Are you ready to embark on a spectacular journey? Have you ever wanted to read the Bible from beginning to end? Have you been longing to anchor yourself in God’s promises in the midst of this season of turmoil in our world? Whether this is your first time or you're joining again, God will speak to you on what you're experiencing right now. 

Join us as we read the Bible from cover to cover in 100 days. We'll start from the first page of the Bible and end on the last, reading 12 pages a day. You won't be alone - others will be on this journey with you. We'll meet once a week to ask our pastors questions, share insights, and encourage each other.

Reading the Bible like a novel is not the norm, nor is doing so in such a short time frame. However, something special happens when you do. 

Watch the Video with Ted Cooper and Pastor Andrew as he shares about his powerful transformation from reading the Bible Cover to Cover and sparking a movement. Transformation is happening here at MPC as well. Hear testimonials from some of our Cover to Cover alumni below: 

David Ledbetter
Rodney Bias
The Goodnights

Ready to join? You have the option to choose between a Tuesday evening session or a Wednesday morning session, whichever suits your schedule better. The sessions will start on January 27th for the Tuesday evening session and January 28th for the Wednesday morning session. Be sure to register (choose session below) to save your spot and prepare for this great adventure together! 

Click here to register for the Tuesday Evening Session. (Childcare available upon request)

Click here to register for the Wednesday Morning Session.  

If you have any registration questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

View Recorded Sessions Here:

Week 1 
Week 2
Week 3

Overcome is a program of Anchor International, a Christ-centered organization helping people who are affected by mental health challenges find support and belonging within their local communities. 

Many of us experience being depressed, feeling lost and lonely, being scared, angry or without hope. We struggle with today's world of "arm's length" relationships and feel excluded. For many of us, our efforts aren't even keeping our heads above water. Often, things feel like they are coming apart.

Consider Overcome, an eight-week journey to help lift you out of the melancholy you feel. Two trained facilitators, willing to guide you and a small group through proven approaches to ease the load. We are not talking at you, but we are walking with you. It is a time about hope.

Next Session:
The next session will begin on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Click here to register.

Contact Information:

Contact the Church office or Stephen and Jane Monks at steefen77@hotmail.com or 904-269-7360, for more information.

Testimonials: 

“I thoroughly enjoyed being a participant in Overcome. It enabled me to acknowledge and put a voice to feelings, situations, and events in my life in a very safe and supportive environment. I walked away with a better understanding as well as tools to help me deal with mental health issues for myself and others. I also formed an incredible bond with my group and gained an awesome prayer support system.”

“The Overcome meetings helped me overcome the pain from my childhood that I could not seem to face. The conversations that I call 'real talk' made me realize that I am valued, needed, and loved. The small group provided a safe place to discover my worth. I loved the people who shared this space with me and the facilitator who was our guiding light. I shall never forget this awesome experience.”

Join MPC this year for our Ash Wednesday service on February 18th at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary at our Church Campus. 

The service will offer a message of repentance and reflection as we prepare for Lent and turn our sights towards Easter.

Childcare is provided for kindergarten and younger. Click here for more details and to register for childcare. 

MPC’s 10th Year serving as Jacksonville’s host church! 

We are celebrating our 10th Year hosting Iron Sharpens Iron in Jax on Feb 28th!! For men of ALL ages, including young men 13 and older.

Early Registration Costs:
$56.50 for Adults
$26 for Students & Active Military
$12 for lunch
Announcing our New Lunch Menu:
Cooked On-site by Pit Boss Paul and His Low ‘n Slow Bros
A 2-Meat & 3 Sides BBQ plus a FatBoy for dessert

We have our most distinguished conference line up yet:
Stephen Kendrick, Pastor & Filmmaker
- The Forge, War Room, Facing the Giants, Fireproof, Courageous
- 2 Seminars: Building Your Marriage and Being a Devoted Man
Patrick Morley, Man in the Mirror Founder and Author
- Seminar on his new book “From Broken Boys to Mended Men”.
Moe Williams, Jaguars Chaplain, former Jaguar, Minister, HS Football Coach
- Seminar: When the Game is Gone
Brett Clemmer, Man in the Mirror President & CEO
- Seminar: Young Men building Meaningful Lives

Plus several more, equipping us to be the Men of God we are designed to be!

Click here to register! 

Contact Bob Graumann, local conference coach with any questions. 

Calling all dads, granddads, and father figures to escort your best gal to the Daddy/Daughter Dance for an evening of old-fashioned sock hop fun!

Join us for a night of boppin' beats, tasty treats, and magical moments as we twist and shout the night away!

