diligently and with integrity and do so with our whole heart and be working for God.
3) God provides for us through our labor, giving us what we need. Our jobs can effect not only our families but those around us.
4) Balancing work and rest is very important. We need to keep the sabbath and keep it holy.
5) Work is a means to bless others - family, God's house, and others.
6) Labor for eternal rewards - the hope of being with Jesus and to be able to talk about how good God has been with you.
7) Avoid being idol - we are to provide for our families and others.
Work is a gift and we should not forget our trials in life but honor God with our lives as we move forward. Instead of saying, "I have to do this," we should say, "I get to do this." Watch how your attitude can change your perspective. With God we "get" to work, to rest, and to play.

08/30/2026

Today for worship service we had a hymn sing. We began the praise and worship with the hymn "How Great Thou Art". During part of the service praise God sightings were shared from the week. It was a good time to be with one another praising and worshiping in song! May you each have a blessed week.

08/23/2026

Today we were blessed with the return of a member who has been dealing with a medical issue and by two guests.
Pastor Apryl's message was from 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, the prayer of Jabez. In this passage about Jabez, we find that he was more honorable than his brothers and that he requested four things of the Lord.
First he asked that the Lord bless him. What are your blessings? They are salvation in the Lord, your family, security of your home and job and remember that there are others who look as what we have as great blessings because they do not have what we do.
Second, Jabez asked that the Lord enlarge his borders. We think of the physical land that they had been promised in the land of Cannan. Jabez also wanted to be able to tell others about the Lord and to bring people to know the Lord. Jabez even had groups of people who told about God to make new disciples for the Lord.
Third, Jabez asked that the Lord's hand would be with him. Jabez knew that God needs to do the leading. Joshua 4:24 says, He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the Lord is powerful and so that you might always fear the Lord your God.”
Fourth, Jabez asked the Lord to keep him from harm/evil that he may not cause pain. We need to pray like Jabez prayed to keep him safe so that he would be able to do what God wanted him to do. God granted Jabez's requests. From this we find 1) God loves everyone and wants to reach all people. We are to be God's hands and feet and need to be in prayer for God to strengthen us. 2) God uses pain - pain is part of our story. God uses the trials we go through, what happens to us, to allow our tests to become our testimony. 3) God answers prayers - sometimes no, or yes, or not yet, or maybe by shutting a door. God reminds us we need to ask for help. We need to pray, ask God for protection, and do as God asks of us.

08/16/2026

Pastor Apryl shared a special back-to-school message with the congregation, encouraging us to make prayer a priority as we enter a new school year. She reminded us to pray for our students, teachers, bus drivers, administrators, and everyone who plays a role in our schools and communities.

Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, Pastor Apryl reminded us that these young men had a strong sense of who they were and, more importantly, a strong foundation in their relationship with God. Even when they faced major changes—from their names and surroundings to the food they were expected to eat—they continued to lean on and trust in God.

Through a meaningful illustration, we were reminded that our students will encounter many different people throughout the school year. Some may become lifelong friends, while others may challenge their faith or values, and some may be broken. But when we have a strong foundation in the Lord, we can remain faithful, stand firm in who God has called us to be, and continue to show His love to those around us.

As we begin this new school year, may we surround our students, teachers, and school communities in prayer and encourage our young people to stand strong in their faith, just as Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego did.

08/09/2026

Did you see God in your week? Do you know God has a plan in all He does? Pastor Apryl's message was from John 2:1-11, Jesus turning water into wine. Mary, the mother of Jesus, the disciples and Jesus were at a wedding in Cana when the wine ran out. The fact that Jesus was there at the wedding shows as a reminder that we should always invite Jesus in. As we read through the events we see that Mary told Jesus the wine had run out and Jesus asks what He should do as His time had not yet come. However, Mary tells the servant that they are to do whatever Jesus asks them to do. As we read verse 4 we see there is a change in the relationship between Mary and Jesus: Jesus is no longer just her son but her Savior as He had been baptized by John the Baptist at this point. Jesus tells the servants to fill the water jugs (can hold 20-30 gallons) to the brim. Once they are full Jesus tells them to draw some and take it to the master of the feast. The Master of the feast they took some to the bridegroom saying that others serve the cheap wine last but he had saved the best wine to serve last. Jesus followed the order of how things were to take place by having the master of the feast taste it. It is important to note that Jesus did not add anything to the water but transformed it. Just as He transforms us when we accept Him as our Savior - nothing is added, He transforms and uses us. Jesus did not broadcast what He had done and only the servants, Mary, and Jesus knew what He had done by transforming the water to wine.
This is a reminder to us that when we have invited Jesus into our lives He always shows up on time, even though we sometimes need prompting by the Holy Spirit. By doing what we should we will be blessed by Jesus as His servant. Being Jesus' servant is a two fold blessing: one of participation and one of results. Our challenge is to bring Jesus into our lives each day to see those blessings - for He will show up! Believe, love, and serve to the brim!

08/04/2026

Saturday, August 8th our food pantry will be open to give you a helping hand from 9:30 - 10:30 AM. There will be a variety of nonperishable items plus meat, eggs, butter, and other items. We look forward to seeing you and sharing God’s bounty.
Deuteronomy 15:11b "You shall open wide your hand to your brother to the needy and to the poor, in your land."

08/02/2026