It's time for the second summer session to begin at MERCYhouse!  Midweek groups are smaller groups that meet together weekly and we have three groups that are starting up on Wednesday, July 18th:

Work Group - This group meets at MERCYhouse at 5:30pm and works on our facilities doing whatever projects are next on the list.  Skill is not needed.  There is always something that needs to be done and it's a great way to meet some men in the church.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.

WORD Group - This group is coming together with a commitment to get into the Bible in a new and fresh way.  We will be thoroughly exploring the 5 fingers of the "Word-Hand": Hearing, Reading, Studying, Memorizing, and Meditating.  There will be some lecture but hopefully much interaction.  Come if you want to be challenged!  They get started at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.

Prayer Group - This group will be meeting at 7:00pm to talk briefly about the sermon from Sunday and then put that sermon into practice by praying.  Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more details.   

I mentioned in the sermon on prayer yesterday that the leadership team is praying a "bold ask" in regard to our church finances.  The financial life of our church is downright miraculous and we are often times having George Muller moments when God must come through and there is no plan B.  It has been a part of the life or our congregation for the last 13 years.  As was mentioned yesterday, we have about $14,000.00 in debt that includes both due and overdue bills.  We need a burst of funds to pay this off so that our testimony to these creditors will continue to be a good one.  This is Goal/Prayer Request #1.

In addition to this, we are also praying for at least a month's surplus so that we have some kind of cash flow to cover the ebb and flow of our financial life.  This is about $14,000.00 as well, which is Goal/Prayer Request #2.  And Goal/Prayer Request #3 is an additional $2,000.00 to pay for giveaways to incoming freshmen, lunch on the lawn to welcome back students, bible/book giveaways to seekers, advertisments in the Collegian, etc.  Please pray with us and consider giving towards these goals in the coming days.  If you have any questions, you can contact our church treasurer This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Robert Krumrey

(lead pastor)

For the last 13 summers, MERCYhouse has provided an army of volunteers to help run the Taste of Amherst.  It's a huge undertaking but an excellent way for the church to get outside of its walls and serve our community.  There are opportunities to serve in at least three ways:

Kids Area - There is an obstacle course and some bounce houses that we oversee.  We need people to take tickets and assure that kids are safe while they play.

Clean-up - The Taste is put on by several local restaurants and that means there will be lots of food - AND lots of trash.  We help to keep our town common clean and the tables cleared and ready for the next round of eaters.  

Night Security - We supply a few people to stay up all night and make sure no one tries to bother any of the equipment that stays on the town common overnight.  This job actually involves a stipend. 

We are responsible for these areas on Thursday afternoon and evening (6/14); all day Friday (6/15) and part of the day on Sunday (6/16).  These opportunities are broken up into shifts so if you haven't signed up, let This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it know when you are available and she can sign you up!