The Scoop:

• Date: Friday, March 6th, 2026
• Time: 6:30-8:30pm
• Location: MPC Office/Preschool Campus - Fellowship Hall
• Admission: $40 per Daddy/Daughter pair, $15 each additional daughter (ages 3 and up)
• Soda Fountain Supper included

Reserve your spot at the soda shop by March 1st! 

Sign up to join our annual Serve the City - where our community comes together to make a real difference in our city! This is a great opportunity for small groups, families and friends to serve together, build relationships and provide support to a variety of our mission partners. Please click on the opportunities below for more details and to sign up!

March 7th Serve the City Projects:

1. Hunger Fight: 10am-12pm
2. City Rescue Mission Thrift Store: 9am-12pm
3. Prayer Team: 9am-1pm
4. Isaiah 117 House - DCF Caseworker Appreciation Project: 10am-12pm
5. Waste Not Want Not: 9am-12pm
6. City Rescue Mission Gardening: 9am-12pm
7. First Coast Habitat ReStore: 10am-1pm
8. Trinity Mission (male volunteers only): 9am-12pm
9. 3 Grains of Rice: 9am-12pm 
   * We will also be collecting used Christian books for 3 Grains of Rice.
10. First Coast Women's Services: 9am-12pm
    * We will also be collecting diapers (sizes 3-6) and diaper wipes for First Coast Women's Services. 
11. Seamark Ranch: 10am-12pm

Should you have any questions or need assistance signing up, stop by our Serve the City information booth on Sundays, February 15th, 22nd and March 1st. Feel feel to contact Renata at rkamp@mandarinpres.com as well with any questions.

Momentum is building here at MPC - and it's unmistakably the Holy Spirit at work. He's inviting us to trust Him and create space for more lives to be transformed by the Gospel. This isn't just about us - it's about our children, our community, and countless others who have yet to walk through our doors. The momentum is real. The invitation is clear. It's time to ride this wave. In doing so, we can change lives, deepen our faith and step boldly into God's plan.

Sign up here to volunteer for our construction phase - thank you! 

The purpose of the Momentum Initiative is to make room for more people to move toward Jesus. 
Make a commitment to our Momentum Campaign

- Select "Momentum Campaign" from the Dropdown Menu

We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. Learn more about the vision in our Momentum Initative Launch Video, Momentum Fact Sheet, Momentum Booklet or Vision Gathering Replay. 

UPCOMING MOMENTUM KEY DATES

• Sunday, February 8, 2026: Momentum update and construction news at 9:50am between services in the Sanctuary - View Recorded Meeting
• Sunday, March 29, 2026: Groundbreaking/Construction Kick-off Celebration - more details to be shared soon! 

NEXT STEPS

• Ask the Lord how He's calling you to be part of this journey. 
• Make a commitment to our Momentum Campaign
• Give to our Momentum Campaign - Select "Momentum Campaign" from the dropdown menu
• Sign up to volunteer during our construction phase - Click here for details.
• Submit an online prayer for our Momentum Campaign here.
• If you would like our Momentum booklet mailed to you, please contact info@mandarinpres.com. 

Let's not miss the wave. Let's ride it - together.
 

MOMENTUM QUESTIONS
Building Campaign - Brian Paul at bpaul@mandarinpres.com.
Commitment & Giving  - Anne Petrone at apetrone@mandarinpres.com.
Vision Gatherings/General Questions - Church office at 904-680-9944 or info@mandarinpres.com.

Experience The Great Banquet, a 72-hour weekend retreat designed for guests to come together to eat, laugh, sing, pray, and grow deeper in their faith as they explore Jesus.

You are invited to join us at the Great Banquet! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Great Banquet weekends:

• Spring 2026 Women's Great Banquet weekend is April 16th-19th
• Spring 2026 Men's Great Banquet weekend is April 30th-May3rd.

What is the Great Banquet?

Beginning on Thursday evening and ending Sunday evening, Great Banquet guests eat, laugh, sing, pray, learn and live together. During each of the fifteen talks given by laity and clergy, the theme of God's grace is presented, followed by a time of discussion. Guests participate daily in the celebration of Holy Communion and examine the presence of Christ in his body of believers. Through the prayers and acts of a loving, Christian support community, they experience God's grace in a personal and tangible way.

For more information and an application to attend, please visit nefgb.com.

IECS English Week Mission Trip | May 22 – June 4, 2026 | $3600

Join a life-changing mission trip to China where relationships open the door to hope. Through teaching conversational English at partner universities, team members build genuine friendships with students who have never heard the message of Jesus’ love. By serving in classrooms, conversation corners, English Nights, and everyday moments, we “earn the right to be heard” and share the Gospel through presence, encouragement, and authentic connection.

