Merritt Island Presbyterian Church

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I stopped by the VBS activities today for a short while. What a lot of wonderful energy and action!!! The children and the adults were all enjoying the interactive VBS activities. The music that accompanies the VBS curriculum was outstanding!!! If you have a chance, stop by and take a moment to appreciate the great learning that is going on in such a fun way. Although I dislike acknowledging some of the people involved for fear of slighting others that I don't recognize here on this page, I am will relie on the everyone's positive nature and they will know that they too are appreciated and are making a positive impact on our community. Julie Hill has generously and masterfully stepped up to oversee the entire VBS program. It takes so much creativity and organizational skills to be able to deliver such an impactful, educational program. She has many cohorts-MaryLou Tipton was emceeing, Marilyn Smoot, the Elder for Christian Education, was part of the frey-leading a group and batting "clean-up". Sara was up in front leading some engaging songs with signs and movements. Mary Schumaker was also serving in multiple capacities. Shepp was leading prayer and part of the dancing and singing. Ms. Cheryl and Mr Fred were there for a brief talk today about Matthew 28 and the library in Haiti that the VBS is helping to "build". They also shared about the sewing project for the orphanage to which many in the church are so lovingly donating their time and talents. 

Summer Worship Schedule

As you make plans for the summer, please make note of the special schedule we will observe for our Sunday morning worship services. Starting June 1st and continuing through August 31st, we will have two worship services each Sunday, with "contemporary" service beginning at 9:30 AM and with "traditional" service beginning at 11:00 AM. The half hour from 10:30 to 11:00 AM will be an opportunity for shared fellowship for worshippers from both services. Please note that the traditional service will begin at 11:00 AM per usual following the fellowship time.

The MIPC Session hopes everyone will take advantage of the fellowship opportunity to better get to know all members of our congregation. Our regular worship schedule with 8:45 AM start time for the contemporary service will resume on September 7th.

MIPC SUMMER EVENTS

Every Wednesday:  Bible Study at 7:00 pm in the Session room.  July 30-Matthew 5: 1-7

 
Every Thursday:  Summer Rec from 10-1 in the Activities Room.  Join us for games, fellowship, food & fun! No summer rec July 31st-only. Resumes next week.

2014 VBS Registration is NOW OPEN!

Click here to check out our VBS Registration website.

Our Vacation Bible School will be held on Monday, July 28th through Friday, August 1st from 9:00am to 12noon.  Check out our registration website or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

MIPC Mission Committee

CLOTHES FOR CHILDREN AT MATTHEW 28 ORPHANAGE IN HAITI - We are continuing our collection of cotton fabrics to make dresses and pants for the children at the orphanage. Also being collected are girls' tees (any color including white which can be worn under the pillow-case dresses for church), elastic, grosgrain ribbon, and buttons. After these items have been collected, there will be a "sew-in" for those who wish to participate-- (no skills needed except for machine sewing) — cutting, pinning, machine sewing, pressing, inserting elastic, sewing buttons, etc. Or if you prefer, you may work on this project independently. Your contributions can be dropped in the box in the narthex.

The Central Florida Presbytery and BIRP are sponsoring a mission trip to Cuba the first week in December. The group will be limited to 10-12 persons and will be visiting the churches in the Del Centro Presbytery, which is a four-hour ride from Havana in the agricultural area of Cuba. This is a "getting-to-know-you" and "making-friends" trip with much interaction with the members of the clergy and congregations, visiting their towns, and learning about their culture. Inasmuch as BIRP has this year started a partnership with the Del Centro Presbytery, it is hoped that half of the participants would come from the BIRP churches. If you are interested, please contact Diane Watkins of the Central Florida Presbytery or Cheryl Mahan, Pastor Shepp, or Frances Fernald.

Tutoring Program:

Carepacks for Homeless – Consider packing several gallon size ziploc bags to keep in your car to give to people who are asking for food or donations. Suggested items: non-perishable snack items, bottles of water, toiletries (travel size items of toothpaste, soap, etc.).

Help MIPC reach its goal to support Central Brevard Sharing Center to feed Brevard's Hungry....bring in cans/jars/packages of food to every event!! Coming to Kids Klub? Help feed the Hungry. Coming to Ruth Circle? Help feed the Hungry.  Are you willing to help?