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Mercer Weekly | November 8-14
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 8th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, November 10th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Women’s Ministry Small Group - 5:30pm in Room 16 Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, November 11th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, November 12th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Fortify - 4:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Progra Upcoming Events Red Kettle Drive Starts - November 18th 60+ Ministry Potluck - November 19th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Financial Seminars - November 22nd Salt Friendsgiving - November 23rd Serve The Season - December 5th Marriage Conference - February 5th & 6thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 4:7-21" Pastor Paul Stoeckl Watch last week’s service 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am 1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 5:1-21" See you soon ☀️
November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | November 8-14
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 8th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, November 10th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Women’s Ministry Small Group - 5:30pm in Room 16 Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, November 11th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, November 12th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Fortify - 4:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Progra Upcoming Events Red Kettle Drive Starts - November 18th 60+ Ministry Potluck - November 19th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Financial Seminars - November 22nd Salt Friendsgiving - November 23rd Serve The Season - December 5th Marriage Conference - February 5th & 6thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 4:7-21"
Pastor Paul Stoeckl Watch last week’s service 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 5:1-21"
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November 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Serve the Season '26
We are exactly one month away from Serve the Season! On December 5th, from 10 am-12 pm, we're hosting an open house event just for you and your family! When you arrive, you will rotate through a variety of stations to tangibly serve various people and organizations in our community. We will also have opportunities for whole-group worship (10am, 11am, and 12pm) that we would love for you to join. It is going to be such a sweet time as we serve the season together. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there! Interested in helping us gather supplies? Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Interested in serving? Sign up link coming soon!
November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Journey November Updates
Journey High School | November Updates Hey Journey Students and Parents! November is here, and we've got some great nights ahead! We're looking forward to growing in our faith, building friendships, and having special moments together! Here's what's happening: Nov. 4 — The Practice of Gratitude: Worship with the Journey Band, games, and a message from Psalm 103. Nov. 11 — Comparison Steals: Games, friends, and a message from Galatians 6. Nov. 18 — Friendsgiving! Thanksgiving meal, games, and time together. Invite your friends! All high school students are welcome! Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving Break: No Journey this week. Friendsgiving — We'd Love Your Help! We're challenging students to bring something to share for our Friendsgiving meal! A side dish, dessert, drinks, or anything else would be wonderful. Parents, if you'd like to help, we'd be grateful too! No pressure, just a fun opportunity to contribute and celebrate together. If you or your student would like to bring a dish, please email jennifer.ellsworth@mercercreek.org or peter.bower@mercercreek.org and let us know what you'd like to bring so we can plan accordingly. Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00 PM | Mercer Creek Commons We're thankful for our Journey students and families. Every week matters, and we love seeing what God is doing! STEP IN • STEP UP • STEP OUT
November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - November 5
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we have some wonderful opportunities to bless our community in the weeks ahead! First, please consider signing up for a Red Kettle shift. Every shift helps us raise more money to distribute to individuals and families in our community who need it most. Thank you for helping us love our neighbors in such a practical way! Second, please help us spread the word about our upcoming Turkey Dinner Giveaway on Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. If you or someone you know could benefit from one of these meals, we would love the opportunity to bless you! Please share this with friends, family, and neighbors who may need a little extra help this Thanksgiving. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we anticipate running out, so please plan accordingly. November 15 is also the date of our Financial Forum. You’ll find the financial reports from our previous fiscal year included in this email. If you’d like to learn more about how we steward the resources God has entrusted to us, or if you have questions about our church finances, I encourage you to join us at 9:35 a.m. in the gym, immediately following our first service. Finally, this weekend, Paul Stoeckl continues our The Real Thing series with a message from 1 John 4:7–21. We’ll be exploring what it means to live in the love of God and love one another. It should be a great weekend, and I hope to see you there! Serving with you, Dan Arnold
November 4, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
SALT Friendsgiving Donations
SALT is hosting Friendsgiving on November 23rd at 7pm in the commons at Mercer Creek Church! We are looking for donations of Thanksgiving-style dishes including Turkey, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Casseroles, Rolls, Desserts and any other holiday favorites you would like to contribute! Every contribution helps us create a warm, welcoming evening filled with good food and great fellowship for our college students! Please fill out this google form to let us know what you will be bringing: Donation Form Please reach out to teanaway.nale@mercercreek.org with any questions!
