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Come and join us for our Sunday services!
Mechanicsville Church of Christ is located at:
8067 Atlee Road
Mechanicsville, Virginia 23111
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At Mechanicsville, you will find people that love God and one another, who are committed to impacting the world for Christ and who are genuinely glad you came! We have those who wear their Sunday best and those who wear shorts and T-shirts. We'll be glad to see you no matter what you are wearing.
If you have infants or children, you can confidently take them to Kidzville where they will be registered, given a name tag and cared for in an exciting, age-appropriate environment.
Our service runs no more than an hour and fifteen minutes. It has a contemporary feel and connecting with God is the main focus. Our worship includes singing, drama, testimonies, prayer and an offering. If you are visiting, please don't feel obligated to give. Consider the service as our gift to you.
Each week you can also count on being offered communion. This celebration of the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, represented by the bread and juice, is offered to all followers of Jesus Christ. If you'd rather not participate, that's okay! Just pass the tray to the next person.
You can expect a creative, practical talk from the Bible that will challenge and engage you. We want God to speak clearly to you on how to deal with the ups and downs of life from His perspective.
Our desire and prayer for you is that you will have an incredible worship experience with the God who loves you and that you will develop an intimate personal relationship with Him. May God open your eyes to all that He has for you.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Mark Coffey
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Ministry at MCC: Lead Minister since 2003
Hometown: Born on the mission field in Bari, Italy
Education: BA and MA from Cincinnati Christian University
Family:
Married to my best friend, Pam, for 34 years
Twin sons, both married Matt (Alanna) and Nate (Abby)
Three Granddaughters Grace, Zoey, and Maggie
My passion: God; my family; seeing people changed by Jesus; the church
Favorite Food: Almost anything Italian; a good steak; cheesecake!
Favorite Sport: Football (How about those Colts?)
Favorite Book: Too many to list, but here are some good ones I have read recently:
It by Craig Groeschel
Crazy Love by Francis Chan
Forgotten God by Francis Chan
The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer
The Principle of the Path by Andy Stanley
Favorite Music: Contemporary Christian, mostly praise and worship music (Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Hillsong/Hillsong United etc.); oldies rock music.
Favorite Vacation Place: Anywhere that is relaxing and not fast-paced!
Hobbies: Time with family.
Doug Gross
douglasgross_hotmail.com
Ministry at MCC: Minister of Music & Worship
Hometown: Quincy, Illinois
Education: BA in Music Education from Milligan College;
MM in Choral conducting & Vocal Pedagogy from Indiana University
Wife, Patti, of 40 years, teacher at Shady Grove Elem. School;
Son, Philip (Christie), teaching & coaching at Hanover H.S.;
Son, David (Kelly), singing & performing in London, England;
Son, Bill (Jessica), directing & producing children's shows out of
Seattle.
6 Grandchildren!
My passion: Leading people into the presence of God through music and guided worship.
Favorite Food: Everything!
Favorite Sport: Football.
Favorite Music: Just about everything... except Rap, New-Age and Country.
Favorite Vacation Place: Anywhere with my children and grandchildren.
Hobbies: Golf & Gardening
Musical Pursuits: Singing, Piano, Trombone, Bass Guitar, Percussion, Arranging & Composing
What is unique about Doug:
I tend to see all of Worship and Church activities through a Fine and Performing Arts pair of glasses, including music, theater, lights, sound, set design, costuming and technology.
Why Doug is in the ministry:
I want to use the talents God blessed me with in order to help bring others into the family of God, and then assist the people of God to use their musical talents in a meaningful way for the glory of God.
Scott Wood
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Ministry at MCC: Youth Minister
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Education: BS in Biblical Studies and Christian Education with an emphasis in Youth Ministry from Cincinnati Christian University
Married to my wife, Jenny, for 15 years
Daughter, Bailey
My Passion: My relationship with God and the sacrifice His Son Jesus gave on my behalf. Second, is spending time with my family and raising our daughter in a Christian home. Third, teaching teens about how much God loves them and challenging them to go to the next level in their relationship with Him.
Favorite Food: Steak, mashed potatoes and corn!
Favorite Sport: I'm not a big sports guy but if the Colts are playing I try to watch!
Favorite Book: Tony Dungy's Quiet Strength
Favorite Music: I like a lot of different types, Christian, 80's, Jimmy Buffet, and yes, even some country/blue grass... I can't believe I just admitted that!
Favorite Vacation Place: Disney World!!! 19 times and counting!
Hobbies: I love sightseeing, traveling, anything to do with Disney, NASA and the Shuttle program, the International Space Station.
What is unique about Scott:
I really give credit to being raised in God loving home. I am who I am because throughout my life I have been directed to God and the love that He has for me. It has been modeled for me. I am so thankful and am blessed to have been raised in the love of Jesus Christ.
Why you are in the ministry:
Growing up, my family was at church whenever the doors were open, for regular services or in an emergency. Our building flooded a couple of times and I remember going and helping. I had a blast! I saw youth ministry from behind the scenes and I felt God leading me in this direction back in the 6th grade. I never wavered from that path. God had taught me some hard lessons over the years but the biggest one is to trust Him no matter what and He will be faithful! I love what I do!
Harry Swain
In 1946, after completing his apprenticeship and working at the Newport News Shipyard, Harry answered God's call into the ministry. He enrolled in Cincinnati Bible Seminary that Fall and was graduated in 1950. He then moved to his first full-time ministry (there were several part-time ones while in college) at Pole Green Church of Christ in Mechanicsville. Since then, Harry has ministered to a number of churches, all in Virginia; during most of those years he also worked full-time in a "secular" job. Since his retirement from the full-time preaching ministry, he has continued to serve in numerous capacities, including elder, Sunday School teacher, supply preaching, visiting sick and shut-ins, and working with the Golden Age Home.
Harry currently lives in Mechanicsville and has two grown children, Buddy Swain and Sherry Grubbs, both of whom graduated from Christian colleges and are active in their home congregations.
Charlotte Miller
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Hometown: Mechanicsville, Virginia
Ministry at MCC: Administrative Assistant since 2002
Education: BA in Biblical Studies and Christian Education from Mid-Atlantic Christian University
Husband, Earl, married for 32 years
Son, Cameron and Daughter, Erin, a Senior at MACU
My Passion:
Connecting people to God and to each other;
Working out the details so ministry can run smoothly
Favorite Sport: Soccer
Favorite Food: Chocolate! (or maybe Cheesecake!)
Favorite Music: Christian Contemporary
Hobbies: Music, Gardening, Pets (2 dogs and 4 cats)
