Jan. 13, 2021 – In today’s 2-Minute Devotion, Keri Duncan urges us to see this new year as an opportunity to spend time Christ, so that we can know Him and recognize His voice as we navigate life. Remember: Christ is the Good Shepherd and spending time with him through daily prayer and Bible reading can enrich our lives in ways nothing else can.

Jan. 6, 2020 – 2020 was a tough year, but, MC3 member David McGaughey found many reasons to be optimistic. In today’s 2-Minute Devotion, David encourages everyone to remember the message of Romans 8:28: “… in all things God works for the good of those who love him.”

Jan. 4, 2020 – In today’s edition of “The Morning Joe,” MC3’s Will Tyler is joined by his brother-in-law-, Gerardo Mancilla, for a lively discussion about the ministry of John the Baptist.

John certainly understood his role. He was sent to prepare people to receive Jesus. And when Jesus began ministering, many of the John’s followers left to follow the Christ. John remained undaunted, continuing to preach a message of repentance and pointing people toward Christ.

Will and Gerardo discuss how this message applies to life today—how our focus needs to be on a life of gratitude and service for Christ versus living for ourselves.

Dec. 10, 2020 – Christmas is a magnifier. It can make the good in life seem really good, and the difficult things more challenging.

This year, we all have more than likely faced some challenges and disappointments. From cancelled vacations or limited time with family to job loss or the loss of a loved one, we know this year has been challenging.

But, we also know there is hope and peace beyond those circumstances, which is the true message of Christmas.

As the Christmas season approaches and life seems to get busier than ever, you need to take time to care for and nurture your own soul.

Here are a few things you can prioritize this Christmas season to allow for personal healing and peace of mind in this busy time of year.

1. Open up to someone you trust. Let another carry your burdens and worries, and be in prayer with you.
2. Find time daily to connect with Christ. Spending time every day with God is a non-negotiable. It doesn’t matter how busy you are, find time to connect with God daily through his Word and prayer.
3. Set concrete boundaries on your calendar. Preserve the things like family time, exercise or rest that are important to you.

Also, remind yourself that we serve a God who specializes in the unexpected. He longs to show up in ways that are humanly impossible so that we may realize His might and strength and surrender to him.

If you have any specific prayer needs, please share them with us and we’ll make sure to have members of our 70-Strong Prayer team praying for you each day. (Submit a prayer request)

MC3 Church wishes you a Merry Christmas!

Dec. 9, 2020 – In today's 2-Minute Devotion, Anita Carver reminds us that God knew how history would unfold from the very beginning and even still authored the greatest love story ever told—Emmanuel, God with us. Remember John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son that whoever would believe in Him would not perish but have eternal life.”

Dec. 2, 2020 – It's been a difficult year for traditional ministry, but SOAR Ministries found a way to provide Angel Bags to children and seniors in Mexico for the 20th consecutive year. In today's 2-Minute Devotion, Keri Duncan tells how the group relied on God's faithfulness to navigate a tricky border crossing and ensure the Angel Bags reached their destination in Mexico.

Nov. 25, 2020 – COVID-19, breast cancer and blood clots are just a few of the things Melinda Wilson has experienced in 2020. In today’s 2-Minute Devotion, Melinda shares how she faced her fears with prayer and reminds us that God will sustain us even when we’re in the darkest valleys of life.

Nov. 23, 2020 – In today’s Morning Joe podcast, MC3’s Will Tyler and his guests, his wife Helena, and college student Caleb Stansberry talk about the first miracle performed by Jesus—turning water into wine during a wedding feast in the city of Cana. Check it out and see how scripture can apply to everyday life.

New state rule limits total attendance to 50 people

SIGN UP TO ATTEND SUNDAY'S SERVICE

Nov. 16, 2020 – This Sunday, MC3 heads into the brave new world of signing up to attend church.

We don’t necessarily like this idea of having to sign up for church, but the state of Georgia is requiring no more than 50 people in a room at one time to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As the Bible tells us, as long as we’re not violating one of God’s commands, then we’re supposed to honor the rules and laws of our civil authorities. Equally important, we want to do everything possible to protect the health and safety of our congregation.

So with all that said, please sign up now to attend Sunday’s 10:30 a.m., in-person service at the Paxton Drive Event Center located at 2150 Paxton Dr. in Lilburn. Attendance is limited to the first 50 people who sign up.

As we mentioned during Sunday’s service, we may offer two services in the near future to make sure we accommodate everyone who wants to attend in person.

If you have any questions, please email Jim Barber or call him at 770-783-1035.

Nov. 11, 2020 – Don’t let circumstances keep you from serving Christ—there are always opportunities, even in the midst of chaos or a pandemic. That’s one of the key messages MC3’s Will Tyler shares in today’s 2-Minute Devotion. Will uses 2 Timothy 4:4-5 to remind us that while we cannot always control everything that happens to us, we can control how we react and how we invest in people. “The greatest ministry we can do for somebody else is walking with them, alongside, in their life,” Will says.