This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
March 28th, 2007
Good afternoon!
MCC OF CORPUS CHRISTI IS MOVING!!! (JUST A LITTLE LATER NOW)
God continues to bless us as we move forward toward starting life together in our new home at 501 South Staples. This past week we experienced a "glitch" in the paperwork needed to transfer the electric into the name of our church. Basically, our electric provider forgot to submit all our paperwork to AEP, who in turn disconnected power to the building. However, that issue has now been resolved with an electrical inspection by the city, and we should be "powered up" by no later than Thursday of this week.
We now have a list of city inspections which need to be completed before we hold services at "501." So, we have decided to continue to work on the building while scheduling the inspections. For these reasons, we have moved the date of our first service at "501" to Sunday, May 6th. We will continue to update you about workdays and any other changes that may happen during this time.
Thanks to everyone who has stepped up in any way to help make our transition as smooth as possible. There are many ways you can be part of this exciting time in our church. Just check with any Board member to find out how! Please continue to keep our community of faith in prayer as we move forward.
"THANK GOD IT'S FRIDAY!" (ON WEDNESDAYS)
Join us for Bible Study Wednesdays, beginning at 6:30PM in the Community Board Room of the church. Pastor Danny is leading a book study, "Thank God It's Friday," that takes a look at the seven last words from the cross. This book has generated some very deep and interesting discussions. The class is free, and all are welcome!
TORTILLA HEAVEN COMING TO CORPUS CHRISTI
Grace Church and Vicarious Productions present "Tortilla Heaven" performed by Jade Esteban Estrada here in Corpus Christi on March 31st at 7:30pm at 1315 Craig Street. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can email TortillaHeavenCC@aol.com for ticket information or contact Brian Moore at 658-2084.
"Tortilla Heaven" is a play based on family and tradition, and sheds a comedic light on the struggle that many second and third generation Mexican Americans go through with trying to hold on to their culture.
Each character has their own unique struggle with trying to find the balance between assimilation into the American culture while still holding true to the roots, culture, language and ultimately themselves. Estrada plays seven characters in the bilingual play in order to show the different types of people and personalities that make up a traditional Mexican family in today's society.
TEXAS RIVIERA CORONATION SET FOR MARCH 31st
The 2007 TRE Coronation is Saturday March 31st at the Omni Bayfront (Marina) hotel. See Diane Creson for tickets and details of THE Spring Social Event of the season for our community.
HOLY WEEK EVENTS
Good Friday Service: Friday, April 6th is Good Friday. At 7PM, MCC of CC will be performing a short dramatic skit written by T.C. Cruz as our way of observing Good Friday this year. Please join us for this event, and be sure to invite your friends.
Easter Baskets: We are gearing up for our Annual Easter Basket Drive! Please bring "Easter Basket Fixin's", and place them in the box near the front door of the sanctuary. We will be assembling them shortly before Easter; so stay tuned for more details on this always-fun event!
Easter Potluck: This year, Mary Jo Smith is coordinating our Annual Easter Potluck. Please see her to sign up to bring a covered dish, to help set up, clean up, any or all of the above!
Easter Egg Hunt: We will be having an Easter Egg Hunt as part of our Easter Celebration next week. Please see Annette Berdan to find out how you can help make this annual event a fun time for our kids.
MARCH EVENTS
March 7th, 21st, 28th: "Thank God It's Friday" study, 6:30PM at the church
March 31st: "Tortilla Heaven," 6:30PM in the sanctuary.
March 31st: TRE Coronation, 7:00PM at the Omni
APRIL EVENTS
April 6th: Good Friday Service at 7PM.
April 8th: Annual Easter Potluck and Egg Hunt for the Kids
April 22nd: April Board of Directors Meeting at 1PM in the Community Board Room
April 29th: Inquirer's Class at 12:30PM in the Community Board Room
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
Brenda "Ducky" Blum 04/01
Juan Garza 04/03
Suzanne Reynolds 04/05
Mary Jo Smith 04/10
Fred Staggs 04/13
Robert Yates 04/22
APRIL LECTIONARY
April 1st: Psalm 118:1-2; 19-29; Philippians 2:5-11; Luke 19:28-40
April 8th: Acts 10:34-43; Psalm 118:1-2; 14-24; 1 Corinthians 19:19-26; John 20:1-18
April 15th: Psalm 118:4-29; Acts 5:27-32; Revelation 1:4-8; John 20:19-31
April 22nd: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14; John 21:1-19
April 29th: Acts 9:36-43; Psalm 23; Revelation 7:9-17; John 10:22-30
COMING THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 1st:
Holy Week-it starts with a major party and all is well until Jesus' disciples start "acting up." Join us this Sunday as Pastor Danny brings the Palm Sunday message from Luke 19:28-40.
Food for the Journey
"You cannot unsay a cruel word."
See you in church!
