MGC NEWS AT A GLANCE
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Pray for people who are dealing with medical issues and recovery. Pray especially for Gina Y., Sirus M., Kent K., Sharyn K., and Mike & Stephanie W.
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Pray for those folks who are dealing with strained and broken relationships that are in need of God’s touch of healing.
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Pray for our many missionary families who are serving the Lord in places around the world.
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Continue to pray for our building renovations as they near completion.
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Praise God for the talent and hard work that God has provided to bring this project though to conclusion.
PARTNERS IN MISSIONS
LOCAL MISSIONS
Bridge of Hope
Cornerstone Reproductive Health
Eastern Mennonite Missions
Maple Grove Preschool
Parkesburg Point
PCCO (Parkesburg Churches Community Outreach)
Southern Chester County Young Life
Welsh Mountain Home
WORKERS IN THE FIELD
Nathan & Laurel - World Team in Africa
Garry & Ruth - EMM
Nathan & Krystal - Christar
David & Dawnell - Commission to Every Nation in Mexico
Kandace - EMM in Cambodia
William - EMM Teaching Missionary
Mike & Sharyn - Powered to Move in Texas
Randal - Modern Day in Italy
Dale & Kathy - YWAM Virginia & Chile
Omar & Family - Word of Life Thailand
Jon & Amanda - CRU West Chester University
Randy & Melanie - Reach Beyond in Mexico
Mentor & Erinda - Eurasia Partners in Albania
Armando Peña & Family - Lampei Ministries in Mexico City
CURRENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Morelia, Mexico Renovation Trip
Lampei Ministries is moving into a larger building! Help is needed with renovations including light construction, electrical work, and painting. If you are interested in serving in Mexico December 1-9, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Please see Lisa H. if you have any questions.
Sunday School
During our 9:00 a.m. Sunday School hour, the men and women will meet in different classes. The men’s class titled “Fathered by God” will meet upstairs and will be taught by Chris B and Mike Clemmer. The women’s class titled “More Precious Than Rubies: Wisdom in Action“ will meet in the basement and will be taught by Rose C. Youth will meet with their regular class in the youth room.
Men’s Retreat
All men are invited to attend a men’s retreat at Spruce Lake on January 7–8. The speaker will be Jaime Saint, grandson of Nate Saint, the missionary pilot who lost his life while sharing the Gospel in the Amazon rainforest in Ecuador. The cost to attend is $153. Sign up at the Welcome Center.
Children’s Christmas Musical
We are doing a Christmas musical again this year and would love for children in kindergarten through eighth grade be participate. Practices will be held in the youth room during our worship service, beginning now and continuing until Christmas.
Annual PCCO Thanksgiving Meal
Our Church will be providing 15 turkeys (cooked & deboned) for the Annual PCCO Thanksgiving Meal. This year we plan on serving 425 people in our community. If you are able to provide a turkey, please sign up at the Welcome Center. Turkeys are to be in our freezer by Sunday, November 22.
Bible Quizzing
Youth and young adults, ages 13 - 20 are invited to sign up for Bible quizzing! From January through March 2027, participants will study the life of David: 1 Samuel 16-31, 2 Samuel 1-12, and 1 Kings 1:28-2. Contact Brian or Lisa H. if you have any questions.
Worship Concert
Bruce & Nancy D. are part of a Christian music group called Kindred Cross. They invite you to Cornerstone Fellowship Church in Coatesville on November 21 at 6pm for a concert debuting their new music.
PCCO Pajama Drive
Join Maple Grove Preschool in partnering with the PCCO to collect pajamas for those in need this holiday season. Infant sizes to 14-16 are needed.The collection box will be at the Welcome Center November 5 to December 4.
Church Directory Updates
The church office will be submitting edits to the church directory at the end of the year so that new copies can be distributed early next year. Many of you have already been contacted regarding updates to your directory page. Please submit any changes or corrections to the church office as soon as possible so they can be included in the new directory.
Additionally, please remember to notify the church office whenever your phone number or email address changes. These are ways we communicate with our congregation and share important church news and information.