MERCYhouse is a church in Amherst, Massachusetts that is home to community members and students from the Five Colleges. 

 

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The Basics

MERCYhouse was started in Amherst, MA in 1999 by Joe Greene and Robert Krumrey in cooperation with The Baptist Convention of New England. You may be thinking, "How exactly do you start a church?" Well, we wondered that too until September 12, 1999.

 
 
 
 
 
 
“So Father, as I celebrate and find comfort in your sovereignty seen in Jesus’ cross, why should I struggle with it anywhere else? Why am I even tempted to reverse roles, and make me the potter and treat you like malleable clay? Why would I ever prefer a Play-Doh or Gumby God, instead of a sovereign Father?” • Declare and delight with Scotty Smith in the sovereignty of God through the rest of his prayer at the link in our bio. • http://ow.ly/jGYR30mXMxD
On Sunday, we celebrated new life in Christ through baptisms. Please take a moment to offer thanksgiving to God for his work in Jael Hall, Winnie Mbugua, and Zelda Stewart and to pray for their ongoing transformation by the Spirit into maturity in Christ. See baptism photos by clicking the link in our bio!
Thought hanging of the green was over?? Not quite! Thank you to Kirill, Brandon, Hunter, Aaron, and Eric for winterizing our windows today and hanging the final touches of green at MH. Now we’re really ready for the season! 👌
The Christmas season is one of the busiest times of the year! But it is also a season of reflection and preparation for that special day when we mark Immanuel’s coming—the arrival of our eternal God in our own frail humanity. • Join the MERCYhouse family as we take time each day, beginning December 1st, to adore Jesus and read through John Piper’s “The Dawning of Indestructible Joy: Daily Readings for Advent.” Link in bio! • http://ow.ly/S6ZG30mNHfI
As we continue to trek through Judges, you might wonder how this “R-rated,” bloody, and lawless book of the Bible could possibly be at all appropriate for Advent. Read or listen to the article in our bio from @1517legacy publishing to find out why, in fact, Judges is incredibly fitting for the season. • http://ow.ly/jcDg30mMXCV
Thanksgiving celebrations mainly revolve around a family dinner table. For some this is a great joy. For others, it is a great challenge. “Thankfully, for all of us, there is someone who made it a priority to open his table for all, especially the broken, the lonely, the outcast.” Link in bio to read more about how Jesus invites us to his table. • http://ow.ly/YCFn30mJiFa
Hey parents! It's the last day to enter the Advent giveaway before we pick two winners tomorrow!! Go back to the original post to see how to enter!
Hey parents! Has the snow today got you thinking about Christmas? 🎄 Well, it's got us in a festive spirit, so we're giving away two sets of the Tiny Theologian's Advent Cards! • This set of 25 cards walks you and your little theologians through the family tree of Christ – from Abraham all the way to Jesus. Each colorfully illustrated card includes a short Scripture reading, exegetical explanation, and questions for discussion. When arranged in 5 rows of 5 cards, they create a beautiful mural of Christ’s family tree. This Advent season, your kids can learn about the unlikely people God called to be part of His plan to bring the Savior into the world, and how Jesus makes a way for us to be grafted into His family as well! • Here's how to enter: 1) Like this photo. 2) Comment and tag two of your fellow parent-friends. 3) Let us know your greatest prayer for your kid(s) this Advent and Christmas season. • One entry per person, per social media platform. Giveaway closes Monday, November 19th at 9am.
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations...” (Matthew 28:18-20) Want to GO with us on mission this January? Send us a message to get info on the upcoming Las Malvinas service trip! • 📸PC: @esperanzasoaps
“There’s no point. This isn’t me. I’m just trying to be someone I’m not.” • Have similar thoughts crossed your mind as you try to live out the Christian life, feeling at times like a Christian imposter? Pastor Sam Allberry has too—read his reflections on Imposter Syndrome in the Church and in life. Link in bio. • http://ow.ly/1gfJ30mDp2B
Ladies, what's your go-to mug in the kitchen cabinet?? Grab it tomorrow morning and join us for Mug & Muffin, 10am-12pm at 2 Autumn View Drive in Hadley. Bring that favorite mug, wear your comfiest clothes, and prepare your heart to receive God's truth!
The religion of Islam is all over the news, but do we really know what it's all about? As Christians, how can we understand our Muslim neighbors better and love them well? Join us this Saturday, November 10th, 9am-2:30pm at MH for the Understanding And Loving Our Muslim Neighbors seminar and be equipped to love and reach our Muslim neighbors.

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