Ministries
Prayer Chain
Ephesians 6:13-18 (New International Version)
13. Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15. and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints.
If you or someone you know would like to be placed on the Prayer List in our weekly published bulletin, or placed on the Prayer Chain-to be immediately prayed for by many who are on an email and phone tree for just such a purpose, please contact Beverly Myrick at 321-452-5689 or by email, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
MIPC is committed to the “mission within”. We are called to love one another as Christ loved us, to embrace one another’s uniqueness, to share the burden and joy of our lives…to walk alongside others in their time of need in the following ways:
Deacons: Deacons are assigned to each church member to be a contact in times of joy or concern & to provide visitation to shut-ins, arrange support through the S.O.S. committee, and assist as called. Check the Shepard's List if you are uncertain of the name or contact information of your Deacon/Shephard, or contact Beverly at
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Visitors
We extend a special welcome to you! We are glad you are seeking information about Merritt Island Presbyterian Church and hope you will visit with us in the near future. We invite you to get to know our church family and to take part in our services, faith enrichment/study, and fellowship activities.
No matter how friendly and welcoming a church is, visiting any church for the first time can be a little intimidating. Hopefully our website can answer many of your questions to help make your first visit to MIPC more relaxing and enjoyable.
If you are interested in learning more about the church or any specific ministries, please contact Beverly Myrick, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (321) 452-5689 to reach her via telephone. Or contact Gail Buchanan, Chair of Outreach, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Additionally, you can check the Staff and Contact page for other ministries' direct contact information.
Stewardship
Financial Stewardship Cumulative through 3/31/10:
Budgeted Income: Actual Income: $68,669.00
Budgeted Expenses: Actual Expenses: $59,171.43
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Mission Events
Hands-on Mission Trip 2010
“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4. Seventeen people from MIPC, Palm Bay Presbyterian Church, and the Baltimore area formed a team to venture to Merida, Mexico from 6-12 June to work with our Mexican neighbors to construct a building which would later house a much needed water purification facility. Mixing and carrying concrete by hand in 100 degree temperatures was hard work, but working side by side our brothers and sisters in Christ was, indeed, inspiring. We served them by providing much needed additional labor while they served us by quietly preparing meals and providing much needed cool refreshments. All of us (Mexicans and Americans) were looking to the interests of others and hardly noticed the hot weather and sore muscles. In the evening, the team provided many crafts for a vacation Bible school which was well attended by more than 70 children. Smiles (ours and the Mexicans) spoke volumes about just how much the language of the love of Jesus can accomplish in any environment. The language of love transcends any language difficulties between countries. Keep on the lookout for more information regarding when pictures of the trip will be shown to the congregation.
An Opportunity to be a Missionary in Your Own Home
Christmas International House is seeking homes where the Christmas season can be shared with an international student who is alone and unable to be with his/her family during this special time of year. Many of these students have not been introduced to Christianity. However, through your gift of friendship and hospitality, you can provide a place where you can show them what it means to be a believer in Christ. Last year, 280 international students in 28 cities and towns were shown that love. Unfortunately 100 students were turned away for the lack of Christian hosts. If you would like more details about this mission opportunity, please visit the Christmas International House website at www.christmasih.org. or contact Bob Hill.And Speaking of Christmas . . . You might want to consider the purchase of a PCUSA 2011 Mission Yearbook for those on your Christmas lists who already have everything. The Yearbook is a daily devotional with stories, lectionary readings and prayer guides with a Mission focus. The cost is $10.00 more or less, depending on the number purchased. The order will be placed by September 1st to ensure availability. Contact the church office to place your order. Read more...