Oct. 6, 2024 – 1 Cor. 10:12-17 – Beyond Your Strength

World Communion Sunday Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! Welcome to our online community and we…

Sept. 29, 2024 – James 1:19-27 – Listening Bridge

Purple Chalice Month Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church on this last Sunday in September. This, too, is our…

Sept. 22, 2024 – Col. 3:12-17 – Unite in Love

Purple Chalice Month Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are so glad that you joined us online and…

Sept. 15, 2024 – Isaiah 60:1-5 – Unity in Hope

Purple Chalice Month Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! God’s Grace and Peace be with you.  We are so…

Sept. 8, 2024 – Phil. 2:1-11 – The Same Mind

Purple Chalice Month Church Family, we are blessed with your presence in our worship whether you are a few doors…

Sept. 1, 2024 – 1 Cor. 12:12-27 – I Have Need of You

Purple Chalice Month Good morning and welcome to MCCC! We hope you will find here a space for rest, connection,…

Aug. 25, 2024 – Romans 6:3-4 – Baptism at the River

Service of Baptism – August 25, 2024 Welcome – Rev Chad Delaney Scripture – Matthew 28:18-20                                                     And Jesus came and…

Aug. 18, 2024 – Gen. 1:26-28 – A Light in a Jar and a God Coat

Prelude – “Under His Wings I am Safely Abiding” [by I. D. Sankey] – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua…

Aug. 11, 2024 – Haggai 2:1-9 – The Best is Yet to Come..?

Prelude                                  “This is My…

Aug. 4, 2024 – Matthew 5:14-16 – Be the Light

MCCC Sanctuary Worship Order 2024 Aug 4, 2024 Mission Sunday – Be the Light This is the day the Lord…

July 28, 2024 – Ephesians 4:1-6 – Every Effort

This is the Day that the Lord has made! Let us rejoice and be glad in it! Welcome to Mantua…

July 21, 2024 – 2 Samuel 5:1-10 – Rejecting God

Greetings in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church community and thank you…

July 14, 2024 – Acts 9:36-40 – Pando Kindness

The Day of Kindness This is the Day that the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in…

July 7, 2024 – Isaiah 43:1-3 – Fill the Space

MCCC Sanctuary Worship Order 2024 July 7, 2024 Welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ! We are so…

June 30, 2024 – “Why Scientists Believe in God”

Prelude                          “I Have Found a Friend in Jesus…

June 23, 2024 -1 Samuel 17:1-50 – Facing the Giant

Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are grateful for your presence with us this morning…

June 16, 2024 – Genesis 28:10-17 – Ladder to Heaven

Good Morning and Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are a church that seeks to have Open Minds,…

June 9, 2024 – 2 Corinthians 4:13 – The Antidote is Gratitude

Prelude                       “All Creatures of our God and King” Sarah…

June 2, 2024 – 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 – Invisible Mending

Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are grateful for your presence with us this morning…

May 26, 2024 – Luke 17:20-21 – Camp Sunday

MCCC Sanctuary Worship Order 2024 May 26, 2024 Camp Christian Sunday Good Morning! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian live…

May 19, 2024 – “Come Into My Heart” – John 15:26-27

Pentecost Sunday Happy Birthday Church! Today we are celebrating Pentecost Sunday which is the day the Church (big C) celebrates…

May 12, 2024 – Graduating Seniors Celebration

Mother’s Day and Graduation Sunday Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are so grateful you joined us today. …

May 5, 2024 – 1 John 5:1-6 – CSA & Other Potential Miracles

Church Family! Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church to all our guests and visitors. We’re so grateful that you joined…

Apr. 28, 2024 – 1 John 4:7-21 – Love in Progress

Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! Thank you for joining us online wherever you are in the world. We…

Apr. 21, 2024 – Luke 20:45-21:4 – The Scribe or the Widow

Week of Compassion This is the Day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!  To…

Apr. 14, 2024 – John 21:1-17 – New Patterns

Week of Compassion Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are grateful that you joined us for worship this…

Apr. 7, 2024 – Matt. 28:16-20 – Float Like a Butterfly, Spread the Gospel like a Bee

Eastertide ~ Holy Humor & Joy Sunday: Float Like a Butterfly, Spread the Gospel like a Bee Good Morning! Welcome…

Mar. 31, 2024 – John 20:1-18 – Easter Day

Easter Sunday –  A Time to Grow: Feast Christ has Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Welcome to Mantua Center Christian…

Mar. 24, 2024 – Palms to the Garden

Palms to the Garden Sunday Good Morning! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church in a Time to Grow as…

March 17, 2024 – John 11:17-44 – Restoration

Fifth Sunday in Lent  A Time to Grow: Restoration Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! God’s…

Mar. 10, 2024 – John 8:2-15 – Light

Fourth Sunday in Lent – A Time to Grow: Light Good Morning! Welcome to MCCC! We are so grateful you…

Mar. 3. 2024 – John 4:5-42 – Water

Third Sunday in Lent – A Time to Grow: Water Good Morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church!…

