Tuesday, September 26, 2006

9/26/06

This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi

September 26th, 2006

Good afternoon!

Well, the weather just keeps getting better-or at least a little cooler! But at MCC of CC, we are just heating up for a very busy October of worshipping God, building community, and offering hope. Read on to see how you might become involved in the life of your community of faith and be blessed!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Preparations for the 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair are now in full swing! If you would like to join in the fun, the next meeting will be at the church Friday, October 6th at 7PM. This session will be held at Pastor Danny and Richard's home. So contact them for driving instructions if you need them. We will be taking our crafts to The Arts and Crafts Fair at The First United Methodist Church on Shoreline on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to be a part of our community, meet new people, and raise funds for MCC of CC all at the same time! See you there!

MCC OF CC OUT IN THE COMMUNITY
MCC of CC member Kimberly Price is walking in the Heart Walk for the American Heart Association in October. We will be having a dessert auction on Sunday, October 8th and the proceeds will go towards the Walk. The money that is raised locally stays here. Please see Kimberly (or e-mail at: kimberly.price@dchstx.org) if you would be interested in making a dessert for this auction and/or if you would like to make a tax-deductible donation. The American Heart Association is the largest voluntary health organization working to prevent, treat and defeat heart disease, stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. Let's support Kimberly in this wonderful endeavor, and let's getting out there and supporting our community!!!

2006 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The 2006 MCC of CC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:30PM. We will also be hosting a potluck dinner following the morning worship. We will be electing 3 2-year Board positions, as well as 1 1-year Alternate Lay Delegate position. Additionally, we will be approving a 2007 budget for the church, and voting on one proposed bylaw amendment. If you are a member of MCC of Corpus Christi, please make plans to attend this very important meeting. We will also be having a fabulous potluck dinner before the meeting, so please see Diane Creson, Dale Wulf, Don Schiffke, or Mary Jo Smith to sign up to bring your favorite culinary masterpieces!

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
On Sunday, October 15th, we will be at Get Happy serving King Ranch Chicken. Why not bring your own King Ranch Chicken recipe to this outreach event and join the fun? Hey! How about a King Ranch Chicken Cook Off? It looks like we are headed to The Rose on November 12th, too! See Pastor Danny for more details!

FALL FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 31ST
Annette Berdan and Don Schiffke are forming a committee to plan a wonderful Fall Festival for our church and neighborhood children. The planned date of the festival is Halloween (October 31st). We need donations of small prizes, wrapped candy, materials to build games, ideas for games, and plenty of volunteers to staff those games and a Haunted House. If you are interested in volunteering for this sure-to-be-fun event, see Annette or Don for more details. Let's give our kids a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating on the streets! Oh, and don't worry-we plan to have food for our "adult trick or treaters" as well.

OCTOBER IS HARVEST MONTH AT MCC OF CC!
During the month of October, MCC of CC will be focusing on a traditional fall theme of harvest, as we bring our offerings of food to support our Food Pantry. Our pantry client load continues to grow, and it is a privilege for us to be able to share the abundance with which God has blessed us with our sisters and brothers from the Coastal Bend area. During the month of October, we will have the area in front of the altar decorated with empty baskets and even a wash tub, so you can bring your offerings of food forward each Sunday. MCC of CC is a very generous congregation; and I am sure God will fill those baskets to overflowing through our giving. Remember Proverbs 22:9: "Blessed are the generous, for they share their bread with the poor."

25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Our 25th Anniversary Committee is busy making our 25th Anniversary in February 2007 an event that you will not want to miss! We have already booked Rev. Elder Troy Perry as our keynote speaker, and are in the process of putting together an absolutely fabulous concert for that weekend, as well. Stay tuned as we begin to publish our schedule of events over the coming months!

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Our Thursday Night Bible Study Group has been having a lot of fun discussing the book of Ruth over the past few weeks. On October 12th, we plan to undertake a longer series on "Lost Christianities." This study explores the diversity of Christian practices during the first few centuries after Jesus' ascension, as well as some of the writings that did not make into the Bible. Please note that there will be no Bible Study on October 5th.

