Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20

At MBC, we believe in spreading the Good News of Jesus both locally and around the world. Our church has a long history of supporting mission work, and our main missionary society is named after the missionary Florence Rowland, who served in South India from 1929-1963.  

Florence Rowland Missionary Society
In the recent past, the Florence Rowland Missionary Society worked under the umbrella of the American Baptist organization White Cross, helping to meet the needs of missionaries and programs in both the United States and overseas. We also provided financial assistance to local establishments (e.g. Saturday’s Kitchen, New Day, Inc.) and national operations (e.g. Samaritan’s Purse), and encouraged participation in Operation Christmas Child and food/clothing drives. To support these efforts and missions, we arranged several fundraisers each year.

Current Mission Support
At this time, our congregation strives to take the love of Jesus to both our community and the world.

Our Community:

• Saturday’s Kitchen: financial donation to the organization and helping to prepare/serve a meal to those in need in our community who seek assistance during the weekend when the state-funded program is not available
• New Day Inc.: financial donation to this community organization that provides Christian counseling and Christ-centered programs for youth and their families (Learn more)
• Precious Life of Cambria County: financial donation to the multi-service ministry that meets the needs of young women in crisis pregnancies (Learn more)
• The Salvation Army: financial donation to this mission that preaches the Gospel while helping those in need; area resources include emergency financial assistance, food pantry, meal center, and shelter (Learn more)
• The Mitten Tree Project: collection of new and gently used hats, gloves, and scarves to be donated to a local organization or school 
• Vacation Bible School: our yearly week-long VBS for children ages 3-Grade 6
• The Cookie Ministry: a walk around the downtown area, offering Eat’n Park cookies and the Good News of Jesus to those we meet

The World:

• Operation Christmas Child: financial contributions and donations of gift-filled shoeboxes to be sent to children around the world (Learn More)
• Overseas Missionary: our congregation provides financial support to Sarah D., a missionary serving our Lord in a sensitive area of Africa   

Florence Rowland
​1900-1985

Florence Rowland outside of
her ​home in South India