November 1, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Summit November Newsletter
Welcome to November, Summit Families, We are grateful you are part of our community. Here is a snapshot of what we have planned for our time together this month. Event Night: Summit Church Takeover: On a Friday! Friday, November 20th Summit is taking over the church. Students are encouraged to bring a pie to share and join us for a night of fun games and fellowship. More details to come. For now, mark this important day change on your calendar. No Summit on the regularly scheduled Wednesday, November 18th; instead, Summit Event Night on Friday, November 20th! Thanksgiving Break There will be no Summit on Wednesday, November 25th. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you, Parent Volunteers! Thank you parents for your dedicated support in the kitchen as we serve our middle schoolers! We have some volunteer spots open for anyone wanting to try it out. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944A8AA2BA6FF2-57912123-summit Summit November Message Series
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November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | November 8-14
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 8th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, November 10th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Women’s Ministry Small Group - 5:30pm in Room 16 Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, November 11th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, November 12th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Fortify - 4:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Progra Upcoming Events Red Kettle Drive Starts - November 18th 60+ Ministry Potluck - November 19th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Financial Seminars - November 22nd Salt Friendsgiving - November 23rd Serve The Season - December 5th Marriage Conference - February 5th & 6thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 4:7-21"
Pastor Paul Stoeckl Watch last week’s service 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 5:1-21"
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October 29, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | November 1-7
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, November 1st 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Monday, November 2nd Married Life - 6:00pm in the Commons. Prayer Night - 6:30pm in the Prayer Room. Tuesday, November 3rd Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, November 4th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. MomCo - 9:00am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, November 5th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Saturday, November 7th Men’s Breakfast - 8:00am in the Commons. Upcoming Events Child Dedications - November 15th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Serve The Season - December 5thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 4:1-6"
Pastor Jon Riley Watch last week’s service 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 4:7-21"
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October 22, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | October 25-31
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 25th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, October 27th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. MomCo Clothing Swap - 5:30-8:00pm in the Creekside Building Wednesday, October 28th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, October 29th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events Prayer Night - November 2nd Men’s Breakfast - November 7th Child Dedications - November 15th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Finance Seminars - November 22nd Serve The Season - December 5th Marriage Conference - February 5th & 6thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 3:11-24"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 4:1-6"
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October 17, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Orchard Alliance Financial Seminars
– Financial Seminars – We are thrilled to have Orchard Alliance come and present two amazing seminars all about how to steward the resources God has given us. THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP: Fundamentals for Faithful Living Sun, Nov 22, 11:30 am–1:00 pm, MCC Gym Our daily financial decisions are an important part of how we live out our faith. The Heart of Stewardship: Fundamentals for Faithful Living explores scriptural principles that can shape your stewardship—from spending, saving, and giving, to creating or updating a will or trust to make sure your family is cared for. This 90-minute seminar offers a fresh, biblical view of your financial journey and a clear path forward to emotional freedom from the grip of money. You’ll also leave with practical tools to help you take your next steps toward faithful living with joy and confidence. THE HEART OF STEWARDSHIP: Building a Legacy Sun, Nov 22, 2:00 pm–3:30 pm, MCC Gym You’ve worked hard to build a solid financial foundation. Now, how will you steward what God has entrusted to you in the years that remain? The Heart of Stewardship: Building a Legacy explores biblical principles for managing accumulated assets, planning your estate, and practicing God-honoring generosity. This 90-minute seminar offers a fresh, biblical view of your stewardship journey and a clear path forward to emotional freedom from the grip of money. You’ll leave with tools and insights that will help you care for the people and purposes you.Register here
October 15, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | October 18 - 24
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 18th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Monday, October 19th Inner-Healing Prayer Study - 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, October 20th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, October 21st Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. MomCo - 9:00am in the Commons. Women’s Ministry at the Patch - 5:30-700pm at The Patch at Jensen Farms (6181 Wilson Creek Road) Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, October 22nd Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events MomCo Clothing Swap - October 27th Men’s Breakfast - November 7th Child Dedications - November 15th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Finance Seminars - November 22nd Serve The Season - December 5th Marriage Conference - February 5th & 6thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 3:1-10"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 3:11-24"
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October 8, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | October 11 - 17
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 11th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room. Annual Celebration of Ministry - 12:30pm in the Commons. Monday, October 12th Inner-Healing Prayer Study - 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Tuesday, October 13th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons. Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons. Wednesday, October 14th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons. Thursday, October 15th Thursday Maintenance Guys Ministry - 8:00am in the Commons. 60+ Ministry Potluck - 12:00pm in the Commons. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events MomCo Clothing Swap - October 27th Men’s Breakfast - November 7th Child Dedications - November 15th Summit Church Takeover - November 20th Finance Seminars - November 22nd Serve The Season - December 5thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 2:18-29"
Director Peter Bower Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 3:1-10"
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October 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | October 4 - 10
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, October 4th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Baptism Class - 9:30 & 11:00am in the Office Conference Room Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Monday, October 5th Inner-Healing Prayer Study - 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Married Life - 6:00pm in the Commons Tuesday, October 6th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Commons Wednesday, October 7th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. MomCo - 9:00am in the Commons Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons Thursday, October 8th Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events 60+ Ministry Potluck - October 15th Baptism Weekend - October 18thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 2:3-17"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 2:18-29"
