Upcoming Events

@MercyWednesday Classes Begin

Wednesdays, September 20 – November 15 // 5:30-8pm // MERCY

Mercy Wednesday is a night of connection and classes. This season we’re offering a great line up of classes and ways to get involved in community, as well as a weekly dinner to gather and share food and conversation with one another. The dinner starts at 5:30pm, then you can split off to attend classes and/or drop kids at childcare from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, or go home after we eat.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

Please fill out a DINNER RSVP form the Monday before the Wednesday you’ll be attending, if you’re planning to come just for dinner and not any of the classes. Sign up here: bit.ly/mwdrsvp17

@MW- Loving Across Differences

Wednesdays, September 20 – October 4 // 6-8pm // MERCY

Our church wants to be a community filled with beautiful differences! Whether it be age, ethnicity, gender, educational background, income, or personalities. Because we know living the reality of a diverse community brings great joys but also challenges and misunderstandings, we offer this class as a starting point for people to explore how to more effectively love across differences, particularly ethnic and cultural ones.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

@MW- Marriage Strengthening Course

Wednesdays, September 20 – November 1 // 6-8pm // MERCY

This course is designed to offer couples a chance to connect with other couples, as well as time to foster conversation between spouses to deepen and strengthen their marriage. For some main conversation focus, the group will be using Tim Keller’s video series based on his book, “The Meaning of Marriage.” Cost: $26 per couple. Taught by Scott & Amy Whitmore. Limit: 6 couples.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

@MW- Bible Study: Jonah

Wednesdays, September 20 – November 1 // 6-8pm // MERCY

Many Christians feel confused reading the Bible by themselves. While the Bible is a “divine book,” it’s also a human book, written in the times, places, and languages of its human authors. What do we make of the “human side” of the Bible? How does it change the way we read the Bible and hear from God? We’ll read through the book of Jonah, understand it in its context, and consider what God might be saying to us through this Old Testament story. Led by Jeff Heidkamp and Adam Schalter.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

@MW- Book Study: "The Good and Beautiful God"

Wednesdays, September 20 – November 15 // 6-8pm // MERCY

James Bryan Smith’s book “The Good and Beautiful God,” helps you to work through what misconceptions you may hold when it comes to God’s nature. The book takes a look at what Jesus himself reveals about God and his kingdom and how you can learn, grow in, and better understand. This book will also help you engage in a process of spiritual formation through soul training activities aimed to make these narratives true in your day to day. Taught by Dan Ahlfield. Cost: $15 per person for the book.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

Connect Event: Bonfire

Saturday, September 23 // 7-9pm // Chaska

Come and join us for a night of roasting hot dogs, making s’mores, and meeting new people. We will be meeting at one of our leader’s homes, the Codding’s in Chaska at at 7pm. Bring a chair to sit on and a friend!

Full address sent with sign up.

Old Fashioned Church Picnic

Sunday, September 24 // 12:30pm service (after 11am service) // MERCY

Join us for our annual good Old Fashioned Church Picnic! This year we’ll be at 752 Harding, so stay a while after the 11am service. We’ll supply the meat, potato salad and drinks, you provide a side or dessert to share. There will be our Pie Making Contest, face painting, bounce house, basketball contest, lawn games, board games and more!

Please bring the following items based on your last name:

A-I: Dessert

J-R: Cold or Hotdish

S-Z: Veggies or Salads

Volunteer: bit.ly/mercypicnic

Pre-Register your pie: bit.ly/mercypie

Women's Book Club

Tuesdays, September 26-November 21 // 9:30-11am // MERCY

Women’s Book Club is re-starting and we’d love for you to join in! We will meet for 9 weeks this fall to discuss the novel Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. This is the story of 2 half-sisters who are separated by forces beyond their control: one sold into slavery, the other married to a British slaver. Homegoing traces the generations of family who follow as their destinies lead them through 300 years of history as the legacy of slavery is revealed in light of the present day.

Childcare is available for $30/child with a cap of $50 per family payable at the first book club meeting. Please RSVP for childcare prior to meeting.

@MW- Gifts & Strengths

Wednesdays, October 4 – October 25 // 6-8pm // MERCY

The Mercy community believes God has designed each person with unique spiritual gifts and talents they can use in the church as well as their everyday spheres. We’ll be using a spiritual gifts inventory and the Strengthsfinder™ tool to help attendees uncover who God has created them to be. Cost: $20 per person for books, assessments, and handouts.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

Gospel Community Concert: Let's Come Together

Tommy K Wesley presents “Let’s Come Together,” a community concert.

This is a coming together for all. We want to see everyone there! God said, “If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” Let’s Come together! Come fellowship over coffee and refreshments from 6pm-7pm, then enjoy the concert from 7pm-10pm.

