December 19, 2021 - Sunday Service Worship Guide
Welcome!
Good morning Mercy Hill and happy Sunday to you! If you're new with us, we just wanted to extend a special welcome to you. Feel free to fill out a Connection Card to get more info or prayer. We're glad to have you with us!
TOday's Announcements
Here are a few critical announcements to keep in mind:
Christmas Eve Service!
You're invited to a special family-style Christmas Eve Service taking place on December 24th from 4:00-5:00pm. We'll sing a lot of carols, spend some time in Scripture, and enjoy Christmas treats together! Please mark your calendars and invite your family and friends!
If you're interested in bringing some Christmas cookies or other treats to share, you can sign up here!
For more information, please contact us at .
Mercy Hill Kids - In-Person Today!
Due to the pandemic and the varying comfort levels each family has with their kids attending class in-person, we have established a rhythm for Mercy Hill Kids that allows for both online and in-person worship. On the first and third Sundays of each month, Mercy Hill Kids has in-person instruction for Preschool and Elementary children (2.5 years thru 5th grade). On the off-weeks, Mercy Hill Kids meets online.
This Sunday's class is IN-PERSON. Kids can be checked in to their classes before the start of service and can continue there until the service ends. Our Nursery is not currently staffed but we do have a Mother's Room adjacent to the Sanctuary where parents can care for their littlest ones.
Note: We will NOT have the online zoom class on these first and third Sundays.
For more information, please contact Christina Lugo at .
Mercy Hill Youth Christmas Hangout - Today!
Today at 12:30pm at the church we'll have a special Christmas Hangout! We’ll have food, fellowship, and fun with a Ginger Bread House Competition! Please join and feel free to invite friends.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
All Church Prayer - Tonight!
This Sunday's All Church Prayer meeting will be hosted in-person at the Wilson Residence from 6:00-7:30pm. Please go here for more info.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
End-of-Year Giving
As you consider making any end-of-year donations, please prayerfully remember Mercy Hill. We are grateful for your partnership with us for the sake of the gospel in this city. It's your generosity that makes all we do possible!
For information regarding ways to give, check out this page on our website.
Resources for Advent!
It sounds crazy to say but Christmas is just around the corner. And that means Advent is already upon us! Every Advent we encourage you to try your best to push back against the hurry and stress that so often characterize this season and instead make time to reflect on what it's really all about. Easier said than done! But if you'd like some help along the way, we've got you! Below you'll find some of our recommended Advent devotionals and resources. Everything you'll find here is designed to help you keep the main thing the main thing this Christmas. Enjoy!
Good News of Great Joy (John Piper)
Gospel in Life Advent Devotional (Tim & Kathy Keller)
Christ Our Hope (David Platt)
The Weary World Rejoices (The Gospel Coalition)
Advent Word Series (The Bible Project)
Playlists, Books, and More! (The Gospel Coalition)
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at .
Home Groups
Home Groups are the heartbeat of our church. They are the place where our values of Faith, Community, and Mission gain traction in the everyday. Our hope is to have "everyone in one"!
Find a group to join here. You are not alone!
Today's Sermon
Title: Have Yourself a Merry Little Exodus
Text: Exodus 2:23-25
Preacher: Nick Weber
Manuscript: If you appreciate following along with written material, you can find today's manuscript here.
Call to Response
1. Sing:
We encourage you to lift your heart and voice up to the Lord!
2. Pray:
If you need prayer in any way, there are a number of things you can do: (1) find one of our leaders during or after the service; (2) fill out a Connection Card; (3) post your request to our Mercy Hill Community Facebook Group. We’d love to be lifting you up and caring for you in this time!
3. Give:
If you’d like to give an offering this morning, you can give online here. Thanks for your generosity!
Mercy Hill Kids
While difficult, this pandemic does create a wonderful chance for parents to step towards their God-given call as chief disciplers of their kids. We know this may feel overwhelming and that is why we want to help! Every Sunday we have something for your kids, either in-person or online. You can check our church calendar to see what's happening on a particular date. We'd love to have you join us!
If you have any questions or need help in any way, don't hesitate to reach out to Christina at
Have a Wonderful Week!