MCC Illiana Prayer List

 At MCC Illiana, prayer is not only an important part of our weekly worship service but also an important part of our daily, spirit-filled lives. We invite you to pray with us each day for the needs of our community and our world.

·       For MCC Illiana and the work of our denomination

·       For MCC Illiana and the work of our denomination

·       For the Multani family and for their ill grandmother.

·       For Patsy struggling with cancer.

·       For Kathy’s daughter’s 13 year old nephew, Kadin who was diagnosed with leukemia. Prayers for healing, hope and strength for Kadin and his family

·       For guidance and strength to keep safe from harm. She’s a runaway child lost in addiction and grief

·       Thanksgiving for recent news of possible job opportunity for our son Brad.

·       For God’s healing on Tina

·       For peace and healing for Laurie and Lesli and their son and granddaughter

·       For the monies needed to return to college to finish my degree this March

·       For Kim’s partner Katherine that she can endure these last few remaining months of her incarceration

·       For personal finances

·       For God to give our children the strength, determination, will, and spirit to overcome all the trials that are placed in their path

·       For Stuart who is back home recovering

·       For Margo

·       For my sister Aida to stay on the list for a new kidney, and that she receives one eventually

·       For Grant’s continued health

·       For Lauren’s mother Eliane who continues to heal at home

·       For my friend Juanita’s mom (Martha Burg) who passed recently

·       For Ronnie Staggs’ two brothers, Richard and David, how were deployed to Afghanistan, prayers for protection and a safe return

·       For David Strong and his mother Ernestine

·       For those in our community who have experienced trans related violence

·       For the GBLTQ community of NWI

·       For those with HIV/AIDS and for the work for a cure

·       For those who are experiencing violence

·       For our GLBTQ youth and the struggles they endure

Items needed at the Church

2 tall kitchen garbage cans, can soda, bottle water, and paper towels

Women's Book Group & Potluck

On Saturday, Feb 25th from noon to 3pm, you are invited to a Women's Book Group and Potluck at the home of Jan S.  The group will be discussing One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus. This is a women only event and please bring a side dish to share (a meat dish will be provided). For directions please contact Jan S. or email the church at thisweek@mccilliana.org for details. 

Men's Group & Potluck

On Friday, March 2nd the men of the church are gathering for a potluck dinner.  The group will meet at the church at 7:00ish for a shared meal and then fun activities yet to be determined.  If you would like to assist in planning this event, please see Rev. Michael. This event is open to all male-identified persons. Please see Rev. Michael for more information or email the church at thisweek@mccilliana.org

$2 Twill - GBLTQ Sewing Group

Queer as a $2 Twill Sewing Group will be gathering Saturday March 10 from 11am to 2pm for some sewing, crafting and a lot of fun. Bring your current projects or start a new one. Snacks will be provided, just bring a sandwich.

Healthy Living Group

A Healthy Living Group is in the beginning phases of starting up.  If you have interest in a healthy living and weight-loss please let Kathy know, you can see her at church or email thisweek@mccilliana.org.

Financial Support 

We need your support in 2012! In order to meet our budget, MCC Illiana needs $890 a week. If you would like to support our unique ministry to spread the Christian message of God's love for all people, we invite you to make a weekly or monthly commitment for 2012. With your one-time or continual gift we will be able to faithfully expand our ministry and reach deeper into our community with the powerful message of Jesus Christ. If you are not able to join us for service, you can mail your contributions to MCC Illiana at 5579 Clem Road, Portage, IN  46368.

Reaching the needs of our GBLTQ Community

MCC Illiana is a church dedicated to creating opportunities for the development and support of our local community.  In order to accomplish this goal we need people who can be co-developers of groups and activities. We have a wonderful building in a great location which MCC Illiana wants to be used at place for various support and affinity groups.  If you would be interested in help us to start up a group, please let Rev. Michael know.

Types of groups that we are looking to start: transgender support, GBLTQ- friendly Alcoholics Anonymous, P-FLAG, Queer Youth.  If any of these seem important to you or if there is another type of group you would be interested let us know.