MCCC Updates – October 11, 2026
This Sunday, BOTH Chi-Rho and CYF will gather at MCCC from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your friends!
As you enter the church on Sunday and receive your bulletin, don’t forget to take a moment to write in the journal in the entryway if you know someone who needs prayers or to share a special joy this week. These will be included in Rev. Cynthia’s Pastoral Prayer. We want to both pray and rejoice with each of you!
NEW TIME FOR BELL PRACTICE! Just a reminder that Bell Choir practice will resume THIS Monday at a NEW TIME, 6:30pm at MCCC! Now is the time to join us if you have ever thought about participating in the Bell Choir! Everyone is encouraged to join us at 6:30pm!
Faith Brewer and Pam Auble are organizing their first “Trick or Treat” event at MCCC on Sunday, October 25th from 2-4pm. Faith is asking for various donations of candy, your time (to pass out treats), snacks, drinks, etc. If you can help, please bring donations to the church and place them in the designated “Trick or Treat” bin in the back of the sanctuary. This event will also host face painting, hotdogs, snacks, pumpkin painting and live music performances! Spread the word – ALL ARE WELCOME! It will be a “spook-tacular” time! See the attached flyer!
Click on the link to sign up to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EACA82BA2F5C43-66188177-trick#
The Ohio Regional Assembly is tomorrow, October 10th at Camp Christian (10335 Maple Dell Rd., Marysville, Ohio 43040)! We wish all those attending safe travels and a wonderful experience at our beloved Camp Christian! For more information, check out their website at: ccinoh.org, or go to the link on our website at: mantuacentercc.org. We have several members attending tomorrow!
In case you missed Rev. C’s Midweek Meditation this past Wednesday, the link for October 7, 2026 “The Guiding Rocks” #40 is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpYJSJQzess. You can also view it on our website mantuacentercc.org under “News.”
If you know someone who needs a wheelchair, please contact Ken Parker who has one to donate. Spread the word! To make arrangements call Ken directly at: (330) 357-6226.
Attached is a flyer for the Mantua Township Clean-up Day, which will be held on Thursday, October 15th at the Township Service Garages from 8am-5pm. Please see the flyer for the rules and regulations for dropping off items.
The 4C’s (Crestwood Coalition of Community Care) still needs volunteers! 4C’s is interested in finding a representative from Mantua Center Church to attend board meetings to help with communication between the organizations. The board meetings are once a month usually the first Monday of the month, but can vary slightly. Also, 4C’s is in dire need of volunteers to help pack or do intake information for clients. No help will be turned away! Contact Sue Pollard if you are interested: whiteoaks082586@gmail.com OR call (234) 450-4168.
What’s happening this week?
(Blue = Community Events)
- Saturday Oct. 10
– Ohio Regional Assembly at Camp Christian 9am – 4pm - Sunday Oct. 11
– Worship with Rev. Cynthia 9:30am and KWM “Cans for Kids” Food Collection **
– Sunday Classes 11-12pm **
– CHI-RHO AND CYF meetings at MCCC from 6-7:30pm. Bring a friend! - Monday Oct. 12
– Bell Choir Practice at MCCC at the NEW TIME – 6:30pm with Cheryl Delaney! See you there! - Tuesday Oct. 13
– Story Time 10:30-11:30am for all preschoolers and an accompanying adult! Questions? Contact Pam Auble at: 216-308-7930 - Wednesday Oct. 14
– Rev. C’s Midweek Meditation on YouTube.com **
– “Dwelling in the Word” with Diane Johnson 1:15-2:30pm **
– Life Study with Jon Secaur, from 7-8:30pm in the Campbell Room! - Thursday Oct. 15
– Mantua Township Clean-up Day (at the Township Service Garages) 8am-5pm *Please see the attached flyer for the rules and regulations* Bring ID with you. - Friday Oct. 16 – N/A
- Saturday Oct. 17 – N/A
- Sunday Oct. 18
– Worship with Rev. Cynthia 9:30am **
– Sunday Classes 11-12pm **
– MCCC Board Meeting 12pm – All are welcome!
On a side note . . .
Fall is definitely upon us! As I venture outside I can smell the cooler crisp air and see the leaves beginning to change color. As the vibrant colors of fall slowly transform the world around us, we are reminded that change can bring beauty, renewal, and new beginnings. Just as nature embraces the changing seasons, we, as a church, are invited to prayerfully consider how our church, too, can grow and flourish through the changes that lie ahead. Our Stewardship Campaign invites us to reflect on the gifts God has entrusted to us and how we can use them to strengthen both our church and its ministry. Through prayerful reflection, generosity, and a shared commitment to our future, we can ensure that MCCC continues to be a place of faith, fellowship, and service to others. Like the colorful leaves that brighten the autumn landscape, may our collective gifts bring new life and vibrancy to our church, allowing God’s love to shine brightly for future generations.
The 2026 Stewardship Campaign begins this Sunday, Oct. 11th and runs through Oct. 25th. During this time period, may we reflect on the question, “How is God calling ME to participate in His work through this church?” Helping with missions? Through financial means? Sharing musical talents? Writing cards to those in need? Only you can decide . . . What is God calling YOU to do?
Don’t forget to bring a smile to someone (or several “someone’s”) this week through acts of kindness. Let your light shine brightly upon everyone you meet! Amen!
Sandi
