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			<title>Women's Fall Retreat</title>
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			<description>Fri. - Sat., Nov. 1 - 2</description>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2013 10:19:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Women's Craft Fair</title>
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			<description>Saturday, September 7</description>
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			<pubDate>Sat, 07 Sep 2013 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Students - Party by the Pool - August</title>
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			<description>Saturday, August 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Come cool off with the student ministry at the&nbsp;<b>Party by the Pool&nbsp;</b>at the&nbsp;<b>Tillerson's</b>&nbsp;<b>home</b>. We will serve hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Please bring a towel.
<b>Parents are encouraged to stay!</b>
Contact our student pastor Aaron Colyer at&nbsp;<link acolyer@mbbcirving.org>acolyer(at)mbbcirving.org</link>&nbsp;for the location of the party.]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:59:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Students - Party by the Pool - July</title>
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			<description>Friday, July 26, 6:30 - 8:30 pm</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Come cool off with the student ministry at the&nbsp;<b>Party by the Pool&nbsp;</b>at the Reynaud's home. We will serve hot dogs, snacks and drinks. Please bring a towel.
Contact our student pastor Aaron Colyer at&nbsp;<link acolyer@mbbcirving.org>acolyer(at)mbbcirving.org</link>&nbsp;for the location of the party.&nbsp;]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2013 16:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Jr. High World Changers</title>
			<link>http://mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=article&#38;tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=75&#38;cHash=ba37cda4f377e1446edb2d856c9d5a26</link>
			<description>July 15 - 20 </description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Eastland, TX 
<h1>Students will have an opportunity to meet the physical needs of individuals in hope to open doors for the Gospel to meet their spiritual need.</h1>
<b>Cost:</b>&nbsp;$275 total<br />A <b>$100 deposit</b> is due by <b>Sunday,&nbsp;April 14th</b>&nbsp;to guarantee your spot.<br /><i>Cost includes:&nbsp;lodging, transportation, meals (except lunch traveling there &amp; back), Bible study materials, t-shirt, tool belt &amp; most tools will be provided.</i>
<b>Medical Release:</b>&nbsp;If your student does not currently have a <link fileadmin/pdf/STUDENTS/2013_Medical_Release.pdf>medical release</link> for 2013, you will need to fill out and then <b>sign in front of a notary</b>. <i>One of the church secretaries is a notary, call ahead to schedule a time to have the form notarized, 972.373.9833.</i>
<b>Lodging:</b>&nbsp;First Baptist Church Eastland Texas
<b>Contact</b> <br />Aaron Colyer, Student Pastor - <link acolyer@mbbcirving.org>acolyer(at)mbbcirving.org</link> or 972.373.9833]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2013 10:16:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>VBS - Vacation Bible School</title>
			<link>http://mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=vbs</link>
			<description>Monday - Thursday, July 8 - 11, 6 - 9 pm</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[For children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th Grade
<b>Cost is FREE</b>
Kids will be challenged to face their fears and trust God as they zip along the roller coaster of life. Through every twist, turn, and dive kids will learn that God has not given them a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, love, and sound judgment.
<b>Scripture:</b><br /><i><span id="en-ESV-29800">For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control</span>. - 2 Timothy 1:7&nbsp; </i>(ESV)
<b>Motto:</b><br />Facing Fear, Trusting God
<h3>Join us for Family Night, Friday, July 12, 6:30 pm.&nbsp;</h3>
Enjoy food, fun, &amp; fellowship as kids perform music they learned during the week.
<h4><link https://blog.lifeway.com/vbs/find-a-vbs/my-church/?var=23034>Register Now</link></h4>
<h3>Volunteers&nbsp;</h3>
We require that all volunteers be active members at MacArthur Blvd Baptist Church and have a Confidential Volunteer Application on file. 									Please register through the link above.
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			<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2013 11:07:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Men's Monthly Meeting - June</title>
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			<description>Thursday, June 27, 7 - 8:15 pm</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We'll meet in the worship center to study God’s Word and apply God’s truth in all areas of our lives.
Bob Bolander will be leading a study of one of the <b>10 Marks <br />of a Distinctively Christian Man</b> that Pastor Josh developed in the Titus Ten study.
This church-wide event is open to all men including visitors and friends. <i>Men who are part of a DCM Small Group are encouraged to sit together as a group and you may choose to use this time to replace one of your weekly meetings together.</i><br /><br />]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:24:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Students &amp; Family Guatemala Trip</title>
			<link>http://mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=article&#38;tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=113&#38;cHash=4d4a975806dd8b7c6dade1ae122baab3</link>
			<description>June 27 - July 4</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[A mission trip for High School Students and their families, <br />organized by Orphan Outreach.
