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Metropolitan Community Churches Tearing Down Walls.  Building Up Hope. PUBLIC STATEMENT from Metropolitan Community Churches Office of the Moderator For Immediate Release:  28 February 2010       MCC Moderator Announces New Structure Proposal   Here it is!  We are pleased to share with you the draft proposal and implementation plan for a revised MCC structure.  We are grateful for the efforts of the BOE, BOA, SRT combined with a consultant from the Alban Institute that have prepared us for and brought us to this moment in the history of our existence.   This is just a brief outline to help you successfully navigate through all of the content that has been prepared and placed on MCC Structure Review Website.  Each segment of the document is available for you to review from the website or to download and review.  We recognize that this is a good amount of information to engage and take in, so to help ease that process, the webpage has been set up to allow you to review and respond to each section of the proposal.  The segments of the proposal are:    Preamble: Imagine Alignment, Accountability and Participation   Highlights of the Proposed Structural Changes (This is a summary of the proposal)   Implementation Schedule and Tasks   Frequently Asked Questions and Answers    We are looking forward to the feedback, and to an exciting General Conference in Acapulco!   Grace and Peace,    + Nancy   The Rev. Nancy Wilson Moderator, Metropolitan Community Churches Preamble: Imagine Alignment, Accountability and Participation We hear the words of David, who was humbled as he prayed, "Who am I, O God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far?" (1 Chronicles 17: 16) Metropolitan Community Church has a unique place in church history as a prophetic innovation and a dynamic reformation. We truly have "an unfinished calling in an unfinished world." Our mission of "tearing down walls and building up hope" is as needed, real, and relevant as ever! Among the families of faith in our world today, MCC is alive, vibrant, changing lives and challenged to keep up with the demands of the 21st Century. The world is changing rapidly all around us. In some parts of the world, LGBT people are achieving equality, while, in others, religious homophobia fuels human rights abuses. In some places, MCC has re-invented itself in a "post-gay" environment, expanding upon the call to radical inclusivity. In other places, underground LGBT-friendly groups still seek connection to MCC as a spiritual lifeline to the amazing grace and good news of Jesus Christ. People with HIV/AIDS all over the world need dignity, justice, and a spiritual community.   Click the following link to read the entire Preamble:  Preamble: Imagine Alignment, Accountability and Participation Highlights of the Proposed Structural Changes An important tenet of organizational design is that form follows function; in the same way, the structure of a church needs to be one that will support its ministry. A key part of the structure review process included identification of MCC's core functions as a denomination:   ·         Resourcing local churches for the mission of MCC ·         Affiliation of local churches ·         Lay and clergy leadership development, in alignment with our faith and core values as a church and a justice movement ·         Communications: internal and external ·         Financial accountability and stewardship   One of our most important insights was that the local church in MCC has been very constant in its basic structure, while flexible enough to accommodate growth and change. We have proposed a denominational structure that largely parallels the structure of a local MCC church, particularly a program-sized church. We think that this will make our denominational structure more effective, understandable and useful to everyone in MCC.   Click the following link to review the entire segement regarding:    Highlights of the Proposed Structural Changes. Implementation Schedule and Tasks 28 February ·         First draft of new structure proposal is published, with links to supporting documents ·         Web site launched for the structure proposal, with all documents posted   First Half of March ·         Moderator announces the appointments to the Nominating Committee ·         Moderator publishes the charge to the Governing Board, including the qualifications and definition of role   Second Half of March ·         Discussion guide/questions available for Cluster teams to use at cluster gatherings ·         Nominating Committee opens the nominations process. ·         Nominating Committee sends out invitation to churches and clusters to recommend candidates for the Governing Board. ·         Feedback Team publishes survey for lay and clergy delegates to General Conference; announces deadline of 20 April for submission of responses.   Click here to review the entire implementation schedule. Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 1.     Who will be my Elder? The Elder who is assigned to your cluster, who appoints your team leader, relates to your church cluster, and ensures that care, connection, and communication are provided.  This is also the Elder who will offer ecclesial relationship and will oversee affiliation.   2.     How will Elders serve as consultants to my church? As the Elders continue to collaborate together as Senior Consultants, they will engage churches in various ways through teaching, training, and mentoring opportunities.   3.     Are there any changes to the clergy credentialing process? No.   4.     What is the difference between the present Board of Administration (BOA) and the Governing Board? The present BOA is appointed by the Board of Elders and is primarily focused on fiduciary matters. The BOA has its own Chair, who is the President of the corporation. The new Governing board will handle fiduciary and short and long term strategic issues, under the leadership of the Moderator, who will be the Chair and CEO.   5.     How will the first Governing board be formed?The Moderator will appoint three persons to serve with her on an initial Nominations Committee. The present Board of Elders and Board of Administration will approve those appointments this time only. The Moderator will chair that Committee, and they will bring suitable candidates to the General Conference for election, if the structure proposal passes.   Click here to review the entire collection of Frequently Asked Questions. In This Issue Preamble Highlights of the Proposed Structural Changes Implementation Schedule and Tasks Frequently Asked Questions and Answers What's New?    In conjunction with the New Structure Propsal, we are launching the NEW MCC Structure Review Web site.    Click here to view all of the information that has been highlighted in this statement.  How Can I Add My Thoughts to the Process?      Adding your thoughts and comments to the process is really easy.  As you review the online documents, look for the icon just like the one above and "click it".  After clicking the icon, you will be taken to the comment page, where you simply enter your comments in the box provided and "click" the comment button to post. Structure Review 2010 Quick Links! New Structure Review Website   Preamble: Imagine Alignment, Accountability and Participation   Highlights of the Proposed Structural Changes   Implementation Schedule and Tasks   Frequently Asked Questions and Answers Proposed Organizational Chart    Click here view the proposed org chart. Wait, there's more!   Stay tuned for the official survey to lay delegates and clergy. About  Metropolitan Community Churches    Metropolitan Community Church, founded in 1968, is a human-rights movement and ministry operating as a Christian denomination in 25 countries around the world. MCC has often been and continues to be one of few leading advocates for vulnerable people in places where religious orthodoxy, sexism, and homophobia can result in violence and death. MCC's promise is stated in its tagline "Tearing Down Walls. Building Up Hope." For more information about MCC visit: http://www.mccchurch.org. Contact Us    Click here to contact us.

