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MCC of Corpus Christi

E – Newsletter

24 October 2010

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This Week

Rev. Ken Ehrke and Board of Directors

MCC Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas

October 20, 2010

Dear Ones:

It is my great pleasure to announce the appointment of Rev. Dr. Ken Ehrke as the new Intentional Interim Pastor for MCC Corpus Christi.  After discerning your needs, I am convinced that Rev. Ehrke is the perfect one to lead you on this part of the journey.

With the complete confidence and affirmation of the Board of Directors of MCC Corpus Christi, it is my great privilege to make this appointment effective on November 17, 2010 and continuing through November 30, 2010, with the possibility of three-month extensions.

It is my hope that every single one of you will recognize this point in your history as a time for renewal, restoration and growth.  It is my prayer that you will partner with Rev. Ehrke to make MCC Corpus Christi the spiritual home that has everyone talking.

I thank you for your faithfulness and patience while going through this time of transition and want you to know what a pleasure it is to serve with all of you in ministry.  Please know that my help and support are always available and you are always in my heart.

Be blessed on this journey,

Rev. Elder Darlene Garner

Friday October 29, 2010 MCC will be having there 2nd annual Halloween Bash from 6 to 10pm. This time we will be having a pot luck, So bring your favorite food dish, soft drinks, punch, and deserts. There will also be a drag show at 8:30pm sharp.

Annual Congregational Meeting: The Annual Congregational meeting for MCC of CC will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday October 31st.  We will be approving a budget, electing 3 Board members and a Lay Delegate.  There were no applicants for Alternate Lay Delegate so that position will remain vacant for the time being. Documents can be found at http://www.mcccorpuschristi.org/members

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Soda Machine Survey: The vending machine team would like to know what you think. Please take the survey located at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CTV9RBZ

 

This Month

Locher Food Pantry: Next month begins the Holiday season.  The Locher Food Pantry is starting to collect the fixin's for Thanksgiving meals now so we can distribute them beginning the first of November.

Ongoing

Bible Study! – The Bible Study is going strong! Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 PM folks will gather at the church to study the Bible.  Come join us to increase your knowledge of the scriptures.

Movie Night – On the 2nd and 4th Saturday night of every month, we will gather at the church to watch a movie.  If you have a suggestion for a movie to watch, See Howie or Lisa or write it on the clipboard.

Transgender Support Group—A monthly transgender support group meets here.  Each third Saturday of the month, our Transgender brothers and sisters are invited to come and learn more about who we are as people of faith.  This is a closed meeting and all participation is confidential.  To learn more about the group please speak with Lisa B. Lancaster.  She will be glad to assist you.

The Christ-Centered Prayer group: A prayer group focusing on quiet listening is held on Fridays at 9am.  Yes, in the morning!!!  Come and increase your peace.

Sound System: Would you like to assist with the sound system or the PowerPoint presentation (Especially when Tom and Andy are out of town)? Please see Tom, or Andy to sign up.  Tom, Andy or Howie will train you before you're expected to fly solo.

T shirts:  We are selling T-shirts for $10 each.  The sizes run from Small-3x to raise money for the Conference fund. See Andy or Pat. They make a great gift. We have 2 styles available, ask to see them! 

Facebook group pageOur church now has a "Facebook" group page.  A good place to post church photos, prayer request, events, etc...  The possibilities are boundless.    Login to Facebook and search for MCC of Corpus Christi

MySpace page: MCC of CC has a MySpace page!  Find us at http://www.myspace.com/mccofcorpus

MCC of CC Blog! This newsletter is posted in a blog each week.  Go to http://mccofcc.blogspot.com/  We are also posting UFMCC notices there.  This week, 4 items were added.  One of these 4 is below in the "Fellowship News" section of this newsletter.

FINANCES

As it says in Mark 12:42-44: A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

Just FYI: Our Bookkeeper, Andy Wilcox, says we need approximately $1028 each week to keep current with all of our bills. 

Donate online! -If you have a paypal or Alertpay account, simply send money to treasurer@mcccorpuschristi.org or click the appropriate button below.  If you do not have a paypal account, you can use your credit card at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HWB7L9PLBXBDJ Cut and paste the link if clicking does not work.

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If you do not have and would like to have either a paypal or Alertpay account, click the link you are interested in below and MCC of CC may get a commission:

Alertpay (preferred by editor, personal preference): https://www.alertpay.com/?Yxe%2fZIRsrFbS%2ffeN3AfnxQ%3d%3d

Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=MP5445LVSFMNY

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Need some suggestions to search? Try these: Luke 12, Greed, arbitrator, tithe, survey, Skype, network.  You never have to buy anything for MCC of Corpus Christi to get the credit.  Happy searching!

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