MCC Weekly Email

September 17th, 2026

Outsiders : Hope In A Dying World

This week's message teaches us that because Jesus is alive, believers have a living hope that is not dependent on their circumstances but is rooted in what Jesus has done, is doing, and will do. This hope remains resilient through suffering and trials, strengthening faith and reminding believers that their eternal inheritance is secure. Living in the light of this hope means allowing faith in Jesus to shape how we respond to hardship, love others, serve, and sacrifice. Ultimately, because Jesus is alive, we can face today and trust Him with our future.

Outsiders Group Study: Our new 1 Peter study is live! Together, we’re exploring what it means to live out our faith through group discussions, practical challenges, and intentional community. Access all materials now on our app or head to mcc.church/groups to start!

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Lead Pastor Updates

We’re grateful to share that, after much prayer, conversation, and discernment, we have narrowed our search to two candidates who will continue in the next phase of the process.

Over the coming weeks, we’ll spend time getting to know each candidate (and their spouse) through assessments, deeper conversations, reference checks, and in-person interviews. These next steps will help us continue evaluating their character, leadership, ministry experience, and alignment with MCC as we prayerfully seek God’s direction.

We’re encouraged by how God has guided the process thus far and are grateful for your continued prayers as we enter this important stage of discernment.

If you have questions or insights you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you.

Weekly Prayer Prompt: Pray for wisdom, clarity, and unity as we continue discerning God’s leading with these two candidates.

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Fall Clothing Drive | Sept 20 - Nov 29

MCC is collecting Donations of Gently Used Warm Clothing for Adults and Children. The items collected will go to the Children and Families we serve in Outreach, and a group will also be packaging up Hygiene Bags to deliver and hand out to the local Homeless.

A blue bin is placed in the Atrium for you to donate.

Practicing The Way

Join us for this 8-session study led by the MCC Elders on what it looks like to cultivate a life of knowing Jesus and living and loving like Him. We’ll watch a video teaching by John Mark Comer and participate in group discussion.

We believe this study is a foundation to life as a disciple of Jesus. It is our desire that everyone at MCC participates in this study at some point in time.

Night of Worship & Documentary Showing - September 30

6:30 pm. We celebrated Pastor Phil and Carol for their time here. Now let’s look back so we can look forward. This is a special night celebrating MCC as a church. Inspired by the "wise builder" in Matthew 7:24–27, this is the story of a church family built on the Rock—a body of believers constructed on a firm foundation that has faithfully withstood trials, transition, and even a tornado meant to tear down the house of the Lord.

Childcare is available.

Young Families Picnic - October 4

Families with kids, birth-6th grade. Join us for a crockpot potluck at Montgomery Park from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Bring your favorite crockpot meal, side, or dessert to share. Come spend time with other families and build important connections with others from MCC.

All Church Fall Family Potluck - October 11

Our MCC All Church Fall Family Potluck is designed to help us intentionally build community within our MCC faith family. This event is for EVERYONE who calls MCC home (married, single, with kids, no children, ALL ages...). Gather together after services for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and fun! Sign up for a category to bring a favorite fall dish.