International gospel artist Tommy K Wesley with special guest Robert E Robinson, featuring gospel artists Courtland Deon Pickens, Darnell Davis & The Remnant, Mercy Vineyard Worship Team, William Wesley, Music Director and so much more…….
It’s time to come together for change!

Details: 6pm -10pm // MERCY
Advance tickets: $15 // At door: $20

Tickets: bit.ly/letscometogether

@MW- Learning to Minister Like Jesus

Wednesdays, October 11 – October 25 // 6-8pm // MERCY

At Mercy, we believe anyone can learn how to hear from God and pray for others with power and effectiveness. This core training will teach you what the Bible says about the power of prayer and how we can each participate in it. If you hope to be on the Prayer Team or a leader at Mercy, this is the class you need to take.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

Holy Land Interest Meeting

Wednesday, October 11 // 6pm // MERCY

We are taking a trip with MEJDI Tours to the Holy Land in May of 2018, with Pastor Le Que Heidkamp. Travel with other Jesus followers on this multiple perspective journey through the Holy Land. Rooted in Christian pilgrimage and facilitated by two guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian, spend 8 days experiencing the spiritual sites, enjoying the diverse cultures of the region and learning about the daily struggles for peace, justice and security through the eyes of its residents. Travelers will be offered a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the complex issues facing Israelis and Palestinians hearing from local leaders, activists and community members from every perspective. There will be time for spiritual reflection, teaching, discussion and fun.

Join us for an interest meeting with Le Que Heidkamp to learn more about the details and goals. If you’d like to see more details, review costs and our trip with MEJDI Tours here: https://www.mejditours.com/open-tour/journey-to-the-holy-land/

Dinner is available at 5:30pm. Childcare is available from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade. Cost is $3 per adult dinner (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child.

Men's Breakfast

Saturday, October 14 // 9am // MERCY

Men, this event is for you! We hope this breakfast will feed, encourage, and challenge you to be the men God has called you to be and to grow deeper in Jesus. It’s a time to hang out, eat hearty food, and hear stories from fellow guys in the hopes of learning how to become men who build each other and those around us up.

Breakfast is $5 & childcare is available for $3 with RSVP.

Talking to Kids About Race

Sunday, October 22 // 9am // MERCY

If you are a parent, mentor, volunteer or caregiver who engages with kids and has been wondering how you can approach the conversation about race and racial inequity with kids and youth, you’re invited to join Le Que Heidkamp, Co-Lead Pastor, to exchange ideas and ask questions. Space will be limited.

@MW- Finance Class

Wednesdays, November 1 – November 15 // 6-8pm // MERCY

Are you struggling with debt? Trying to make goals for building a savings account or making a large purchase? Want new ideas and tools for creating and maintaining a budget? Does it all just feel….overwhelming? This is the class for you! This three night Personal Finance Class will teach you practical skills for being successful with money.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

@MW- Membership Class

Wednesdays, November 8 – November 15 // 6-8pm // MERCY

For people who are considering taking the next step of involvement at Mercy, the Membership Class is an interactive discussion of what it means to be a member of a church. We discuss what we hope members get out of being a part of Mercy and what are some ways we grow as members.

Childcare is for kids up to 5th grade and open to class registrants only. Cost is $3 per adult dinner, per evening (kids eat free). Childcare is provided for $3 a child, per evening.

Journey to the Holy Land

Travel with other Jesus followers on this multiple perspective journey through the Holy Land. Rooted in Christian pilgrimage and facilitated by two guides, one Israeli and one Palestinian, spend 8 days experiencing the spiritual sites, enjoying the diverse cultures of the region and learning about the daily struggles for peace, justice and security through the eyes of its residents. Travelers will be offered a unique opportunity to learn firsthand about the complex issues facing Israelis and Palestinians hearing from local leaders, activists and community members from every perspective. There will be time for spiritual reflection, teaching, discussion and fun.

If you’d like to see more details, review costs and our trip with MEJDI Tours here: https://www.mejditours.com/open-tour/journey-to-the-holy-land/

Reach out to Le Que with any questions.

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Events

Upcoming Events

@MercyWednesday Classes Begin

@MW- Loving Across Differences

@MW- Marriage Strengthening Course

@MW- Bible Study: Jonah

@MW- Book Study: "The Good and Beautiful God"

Connect Event: Bonfire

Old Fashioned Church Picnic

Women's Book Club

@MW- Gifts & Strengths

Gospel Community Concert: Let's Come Together

@MW- Learning to Minister Like Jesus

Holy Land Interest Meeting

Men's Breakfast

Talking to Kids About Race

@MW- Finance Class

@MW- Membership Class

Journey to the Holy Land

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