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MCC of CC E-news 2/24-3/3

 

MCC of Corpus Christi

E – Newsletter

February 24^th – March 3^rd 2010

www.mcccorpuschristi.org

 The newsletter is a little long today, but be sure to at least scan all the way to the bottom as there are some exciting things in here. 

Thank You: During worship on Sunday, February 21, we took up a second offering so that worldwide representatives can attend the General Conference of the Metropolitan Community Church.  Many of these leaders are doing some of the most difficult, even dangerous work, in some of the most isolated conditions.  The additional training and support that they will receive by attending Conference will make a huge difference in our worldwide MCC ministry effectiveness.  Thank you for your generosity of $63.70.

This Week

Survey! MCC of CC is conducting a survey to help us grow. This survey will help us discover the characteristics that are our strengths. This is based on the book "Twelve Keys to an Effective Church" by Kennon L. Callahan. Please take the survey and help us grow. Click on the following link to reach the survey: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=COIKI_79c0445a  (If this link does not work, cut and paste into your browser.  It starts with http and ends with 445a)

Creating a Life that Matters – Don't forget! If you have enrolled in this class, it will continue on Saturday, February 27^th at 1:00 PM.  Don't forget your homework!

Game Night—This Saturday, February 27 at 6:00 p.m. is Game Night.  Please bring a game and a friend. 

12 Keys to an Effective Church—After church this Sunday, February 28, we will have a discussion of the objectives of the church.  Please come and help us formulate our objectives as we move forward. 

Coming Soon

Board of Directors meeting—On Sunday, March 14^th at 1:00 p.m. will be our next Board of Directors meeting.  Everyone is welcome to come and observe. 

