This Christmas season, we're inviting you to pause and reflect on what we truly long for—God's perfect gifts of hope, peace, joy, and love—celebrating Jesus, the greatest gift of all! This season is a wonderful opportunity to focus on what truly matters and to create lasting memories. We hope you'll join us.
 

Pancakes & Pajamas (November 30th):

Unpack your Christmas jammies and select one of the two seating times (4:30 or 5:30 pm). It will be a night full of syrup, sprinkles, pancakes and fun on Sunday, November 30th in the Fellowship Hall at the Office Campus on Mandarin Road! Kick off the season of Advent with your family in a fun and meaningful way! This event is free but requires pre-registration at mandarinpres.com/pancakes.

Alternative Gift Market (November 30th, December 7th & 14th):

You have the opportunity to join our congregation in supporting a number of missions both local and abroad. Purchase meals for a day for a local family, or chickens & goats through World Vision, or even send a child to a Young Life Camp; the possibilities are endless. AGM will be available on Sundays, November 30th, December 7th & 14th.

Surviving the Holidays Seminar (December 6th):

Holidays are hard after a loss. You're not alone. GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays seminar from 10am-12pm offers a safe space and practical tips to help you navigate the season. Join Pastor Jeff Arnold and GriefShare facilitator Ann Sutton as we provide you with tools and encouragement to survive the Holidays. To learn more or to register, visit griefshare.org or contact Carla Mayo at cmayo@mandarinpres.com or (904) 680-9959.

Rethreaded Pop-Up Shop (December 7th):

Shop with purpose this holiday season at Rethreaded's pop-up shop on Sunday, December 7th, from 9am-Noon. Every unique and handcrafted purchase you make directly helps human trafficking survivors with employment, career development, and supportive services. 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing (December 8th-December 20th):

'Tis the Season! MPC will be ringing the Salvation Army bells at the Publix of Mandarin Oaks (corner of San Jose Blvd. and Mandarin Rd.) from Monday, December 8th to Saturday, December 20th. You may sign up in the church lobby on Sundays, beginning Sunday, November 16th, or online here. 

Poinsettias (Deadline: December 14th):

We are offering an opportunity to give poinsettias in memory or honor of loved ones. They will be displayed in the church Christmas Eve. Place your order online at mandarinpres.com/poinsettia or with the church bulletin insert. Plants are $10 each. The deadline to order is Sunday, December 14th.

Lessons and Carols: An Evening of Scripture and Music (December 14th):

Come enjoy an evening of music and scripture at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 14th. Hear the Christmas story with special music by the Sanctuary Choir, Concert Band and Handbells!

Christmas Eve Services (December 24th):

We would love to have you join us for one of our three services! Whether you join us in person or via our livestream, it will be a special time. For our 7pm and 9pm services, we provide childcare for kindergarten and younger children, and activity bags for older kids.

Here are our service times:

• 4:30pm - Family & Children's Celebration of Christmas with live Nativity     
  Our family service is designed with kids in mind! There will be music, video, interactive elements, and live animals in our outside nativity. As you arrive, everyone will receive props to participate in telling the Christmas story and glowsticks for our ending “candlelight” song.
• 7:00pm - Candlelight & Communion Christmas Message, music by the Worship Team
  Our contemporary service will feature a variety of joyful Christmas music, an inspiring and relevant message, followed by communion and candle lighting to conclude the service.
• 9:00pm - Candlelight & Communion Christmas Message, music by the Sanctuary Choir & Concert Band
  Our traditional service will have Christmas music led by our full choir and band. There will be an inspiring and relevant message, followed by communion and candle lighting at the end of the night, that will leave you filled with joy and hope.
   

We can't wait to celebrate with you this season! 

Click here for Address and Directions

Come enjoy an evening of music and scripture at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary on Sunday, December 14th. Hear the Christmas story with special music by the Sanctuary Choir, Concert Band and Handbells!

Come early for cookies at 6:30pm! This is an event you don't want to to miss! 

Momentum is building here at MPC - and it's unmistakably the Holy Spirit at work. He's inviting us to trust Him and create space for more lives to be transformed by the Gospel. This isn't just about us - it's about our children, our community, and countless others who have yet to walk through our doors. The momentum is real. The invitation is clear. It's time to ride this wave. In doing so, we can change lives, deepen our faith and step boldly into God's plan.

The purpose of the Momentum Initiative is to make room for more people to move toward Jesus. 
Make a commitment to our Momentum Campaign

- Select "Momentum Campaign" from the Dropdown Menu

We invite you to join us for worship on Sundays. Learn more about the vision in our Momentum Fact Sheet, Momentum Booklet or Vision Gathering Replay. 

MOMENTUM KEY DATES

• Sunday, October 12: Momentum Initiative Launched - Watch Video
• Thursday, October 16: Vision Gathering at 10am
• Sunday, October 19: Vision Gathering at 6pm - See what you missed!
• Tuesday, October 21: Vision Gathering at 6pm
• Friday, November 14: Day of Prayer 
• Sunday, November 16: Commitment Sunday & Family Worship
• Sunday, November 30: Celebration Sunday
• December 2025/January 2026: Construction plans will be finalized
• February/March 2026: Groundbreaking and construction will begin
   

NEXT STEPS

• Ask the Lord how He's calling you to be part of this journey. 
• Make a commitment to our Momentum Campaign
• Give to our Momentum Campaign - Select "Momentum Campaign" from the dropdown menu
• Submit an online prayer for our Momentum Campaign here.
• If you would like our Momentum booklet mailed to you, please contact info@mandarinpres.com. 

