January 10, 2021

Three Part Sermon Series
A three part sermon series continues this morning, centered on Isaiah, 59-61. The topic is rebuilding after Covid, and special worksheets accompany each sermon for reflection. (Available on the “Study Questions” page on MCNAZ.com) I encourage you to make sure to catch all three sermons in the series, as they build on one another, and the message is not complete without all three.

2021 Offering Envelopes
2021 Offering Envelopes are available in the lobby starting today. These envelopes prove an additional opportunity for anonymous giving, and make it easier to subdivide your gift for different purposes.

MCN Staff Christmas Card
If you did not receive a Christmas card from the MCN staff recently, we do not have your correct address. Please email your address to office@mcnaz.com, or call the office to update your information. (860-646-8599.)

MCN Student Ministries - Wednesdays at 6:30
MCN Student Ministries meets Wednesday’s from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Thursdays - 7-9PM
Start the New Year right! There are no wounds, no broken pieces that Christ cannot heal. CR meets in the Sanctuary, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm. Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead. Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
7:00 – Teaching Meeting - CR New Years Eve “Don’t Get Stuck!”
8:00 - Men’s Open Share / Women’s Open Share

For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

January 3, 2021

Three Part Sermon Series
A three part sermon series begins this morning, centered on Isaiah, 59-61. The topic is rebuilding after Covid, and special worksheets accompany each sermon for reflection. (Available on the “Study Questions” page on MCNAZ.com) I encourage you to make sure to catch all three sermons in the series, as they build on one another, and the message is not complete without all three.

2021 Offering Envelopes
2021 Offering Envelopes are available in the lobby starting today. These envelopes prove an additional opportunity for anonymous giving, and make it easier to subdivide your gift for different purposes.

MCN Staff Christmas Card
If you did not receive a Christmas card from the MCN staff recently, we do not have your correct address. Please email your address to office@mcnaz.com, or call the office to update your information. (860-646-8599.)

MCN Student Ministries resumes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:30PM
MCN Student Ministries will return from our Christmas break on Wednesday, January 6 from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Thursdays - 7-9PM
Start the New Year right! There are no wounds, no broken pieces that Christ cannot heal. CR meets in the Sanctuary, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm. Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead. Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
7:00 – Testimony Meeting - Guest!
8:00 - Men’s Open Share / Women’s Open Share

For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

December 27, 2020

No Saturday Evening Service this week.
We will not be holding a Saturday evening service the two Saturdays after Christmas and New Years. (December 26 & January 2) Saturday services will resume on Saturday, January 9th, 2021.

MCN Student Ministries resumes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 6:30PM
MCN Student Ministries will return from our Christmas break on Wednesday, January 6 from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Thursdays - 7-9PM
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group. CR meets in the Sanctuary, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm. Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead. Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
7:00 – Teaching Meeting - Yes to God!
8:00 - Men’s Open Share / Women’s Open Share

For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

December 19 & 20, 2020

Christmas Eve Service - Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 PM
We will be holding a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24 at 7:00. Join us for a time of worship celebrating the coming birth of our Lord, Jesus.

No Saturday Evening Service for the next 2 weeks
We will not be holding a Saturday evening service the two Saturdays after Christmas and New Years. (December 26 & January 2) Saturday services will resume on Saturday, January 9th, 2021.

Pastoral Love Offering
We are taking a Christmas love offering for our pastors. If you would like to give please make checks payable to MCN and mark in the footnote.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Christmas Eve Special Event!
Hope and Healing meets the Nativity of Christ! CR meets in the Sanctuary, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday Evenings.
Face masks and physical distancing will be required.

This week only:
6:30 – Information Table
7:00 – Christmas Eve in the Sanctuary, 218 Main St., with Pastor Dan & congregation
8:00 – Confidential Open Share Groups (newcomers welcome)
- Women’s Open (all hurts, habits and hang-ups) in Overflow Room
- Men’s Open (all hurts, habits and hang-ups) in Fellowship Hall

For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

December 12 & 13, 2020

Christmas Eve Service - Thursday, December 24 at 7:00 PM
We will be holding a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, December 24 at 7:00. Join us for a time of worship celebrating the coming birth of our Lord, Jesus.

Pastoral Love Offering
We are taking a Christmas love offering for our pastors. If you would like to give please make checks payable to MCN and mark in the footnote.

Christmas Meals & Gift Cards for Local Families - DUE THIS WEDNESDAY
Christmas is fast approaching, and we have again partnered with MACC to provide meals and gift cards for local families in need. Visit mcnaz.com/christmas for more information. All items need to be delivered to the church fellowship hall by THIS Wednesday, December 16. We will pack and deliver food baskets on Saturday morning, December 19. If you have questions please contact the church office at office@mcnaz.com.

Christmas Photo Competition
Hey Church Family (and any of your relatives that want to join!)
Let’ s add a fun game to our holiday celebration this year. We challenge you to create a Christmas greeting photo to share with us. Simply take a picture of yourself or family, write a short Christmas greeting, and we will send it out to our whole church family. You can actually win prizes, if you join in the competition part of the project. Win extra points by including Christmas objects in your photo – the one with the most points will prizes, while everyone who submits a photo will be entered into a random drawing for the door prize. Check out the list and get working on your project right away. There is a deadline,(Dec 18) so get crackin’!