Feb. 25, 2024 – Mark 8:27-37 – Life

Second Sunday in Lent –  A Time to Grow: Life Good Morning! Welcome to the second Sunday in the season…

Feb. 18, 2024 – Luke 4:1-13 – Order

First Sunday in Lent – A Time to Grow: Order Church Family! Welcome to the Season of Lent. This is…

Feb. 14, 2024 – Ash Wednesday

Prelude – Sarah Park Welcome & Purpose Rev. Delaney Welcome everyone to our Ash Wednesday service.  Welcome to those who…

Feb. 11, 2024 – Matt. 25:31-46 – A Glass-Free Gospel

Church Family, we want to welcome you here this morning on the Lord’s Day. Thank you so much for joining…

Feb. 4, 2024 – Amos 5:14-24 – From a Birmingham Jail

Good Morning! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! Last week we celebrated our 197th birthday as part of this…

Jan. 28, 2024 – Psalm 78:1-7 – Telling Our Story

MCCC Founder’s Day – 197 Years of Vital Ministry Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! Today we are celebrating our…

Jan. 21, 2024 – Jonah 3:1-5 – Forgiveness

Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and have been…

Jan. 14, 2024 – Matt. 5:1-11 – Expanding Our Well

Church Family, this is the Day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Welcome…

Jan. 7, 2024 – Luke 3:21-22 – We Trust Our Belovedness

Church Family! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church and blessings to you and yours this New Year. This morning…

Dec 31, 2023 – Matt. 11:28-30 – Rituals of Faith

MCCC Sanctuary Worship Order 2022December 31, 2023Theme: Rituals of Faith Prelude “Come, Thou Almighty King” [by F. de Giardini] –…

Dec 24, 2024 – Candlelight Service – We Make Room

Introit “The First Noel, the Angels Did Say” – Sarah Park Welcome – Rev. Chad Delaney Merry Christmas! Thanks be…

Dec 24, 2023 – Advent Week 4 – We Sing Stories of Hope

Advent Love How Does a Weary World Rejoice?  We Sing Stories of Hope Good Morning! Welcome to our 4th Sunday…

Dec 17, 2023 – Advent Week 3 – We Allow Ourselves to be Amazed

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? The Third Sunday of Advent – “We Allow Ourselves to be Amazed” Good morning…

Dec 10, 2023 – Advent Week 2 – We Find Joy in Connection

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? The Second Sunday of Advent – “We Find Joy in Connection” Welcome to the…

Dec 3, 2023 – Advent Week 1 – We Acknowledge our Weariness

How Does a Weary World Rejoice? The First Sunday of Advent – “We Acknowledge our Weariness…” Luke 1:1-23 (Zechariah &…

Nov. 26, 2023 – Ps. 116 – LOVING Offering

Stewardship: Faithful, Hopeful, Loving  Greetings Church Family! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are part of the Christian…

Nov. 19, 2023 – Ex. 35:30-36:7 – HOPEFUL Anticipation

Stewardship: Faithful, Hopeful, Loving  Greetings Church Family! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are part of the Christian…

Nov. 12, 2023 –  Phil. 2:1-13 – FAITHFUL to the Mission

Stewardship: Faithful, Hopeful, Loving Greetings Church Family! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are part of the Christian…

Nov. 5, 2023 – Heb. 12:1-2 – Taking Shelter in the Saints

Welcome to worship with the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are honored to have you with us and hope you…

Oct. 29, 2023 – 1 Peter 5:6-11 – Fending Off Attack

Welcome to worship at the Mantua Center Christian Church. If you are new to our community feel free to reach…

Oct. 22, 2023 – Acts 10:34-48 – Even Them?

Good Morning and WELCOME to the Mantua Center Christian Church. If it is your first time with us, thank you…

Oct. 15, 2023 – Matt. 13:31-35 -Redwood Cones, Mustard Seeds, and Yeast

Greetings and welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a blessing to have you in worship…

Oct. 8, 2023 – Hebrews 10:23-25 – Intertwined

Good Morning! This is the day that the Lord has made! We are so blessed to be with one another…

Oct. 1, 2023 – Amos 5:14-15 – CYF Mission Trip

Youth Mission Trip Sunday Good morning! Buenos Dias! Guten Morgen! おはようございます! Yá’át’ééh abíní! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church…

Sept. 24, 2023 – Rev. 3:20 – Who is Listening?

