Sunday, January 29

Exploring Prayer: Learning Prayer

Sermon text: 1 John 5:13-15

2023 Missional Living Conference

A Growing Love for the Things God Loves

This year, our annual missions conference is called the Missional Living Conference because we want to see each of us to have a growing love for the things God loves.



We want you to not just come to HEAR how God is moving around the world. We want you to EXPERIENCE how He wants to move through YOU. We are all missionaries of the gospel of grace, whether you live in another country or right here in Greenville. We each have been given the Spirit of Jesus to continue the mission of Jesus. 

We are all called to missional living. That means we must have a growing love for the things God loves. We need to know His heart for the hurting and the lost. Our hearts need to break for the things that broke His heart. We need to make His mission our mission. 

Come and see what His Spirit is up to around the world. Come and see how the Spirit moves in you to continue the mission of Jesus. 

Want to host a missionary in your home for the weekend? If so, email Becky at bhecht@mitchellroad.org. 

Psalm 1

This past Sunday we began our 12 week sermon series on Prayer. As we memorize Scripture together, listen for Psalm 1 in our liturgy throughout this year. We still have memory cards available for pick-up at the Welcome Desk - even kids are memorizing Psalm 1!

We encourage you to place this card on your mirror, in your car, by your kitchen sink, or wherever it will be helpful to prompt you. Hiding these truths in our hearts is a valuable part of our faith that will yield fruit in us for the years to come.

February Elective

Barriers to Prayer

Taught by: Neel Skelton (Learning Commons)

February is just around the corner and we are looking forward to beginning a new elective called Barriers to Prayer. Have you wanted to feel close to God in prayer, but often feel like your prayers are going nowhere? Next Generation Pastor, Neel Skelton, will help us think through what might be preventing us from connecting with God in prayer. We invite you to join us in the Learning Commons on February 5, 12, and 19 during the Sunday school hour. 

Early Bird Pricing Still Available!

Women's Retreat: March 10-11, 2023

Ladies, please join us for our first bi-annual Women’s Retreat called “Finding Freedom.” This year we will be going off campus to the Bonclarken Conference Center in Flat Rock, North Carolina.

Ruthie Delk will help us look at legitimate and illegitimate shame and the lies that our shame tries to tell us about our true identity that is in Christ. Throughout the weekend we will learn more about the freedom and comfort that Christ holds out for us, no matter our stories. There will be group teaching, personal reflection time, food, and fun activities planned. Recruit your friends to come with you, and plan to make some new ones as well! 

You must register by Sunday, February 5, to redeem early bird pricing! Early bird pricing (includes lodging and 3 meals):

$115 - Triple (3+)

$125 - Double

$210 - Single

To register and check out the newly renovated lodging, visit the links below!

Senior Adult Valentine's Banquet

We hope you will join us for our Annual Valentine's Banquet! The banquet is for all seniors, not just couples. We’ll have great food and fellowship, as well as an inspiring and entertaining program by everyone’s favorite, our very own Trevor Manor!

Cost is $12 per person. You must sign up by Wednesday, February 1. Register in the blue notebook at the Welcome Desk, or email Elaine at egraybeal@mitchellroad.org to request a reservation.

You can put a check or cash in an envelope with your name included (ask that it be put in the box of Elaine Graybeal in the church office) or pay with either check or cash the night of the banquet.

Register for Kids Choirs - Starting Soon!

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me… 

for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” (Matthew 19:4)

Cherub Choir: Age 4 - 1st grade (including T1) are eligible for Cherub Choir! Rehearsals are on Wednesdays, February 1 to May 21. They will lead worship on April 2 (Palm Sunday) and April 16, as well as a Celebration of Praise on May 21. 

After 33 years of leading our Cherubs with passion and skill, Ruth and Gary Whitley will be stepping into a well-deserved retirement at the end of this semester. Stay tuned for ways to celebrate this dynamic duo! For questions, email Trevor Manor: tmanor@mitchellroad.org.

Covenant Singers: 2nd-5th graders are eligible. Rehearsals begin February8 - April 5. They will lead worship during Holy Week, on April 2 (Palm Sunday) and April 7 (Good Friday), as they tell of our Savior’s journey to Calvary. For questions, email Trevor Manor: tmanor@mitchellroad.org.

Help Our Greenville Fellows Program!

Did you know that the Greenville Fellows program manages more than 100 volunteers each year to make the program a success?

We are looking for interested members of our congregation to help in a multitude of ways: interviewing candidates, recruiting, event planning, engaging potential and current employers, supporting host families and welcoming new Fellows.

Want to know more about how you can help? Reach out to Cari: cari@greenvillefellows.org or call at 864.915.7246.

Immediate Openings for Sunday AM Nursery Caregivers

We are hiring nursery caregivers for Sunday mornings! Candidates need to be willing to work at least two Sundays a month for at least two of the three services. We hire beginning at age 16, so high school girls are welcome to apply! Please fill out an application and return to kcollins@mitchellroad.org or contact Kelley Collins for more information. *This is a paid position.

Grace Marriage is a marriage ministry designed to enrich, protect, and grow your marriage. Using Biblical, grace-based materials you will have time to talk with your spouse and explore ways to enrich your relationship.

You can jump in at any point in the year! In fact, the next session begins February 11. To learn more about Grace Marriage or register, view the FAQ flyer below:

God has given iFace a simple yet strategic way to serve internationals right here in the Upstate! iFace staff and volunteers welcome and serve people from around the world that come to Greenville for work or study. God is sending us the nations.  

To learn more, attend our next Volunteer Orientation Training. Attending does not commit you to serve with iFace.

When: Sunday, January 29, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Where: Mitchell Road Presbyterian Church

Community House (223 Mitchell Road)

To register for January 29 or to add your name to the waiting list for future orientation training events, visit iFace Volunteer Orientation Training Registration.

For questions, contact Lea Ann Wright at leaann@iface.org.