At MPC we strive to care for one another. “Around fifty times in the New Testament, Jesus and the apostles tell us to feel, say, or do something to ‘one another.’ We are to care for one another and bear with one another, honor one another and sing to one another, do good to one another and forgive one another. And then there is the grand, overarching, most-repeated one-another, the command that ‘binds everything together in perfect harmony’(Col.3:14) - ‘Love one another.’ (John 13:24-25).” - Scott Hubbard, editor of Desiring God
Deacons
The deacons serve in leadership in the service to the church which includes bringing in others to serve with them.
The office of Deacon is a God ordained role in the church as a means of provision to the church body (Acts 6:1-4). They are complimentary to the session board. The MPC Deacon Board is made up of men and women as well as 2 student deacons (juniors in high school).
Per the EPC book of order it is defined as its office being one “of compassion, concern for needs, and of serving others. Therefore, the first duty of the Deacon is sympathy and service. Historically, this office has been given the duty of being the Church’s instrument for the ministry of compassion.”
At MPC their service includes but is not limited to:
The office of Deacon is a God ordained role in the church as a means of provision to the church body (Acts 6:1-4). They are complimentary to the session board. The MPC Deacon Board is made up of men and women as well as 2 student deacons (juniors in high school).
Per the EPC book of order it is defined as its office being one “of compassion, concern for needs, and of serving others. Therefore, the first duty of the Deacon is sympathy and service. Historically, this office has been given the duty of being the Church’s instrument for the ministry of compassion.”
At MPC their service includes but is not limited to:
- Care and compassion – Deacons are an active part of the visitation team as they each maintain contact with at least one member of the church, primarily but not solely homebound. They often help serve at funerals and reach out to members that have various needs through different means.
- Hospitality – deacons organize, serve and oversee the café Sunday mornings, some special events, the annual church picnic, ushering and greeting on Sunday mornings, sanctuary upkeep and
- Prayer – our deacons are all members of the prayer warrior prayer chain that are committed to pray over the prayer requests that are submitted. Deacons also regularly send out prayer requests as they come to the prayer warrior pray chain. Deacons oversee the Prayer Room Sign-ups for Sunday morning Service coverage.
- Mission – our deacons maintain regular contact with various mission partners in the field.
- Transportation – Deacons do not provide transportation but can give referral to different community resources that do.
Homebound Ministries
Our visitation team seeks to reach out in Christ’s love to serve those who are no longer able to join us in-person. Our home-bound members are each connected to a care partner who visits them, prays with them, and simply listens to them. Our desire is to keep these brothers and sisters connected to the church. Please contact Rev. Esme Teel if you know of someone in our congregation that would enjoy a visit. goes.
Visitation Ministry
A team that includes members, deacons, elders and pastors that are are glad to visit members in the hospital, offer at home communion for those that are homebound or for other reasons. If you are in the hospital or you are a friend/family member of a member of MPC in the hospital please contact us HERE.
Grief Support
We are not meant to walk through grief alone. We are currently in development of two grief support groups. Stay tuned. In addition, we offer Surviving the Holidays after Death of a Loved One each late fall. In the meantime, any of our pastors would be glad to meet with you and potentially connect you with some support (to be connected with additional support, please contact Pastor Esmé.
Divorce Support
Divorce is not what the Lord wants for us and so when it occurs it comes with pain, grief, isolation and practical challenges. Stay tuned for upcoming Divorce Care Groups (TBD). In the meantime, any of our pastors would be glad to meet with you and potentially connect you with some support (to be connected with additional support, please contact Pastor Esmé.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastors are glad to provide biblical guidance for short term needs. They are not licensed counselors but offer a safe place to explore your faith and emotions in situations where there is grief, a crisis of faith or other life challenges. It is confidential support (unless there are concerns for safety). For any long-term or more critical needs and if there is an issue beyond their scope of training, they will suggest professional counseling.
You can email the individual pastors to schedule an appointment.
You can email the individual pastors to schedule an appointment.
- Esmé Teel - Pastor of Congregational Care
- Chris Eatough - Lead Pastor
- Paul Housman - Pastor of Missions and Outreach
AA/NA Meetings
MPC does not run any of these meetings but we do host them onsite. These are current as of March 2025 but may change due to renovations come the end of April.
