MJPC EXTENDS OUR WELCOME TO THE WESTERN YOUTH NETWORK! This program advocates that "Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential." Their afterschool program is currently offering a program at MJPC when students are out because of teacher workdays, weather closures, etc. Check out their website HERE.
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The Grace of Christ be with you!
Impatience is a common characteristic of the human condition. Yet, are we in such a hurry that we have to abbreviate Christmas as “Xmas?” In such a state, one may wonder why we bother with the season of Advent. Yet Advent reminds the church of the long wait the people of Israel endured until the coming of the Messiah. Advent reminds the church of the need to prepare or to state it more clearly, the time God needs to prepare us. How can Advent prepare us for what lies ahead?
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Advent gives the church time to take stock of our lives and our need for God’s grace.
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Advent slows us down and gives the church an alternative to the busy holiday season.
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Advent calls us to look around and see the needs of others and opportunities to help.
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Advent calls us to prepare thru repentance.
Advent prepares the church to answer the call of Christ when we join in prayer, reflection, and acts of service to others. X, as it turns out, happens to also be the Greek letter ‘chi,’ the first letter of Christ in Greek. Rather than a mark of impatience, Xmas marks the spot, Christ, where we prepare to dig deep to understand how innocent people, like John the Baptist, can suffer in prison after the advent of Christ.
Blessings, Will
MJPC NEWSLETTER: A link to our current newsletter is HERE
THIS COMING SUNDAY: "X Marks the Spot" based on Matthew 11:2-11. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching. Sunday Worship Bulletin.
ADVENT LABYRINTH AT MJPC: The labyrinth is available on the front porch at MJPC for use during Advent. You are invited to take time during the season to reflect on the meaning of your faith and life as you walk this guided path.
We will also offer candlelight walks on Wednesdays in advent, Dec. 3, 10, & 17 from 6-7pm each night. Music and hot cider will be available as well. Weather cancellations of the candlelight walks will be posted on our MJPC Facebook page. Merry Christmas to all and may the gift of Christ bring you hope, peace, and a path forward in life.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Join us in person or online at 7pm as we welcome the Christ child in worship. The service will include a celebration of the Lord's Supper and a candle light recessional. Christmas blessings on all!
MJ's PUPPET COMPANY! The puppets are here! All kindergarten through grade school kids are invited to join the puppets for Bible stories, games and songs Sunday mornings at 10am downstairs in our puppet room at MJPC. Youth can join us, too, to help with the puppets and to lead games. For more info on MJ's Puppet Company, check out the following short video: HERE!
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