Men's Fellowship BBQ

MBC MEN'S FELLOWSHIP BBQ
Good food. Real conversations. Stronger friendships.

• Saturday, October 10
• 3-5 PM
• Fairfax Rod and Gun Club

Connect with men from every generation and enjoy an afternoon of food, fellowship, and community.
No shooting activities will take place during this event.

Contact Mitch Meyers - mitchm2@aol.com

New Men's Study Beginning October 3

What does it take to live with courage when life feels uncertain?

Join the MBC Men's Fellowship as we begin Unbreakable Courage, a six-session study by Max Lucado that explores the life of Elijah, and the timeless truths God provides for navigating difficult times.

Whether you're facing personal challenges, seeking deeper spiritual growth, or simply looking to connect with other men, this study offers practical encouragement rooted in Scripture.

Meeting Details
Begins Saturday, October 3 (Meet on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month)
 9:00 AM at the Metz Center

Coffee and light breakfast items are provided.
All men are welcome.

For more information, contact Mitch Meyers at mitchm2@aol.com.

New Bible Study on the Names of God

Do you know who God is—and who He calls you to be?

This fall, MBC Women are exploring the names of God through an 8-session Bible study: The Names of God by Kristi McLelland, Caroline Saunders, Blair Linne, Jennifer Rothschild, Kelly Minter, and Elizabeth Woodson.

Together, we’ll look at the names of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and discover how knowing God more deeply can shape the way we live and walk with Him.

Join us for one of two study times:

• Tuesday Mornings: 9:30–11:30 AM — Room 209
• Tuesday Evenings: 7:00–8:30 PM — Parlor

Manassas Baptist Church, 8800 Sudley Rd., Manassas, VA

Come for one study time or the other—there’s a place for you! You can still join the group. Just email Uma at uma@mbcnova.org.

“Lord, our Lord, how magnificent is your name throughout the earth!” ~ Psalm 8:1

Note: Promo graphic is from 2026 Lifeway Women.

Men, it's time to reconnect, recharge, and be encouraged.

Join us for the MBC Men's Fellowship Fall Kickoff as we gather for great food, meaningful fellowship, and a powerful message that will challenge and inspire you.

Helping Men Encounter Jesus—and Live So Others See Him

Join us for an interactive look at seeing Jesus up close and personal in the Gospels—and how we, as men, can live in a way that helps others see Him through us. Come for breakfast, stay for the discussion, and leave with a clearer vision for how to follow Jesus and make Him visible in your everyday life.

This is an experience you won’t want to miss! 

Theme
Rooted: Growing Together in Christ

Date
Thursday, August 27
7:00–8:30 p.m.

Guest speaker
Esther Shin

Location
Metz, MBC

Ladies, join us for a special evening of worship,
fun, refreshments, and an encouraging
message from our speaker.

We can't wait to see you! Please
register by visiting https://mbcnova.subspla.sh/mm6zpk7

*Childcare available upon request.

The Food Pantry is collecting school supplies July 12–26. Drop off donations at assigned tables on Sundays or at the church building during office hours through July 26.

ITEMS NEEDED

• Pencils
• 24-Pack Crayons
• Glue Sticks
• Spiral 1-Subject Notebooks
• Scissors
• Pack of Loose Leaf Paper
• Eraser Toppers
• Composition Notebooks (Wide Ruled and College Ruled)
• Black, Blue, and Red Pens
• Colored Pencils
• Highlighters
• Page Dividers
• 3x5 Index Cards
• Small Sticky Notes
• Plastic 2-Pocket Folders

Summer Music Camp – our 39th year!
Camp musical: “Rescue in the Night”
August 3 - 7 from 9 am-12 noon
Age 4 – grade 8

Songs, drama parts, puppets, chimes, crafts, choreography and fun!

Registration is open now (closes on July 27)
Only $60 for 1st child in family – sliding scale

Link to register: https://mbcnova.subspla.sh/b7gb4mr

Join Us Thursday, April 30, at Texas Roadhouse in Manassas, VA, for a Student Ministry fundraiser to help our students with activity expenses. Download and print the flyer below to present to your server between 3 pm and 10 pm, and 10% of your meal will be donated to our Student Ministry. We'll be at a table at the front, so stop by and say hi!

