Take a Class
There are lots of opportunities at Mercy to grow in faith and life through taking high quality classes. The topics range from finances to healing prayer and Bible study to Marriage.
The main places our classes and meeting happen is Sunday mornings during or after the church services and at our @MercyThursdays weekly event that runs through the school year. This event features free childcare from 5:30-9pm, a free dinner served between 5:30-6:00, and classes that start at 6:00pm.
Many people find they enjoy leaving directly from work or school to meet up at church for dinner and a class. Sometimes even entire small groups take part. Watch for the most updated information on classes during Sunday morning announcements or at our events page.
Regular Classes
*Asteriked items are available for a suggested donation of $3 per person/child to help offset expenses.
Welcome Lunch
Welcome Lunches are a class we hold during the 12pm service for new folks who want to hear about the history and values of Mercy and find out what it is we hope you experience if you decide to make this place your church community. Lunch and childcare are available with RSVPs. Our next Welcome Lunches are scheduled for Sunday, March 25, and Sunday, June 10. Sign up in the Café at church or by emailing info@mercyvineyard.org.
Membership Covenant Class
For people who are considering taking the next step of involvement at Mercy, the Membership Covenant Class is a three-hour(ish) interactive discussion of what it means to be a member of a church, what we hope members get ouf being part of Mercy and what are ways we grow as members. Attendees will have the opportunity at the end of the class to take the Membership Covenant and determine for themselves if they would like to commit to membership. Food and childcare are provided with an RSVP. You can attend a Membership Class from 12:00pm to 3:00pm on Sunday, February 26, or from 6:00pm to 8:30pm on Thursday, March 15 (separate dinner time starting at 5:30pm). For more information, email Dano Sauter.
Marriage Preparation Course
This is a 6-week class with videos and conversation with a mentor couple and other engaged couples tha happens during our @MercyThursday event. Dinner* and childcare* is available starting at 5:30pm and the class begins at 6:00pm. A small fee applies for course materials. The current Marriage Preparation Course is full. Contact Dano Sauter for more information about the next session.
SEEK
SEEK is our 10-week group for people who are looking for a fresh take on faith. It's a great course whether you're exploring faith for the first time or rediscovering faith for yourself. SEEK happens during @MercyThursday with dinner* and childcare* available beginning at 5:30pm and the class running from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Our next SEEK session will begin on March 22, 2012. For more information, contact Dano Sauter.
Financial Peace University (FPU)
Financial Peace University is a 13-week course designed by Dave Ramsey providing practical tools on how to get a hold of our personal finances, getting debt free, and living without our resources. We run FPU annually at the start of each year during @MercyThursday. Dinner* and childcare* are available starting at 5:30pm and the class runs from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The cost is $100 for the cost of a kit that each individual/couple gets to keep as a resource. FPU is currently in session. For more information, contact info@mercyvineyard.org.
Learning to Minister Like Jesus :: A Prayer Class
LTMLJ is a three-week prayer class that we hold on Sunday mornings for those who would like to learn our church's theology and practice of praying to God, how we pray, what we pray for, how we try to hear from God and what we believe about the spiritual gifts as discussed in the New Testament. It's fun, spiritual and practical as we try to pray for one another the way Jesus prayed for people. It is required for anyone desiring to be on the Sunday morning prayer team and to hold a leadership role in our church. The next session will be on Sunday mornings during the 10:30am service beginning February 12. For more information, contact Dano Sauter.