Listening from the Heart Church Family, thank you for joining us today for worship. If it is your first time…

Sept. 17, 2023 – Psalm 62:1-8 – Source of Being

God is my Fortress Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are so glad you joined us this morning…

Sept. 10, 2023 – Exodus 3:1-6 – Beyond the Wilderness

Good morning church family! This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in…

Sept. 3, 2023 – Psalm 19:1-4 – One-in-a-Million

Church Family! It is such a blessing to be back with you this morning as I return from my Sabbatical…

Aug. 27, 2023 – Ex. 1:1-2:10 – The Present Tense

Prelude – “Lord, Jesus We Enthrone You ” [by P. Kyle] – Sarah Park Welcome – Liz Meeker Welcome to…

Aug. 20, 2023 – Phil. 4:8 – Walk by Faith

Prelude – “Take the name of Jesus with you”[by W. H. Doane] – Sarah Park Welcome – Liz Meeker Welcome…

Aug. 13, 2023 – Luke 15:11-24 – “&”

Prelude – “Come, Christians, Join to sing”  [Arr. by D. Evans] – Sarah Park Welcome – Liz Meeker Welcome to…

Aug. 6, 2023 – Micah 6:6-8 – Mercy Equals Justice, or Does It?

Prelude- “Spirit Song”  [by John Wimber] – Sarah Park Welcome – Liz Meeker Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church — a…

July 30, 2023 – Matt. 26:17-29 – Don’t Forget

Saying Goodbye to Rev. Dr. Alecia Evans-Hayes  Prelude – “O Worship the King all Glorious Above”[Arr. by W. Gardiner] –…

July 23, 2023 – Matt. 5:13 – Why Salt?

Introit – “I’m Rejoicing Night and Day” [by D.M.Shanks] – Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church — a…

July 16, 2023 – Rev. 12 – Hope

Prelude -“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” [by J. B. Dykes] – Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church…

July 9, 2023 – John 10:11-18 – The Good Shepherd

Introit – “Come, Christians,Join to Sing” [Arr. by B. Carr] – Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church — a…

July 2, 2023 – II Kings 3:16-17 – Make Room

Prelude – “I Have Found a Friend in Jesus”[by J. R. Murray]     Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center…

June 25, 2023 – Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust

Prelude  – “Face to Face” [by Herbert Johnson, arranged by Bruce Carlton & Stewart Landon] ] – Jan Green Welcome to…

June 18, 2023 – John 6:1-15 – You Just Never Know

Prelude – “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”    [by W. L. Thompson]          Sarah Park Welcome to…

June 11, 2023 – Gen. 1:26-29 – It’s an Inside Job

Prelude – “Jesus, Rose of Sharon” [by C. H. Gabriel] – Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church —…

June 4, 2023 – 1 John 4:7-8 – God’s Love

Prelude – “I’m Gonna Sing When the Spirit Says Sing” [by  Anthony Giamaneo] – Jan Green Welcome to Mantua Center…

May 28, 2023 – Matt. 3:13-17 – A Better God

Celebrating Pentecost & Honoring Memorial Day Prelude – “Praise Him, Praise Him!!” [by C. G. Allen ] – Sarah Park…

May 21, 2023 – John 13:1-17 – For the Good of the Future

Prelude – “Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us ” Todd Kendall [by Bradbury] – Jan Green Welcome to Mantua Center…

May 14, 2023 – Deut 6:4-7 – A New Body

Happy Mother’s Day Graduation Recognition Sunday Prelude – “What a friend we have in Jesus”  [by C. C. Converse] –…

May 7, 2023 – Exodus 5:4-11 –  “Upending Empire By Taking a Nap”

Prelude – “Jesus, We Enthrone You” [by Paul Kyle ] – Sarah Park Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church —…

Apr. 30, 2023 – Acts 2:42-47 – Humor Sunday

Welcome… you sure about this? We are still celebrating Easter in style today with HOLY HUMOR & JOY SUNDAY  Intro…

Apr. 23, 2023 – Eph. 4:11-16 – Let Your Light Shine

Church Family, it is great to be with you in worship today! Today we will explore a passage in Ephesians…

Apr. 16, 2023 – John 20:19-31 – Who’s Seeking Who

Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church — a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms.   Whether…

April 9, 2023 – Easter Day – “Who Are You Looking For?”

Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Christ is Risen! He is Risen indeed! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian…

Apr. 2, 2023 – Palms to Passion – Where Are You Headed

Church Family, this is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it! Hosanna…

Mar. 26, 2023 – Ez. 37:1-14 – Can These Bones Live?

Church Family, thank you so much for being with us this Sunday. We are so blessed with your presence! Today…

Mar. 19, 2023 – John 9:1-12 – Who Sinned?

This morning is the 4th Sunday in the season of Lent and together we continue to seek God and follow…

Mar. 12, 2023 – Exodus 17:1-7 – Will You Give Me a Drink?

Church Family, it is wonderful to be with you this third Sunday in the season of Lent. This Sunday we…

March 5, 2023 – John 3:1-12 – How Do We Begin Again?

Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! This Sunday is the second Sunday in Lent and we…

Feb. 26, 2023 – Gen. 2:15-17 – Who Will You Listen To?

