This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
June 20th, 2007

Praise be to God from Whom All Blessings Flow!

Here is what is going on at your community of faith-MCC of Corpus Christi-this week. Read on, get involved, grow, be blessed, and be a blessing to others

OUT AND ABOUT IN THE COMMUNITY
Recently, Pastor Danny was one of the guest speakers at a Master's level Counseling Program class presentation at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. The topic of the presentation was "Counseling Issues for Minority Populations," and Pastor Danny, as well as other lgbt families told their stories and fielded questions from the class. All the speakers were warmly received, the energy level positive, and the information shared was timely and critical for these future professional counselors.

GOOD GOD QUESTIONS
Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering, or why bad things happen to good people? Most of us have asked these questions during the course of our lives. Pastor Danny is leading a study entitled, "Good God Questions." Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall of the church. All are welcome!

CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
In preparation for General Conference, Lay Delegate, Andy Wilcox will be hosting a Congregational Forum on Sunday, June 24th, following the morning service. Andy will be sharing with us the measures coming up for vote at General Conference. This is your chance to learn more about what is coming up at General Conference, and to give your input to our Lay Delegate about the measures coming up for vote.

CBAF's 2007 SOFTBALL CHALLENGE JUNE 24th
After the forum, why not head over to the Greenwood Softball Complex at 4501 Greenwood, and watch some great softball action from 2-8PM? This is a FREE event with prizes and games for the whole family! Call CBAF at 361-814-2001, and ask for Ashley Billig for more information.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The July Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 15th at 1:00PM. Everyone is welcome to attend and observe this meeting.

LOVING SPOONFUL CASINO NIGHT JULY 27th
Come on out and have some fun on July 27th at Saxet Hall at 3952 Leopard from 7-10PM. As the Loving Spoonful and NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) hold a Casino Night. The cost is only $35 per person. Call 882-8862 for more information.

CONGREGATIONAL FORUM SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29th
As was announced earlier this past week, Pastor Danny has accepted the call to be the Pastor of Holy Covenant MCC in Brookfield, Illinois. His last day as Pastor of MCC of Corpus Christi will be Sunday, July 22nd. Rev. Elder Darlene Garner will be visiting MCC of Corpus Christi the weekend of July 28th and 29th. On Sunday the 29th, the Elder will be preaching at the morning service, and will be moderating a Congregational Forum after the service. It is at this forum that the congregation will discuss issues surrounding "what happens next." While there are no votes scheduled for this meeting, it is important for members of MCC of CC to attend this forum to ask questions and offer input regarding the future direction of the church. Please make plans to attend this informative forum.

DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that our recent Dessert Auction raised over $500 for our Delegates Fund? Now Andy and the Pastor won't have to hitchhike to Scottsdale for General Conference (they don't have the legs to pull it off, anyway)!

Did you know that the TRE Chicken and Fixin's cookout on June 10th raised $484 for MCC of CC?

Thanks to everyone who was able to participate in any way with either or both of these events!

JUNE LECTIONARY
June 24th: Psalm 42; I Kings 19:1-4 (5-7), 8-15a; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Joyce Perry 6/25
Robert McCarty 6/29
Lily Cavazos 6/29
Corrine Bowlin 6/30

COMING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 24th:
Who's in? Who's out? Who cares? When it comes to the church, a lot of folks do. But was that the original intention of the church of Jesus Christ? Come find out more this Sunday, as Pastor Danny brings a timely message based on Galatians 3:23-29.

Food for the Journey
"The best sermons are lived, not preached."

See you in church!

Message from the Pastor

June 17th, 2007

Good afternoon!

As you know, on May 27th, I announced to the congregation of MCC of Corpus Christi that I was selected as the candidate for the position of Pastor at Holy Covenant MCC in Brookfield, Illinois (a western suburb of Chicago). Richard and I traveled to the Chicagoland area for the candidacy visit June 6th-11th.

Today, the congregation at Holy Covenant voted to call me as their next pastor, and I have accepted that call.

