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Announcements
Short-Term Missions Trip to Nicaragua - APPLY TODAY!
Welcome to Mercy Hill's cross-cultural trip to Nicaragua! As a church, we are passionate about joining God in his work of restoring the world around us. That's why we've partnered with Arms of Love, a Christian ministry in Nicaragua and the Philippines, to support their mission through prayer, financial assistance, and hands-on service.
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of orphans and vulnerable children? Arms of Love provides a loving family environment for 74 children aged 6 to 17, along with 15 young adults. During our time in Nicaragua, we will have the opportunity to support the staff and children at the Arms of Love children's home through various activities. From assisting with kids' programs and serving in the community, to providing staff training and engaging in prayer ministry, there's something for everyone to contribute!
Here's why we're going:
To strengthen the partnership between Mercy Hill and Arms of Love
To gain exposure to a new culture and context, particularly regarding poverty and injustice
To create opportunities for serving, especially for those new to social justice or missions
To delve into Scripture and explore God's heart for justice and compassion, discovering our role in partnering with him
Join us on this transformative journey as we step out in faith to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Together, let's embody God's love and compassion to the world around us.
The trip will begin around August 7th or 8th and will be for about 8 days. There will be at least 6 mandatory training sessions beginning in May. Please pray about whether God wants you to be part of this team. Families are welcome. There is a limit of 12 to 14 people. We need to form the team by early May.
If you have any questions or feel led to go, please reach out to Bob and Becky Durstenfeld via email ( ). They will help you along your way and can even get you an application!
Barnabas Ministry Support Sign-Up
We (as a church and individuals), much like Barnabas in the book of Acts, are called to support our Global Outreach workers and ministries. The purpose of these "Barnabas" teams is to engage with our external ministry teams and support them through prayer, communications, understanding their mission, and meeting needs. You can support a ministry as a Home Group, family, or individual.
If you would like to join a team to support a particular ministry, please sign up by clicking here!
If you need more information about a particular ministry, feel free to reach out to Bob Durstenfeld at (or contact one of the Mercy Hill GO! Team members).
All Church Campout - Save the Date!
As many of you know, last year we had an awesome time at our All Church Campout which was held at Mount Madonna County Park (just 45 minutes from the church, but it feels like a world away). We camped Saturday night and held the service in the redwoods there on Sunday morning.
Good news: we’re planning to do it again! Group campsites were harder to come by this year due to forest upkeep projects, but we were able to snag one for the weekend of August 2-4. Mark your calendars now and plan to join us. You won’t want to miss it! More info to come as we get closer to the date.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
Sunday Prayer Walk - Sunday, April 28th!
We will be gathering after service this Sunday, March 24th 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, April 21st!
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, May 5th!
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 8
What is the law of God stated in the Ten Commandments?
You shall have no other gods before me. You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below—you shall not bow down to them or worship them. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not murder. You shall not commit adultery. You shall not steal. You shall not give false testimony. You shall not covet.
(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.