Welcome to Mantua Center Christian Church! We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms.   …

Feb. 22, 2023 – Ash Wednesday

Ash Wednesday Worship 2023 Prelude – Sarah Park Welcome & Purpose Rev. Delaney Welcome everyone to our Ash Wednesday service. …

Feb. 19, 2023 – Lam. 3:17-24 – Rise Up Anew

Welcome to worship with the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are so glad you have joined us today on this…

Feb. 12, 2023 – Jam. 2:14-26 – Faith in Action

Today is our Re-Centering Day as a congregation.  We will be thinking about and discerning ways we can put to…

Feb. 5, 2023 – 1 Sam. 3-11, 19-28 – Keeping Our Promises

Church family, we are blessed with your presence today in worship. Today we explore a beautiful passage telling the story…

Jan. 29, 2023 – Acts 1:6-9 – Dynamic Witness (Founder’s Day)

Church Family, today we are celebrating MCCC’s 196th birthday. We were founded on January 27, 827 and last year we…

Jan. 22, 2023 – Ruth 1:1-22 – Many Naomis

It is wonderful to have you join us online this morning for worship. If there is any other ways we…

Jan. 15, 2023 – 2 Tim. 1:1-7 – Rekindling with Rocks & Oxygen

Greetings Church Family! We welcome you to our service in the name of Jesus Christ. May God bless you as…

Jan. 8, 2023 – Matt. 2:1-15 – When God Shows Up

Welcome Church Family! We are so glad you joined us online today to participate in worship. Remember you can always…

Jan. 1, 2023 – Ecc. 3:1-15 – Time for What?

Prelude – “All Creatures of our God and King” [by Geistliche Kirchengesäng]   Sarah Park Happy New Years!  Welcome to Mantua Center…

Dec. 24, 2022 – Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Carol Sing at 6:45pm Introit – “The First Noel” – MCCC Choir Merry Christmas!  Over many generations we have gathered together…

Dec. 18, 2022 – MCCC Christmas Pageant

 Prelude – “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful”  [by J. F. Wade]   – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua Center in this…

Dec. 11, 2023 – Matt. 1:18-25 – We Can Choose a Better Way

Prelude – “Away in a Manger” [by J. E. Spilman] – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua Center in this…

Dec. 4, 2022 – Luke 1:26-40 – God Meets us in our Fear

Advent Peace: From Generation to Generation: God Meets us in our Fear Prelude – “Come, Thou Almighty King” [by F.…

Nov. 27, 2022 – Matt. 1:1-17 – HOPE: There’s Room for Every Story

Advent HOPE – From Generation to Generation: There’s Room for Every Story Prelude – “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” [by…

Nov. 20, 2022 – Heb. 13:1-2 – Being Welcome

Prelude – “I Come to the Garden Alone ” [by C. A. Miles] – Sarah Park We are a community…

Nov. 13, 2022 – Judges 4:1-9 – If You Go With Me

Prelude – “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

Nov. 6, 2022 – John 1:1-5, 14 – Words to Flesh

Prelude – “Are you Weary, Are you Heavy-hearted?” [by E. S. Lorenz]  – Sarah Park We are a community seeking…

Oct. 30, 2022 – Phil. 4:1-7 – A Defensive Posture?

Prelude – “Oh, the Best Friend to Have” [by P.P. Bilhorn] – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to…

Oct. 23, 2022 – 1 Peter 3:3-4

Prelude – “Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!” [by  J. B. Dykes]  – Sarah Park  We are a community seeking…

Oct. 16, 2022 – Num. 27:1-11 – The Five Sisters

Prelude – “Come, Thou Almighty King” [by F. DeGiardini]  – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

Oct. 9, 2022 – Col. 4:2-18 – Church Shout-Out

Prelude – “There’s Sunshine in my Soul Today”  [by  J. R. Sweney]  – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to…

Oct. 2, 2022 – Exodus 15:1-21 – Horse and Rider Into the Sea

Prelude – “I Hear Thy Welcome Voice ”  [by  L. Hartsough ] Sarah Park We are a community seeking to have…

Sept. 25, 2022 – Matt. 15:21-28 – “?????”

    We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented…

Sept. 18, 2022 – Exodus 4:18-26 – Remember Who You Are

Prelude  – “There Shall Be Showers of Blessings” [by J. McGranahan] – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to…

Sept. 11, 2022 – Gal. 4:21-30 – More to the Story

Prelude – “O Worship the King All Glorious Above” [by J. M. Haydn] – Sarah Park We are a community…

Sept. 4, 2022 – Ex. 1:8-13 – Shiphrah & Puah

Prelude – “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling”    [W. L. Thompson] Sarah Park                                                        We are a community seeking to have…

August 28, 2022 – 1 Cor. 13:1-7 – The Most Prestigious Job in the World

Prelude – “My Jesus, I Love Thee ” [by A.J. Gordon] – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian…

August 21, 2022 – Matt. 20:1-16 – The Kingdom of God Is…

Prelude – “I Hear Thy Welcome Voice”  [by L. Hartsough] – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church!…

Aug. 14, 2022 – Matt. 28:19-20 – How Do We Share Our Faith

Prelude – “Jesus, Rose of Sharon” [by C. H. Gabriel] – Sarah Park Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church!…

Aug. 7, 2022 – Hebrews 11:1 – Dayton Mission Trip

Prelude – “Father, I Stretch My Hands to Thee ” [Arr. by W. Shield] – Sarah Park Welcome to the…

