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Announcements
All Church Campout - REGISTer Today!
We are excited to announce that we'll be hosting an All Church Campout at Mount Madonna County Park over the weekend of June 20-22! We have a huge group campsite all to ourselves and lots of options in the park for having fun together. Whether you love to camp or you'd rather still sleep in your own bed, we have something for everyone. Because the park is only a 45 minute drive from south San Jose, people can feel free to come and go as it works with their schedule and preference.
Option #1: Day-Use: For those not wanting to camp but still wanting to participate, the Day-Use option is best. You can come in for the day, enjoy activities, meals, etc., and then head home to your warm bed while the rest of us "rough" it : ).
Option #2: Camp: This option is for those who want the full camping experience. We have the site for Friday and Saturday nights. You can choose to camp for one or both of these depending upon your availability and desire.
For more info and to sign up, click here!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
From the GO! Team - CITYTEAM and THe Philippines!
1. CITYTEAM'S COMMUNITY DAY
CityTeam's Community Day will be Saturday, June 14th, from 1:00-3:00pm. Volunteers are needed for a children's arts and crafts station and a prayer station. Here is a link to a form to let us know if you can help with either of those stations:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sLG4jIdEGydmgmOXipMpx1Q3H4-gbI1HAUC5dBo8Q1Q/edit?usp=drivesdk&chromeless=1
2. SHORT-TERM MISSIONS TRIP TO THE PHILIPPINES!
Mercy Hill is planning on a trip to visit Arms of Love in the Philippines in November the week of Thanksgiving. If you have any questions please talk with Bob Durstenfeld. Families are welcome. If you or your family are ready to commit to go, the application is due June 30 and can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g86ptPP4_DhpuDiG6EGiu6Ts13HlxnZv/edit
For more information or questions, please reach out to Becky Durstenfeld at
Post-Missions Emphasis Week: What's Next?
In light of the past two Sundays where we as a church were encouraged and challenged through God's Word to consider what it means for us to be "every saint sent" and to "live missionally," we have some practical ways you can live this out in the coming weeks and months. We don't want to be just hearers of God's Word but doers of God's Word (cf. James 1:22), so we're providing some practical next steps you can take. Please consider participating in the following:
July: 3-Week Outreach Course - We will be launching in July a 3-week gathering (course) specifically for non-Christians where the basics of the Christian faith and the gospel will be laid out in an accessible way. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to prayerfully consider inviting any non-Christian friends, coworkers, neighbors, etc. Please stay tuned for more details in the months!
For more information or questions, please reach out to Joey ( ).
Short-Term Missions Applications - Now Available!
Applications are now available for our two trips to Nicaragua (end of June - beginning of July) and the Philippines (end of November), both in partnership with Arms of Love! If you haven't already, we invite you to prayerfully consider the possibility of going. If interested, please complete the application by the trip application due date(s). The deadline for the Nicaragua application is the end of this month (February).
*Please note for couples and/or families, each person needs to complete a separate/individual application.
Find the application form here.
If you would like more information about the trips and/or have questions about the application, please reach out to Bob Durstenfeld ( ) or Joey Wang ( ).
Mercy Hill Kids - Volunteers Needed!
Calling all adults with a passion to plant seeds of truth in the hearts of our youth! Would you please prayerfully consider being a part of Mercy Hill Kids ministry? Currently, we are in need of teachers and helpers for our preschool classroom! We are also looking to start a nursery/toddler class and would love to include you as a volunteer. Looking forward to working alongside you!
Please reach out to Megan at for more information.
Men's DNA Group: Frontline Men!
The Christian life is a battle that is worth fighting till the very end. Unfortunately, many Christian men today have all but abandoned the good fight that Christ has called us to. We often sit on the sidelines and ignore costly discipleship for the sake of comfort or avoiding fear. It is time for Christian men to get back on the frontlines of the spiritual battle. It is time for us to wage war against the kingdom of darkness and advance the kingdom of God; first in our own lives, then in the world.
The goal of this group is to call men out of the snares of isolation, sexual sin, and cultural Christianity and into a radical lifestyle of following Jesus, no matter the cost. During our gatherings, we will take time to bond with each other in fellowship, study Scripture together, encourage one another to grow in our accountability and discipleship, and pray for one another. We hope you can join!
For more info and to find a link to sign up, click here.
Sunday Prayer Walk - Sunday, May 25th!
We will be gathering after service on Sunday, April 27th at 1:00pm to do a prayer walk in the local neighborhood! So grab lunch after the service, and consider joining us to pray for our neighboring community, as we hope to have the opportunity to share the gospel with those who are open and ready to engage. We'll have a brief time before the prayer walk to discuss what to pray for, so we invite anyone regardless of experience to join and learn.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Chris Keener at .
All Church Prayer - Sunday, June 1st!
Prayer is the start of everything good (Acts 1:14). It is the death of self-reliance and the lifeline of faith. It is the moving of our eyes outward and upward. It is the stretch of our empty hands towards a Father rich in mercy. As a church we prioritize this regular prayer meeting because of our deep-seated conviction that, while man can plant and water, it is only God who can cause the growth (1 Cor. 3:7).
This Sunday's prayer meeting will held in-person at 6:00pm at the Wilson Residence. Click here for more info.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
All Church Hangout - Sunday, June 1st!
Meaningful community is hard to find in Silicon Valley, even in the church. Our congregation is spread out all over the city. But there is one day of every week when we all commit to gather together and worship our God: Sunday. It seems strategic to take this pre-existing momentum and work with it in an attempt to develop deeper community within our body. Therefore, on occasional Sundays throughout the year we will invite the church to enjoy picnic-style afternoons together immediately following the service.
The Plan: After service, bring or buy your lunch and join us at the tables out back for a picnic-style afternoon (we may shift inside depending on weather). We’ll also open the gym for people to play in!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
New City Catechism - This Week's Q&A
Question 37
How does the Holy Spirit help us?
The Holy Spirit convicts us of our sin, comforts us, guides us, gives us spiritual gifts and the desire to obey God; and he enables us to pray and to understand God’s Word.
(For more, click here.)
Note: For 2024-25, we will be progressing through the catechism at a slower place—lingering on the same question for two weeks at a time.