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John Wesley, the 18th century leader of the Methodist movement, famously gave directions for congregational singing. These points were included in Methodist hymnals for many years thereafter. As quoted by Pastor Shane in his sermon this Sunday on Psalm 149, here are 7 relevant encouragements from Wesley for us today. Learn these tunes before you […]
One of the first topics we pray for at our Sunday evening service is the word ministry of our church. Why? We believe that the Scriptures are essential to everything we do. Our church is built upon Christ and His word. When God’s word is center, it communicates something about us: the power of salvation […]
Sunday evening church services aren’t exactly en vogue. They haven’t been for a few decades (at least). They certainly aren’t recommended by the church growth experts. For many, they’re seen as redundant, inconvenient, and unnecessary. We disagree. Sunday evening service is a great opportunity for the church. Here are 7 reasons why we have a […]
Throughout the New Testament we see how churches care for one another. One of the ways this care is displayed is through financial support (Rom. 15:25-26, 1 Cor. 16:1-3). By helping other like minded churches, we are easing their burdens and, as a result, helping them be devoted to declaring and displaying the gospel. Our […]
Every two months, we gather as a church to exercise the office of membership as we oversee the various facets of ministry we’ve been entrusted with. If you are a covenant member of MHC, please make every effort to prioritize this time as we seek to live out God’s vision for His Church (Eph.3:10). June […]
“…you yourselves, as living stones, are being built into a spiritual house for a holy priesthood to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (1 Peter 2:5) At MHC, we believe that Christians are better together! We believe that membership (1 Cor. 12; Rom.12) is much more than a formality or a name on […]
Jonathan Edwards – #38. Resolved, never to speak anything that is ridiculous, sportive, or matter of laughter on the Lord’s day. [Sabbath evening, Dec. 23, 1722] J.C. Ryle – Oh, Sabbath-breaker, consider your ways, and be wise! What harm has Sunday done to the world, that you should hate it so much? What harm has […]
On the evening of December 11th, 3 churches from Bristol, Providence, and Cape Cod, gathered together to celebrate our partnership in the gospel, and to be encouraged toward increased partnership in the coming year. This post is an adaptation from a sermon given by Philip Van Steenburgh, church planting pastor at Grace Harbor Cape Cod. […]
On December 18th, during both morning and evening gatherings, we will be taking up a special collection for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering. 100% of proceeds go directly to missionaries and their work. This Christmas season, let us remember, believe, and practice the words of our Savior – “It is more blessed to give than to […]
In our series of posts about a culture of discipleship, we’ve considered the necessity of building a culture of discipleship as opposed to a “program culture” that only perpetuates a consumer mentality. We also considered how a culture of discipleship is both informal and formal, and how both aspects are helpful in nurturing the other. […]