MCC Mourns the Loss of Rev. Nevin Wertenberger

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Rev. Nevin Wertenberger   Rev. Nevin Wertenberger (December 2011)   We are saddened by the passing of Rev. Nevin Wertenberger, who retired 4 December 2011 as Pastor of MCC Ocala, Florida (USA).  He was born in Atwater, Ohio (USA) in 1938.  He died 26 January 2012.  He opted for a green burial, which was 27 January.  Rev. Wertenberger's memorial service will be at MCC Ocala on Saturday, 25 February 2012, at 10:30am.  A potluck luncheon will follow in the church social hall.   Rev. Dr. Jim Merritt reflected, "Rev. Nevin's ministry has touched the lives of MCC members and friends, not only in Ocala, but all over Florida.  His commitment to MCC Ocala and to the people who worship there has been remarkable.  I am truly thankful for his witness and for his friendship."  Wedding of Rev. Nevin Wertenberger & Carey Croy Rev. Wertenberger was former clergy with the United Methodist Church (UMC) before being ordained in MCC in 2000, where he served at St. Luke's MCC, Jacksonville, Florida.  He was the first pastor of MCC Ocala...with initial outreach and support from Rev. Paul Whiting and Trinity MCC, Gainesville, Florida.   For many years after surrendering his UMC credentials and before joining MCC, Rev. Wertenberger served those in recovery as a Certified Addictions Professional in Florida.   He was a senior counselor in an outpatient drug treatment program, as well as a supervisor and counselor in several other drug treatment and mental health programs.    Rev. Wertenberger received his B.A. (Cum Laude) from Youngstown State University (Ohio) in Philosophy and Social Studies and his M.Div. from Methodist Theological School (also in Ohio) with emphasis on Pastoral Psychology and Theology. Wedding reception of Rev. Nevin Wertenberger & Carey Croy Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson stated: "We offer our love and support to Rev. Nevin's partner Carey, to his family and the MCC in Ocala, Florida.  We give thanks for the life and witness of Rev. Nevin Wertenberger." Rev. Carol Rawlings-Chambers & Rev. Jim Merritt at MCC Ocala for Rev. Nevin Wertenberger's retirement (December 2011) Click here to read a local article from February 2007 about Rev. Wertenberger and his ministry.

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MCC General Conference 2013: BELIEVE!

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is proud to officially launch General Conference 2013   This conference represents the 25th General Conference of the Metropolitan Community Churches, where once again MCCers from around the globe will come together to worship and celebrate God's all-inclusive love. Come and experience the diversity that makes MCC unique.   In 2010, we asked you to Imagine. In 2013, we invite you to Believe! Join us on an exciting journey of belief;  together, we will continue to make a difference in the world.   This conference promises to be the largest General Conference MCC has ever hosted.      1-5 July / Julio / Juillet / Julho / Juli 2013 Chicago, Illinois, USA   Visit our brand new General Conference page: http://believe.MCCchurch.org Conference Registration Open!  Registration is open and we are launching General Conference with two promotional offers!   The first is our Promotional Rate, which allows you to register for conference at an incredibly low rate of USD $250. This is a savings of USD $200 if you register by 30 April 2012.     If you want to spread out the registration rate into monthly payments, you can register now under the Payment Plan option.  Hurry!  You must register before 28 February 2012 to take advantage of this option.     Reserve your hotel room today!   Our home for the 2013 General Conference will be the beautiful Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park.   Rising gracefully above Grant and Millennium Parks and Chicago's impressive lakefront, Fairmont Chicago is located conveniently near many cultural attractions, the city's business and financial district, and the world-renowned shopping along the Magnificent Mile. Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park offers its guests an ideal address for both business and pleasure. The Fairmont Chicago also boasts an 11,000 square foot spa and fitness center.   We have secured a great, low rate of US $125 (+ tax)* per night for up to four people in a room.   The last day to reserve a room at the conference rate is 6 June 2013. Reserve your room TODAY!   Updates and Questions Stay posted to the General Conference site at http://believe.MCCchurch.org for updates leading up to conference.    You can also contact Jennifer Justice: Conferences@MCCchurch.net 1-213-447-2953

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MCC - What's that blue circle?

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MCC e-news 27 Jan 12

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27 January 2012

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Church Office and Locher Food Pantry hours:

Wednesday 11:00am to 3:00pm and Friday 10:00am to 3:00pm

Telephone:  882-8255 email: mccofcc@gmail.com

                                             locherfoodpantry@mcccorpuschristi.org

 

Board of Directors:

Vice Moderator:  Mary Jo Smith   

Clerk: Thomas Dollard  clerk@mcccorpuschristi.org 

Treasurer: Cynthia Velasquez treasurer@mcccorpuschristi.org   

AtLarge: Russell Young   

At-Large:  Sharon Scott  

 

Sunday Lunch Schedule. the first Sunday will be a potluck and birthday celebration. The second Sunday of each month will be the "Lunch Bunch"  we will all have lunch together at fast food restaurant,   The 3rd Sunday will be provided by Mary Jo and Diane (talk to them if you want to help), and the 4th and 5th sundays will be on your own.

