This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
December 19th, 2006
Good morning!
We are just days away from celebrating the coming of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. In this "crunch time" of hustle and bustle (even around the church), may we all take time to reflect on why we celebrate Christmas, and may those reflections have a positive impact on how we schedule our time not only in this season, but also throughout the year.
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.
Remember that TONIGHT at 6:30 PM, Rockport Coastal Care Residents will be enjoying food, music, and fellowship at their annual Christmas party. Due to the generosity of both members and non-members of our congregation, we were able to provide gifts for residents who normally do not have family or friends to visit them.
TOMORROW (Wednesday) at 2:00 PM, the residents of the Palms (on Everhart near Holly) will be enjoying their annual Christmas party. Friends and family of MCC of CC came through in a big way, as we provided gifts for residents who normally do not have family or friends to visit them.
We have been invited to attend both events. So, if you would like to attend either event, please call the church office at 882-8255 for driving directions.
MCC OF CC CAROLING
We are going to be singing out all over the Coastal Bend this year! Join us Wednesday, December 20th at 5:30PM, as we meet at the church before heading out to sing at various member homes as well as Padre Behavioral Hospital.
Also, on Saturday, December 23rd, we will be caroling at The Palms at 2:30PM. From there, we will head over to Pastor Danny and Richard's home for food and fellowship before heading to Rockport Coastal Care for caroling beginning at 7:00PM. Everyone is welcome to these events!
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?
AND NOW, due to the generosity of a friend of MCC of CC, we now have one of those fabulous Cracker Barrel rockers to auction off. Tickets are $1.00 each, or 6 for $5.00. We will be drawing the winning ticket Sunday evening after the evening service.
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.
FINANCE COMMITTEE POSITIONS OPEN
The Election Committee is also taking applications from voting members of MCC of CC for 2 one-year Finance Committee positions that begin January 2007. You must be a member in good standing for a period of at least 6 months to qualify for this position. These positions are appointed by our Board of Directors. Applications will be taken until Sunday, December 31st, 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 is on holiday break. Join us again at Pastor Danny and Richard's on January 18th, as we continue our study of Lost Christianities.
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
Sundays (17th, and 24th): Christmas Craft Fair Sale during Social Hour.
December 19th: Christmas Party at Rockport Coastal Care at 6:30PM.
December 20th: Christmas Party at the Palms at 2:00PM.
December 20th: MCC of CC Caroling Caravan at 5:30PM beginning at the church
December 23rd: MCC of CC Caroling Caravan beginning at 2:30PM at the Palms
December 24th: Christmas Eve Service at 7PM.
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Arcelia Garza 12/28
Anna Reyes 12/26
Carl Schiffke 12/18
Andrew Wilcox 12/28
Dale Wulf 12/20
DECEMBER LECTIONARY
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:
Is there really any such thing as a "traditional" Christmas? Join us this Sunday as Pastor Danny shares a message on this topic from Micah 5:2-5a entitled, "An Upside Down Christmas."
Smiles for the Journey
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
See you in church!
