MJPC EXTENDS OUR WELCOME TO THE WESTERN YOUTH NETWORK! This program advocates that "Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential." Their afterschool program is currently offering a program at MJPC when students are out because of teacher workdays, weather closures, etc. Check out their website HERE.
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The Grace of Christ be with you!
The prophecy of Isaiah from Isaiah 2:1-5 is a wonderful gift to receive as we prepare for the advent of Christ. Yet, rather than intending us to wait, the prophet offers this vision of God establishing world peace in order to inspire the faithful to lead the way. How can the church make the coming reign of peace a tangible if incomplete reality in the world today?
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Proclaim the peace Christ made on the cross.
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Establish a public ministry of peace in the community.
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Invite all peoples to visit and share hospitality of Christ.
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Teach the ways of God in light of the cross of Christ.
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Speak for the outcast and share God’s blessing with them.
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Make the gospel accessible to all of God’s children.
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Share Isaiah’s vision of God’s plan of peace for all nations.
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Call for mediation of conflicts whenever possible.
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Promote understanding between peoples & celebrate diversity.
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Take active stance for social justice in society and world.
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Practice non-violence and return love for hate.
The ministry of the church of Jesus Christ can be summed up in this way:
The church as an embassy of peace:
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Proclaims the gospel of peace to all nations in order to reconcile sinners to God and then to one another through faith in Christ.
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Teaches the way of Christ which is the way of peace.
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Begins the work of beating swords into plowshares and spears into pruning hooks in its ministries of service and social justice.
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Blessings, Will
MJPC NEWSLETTER: A link to our current newsletter is HERE
THIS COMING SUNDAY: "The Christmas Gift" based on Isaiah 2:1-5. The Rev. Will Heyward is preaching. Sunday Worship Bulletin.
ADVENT LABYRINTH AT MJPC: The labyrinth is available on the front porch at MJPC for use during Advent. You are invited to take time during the season to reflect on the meaning of your faith and life as you walk this guided path.
We will also offer candlelight walks on Wednesdays in advent, Dec. 3, 10, & 17 from 6-7pm each night. Music and hot cider will be available as well. Weather cancellations of the candlelight walks will be posted on our MJPC Facebook page. Merry Christmas to all and may the gift of Christ bring you hope, peace, and a path forward in life.
A FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS SONGS & CAROLS! Join us for a Festival of Christmas Songs & Carols at the Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church on December 7th at 2pm. The festival will feature carol singing, holiday songs, a bell choir, and other special music by the MJPC Chancel Choir & Friends. It's free and all are welcome! This concert will be streamed on this website. A link is HERE.
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Join us in person or online at 7pm as we welcome the Christ child in worship. The service will include a celebration of the Lord's Supper and a candle light recessional. Christmas blessings on all!
MJ's PUPPET COMPANY! The puppets are here! All kindergarten through grade school kids are invited to join the puppets for Bible stories, games and songs Sunday mornings at 10am downstairs in our puppet room at MJPC. Youth can join us, too, to help with the puppets and to lead games. For more info on MJ's Puppet Company, check out the following short video: HERE!
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