Greetings!

My name is Jeff Banks and I’m the Senior Pastor at Monument Bible Church. God is at work here in the panhandle of Nebraska and we are excited to be part of what He is doing.  Monument is a close church family with a deep love for one another and for our community. Our church includes people from all walks of life and varying experiences. We have a diversity of ages from children, young adults, newly married, mid-lifers, empty nesters and senior saints! I hope you will come visit us and discover the love of God and the love of our church family as we carry out our mission of making dedicated followers of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, love and share all for the glory of God!

Pastor Jeff Banks

Information

Join us this weekend, or contact us with the information below. We'd love to hear from you!

Worship Service
SUNDAY | 10:45 am

Church Office
TUESDAY-FRIDAY | 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
​308.632.4099
mbc@monumentbiblechurch.com

Location
4124 Ave I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

 When you visit:
Our desire is that you feel welcome when you visit us on Sunday mornings. Come in your jeans or dress up if that is what you feel comfortable in. The important thing is that you are able to connect and take your next step of faith. You can expect practical and in-depth teaching from the bible (we are passionate about communicating God's Word!) and a worship style that is a blend of contemporary worship music and a hymn or two.  Our service lasts about an hour and twenty minutes. Currently, nursery and children's church are available for kids up to age 5.  When you visit, there are two primary entrances to our building, both on the east side. The doors at the north end are closest to the sanctuary. We hope to see you there!

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Sunday Mornings

We desire to live a life of worship, both inside and outside the walls of the church. Together, we worship God on Sunday Mornings through preaching, teaching, singing, praying and celebrating baptism and communion. As individuals, we strive to glorify God as we live out our lives at home, work, church and the world. rify God as we live out our lives at home, work, church and the world.

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A Church Family

​As a growing church, we are committed to keeping a sense of connection and family in order that we may know one another's needs and be able to encourage one another in the faith.  Check our our events calendar or read our monthly "Monument Messenger" to see what's coming up. You are welcome anytime!

NEWS and EVENTS

Kids

​We love kids! At Monument, we have teachers and leaders who want to help kids discover and embrace a growing relationship with Christ. Through Children's Bible Fellowship, AWANA and special events, your child will be nurtured along in their faith.

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Students

IGNITE Youth is Monument's youth program for students 7th-12th grade. The IGNITE leadership team loves students and desires to see them flourish in their faith. You will find an emphasis on God's word, as well as relationship building and a ton of fun!

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​Adults

We want to encourage adults to worship, grow, love and share, all for the glory of God! Classes and small groups, as well as ministries for men and women are offered on a regular basis. We invite you to take that next step and join us!

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Reaching Out

Partnering with missions within our community and beyond, is an important part of ministry at Monument. We are committed to being a body of believers who are engaged with the missionaries we send out and support in order that we might be part of reaching a world that desperately needs Jesus.

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M​onument Bible Church exists to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, love and share all for the glory of God!

