Celebration on October 2nd is going to be one you won’t want to miss. A lot of fun things are happening, all at the same time! 
First: in tune with the global church, we celebrate World Communion Sunday with breads of the world. If you want to bring traditional bread from your culture, contact Marilee Bailey. Or, dress in the traditional clothes of your country of origin (or a country near to your heart).
Second: in tune with the national church, we collect the PC(USA) peacemaking offering. It will be divided into portions, from the national and international ministries of our church to the very local. Our portion will support Destiny Arts Center, which promotes nonviolence through the arts.
Third: in tune with the needs of the hungry, we will hear from the youth group who went to Portland on their mission trip last summer. Rev. Beth will interview them, talk-show-style, and they will present their new project proposal: a community garden for MPC. After celebration you can see the youth’s slideshow in the Family Room, or sign up to help with their project!
Fourth: we will tune to one another in a congregational meeting after church in the Family Room. First, there are a few brief votes to take, and then time for discussion on the questions posed by our mission study team. This is an important part of the mission study process which we as a church are engaging. Expect thought-provoking questions and small group discussion. We encourage all who are members or friends of the church to come and share your thoughts. Meanwhile, the children have a clay project during arts & crafts time with Dot Cudaback – always a favorite!
See you there!