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September 24, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | September 27 - October 3
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 27th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services (Wildcat Welcome Weekend) - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Make sure to come in your CWU swag! Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Monday, September 28th Inner Healing Prayer Study - 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Tuesday, September 29th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Worship Center Wednesday, September 30th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons Thursday, October 1st Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Saturday, October 3rd Men’s Breakfast - 8:00am in the Commons Upcoming Events Baptism Class - October 4th Married Life - October 5thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "1 John 1:1 - 2:2"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 2:3-17"
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September 17, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | September 20 - 26
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 20th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry (MC Kids) - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups (Summit Sundays) - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Monday, September 21st Inner-Healing Prayer Study - 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Tuesday, September 22nd Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons Salt (Young Adults Ministry) - 7:00pm in the Worship Center Wednesday, September 23rd Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons Thursday, September 24th Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events Wildcat Welcome Weekend - All services on September 27th Men’s Breakfast - October 3rd Baptism Class - October 4th Married Life - October 5thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Live Rich"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "1 John 1:1 - 2:2"
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September 10, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | September 13 - 19
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 13th 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during all three services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting during the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Tuesday, September 15th Women’s Ministry - 9:00am in the Commons Family Prayer & Worship Night - 6:00pm in the Worship Center Wednesday, September 16th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Summit (Middle School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Journey (High School Ministry) - 6:30pm in the Commons Thursday, September 17th Movers & Shakers - 7:30am, meet in the South Lobby Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events Inner-Healing Prayer Study - Starts September 21st at 6:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room Wildcat Welcome Weekend - All services on September 27th Men’s Breakfast - October 3rd Baptism Class - October 4th Married Life - October 5thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Contentment Vs. Consumerism"
Pastor Dan Arnold Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30, 10:00, & 11:30am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "Live Rich"
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September 3, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | September 6 – 12
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, September 6th 8:30 & 10:00am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services. Middle School Small Groups - Meeting at the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Monday, September 7th Prayer Night - 6:30pm in the Prayer Room. Wednesday, September 9th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. MomCo Registration - 9:00am in the Commons. Thursday, September 10th Fortify (MC Kids) - 4:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events 3 Services - Starting on September 13th | 8:30, 10:00, and 11:30am Family Worship/Prayer Night - September 15th Movers & Shakers - September 17th Wildcat Welcome Weekend - All services on September 27thNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Money Reveals the Heart"
Pastor Paul Stoeckl | Matthew 6:19-24, Luke 12:13-34 Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. Services: Sundays at 8:30am & 10:00am
1410 N Main Street, Ellensburg WA, 98926 Next Week: "Contentment vs. Consumerism" – 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Philippians 4:11-13
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July 30, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Mercer Weekly | August 5 – 11
Welcome to the Mercer Weekly 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 5th 8:30 & 10:00am Worship Services - Join us for Sunday
service in person or online. Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming during both services. Youth Small Groups - Meeting at the 10:00am service in the Mt. Stuart Room Monday, August 6th Prayer Night - 6:30am in the Prayer Room. Wednesday, August 8th Mercer Creek Men - 6:30am in the Commons. Journey (High School) Hang Out - 6:30pm in the Gym. Thursday, August 9th Fortify (MC Kids) - 4:00pm in the Mt. Stuart Room. Celebrate Recovery - 6:00pm Potluck, 6:45-8:30pm Program. Upcoming Events Women’s Lunch - August 18th, 12:00-1:00pm, CommonsNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Psalm 128"
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November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - November 5
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, With Thanksgiving just around the corner, we have some wonderful opportunities to bless our community in the weeks ahead! First, please consider signing up for a Red Kettle shift. Every shift helps us raise more money to distribute to individuals and families in our community who need it most. Thank you for helping us love our neighbors in such a practical way! Second, please help us spread the word about our upcoming Turkey Dinner Giveaway on Sunday, November 15, at 2:00 p.m. If you or someone you know could benefit from one of these meals, we would love the opportunity to bless you! Please share this with friends, family, and neighbors who may need a little extra help this Thanksgiving. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, and we anticipate running out, so please plan accordingly. November 15 is also the date of our Financial Forum. You’ll find the financial reports from our previous fiscal year included in this email. If you’d like to learn more about how we steward the resources God has entrusted to us, or if you have questions about our church finances, I encourage you to join us at 9:35 a.m. in the gym, immediately following our first service. Finally, this weekend, Paul Stoeckl continues our The Real Thing series with a message from 1 John 4:7–21. We’ll be exploring what it means to live in the love of God and love one another. It should be a great weekend, and I hope to see you there! Serving with you, Dan Arnold
October 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - October 29
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, Last Sunday, we launched our fundraising initiative to support Haitian refugees in the Dominican Republic. We’re excited about the opportunity to partner with the Romanos as they expand their ministry to meet this urgent and growing need. Thank you to everyone who has already given! We’ll continue highlighting this important ministry over the next few weeks, so I encourage you to prayerfully consider giving a special offering above and beyond your regular tithe. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who are facing tremendous challenges. Here’s how you can give: Give online: Visitmercercreek.org/give, select “Missions-Other,” and write “Refugee” in the memo line. Give by check: Make your check payable to Mercer Creek Church and write “Refugee” in the memo line. Let’s be generous and bless this important ministry as the Romanos serve those in such great need! This weekend, Jon Riley will continue our The Real Thing sermon series with a message from 1 John 4:1–6. I’m looking forward to another great weekend together, and I hope you’ll join us! Serving with you, Dan Arnold
October 22, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - October 22