OCTOBER EVENTS
Thursdays (12th, 19th, and 26th): Thursday Night Bible Study Group at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall
Fridays (6th, 20th, 27th): Christmas Craft Fair Workshops (call church for locations)
October 7th: Craft Fair at First United Methodist Church on Shoreline 9AM-4PM
October 8th: Heart Association Dessert Auction in the Fellowship Hall after morning service
October 15th: Congregation Forum in the Sanctuary (12:45PM)
October 15th: Takin' It To The Streets at Get Happy Bar (4PM)
October 22nd: Annual Congregational Meeting in the Sanctuary (1:30PM after Potluck Dinner)

OCTOBER LECTIONARY
October 1st: Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; Psalm 124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
October 8th: Job 1:1. 2:1-10; Psalm 26; Hebrews 1:1-4, 2:5-12; Mark 10:2-16
October 15th: Job 23:1-9, 16-17; Psalm 22:1-15; Hebrews 4:12-16; Mark 10:17-31
October 22nd: Job 38:1-7 (34-41); Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c; Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 10:35-45
October 29th: Job 42:1-6, 10-17; Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22); Hebrews 7:23-28; Mark 10:46-52

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS
David J. 10/10
William P. 10/11
James B. 10/16
Don H. 10/23
Denise S. 10/23
Roger S. 10/27

COMING THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1st:
Remember those annoying tattletales when you were growing up? When can "tattling" actually be a matter of life and death? Join us this Sunday, as Pastor Danny tells us about one of the smartest tattletales of all time, Esther.

Smiles for the Journey
"When it comes to giving, some people will stop at nothing."

See you in church!

Tuesday, September 19, 2006

9/19/06

This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi

September 19th, 2006

Good afternoon!

Well, it is ALMOST fall-like weather, today! We have been blessed with rain lately, and now we are being blessed with sunshine and fabulous temperatures! These two factors combine to produce wonderful growth and refreshment to the plant life in the Coastal Bend (not to mention hopefully raising the reservoir level). Check out everything going on in your church-MCC of Corpus Christi-and consider ways you might grow and be refreshed spiritually by becoming actively involved in the life of your church.

WALK FOR RECOVERY
September is Recovery Month. Last Sunday, MCC of CC members Clayton Hill and Richard Lofstrand, along with Pastor Danny, joined about 75 other folks from the community to support the 1st Annual Recovery Walk. It was great to see so many people out so early on a beautiful Saturday morning to support the recovery community. And, in case you missed it, our own Mr. Hill was quoted in the Sunday Caller Times article covering the event!

BREAKFAST AT MCC OF CC
Come join us for breakfast Sunday, September 24th from 9AM to 10:30AM. For only $2.00, you can get a great breakfast, as well as enjoy fun and fellowship with your sisters and brothers. So come fill up with food, then join us for worship as we fill up with the Holy Spirit!

INQUIRER'S CLASS
This Sunday, September 24th, at 12:30 PM, Pastor Danny will be conducting an Inquirer's Class in the church library. So, if you are interested in learning more about our denomination, community of faith, or maybe even interested in becoming a member of MCC of CC, this is the class for you!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Preparations for the 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair are now in full swing! If you would like to join in the fun, the next meeting will be at the church Friday, September 22nd at 7PM. We will be taking our crafts to The Arts and Crafts Fair at The First United Methodist Church on Shoreline on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to be a part of our community, meet new people, and raise funds for MCC of CC all at the same time! See you there!

2006 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The 2006 MCC of CC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:30PM. We will also be hosting a potluck dinner following the morning worship. We will be electing 3 2-year Board positions, as well as 1 1-year Alternate Lay Delegate position. Applications for these positions are now available. Please see Mary Jo Smith, Clayton Hill, or Jim Gott for an application. The deadline for applications is Sunday, September 24th after morning service, and no late applications will be accepted.