July 31, 2022 – Matt. 6:5-15 – On Earth

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

July 24, 2022 – Luke 1:1-11 – A Prayer of Boldness

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

July 17, 2022 – Ephesians 4:31-32 – Day of Kindness

Welcome – Pam Auble Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church! We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

July 10, 2022 – Hebrews 11:1-3 – Hope in Dayton

Prelude              “Are you Weary, Are you Heavy-Hearted?”   [by E. S. Lorenz]     …

July 3, 2022 – Isaiah 43:18-19 – Uncle Tom’s Sprinkler

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

June 26, 2022 – Exodus 20:12-16 – Commanded to Live in Love

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

June 19, 2022 – Exodus 20:1-11 – Do or Don’t Do (Is That Your Final Answer?)

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Jun. 12, 2022 – Exodus 19:1-13 – Setting Limits, Finding Balance

Prelude – Lord, I’m Coming Home [by W.J. Kirkpatrick] – Sarah Park Opening Scripture – Galatians 5:13-14 13 For you…

June 5, 2022 – Acts 2:1-13 – A Crossable Divide

Prelude – How Great Thou Art [Arr. by S. K. Hine] – Sarah Park We are a community seeking to…

May 29, 2022 – Jer. 29:11-13 – Graduation Sunday

Prelude – “The more I seek you, the more I find you.” [By Zach Neese ] – Sarah Park We…

May 22, 2022 – Phil 1:1-11 – Partnership in the Gospel

Prelude – I Have Found a Friend in Jesus [J.R. Murray] – Sarah Park Opening Scripture – Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 9 Two…

May 15, 2022 – Acts 11:1-18 – Cost of Transformation

Prelude – My Lord, What a Morning!   [Robert Thygerson] music by Jan Green We are a community seeking to have…

May 8, 2022 – Deut. 4:5-9 – On The Threshold

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

May 1, 2022 – Acts 9:1-19a – Two Conversion Stories

Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open…

Apr. 24, 2022 – Matt. 6:1-4 – SSSSH Sunday

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Apr. 17, 2022 – Luke 24:12-12 – Easter: An Expansive Life: Maybe Today!

Resurrection Sunday Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!  Prelude – I Know That My Redeemer Liveth [James Denton], Jan…

April 10, 2022 – Palms to Passion Sunday – Even the Stones Cry Out

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Apr. 3, 2022 – John 12:1-8 – Brazen Acts of Beauty

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Mar. 27, 2022 – Luke 15:1-3;11-32 – Prodigal Grace

Prelude – “Jesus is My Life” [Todd Kendall] – Jan Green We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

Mar. 20, 2022 – Luke 13:1-9 – You Are Worthy

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Mar. 13, 2022 – Luke 13:31-55 – Under God’s Wings

Prelude – I Want Jesus to Walk With Me [Gregg Sewell], Jan Green We are a community seeking to have…

Mar. 6, 2022 – Luke 4:1-13 – Even in the Desert

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Feb. 27, 2022 – Lam. 3:19-41 – Let Love Flow

Week of Compassion – Special Offering 2022 Prelude – “All Things Bright & Beautiful” [Larry Shackley], Jan Green We are a…

Feb. 20, 2022 – Luke 4:14-30 – The Ins and Outs

Welcome – Roger Cram, MCCC Elder We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms,…

Feb. 13, 2022 – Eph. 4:11-16 – Equipping the Saints

Prelude – Partake the Bread of the World by Ruth Elaine Schram, Jan Green We are a community seeking to…

Feb. 6, 2022 – John 4:1-42 – Living Waters

Living Waters Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church Prelude – I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say (Jan Green)…

Jan. 30, 2022 – Jer. 24:7 – Founder’s Day Celebration

195 Years of Ministry MCCC: Our Journey Presentation I will give them a heart to know Me, that I am…

Jan. 23, 2022 – John 3:1-17 – Deep Change

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Jan. 16, 2022 – John 1:35-51 – Come and See Greater Things

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Jan. 9, 2022 – Matt. 2:1-12 – Home By Another Road

Gathering Music                  “Carols of the Star”   (By Lani Smith)      …

Jan. 2, 2022 – 1 Cor. 3:16-17 – Hearts Are Also Homes

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Dec. 26, 2021 – Carol Sing and MCCC Christmas Eve History

In worship today…we will sing some Carols and here from Steve Hurd some MCCC history!  Opening Scripture Luke 2:10-14 10…

Dec. 20, 2021 – Blue Christmas: A Service of Light in the Darkness

On the eve of the longest day of the year, together we make space for God to minister to any…

Dec. 19, 2021 – Luke 1:39-55 – Advent 4 LOVE: Seeking Sanctuary

Love: Seeking Sanctuary Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church on this 4th Sunday in Advent—the Sunday of Love!   We…

Dec. 12, 2021 – Luke 3:7-18 – Advent 3: A Home for All

Gathering Music – “To Wonder and Worship – Jan Green (by James Southbridge)   Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church…

Dec. 5, 2021 – Luke 3:1-6 – Advent 2: Laying the Foundation

Peace: Laying the Foundation Gathering Music – “The King Shall Come” Jan Green Edward Broughton [tune: Farrant] Welcome to the…

Nov. 28, 2021 – Luke 21:25-36 – Advent 1 – Homesick

Advent ~ Close to Home HOPE: Homesick Gathering Music – “Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying” by Zach Unke [tune:…

Nov. 21, 2021 – Isaiah 9:2-3 – What Brings You Joy?