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, At the heart of our DNA is a passion to fulfill the mission of Jesus to reach the world. For decades, Mercer Creek Church has sent workers, dollars, and prayers to the ends of the earth. Since stepping into this role, my commitment has been to continue that legacy and expand our international mission efforts. One of our strongest international partners right now is Mission 2535 in the Dominican Republic, led by the Romano family. I’ve visited their ministry site twice, and I could not be more enthusiastic about their work. As a church, we already support their ministry and church-planting efforts. But when I heard about a new area of ministry they were preparing to launch, I knew Mercer Creek needed to get involved! Mission 2535 is in the early stages of launching a ministry to Haitian refugees! This new initiative will build on their existing ministry philosophy while providing additional resources and support for the growing and struggling Haitian population in the Dominican Republic. The project includes housing, vocational training, church planting, and so much more. I’ll attach a document with more details, and on Sunday I’ll share a video that explains the vision. This is a huge, God-sized project, and I’m excited about the opportunity for Mercer Creek to be part of what God is doing. If you would like to give specifically to this initiative, simply write “Refugee” on the memo line of your Mercer Creek Church check. If giving online, select “Missions-Other” and write “Refugee” in the memo. Growing in Financial Discipleship On November 22, we’re partnering with Orchard Alliance to host two financial seminars designed to help us grow in our financial discipleship and faithfully steward the resources God has entrusted to us. Fundamentals for Faithful Living — 11:30 a.m. This 90-minute seminar is designed for those who are just starting out financially or navigating the “messy middle” season of life. Building a Legacy — 2:00 p.m. This 90-minute seminar is designed for those in a season of life when they are considering how best to steward the legacy God has entrusted to them. Both seminars are free, and I want to strongly encourage you to consider attending the one that best fits your season of life. You can find more information and register through the link on The Hub. Refreshing Our Commons Last week, I shared a little about the refresh project we’ve begun in our Commons. In the weeks ahead, we’ll begin experimenting with the Sunday placement of different areas as we prepare to purchase new décor and furnishings. This is a challenging space because it serves so many purposes throughout the week, functioning as a meeting and ministry space for a variety of groups. On Sundays, however, we want it to feel like a warm, inviting entry to our church—a place where people want to linger, connect, and build relationships. At some point, we also plan to move the espresso stand into the Commons, which we hope will further transform the space. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue making room for more! This Sunday at Mercer Creek This Sunday, I’ll continue our The Real Thing series with a message from 1 John 3:11–24. We’ll explore how authentic faith is demonstrated through genuine love and what it looks like to put the love of Jesus into action. I hope you’ll join us! See you Sunday! Dan Arnold
October 15, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - October 15
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, In September, we wrapped up a four-week series on managing money God’s way. I was honestly pretty nervous about preaching through this topic, but I’ve been so thankful for the feedback so many of you have shared with me. I’ve especially loved hearing stories from those of you taking the 90-Day Tithe Challenge and learning about the unique ways God is working in your lives as you step out in both obedience and faith. I always love hearing your stories, so please keep them coming! It also seems appropriate to simply say thank you. As I’ve watched the generosity of this church over the last few months, I continue to be amazed. As more of us step forward to give generously, we’re seeing more opportunities for ministry. Thank you for helping make ministry happen every day at Mercer Creek! Commons Update: Our volunteers have been working hard this week on a small remodeling project in the commons, removing the old roll-down door from the kitchen. It will take a few weeks to finalize everything, but this is just one part of a light refresh we’re preparing for that space. Over the next few months, we hope to update some of the furnishings and make the commons a more inviting place to sit down, connect, and have conversations with others. We also plan to move the espresso stand into that space. Stay tuned for more fun updates in the months ahead! Membership Ballots: If you’re a formal member and received a ballot last week, please remember to return it to the church office or a Connections Table by Sunday, October 25. This Sunday, I’ll continue our The Real Thing series with a message from 1 John 3:1–10. I hope you’ll join us! See you Sunday! Dan Arnold
October 8, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - October 8
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, This weekend I’m excited for you to get to know Peter Bower a little better. Peter has been a fantastic addition to our staff team as he leads both our high school ministry and our community outreach efforts. Peter has a long ministry background, including serving with YWAM, as a youth pastor and associate pastor, and as a church planter. This weekend, he’ll be continuing our series, “The Real Thing,” from 1 John 2:18–29. On Sunday after the 11:30 service, at 12:30pm, we’ll host our annual Celebration of Ministry in the Commons. Paul is making some delicious soup, and we’ll hear stories from the past year and celebrate all that God has been doing through Mercer Creek. We’re aiming to keep the event to about an hour. If you don’t normally attend the 11:30 service, I’d encourage you to try it out this Sunday and stay for lunch! As we’ve now turned the corner into October, we’re all starting to settle into our fall routines. Ministries have launched, and some really cool things are happening. I wanted to take a quick moment to simply say thank you! I know so many of you have been praying, many have been volunteering, and so many of you have been giving generously. Because of your support, prayers, and engagement, we have some fantastic ministry happening at Mercer Creek. Thank you for being such a faithful and generous church! See you Sunday! Dan Arnold
September 24, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - September 24
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, This weekend we’ll celebrate one of our favorite traditions—Wildcat Welcome Weekend! Hundreds of college students will join us across our three services, and I encourage you to invite any students you meet throughout the week to come with you. After each service, we’ll have free hot dogs and a CWU-themed photo booth in the Commons. But as fun as all of that will be, the most important thing we can do is make every student who walks through our doors feel like they belong here. So let’s roll out the red carpet! Wear your CWU apparel, introduce yourself to a student you don’t know, help someone find their way around, invite them to grab a hot dog with you, and look for opportunities to start a conversation. Be the kind of church family that makes a college student think, “I’m really glad I came here.” For many of these students, this weekend may be their very first time walking through our doors—and for some, it could be the beginning of something much bigger. We’re not just welcoming students to a church; we have the opportunity to welcome them into a community where they can encounter Jesus, find authentic relationships, and discover what it means to follow Him. Let’s make this weekend about more than a great event. Let’s pray that God uses our hospitality, our conversations, and our invitations to help students take a step toward Jesus. Also launching this weekend is our new series, The Real Thing: Finding Authentic Faith in an Artificial World. I’ll be preaching from 1 John 1–2:2, and over the coming weeks we’ll walk through the letters of John together through the end of November. We’re still a few weeks away, but I also want to invite you to our Annual Celebration of Ministry on Sunday, October 11, at 12:30 p.m., immediately following the 11:30 service. We’ll share a delicious meal together and celebrate stories of what God has done through Mercer Creek over the past year. While this gathering serves as our annual meeting, all of our elections happen by mail, so this will be a time focused entirely on celebration. Then, in November, we’ll host our Financial Forum, where we’ll answer your questions and share more about Mercer Creek’s finances. I can’t wait to see you this weekend for our special CWU edition of Sunday services! Dan Arrnold
