This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
December 13th, 2006
Good evening!
As we continue our journey to the manger this Advent, we encourage you to reflect not only on your own preparations for the arrival of Christ, but also how you might be a beacon of hope, light, and love to our community and beyond. Read on, share God's love with others, and be blessed in the process!
CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The MCC of CC Crafters have been working hard since August, preparing all kinds of great Christmas gifts for your shopping pleasure (and having a lot of laughs along the way, as well). Make sure to check out our fantastic homemade gifts this Sunday after church! That's right! The MCC of CC Crafters are "bringin' it to you" by setting up a table of our crafts for sale during Social Hour each Sunday through December 24th 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.
At this time, we are planning to make the nursing home visits on Saturday, December 23rd. We will begin the afternoon at 2:30PM caroling at the Palms Nursing Home on Everhart near Holly. From the Palms, we will meet at Pastor Danny and Richard's for snacks and fellowship before heading to Rockport for caroling at 7:00PM.
We have also learned that the Christmas Party for the Palms will be held Tuesday, December 19th during the day, and the staff would like for us to deliver our presents at that time and be part of the festivities! If you are able to help deliver the presents and make some folks at the Palms very happy on the 19th, please contact Pastor Danny; or if you want to help in some other way with this project, 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!
BOARD OF TRUSTEES POSITION OPEN
The Election Committee is now taking applications from voting members of MCC of Corpus Christi for a two-year Board of Trustees position that begins January 2007. You must be a member in good standing for a period of at least 6 months to qualify for this position. This position is appointed by our Board of Directors. Applications will be taken until Sunday, December 24th, and no late applications will be accepted. Please see Jim Gott, Mary Jo Smith, or Clayton Hill for an application.
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.
DECEMBER EVENTS
Thursdays (7th, 14th, 21st): "Lost Christianities" Thursday Night Bible Study Group at 6:30PM at Pastor Danny and Richard's.
Sundays (17th, and 24th): Christmas Craft Fair Sale during Social Hour.
December 17th: Board of Directors meeting at 1:00PM in the Community Board Room.
December 24th: Christmas Eve Service at 7PM.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Lee Brame 12/11
Arcelia Garza 12/28
Mindy Gonzalez 12/13
Sandra Lucaa 12/10
Anna Reyes 12/26
Carl Schiffke 12/18
Andrew Wilcox 12/28
Dale Wulf 12/20
DECEMBER LECTIONARY
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 17th:
Join us this week for a look at prayer that just might surprise you, as Pastor Danny shares the message, "Prayer-It's Not Just For Mealtime Anymore," based on Philippians 4:4-7.
Smiles for the Journey
"If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are headed"-Ancient Chinese Proverb
See you in church!