Let's not miss the wave. Let's ride it - together.
 

MOMENTUM QUESTIONS
Building Campaign - Brian Paul at bpaul@mandarinpres.com.
Commitment & Giving  - Anne Petrone at apetrone@mandarinpres.com.
Vision Gatherings/General Questions - Church office at 904-680-9944 or info@mandarinpres.com.

Starting Sunday, October 12th, we are excited to introduce a new Small Group format this fall!

For 7 weeks, as we receive God's Word through the Sunday Sermon, we will gather together in fellowship to draw closer to Jesus by reflecting upon God's Word, praying about it, and seeking to live it out in our everyday lives. Our fall study will be focused on Nehemiah. 

Small groups are a great way to foster meaningful connections that extend beyond Sunday mornings as we learn and grow together. 

Ready to join? Click here to register and fill out a quick survey about your preferred meeting times and group preferences. This helps us create the best small group experience for everyone!

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

Experience The Great Banquet, a 72-hour weekend retreat designed for guests to come together to eat, laugh, sing, pray, and grow deeper in their faith as they explore Jesus.

You are invited to join us at the Great Banquet! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Great Banquet weekends:

• Fall 2025 Women's Great Banquet weekend is October 23-26
• Fall 2025 Men's Great Banquet weekend is November 6-9

What is the Great Banquet?

Beginning on Thursday evening and ending Sunday evening, Great Banquet guests eat, laugh, sing, pray, learn and live together. During each of the fifteen talks given by laity and clergy, the theme of God's grace is presented, followed by a time of discussion. Guests participate daily in the celebration of Holy Communion and examine the presence of Christ in his body of believers. Through the prayers and acts of a loving, Christian support community, they experience God's grace in a personal and tangible way.

For more information and an application to attend, please visit nefgb.com.

Click here to save your spot!

Sign up for 5Up here.

Fall Calendar 2025

Click HERE to register for Jingle Jam

Click HERE to pay for Hang 10 Meals

New to Hang 10? Click HERE to complete our new student form.

MPC Medical form is required for all events. You can complete online with event registration or by clicking HERE

Fall Calendar 2025

Click HERE to register for Dash & Bash

New to Crave? Click HERE to complete our new student form.

MPC Medical form is required for all events. You can complete online with event registration or by clicking HERE.

MPC College Connect!
Small Group Starting September 14th
 

Join us Sundays from 6-8pm this fall for our College Connect small group!  Led by JoBeth and David Wood, this group will meet at the River House (11848 Mandarin Road) to connect and dig deeper into the Christian faith and what it looks like to trust Jesus in this season of life. 

This group is for anyone in college or college age who is looking for community and to grow in their faith!

For more information contact JoBeth – jobethwood@me.com
Be sure to follow us at @collegeminmpc.

Welcome to MPC Young Adults!
 

MPC Young Adults is a group for those 22-30 looking to connect and navigate life’s transitions together! Focused on those in the workforce, in grad school, or a young professional, our goal is to create space for a community that will encourage you to grow in faith and impact the world! So whether you are married or single, in school or a young professional, have it all together, or are just trying to find your next step – you belong here!

Our Fall Schedule:

• From Tuesday, September 9th - Tuesday, October 7th - Join on Tuesday evenings at our Church Campus from 6-7:30pm.
• Starting Thursday, October 16th - Join us Thursday evenings from 7-9pm in the "couch room" at our Office Campus. We will gather for dinner, community, Bible study, and prayer.

For more info, contact Devyn Nelson at dnelson@mandarinpres.com or email YoungAdultMinistry@mandarinpres.com.

For weekly updates, follow us on Instagram @mpcyoungadults. 

Discover your unique spiritual gifts and learn to share your faith with confidence!

Join us Tuesday nights or Wednesday mornings as we explore how the Holy Spirit has empowered us to join in God's ministry and mission to the world. Over five weeks, we'll dive deep into two transformative topics: Spiritual Gifts and Evangelism.

What You'll Discover:

• How the Spirit has uniquely gifted you to serve God and others
• Practical ways to confidently and naturally share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
• Your role in God's greater mission in a supportive, conversational environment

The church-wide study starts on September 9, 2025, meeting in the Sanctuary. The cost is $5 for materials. 

Click here to register for Tuesday night (6-7:30pm). We will have our Kids Ministry Program for birth-5th graders on Tuesday nights. 

Click here to register for Wednesday morning (10am-11:30am). 

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

Bring a Friend! Whether you're exploring faith for the first time, returning after time away, or looking to deepen your relationship with God, this study welcomes all levels of experience. It's the perfect opportunity to invite friends, neighbors, or family members to discover the Gospel in a welcoming, no-pressure environment where questions are encouraged and everyone belongs.

View Recorded Sessions: 

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Have you ever wondered how the different books of the Bible and their stories fit together? Do you find yourself confused by the prophets in the Old Testament, or unsure how the Old and New Testaments relate to one another? If so, you're not alone! Pastor Andrew Stepp will guide us through a Bible study, Get a Grip on the Bible, designed to help answer your questions. Get a Grip on the Bible is a 10-week class that walks through the redemption story from Creation to Revelation, chronicling the themes and major events of Biblical history. Please join us as we walk through God's story from Eden to the Ends of the Earth!

Date: February 4 - April 16, 2025

If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Althouse. 

Recorded Sessions:

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