September 17, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - September 17
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, As I write to you at the end of this week, my heart is filled with all kinds of emotion. It has been a full week! We kicked off our 11:30 service, launched our women’s ministry, restarted middle school and high school ministries, and helped college students move in this morning. Next week, we launch Salt and MomCo. On a personal note, I’m chasing kids around each night to different activities while cheering on other kids in our community from whatever sideline I find myself on. These are fun, wild, and crazy days! But in the middle of it all, I am keenly aware that while we are going strong, we also must heed our Savior’s invitation to withdraw, be quiet, and get alone with Him. We are going to have some exciting days of ministry and outreach this fall, but we must never forget that you are deeply loved by the Father, and He longs for slow, unhurried time with His beloved. I pray that this Sunday will be a time for you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with Jesus. I’ll be completing our Faithful series, continuing where we left off last week as we explore 1 Timothy 6:17–19 in a message I’m calling “Live Rich.” Then, on Wildcat Welcome Weekend, I’ll kick off our next series through 1, 2, and 3 John, which we’re calling The Real Thing: Finding Authentic Faith in an Artificial World. I’m looking forward to being together Sunday! Dan Arnold
September 10, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - September 10
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, It’s hard to believe we’re already here, but this weekend we are relaunching our 11:30am service! After a long summer, it’s exciting to see all three of our Sunday services back up and running. Over the past year, we’ve continued to see God grow Mercer Creek, and our heart remains the same: to pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world. Adding the 11:30 service gives us more room to make room for more people—and we’re excited about what God is going to do this fall. You’ve heard me say this for a while now, but I want to encourage you to consider making 11:30 your regular service this season and, even better, invite someone to come with you! We also have some great opportunities to serve during this service. If you’ve been looking for a place to jump in, you can find those opportunities at mercercreek.org/serve. This Sunday I’ll also be continuing our Faithful series as we talk about a subject that touches every one of us: contentment. I’ll be preaching primarily from Philippians 4:10–13, 1 Timothy 6:6–10, and Hebrews 13:5. I’m looking forward to what God has for us as we consider what it means to trust Him and find contentment in Him, regardless of our circumstances. And as we head into fall, so many great things are getting started! Our women’s ministry is launching weekly small-group Bible studies and MomCo, and middle and high school students begin gathering again this Wednesday from 6:30–8:00pm. If you have students in your life, this is a great time to help them get connected and plugged in for the year ahead. Our prayer ministry is also launching an exciting new five-week seminar called Listening and Healing Prayer, beginning Monday, September 21, from 6:00–7:30pm. The seminar will be taught by trusted local professional Jackie Moore. This course introduces Listening Prayer as a discipline for cultivating spiritual attentiveness and discerning God’s guidance through intentional reflection and quiet contemplation. Building on that foundation, Healing Prayer provides a structured framework of reflective questions to help participants seek God’s restoration and freedom. The course addresses areas such as unhealthy behavioral patterns, dependencies, anxiety, fear, guilt, grief, anger, shame, and depression. You’re encouraged to go through it with a partner, but that is not required. I really cannot recommend this seminar enough. There is a lot happening, and I’m genuinely excited about this next season at Mercer Creek. God has been so faithful, and I believe He has more for us as we continue to pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission together. It’s going to be a great Sunday. I hope to see you here! Dan Arnold
September 17, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - September 17
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, As I write to you at the end of this week, my heart is filled with all kinds of emotion. It has been a full week! We kicked off our 11:30 service, launched our women’s ministry, restarted middle school and high school ministries, and helped college students move in this morning. Next week, we launch Salt and MomCo. On a personal note, I’m chasing kids around each night to different activities while cheering on other kids in our community from whatever sideline I find myself on. These are fun, wild, and crazy days! But in the middle of it all, I am keenly aware that while we are going strong, we also must heed our Savior’s invitation to withdraw, be quiet, and get alone with Him. We are going to have some exciting days of ministry and outreach this fall, but we must never forget that you are deeply loved by the Father, and He longs for slow, unhurried time with His beloved. I pray that this Sunday will be a time for you to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with Jesus. I’ll be completing our Faithful series, continuing where we left off last week as we explore 1 Timothy 6:17–19 in a message I’m calling “Live Rich.” Then, on Wildcat Welcome Weekend, I’ll kick off our next series through 1, 2, and 3 John, which we’re calling The Real Thing: Finding Authentic Faith in an Artificial World. I’m looking forward to being together Sunday! Dan Arnold
September 3, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - September 3
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, Today we are celebrating some great progress in Nicole’s healing! This afternoon (Thursday), we received word that they are starting the discharge process today! Thank you for your prayers, and please continue to pray for Nicole’s full and complete healing. As we head into this weekend, I’m reminded that, in so many ways, Labor Day weekend represents the pinnacle of community life here in Ellensburg. Throughout the weekend, Mercer Creekers will be serving and participating in activities across the spectrum of our community. We are praying for you as you do! You are called to be the light of Jesus in every one of those “arenas” where you engage. May you represent Jesus well as you function as His hands and feet wherever you go. Well, we only have one more week with just two services! Join us this Sunday as Paul continues our Faithful series with the message, “Money Reveals the Heart,” from Matthew 6:19–24. We will also celebrate communion together. See you Sunday (and probably throughout the weekend)! Dan Arnold
July 30, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - July 30
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, It was so much fun having Scott Sinner back with us this past weekend! Whenever Scott is here, we're reminded of an important part of our identity as a church: we are committed to loving our community. Last year, we made a strategic staffing investment to redevelop and revitalize two important ministries in our church: our high school ministry and community outreach. By hiring Peter Bower, we made the intentional decision that we weren't going to coast—we wanted to take seriously our calling to love our community well. Over the past year, Peter has worked hard alongside his team to strengthen our high school ministry, and he's excited about what God has in store for the year ahead. At the same time, we're preparing to lean even more intentionally into community outreach this fall. Peter was sharing several new outreach initiatives with me just the other week, and I couldn't be more excited about what's coming. While the details are still coming together, I'd encourage you to reach out to Peter now if you're interested in helping launch new outreach efforts designed to love our community in practical ways. He's on vacation this week, so let's fill his inbox with people who are ready to serve! You can reach him at peter.bower@mercercreek.org. It may still be July, but believe it or not, summer will be over before you know it. Our staff and ministry leaders are