2011 MCC Fellowship Sunday Offering - Anniversary Greetings!

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Tearing Down Walls. Building Up Hope.   2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetters   1.   All God's Children MCC       (Minneapolis, Minnesota) - Rev.        Kevin Downer, Pastor   2.   Church of the Trinity MCC        (Sarasota, Florida) - Rev.        Charles Tigard, Pastor   3.   Cornerstone MCC (Mobile,        Alabama) - Open Pulpit   4.   Emerald City MCC (Seattle,        Washington) - Rev. Ray        Neal, Pastor   5.   Exodus MCC (Abilene,        Texas) - Rev. Margaret        Walker, Pastor   6.   First MCC of Kansas (Wichita,        Kansas) - Rev. Jackie Carter,        Pastor   7.   FirstCoast MCC (St.        Augustine, Florida) - Rev.        Ruth Jensen-Forbell, Pastor   8.   Gentle Shepherd MCC        (Phoenix, Arizona) - Rev.        Gale Rawson, Pastor   9.   Heartland MCC (Springfield,        Illinois) - Rev. Dr. Tony        Thieman-Somora, Pastor 10. Holy Covenant MCC        (Brookfield, Illinois) - Rev. Dr.       Danny Spears, Pastor   11. Holy Cross MCC        (Pensacola, Florida) - Rev.        Sandy O'Steen, Pastor   12. Imago Dei MCC (Glen Mills,       Pennsylvania) - Rev. Janice        Bowker, Intentional Interim        Pastor 13. Joy MCC (Orlando, Florida) -        Rev. Lisa Heilig, Interim Pastor   14. King of Peace MCC (St.        Petersburg, Florida) - Rev.        Dr. Candace Shultis, Pastor   15. Living Springs MCC (Bath,        England) - Rev. Kieren        Bourne, Pastor   16. MCC Brisbane (Australia) -        Rev. Dr. Leigh Neighbour,        Pastor   17. MCC Charlotte (North        Carolina) - Rev. Catherine        Houchins, Pastor   18. MCC DC (Washington, DC) -        Rev. Dwayne Johnson, Pastor   19. MCC Elizabethtown        (Kentucky) - Rev. Cathy        Porter, Pastor 20. MCC Good Shepherd       (Granville, Australia) - Rev.        Robert Clark, Pastor 21. MCC Hartford (Connecticut) -        Rev. Aaron Miller, Interim Pastor 22. MCC Knoxville (Tennessee) -        Rev. Jill Sizemore, Pastor   23. MCC Los Angeles        (California) - Rev. Dr. Neil        Thomas, Pastor   24. MCC Lubbock (Texas) -        Rev. Renae Phillips, Pastor   25. MCC Newcastle (United        Kingdom) - Rev. Elder Cecilia        Eggleston, Pastor   26. MCC of Albuquerque (New        Mexico) - Rev. Judith Maynard,        Pastor   27. MCC of Baton Rouge        (Louisiana) - Rev. Keith        Mozingo, Pastor   28. MCC of Greater St. Louis       (Missouri) - Rev. Dr. Carol       Trissell, Pastor   29. MCC of New York (New        York) - Rev. Pat        Bumgardner, Pastor 30. MCC of Our Redeemer       (Augusta, Georgia) - Rev. Jeff        Pullium, Pastor   31. MCC of Paducah (Kentucky)        - Rev. Lillian Ferguson, Pastor 32. MCC of San Diego        (California) - Rev. Dan        Koeshall, Pastor   33. MCC of the Blue Ridge        (Roanoke, Virginia) - Rev. Joe        Cobb, Pastor 34. MCC of the Palm Beaches       (Florida) - Rev. Dr. Lea Brown,        Pastor   35. MCC of the Spirit        (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) -        Rev. Lori Rivera, Pastor   36. MCC of Topeka (Kansas) -        Rev. Dr. Ty Sweeting, Pastor   37. MCC of Winston-Salem        (North Carolina) - Rev. Ron         LaRocque, Pastor   38. MCC Portland (Oregon) -        Rev. Nathan Meckley, Pastor   39. MCC Pueblo (Colorado) -        Rev. John Mark Hild, Pastor   40. MCC Quezon City        (Philippines) - Rev. Ceejay        Agbayani, Pastor 41. MCC Rehoboth (Delaware) -        Rev. K'Lynne McKinley, Pastor   42. MCC Richmond (Virginia) -        Rev. Dr. Robin Gorsline,        Pastor   43. MCC Sacred Journey       (Hendersonville, North Carolina)        - Rev. Jane Nelson, Pastor   44. MCC San Antonio (Texas) -        Rev. Mick Hinson, Pastor    45. MCC Sydney (Australia) -        Rev. Greg Smith, Pastor   46. New Creation MCC        (Columbus, Ohio) - Rev.        Margaret Hawk, Pastor   47. New Spirit Community        Church (Berkeley,        California) - Rev. Elder Jim        Mitulski, Pastor   48. New Spirit MCC (Cincinnati,        Ohio) - Open Pulpit   49. Open Arms MCC (Rochester,        New York) - Rev. Jim Mulcahy,        Pastor   50. Open Circle at The Villages        MCC (Oxford, Florida) - Rev.        