Hidden Door Dinner—from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 14^th, there will be a yummy dinner held at the Hidden Door.  Dinner costs $5.00.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the food pantry and the children's ministry.

 Awards Nomination Forms— forms to nominate people for an award to be presented at the Annual Awards Banquet (May 1st)  are available on the table in the sanctuary.  Please fill them out and turn them in to Lisa or Sharon. If you can't find Lisa or Sharon, put them in the Suggestions Box.  Thank you!!

This Month

DVD Month—February is DVD month.  Bring in those DVD's that are collecting dust in your house and we will sell them and use the money for the Saturday night outreach activities. 

Toiletry items: Please bring small tubes of toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc. to church.  We are collecting these items to give to the Food Pantry patrons who need them.  Thank you!!!  As always, grocery bags are greatly appreciated!!

Ongoing

Transgender Support Group—A monthly transgender support group meets here.  Each third Saturday of the month, our Transgender brothers and sisters are invited to come and learn more about who we are as people of faith.  This is a closed meeting and all participation is confidential.  To learn more about the group please speak with Lisa B. Lancaster.  She will be glad to assist you.

The Christ-Centered Prayer group: A prayer group focusing on quiet listening is held on Fridays at 9 am.  Yes, in the morning!!!  Come and increase your peace.

 Bible study is at 6:30 every Wednesday night.

Sound System: Would you like to assist with the sound system or the PowerPoint presentation (Especially when Tom and Andy are out of town)? Please see Pastor Carol, Tom, or Andy to sign up.  Tom, Andy or Howie will train you before you're expected to fly solo.

T shirts:  We are selling T-shirts for $10 each.  The sizes run from Small-3x to raise money for the Conference fund. See Andy or Pat. They make a great gift. We have 2 styles available, ask to see them! 

Facebook group page:  Our church now has a "Facebook" group page.  A good place to post church photos, prayer request, events, etc...  The possibilities are boundless.    Login to Facebook and search for MCC of Corpus Christi

MySpace page: MCC of CC has a MySpace page!  Find us at http://www.myspace.com/mccofcorpus

MCC of CC Blog! This newsletter is posted in a blog each week.  Go to <a href=http://mccofcc.blogspot.com/> http://mccofcc.blogspot.com/ </a> 

FINANCES

Finances—We are extremely grateful for every contribution that we receive.  We have paid every bill on time over the past two years.  January, 2010, was a particularly lean month.  We need to receive $3,260.00 this Sunday, February 28, in order to pay all of our bills on time.  You have all been so generous in the past.   Every contribution is a great help to us at this time.  May God guide each one of us as we give together to God's work here in Corpus Christi. 

As it says in Mark 12:42-44 - A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then he called his disciples and said to them, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, all she had to live on."

Thank you for all you are doing to help us out!!!

Donate online!  If you have a PayPal account, simply send money to treasurer@mcccorpuschristi.org.  If you do not have a PayPal account, you can use your credit card at <a href=https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y8BQY6ARBK9C4> https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=Y8BQY6ARBK9C4</a>

Support MCC of CC with your everyday purchases! Turn your everyday spending into meaningful donations. With our custom credit card, cash donations for every purchase you make—plus a $50 first purchase bonus—will be donated to MCC of CC.  Go to https://www.cardlabconnect.com/mccofcc to apply or learn more!

 Good Search--Did you know? Each time someone does a search using Good Search, a charity gets 1 cent.  If you put MCC of Corpus Christi in the "Who do you GoodSearch for?" box, MCC of Corpus Christi gets that penny.  You can set Good search as your homepage and/or default search engine.  You can also download and install a Good Search toolbar to ensure MCC of Corpus Christi gets donations when you buy online!  Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/metropolitan-community-church-mcc-of-corpus-christi.aspx for more details!

Need some suggestions to search? Since this is Lent, try these: Lent, Temptation, Fasting, Prepare, Sunday, Prayer, and Locher Food Pantry.  You never have to buy anything for MCC of Corpus Christi to get the credit.  Happy searching!