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
Our first "Takin' It To The Streets" event at the Hidden Door was a huge success! Over 20 MCC'ers mixed and mingled at the Hidden Door last Sunday. We chilled and we grilled-AND we handed out a lot of business cards and church flyers to bar patrons. A good time was had by all, AND we raised over $100.00 in donations from the meal!

On Sunday, October 15th, we will be at Get Happy serving King Ranch Chicken. Why not bring your own King Ranch Chicken recipe to this outreach event and join the fun? Hey! How about a King Ranch Chicken Cook Off? See Pastor Danny for more details!

FALL FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 31ST
Annette Berdan and Don Schiffke are forming a committee to plan a wonderful Fall Festival for our church and neighborhood children. The planned date of the festival is Halloween (October 31st). We need donations of small prizes, wrapped candy, materials to build games, ideas for games, and plenty of volunteers to staff those games and a Haunted House. If you are interested in volunteering for this sure-to-be-fun event, see Annette or Don for more details. Let's give our kids a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating on the streets! Oh, and don't worry-we plan to have food for our "adult trick or treaters" as well.

OCTOBER IS HARVEST MONTH AT MCC OF CC!
During the month of October, MCC of CC will be focusing on a traditional fall theme of harvest, as we bring our offerings of food to support our Food Pantry. Our pantry client load continues to grow, and it is a privilege for us to be able to share the abundance with which God has blessed us with our sisters and brothers from the Coastal Bend area. During the month of October, we will have the area in front of the altar decorated with empty baskets and even a wash tub, so you can bring your offerings of food forward each Sunday. MCC of CC is a very generous congregation; and I am sure God will fill those baskets to overflowing through our giving. Remember Proverbs 22:9: "Blessed are the generous, for they share their bread with the poor."

25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Our 25th Anniversary Committee is busy making our 25th Anniversary in February 2007 an event that you will not want to miss! We have already booked Rev. Elder Troy Perry as our keynote speaker, and are in the process of putting together an absolutely fabulous concert for that weekend, as well. Stay tuned as we begin to publish our schedule of events over the coming months!

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
Our Thursday Night Bible Study Group has been having a lot of fun discussing the book of Ruth over the past few weeks. Coming in October, we plan to undertake a longer series on "Lost Christianities." This study explores the diversity of Christian practices during the first few centuries after Jesus' ascension, as well as some of the writings that did not make into the Bible.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Thursdays at 6:30PM: Bible Study on the book of Ruth
Friday, September 22nd, and 29th: Christmas Craft Fair Work Sessions
Sunday, September 24th at 12:30PM: Inquirer's Class

SEPTEMBER LECTIONARY READINGS:
September 24th: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Makaylah B. September 26th
Wanda B. September 23rd
John C. September 16th
Loretta L. September 16th
Irma M. September 17th
Sandy V. September 11th

COMING THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th:
Is everything really bigger in Texas? Does it really matter, anyway? Not according to our Pastor. Come join us this Sunday as Pastor Danny preaches on Mark 9:30-37, and shares why, when in comes to God, "Size Does NOT Matter."

Smiles for the Journey
"It is easier to preach ten sermons than it is to live one."

See you in church on Sunday!

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

September 12, 2006

This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi

September 12, 2006

Good evening!

All this rain we have been getting lately reminds me of an old song called, "There Shall Be Showers of Blessing." God blesses us in so many ways, and providing us with opportunities for service, fun, and fellowship with our sisters and brothers in Christ is just one of those ways. Check out what is going on in the life of your church, and then get involved. Get soaking wet with those showers of blessing from being an active part of YOUR community of faith-MCC of Corpus Christi.

WALK FOR RECOVERY

September is Recovery Month. This Saturday, September 16th, at 8AM, please join a large cross section of people from the Coastal Bend area as we walk in support of recovery. This is NOT a fundraiser. We are walking in solidarity with our sisters and brothers who are in recovery. Drug and alcohol addiction in the lgbt community is a HUGE issue; so let's get out there and support our sisters and brothers! The walk kicks off at the corner of Mann Street and Shoreline downtown.