already preparing for what I believe will be a powerful season of ministry this fall. Beginning August 19, we'll launch our 40 Days of Prayer guide to help us seek the Lord together as we prepare for this new ministry season. The guide will conclude on Wildcat Welcome Weekend as we welcome students back to Central and look for opportunities to share the love of Christ with them. I'd also ask you to begin praying about the relaunch of our third service on September 13. During the school year, we need three services to make room for everyone—and, Lord willing, for many more people who will encounter Jesus. Every seat we create is another opportunity for someone to hear the gospel, experience Christian community, and begin following Christ. To make that possible, we'll need many people to step into serving roles across every ministry, especially in Kids Ministry. We also need many of our regular attenders to make the 11:30am service their primary service. If you're able to serve or make the 11:30am service your regular service this fall, you'll be helping create space for new people and new families to experience what God is doing at Mercer Creek. Would you begin praying now about whether God is calling you to be part of that mission? This weekend, Pastor Jon Riley will lead us back into our Journey Upward series as we study Psalm 128. He'll also guide us in celebrating communion in a format that's more similar to how Salt regularly observes the Lord's Supper. If you've attended our Good Friday services, you'll have a good idea of what to expect. I will be out on vacation this weekend with my family, but I hope you’ll still join us this Sunday! Dan Arnold
July 23, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Weekly Letter from Pastor Dan - July 23
“Together we pursue Jesus, love our community, and live out His mission to reach the world.” Dear Mercer Creek Family, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but summer is more than halfway over! Don't panic—consider this your wake-up call to be purposeful with the weeks ahead. Our family still has one more vacation planned, but much of our attention is already beginning to turn toward the fall. I hope you are able to enjoy meaningful times of rest, celebration, and connection with family and friends in the weeks ahead. I also want to encourage you to spend some intentional time praying and considering what it might look like for you to become more engaged at Mercer Creek this next year. This is such an exciting season in the life of our church. Everywhere you turn, there are opportunities to serve, connect, and grow. As you step in, you will help prepare the way for the work God wants to do in and through our church in the coming year. If you're wondering where you might fit, I encourage you to visit mercercreek.org/serveand explore opportunities to get more plugged in. Please also be praying for the 30 middle school students heading to camp this weekend. This is an exciting milestone for our youth ministry, and God is doing some wonderful things among the teenagers in our church. Let's faithfully lift up these students, leaders, and the camp experience in prayer this weekend. This Sunday is one of my favorite weekends of the summer as our friend and former Mercer Creek lead pastor, Scott Sinner, joins us as our guest speaker. Scott will take a brief break from our Journey Upward series to share a message that is especially close to his heart right now. We will also take time to commission our Dominican Republic team as they prepare for their trip in August. It is going to be a wonderful weekend together, and I hope you'll make plans to join us. See you Sunday! Dan Arnold
November 5, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Serve the Season '26
We are exactly one month away from Serve the Season! On December 5th, from 10 am-12 pm, we're hosting an open house event just for you and your family! When you arrive, you will rotate through a variety of stations to tangibly serve various people and organizations in our community. We will also have opportunities for whole-group worship (10am, 11am, and 12pm) that we would love for you to join. It is going to be such a sweet time as we serve the season together. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there! Interested in helping us gather supplies? Check out our Amazon Wishlist! Interested in serving? Sign up link coming soon!
October 31, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
November MC Kids
Hello, MC Kids Families, Welcome to November and our fresh fall updates. Check In Update | November 8th Thank you all for your patience and grace as we have changed to our new database/check in system. We are still learning and growing with it, and we appreciate your support in the process. We have another new change coming our way. As a church, we are looking at how best to structure our Commons area. To help with this process, we will be trying out a few new locations for our MC Kids Check In: November 8th & 15th: We will still be in the Commons, but on another wall. November 22nd & 29th: We will be around the corner by the MC Kids Sign. For December 6th & 13th: We will be in the old West Entrance where we check in for MC Kids Camp. We promise to have signs and people to help as we try out something new. As we try them, we will be asking your feedback, so let us know what you think! Check Out Reminder Also, quick reminder: Please keep your claim ticket with you until you have picked up all your children. The safety of your kids matters, and we want to make sure this is evident to you and to families that are visiting. If you have any questions, please reach out! Serve the Season | December 5th We are just over one month away from Serve the Season! On December 5th, from 10 am-12 pm, we're hosting an open house event just for you and your family! When you arrive, you will rotate through a variety of stations to tangibly serve various people and organizations in our community. We will also have opportunities for whole-group worship (10am, 11am, and 12pm) that we would love for you to join. It is going to be such a sweet time as we serve the season together. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!
October 24, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Child Dedications - November 15th 2026
We love celebrating families at Mercer Creek! If you’re interested in having your child dedicated, we’ll be holding dedications on November 15th during our Sunday services. Before participating, we ask that parents go through a short virtual Child Dedication Class to learn more about what dedication means and how we, as a church, can support your family. To have the class sent to you, head to mercercreek.org/dedications or click the button below. If you have any questions, please email Brenna.Modine@mercercreek.org.Click Here to have the class sent to you
October 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
October in MC Kids
Hey Families! We hope y'all are doing well as you have settled into your new school year routines. This last month has been beautiful with families coming back, a super sweet family worship/prayer night, and welcoming our college volunteers back. It has been so special, and we cannot wait to see what God has in store for the rest of this school year. Baptism Class - October 6th Are you interested in getting baptized, or want to learn more about what baptism is? We've got baptism classes just for you! Kids and Middle School students will meet over Zoom on Tuesday, October 6th, at 5:30pm. Please email Brenna.Modine@mercercreek.org if your child (3rd grade-8th grade) shows interest in getting baptized. Our next baptism weekend will be on October 18th! Child Dedications - November 15th We love celebrating families at Mercer Creek! If you’re interested in having your child dedicated, we’ll be holding dedications on November 15th during our Sunday services. Before participating, we ask that parents go through a short virtual Child Dedication Class to learn more about what dedication means and how we, as a church, can support your family. To have the class sent to you, head to mercercreek.org/dedications or click the button below. If you have any questions, please email Brenna.Modine@mercercreek.org. Serve the Season - December 5th Save the date! On December 5th, from 10am-12pm, we're hosting an open house just for you and your family! Once you arrive, you will rotate through a variety of stations to tangibly serve various people and organizations in our community. We will also have opportunities for whole-group worship (10am, 11am, and 12pm) that we would love for you to join. It is going to be such a sweet time as we serve the season together. Mark your calendars, and we'll see you there!