Goodshop.com:  Goodshop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 % of each purchase to your favorite cause!  More than 1000 great Stores including Old Navy, Dell, Expedia, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's, and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with Good Shop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting your favorite cause. Be sure to put MCC of Corpus Christi in the "Who do you support?" box. And if you download the toolbar from http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/metropolitan-community-church-mcc-of-corpus-christi.aspx you will ensure MCC of CC gets credit from every store available when you shop online!

Fellowship News

I received permission from Rev. Tania Guzman to share this email update she sent following last week's relief trip to Haiti.  Tania was also in the Dominican Republic to celebrate an anniversary for our church plant there (ICM Santo Domingo). 

Best blessings,

Kareem Murphy
MCC Washington (DC)
Region 3

From: tguzman18@verizon.net <tguzman18@verizon.net>
To: Rev Nancy Wilson
Sent: Thu Feb 11 23:43:33 2010
Subject: Haiti trip

Hello my Pope,

Just came out of a very long shower after our trip to Haiti.  We left Santo Domingo on our way to Haiti at 4am yesterday.  There were a total of five of us from the church plus the drivers for a total of eight.  From the church there were myself, Wilkin and three Haitian church members (Webster, Gregory and Jonel) who know Haiti real well and whos families live in the areas affected by the earthquake. We had a very organized and effective system.  We had the church members contact their families and select one person for us to deliver the food to.  We also took these persons cell phone numbers with us to be in contact with them as we were approaching their area (we bought Haitian calling cards at the border).  When we got to each point of delivery the contact person was already there waiting for us.  We only had seconds to get all the food out of the bus and leave before a crowd would gather.  Each person receiving the delivery was so grateful and happy and blessing us.  It was difficult to get pictures of them because we had to do it so fast.  It was bitter sweet for the Haitians going we us because they could only see their loved ones for the few seconds we were unloading things for them.  Their parents wanted to hold on to them but only had seconds and then had to let go. We made deliveries to 22 families from our Haitians church members and had more food left which we just handed out to people on the street very quickly and keep driving before a crowd would gather. 

When we got there, Webster, Gregory, and Jonel contacted some friends who met us and jumped on the bus and helped us make the deliveries.  As it turned out, 2 of these friends are members of POZ, the GLBT organization that was meeting during the earthquake and some died.  They were so grateful and touched by the church efforts to help.  I will give you more detail information later as to what will happen to the organization and how he can help them.

I have been following up on the situation in Haiti, through CNN, since the disaster happed, but it was hard to actually be there and see it right in front of me.  There were tents everywhere; in every public area, even on the median on very busy streets.  Most of them are not even real tents but bed sheets and fabric.  The place is still in chaos.  There were thousands of people on the streets.  They would run to any direction that had any sign of people giving out food.  There is still an overpowering smell of decaying flesh, flies hovering all around the rubbles.  I even saw parts of someone's remains just lying on the rubbles.  The whole thing was overwhelming.  This was a life changing experience.

We still have money left from what was wired to us because of our good bargaining with vendors.  We need to continue to help them. We need to make another trip.  They need tents or tarps so they can make their tents, but we cannot find them in the DR.  I think I need to get them in the US.

I am going to try to go to sleep now.  I will send you the pictures tomorrow.  Good night, I love you.

Tania  

 

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Thank you

MCC of CC would like to apologize to all of you for the recent
messages sent out under the newsletter account. The Board of
Directors accepts full responsibility and is putting policies and
procedures in place to ensure this does not happen again. We encourage
you to continue worshiping with MCC of CC.

Sincerely,
Your Board of Directors.

