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Announcements
Women's Bunco Social Event - Saturday, July 12th!
Ladies, mark your calendars! Get ready to have some summer fun, food, and fellowship as we have a social event on Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am to 1:00pm!
We will learn and play a simple dice game called Bunco and have time to socialize and have lunch together. All Mercy Hill ladies from ages youth group and up and friends are invited. A simple lunch will be provided. If you've got that competitive spirit, make note that prizes will be awarded too. This is a great social opportunity to invite friends from outside of Mercy Hill!
What: Bunco and Lunch
Who: Ladies of Mercy Hill (ages youth group and up) and Friends
Where: Karen Walton's Residence (address to be sent with RSVP)
When: Saturday, July 12th, 10:00am to 1:00pm
Please RSVP by Monday, July 7th, so we have sufficient time to ensure we have enough supplies and food. (If you'd like to help out in any way (such as with setting up, cleaning up, bringing a side dish, drinks, dessert, or a prize), please let us know!)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Margaret 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 39
With what attitude should we pray?
With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.
(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.