Carol Rawlings-Chambers,        Pastor   51. Peninsula MCC (San Mateo,        California) - Rev. Terri        Echelbarger, Pastor 52. Reconciliation MCC (Grand        Rapids, Michigan) - Rev. Steph        Maxson, Pastor   53. Resurrection MCC (Houston,        Texas) - Rev. Elder Lillie Brock,        Consulting Pastor   54. River of Life MCC        (Dorchester, England) - Rev.        Catherine Dearlove, Pastor   55. River of Life MCC       (Kennewick, Washington) -        Rev. Janet Pierce, Pastor   56. Spirit of Christ MCC (Joplin,        Missouri) - Rev. Steve Urie,        Pastor   57. Spirit of Life MCC (New Port         Richey, Florida) - Rev.         Dexter Brecht, Interim Pastor 58. St. John the Apostle MCC       (Fort Myers, Florida) - Rev.        Steve Filizzi, Pastor   59. SunCoast Cathedral MCC        (Venice, Florida) - Rev. Dr.        Sherry Kennedy, Pastor   60. Trinity MCC (Gainesville,        Florida) - Rev. Dr. Jim Merritt,        Pastor   61. Water of Life MCC (Tucson,        Arizona) - Rev. Elder Dr.        Charlie Arehart, Pastor   62. Wichita Falls MCC (Texas) -        Open Pulpit     An Anniversary Message from Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches      ________________________________   Anniversary Greetings! ________________________________        Dear MCC Friend:   October is upon us, and MCC congregations around the world are celebrating the 43rd anniversary of MCC's founding!   Just today, I talked with our Founder, Rev. Troy Perry, on the eve of our anniversary, and he told me about his recent trip to the UK to visit our churches in Manchester, Glasgow and Bournemouth. He was so excited about speaking before the Scottish Youth Parliament and being interviewed by The Times of London for their Scottish edition. He was amazed as ever by the global reach of MCC into the hearts and lives of those who yearn for the inclusive gospel of Jesus Christ!   As we observe this milestone, I'd like to call to mind four things today:   FIRST: If your church has not yet signed-up to receive a special, designated Fellowship Sunday Offering to support the work of MCC's International Task Force, it's not too late to participate! Simply choose a date to receive your anniversary offering, then write to me at FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net and let me know your church will be participating.   SECOND: If your church has already signed-up, remember to visit the 2011 Fellowship Sunday webpage for your online resources, including an anniversary prayer, a newsletter article, a bulletin insert and an anniversary press release.   THIRD: In addition to your gift to our Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign, I invite you to click here to learn more about our International Task Force.   FOURTH: How shall we observe MCC's 43rd anniversary? Celebrate joyfully! Thank God for those who paved the way for us, knowing that we are surrounded by "a great cloud of witnesses." Remember the journey we've shared together. Pray for God's wisdom upon our International Task Force, and ask God's blessing upon MCC's future. Lift your voice in song and praise, and lift up our brothers and sisters around the world. Give generously! Worship enthusiastically! Serve God passionately!   And let us exclaim with the Psalmist, "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the House of the Lord!" (Psalm 122:1)   With anniversary blessings,       Nancy   Rev. Dr. Nancy L. Wilson MCC Moderator FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net       P. S. Remember, when you write to me at FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net, I'll add your church to the 2011 Fellowship Sunday Pacesetters List -- churches that are leading the way in support of MCC's growing and emerging international work.      Here's How To Participate In The 2011 Fellowship Sunday Offering Campaign:   1.  2011 Pacesetter Churches agree to receive a special, voluntary offering as part of our denomination's 43rd anniversary during 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 MCC's Moderator, The Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson, at FellowshipSunday@MCCchurch.net and let her 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 we hear from you, we'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.

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