As I told the congregation of MCC of CC on May 27th, the Board would be notified of this decision first; then an e-mail communication, as well as a written communication would be sent to the members of MCC of CC within 24-48 hours.

My last day as pastor of MCC of Corpus Christi will be July 22nd, 2007. Rev. Elder Darlene Garner will be visiting MCC of CC the weekend of July 28th-29th. On the 28th, she will be meeting with the Board of Directors to discuss issues surrounding the question of "what happens next."

On the 29th, Rev. Elder Garner will preach at the morning service, and will moderate a congregational forum following that service. It is during that forum that questions and discussions regarding "what happens next" (including the issue of calling an interim pastor) will be discussed with the congregation. At this time, there are no plans to hold any additional congregational forums prior to Rev. Garner's visit. We will, however, keep the congregation informed of any changes in this schedule.

I ask that you hold your Board of Directors up in prayer as MCC of Corpus Christi prepares to embark on this next stage of its journey. I also ask that you hold Richard and I up in your prayers, as we prepare to enter the next stage of our journeys in a new community of faith. Finally, please keep MCC of Corpus Christi in your prayers, as this family of faith seeks God's direction for its future.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Danny

June 5th, 2007

This Week at MCC of Corpus Christi
June 5th, 2007

Praise be to God from Whom All Blessings Flow!

Here is what is going on at your community of faith-MCC of Corpus Christi-this week. Read on, get involved, grow, be blessed, and be a blessing to others.

GOOD GOD QUESTIONS
Have you ever wondered why God allows suffering, or why bad things happen to good people? Most of us have asked these questions during the course of our lives. Pastor Danny is leading a study entitled, "Good God Questions." Join us on Wednesday evenings at 6:30PM in the Fellowship Hall of the church. All are welcome! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no class this Wednesday the 6th. Classes will resume Wednesday, June 12th.

SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS AND SUPPORT MCC AT THE SAME TIME
On Sunday, June 10th, beginning at 4PM, The Texas Riviera Empire will be hosting a cookout featuring barbeque chicken and all the fixin's at the Hidden Door. For only $5, not only can you share the good news of God's inclusive love with our community, not only can you support MCC of CC (proceeds of this event benefit MCC of CC and TRE), but you can also sample some of the best cooking in South Texas! Where can you beat it?

DESSERT AUCTION IS RESCHEDULED
Break out the flour, the sugar, the eggs, and those cake pans! The Dessert Auction has been rescheduled for Sunday, June 10th at 12:30PM. Come on out and support the Delegates Fund, and satisfy the cravings of your sweet tooth. Everyone is welcome!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
The June Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Sunday, June 17th immediately following the morning service. Everyone is welcome to attend and observe this meeting.

CONGREGATIONAL FORUM
In preparation for General Conference, Lay Delegate, Andy Wilcox will be hosting a Congregational Forum on Sunday, June 24th, as soon following the morning service. Andy will be sharing with us the measures coming up for vote at General Conference. This is your chance to learn more about what is coming up at General Conference, and to give your input to our Lay Delegate about the measures coming up for vote.

JUNE LECTIONARY
June 10th: Psalm 146; I Kings 17:816 (17-24); Galatians 1:11-24; Luke 7:11-17
June 17th: Psalm 5:1-8; I Kings 21:1-10 (11-14), 15-21a; Galatians 2:15-21; Luke 7:36-8:3
June 24th: Psalm 42; I Kings 19:1-4 (5-7), 8-15a; Galatians 3:23-29; Luke 8:26-39

JUNE BIRTHDAYS
Diana Downs 6/01
Linda Hull 6/07
Mona Palmer 6/12
Flash Glawso 6/16
Joyce Perry 6/25
Robert McCarty 6/29
Lily Cavazos 6/29
Corrine Bowlin 6/30

COMING THIS SUNDAY, JUNE 10th:
This week we have the Rainbow Version of Food Network, as Linda Hull cooks something up with the message, "A Recipe for a Miracle," based on Luke 11:1-4. Bring your spiritual appetites! You will not go away hungry!

Food for the Journey
"Beauty in things exists in the mind which contemplates them."-- David Hume

See you in church!