Join MPC this year for our Ash Wednesday service on March 5th 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 under. Please contact Beth to RSVP for childcare.

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

Time:  6 - 7:30pm on Tuesdays or 10-11:30am on Wednesdays

Location: Sanctuary

Cost:  $20.00 for Workbook & Chart or $5 for Chart Only

You can choose between a Tuesday evening session or a Wednesday morning session, whichever suits your schedule better. The sessions will begin on February 4th for Tuesday evenings and February 5th for Wednesday mornings. Be sure to register (choose your session below) to secure your spot and prepare for this exciting 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. 

Recorded Sessions:

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Discover Your Place at MPC

Take your next step with us through our Discovery Class – a welcoming space where you can explore what it means to be part of our MPC family and our mission of More People Moving Toward Jesus.

Over two sessions, you'll:

• Connect with our church family and learn about our vision for serving Christ
• Share your own faith journey and explore opportunities for meaningful involvement
• Understand the heart behind MPC membership and how you can be part of our mission

Next Class Dates:

• Session 1: February 9th in Quad 1
• Session 2: February 23rd in Quad 1

Here's what to expect: 

• In the first session, you will learn more about our church’s mission and what is involved in membership.

• In the second session, you’ll have a chance to share your story & God’s love, and give you the opportunity to join MPC.

If you are interested in learning more about Discovery Classes or would like to join our next class, please contact Carla Mayo by email.

Join us for 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. Sign up below (more details in the links). 

• City Rescue Mission Thrift Store - Sort and organize goods in the CRM Thrift Store. This would be a good opportunity for families with children ages 12 and up. (20 volunteer spots/per shift – 40 total)
  9am – 11am Thrift store
  1pm – 3pm Thrift store
• Three Grains of Rice Missions - General clean-up, painting and minor repairs at their campus of approximately 20 houses (40 volunteer spots) and organize groceries for food distribution. (20 volunteer spots)
  9am- 1pm - general clean-up
  9am-1pm - organize groceries
• Seamark Ranch - This event coincides with Seamark Ranch’s monthly volunteer day. The work will consist primarily of readying the course and obstacles for Seamark’s annual Mud Run fundraiser. This would be a good opportunity for families with children ages 5 and up. (40 volunteer spots)
  9am-12:30pm - Mud Run course prep
• Hunger Fight - Preparation of 22,850 meals and 800 books for distribution to children in the Jacksonville area.This would be a good opportunity for families with children ages 6 and up. (100 volunteer spots)
  12:30pm-3:30pm - Meal and book packing
• HabiJax - Promote awareness by distributing door hangers at local apartment complexes (20 volunteer spots) and creation of table topper decorations for a HabiJax awards dinner. (6 volunteer spots)
  9am-12pm - Awareness project
  9am-12pm - Awards dinner preparation
• Prayer Team - Pray for the ministries that are taking place throughout our community. 
  8am - 6pm - Prayer Team

Join us as we serve our community and spread some joy! There is something for everyone, all ages are invited to particiapte. Should you have any questions, contact Renata or our front office. 

Hear ye! Calling all noble fathers, grandfathers, and father figures to escort their fair princesses (ages 3+) to the enchanted Once Upon A Time Royal Daddy/Daughter Dance!

Join us for an evening of dancing, feasting and magical moments at our Daddy/Daughter celebration.

Royal Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025
• Time: 6:00-8:00pm
• Castle Location: MPC Courtyard (Fellowship Hall at Mandarin Road Campus if rain)
• Royal Tribute: $40 per Daddy/Daughter pair, $15 each additional princess
• Feast included

Secure your place at court by March 24th!

Griefshare

MPC's GriefShare is a friendly, caring group that will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences. You don't have to go through the grieving process alone. GriefShare is for people grieving the loss of a family member or friend.

If you've lost a loved one, you may have discovered that few people truly understand the deep hurt you are feeling. This can be a confusing time when you feel isolated and have many questions about experiences you've never encountered before. GriefShare groups meet weekly for a 13-week session designed to help you face these challenges and move toward rebuilding your life.

The next GriefShare session will begin on Wednesday, February 26th - May 21st, 6-8pm in Classroom #6 on the Loretto Road Campus. Click here to register. 

To learn more or to register visit www.griefshare.org or contact Carla Mayo at cmayo@mandarinpres.com | (904) 680-9959.

Loss of a Spouse helps men and women grapple with the challenges of losing a spouse. This two-hour seminar features an inspiring video filled with moving stories, practical advice, and various perspectives on spousal loss.  After the video, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss what you learned with other participants.  You’ll discover that you’re not alone in your grief and that what you are going through is normal.

The next Loss of a Spouse class is on Saturday, February 15th, 10am-Noon in the Chapel on the Mandarin Road Campus. Click here to sign up. 

To learn more or to register for Loss of a Spouse and/or Griefshare, visit griefshare.org or contact Carla Mayo at cmayo@mandarinpres.com | (904) 680-9959.

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.

Meeting Details:
Beginning Wednesday, February 12, 2025, from 6pm to 7:30pm in Room 7, Loretto campus of Mandarin Presbyterian Church. Click below to register. 

Contact Information:

Contact the Church office or Stephen and Jane Monks at steefen77@hotmail.com or 904-269-7360, for more information by February 11.

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.”

MPC is offering a six-week prayer training class from January 19th - February 23rd on our Loretto Road Campus. This class is designed to equip you to pray confidently for the people God puts in your path, and it's a great opportunity for personal growth.

This isn’t just a learn-about-prayer class. It’s a class where we’ll practice prayer to grow more comfortable and confident when praying for others. Since that comes with practice, the goal of this class is to offer encouragement, coaching and training. But most importantly, it provides an opportunity to practice praying with others in a safe and encouraging atmosphere. By the end of six weeks, participants will have some experience (and hopefully more comfort and confidence) in listening to, loving and praying for people who need prayer.

Who should take this class?

• People who help lead small groups and Bible studies.
• People involved in ministries or mission activities with people in need.
• Anyone who wants to get better at praying for others.

What will it be like? Here’s a rough outline for our time together each week:

• Take time to gather and connect.
• Ask for God’s help.
• Reflect on the week (if appropriate).
• Learn something new about listening, loving and praying.
• Practice it.

Who is leading the class?

• One of our “pastors in the pews,” Jesse Alexander, will lead the class with the help of one of our deacons, Marjorie Lewis.

Spots are limited - register today! 

Announcing our KidMin 2025 Events - see below for registration links.

Save the Date: Camp Day is March 10th when our registrations for all Summer Camps will open. 
For any questions about upcoming events, please contact Wendy Greer. 

Click here to register for 5Up!
 

Click here to register for our UnWrapped Bible Event.

Mark your Calendars - Camp Registrations Open on March 10th!

Spring Calendar 2025
Hang 10 starts back on January 15, 2025!

Click HERE to register for Hang 10 After Dark.

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

Click HERE to pay online for Hang 10 Meals. 

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

Spring Calendar 2025
Crave starts back on January 12, 2025!

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

Click HERE to register for Awakening. 

Mission trip information and applications are on our high school missions page - click HERE

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

Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Vision Night. If you missed it, you can click to watch the recap video. It's a great opportunity to hear from Senior Pastor Andrew Stepp on what God is doing in our church and what's in store for MPC looking ahead!