Tuesday, September 18, 2007


This Week At MCC of CC
September 16,2007

Today we walk down the path of life together. Today we stand side by side and hand in hand. Let us hold our heads high as we together share that Jesus Christ is Alive and Well at 501 S. Staples.

Let someone know what's going on at God's House

September Board of Directors Meeting: This Sunday, Sept. 23rd the Board of Directors will be holding their meeting. The meeting will be held at 1:00PM following the morning worship service. All are welcome to attend.

Interested in running for the Board of Directors?: Anyone interested in running for the Board of Directors, Lay Delegate or Alternate Lay Delegate please have your applications in no later than Sunday September 23rd.

Meeting of Spiritual Education Group: This Wednesday, Sept 19th, the Wednesday Night Bible Study Group will be meeting at 6:30 in the Fellowship Hall to discuss the DVD series, "Lost Christianities." This will be the last week for this series. Linda Hull be facilitating this discussion, and everyone is welcome to attend!

Volunteers Needed: We are looking for committed volunteers for the office and food pantry. We need one full staff office volunteer and two substitute office volunteers. The food pantry is in need of three committed assistant volunteers for distribution. Anyone interested in dedicating their time and talents to this great cause please contact Annette, or call the office and leave your name and contact number.

Calling All Music Lovers: Can you or someone you know play a musical instrument? Share your talent with your Brothers and Sisters down at the 501. That is MCC at 501 S. Staples.

September 30th: Sept. 30th is the fifth Sunday of the month and beginning this month we will be doing fellowship a little differently. Each time we have a month with 5 Sundays we will be having a "potluck" fellowship. Everyone who is able will bring something to nibble on, the Fellowship Team will take care of the coffee and tea, but it will be up to us to bring the eats.

Crafts Fair Bakers: This month we are giving everyone a chance to show off their best treats. If you are planning on making a treat for the Craft Show, bring in a sample on the 30th and put it to the test.

Exciting News from the Mortgage Retirement Committee: On Friday, Sept. 21st, we will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner for only $5.00 a plate! Drive thru or Eat in!
We are having our "$52.00 Dinner" on Saturday, April 12, 2008. Admission will be $52.00 ($1.00 for each week of the year). There will be good food, fun and entertainment! And yes, we take payments. See Mary Jo Smith, Dale Wulf, or Andy Wilcox for more information.
And last but not least, the Vending Machine Committee is joining in and has placed cans and bottles in the soda machine with $5.00 off coupons on them. This will entitle you to $5.00 off your admission to the $52.00 dinner.

MCC's 2nd Annual Fall Festival: On October 27th, TRE and MCC of CC will be having MCC's 2nd Annual Fall Festival for the church and community. Adults and kids of all ages are welcome. The time will be 6-8PM. At 8:00PM TRE will present a show for all the families. If you are able to help out, please see Donnie or Annette.

September Lectionary:
Sept. 23rd: Psalm 138, Amos 8:4-7,(8-12), 1Tim.2:1-8, Luke 16:1-13
Sept. 30th: Psalm 146, Amos 6:1-7, 1Tim.6:11-19, Luke 16:19-31

September Birthday's:
Pat Bastian 9/17
Wanda Boehl 9/23
Makaylah Berdan 9/26

Food for the Journey
Nothing lies outside the reach of prayer except that which is outside the will of God.
-R.A. Torrey

We have a job to do, and today is a good day to start,
God Bless you all,
Linda Hull

Let's make it happen at the 501, that's 501 S. Staples, Corpus Christi, TX