This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
November 28th, 2006
Good afternoon!
As we approach the Advent season, MCC of Corpus Christi is planning to share God's love, hope, and joy with our community in a variety of ways. Read on, get involved, and be blessed!
WORLD AIDS DAY SERVICE
This year's World AIDS Day service will be held at MCC of Corpus Christi, Friday December 1st, at 7:00PM. Thanks to everyone who has volunteered to help with this service. This year's theme is "Remembrance, Renewal, Rebirth." Our own Don Holder and Apache Molina will join the Community Choir led by Robert McCarty, and Rev. Christian Garrett of St. Paul's United Church of Christ will be bringing the message.
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The next Craft Fair work session is Saturday, December 2nd, at Diane and Mary Jo's. Call 882-8255 for directions. Come on out, join the fun, socialize, help us bake some cookies for the last Craft Fair session for this year, and raise money for the ministries of MCC of CC! Everyone is welcome!
Also, make sure to check out our fantastic homemade gifts beginning Sunday, December 10th after church! That's right! The MCC Crafters are "bringin' it to you" by setting up a table of our crafts for sale during Social Hour each Sunday in December after church. So, bring your pocketbook or wallet and your Christmas List. Where else can you find great food, fellowship, AND do your Christmas shopping without the hassles of mall traffic?
CHRISTMAS NURSING HOME OUTREACH
This year, for the first time, MCC of Corpus Christi will be visiting 2 nursing homes, and providing companionship and small gifts to those residents who do not have family and/or friends who visit them. Please see Mary Jo Smith to learn more about how you can help bring some joy this Christmas season to some folks who may feel lonely and unloved. Let's be beacons of God's love and hope!
INQUIRER'S CLASS
If you are interested in learning more about MCC of CC, and/or interested in possibly becoming a voting member of our church family, Pastor Danny will be leading an Inquirer's Class Sunday December 10th at 12:30-ish (right after Social Time following the morning service). Please contact the church office if you would like to attend this class so we may be sure to have a packet of information prepared for you.
THURSDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
The Thursday Night Bible Study Group has started watching and discussing a DVD 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. Everyone is welcome to attend these weekly study groups, so come on out! PLEASE NOTE: The location for this class has been changed to Pastor Danny and Richard's home due to technical difficulties at the church. Call the church for directions to their home if you would like to attend this study. Don't worry-we'll make room!
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
We will be having 2 Christmas Eve services this year. The first will be our regular Sunday morning worship at 11:00AM, and the second will be our annual Christmas Eve evening service at 7:00PM.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
Thursdays (30th): "Lost Christianities" Thursday Night Bible Study Group at 6:30PM at Pastor Danny and Richard's.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Thursdays (7th, 14th, 21st): "Lost Christianities" Thursday Night Bible Study Group at 6:30PM at Pastor Danny and Richard's.
Sundays (10th, 17th, and 24th): Christmas Craft Fair Sale during Social Hour.
December 1st: World AIDS Day Service at 7PM.
December 2nd: Christmas Craft Fair Cookie Baking Party at Diane and Mary Jo's at 6:30PM.
December 10th: Inquirer's Class at 12:30-ish in the Church Library
December 17th: Board of Directors meeting at 1:00PM in the Community Board Room.
DECEMBER LECTIONARY
December 3rd: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13; Luke 21:25-36
December 10th: Malachi 3:1-4; Luke 1:68-79; Philippians 1:3-11; Luke 3:1-6
December 17th: Zephaniah 3:14-20; Isaiah 12:2-6; Philippians 4:4-7; Luke 3:7-18
December 24th: Micah 5:2-5a; Luke 1:47-55; Psalm 80:1-7; Hebrews 10:5-10; Luke 1:39-45 (46-55); Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)
December 31st: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26; Psalm 148; Colossians 3:12-17; Luke 2:41-52
COMING THIS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3rd:
The first Sunday of Advent-a season of joy and expectation-and what does Jesus give us? The world falling apart all around us! What's up with all the mixed signals? Come join us as Pastor Danny shares a message on "Mixed Signals" based on Luke 21:25-36.
Smiles for the Journey
"My mechanic told me, "I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder."
(This would explain all the noise on SPID, now wouldn't it?)
See you in church!