August 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
It's that final summer stretch!
Hey families! It's WILD to think that we're headed into August. We hope y'all have had an amazing summer and that you take this next month to soak it all in before the school year starts. We're still having fun around here while we get ready for what God has for us this fall. Here are some of the things we've got going on: Fortify | August 13th We cannot wait to hang out with your fourth and fifth-graders next Thursday, August 13th. This is our second one with our new fourth graders, and we loved having them last time! As a heads up, Pastor Brenna will be gone on the Dominican Republic Mission Trip. But never fear! Summit Director Aidan will be leading all the fun! See you there! Family Survey We want to make our MC Kids environment the best we can, and to do that we need help from your WHOLE family. We have created this survey. Here’s the catch: we want you to do it together. We want to hear what you AND your kids have to say. Even if it sounds silly or doesn’t quite make sense, we want to hear it all. Family Event Keep your eyes out! We have a family event coming up mid-September to help kick off the school year. We'll be sending out more details soon.
If you ever have any questions or prayer requests, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Pastor Brenna Dineen (brenna.dineen@mercercreek.org)
Jen Ellsworth (Jennifer.ellsworth@mercercreek.org)
September 2, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
How is it September?!?
Hey families! It's crazy to think that we are officially entering the fall season. I know you have a lot that you are juggling between fair, sports and school starting, but we wanted to make sure that you were in the loop of all the fun things happening! Western Day | THIS Sunday We don’t know about you, but we are getting excited for Rodeo Weekend! MC Kids will look normal that day, but we thought we should add a twist! We encourage your kiddos to dress up in their Western/Rodeo gear! It is going to be a blast, and we cannot wait to make memories together! Family Prayer and Worship Night As we begin this school year, we would love to invite our families together for a night of prayer and worship. At 6:00pm we'll open with worship and a short message for the start of the school year. Following this group time, families will rotate through stations where you will pray for your school, your teachers, your friends, and be prayed over as a family. Have questions or want to volunteer? Send an email to brenna.dineen@mercercreek.org Baptisms | October 18th Hey families! We are excited to announce that the next baptism date is October 18th! If your child (3rd grade and older) is interested in being baptized, they need to come to our baptism class. It will be on October 6th at 5:30pm on Zoom. If your student is interested, please email Pastor Brenna at brenna.dineen@mercercreek.org If you ever have any questions or prayer requests, please don't hesitate to reach out. Pastor Brenna Dineen (brenna.dineen@mercercreek.org) Jen Ellsworth (Jennifer.ellsworth@mercercreek.org)
July 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
July in MC Kids
Hi Families,
Welcome to July! Looking forward to a joyful and vibrant month and offering ways to explore new things!
Come Serve With Us
As summer begins, our MC Kids volunteers are stepping into a season of both serving and some time away with family! Because we never skip a beat when it comes to discipleship and creating great Sunday experiences, we're looking for 10 adults to serve once a month in July, August, and September. MC Kids is a team sport! We’ll pair you with other volunteers and walk you through everything you need to know. Together, we’ll find serving dates that best fit your schedule. Your presence makes a difference. To get plugged in or to ask questions, simply reply to this email and our team will get you plugged in!
Fortify
We cannot wait to hang out with your current fourth and fifth graders this Thursday, July 9th for our Water Day! This Fortify will be the first one for incoming 4th graders as well as the last Fortify for the outgoing 5th graders. We are looking forward to all the fun! Please have students wear clothes they can get wet in, bring a towel if they would like one, and apply sunscreen before arrival.
Baptisms
Is your student interested in getting baptized, or want to learn more about what baptism is? We've got a baptism class just for you! Kids and Middle School students will meet over Zoom on Tuesday, July 7th, at 5:30pm. Please email Brenna.Modine@mercercreek.org if your student (3rd grade-8th grade) shows interest in getting baptized. If that day does not work for you, please reach out, and we will schedule another time for your student's class! Our next baptism weekend will be on July 12th.
Thank you for being part of our MC Kids family!
If you ever have any questions or prayer requests, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Pastor Brenna Dineen (brenna.dineen@mercercreek.org)
Jen Ellsworth (jennifer.ellsworth@mercercreek.org)
October 30, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Summit Food Drive
Hi Summit Families, Summit is participating in the Big Picture Food Drive to help support students in need in our community! We’d love for our families to join us by donating nonperishable food items. Donations are being collected through November 10th, so there’s still time to participate! You can bring your items on Summit Sunday or on a Summit Wednesday. Every donation makes a difference and helps support local students. Thank you for being part of Summit and for helping us serve our community!
