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 be announced soon.

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.

Next Loss of a Spouse class:
August 9th, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at our Office Campus in the Chapel.

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.

Join for our Fifth Annual Burger Bash on Saturday, August 23rd, from 4 - 7pm, at our Office Campus on Mandarin Road. This is an ALL Guys, ALL Ages connect across ALL Generations Event!

Event Details:
We’ll have delicious burgers, hot dogs, fun competitions and prizes! Food will be served indoors to keep everyone cool. Get excited for the "King of the Hill" 15' Water Slide, Flag Football, Basketball, Cornhole Tournament and Kickball! And don’t forget Fat Boys for dessert!

Cost: $10 per adult, $5 for young men under 18.
Bring: your own drinks, swim suits and a side snack to share!!

Click Here to Register! 

Ready to dive deeper into community at MPC? Connect Fest is your one-stop opportunity to discover all the amazing ways you can get more involved at MPC!

Join us in the courtyard between services to explore:

• Small Groups – Find your group and grow in faith together
• Volunteer Opportunities – Serve with your gifts right here at MPC
• Local Missions – Make a difference in our community
• Support Groups – Journey through life's challenges with others

This is also a great Sunday to invite friends, family and neighbors! What better way to show them the heart of MPC than by letting them experience firsthand all the ways we come together to connect and grow in faith.

There will be extended time between services for extra time for connection! Our 9am service will end 10-15 minutes early and our 10:30am service will begin 15 minutes later.

Whether you're new to MPC or have been here for years, Connect Fest is the perfect chance to take your next step. Discover ways to connect and find meaningful ways to serve God and others.

We can't wait to see you there! 

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.

In this focused session, 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 Date:
September 21st, 10:15am - 1:30pm

Here's what to expect: 
During our Discovery Class, you'll learn about our church's mission, what membership involves, and have the opportunity to share your story and God's love in your life. If you feel called, you'll have the opportunity to become a new member and celebrate at our New Member Luncheon immediately following the Discovery Class.

Click here to register! 

Should you have any questions, please contact Renata Kamp at rkamp@mandarinpres.com.

Our KidMin 2025 Events - click here for calendar.

Mark your calendars! Our annual Promotion Sunday is September 7th - a special day when kids and students celebrate "popping up" to their new classes and age groups.
We can't wait to cheer them on as they take this exciting next step in their faith journey!

Summer Calendar 2025

Hang 10 starts back Wednesday, September 10! Fall Calendars coming soon.

Click HERE to register for the 6th Grade Hangout & Ice Cream Party

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

Summer Calendar 2025

Crave starts back Sunday, September 7! Fall calendars coming soon!

Click HERE to register for Freshmen Orientation

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.

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!

Join us Tuesday evenings from 7-9pm in the "couch room" on the Mandarin Road 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. 

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

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:

• Fall 2025 Women's Great Banquet weekend is October 23-26
• Fall 2025 Men's Great Banquet weekend is November 6-9

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.

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!