2011 Fellowship Sunday Offering - Will You Join Us?

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Tearing Down Walls. Building Up Hope.   2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetters   1.   Church of the Trinity MCC        (Sarasota, Florida) - Rev.        Charles Tigard, Pastor   2.   Cornerstone MCC (Mobile,        Alabama) - Open Pulpit   3.   Emerald City MCC (Seattle,        Washington) - Rev. Ray        Neal, Pastor   4.   Exodus MCC (Abilene,        Texas) - Rev. Margaret        Walker, Pastor   5.   FirstCoast MCC (St.        Augustine, Florida) - Rev.        Ruth Jensen-Forbell, Pastor   6.   Gentle Shepherd MCC        (Phoenix, Arizona) - Rev.        Gale Rawson, Pastor   7.   Heartland MCC (Springfield,        Illinois) - Rev. Dr. Tony        Thieman-Somora 8.   Holy Covenant MCC        (Brookfield, Illinois) - Rev. Dr.       Danny Spears, Pastor   9.   Holy Cross MCC        (Pensacola, Florida) - Rev.        Sandy O'Steen, Pastor   10. Imago Dei MCC (Glen Mills,       Pennsylvania) - Rev. Janice        Bowker, Intentional Interim        Pastor 11. Joy MCC (Orlando, Florida) -        Rev. Lisa Heilig, Interim Pastor   12. King of Peace MCC (St.        Petersburg, Florida) - Rev.        Dr. Candace Shultis, Pastor   13. Living Springs MCC (Bath,        England) - Rev. Kieren        Bourne, Pastor   14. MCC Brisbane (Australia) -        Rev. Dr. Leigh Neighbour,        Pastor   15. MCC Charlotte (North        Carolina) - Rev. Catherine        Houchins, Pastor   16. MCC Elizabethtown        (Kentucky) - Rev. Cathy        Porter, Pastor   17. MCC Los Angeles        (California) - Rev. Dr. Neil        Thomas, Pastor   18. MCC Lubbock (Texas) -        Rev. Renae Phillips, Pastor   19. MCC of Baton Rouge        (Louisiana) - Rev. Keith        Mozingo, Pastor   20. MCC of Greater St. Louis       (Missouri) - Rev. Dr. Carol       Trissell, Pastor   21. MCC of New York (New        York) - Rev. Pat        Bumgardner, Pastor   22. MCC of Paducah (Kentucky)        - Rev. Lillian Ferguson, Pastor 23. MCC of San Diego        (California) - Rev. Dan        Koeshall, Pastor   24. MCC of the Blue Ridge        (Roanoke, Virginia) - Rev. Joe        Cobb, Pastor   25. MCC of the Spirit        (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) -        Rev. Lori Rivera, Pastor   26. MCC of Topeka (Kansas) -        Rev. Dr. Ty Sweeting, Pastor   27. MCC of Winston-Salem        (North Carolina) - Rev. Ron         LaRocque, Pastor   28. MCC Portland (Oregon) -        Rev. Nathan Meckley, Pastor   29. MCC Pueblo (Colorado) -        Rev. John Mark Hild, Pastor   30. MCC Quezon City        (Philippines) - Rev. Ceejay        Agbayani, Pastor   31. MCC Richmond (Virginia) -        Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline,        Pastor   32. MCC San Antonio (Texas) -        Rev. Mick Hinson, Pastor    33. MCC Sydney (Australia) -        Rev. Greg Smith, Pastor   34. New Creation MCC        (Columbus, Ohio) - Rev.        Margaret Hawk, Pastor   35. New Spirit Community        Church (Berkeley,        California) - Rev. Elder Jim        Mitulski, Pastor   36. New Spirit MCC (Cincinnati,        Ohio) - Open Pulpit   37. Open Arms MCC (Rochester,        New York) - Rev. Jim Mulcahy,        Pastor   38. Open Circle at The Villages        MCC (Oxford, Florida) - Rev.        Carol Rawlings-Chambers,        Pastor   39. Resurrection MCC (Houston,        Texas) - Rev. Elder Lillie Brock,        Consulting Pastor   40. River of Life MCC        (Dorchester, England) - Rev.        Catherine Dearlove, Pastor   41. River of Life MCC       (Kennewick, Washington) -        Rev. Janet Pierce, Pastor   42. Spirit of Life MCC (New Port         Richey, Florida) - Rev.         Dexter Brecht, Interim Pastor   43. SunCoast Cathedral MCC        (Venice, Florida) - Rev. Dr.        Sherry Kennedy, Pastor   44. Trinity MCC (Gainesville,        Florida) - Rev. Dr. Jim Merritt,        Pastor   45. Water of Life MCC (Tucson,        Arizona) - Rev. Elder Dr.        Charlie Arehart, Pastor     An Important Message from Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches   ________________________________________    "..having made a good start,  finish this work."                         - 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verse 6 ________________________________________       Dear MCC Friend:    Here's a question for you today:    Has your congregation become a 2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetter Church?    You can check the list in the left-hand column to see if your church has signed up.    If your church is not yet listed, I am extending a warm invitation today for your congregation to become a 2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetter Church!    Here's how to participate:   1.     2011 Pacesetter Churches agree to receive a special,  voluntary offering as part of our denomination's 43rd anniversary in October on a Sunday of your choosing. These offerings will support the important work of MCC's International Task Force and strengthen MCC's growing international ministry for decades to come.   2.     Simply write to me at  FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net and let me know  your church will participate in the 2011 Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign.    3.     When you write, be sure to include your church's name  and location, your pastor's name, and the date you will receive your special Fellowship Sunday Offering.   4.     As soon as I hear from you, I'll add your church and  pastor to our 2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetters list -- recognizing their leadership in "setting the pace" for the future of MCC's ministry to our world.    ______________________________________________________    When your church says "Yes," you're taking a powerful step to invest in the future of MCC's ministry to our world. ______________________________________________________      Will your church participate in the 2011 Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign by receiving a special, designated offering during October?    If so, I invite you to write to me at FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net and let me know your congregation will participate in this year's 43rd anniversary campaign to support the vital work of MCC's International Task Force.    May I look for your response this week?    Grace and peace,         Nancy    Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson MCC Moderator FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net        P.S.  Over the next several days, we'll be posting support materials to promote your participation in the 2011 Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign, including special anniversary prayers, a press release you can send to your local media, and a downloadable bulletin insert for your weekly worship folder. Please visit the 2011 Fellowship Sunday webpage regularly this week for these helpful materials.     P.P.S.  This year's Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign is a wonderful opportunity for MCC congregations around the globe to join hearts and hands to celebrate MCC's 43rd anniversary during the month of October. Won't you write to me today at FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net and tell me your congregation will observe this milestone by receiving a special, voluntary Fellowship Sunday Offering as part of your anniversary observance?    Remember: When you write to me, I'll add your church to the 2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetters List -- churches that are leading the way in support of MCC's emerging international work.

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