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Mesilla Park Community Church is filled with people who are trying to be real. We understand that we live in a real world, with real problems, real hurts, and real hangups. So we strive for our worship, our teaching, and our lives to be filled with relevance, encouragement, authenticity, and love.
Worship Services are each Sunday at 8:30, 9:45 and 11:15. (more info)
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What follows is what we believe to be the essential teachings of the Bible. These "orthodox doctrines" are held by all churches of all denominations which are genuinely Christian. The doctrines that are distinct to MPCC are found on our Distinctives Page. | |
This is the good news we've put our life and trust in: | |
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In order to be as true to the Bible as possible and yet also open the door for cooperation with as many Christians churches and denominations as possible, we have believe it necessary to separate our doctrine into two categories:
Core Doctrines - beliefs which churches for centuries have considered to be the essentials of the Christian Faith.
Distinct Doctrines - teachings which are minor doctrines in which churches are free to differ - as long as they hold to the Core Doctrines.
The most basic message of the Christian faith is the Gospel , which tells us how a person can have a relationship with God and experience his love and forgiveness. If you would like to experience this for yourself, please select this link: I would like to know God personally |
The Church (all believers worldwide) is diverse in belief and practice. While agreeing on the essential doctrines, Christian churches of different denominations there are variations in areas of minor doctrines. While we hold the following teachings with conviction, we do not consider these essentials and gladly fellowship and partner with other churches and Christians who may differ with us.
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Mesilla Park Community Church, originally known as Emmanuel Baptist Church, was founded by six families in the summer of 1933 in a downtown Las Cruces movie theatre. Two years later, the church moved south of Las Cruces to a building in Mesilla Park (which belonged to a Presbyterian Church). | |
The church facilities are located at 3100 Oak, Las Cruces NM.
If you're not familiar with the area, please take a look at the map below.
Be careful not to turn on Conway Street! Although it looks like it will take you to MPCC, it actually joins I-10 South. You'll then have to loop back to I-25 to get back to University Avenue. |
Dennis and his wife TJ have been married since 1981 and have three children Jessica, Ryan, and Tiffany.
Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from New Mexico State University and a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has been in full-time ministry since 1980, serving with Campus Crusade for Christ/Athletes in Action, 11 years as a Youth Pastor and as Senior Pastor of Mesilla Park since 1993. He has also been on several short term mission trips to Mexico, Sweden, Finland, and East Asia.
Besides Jesus, Dennis' passions are his family and sports. A member of the New Mexico State University Sports Hall of Fame, 'Big D' enjoys lifting weights, playing golf, basketball, football, and racquetball, and watching any sport that isn’t played or preformed on ice. He is a die-hard Dallas Cowboy fan, remaining loyal despite their current mediocrity . “24” is his favorite television show and he wants to be Jack Bauer when he grows up.
TJ is very active in ministry. She has worked in youth ministry since 1981, is a deaconess, has a ministry to senior adults and has a gift of service that keeps her busy meeting the needs of others 24/7. Outside of the church she is a substitute teacher with the Las Cruces Public Schools. Her hobbies are animals, stained glass, woodwork and keeping Dennis in line.
Ministry Assistant/Office Manager
Lynette and her husband Rex have been members of MPCC since 1999. They have five wonderful children. They are also blessed six very handsome grandsons and one beautiful granddaughter, which they love spoiling. Lynette also enjoys horseback riding and spending time in the mountains.
Lynette assumed the role of Office Manager/Ministry Assistant in 2004. She is also a prayer warrior and serves as one of the Titus Women in the church. Her personal mission is to serve God and the people of this church.
Deborah has been a member of MPCC since 1995 and Children's Minister since 1996. She and her husband Lupe have two children: Joshua and Andrew.
Growing up a missionary kid, Deb has always been involved in mission work. She was a member of the first overseas mission group from MPCC, which traveled to East Asia in 2006.
As a person with a love for children and families, Deborah's desire is that all children have the opportunity to know Christ personally, know that they are loved unconditionally by God and that he has a special plan for their lives!
Ms. Cuellar loves spending time with her children and extended family. She also enjoys reading Christian romance novels, bargain shopping, going to the movies, Diet Dr. Pepper, red enchiladas and watching "24" on TV.
Assistant Children's Minister
Cindy and her husband Eric joined MPCC in about 1996. They have three children Erin, Evan, and Camryn.
Cindy has served as a deaconess of the church for 2 years and volunteers for activities and events throughout the church. She has been working part-time in the Children’s Ministry since February 2006.
Cindy enjoys art (mostly water color and painting), but loves spending time with her family most of all.
Derek has been a member of MPCC since 1999 and joined the staff in 2004. He is married to the former Terra Taylor. They are the proud parents of 3 snakes, a dog and a gecko.
Derek has been very active in missionary work, spending the summers of ’02 and ‘03 in North Africa and the summer of ’06 in East Asia. In 2003-2004 he was the assistant College Minister at Christian Challenge - NMSU.
Derek likes working out, video games, cars with big engines, animals, snakes, the beach and traveling. His favorite foods are meat (cooked or not) and Starbucks! Most of all Derek enjoys alone time with Jesus.
Assistant TO the Youth Minister
Marissa has been a part of MPCC since 2003 and member of the staff since 2005. She and her husband Matt have been married since Easter Weekend of 2008. They have no children - except 60 screaming middle and high school students.
She has been active in missions as a member of the 2006 East Asia Team, co-leader of the 2007 East Asia Team, and has made several short-term excursions into Mexico.
She really enjoys being a part of this church family and serving alongside so many wonderful followers of Christ.
Marriage and Family Educator
Lynn, along with her husband Gus and their three children Matt, Stephanie and Michael, came to Mesilla Park in 1994 to serve as Children's Ministry Director.
Since receiving her Master's Degree in Family and Child Science her ministry has shifted to helping build stronger families and marriages through seminars, training and classes. Lynn is also a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Lynn likes spending time with her family, reading murder mysteries, and collecting and displaying Christmas decorations year round.
Rocky Dumais
Operations Administrator
 Rocky is the newest member of our staff. He and his wife Shannon, daughter Danielle and son Rocky moved to Las Cruces in 2005.
After being active members of Mesilla Park for 3 years, the Elders and Rocky felt that God was leading him to use his years of experience in administration and project management with the government and military to strengthen the ministries of this church.
Rocky likes the outdoors, cycling and serving Christ.
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Sunday Worship Services:
8:30 AM
"Cafe Real" - Coffeehouse Worship Service
Worship and teaching, sitting around tables enjoying fresh coffee and donuts.
Sunday School: Birth-Preschool
9:40 AM
Celebration Worship
Sunday School: Birth-5th Grade, Adult
11:10 AM
Celebration Worship
Sunday School: Birth-5th Grade, Youth (6th--12th Grade:), Adult
5:00 PM
"Video Cafe Real" (VCR) Worship Service
For those unable to participate in worship on Sunday mornings or for whom it is just more convenient and fun to worship on Sunday evening in a much more relaxed setting.
Childcare provided
Community Groups:
Sunday - Saturday
Experiencing, fun, friendship, worship, caring and Bible study, groups of 6-20 meet in homes in different areas of the city and different nights. See "Community Groups" for more information, call the church office 575-524-7658 or email: mpcc@getrealchurch.org
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