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Nov. 14, 2021 – Jeremiah 29:10-14 – Seasons of Life and Hope

Gathering Music – “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” by David Paxton, organ by Jan Green Welcome to the Mantua…

Nov. 7, 2021 – Hebrews 12:1-2

All Saints Sunday Gathering Music   “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” Jan Green by Lani Smith Welcome to the…

Oct. 31, 2021 – Eph. 2:11-22 – “The Wall”

Gathering Music – “I Walk With God This Day” [Tom Birchwood] – Jan Green Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian…

Oct. 24, 2021 – 1 Sam 16:1-3 – Height and Heart: God Calls David

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Oct. 17, 2021 – Matt. 18:21-22 – “490”

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Oct 10, 2021 – Exodus 16:1-18 – Flowers, Weeds and Manna

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Oct 3, 2021 – Exodus 3:1-15 – God of Freedom

Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open…

Sept 26, 2021 – Genesis 27:1-4… – Who’s Climbing Jacob’s Ladder?

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Sept 19, 2021 – Genesis 21:1-3; 22:1-14 -Binding of Isaac: Holy Curiosity

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Sept 12, 2021 – Gen 1:1-2,4a – Creation by the Word: The Story That Shapes

Welcome Rev. Chad Delaney Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

Sept 5, 2021 – Psalm 150 – Praise Language

Gathering Music: Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above, piano by Jan Green [arr. by Dan Forrest] We are a community…

Aug 29, 2021 – Psalm 30 – Finding Joy: Holy Reversals

Welcome Rev. Chad Delaney Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We are a community seeking to have open minds,…

Aug 22, 2021 – Psalm 23 – Endings & Beginnings

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

Aug 15, 2021 – 1 Cor 15:56-58 – Living the Resurrection Reprise

Gathering Music – Whispering Hope By Robert J. Hughes (tune by A. Hawthorne) – music by Jan Green Welcome –…

Aug 8, 2021 – Psalm 100 – Sharing God’s Blessings

Gathering Music Welcome – Liz Meeker (Worship Leader) This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice! …

Aug 1, 2021 – Psalm 1 – Grounded in God

We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open arms, building community in a fragmented world. …

July 25, 2021 – Sol 7:21-30 – A Home in Wisdom

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Gathering Music – Only Trust Him (Edward Broughton)…

July 18, 2021 – Jam 3:13-18 – Gentleness

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Gathering Music – “Pass Me Not” by Todd…

July 11, 2021 – Lam 3:19-26 – Faithfulness

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church. We are…

July 4, 2021 – Rom 9:12-21 – Goodness From Inside Out

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We…

Jun 27, 2021 – Titus 3:1-8 – Radical Kindness

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church We…

Jun 20, 2021 – James 5:7-11 – Patience

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church we…

Jun 13, 2021 – Ph 4:6-7 – Peace: Finding Calm in the Chaos

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church we…

Jun 6, 2021 – John 15:8-13 – Joy: Grace Recognized

MCCC Outdoor Worship Order 2021 June 6th, 2021 Gathering Music: Let’s Sing Unto The Lord (Cantemos al Senor) Jan Green…

May 30, 2021 – 1 John 4:7-21 – LOVE (Fruit of the Spirit)

GATHERING MUSIC – O Beautiful For Spacious Skies arr. by Hugh S. Livingston, Jr. [tune: Materna by Samuel A. Ward]…

May 23, 2021 – Gal 5:16-26 – Pentecost (Fruits of the Spirit)

Good morning and welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church on this Pentecost Sunday!   We are a community seeking to…

May 16, 2021 – Gal 3:23-29 – Competition or Cooperation

Gathering Music: Come Christians, Join To Sing arr. by. Eugene Englert [tune: Madrid (a Spanish folk melody)] Jan Green Welcome…

May 9, 2021 – Gal 2:15-21 – Rooted in Love

This is the Day that the Lord has Made!  Let us Rejoice! Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church we are…

May 2, 2021 – Baptism Service

This YOUTUBE online stream will be a PRIVATE LINK because the service includes an infant baptism. See your email for.