<b>Cost: </b><b>$1725</b> <i>(a projected total, includes airfare)</i><br />A <b>$250 deposit</b> is due ASAP!<br />The balance of $825 (does not include airfare) is due June 1, 2013. Airfare is estimated to be an additional $650 (above the $250 deposit + $825 remaining balance).<br /><i><b>**PLEASE NOTE:</b> All of the financial accounting for this trip is being handled directly with Orphan Outreach.</i>
<h4>To apply for a trip and make payments</h4>
1. Go to <link http://www.orphanoutreach.com/>orphanoutreach.com</link><br />2. Click “Mission Trips” at the top of the page<br />3. Scroll down and click “Find a Mission Trip”<br />4. Under group trips, click “Macarthur Blvd Baptist Church Guatemala Trip” <br />5. Click “apply online” to fill out and submit your application.<br />6. You will be sent a confirmation by email and receive a form to help you raise support that will include an identification number that you may use.
<h3>Passport</h3>
<b>If you are interested in this trip and do not already have your PASSPORT, you need to start that process as soon as possible.</b> The student ministry office has a packet regarding attaining your passport.
<b>Contact</b><br />Aaron Colyer - <link acolyer@mbbcirving.org>acolyer(at)mbbcirving.org</link> or 972.373.9833]]></content:encoded>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:37:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Big Macs</title>
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			<description>Thursday: Jun 27, Jul 18, Aug 1</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[For Children who have completed 3rd - 5th Grade,&nbsp;<i>Guests are welcome</i><b><br />Reservations must be made by the Sunday prior to the event.</b>
Parents,<br />You must sign a permission slip or your child(ren) won't be able to participate.
<h3>June 27 - Sealife Aquarium - Grapevine Mills </h3>
<b>Cost - $15</b><i> includes admission, educational workshop, and a behind the scenes tour</i>
Drop off at the courtyard outside the AMC theater at entry 5 at 12:30 pm. <b>Kids need to eat before arriving.</b> Pick up at site at 3:45 pm.<br /><link http://www.visitsealife.com/Grapevine/plan-your-visit/our-location/ _blank>Sealife Aquarium location &amp; directions</link>
<h3>July 18 - Perot Museum of Science and Nature - Dallas </h3>
<b>Cost - $15</b> <i>includes admission &amp; a 3D film<br /></i>
Meet at MBBC at 9:30 am. We will have sack lunches at the museum. Kids need to bring a sack lunch (all disposable containers and labeled please). Pick up at MBBC at 2 pm.<br /><link http://www.perotmuseum.org/ _blank>Perot Museum</link>
<h3>August 1 - Dallas Cowboys Stadium - Arlington </h3>
<b>Cost - $15</b> <i>includes VIP Guided tour of the press box, Cotton Bowl offices, locker rooms, time on the field, and lunch.</i><br /><br />Meet at MBBC at 9 am. Parents are welcome to join ($20, plus lunch). Pick up at MBBC at 2:30 pm. <br /><link http://stadium.dallascowboys.com/tours/tourInfo_VIPGuidedTours.cfm _blank>Stadium VIP Guided Tours</link>
<h4><link 260>Register for Big Macs</link> </h4>
<h2><link 260><br /></link></h2>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2013 10:17:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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			<title>Little Macs</title>
			<link>http://mbbcirving.org/index.php?id=article&#38;tx_ttnews%5Btt_news%5D=11&#38;cHash=a487cb04046e372e7ef7d8851d66209e</link>
			<description>Tuesday: Jun 25, Jul 16, &amp; Jul 30</description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[For Children who have completed K - 2nd Grade,&nbsp;<i>Guests are welcome</i><b><br />Reservations must be made by the Sunday prior to the event.</b>
Parents,<br />You must sign a permission slip or your child(ren) won't be able to participate.
<h3>June 25 - Going Bonkers in Lewisville </h3>
<b>Cost - $10</b> <i>includes admission, tokens &amp; pizza lunch</i>
Drop off at Going Bonkers at 9:45 am.&nbsp;<b>Kids need to wear socks &amp; tennis shoes.</b>&nbsp; Pick up at site at 2 pm.<br /><link http://goingbonkers.com/bonkers_tx/locations.php _blank>Going Bonkers location &amp; directions</link>
<h3>July 16 - Main Event in Lewisville (bowling &amp; golf) </h3>
<b>Cost - $10</b>&nbsp;<i>includes 1 hr of bowling, $10 game card, one game of glow golf, &amp; pizza lunch<br /></i>
Meet at Main Event at 9:45 am. Pick up at site at 2 pm.<br /><link http://www.maineventusa.com/locations/lewisville _blank>Lewisville location &amp; directions</link>
<h3>July 30 - Legoland at Grapevine Mills </h3>
<b>Cost - $10</b><i>&nbsp;includes admission &amp; pizza lunch</i>
Drop off at the courtyard outside the AMC theater at Entry 5 at 11 am.&nbsp;<b>Kids need to wear socks &amp; tennis shoes.</b>&nbsp; Pick up at site at 4 pm.<br /><link http://www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com/dallasfw/en/plan-your-visit/how-to-find-us.htm _blank>Legoland location &amp; directions</link>
<h4><link 258>Register for Little Macs</link> </h4>
<h2><link 258><br /></link></h2>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2013 10:56:00 -0400</pubDate>
			
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