This short-term trip works hand-in-hand with long-term teachers already serving on campus, creating momentum, drawing new students, and strengthening ongoing ministry. Along the way, participants experience Chinese culture firsthand—including visits to the Great Wall and historic sites in Beijing—while serving as ambassadors of Christ and good will.

The trip includes training, team support, and opportunities for fundraising. Whether planting seeds or helping bring in a harvest, English Week is a powerful way God uses ordinary people to make an eternal impact—both in the lives of students and those who go.

For more information contact MPC member Jerry Althouse at (614) 402-2972 or jerryalthouse@gmail.com. 

Click for 2026 Kids Events Spring & Summer Calendar

Sign up for Unwrapped here. 

Sign up for March 11th 5Up here!

Sign up for the Daddy Daughter Dance on March 6th. 

Camp Registration Opens on March 2nd! Here are our Upcoming Camps: 

K-Kamp: June 7-11
Click HERE for info - registration opens on March 2nd. 

SCAMP: June 22-26
Click HERE for info - registration opens on March 2nd. 

WinShape Camp: July 13-17
Click HERE for info - registration opens on March 2nd. 

For any questions, please contact our KidMin assistant Beth at bwolfram@mandarinpres.com. 

 

Spring Calendar 2026

Click HERE to register for Hang 10 After Dark

Click HERE to pay for Hang 10 Meals

New to Hang 10? Click HERE to complete our new student form.

MPC Medical form is required for all events. You can complete online with event registration or by clicking HERE

Crave starts back Sunday, January 11!

Spring Calendar 2026

Mission Trip Applications/Info and Camp Registration - Click HERE

New to Crave? Click HERE to complete our new student form.

MPC Medical form is required for all events. You can complete online with event registration or by clicking HERE.

MPC College Connect!
Small Group Starting September 14th
 

Join us Sundays from 6-8pm this fall for our College Connect small group!  Led by JoBeth and David Wood, this group will meet at the River House (11848 Mandarin Road) to connect and dig deeper into the Christian faith and what it looks like to trust Jesus in this season of life. 

This group is for anyone in college or college age who is looking for community and to grow in their faith!

For more information contact JoBeth – jobethwood@me.com
Be sure to follow us at @collegeminmpc.

Welcome to MPC Young Adults!
 

MPC Young Adults is a group for those 22-30 looking to connect and navigate life’s transitions together! Focused on those in the workforce, in grad school, or a young professional, our goal is to create space for a community that will encourage you to grow in faith and impact the world! So whether you are married or single, in school or a young professional, have it all together, or are just trying to find your next step – you belong here!

Our Fall Schedule:

• From Tuesday, September 9th - Tuesday, October 7th - Join on Tuesday evenings at our Church Campus from 6-7:30pm.
• Starting Thursday, October 16th - Join us Thursday evenings from 7-9pm in the "couch room" at our Office Campus. We will gather for dinner, community, Bible study, and prayer.

For more info, contact Devyn Nelson at dnelson@mandarinpres.com or email YoungAdultMinistry@mandarinpres.com.

For weekly updates, follow us on Instagram @mpcyoungadults. 

Discover your unique spiritual gifts and learn to share your faith with confidence!

Join us Tuesday nights or Wednesday mornings as we explore how the Holy Spirit has empowered us to join in God's ministry and mission to the world. Over five weeks, we'll dive deep into two transformative topics: Spiritual Gifts and Evangelism.

What You'll Discover:

• How the Spirit has uniquely gifted you to serve God and others
• Practical ways to confidently and naturally share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Your role in God's greater mission in a supportive, conversational environment

The church-wide study starts on September 9, 2025, meeting in the Sanctuary. The cost is $5 for materials. 

Click here to register for Tuesday night (6-7:30pm). We will have our Kids Ministry Program for birth-5th graders on Tuesday nights. 

Click here to register for Wednesday morning (10am-11:30am). 

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

Bring a Friend! Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning after time away, or looking to deepen your relationship with God, this study welcomes all levels of experience. It's the perfect opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, or family members to discover the Gospel in a welcoming, no-pressure environment where questions are encouraged and everyone belongs.

View Recorded Sessions: 

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5

Have you ever wondered how the different books of the Bible and their stories fit together? Do you find yourself confused by the prophets in the Old Testament, or unsure how the Old and New Testaments relate to one another? If so, you're not alone! Pastor Andrew Stepp will guide us through a Bible study, Get a Grip on the Bible, designed to help answer your questions. Get a Grip on the Bible is a 10-week class that walks through the redemption story from Creation to Revelation, chronicling the themes and major events of Biblical history. Please join us as we walk through God's story from Eden to the Ends of the Earth!

Date: February 4 - April 16, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

Recorded Sessions:

Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10