Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. - from Luke 5:17-26

Witness makes Jesus known in Christ-sharing relationships.

These men who carry a man who is paralyzed are determined that this man on a mat would see Jesus.

They lower him through the tiles of the roof when the house is full. Are we committed to removing whatever obstacles stand between our friends meeting the healing and forgiveness we meet in Jesus?

Christ-sharing relationships take time, but alongside their gentleness is a boldness that Jesus is so good, how could we not want our friends to encounter him? Jesus's response to the man reveals that Christ is more than a good teacher or miraculous healer: he is the One who does what God alone can do.

In 2025-26, FBCM's Witness goal is "to make known what God has done." FBCM builds Christ-sharing relationships with people in Muncie and beyond to spread the good news." We will do that through engaged membership, local partnership, and kingdom citizenship.

Read more at https://www.fbcmuncie.org/blog

Events

Are you excited for a new ministry year? We are! Join us for lunch after worship on September 7!  Lunch will be catered while we all gather to hear exciting updates about what God's doing at FBCM and in our community this year, and how you can join in on this good, holy work. Register for your lunch on Church Center.

Worship

Handbells choir practice will resume on Wednesday, September 3, at 6:40 p.m. Looking forward to a great season!

An interim position job description has been prepared and is being circulated among
university representatives and musicians. In their third meeting, the team put together a
permanent position job description to be reviewed by the pastors.

Anyone who knows of an interested candidate should contact Loraine Garrett or Robin
Rybolt at worship@fbcmuncie.org.

Outreach

FBCM is looking for volunteers for a congregational care network program sponsored by Indiana University Health. This is a phone service offered at no charge to people who are isolated and/or have feelings of loneliness. The volunteers known as connectors will donate one hour per week for 12 weeks of conversation. Listen to the other person‘s names and concerns, and help them with other means of assistance to prepare for this. A training session will be held at the church as soon as we have enough available people. We need a minimum of six people to start this program. If you feel led to volunteer, contact Dana Davis.

The need for food pantry supplies for the Muncie Mission is great. We are collecting food and hygiene items in a collection basket at the Welcome Center. You can also donate by shopping their Amazon Wishlist. Let's continue to give.

Giving

Pastoral Care

Pastors Jonathan and Kendall are available to meet with you! To schedule a pastoral care visit with the pastors, call the church office (765-284-7749) or click on the links (in yellow) below to sign up electronically.  

Youth Ministry

It's a new school year, which means we are bringing on the new Youth year! FBCM will host weekly Youth For Christ Club Nights on Wednesdays at 7:17 p.m. This will take the place of our previous Sunday evening topic studies. Come ready for a free dinner, group games, a devotional, and some breakout groups for discussion and fun! Pick up will be at 8:45 p.m. This fall will be a slow "soft launch" of Club Night, with more to come in the Spring. See the Moose's Message for a full description of events and the Fall calendar!

Please read the youth news in The Moose's Message.

Children's Ministry

If your children have been involved in learning our two handbell songs this summer, then your children should be at Sunday morning rehearsals at 9:30 a.m. on August 24. This will be the final rehearsal before the students lead worship for the first time on August 24, 2025. 

You can find the latest children's ministry updates in the children's newsletter.

Select the image above to view the prayer list. As children of God, we are called to pray for each other. Many in our congregation and around the world need your prayers. If you have any updates or additions to these prayer concerns, please get in touch with the church office (765-284-7749) or you can e-mail info[at] fbcmuncie.org.

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