BREAKFAST AT MCC OF CC

Come join us for breakfast Sunday, September 24th from 9AM to 10:30AM. For only $2.00, you can get a great breakfast, as well as enjoy fun and fellowship with your sisters and brothers. So come fill up with food, then join us for worship as we fill up with the Holy Spirit!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Preparations for the 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair are now in full swing! If you would like to join in the fun, the next meeting will be at the church Friday, September 22nd at 7PM. We will be taking our crafts to The Arts and Crafts Fair at The First United Methodist Church on Shoreline on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to be a part of our community, meet new people, and raise funds for MCC of CC all at the same time! See you there!

2006 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The 2006 MCC of CC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:30PM. We will also be hosting a potluck dinner following the morning worship. We will be electing 3 2-year Board positions, as well as 1 1-year Alternate Lay Delegate position. Applications for these positions are now available. Please see Mary Jo Smith, Clayton Hill, or Jim Gott for an application. The deadline for applications is Sunday, September 24th after morning service, and no late applications will be accepted.

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
Our first ever "Takin' It To The Streets" is just around the corner! We are scheduled to be chilln' and grilln' at The Hidden Door on Sunday, September 17th beginning at 4:00PM. On Sunday, October 15th, we are going to be at Get Happy. If you would like to volunteer to be part of this ministry, please contact Pastor Danny. Let's put on those new MCC t-shirts, get out there and serve our community, and let them know how great God is! Let's take the good news of God's life changing love for all people to the streets of our community!

FALL FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 31ST
Annette Berdan and Don Schiffke are forming a committee to plan a wonderful Fall Festival for our church and neighborhood children. The planned date of the festival is Halloween (October 31st). We need donations of small prizes, wrapped candy, materials to build games, ideas for games, and plenty of volunteers to staff those games and a Haunted House. If you are interested in volunteering for this sure-to-be-fun event, see Annette or Don for more details. Let's give our kids a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating on the streets! Oh, and don't worry-we plan to have food for our "adult trick or treaters" as well.

OCTOBER IS HARVEST MONTH AT MCC OF CC!
During the month of October, MCC of CC will be focusing on a traditional fall theme of harvest, as we bring our offerings of food to support our Food Pantry. Our pantry client load continues to grow, and it is a privilege for us to be able to share the abundance with which God has blessed us with our sisters and brothers from the Coastal Bend area. During the month of October, we will have the area in front of the altar decorated with empty baskets and even a wash tub, so you can bring your offerings of food forward each Sunday. MCC of CC is a very generous congregation; and I am sure God will fill those baskets to overflowing through our giving. Remember Proverbs 22:9: "Blessed are the generous, for they share their bread with the poor."

25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Our 25th Anniversary Committee is busy making our 25th Anniversary in February 2007 an event that you will not want to miss! We have already booked Rev. Elder Troy Perry as our keynote speaker, and are in the process of putting together an absolutely fabulous concert for that weekend, as well. Stay tuned as we begin to publish our schedule of events over the coming months!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Thursdays at 6:30PM: Bible Study on the book of Ruth
Sunday, September 17th at 1:00PM: Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, September 17th at 4:00PM: Takin' It To The Streets at The Hidden Door
Friday, September 22nd, and 29th: Christmas Craft Fair Work Sessions

SEPTEMBER LECTIONARY READINGS:
September 17th: Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 24th: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Makaylah B. September 26th
Wanda B. September 23rd
John C. September 16th
Loretta L. September 16th
Irma M. September 17th
Sandy V. September 11th

COMING THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
No, it is not all about you. Come join us this Sunday as we learn more about who it really is all about when Pastor Danny brings us the message, "It's All About.Who?" based on Mark 8:27-38.

Smiles for the Journey
"Don't put a period where God put a comma." Gracie Allen

See you in church on Sunday!

Tuesday, September 05, 2006

9/5/06

This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi

September 5, 2006

Good afternoon!