Thinking about becoming a member at MBC? We’d love to invite you to our next Connexions Class!

Connexions is the starting point for membership—where you’ll learn more about who we are, what we believe, and how you can get connected and involved.

Our next Connexions Class will be held on Sunday, July 19th at 12:30pm in the Parlor (Sanctuary Building – Main Floor). If you cannot attend the July class, there will be a couple more opportunities to attend: September 20th and November 15th. 

Snacks will be provided!

If you're interested in attending, please email Pat Mackey at pat@mbcnova.org to sign up.

We’d love to help you take your next step at MBC!

This Spring, we're sending care packages to our college students — filled with encouragement notes, prayer, and treats — to remind them they are loved and supported by their church family.

How to get involved:
Sign up a student to receive a package
Write notes of encouragement
Donate shelf-stable snacks or small non-fragile goodies
Help pack the packages

Important Dates:
April 5 – Sign up & volunteer deadline: link.mbcnova.org/PnPSprng26
April 8 – Donations due (drop off at the church office)

Donations should be non-perishable and non-fragile — no liquids or anything that could melt in shipping. Shipping cost donations are also welcome.

No matter how far away they are, let's remind our students they're still close to our hearts. Questions? Contact Kris at kris@mbcnova.org.

Join us, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025, at one or both of our evening services. Parking is available at both locations, making it easy to attend.

We will have our Family Service at 5:00 pm in the Worship Center at the Manassas City Community Center, located at 8730 Sudley Road.

Our Traditional service will be at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary at the church building located at 8800 Sudley Road.

We look forward to celebrating the birth of our savior, Jesus, with you, as your presence makes this special occasion meaningful for our community!

As part of the Branch of Love Program for Christmas of 2025, Manassas Baptist Church (MBC) teamed up with several other local churches to make Christmas brighter for 203 children of inmates incarcerated at the Prince William – Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (ADC). MBC provided gifts for 34 of these children. All were delivered by 12/21/2025.

Besides the gifts that you provided, both children and guardians received handmade hats from the gifted people of Crafts for Christ. Thank you, Ellen Miller, Sharon Potter, Bill Miller, and Elysa Earle. Hand-made frogs, pigs, and Teddy Bears provided by members of the KFC Class and aprons provided by Donna Waller.

We’d also like to thank Ernie Newland and his UPS store, located across from the hospital, for his help in the shipping of gifts to 13 children and their 5 guardians.

Thanks to Maritza Neuman for her translation and delivery assistance to the families that spoke Spanish.

Thanks also to those who helped financially to fund some of the Bibles, books, gifts, and shipping.

Besides the children’s gifts, each guardian received an NIV Study Bible (NVI for Spanish-speaking), a Walmart gift card, treats, and Christian DVDs and/or Christian Books that could be shared with the children. The picture to the right shows these gifts.

Most guardians were typically not expecting to raise these children (especially alone), and the children were typically not expecting to have their parent(s) with them for Christmas. Some children were blessed to have loving grandparents and other relatives who stepped up to nurture another generation. You made Christmas brighter for these children who did nothing to cause the change in their circumstances.

The age of this year’s children ranged from 6 months to 15 years. Twelve children lived in Manassas. The remaining 22 children lived in Aldie=1; Alexandria=5; Culpeper=2; Front Royal=2; Martinsburg, WV=4; Midland=1; Spotsylvania=2; Triangle=2; Woodbridge=3.

Thank you for all that you did to help this year!

May 2026 be full of God’s Blessings and Presence for you and yours!

Wayne & Karen Gorsuch

Starting on Jan. 3, 2026, the Men's Fellowship will begin a new study series taken from the book of James. In The Book of James For Men, author and speaker Vince Miller explores vital spiritual elements essential to men of all ages and stages of life. This book-and-video-based study addresses the challenging issues we all encounter and teaches us to face them head-on in a godly way.