MCC of CC is conducting a survey to help us grow. This survey will help us discover the characteristics that are our strengths. This is based on the book "Twelve Keys to an Effective Church" by Kennon L. Callahan. Please take the survey and help us grow. Click on the following link to reach the survey: http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?surveyID=COIKI_79c0445a

newsletter feb. 17

Metropolitan Community Church
Newsletter Feb. 17th + 24th
www.mcccorpuschristi.org www.myspace.com/mccofcorpus
Email newsletter@mcccorpuschristi.org



Note from REV. Carol

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the Valentine’s Day Party a huge success. We could not have done it without you!! Thanks!!!

Message from Howie:

I just want to thank everyone that helped make our first annual valentine party this year special. I would especially like to thank Donna Watkins for her extra help, Bobby, Jacyln, Yessie, and Lisa S. for decorating. And I would also like to thank Melissa, Gia, & Ell for doing the drag show. Thank You! ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************

This week:

Ash Wednesday Feb. 17th service at 7pm
PFLAG meeting, on Tuesday February 23 at 7:00 p.m.
CLM class starts on Saturday at 12:30

This week:

Ash Wednesday—On Wednesday, February 17 at 7 p.m. we will have our Ash Wednesday service. This will mark the beginning of Lent.


Creating a Life that Matters set to begin on Saturday, February 20—This class will be held on Saturdays. It will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 in the afternoon. There are 3 sections to the class: The Sacred, Myself, and My Passion. Each section has 6 class sessions. Please contact Pastor Carol if you would like more information about this class.

During worship on Sunday, February 21, we will take up a second offering so that worldwide representatives can attend the General Conference of the Metropolitan Community Church . Many of these leaders are doing some of the most difficult, even dangerous work, in some of the most isolated conditions. The additional training and support that they will receive by attending Conference will make a huge difference in our worldwide MCC ministry effectiveness. Please give as you are able.

Board of Directors meeting—On Sunday, February 21 at 1:00 p.m. will be our next Board of Directors meeting. Please come and participate in how the church governs itself.

Hidden Door Dinner—From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 21 there will be a yummy dinner held at the Hidden Door. Dinner costs $5.00. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the food pantry and the children’s ministry.

PFLAG meeting on Tuesday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. At St. Paul’s United Church of Christ—5525 Lipes Blvd.

Other things:

Support MCC of CC with your everyday purchases! Turn your everyday spending into meaningful donations. With our custom credit card, cash donations for every purchase you make—plus a $50 first purchase bonus—will be donated to MCC of CC. Go to https://www.cardlabconnect.com/mccofcc to apply or learn more!

Awards Nomination Forms—The forms to nominate people for the awards are available on the table in the sanctuary. Please fill them out and turn them in to Lisa, Sharon , or put them in the Suggestions Box. Thank you!!

Transgender Support Group—A monthly transgender support group meets here. Each third Saturday of the month our Transgender brothers and sisters are invited to come and learn more about who we are as people of faith. This is a closed meeting and all participation is confidential. To learn more about the group please speak with Lisa B. Lancaster. She will be glad to assist you.

DVD Month—February is DVD month. Bring in those DVD’s that are collecting dust in your house and we will sell them and use the money for the Saturday night activities.

Other things:

Toiletry items—Please bring small tubes of toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc. to church. We are collecting these items to give to the Food Pantry patrons who need them. Thank you!!! As always, grocery bags are greatly appreciated!!

Coat Collection—We are collecting coats for anyone who needs one. We will collect coats from now until the end of December. Get those old coats out of the back of your closet and put them on the back of someone who needs it!!!

The Christ-Centered Prayer group: A prayer group focusing on quiet listening is held on Fridays at 9am. Yes, in the morning!!! Come and increase your peace.

Bible study is at 6:30 every Wednesday night.

If you would like to assist with the sound system or the PowerPoint presentation? (Especially when Tom and Andy are out of town.) Please see Pastor Carol, Tom, or Andy to sign up. Tom, Andy or Howie will train you
before you’re expected to fly solo.

Good Search--Did you know? Each time someone does a search using Good Search, a charity gets 1 cent. If you put MCC of Corpus Christi in the "Who do you search for?" box, MCC of Corpus Christi gets that penny. You can set Good search as your homepage and/or default search engine. You can also download and install a Good Search toolbar to ensure MCC of Corpus Christi gets donations when you buy online! Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/metropolitan-community-church-mcc-of-corpus-christi.aspx for more details!

