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Every Saint Sent

At Mercy Hill we believe that every saint is sent—that every Christian is a missionary of God.  Unfortunately though, too often in the church we find that it is not “every saint sent” but “every saint stagnant.”  May this not be the case with us!  We agree with Charles Spurgeon on the matter: "If there be any one point in which the Christian church ought to keep its fervor at a white heat, it is concerning missions.  If there be anything about which we cannot tolerate lukewarmness, it is in the matter of sending the gospel to a dying world."

God is sending each of us with the gospel into this city and world.  He has a purpose, a mission, for us.  Where and to whom is God sending you?

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"Jesus said to them again, 'Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.'" - John 20:21

 

Regular Rhythms

We see in Scripture how God organizes the Jewish calendar in such a way so as to reiterate redemptive realities and stimulate worship and godly living.  One example is Numbers 28-29 where God outlines the sorts of sacrifices that ought to be offered and when.  He has prescriptions for daily sacrifices, weekly sacrifices, monthly sacrifices, and even quarterly and annual sacrifices.  The example here invites us to think of our own calendars in a similar way.  With regard to our concern for missions, we thought it best to consider it from the perspective of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual rhythms.  Here are just a few of the more notable rhythms we are trying to establish in our church’s life and culture . . .

 

"And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.  Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.  And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.'" - Matthew 28:18–20

 

Strategic Partnerships

One of the ways we promote an "every saint sent" missionary lifestyle among our members is by forging strategic partnerships with other ministries on mission in our city and around the world. Here are a few we are currently partnering with . . .

Foster the City

Foster the City

Foster the City is a coalition of churches committed to providing a loving home for every child in foster care. We dream of the day when there will be a waiting list of families rather than a list of children in need of a home.

CityTeam

CityTEAM

CityTeam is a community united by the belief that God has called us to love our neighbors as ourselves. It’s a place where all are welcome, and where everyone from volunteers to donors and staff all play an important role in living out God’s restorative love to our neighbors in need.

KIDS CLUB

Kids Club is an after school program in elementary schools designed to teach positive life skills to children through games, music, and Bible discussions. It is open to all students in the school. Clubs meet once a week for an hour and a half on elementary school campuses.

International Students, Inc.

International Students, Inc. exists to share Christ’s love with international students and to equip them for effective service in cooperation with the local church and others.

Acts 29

Acts 29 is a diverse, global family of church-planting churches characterized by theological clarity, cultural engagement, and missional innovation.

Arms of Love International

The mission of Arms of Love is to give abandoned and abused children in Nicaragua and the Philippines a home, a family, and a future, with the hope that they will become the leaders of tomorrow in their communities and churches.

The Sihora Clinic

Friends of Sihora Clinic (FOSC) is a Partnership of Churches in the South San Francisco Bay Area that Supports a Medical Clinic in Sihora (MP), India, through Financial, Spiritual, and Organizational avenues

Wycliffe Bible Translators

Wycliffe’s vision is to see the Bible accessible to all people in the language they understand best. They've helped people around the world translate the Bible into their own languages, and also support language development, literacy, and other spiritual and physical needs. 


For a more extensive outline of our core partners, potential partners, and other opportunities, check out what we call our Firestarter List.

 

"If there be any one point in which the Christian church ought to keep its fervor at a white heat, it is concerning missions.  If there be anything about which we cannot tolerate lukewarmness, it is in the matter of sending the gospel to a dying world." - Charles Spurgeon