Memorial Presbyterian Church

Memorial Presbyterian Church MPC is a Christ-centered community of believers - A "House of Prayer for All People" in Midland (MI)

09/06/2026

September 6, 2026 Contemporary Service at Memorial Presbyterian Church

Responding to Children & YouthWe welcome Connor Steffes as our new children’s Sunday School teacher. Having grown up in ...
08/31/2026

Responding to Children & Youth

We welcome Connor Steffes as our new children’s Sunday School teacher. Having grown up in Hillsdale, he moved to Saginaw after graduating from Saginaw Valley State University. He participated in a college ministry called Standing in the Gap, serving as a leader and intern campus pastor too. He met his wife, Natalie, at a Gap meeting, and they married two years ago. He teaches social studies to middle-schoolers at Alma Public Schools.

Our Children’s Ministry Director Kindra Silk Kreislers recommended Connor for this position and has enjoyed working with him since May. She says, “I’ve known Connor for several years. He possesses super great Bible knowledge and is a Christian 24/7, not just on Sunday mornings. He’s fun and funny and has such a rapport with young people. I love how on his first day when he was teaching several preschool girls, I thought they’d need some warm-up time. But he jumped in – and with big words – and they hung on every one of them. What a blessed addition to our Christian education ministry.” Kindra and Connor will continue to teach children’s Sunday School during both services, and Connor will also join Middle School Youth Group on Sundays at 12:00 noon. Connor says, “As someone actively working in education, I view the job I have accepted as incredibly important. Teaching and relationship-building are two serious passions of mine, and I’m very eager to continue working at doing both with the children and youth here at MPC. Ultimately, the goal is to develop meaningful relationships with them and doing what I can to help them build a solid foundation of faith.”

With the Book of John being Connor’s favorite, he says, “I feel like John had such a unique way of writing high-level theological concepts simply and directly.” He also shares that his favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:31, “What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?” Coincidentally, his birthday is 8/31. Please be sure to welcome him and wish him a “Happy Birthday!”

08/30/2026

August 30, 2026 Traditional Service at Memorial Presbyterian Church

08/30/2026

August 30, 2026 Contemporary Service at Memorial Presbyterian Church

Sunday Morning Adult Bible StudyOn Sundays beginning September 13, we meet for Adult Bible Study in the Colonial Room be...
08/27/2026

Sunday Morning Adult Bible Study

On Sundays beginning September 13, we meet for Adult Bible Study in the Colonial Room between worship services (9:45–10:30 a.m.). Everyone is welcome any time, and The Present Word lesson book is provided.

For more information, please contact the office at 989-835-6759.

Let’s make music together!Current ringers, former ringers, and wannabe ringers are all invited to meet at Memorial Presb...
08/26/2026

Let’s make music together!

Current ringers, former ringers, and wannabe ringers are all invited to meet at Memorial Presbyterian Church for handbells!

Mondays beginning September 14
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Covenant Ringers Handbell Choir is for experienced ringers or new ringers who have a solid music background.

Tuesdays beginning September 15
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Bells of Praise Handbell Choir is open to all. Your ability to read music is helpful but not required.

PLUS!
Wednesdays beginning September 2
6:00–7:00 p.m.
Joysters is a special group for students in grades 3–8 who will enjoy contemporary praise music, choir, and beginning handbell choir.

For more information, please contact MPC’s Handbell Choir Director Ellen Woodard at [email protected].

Tuesday Talk by the Rev. Wally Mayton:Becoming a LegendWe are excited to have two teachers within our family. I anticipa...
08/25/2026

Tuesday Talk by the Rev. Wally Mayton:
Becoming a Legend

We are excited to have two teachers within our family. I anticipate the beginning of the school year, knowing they both will creatively develop ways to welcome their students. Their purpose, as for all educators, is to instruct, motivate, and inspire. They use their imaginations in the collection of resources and displays that will energize students and promote learning.

The Bible is full of characters who are legendary. Through education and worship, we discover the uniqueness of Moses, King David, a litany of judges and prophets, and individuals such as Ruth and Esther. The reality of the lives God calls into fulfilling God’s purpose stands before us. We may point to many of them and proclaim their loyalties, their devotions, and their adventures. They are legendary.

The forecast for every disciple is to become legendary in the history of God’s presence and intervention. What makes Samson or the disciple Peter memorable? They, as we, seem ordinary until asked to do what is extraordinary. The outcomes of their behavior become evidence of the reality of God’s love and the promise of “peace that passes all understanding.” Becoming a legend transforms into a reality that we all wish to embrace.

We may choose the legend in whom we want to place our trust. I hope and pray to become a reflection in some small way of Jesus.

Prayer: Where you lead, Lord God, I wish to follow. I seek the path that leads to the joy of your Kingdom on earth. Carry me and guide me on the Way. Amen.

Photo: One teacher’s instruction for the new school year!

Gateway HealthcareJim Mier (pictured) volunteers as Clinic Director of Gateway Healthcare, located at 1549 Washington St...
08/24/2026

Gateway Healthcare

Jim Mier (pictured) volunteers as Clinic Director of Gateway Healthcare, located at 1549 Washington Street in Midland. The nonprofit was established in 2022 after the Reverend Ed Doerner, Senior Pastor from Messiah Lutheran Church, was working at The Bridge Food Center while he saw a shopper returning food to the shelves. He discreetly asked her why, and she explained that she had to choose between food and medicine. Pastor Ed was inspired to take action, and he asked for Jim’s help. Jim is a member of Messiah and was newly retired from a career in information technology. After an extensive survey of about 100 people, Jim and Pastor Ed were certain that an affordable healthcare agency in Midland was needed. After 18 months of effort, Gateway opened.

Knowing little about the medical industry didn’t stop Jim from answering the call the assist. Jim says, “I compare myself to people in the Bible. I didn’t really know what I was doing, but God did. And now I get to see miracles every day.” Gateway employs a contracted medical director, an office manager, three part-time nurse practitioners, a licensed practical nurse, and a medical assistant/x-ray technician. They are also supported by numerous volunteers. One of their main fundraisers is Concert for a Cause, coming up on Sunday, September 13 beginning at 2:00 p.m. Be sure to drop in after our annual Fall Festival ends. Taking place in their parking lot, the event features free live music, children’s activities, visitor booth, food and drink sales, silent auction, and raffles.

Gateway’s key principles are dignity, healing, and affordability. The team offers to pray with patients and takes their time by really listening. Each patient is charged a set low cost, no matter what the appointment entails. Gateway is taking new patients (everyone is welcome), is offering $10 sports physicals this month, and has drop-in urgent care. Jim says, “Lives are saved. Souls are saved. We’re doing exactly what Christ told us to do: love thy neighbor.” For more information about Gateway or Concert for a Cause, visit www.gwhealthcare.net.

In this week’s Memorial Matters video, we learn more about the affordable, community medical services of Gateway Healthcare and our support of their mission:https://youtu.be/6SC_gWKPv6o

Gateway Healthcare Family & Urgent Care

Address

1310 Ashman Street
Midland, MI
48640

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

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+19898356759

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