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Teaching Meeting - Giving Back!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

December 5 & 6, 2020

Christmas Meals & Gift Cards for Local Families
Christmas is fast approaching, and we have again partnered with MACC to provide meals and gift cards for local families in need. Visit mcnaz.com/christmas for more information. All items need to be delivered to the church fellowship hall by Wednesday, December 16. We will pack and deliver food baskets on Saturday morning, December 19. If you have questions please contact the church office at office@mcnaz.com.

Christmas Photo Competition
Hey Church Family (and any of your relatives that want to join!)
Let’ s add a fun game to our holiday celebration this year. We challenge you to create a Christmas greeting photo to share with us. Simply take a picture of yourself or family, write a short Christmas greeting, and we will send it out to our whole church family. You can actually win prizes, if you join in the competition part of the project. Win extra points by including Christmas objects in your photo – the one with the most points will prizes, while everyone who submits a photo will be entered into a random drawing for the door prize. Check out the list and get working on your project right away. There is a deadline,(Dec 18) so get crackin’!

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Testimony Meeting!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

November 28 & 29, 2020

Christmas Meals & Gift Cards for Local Families
Christmas is fast approaching, and we have again partnered with MACC to provide meals and gift cards for local families in need. Visit mcnaz.com/christmas for more information. All items need to be delivered to the church fellowship hall by Wednesday, December 16. We will pack and deliver food baskets on Saturday morning, December 19. If you have questions please contact the church office at office@mcnaz.com.

Christmas Photo Competition
Hey Church Family (and any of your relatives that want to join!)
Let’ s add a fun game to our holiday celebration this year. We challenge you to create a Christmas greeting photo to share with us. Simply take a picture of yourself or family, write a short Christmas greeting, and we will send it out to our whole church family. You can actually win prizes, if you join in the competition part of the project. Win extra points by including Christmas objects in your photo – the one with the most points will prizes, while everyone who submits a photo will be entered into a random drawing for the door prize. Check out the list and get working on your project right away. There is a deadline,(Dec 18) so get crackin’!

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Testimony Meeting!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net

November 21 & 22, 2020

Advent Devotional - Let Earth Receive Her King
Advent Devotionals have arrived for those who have reserved a copy. If you need to arrange for curbside pickup, contact the church office and we will make arrangements. If you did not place an order and would still like a copy, we have plenty of extra copies still available. $6 suggested donation, though not required.

Christmas Decorating—Tonight at 6:00PM
Come join us tonight at 6:00 pm to decorate our church for Christmas. This is a fun, casual, opportunity for fellowship as we begin celebrating this wonderful Christmas season. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.

Interfaith Zoom Thanksgiving Service-Tonight at 4:00PM
Beth Shalom B’nai Israel will be hosting a Zoom based online interfaith Thanksgiving service this afternoon at 4:00PM. To prevent interuptions they require registration in order to get the Zoom link. The link to register can be found at myshul.org.

Adult Sunday School Has Resumed
Donna Corbiel’s “Fellowship Hall” Sunday School class has resumed in face to face sessions. The class starts at 9:30 AM and is open to any adults. Masks and Social Distance required.

MCN Student Ministries Has Resumed
MCN Student Ministries has resumed meeting on Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:30 in the McLain Building gym. All students in grades 7-12 are invited to join us to hang out, play games, worship God, and learn more about Jesus! (Face masks and social distancing required.) For more info contact Pastor Garry or call the church office at (860) 646-8599.

Meditation and Prayer Time Offered
Continuing November 7, you are invited to spend a portion of your Saturday morning in prayer and meditation with your brothers and sisters in Christ. Pastor Dan will lead these sessions. Each session will be in two parts . . . a first part which each person does before the online session begins (30-40 minutes) followed by a second part which includes discussion of scripture and prayer. Specific instructions, as well as the link to join the ZOOM meeting, may be requested by emailing office@mcnaz.com. Additional meetings are scheduled for Nov. 21, and Dec. 5.

Cornerstone Christian School - Accepting Applications
Cornerstone Christian School (CCS), located in Manchester, CT, is still accepting applications for the 2020-2021 school year, offering full-time (5 days) in-person instruction. CCS is a dually-accredited (by ACSI and MSA), college-preparatory, Pre-K – Grade 12 school, which offers a challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum to meet the needs of the whole child. For more information or to schedule a personal tour, please contact us today at 860-643-0792 or visit our website at www.thecornerstonechristianschool.com. Cornerstone will also be hiring an elementary level teacher in the next month. One of our teachers is relocating because her husband accepted an out of state position. Please check the Cornerstone website for the application.

Celebrate Recovery - Safe Mode
Find hope and healing for your hurts, habits and hang-ups in a safe and confidential recovery group.  CR now meets in the main building, 218 Main St., right entrance, Thursday evenings, 7 – 9 pm.   Please park in the right hand parking lot, straight ahead.  Temperature screening, face masks and physical distancing will be required for your safety.
This week:
7:00 – Testimony Meeting - Avoiding Relapse!
8:00 – Men’s Open Share Group
Women’s Open Share Group
For more information, call/email 860 432 8251 or profdave8@cox.net