This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
April 17th, 2007
Good morning!
MCC OF CORPUS CHRISTI IS MOVING-SLOWLY, BUT SURELY
God continues to bless us as we move forward toward starting life together in our new home at 501 South Staples. We are now down to touch up's here and there, as well as a little painting and organization.
Other than these minor details, we have contractors scheduled to install a second exit door in our sanctuary (required by the city), and replace the toilets in our bathrooms (again, required by the city). Carpet is scheduled to be installed in the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary next Monday and Tuesday. After these jobs are completed, it will be time for our final building inspections.
REMEMBER: 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.
AND AT 1315 CRAIG STREET.
We are now shifting our focus a bit from "501" back to "1315," as we continue to move our belongings from Craig Street to South Staples. This moving is going to be the focus of our work days over the next few weekends. Please contact Bob Yates at 855-5714, or Tom Thrower at 937-6866 for more details about how you can help.
POWERED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT
We still may not have electrical power at 1315 Craig Street, but we are being powered by the Holy Spirit, and that is something that AEP can't EVER turn off! Amen?
Still, we know having no electricity can be annoying and inconvenient. The landlord is in the process of making the city-mandated repairs necessary to have the power restored. We appreciate your patience during this time of transition.
TEXAS A&M CC THEATRE PRESENTS THE LARAMIE PROJECT
We are excited to invite you to attend our performance of The Laramie Project in late April. The performance is a great opportunity for all patrons of the arts and it will provide a unique experience to see a story presented through the eyes of the town. The story sends a strong message of not just equality for some, but equality for all.
The Laramie Project
by Moises Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project
directed by Don Luna
April 19-22, 26-29
On a clear, cold, Wyoming morning in October 1998, University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard was found tied to a fence in the middle of nowhere and left for dead. Compiled from over 200 interviews with Laramie citizens and people directly affected by Matthew Shepard's life and death, The Laramie Project brings awareness to the key components of his murder and the crucial weeks that followed. This breathtaking theatrical collage explores the depths to which humanity can sink, and the heights of compassion of which we are also capable.
For ticket information, call the University Theatre Box Office
at 825-5800 or email us at
" University.Theatre@tamucc.edu "
Box Office Hours are: Monday-Friday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Also, after the play, the TAMUCC Gay/Straight Alliance is hosting a "talk about" or LGBT Night on the subject of hate crimes and tolerance. Contact dalyhaspowers@gmail.com, mention MCC of CC, and receive a discount on the price of the ticket, too!
LOVE OFFERING ON APRIL 29th
We will be taking a love offering on Sunday, April 29th to help UFMCC with their important ministry work in Eastern Europe. MCC of Corpus Christi is definitely a loving and caring congregation. So let's do our best to show our sisters and brothers in Eastern Europe that we support their efforts to share God's life changing love for all people in their part of the world!
APRIL EVENTS
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 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 22nd:
We have all heard the phrase, "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle." But does this phrase apply to people? Are there some people that are beyond "recycling?" Come join us this Sunday as Pastor Danny brings the message, "Recycled Disciples" based on Acts 9:1-20.
Food for the Journey
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
Maya Angelou
See you in church!
