This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
April 10th, 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. Our electrical power was restored late last week, and last Saturday we continued to clean the property and prepare it for more inspections, painting, and minor repairs.
Thanks to everyone who helped organize the initial move of our belongings from Craig Street to 501! You are both loved and appreciated!
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.
YOU GET THE POWER TURNED ON IN ONE PLACE AND.
If you were with us for Easter services, you probably noticed it was a little "nippy" in the sanctuary. In case you were wondering, we really were not trying to re-enact the first Easter morning. Due to circumstances beyond our control, the electricity was shut off at 1315 Craig Street last week. The city inspector did a "walk through" early this week, and there is some repair work our landlord will need to complete before the power is restored. The landlord has sincerely apologized for this inconvenience, and is working hard to have the required repairs done as soon as possible.
In the meantime, pleasant temperatures are forecast for this Sunday. Thanks for your patience!
CHURCH OFFICE AND FOOD PANTRY CLOSED
The church office and Food Pantry will be closed this week, April 9th-14th, and will reopen on Monday, April 16th at 501 South Staples. Phone messages will be checked daily, and all calls will be returned.
AND WHEN THE PANTRY REOPENS.
Help Wanted! A volunteer to help with the congregation's Food Bank Ministry. Working hours are flexible, Monday or Wednesday (morning hours). The job is labor intensive involving moving cartons full of food and packing food baskets for clients. A good way to get your exercise...and maintain your suave figure...
If you are interested, call the church office and ask for some "on-the-job" training. One month, one year, forever, you will be glad you did!
Our Food Bank serves about 100 families every month. Is it an "easy ministry"? Not even close...is it rewarding? You Bet! A special thanks to Randy Steele for being one of our volunteers these past few months. We wish both him and David Carter the best blessings available as they leave our area and continue being vagabonds!
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 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 15th:
"Seeing is believing." But what do we do when we can't see what we are supposed to be believing? Join us this week as Pastor Danny brings the message, "Seeing is Believing" based on John 29:19-31.
Food for the Journey
"Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer."
See you in church!