Need some suggestions to search? Try these: Lent, Easter, Cross, Prepare, Ash Wednesday, Prayer, and Locher Food Pantry. Be sure to click on a sponsored result. You never have to buy anything for MCC of Corpus Christi to get the credit. Happy searching!

Goodshop.com: Goodshop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 % of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great Stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's, and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with Good Shop an every time you place an order, you'll Be supporting your favorite cause.....

T shirts: We are selling T-shirts for $15 each. The sizes run from
Small-3x to raise money for the Conference fund. See Andy or Pat. They make a great gift.

Facebook group page: Our church now has a "Facebook" group page. A good place to post church photos, prayer request, events, etc... The
Possibilities are boundless. Search facebook, then log in or sign up. Then
Search for MCC of Corpus Christi and join the group.....

Support MCC of CC with your everyday purchases!

We've partnered with Capital One to launch our newest fundraising program, and it will help us earn money doing what you do every day! Just use our custom credit card and valuable cash donations for every purchase you make will be donated to MCC of CC. Plus, we'll get a $50 bonus donation when you make your first purchase. The card comes with a competitive rate and no annual fee, so sharing your passion—and your support—is easy and automatic. Apply today!

Newsletter Jan. 20th – 27th

Metropolitan Community Church
Newsletter Jan. 20th – 27th
www.mccmcrpuschristi.org www.myspace.com/mccofcorpus
Email newsletter@mcccorpuschristi.org


Pot Luck Jan. 31st
Valentine Party “wild hearts” Feb. 13th 6pm


This week:

Game night Saturday the 23rd 6pm
Creating a Life that Matters informational meeting Sunday
12 Keys to an Effective Church Sunday
Board of trusties meeting on Sunday
PFLAG meeting on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s


This week:
Game Night—We will have game night on Saturday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game and munchies and some of your friends.

Creating a Life that Matters informational meeting—After church on Sunday, we will gather to learn more about the Creating a Life that Matters class. This class will be held on Saturdays. There are 3 sections to the class: The Sacred, Myself, and My Passion. Each section has 6 class sessions. Please come and learn more about this exciting class.

After church on Sunday, we will finish up the work we have been doing on Moving off the Map. We will then begin the book 12 Keys to an Effective Church. This book will help us to create our vision and mission statements and help us as we prepare for our pastoral search process. Please come and help us take the next steps together.

PFLAG—The monthly meeting for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays will be held on Tuesday, January 26 at 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ which is located at 5525 Lipes Boulevard. Rev. Charles Brown is the contact person for this meeting.



This month:


On Sunday, January 24, after worship, we will finish up the work we have been doing on Moving off the Map. We will then begin the book 12 Keys to an Effective Church. This book will help us to create our vision and mission statements and help us as we prepare for our pastoral search process. Please come and help us take the next steps together.


Potlucks—After church every Sunday this month, we are each invited to bring whatever we would like for the potluck. We need some people to help set up and clean up after the fellowship time each Sunday as well. Thank you!!

Potlucks—After church on Sunday, January 31, we are each invited to bring whatever we would like for the potluck. We need some people to help set up and clean up after the fellowship time as well. Thank you!!

Movie Night—We will have movie night on Saturday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. Ask Howie to find out more about what movie we will see.

Transgender Support Group—A monthly transgender support group meets here. Each third Saturday of the month our Transgender brothers and sisters are invited to come and learn more about who we are as people of faith. This is a closed meeting and all participation is confidential. To learn more about the group please speak with Lisa B. Lancaster. She will be glad to assist you.

Next month:

During worship on Sunday, February 21, we will take up a second offering so that worldwide representatives can attend the General Conference of the Metropolitan Community Church. Many of these leaders are doing some of the most difficult, even dangerous work, in some of the most isolated conditions. The additional training and support that they will receive by attending Conference will make a huge difference in our worldwide MCC ministry effectiveness. Please give as you are able.