Apr 25, 2021 – Genesis 1 – Behold! (Earth Day)

Welcome to MCCC Earth Day Worship Service! We are a community seeking to have Open Minds and Open Hearts and…

Apr 18, 2021 – Acts 6:1-7 Opportunity in Conflict

Good Morning and Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have Open Minds and…

Apr 11, 2021 – Luke 24:13-35 – Looking for Jesus in the Common Times

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Good Morning and Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have…

Apr 4, 2021 – Easter Resurrection Sunday

PRELUDE  “We Welcome Glad Easter” by Michael Cox  Jan Green(tune: St. Denio; Welsh Melody from Canaidau y cyssegr, 1839) WELCOME…

Mar 28, 2021 – Palms to Passion

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised! For no one can measure the Greatness of our God!  Good…

Mar. 24, 2021 MCCC Live Worship at the Windows: Transformation

Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us.  Today we…

Mar 21, 2021 – Luke 18:35-19:10 – Transformation: Jesus is Passing By

Good Morning and Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have Open Minds and…

Mar. 17, 2021 MCCC Live Worship at the Windows: Equity

Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us.  We pause…

Mar 14, 2021 – Luke 16:19-31 – Equity: Bridging the Great Chasm

Good Morning and a blessed season of Lent to everyone…  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Remember we gather…

Mar. 10, 2021 MCCC Live Worship at the Windows: Reach

Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us.  We pause…

Mar 7, 2021 – Luke 15:1-32 – Reach: Throw Out the Invitations

Good Morning and a blessed season of Lent to everyone…  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Remember we gather…

Mar. 3, 2021 MCCC Live Worship at the Windows: Repentence

Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us.  We pause…

Feb 28, 2021 – Luke 13:1-5 – Metanoia: Repentance

Good Morning and a blessed season of Lent to everyone…  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Remember we gather…

Feb. 24, 2021 MCCC Live Worship at the Windows: Compassion

Welcome everyone to this time to rest and pause in the midst of the world swirling around us. We pause…

Feb 21, 2021 – Luke 10:25-37 – Compassion: Good Samaritan

Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have open minds, open hearts, and open…

Joint Ash Wednesday Service 2021 – Hiram, Hilltop, MCCC

Worship at the Windows – Ash Wednesday Lent 2021 Service Taize music performed by the London Fox Taize Choir. Jesus…

Feb 14, 2021 – Luke 9:28-45 – Coming Off the Mountain

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message this morning comes from Pastor…

Feb 7, 2021 – Luke 7:1-17 – Healing the Centurion’s Servant

Good Morning Everyone!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have open minds, open…

Jan 31, 2021 – Luke 6:1-16 – The Gray Area

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message this morning comes from Pastor…

Jan 24, 2021 – Luke 5:1-11 – Feeding the Fishermen First

Sunday, January 24, 2021Mantua Center Christian ChurchMCCC Remote Worship WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS – Sarah Good Morning everyone!  Welcome to the…

Jan 17, 2021 – Luke 4:14-30 – Clinging to the Truth

WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS Good Morning everyone!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  We are a community seeking to have…

Jan 10, 2021 – Luke 3:1-22 – What Shall We Do Then?

Happy New Year Church!  Welcome to the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Remember we gather not as perfect people, but people…

Jan 3, 2021 – John 4:21-24 – Thin Spaces

Sunday, January 3, 2021 Epiphany Sunday Mantua Center Christian Church GATHERING SONG – Built on a Rock WELCOME and ANNOUNCEMENTS…

Dec 21, 2020 – Blue Christmas Service

Join us here at MCCC as we take a moment to acknowledge some of the harder feelings of the holiday…

Dec 13, 2020 – Is. 61:1-4 – Rejoicing in God’s Comfort

MCCC Advent 2020: A Weary World Rejoices Advent Three – Rejoicing in God’s Comfort (Isaiah 61:1-4) ADVENT THREE Sunday, December…

Dec 6, 2020 – Is. 11:1-10 – Advent Two Weary of the Hostility

MCCC Advent 2020: A Weary World Rejoices Advent Two – Weary of the Hostility (Isaiah 11:1-10) ADVENT TWO Sunday, December…

Nov 29, 2020 – Is. 64:1-4 – Advent One Weary of the Waiting

MCCC Advent 2020: A Weary World Rejoices Advent One – Weary of the Waiting (Isaiah 64:1-4) ADVENT ONE Sunday, November…

Nov 22, 2020 – Jeremiah 31:31-34 – Thanks is Written on Our Hearts

Our 2nd Worship at the Windows Service! Together we hear music from Jan Green, Children’s Moment from Ally Hurd, and…

Nov 15, 2020 – Isaiah 6:1-8 – The Ocean Doesn’t Ask

Our very first Worship at the Windows Service! Together we hear music from Pam Auble and Beth Schabel, Children’s Moment…

Nov 8, 2020 – 1 Kings 17:1-16 [17-24] – Get Trekking Again

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Rev Chad Delaney.…

Nov 1, 2020 – All Saints Sunday

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today as we take a morning to remember…

Oct 25, 2020 – 2 Sam 7:1-17 – Sense of Place

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Rev Chad Delaney.…

Oct 18, 2020 – 1 Sam 1:4-20 – A Wish Your Heart Makes

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Pastor Sarah Smith.…

Oct 11, 2020 – 1 Samuel 12:20-22 – The Danger in Delay

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Rev Chad Delaney.…

Oct 4, 2020 – Exodus 12:1-3 – Promise of Passover

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Rev Chad Delaney.…

Sept 27, 2020 – Genesis 37:3-8 – God Works Through Joseph

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message comes from Sarah Smith, and…

Sept 20, 2020 – Genesis 15:1-6 – Reminders of God’s Promises

Sunday, Sept 20, 2020 Mantua Center Christian Church Remote Worship Order Order of Worship ANNOUNCEMENTS Back to worship together Kids…

Sept 13, 2020 – Genesis 2:4-7 – Where Are You?

