2. Look! I am about to do something new.
Isaiah 43:19

3. from the world behind us.
The world in front of us
is very different
from the world behind us.

4. First MB Building Project
kids and students ministry space
classrooms, update offices, kitchen renovations
Building Project Town Hall Meetings: Thursday, Oct. 24 & Tuesday, Nov. 19
Congregational Vote:
Sunday morning, November 24
FAQ document:
firstmbchurch.org/newday

5. First MB Building Project
Remember the “Why!”
Even when I am old and gray, God, do not abandon me. Then I will proclaim Your power to another generation, Your strength to all who are to come.
Psalm 71:18

6. Changing our name

7. Changing our name Remember the “Why!”
Changing our name will send a message to us and our community that we are in a “new day.” (God often gave a new name to people as they were entering a “new day.”)

8. Changing our name Remember the “Why!”
Changing our name will send a message to us and our neighbors that we are in a “new day.”
Changing our name will help us to more effectively reach people who look with suspicion at churches with denominational names.

9. Name Change Town Hall Meetings Thursday, Oct. 17 & Tuesday, Nov. 12
Congregational Vote #1
Sunday morning, November 24:
(a vote to change the name)
Congregational Vote #2 (if vote #1 passes)
date to be determined (in 2020):
a vote on the specific name
FAQ document
firstmbchurch.org/newday