Fall is shaping up to be busier than ever for MCC of Corpus Christi. As you will see from this week's information, we are developing more of an outward focus while maintaining opportunities for building community within our church as well. Read on, get involved, and be blessed!

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
Preparations for the 2nd Annual Christmas Craft Fair are now in full swing! If you would like to join in the fun, the next meeting will be at the church Friday, September 8th at 7PM. We will be taking our crafts to The Arts and Crafts Fair at The First United Methodist Church on Shoreline on Saturday, October 7th from 9:00AM-4:00PM. This is a wonderful opportunity for our church to be a part of our community, meet new people, and raise funds for MCC of CC all at the same time! See you there!

2006 ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
The 2006 MCC of CC Annual Congregational Meeting will be held Sunday, October 22, 2006 at 1:30PM. We will also be hosting a potluck dinner following the morning worship. We will be electing 3 2-year Board positions, as well as 1 1-year Alternate Lay Delegate position. Applications for these positions are now available. Please see Mary Jo Smith, Clayton Hill, or Jim Gott for an application. The deadline for applications is Sunday, September 24th after morning service, and no late applications will be accepted.

THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The Thursday Night Bible Study Group is kicking off a discussion of the book of Ruth this Thursday, September 7th, at 6:30PM. Everyone is welcome, so come on and join this interesting discussion group!

TAKIN' IT TO THE STREETS
Our first ever "Takin' It To The Streets" is just around the corner! We are scheduled to be chilln' and grilln' at The Hidden Door on Sunday, September 17th beginning at 4:00PM. On Sunday, October 15th, we are going to be at Get Happy. If you would like to volunteer to be part of this ministry, please contact Pastor Danny. Let's put on those new MCC t-shirts, get out there and serve our community, and let them know how great God is! Let's take the good news of God's life changing love for all people to the streets of our community!

FALL FESTIVAL PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 31ST
Annette Berdan and Don Schiffke are forming a committee to plan a wonderful Fall Festival for our church and neighborhood children. The planned date of the festival is Halloween (October 31st). We need donations of small prizes, wrapped candy, materials to build games, ideas for games, and plenty of volunteers to staff those games and a Haunted House. If you are interested in volunteering for this sure-to-be-fun event, see Annette or Don for more details. Let's give our kids a safe and fun alternative to trick or treating on the streets! Oh, and don't worry-we plan to have food for our "adult trick or treaters" as well.


OCTOBER IS HARVEST MONTH AT MCC OF CC!
During the month of October, MCC of CC will be focusing on a traditional fall theme of harvest, as we bring our offerings of food to support our Food Pantry. Our pantry client load continues to grow, and it is a privilege for us to be able to share the abundance with which God has blessed us with our sisters and brothers from the Coastal Bend area. Stay tuned for more details!

25TH ANNIVERSARY EVENTS
Our 25th Anniversary Committee is busy making our 25th Anniversary in February 2007 an event that you will not want to miss! We have already booked Rev. Elder Troy Perry as our keynote speaker, and are in the process of putting together an absolutely fabulous concert for that weekend, as well. Stay tuned as we begin to publish our schedule of events over the coming months!

SEPTEMBER EVENTS:
Thursdays at 6:30PM: Bible Study on the book of Ruth
Sunday, September 17th at 1:00PM: Board of Directors Meeting
Sunday, September 17th at 4:00PM: Takin' It To The Streets at The Hidden Door
Friday, September 8th, 22nd, and 29th: Christmas Craft Fair Work Sessions

SEPTEMBER LECTIONARY READINGS:
September 10th: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Psalm 125; James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
September 17th: Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 24th: Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Makaylah B. September 26th
Wanda B. September 23rd
John C. September 16th
Loretta L. September 16th
Irma M. September 17th
Sandy V. September 11th

COMING THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10th
Come join us this Sunday as Pastor Danny lets us in on a little known secret in "Nice Folks Finish Last," based on Proverbs 22.

Smiles for the Journey
"Peace starts with a smile."

See you in church on Sunday!