MCC 1st Annual Valentine party
Wild Hearts
Feb. 13th at 6pm
9pm show with Melissa Michaels, Gia Owens, and Princess Ell Woods
$3 single $5 couples
All proceeds will go to the conference fund & building Fund.

Other things:




Coat Collection—We are collecting coats for anyone who needs one. We will collect coats from now until the end of December. Get those old coats out of the back of your closet and put them on the back of someone who needs it!!!

The Christ-Centered Prayer group: A prayer group focusing on quiet listening is held on Fridays at 9am. Yes, in the morning!!! Come and increase your peace.

Bible study is at 6:30 every Wednesday night.

We are continuing to collect books and CD's and DVD's which will be sold to Half Price Books. This will help us raise money for the Saturday night fun activities. Please see Lisa for more information.....

If you would like to assist with the sound system or the PowerPoint presentation? (Especially when Tom and Andy are out of town.) Please see Pastor Carol, Tom, or Andy to sign up. Tom, Andy or Howie will train you
before you’re expected to fly solo.

Good Search--Did you know? Each time someone does a search using Good Search, a charity gets 1 cent. If you put MCC of Corpus Christi in the "Who do you search for?" box, MCC of Corpus Christi gets that penny. You can set Good search as your homepage and/or default search engine. You can also download and install a Good Search toolbar to ensure MCC of Corpus Christi gets donations when you buy online! Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/metropolitan-community-church-mcc-of-corpus-christi.aspx for more details!

Need some suggestions to search? Since this is Advent, try these: Advent, Peace, Redeemed, Prepare, Sunday, Prayer, and Locher Food Pantry. Be sure to click on a sponsored result. You never have to buy anything for MCC of Corpus Christi to get the credit. Happy searching!

Goodshop.com: Goodshop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 % of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great Stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's, and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with Good Shop an every time you place an order, you'll Be supporting your favorite cause.....




T shirts: We are selling T-shirts for $15 each. The sizes run from
Small-3x to raise money for the Conference fund. See Andy or Pat. They make a great gift.

Facebook group page: Our church now has a "Facebook" group page. A good place to post church photos, prayer request, events, etc... The
Possibilities are boundless. Search facebook, then log in or sign up. Then
Search for MCC of Corpus Christi and join the group.....

Rejuvenation of the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary Vivian is planning on painting walls, hanging pictures and spiffying up the church during the end of January, or the beginning of February. Please see her or Pastor Carol if you are interested in contributing paint, spiritual pictures or sayings or artificial plants. We are open for more suggestions as well.

newsletter jan. 13th - 20th

Metropolitan Community Church
Newsletter Jan. 13th  20th
www.mccmcrpuschristi.org www.myspace.com/mccofcorpus
Email newsletter@mcccorpuschristi.org


Pot Luck Jan. 31st
Valentine Party “wild hearts” Feb. 13th 6pm


Letter from Carol:

THANK YOU!!! A gigantic thank you to all those who came out on Saturday to help paint the food pantry build out as well as to take down the Christmas decorations. Thanks to Camden, Chris, Diane, Guy, Mary Jo, Russell Young, Sharon. You ROCK!!



This week:
Creating a Life that Matters Class—On Sunday, January 17
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—On Monday, January 18,






This week:



Creating a Life that Matters Class—On Sunday, January 17, after church we will have information available about the M.C.C. class, Creating a Life that Matters. The class itself will be held on Saturday mornings. It has 3 sections: The Sacred, Myself, and My Passion. The class requires making a commitment. There are three 9 week segments, and they will be divided up with 3 weeks on and one week off. Please come to the informational meeting to learn more about this exciting class.



Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—On Monday, January 18,
There are two events happening:
Annual YWCA Racial Justice Forum
Martin Luther King Day
Monday, January 18, 2010
YWCA Corpus Christi, 4601 Corona Drive
8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

The other event on this same day is the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. March. It will begin at the Nueces County Courthouse at 901 Leopard Street. The march will then proceed to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd which is located at 700 S. Upper Broadway Street for the entertainment which will include refreshments as well. The march is one mile in length.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—On Monday, January 18
The 25th Annual Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration will begin at 12:00 noon at the Nueces County Courthouse. The march will go to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd at 700 S. Upper Broadway St. There will be entertainment and refreshment.


This month:


On Sunday, January 24, after worship, we will finish up the work we have been doing on Moving off the Map. We will then begin the book 12 Keys to an Effective Church. This book will help us to create our vision and mission statements and help us as we prepare for our pastoral search process. Please come and help us take the next steps together.


Potlucks—After church every Sunday this month, we are each invited to bring whatever we would like for the potluck. We need some people to help set up and clean up after the fellowship time each Sunday as well. Thank you!!

Game Night—We will have game night on Saturday, January 23 at 6:00 p.m. Bring your favorite game and munchies and some of your friends.

Movie Night—We will have movie night on Saturday, January 30 at 6:00 p.m. Ask Howie to find out more about what movie we will see.



Other things:

MCC 1st Annual Valentine party
Wild Hearts
Feb. 13th at 6pm
9pm show with Melissa Michaels, Gia Owens, and Princess Ell Woods
$3 single $5 couples
All proceeds will go to the conference fund & building Fund.



Coat Collection—We are collecting coats for anyone who needs one. We will collect coats from now until the end of December. Get those old coats out of the back of your closet and put them on the back of someone who needs it!!!

The Christ-Centered Prayer group: A prayer group focusing on quiet listening is held on Fridays at 9am. Yes, in the morning!!! Come and increase your peace.

Bible study is at 6:30 every Wednesday night.

We are continuing to collect books and CD's and DVD's which will be sold to Half Price Books. This will help us raise money for the Saturday night fun activities. Please see Lisa for more information.....

If you would like to assist with the sound system or the PowerPoint presentation? (Especially when Tom and Andy are out of town.) Please see Pastor Carol, Tom, or Andy to sign up. Tom and/or Andy will train you
before you are expected to fly solo.

Good Search--Did you know? Each time someone does a search using Good Search, a charity gets 1 cent. If you put MCC of Corpus Christi in the "Who do you search for?" box, MCC of Corpus Christi gets that penny. You can set Good search as your homepage and/or default search engine. You can also download and install a Good Search toolbar to ensure MCC of Corpus Christi gets donations when you buy online! Visit http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/metropolitan-community-church-mcc-of-corpus-christi.aspx for more details!

Need some suggestions to search? Since this is Advent, try these: Advent, Peace, Redeemed, Prepare, Sunday, Prayer, and Locher Food Pantry. Be sure to click on a sponsored result. You never have to buy anything for MCC of Corpus Christi to get the credit. Happy searching!

Goodshop.com: Goodshop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up
to 37 percent of each purchase to your favorite cause! Hundreds of great
Stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, Macy's, and Barnes &
Noble have teamed up with Good Shop an every time you place an order, you'll
Be supporting your favorite cause.....




T shirts: We are selling T-shirts for $15 each. The sizes run from
Small-3x to raise money for the Conference fund. See Andy or Pat. They make a great gift.

Facebook group page: Our church now has a "Facebook" group page. A good
place to post church photos, prayer request, events, etc... The
Possibilities are boundless. Search facebook, then log in or sign up. Then
Search for MCC of Corpus Christi and join the group.....

Rejuvenation of the Fellowship Hall and Sanctuary Vivian is planning on painting walls, hanging pictures and spiffying up the church during the end of January, or the beginning of February. Please see her or Pastor Carol if you are interested in contributing paint, spiritual pictures or sayings or artificial plants. We are open for more suggestions as well.

MCC of Corpus Christi Core Values



Charity


Companionship

Faith in Action


Inclusivity



Purposefulness Respect


Spirituality

Compassion


Freedom
Loving



Future/change

Prayer/strength