November 1, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Summit November Newsletter
Welcome to November, Summit Families, We are grateful you are part of our community. Here is a snapshot of what we have planned for our time together this month. Event Night: Summit Church Takeover: On a Friday! Friday, November 20th Summit is taking over the church. Students are encouraged to bring a pie to share and join us for a night of fun games and fellowship. More details to come. For now, mark this important day change on your calendar. No Summit on the regularly scheduled Wednesday, November 18th; instead, Summit Event Night on Friday, November 20th! Thanksgiving Break There will be no Summit on Wednesday, November 25th. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Thank you, Parent Volunteers! Thank you parents for your dedicated support in the kitchen as we serve our middle schoolers! We have some volunteer spots open for anyone wanting to try it out. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944A8AA2BA6FF2-57912123-summit Summit November Message Series
October 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Summit October Newsletter
Hi Summit Families, October is just around the corner and with it a few details we would like to share with you for the upcoming month. Baptisms A baptism class for kids and middle schoolers will be held on Tuesday, October 6th at 5:30 p.m. on Zoom. Baptisms will then follow on Sunday, October 18th. Please reach out to Pastor Brenna with any questions brenna.modine@mercercreek.org Where, When, Why Meet us at the Mercer Creek Gym from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday unless otherwise notified. Doors will not open until 6:25 p.m. as leaders will be meeting to go over the night. Summit exists to advance God’s Kingdom by fostering loving relationships between students and Jesus, caring adult leaders, and peers. Thank you, Parent Volunteers! Thank you parents for your support in the kitchen as we serve food to our middle schoolers! We are still looking for more parents who would be willing to assist with set up, distribution, and clean up. What would that look like? ● 6:15 p.m. arrive to set up utensils and food ● 6:25 p.m. serve food and engage students with a warm welcome ● 6:45 p.m. clean up and fill out the order sheet noting any items that need to be stocked A link is provided below for you to select a date that works for you. If the link does not load the first time, please click again (this is a common glitch in the system). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944A8AA2BA6FF2-57912123-summit Summit October Message Series
August 19, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Summit September Newsletter
Hi Summit Families, Welcome Back! We will be kicking off Summit on Wednesday, September 16th. Meet us at the Mercer Creek Gym from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Wednesday unless otherwise notified. Doors will not open until 6:25 p.m. as leaders will be meeting to go over the night so keep an eye on any inclement weather and please plan accordingly. Food We will be offering food for the kids upon arrival. For $1 students will have the choice between 1) a pizza slice or 2) a cup of noodle.Water and sparkling water will also be offered with any choice. Parent Volunteer Opportunity Thank you parents for your support serving food at Summit. Some of you have already signed up before as kitchen volunteers-thank you! We are still looking for more parents who would be willing to assist with set up, distribution, and clean up. What would that look like? 6:15 p.m. arrive to set up utensils and food 6:25 p.m. serve food and engage students with a warm welcome 6:45 p.m.clean up and fill out the order sheet noting any items that need to be stocked A link is provided below for you to select a date that works for you. If the link does not load the first time, please click again (this is a common glitch in the system). https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040944A8AA2BA6FF2-57912123-summit Pick Up and Drop Off A driving map is provided below for safely entering and exiting the area. We will be blocking off the North B Street entrance and the area by the gym (red lines). This is to help with traffic and provide a safe area for students to play outside. We also ask that you follow the blue arrows and only go in that direction for entering and exiting. If you are needing to park while waiting for your students, we ask that you park in the area circled in green that is in the visible range of our leaders so we can keep an eye on our students as they leave. Summit Message Series Part of our monthly emails include a schedule of topics and content that will be presented. Check it out below.
November 5, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Journey November Updates
Journey High School | November Updates Hey Journey Students and Parents! November is here, and we've got some great nights ahead! We're looking forward to growing in our faith, building friendships, and having special moments together! Here's what's happening: Nov. 4 — The Practice of Gratitude: Worship with the Journey Band, games, and a message from Psalm 103. Nov. 11 — Comparison Steals: Games, friends, and a message from Galatians 6. Nov. 18 — Friendsgiving! Thanksgiving meal, games, and time together. Invite your friends! All high school students are welcome! Nov. 25 — Thanksgiving Break: No Journey this week. Friendsgiving — We'd Love Your Help! We're challenging students to bring something to share for our Friendsgiving meal! A side dish, dessert, drinks, or anything else would be wonderful. Parents, if you'd like to help, we'd be grateful too! No pressure, just a fun opportunity to contribute and celebrate together. If you or your student would like to bring a dish, please email jennifer.ellsworth@mercercreek.org or peter.bower@mercercreek.org and let us know what you'd like to bring so we can plan accordingly. Wednesdays | 6:30–8:00 PM | Mercer Creek Commons We're thankful for our Journey students and families. Every week matters, and we love seeing what God is doing! STEP IN • STEP UP • STEP OUT
August 30, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Journey September Updates
Parents and Journey Students,
We are excited to welcome students back to Journey on Wednesday, September 16, from 6:30–8:00 PM in the Commons at Mercer Creek! As we begin this new year, I am really excited about what is ahead. Journey is more than a weekly youth group. We want to create a space where students can encounter and respond to Jesus and where they can Step In, Step Up, and Step Out. High school is an important season as students figure out who they are, where they belong, what they believe, and who they want to become. Our hope is that Journey can be a consistent place where students know they belong, have adults who care about them, build meaningful friendships, ask honest questions, and learn what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. This year, we are excited to grow our community, develop student leaders, launch our new worship team, serve our schools and community, and, of course, have a lot of fun together. Last year, we saw tremendous growth in this ministry. Most importantly, we want to create opportunities for students to take meaningful steps in their faith. We can't wait to see everyone on September 16! Thank you for trusting us with your students and for your partnership and support. Please make it a priority to get your high school students connected to Journey. We believe God has some great things ahead for Journey, and we are excited about what is to come! See you on September 16! Peter Bower
Local Outreach and High School Ministry Director Mercer Creek Church Parent Opportunities Parents, thank you for partnering with us! There are many simple ways to be involved at Journey—from helping with snacks and special events to leading or assisting with small groups, or simply showing up on Wednesday nights. You don't have to commit every week; even occasional involvement makes a huge difference. We only have so many years to invest in our kids, and we want to take every opportunity we can to encourage and challenge them in their faith. If you're interested in helping or would simply like to hear more about Journey, please reach out by email at peter.bower@mercercreek.org. We'd love to find a place that works for you. Our team is amazing, and I know you will be inspired and encouraged as you work with them!
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