VBS 2008 HIGHLIGHTS
 
Wow! Over 660 kids joined us for this week’s exciting expedition for Sonfari Adventure. Many children chose to take their first steps in their faith journey as a Christ-follower! Thanks for “Going Bananas” to the over 400 volunteers who served in all the areas of ministry in the jungle.

• After VBS Events - An unquestionable success. A record 142 teenagers served at VBS this year. Over 100 stuck around everyday afterwards for lunch and fun. A week of service, bowling, tubing and laser tag has worn us all out, but it was worth it.

• Nickels for Nets - The Sonfari kids raised about $2,000.00! Enough money for 200 mosquito nets. These nets will help protect kids in Africa from malaria, a leading killer of kids there.

• Sonfari Music CD - We have put together a collection of all the great songs we sang on our Sonfari Adventure. CD’s are available for $10.00 at the Jambo Hut! (Guest Information Booth)

• Sonfari Adventure is not Over in KidZone - Join us for Summer Sundays at 9:30 or 11:00 am in July and August as we continue our adventure of learning about what we need on our journey as a Christ-follower! Tales of the Trek Characters will be stopping by, guest storytellers will share exciting adventures from the Bible, sing the Sonfari Songs and more!!

• We Need You! Monday, July 7th and Tuesday, July 8th we need MANY volunteers to help take down and put away the props and decorations used for Sonfari Adventure.

Click Here To Watch The Highlight Video From YouTube >

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JOIN US THIS SUMMER AND REACH NEW HEIGHTS
Things That Take My Breath Away
Sundays 9:30    Main Auditorium
               11:00  Main Auditorium & the Venue
 
This summer, as part of the Sunday morning worship experience, our pastors will team teach a series called, Things That Take My Breath Away. Each week one of our own pastoral staff members will share a unique nuance of the biblical description of the Christian faith. The goal of the series is to help us all reach new heights in understanding and loving God. Join us Sunday mornings throughout the summer at 9:30 or 11:00 am.
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COMMUNITY CHURCH LAUNCHES CHRISTIAN COUNSELING SERVICES

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It’s not too late. Sure, the registration deadline has come and gone, but it’s still not too late to sign up for our annual mission trip to the inner-city Detroit. We’re still looking not only for students to attend but also for leaders. If you’re in either category and are interested in some more information, email Jeremy@mpcc.org. Quick details as well as downloadable registration forms and other documents are available at www.slimwired.com. Check out last year’s recap video for a little taste of what it’s like - Click Here >
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July 20 (Sunday 12-2pm) Lunch and games in youth center
July 27 (Sunday 11am-7pm) Holland Beach Trip
   We'll meet after the first church service, jump in some vans and drive to Holland, MI for a
   day at the beach. Download Permission Slip Here (same as MI Adventure)
August 3 (Sunday 12-2pm) Lunch and games in youth center
August 10 (Sunday 12-2pm) Lunch and games in youth center
August 15 (Friday-Saturday) Lock-in @ Kokomo's
   We'll go to Kokomo's in Midland for their monthly Christian youth lock-in.
August 17 (Sunday 12-2pm) Lunch and games in youth center
August 24 (Sunday 11am-10pm) Michigan's Adventure Trip
   After first service, we'll again jump in vans, this time heading up to Michigan's Adventure
   for a long day at the park. Download Permission Slip Here (same as Holland Beach)
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PAINTERS, ORGANIZERS, CLEANERS
- FIRST FLOOR KIDZONE FACELIFT CONTINUES
 
Calling all those who like to paint! In July and August, we will continue to give First Floor a Facelift by adding color to the first floor classrooms. We wish to put the painting project in gear again and we need your help. So if you love to paint, love to organize, love to clean up or just will pitch in anywhere you are needed..... WE INVITE YOU TO HELP! Even if you have never painted before! Come join us! We will work some daytimes and some evenings, let us know when you are available! Come and do a little or a lot, depending on your schedule. Please call or email Nancy Reighard at the church 773-3641 or nancyr@mpcc.org. Put the First Floor Facelift on your summer schedule!
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F_N S_MMER S_NDAYS NEEDS "U"!!
 
KidZone Ministries wants to invite youth and adults to consider being a part of Fun Summer Sundays in KidZone for July and August so our regularly scheduled volunteers can have a break! This is your chance to experience lots of adventure and action as we continue our Sonfari Adventure as Christ- Followers. Lots of choices: 9:30 or 11:00am. Several ages! Please Contact CMU Student Intern for KidZone Ministries - Mandie Shively, mandie@mpcc.org to get more exciting information. Contact First Floor KidZone Coordinator, Nancy Reighard, nancyr@mpcc.org if your choice is with Nursery thru Preschool age. Share the Son this Summer!!
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SUMMERTIME -- AND THE SINGIN' IS EASY!
 
Come join the songbirds in the Summer Choir! No Wednesday evening rehearsals during the summer. Those singers who are in town meet on Sunday mornings to prepare the music for that Sunday's worship.
 
The Choir will be singing : July 13 and 20 and August 17 and 24 , at both services, with rehearsals each of those Sundays at 8:20 am (sharp!) in the chapel.
 
Come and bring your singing summer visitors. (The choir welcomes singers from high school age through senior citizens.)
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Thanks For Your Donations for THRIVE AFRICA!
 
Thanks to all who donated time and treasures to the Thrive Africa Mission Trip garage sale fundraiser. The sale was held May 22-25 at the Horanoff’s house and was a smashing success! Between garage sale proceeds and some cash donations by garage sale patrons, more than $2,100 was raised to defer costs for the mission trip. Items not sold (and they were mighty few!) were delivered to Goodwill in Mt. Pleasant, for sale in their thrift shop. The 3 person mission trip to South Africa begins July 9, and ends July 30. If you still want to help you can!

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ORPHANAGE OUTREACH IN MONTE CHRISTI
 

Thanks to the prayers, financial support, volunteer time and donations, many wonderful things are happening in Monte Cristi.


• More than 20 babies have utilized the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit since it opened in February 2008.
• Forty children are living at the orphanage in Monte Cristi, receiving excellent basic necessities and care.
• Orphanage Outreach volunteers provided introductory English classes and learning camps to over 2000 children.

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CHILDREN'S MINISTRY TRAINING EVENT
November 8, 2008   A Day to Create!
 
KidZone ministries presents Create .... a children’s ministry that changes hearts - starting with yours! Make space in your schedule to attend “Create” - a one day opportunity for children’s ministry volunteers & staff. Featured speaker - David Staal, Director of Promiseland at Willow Creek & author of What Kids Need to Hear and Making Your Children’s Ministry the Best Hour of Every Child’s Week!
 
Cost - $45 per person, 4 or more - $35 per person, Community Church volunteer - Free!
A detailed brochure and registration form coming soon. Contact: Kathy Long, Director of Children’s Ministry at Kathy@mpcc.org / 989-773-3641. 

 
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60 Plus LOOKING AHEAD
 
Our September 18 meeting will be at the home of Nan Riley and will be the kick off for the 2008-2009 year.
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Celebrate!
God's Love at Community Church
Compiled by Marion Phelps
 
 
Thank God for the long term marriage commitment of Marvin & Beverly Cole. On July 14th they will have been married 52 years.
 
Thank God for the safe arrival on June 11th of Thaddeus Brownson, son of Jerrod & Wendi.
 
Thank God for drawing Allison Kreider to Himself and to membership in MPCC. We witnessed her vows on June 8th.

 
To contribute to this column, marionphelps@charter.net or 772-0286.
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