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View this email in your browser June 2021 Monument Family, Greetings! June has arrived and I’m looking forward to the warmth and beauty of the summer months. We think about and talk about summer in various ways. This season is known by a lot of different names—i.e. “the dog days of summer,” “summer break,” “summer school,” “summer vacation,” and “summer fun” to name a few—and I always think of summer as a season of growth. During the summer months, the seeds planted in the soil will grow thanks to just the right amount of sunshine and water. I pray that we too would experience abundant spiritual growth this summer as a church family. Our growth as followers of Jesus has been the theme over the last six weeks during our journey through 2 Peter. Would you join me in praying that we would ”grow in the rich knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord” (1:2) and continue to “grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (3:18) individually and corporately as a church family. I’m looking forward to the opportunities we have this summer to foster this growth in us. Here’s a brief preview of what’s in store this summer. Come early for coffee bar and breakfast items at our brand new "Connection Cafe" on the first Sunday of every month, 9:30-10:30 a.m.   We are setting aside this casual time to connect as a church family. And of course, would love it if you invited your neighbor along, too! You can read more about this special time in this newsletter. I hope to see you there! On June 20th we will have the opportunity to hear from Ben Rivera as he shares about his ministry with CRU and a special message from God’s Word during the morning worship service.   On June 27th Dr. Jud Martin will be sharing a special message from God’s Word that will encourage and equip us to grow as followers of Jesus. In July & August we will kick off a new series entitled “Summer in the Psalms.” Each week we will dig into an Old Testament psalm to grow in our understanding of God and our response to Him as His worshippers. Youth Pastor Search: We are looking I’m excited to see God work in and through all the opportunities for growth this summer. Please take a few minutes to read through this month’s newsletter to learn more about what’s happening this month at Monument and how you can be a part of growing together as we strive to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, love, and share all for the glory of God. I love you! Pastor Jeff On the first Sunday in June, join us for CONNECTION CAFE...a casual morning of food, fellowship, and connection. Then, stay for worship at 10:45 a.m. Visitors are always welcome!! What: Coffee Bar, Juice & Breakfast Items When: SUNDAY, June 6th, 9:30 a.m.   MISSIONS FUND GARAGE SALE! Please mark June 12 on your calendar for a one day garage sale being held in the church gym to benefit our missions fund.  We have been able to help many from our congregation and in the community with this special missions fund.  It receives money through personal designated gifts, memorial gifts, offerings, and now a garage sale.  We have recently given to the Options Pregnancy Center, short term mission trips by members of our congregation, Frontier students, and friends of MBC. We need your help in collecting items for our garage sale.  As you are doing your spring cleaning, please lay aside items to donate to the garage sale.  We would like you to pick up labels in the office and mark everything with a price.  We will have the gym set up with tables so you can put your items out.  This can be done on Thursday, June 10,  and Friday, June 11, (Noon until 7:00 p.m.)  Members of the missions committee will be there assist.  The doors will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 12, and close at 2 p.m.  All items that remain will be donated to local ministries.  Have you attended GriefShare in the past or are considering joining in the future? If so, you are invited to GriefShare Gathering! Every 4th Sunday this summer, we come together for a meal, as well as connection, support, enjoyment and spiritual encouragement. Feel free to bring along someone you know who has experienced loss and needs to be part of our GriefShare community. Our next GriefShare gathering is Sunday, June 25th, 1:00 p.m. at Monument Bible Church. Please bring a side dish or salad to share. Meat and drinks provided. See you there!   Men's Golf Sunday, June 13th 3:00 p.m. Riverview Golf Course “Fore!” Men, it’s time to hit the links. Cost will be $15.50 for nine holes & half a cart. Golfers of every experience level are invited to play as we will divide up teams based on how many guys show up. If you have any questions, call Pastor Jeff at (641)-745-0712.   IGNITE LIFE GROUP Wednesday nights 7:30 -9:00 p.m. in the Loft Students entering 7th-12th We are exploring our LIFE as followers of Jesus and our LIFE together as a youth group!  Each of our nights together focuses on a different aspect of being a dedicated follower of Christ and encourages and equips students in their walk with Christ. Students, you are important! Come join us!   IGNITE SUNDAY MORNINGS! 9:30-10:30 a.m. (except 1st Sundays) 7th-12th graders are invited to join Pastor Jake in the loft this summer on Sunday mornings! He has some exciting things in store for students that will equip them in areas such as bible study methods, evangelism & doctrine. Students, we hope you will consider being a part of this special and important time to grow as a follower of Jesus.   New Bible Fellowship Classes! Starting Sunday, June 13th 9:30-10:30 a.m. "I AM N" (Room 106) This compelling study from Voice of the Martyrs challenges us to examine our own lives in light of the stories of persecuted Christians. Themes of forgiveness, sacrifice, faithfulness, joy, perseverance, and courage are explored through these powerful stories and will give you hope in a God whose love shines no matter what darkness you face. Cultivating Your Heart for Children's Ministry (Room 107) Have you served, or are you interested in serving, in our Children's ministry? (AWANA, Children's Church, Sunday School, VBS) Get ready to be refreshed and encouraged by being part of this special group on Sunday Mornings. We know ministering to our kiddos can be so rewarding, yet challenging, as well. Our time together is designed to deepen our affection for this important ministry, and also refresh our hearts through connection with one another. Come ready for a time of devotion, learning, and sharing of experiences. Plus, we'll have food each week, too! :) Come serve with us! Now with the transition back to the sanctuary, we are so excited to launch our new search for anyone interested in the Music/Media ministry teams here at Monument! Training will be provided. If you are willing to serve on the praise team or media team, please contact Perry at 308.631.3838.     Guys Backpacking Trip Thurs-Sun, July 29-Aug 1 Medicine Bow National Forest Ready for adventure? Men and boys (ages 5-17, accompanied by parent or guardian) are invited with us to the mountains for a few days of outdoor hiking and camping. Contact Kevin Kaufman (308) 631-3564 or Mike Clement (308) 631-8665 for more information, as well as gear and supply requirements.   Leadership Nominations Godly leadership is one of the essential building blocks of ministry as a local church. All members of Monument Bible Church are invited to be part of the leadership selection process by nominating qualified men to serve as a deacon or elder in the coming year. Please pick up a leadership packet or nomination study in the office today or fill out the one that was emailed to you! Complete the study and submit your nominations to the office, any current elder,  by June 13th. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Pastor Jeff. Each month we will be highlighting missionaries that Monument supports. Please take some time to learn more about them!  An encouraging email, phone call, or letter would surely be appreciated, too! Ben and Becky Rivera “Making a difference in eternity on campuses across the U.S. and in the pregnancy centers” is how you can describe CRU (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ).  Ben and Becky Rivera serve with CRU in Florida. They are reaching out far and wide with ministry. Ben asks for prayer “for God’s favor for the campuses I work with, that they can find new students who will be the next leaders on campus this fall.”  This past winter CRU held a special online video conference which was a huge success.  Over 6,292 students participated and when staff and other leaders were included, there may have been over 8,000 involved.  Comments such as “this conference changed my life completely” and “so powerful to have worshiped with thousands of college students” were given.  Ben and Becky thank us for our partnership with them as they reach the next generation with the gospel message. Becky works at two pregnancy centers.  “In just one of these centers, 1,005 babies have been saved with 61 mothers praying to place their trust in Christ.”  Pray for Becky as she counsels women in crisis that many will keep their babies and come to trust in Christ.  This past January Ben and Becky were able to gather with all their family which will not happen again for another two years.  The Lord willing, Ben will be preaching at our church this month.  Please pray for Ben and Becky.    A note of encouragement can be sent to them at 3317 Honeysuckle Lane, Belle Island, FL  32812 or Ben can be e-mailed at Ben.Rivera@cru.org     Delete & Prev |  Delete & Next Monument Bible Church exists to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Christ who worship, grow, love and share all for the glory of God!  For more information, please visit our website at www.monumentbiblechurch.com, or call the church office anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Monday-Friday at 308.632.4099.   Copyright © *|CURRENT_YEAR|* *|LIST:COMPANY|*, All rights reserved. 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