The Men's Fellowship meets on the first and third Saturday of each month, starting at 7:30 am and ending promptly at 8:30 am. We meet in the Metz Center, which is located beneath the chapel. Please get in touch with Mitch Meyers for further information at mensgroup@mbcnova.org.

Announcing BRANCH OF LOVE for Christmas 2025: You can make a real difference in a child’s life this Christmas.

The Branch of Love program provides Christmas gifts to children of those incarcerated at the local jail (The Prince William – Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center) and shares the Gospel message with Guardians:

The Branch of Love program is led by the local Good News Global Ministry chaplain. Last year, the program supported 322 children.

For more information: Contact Wayne or Karen Gorsuch (703-368-7620) or refer to the information in the folder at the following link: 2025 MBC Branch of Love Information.

This fall, we want to bless our college students and remind them that they are loved and supported by their church family. Through Fall Pack and Pray, we’ll be sending care packages filled with notes of encouragement, prayer, and mail-safe snacks to let them know they are in our hearts.
How you can get involved:

• Sign up a student to receive a package
• Write notes of encouragement
• Donate mail-safe snacks and treats
• Help pack the care packages

Important Dates:

• October 20 – Deadline to sign up and volunteer using this form: https://link.mbcnova.org/FallPnP2025
• October 22 – Donations due (drop off at the church office)

Let’s come together to remind our students that no matter how far away they may be, they are still close to our hearts.
For more information, please contact Kris Callaway at kris@mbcnova.org

Families of kids and youth are invited to join us after church on August 24, 2025, for food and fellowship.

We will have a time to recognize all our kids who are promoting to their next grade level for Sunday School and Bible Study, as well as hear about our upcoming ministry plans.

Please let us know who will be attending and how many so that we can get a headcount for food by signing up at https://link.mbcnova.org/lvluplunch2025. 

July 21-25 from 9 am-12 noon
Age 4 – grade 8

Presenting:

Singing, crafts, chimes, puppets, choreography, drama workshop + fun!
Use this link: https://link.mbcnova.org/2025MusicCamp

Questions? Contact Becky at becky@mbcnova.org
or call the church office.

On June 7th at 3:oo pm join us for a delightful afternoon of fellowship, faith, and fun at our Ladies Tea Party! This year's theme is Spill the T.E.A. – Truth as we Encourage one Another. Come ready to relax and refresh your spirit as we enjoy catered refreshments, a wide variety of beverages (including options for non-tea drinkers), and a beautiful time of community.

Event Highlights:

• Catered food and beverages
• Door prizes and games
• Photo booth fun
• Worship and devotional
• Teacups and saucers provided (bring your own if you’d like!)

Whether you're a regular tea drinker or just love a good get-together, this event is for ladies of all ages. It will be held in The Metz, and we can't wait to see you there!

Want free admission? If you have an eye for decorating, consider becoming a Table Host! Email Teresa Howe at teresa@mbcnova.org for more details.

Tickets are limited — RSVP by May 25th to reserve your spot!

On June 8th, MBC will celebrate all the graduates of 2025 (and winter of 2024) at both services. We want to present our High School, College, Master's, and Doctorate degrees to the church in their caps and Gowns!

Please contact kris@mbcnova.org BEFORE MAY 26th.

Provide the name of your graduate, their school name, and the name of the diploma or degree.

We gladly accept donations of small, new, or gently used toys, LEGO blocks, school supplies, and other kid-friendly items for children ages 6 to 12. Please mark your donations with ‘New York’ and place them in the white bin labeled ‘New York Missions,’ located in the donation area next to the City's main office in the Rock building. If you prefer to contribute financially, your donation will help sponsor students or cover project expenses. For more information, please contact Karina Chan at karina@mbcnova.org.

Bless our College Students and let them know they're in our hearts!  We want the church to send notes of encouragement, as well as small mail-safe snacks.

If you want to sign up a student, volunteer to write notes, pack, and donate, please use this form: https://link.mbcnova.org/Spring-2025-PnP.

Donations can be dropped off at the church office before April 24. Please contact kris@mbcnova.org for more info!