Beloved church family, Here is the link to our YouTube video this week: https://youtu.be/M1Qr2iXtOWQ Please remember that YouTube is not letting…

Sept 6, 2020 – Romans 12:9-21 – Resilient, Persistent, and Relentless Love

Good morning everyone.  Welcome to Worship with the Mantua Center Christian Church.  Remember we gather not as perfect people, but…

Aug 30, 2020 – Plaster the Pastors

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message this week is a little…

Aug 16, 2020 – Isaiah 56:1-8 – Besides Those Already Gathered

Thank you for joining us for worship with the Hiram Christian Church and the Mantua Center Christian Church. Today’s message…

Aug 9, 2020 – Matt. 14:22-33 – Dry Feet. Wet Hands

Sunday, August 9, 2020 Hiram & Mantua Center Christian Churches Remote Worship Order Order of Worship Sunday Zoom WELCOME –…

Aug 2, 2020 – Isaiah 55:1-5 – Are We Satisfied?

Sunday, August 2, 2020Hiram & Mantua Center Christian ChurchesRemote Worship Order Order of Worship PRELUDE Shall we Gather At The…

July 26, 2020 – Matt. 13:31-33, 44-52 – Good Trouble

Sunday, July 19, 2020Hiram & Mantua Center Christian ChurchesRemote Worship Order Order of Worship Sunday Zoom WELCOME – SarahWelcome to…

July 19, 2020 – Romans 8:12-25 – Destined for Glory

Good morning church family! Thank you for choosing to worship with us today. Our message about hope comes from Pastor…

July 5, 2020 – Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30 – The Light Burden

Sunday, July 5, 2020Hiram & Mantua Center Christian ChurchesRemote Worship OrderOrder of Worship WELCOMEWelcome to our first online joint summer…

June 28, 2020 – Jer. 29:11-13 Big New Adventures (Senior Sunday)

Church Family, This week we will have the joy of hearing from one of our graduates—Emma Magyarics!  Emma graduated high…

June 14, 2020 – Job 1:13-22 Anguish and the Church

Church Family, This week we will start a series on the Book of Job.  If you remember the story, Job…

June 7, 2020 – 2 Timothy 4.1-5 – Open to Challenge

Church Family, This week’s service invites us to really take in the events of the last few weeks and to…

May 31, 2020 – MCCC Pentecost

You will need:A candle and matchBiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion) Order of Worship WELCOME PANEL on the Video Welcome…

May 24, 2020 – 1 Cor 13:1-13 Love in Action

You will need:A candle and matchBiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion) Order of Worship WELCOME PANEL on the Video Welcome…

May 10, 2020 – 1 Cor 1:10-19 Unity & Mother’s Day

You will need:A candle and matchBiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion) Order of Worship WELCOME PANEL on the Video Welcome…

May 3, 2020 – 1 Thes 1:1-10 Labor of Love

You will need:A candle and match BiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion) Order of Worship WELCOME PANEL on the Video…

Apr 26, 2020 – Acts 3:1-11 Joy Sunday

MCCC Home Worship You will need:A candle and match BiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion) Order of Worship WELCOME PANEL…

Apr 19, 2020 – Acts 1:1-14 40-Plus Days & Day of Kindness

Sunday, April 19th Mantua Center Christian Church MCCC Home Worship You will need:A candle and match BiblePaperBread and Juice (if…

Apr 12, 2020 – Luke 24:1-21 Easter Morning Worship

You will need: A candle and match BiblePaperBread and Juice (if desiring communion)Order of Worship GREETING Christ is Risen! He…

Apr 5, 2020 – Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday Remote Worship

You will need:  A candle and match Bible Paper Bread and Juice (if desiring communion)  GREETING – CHAD  Great is the LORD and…

Mar 29, 2020 – John 11: 17-37 – Grief in Community (Sarah Smith)

Hello beloveds! Welcome to another week of worship with MCCC! We are blessed to have you worshiping with us today..

Mar 22, 2020 – Mark 4:35-41 – Peace in the Storm

We explore today the wonderful passage in Mark where Jesus calms the storm. What strength can we draw from this…

Mar 15, 2020 – John 14:15-27 – Around the Table: Comforted and Called

(This service is designed after the Camp Christian Chi-Rho Evening Prayers service order.) You will need:A candle and matchBiblePaperBread and…