What is Baptism?

The most obvious example of baptism that we see in the Bible is that of Jesus Himself (Matt. 3). In that case, baptism served as confirmation from God the Father that Jesus was, in fact, who He claimed to be. But Jesus didn’t stop at merely setting an example of baptism. He went on to command in Matthew 28 that Christians should go into the world, preach the Gospel and baptize believers. Therefore, baptism is not just a recommendation for the believer, but a command for all those who have been saved by the grace of God, put their faith in Him and desire to obediently follow the Lord.

Mercy Hill ChurchAugust 12, 2015baptism, BaptismComment

Isolated and Alone, at Church?

This last weekend was the Fourth of July. It was a beautiful weekend full of cookouts, family, fireworks and freedom. I hope that your weekend was safe and enjoyable, and that you found time to reflect on our freedoms; both in this country as well as in Christ. I think that it was a remarkable coincidence that the sermon series at Mercy Hill Church was focused on freedom this last Sunday. The passage that we studied began with the words:

Gal 5:1 “For freedom Christ has set us free...”

Joshua DostalJuly 8, 2015Rock County Comment

The End is Coming

Joshua DostalJune 27, 2015Rock CountyComment

Cultivating Fields and Life

Just the other day as I was on my commute to Milwaukee for a staff meeting I was listening to a message by Matt Chandler from the Village Church. While the message was great, one of the things that stood out to me was a quote that he used from A.W. Tozer. In this quote, Tozer was examining two different types of life. One that is content to coast through and seek it’s own satisfaction and contentment, or one that allows God to challenge and grow.

Joshua DostalFebruary 24, 2015Rock CountyComment

Mosaic - Women's Retreat

Elise OrlandoJanuary 25, 2015 Comment

Fervent Prayer: Health & Healing

Because the people had rejected God and had turned away from His Word they were exiled out of Jerusalem and out of all the land promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Psalm 147 is a song the people sang in the days of Nehemiah. They rejoiced and were in awe of their God who brought the nation back to the Promised Land and to Jerusalem. God did not just bring them back but built them up again as seen in the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, in spite of many enemies and obstacles. God did it!

Chris PetersonJanuary 24, 2015FerventComment

Fervent Prayer: Missions

In these final words of Paul in his letter to the Roman church he summarizes his message in an exultation of praise to God that the mystery of Christ has been made known to the nations and that this mystery foretold in the Old Testament prophetic writings results in their faith and obedience and “… glory to the only wise God.”

Jeffrey LueckeJanuary 23, 2015FerventComment

Fervent Prayer: Justice & Poverty

Isn’t it amazing how God hears the cries of His Church and answers prayer? God be praised! I’ve seen God faithfully answer prayer in my own life and in so many lives at Mercy Hill. He is faithful to His Church. But how does He do it? How does God chose to answer those prayers many times? Sometimes it’s through the miraculous and unexplained, but more often it’s through the stirring of His Church that needs are met...

Kevin OelkeJanuary 22, 2015FerventComment

Fervent Prayer: Ministries

Our focus today is on ministries. All too often, ministries in churches can just be seen as departments in an organization. To some degree, this is true. Usually a ministry has a leader, a team, and a specific focus that serves as a branch to a larger organization.

Ernie EvangelistaJanuary 21, 2015Fervent Comment

Fervent Prayer: Government

Today we are continuing our week of focused prayer by praying for governments and authorities. At times, praying for those in governmental authority may feel pointless, especially when those we are praying for don’t know God or share our personal political views. But regardless of what our own feelings may be, Scripture directs us to be in subjection to the governing authorities...

Joshua DostalJanuary 20, 2015FerventComment

Fervent Prayer: Church Leadership

The word “leadership” brings with it a fascinating dichotomy in perspective. There is the classic idea that leadership is about bringing rescue to those in need, demonstrating courage in the face of danger, or taking charge of a desperate situation. That view brings to mind names like Abraham Lincoln, George Patton or Aaron Rodgers. And while no one would argue that, in their given contexts, these men demonstrated tremendous leadership abilities, the passage above hints at a very different view of leadership altogether

Jonathan MosierJanuary 19, 2015FerventComment

Fervent Prayer: Repentance

The practice of repentance is a central discipline of the Christian life. One of the most consistent messages of Jesus Christ throughout His ministry was to call people to repentance. In fact, imploring people to “repent or perish”. As followers of Christ this isn’t an odd call because to come to our salvation one of our first acts of faith was to repent, but so often we do not make the act of repentance a consistent discipline of our Christian walk, which is a pity...

Tommy OrlandoJanuary 18, 2015Fervent, repentanceComment

MH Equip

john pappJanuary 14, 2015Bay View, equipComment

Weather Alert

john pappJanuary 5, 2015Comment

Advent 2014

john pappDecember 2, 2014Comment

The Sounding Joy

Join us for a Christmas concert featuring various Mercy Hill artists performing traditional Christmas favorites and new classics in an array of stylings. We will enjoy dessert and coffee and will collect non perishable food donations for some local food pantries.

john pappDecember 2, 2014Bay View, Lake CountryComment

Hope & Stay

Often in life, circumstances beyond our control, can cause us to feel unhinged, ungrounded and grasping for hope. In the midst of a struggling relationship, financial insecurity or health issues the ability to see a brighter future that is rooted in a secure present is a life skill that is essential for simple survival.

Tommy OrlandoSeptember 11, 2014Comment

Buried With Him - Water Baptism

john pappSeptember 9, 2014 Comments

Water Baptism

If you would like to follow be baptized, sign up at the Welcome Table or email Pastor Jonathan at jonathan@mercyhill.org.

We will have a cookout at Bay View Beach Park and then walk down to the lake and baptize those making a declaration to follow Christ in water baptism.

john pappAugust 27, 2014Bay View ParkComment

Taking Marriage from Good to Great

I know this is going to sound a lot like "the dog ate my homework" excuse but honestly I had planned a blog post for this week entitled "What Marriage is Really For" and it was meant to be a response to what appears to be a popular blog post that has been going around entitled "Marriage Isnt For You" by Seth Adam Smith.

Pastor TommyTommy OrlandoNovember 20, 2013divorce, marriageComment

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