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If you're new to Mercy Hill, we want to extend a special welcome to you. Feel free to fill out a Connection Card (below) if you have questions about Jesus, our church, or you just simply want prayer. We'd be happy to help any way we can!
Announcements
All Church Campout - Last Call!
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 .
Mercy Hill Kids + Youth Graduation Celebration!
On Sunday, June 15th, after our worship service, all are invited to stick around and celebrate those students who are graduating into Mercy Hill Youth (entering 6th grade) and those who are graduating out of it (exiting 12th grade). The time will be short but sweet, extending from approximately 11:45am to 12:30pm. We will celebrate with sharing, prayer, and gifts. Light refreshments will be provided as well. This is open to not just youth and parents but to the whole church family. Make plans to join us if you're able!
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at
Covenant Membership Class - Open Registration!
At the request of some in the congregation, registration for the Covenant Membership Class is now open! If you are interested in becoming a member or simply want to re-familiarize yourself with what we’re all about, please register online here. We will leave registration open for the next few weeks, then we’ll pick a Sunday to hold the class. To learn more, visit our Covenant Membership page online.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
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
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, July 27th !
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, July 6th!
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, July 6th!
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 38
What is prayer?
Prayer is pouring out our hearts to God in praise, petition, confession of sin, and thanksgiving.
(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.