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
MONDAY-FRIDAY | 9:00 am - Noon
​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. Nursery and children's church are available for kids up to age 5. There are two primary entrances to our building, both on the east side. The doors at the north end are closest to the sanctuary. Our covered, south end entrance will lead  you into the gym.

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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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UPCOMING EVENTS

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MONUMENT MESSENGER

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January 2020 Monument Family, Happy New Year! The start of a new year floods our hearts with great optimism and anticipation. Every year we look forward to a fresh start. I make the same resolution every year—I resolve to not eat mushrooms in 2020—it’s fairly easy to keep (despite the occasional shroom hiding in a slice of pizza or serving of lasagna). Do you have any new resolutions? Every time I think about new year resolutions, Jonathan Edwards comes to mind.  It’s a bit odd, but let me explain. Jonathan Edwards is considered by many to be America’s most influential theologian. He had an incredible impact and ministry while pastoring churches in New York and Massachusetts. Edwards created an exhaustive list of resolutions to live by as a man of God. Every time I read through them my soul is stirred, and I’m challenged to claim some of his resolutions as my own. Here are a few to consider… Resolved, to examine carefully, and constantly, what that one thing in me is, which causes me in the least to doubt of the love of God; and to direct all my forces against it.   Let there be something of benevolence, in all that I speak.    Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it Lofty resolutions indeed, but worthy of our pursuit by the Spirit. God is at work in and through us as we strive to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Chris who worship, grow, love, and share all for the glory of God! This past month we made a big transition in worship ministry. It’s been a joy to have Perry Brening join our staff, and if you haven’t met Perry & Robin, be sure to introduce yourself on a Sunday morning. I’d like to thank Sean McCracken and Jon Baker for their faithful leadership in worship ministry leading up to this transition. You guys have been a blessing! Also, we begin 2020 with a change of leadership in Children’s Ministry—this month Desarae Hascall will begin serving as our Children’s Ministry Team Leader—please pray for her during this time of transition. Many thanks to Laura Leggott who has faithfully served in this leadership role over the last year and half.   2020 is here, each day is a gift from God. May each day draw us to a deeper dependence upon Him as we strive to live for His glory. I leave you with a chorus from my favorite band (Switchfoot) that is fitting as we embrace the dawn of a new year…I love you…serve Him Well!   Life is short; I wanna live it well One life, one story to tell Life is short; I wanna live it well And You're the one I'm living for Awaken, O my soul, every breath that we take is a miracle, Life is short; I wanna live it well In Christ, Pastor Jeff It is a privilege to bring a variety of growth opportunities to you this winter and it is exciting to think how God will use one or more of these opportunities in your life. Whether through a Sunday morning class, a small group or bible study, perhaps this will be a season of tremendous spiritual growth, or maybe it will be the start of meaningful relationships with other believers and you will be spurred on in your faith. Will you consider taking a "next step" and participate in a way that you never have before?  You can check out all the groups and classes HERE! Please note that our Sunday morning classes begin on January 5th, but you are welcome to join anytime! We pray that 2020 will be a time for all of us to deepen our relationship with God and with one another. Come join us on the journey! All women are invited to join us on Monday, January 13th at 7:00 p.m. as we kick off the New Year with Brenda Wickard! Brenda will be speaking to about "The Beauty Within Us." Brenda is Connie Bussinger's daughter and we are pleased to have her with us. There also might be a few surprise guests, as well, that you won't want to miss! If you have any questions, please contact Deanna Funk at 308.672.1724. Men's Pick-up Basketball Thursday Nights 7:00-8:30 p.m. Men, join us for some hoops! We're having men’s (16 yrs and up) pick-up basketball games in the Monument gym on Thursday nights this month from 7-8:30 pm. We’ll divide up teams each week based on the number of guys who show up. Contact Matt Hausman if you have any questions at 308-672-9485.     7th-12th Grade Sunday, January 19th 3:00-5:30 p.m. IGNITE has some changes this semester! We will be meeting every third Sunday of the month from 3-5:30 pm. If you are a student (7th-12th grade), we would love for you to be a part of this ministry! If you an adult and are looking for somewhere to serve, we would love for you to join our team and help minister to these amazing students! For more information,  contact Matt Hausman at 672-9485 or Mary Hausman at 308-672-5326.   Children's Bible Fellowship Sundays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. It's a great time to start bringing your kids to Children's Bible Fellowship (Sunday School)! Our children, ages 2 years old - 6th grade, are studying God's word through a curriculum called "The Gospel Project." The Gospel Project takes kids on a Christ-centered, chronological journey through Scripture. Kids will discover how the gospel unfolds from Genesis through Revelation. When kids truly experience the gospel, their hearts are transformed. We have dedicated teachers who are eager to nurture your child's faith and come alongside you to be a part of laying a solid biblical foundation for their lives. If you have any questions about how to get your child involved, please contact our Children's Team Leader, Desarae Hascall at 308.279.0011.   AWANA Club Wednesdays, 6:00-7:50 p.m. Ages Preschool - 8th Grade It's never too late to join AWANA! Along with scripture memory, games and bible lessons, this month the clubbers will continue to have treasure hunts as they learn to store up their treasures in Heaven! For kids that already attend, you will be excited to hear that on January 29th we will have "Double Friends/Double Bucks!" For each new friend that a clubber brings that night, they will earn double AWANA bucks! Bring two friends and earn triple! The kids also have a service project for Valentine's day coming up the first part of February too. We will make and deliver Valentine's cards to Heritage. If you have any questions about AWANA, please don't hesitate to contact Charle and Jennifer Gannon at 308.672.4557. Our IGNITE Youth students had fun last month at their Christmas Party "Progressive Dinner!" (See pics below) They traveled to several houses for dinner, each one serving a different course. From Matt and Mary Hausman: "We are blessed with some pretty GREAT students here at Monument Bible Church! Thanks to all those who made the IGNITE Youth Christmas party a success! (Sandi Stricker, Tammi Greenlee, Dana Banks, and Connie Bussinger.)" Sunday Meals for College/Career Age Would you be interested in serving our college/career age students by providing a meal  for them after church, once or twice this semester? Typically, there will be 6-8 students. You can prepare and serve it at the church, take them out, or have them in your home. If you are led to serve and support our young adults in this way, please sign up online at bit.ly/2slQoEe or there will be a sign up posted by the church kitchen door.    Volunteers Needed Our children's ministry is seeking a couple new volunteers. If you are willing to be added to the children's church or nursery schedule please contact the church office at 632.4099, or email mbc@monumentbiblechurch.com.   More JANUARY Happenings Love in Action, Wednesday, January 8th & 22nd, 12:30-3:00 p.m. - We would love your help serving at this local food pantry at 1032 O St. in Gering. For more information contact Laura Leggott at  308-641-1226. Prayer Gathering, Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m. - Every Tuesday we meet at the church to pray for our church family, our community and any special prayer requests. All are welcome to attend!  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 12:00 p.m., Monday-Friday at 308.632.4099.   Copyright © All rights reserved. Monument Bible Church 4124 Avenue I Scottsbluff, NE 69361 308.632.4099 mbc@monumentbiblechurch.com Want to change how you receive these newsletters? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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