 Locher Food Pantry : Our food pantry is very low.  Please bring donations to church on Sunday.  Peanut butter, canned veggies, rice and beans are needed.

Our 30^th Anniversary:   It's less than a month away.  We have invited the Reverend Elder Nancy Wilson to celebrate with us.  We will be having dessert auctions and other "fun"raising events to help cover the cost of her visit.  Sign up sheets are posted if you're interested in helping make our 30^th anniversary special!

Dessert Auction: Sunday January 29th will be our next dessert auction.  Bring your sweets, your sweettooth and your money!

Voter ID update: As many of you know, during the last legislative session the Texas Legislature passed a bill (SB 14) that would require voters to show a photo ID when they vote.  This law is still up in the air, but we need to be prepared. The types of ID that will be necessary IF the voter ID bill is approved are:

• Driver's license, election identification certificate, personal identification card, or concealed handgun license issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety;
• United States Military identification card containing the person's photograph;
• United States citizenship certificate containing the person's photograph; or
• United States passport.

If you do not have any of the above, you will be able to obtain a free Election Identification Certificate (EIC) from the Department of Public Safety, IF the law is precleared.  You will not be able to apply for an EIC unless and until preclearance is granted. In order to obtain an EIC, you will need to bring the same type of documentation used to prove your identity that you would need if you were apply for a Driver's License or Personal Identification card.  If you do not currently have the required documentation to obtain an EIC, now would be a good time to start the process of obtaining the necessary documentation.  The list of acceptable documents is at http://www.txdps.state.tx.us/DriverLicense/identificationrequirements.htm.

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                                                                                   Opportunities for Service

Galatians 5:13 (Contemporary English Version)

"My friends, you were chosen to be free. So don't use your freedom as an excuse to do anything you want. Use it as an opportunity to serve each other with love."

Mortgage Retirement Committee: If you are interested in serving on this committee, or have any questions, contact any member of the Board of Directors.

Finance Committee: If you are interested in serving on this committee, or have any questions, contact any member of the Board of Directors.

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 Tom, or Andy to sign up.  Tom, Andy or Howie will train you before you're expected to fly solo.

Got Muscles? The Locher Food Pantry needs you on Wednesdays to help unload the food from the Corpus Christi Food Bank.  If you're interested be at the Church on Wednesdays at 10:00am.

Want to be part of the Worship Experience? We need singers, ushers, acolytes and people to help set up and clean up (Alter Guild).  See the Worship Team (Andy, Lisa and Russell Y.)

Sunday School: We are looking for adults who are willing to help teach our young people.  If you're interested in the very important ministry, see Tom D or Mary Jo.

 

Ongoing

AA group: meets at the Church each Monday night at 8 PM

 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. They make a great gift. We have 2 styles available, ask to see them! 

Facebook group page:  Our church 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 issue.  Go to http://mccofcc.blogspot.com/  we are also posting UFMCC notices there. 

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. There is an introductory 0% financing.  Go to https://www.cardlabconnect.com/mccofcc to apply or learn more!  If you get this card and use it once, then pay it off and cut it up, MCC of CC will still get the $50!

Finances

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."

Donate online! -If you have a PayPal or Alert pay account, simply send money to treasurer@mcccorpuschristi.org or click the appropriate button below.  If you do not have a PayPal account, you can use your credit card at https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=HWB7L9PLBXBDJ Cut and paste the link if clicking does not work.

For PayPal payments: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=RHQY9482AWDZC

For Alert pay Payments: https://www.alertpay.com/checkout?BDVBfXhteHJleXVjdGUqQUFVXnZHRWw3fHQvamVpTmt9NXJxd0ZMQWhteGd5aHN2dGN0ZQA=

If you do not have and would like to have either a PayPal or Alert pay account, click the link you are interested in below and MCC of CC may get a commission:

Alert pay (preferred by editor, personal preference): https://www.alertpay.com/?Yxe%2fZIRsrFbS%2ffeN3AfnxQ%3d%3d

PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/us/mrb/pal=MP5445LVSFMNY

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. There is an introductory 0% financing.  Go to https://www.cardlabconnect.com/mccofcc to apply or learn more!  If you get this card and use it once, then pay it off and cut it up, MCC of CC will still get the $50!

GoodSearch--Did you know? Each time someone does a search using GoodSearch, 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 GoodSearch 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: Anniversary, altar guild, worship, help, acolyte, committee, powerpoint.  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! 

 

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MCC - Moving Ahead and New OCLH Position!

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Moving Ahead! Wow, do we have a lot going on! And we thought you might like to know about it. Especially when you need to contact us.   Please be patient with us as we balance your requests with our other ongoing work  for you.   Keep reading for more information about events, improvements and opportunities.     Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson hosted another successful Leadership Mentoring Retreat last week!  Congratulations to the following graduates:   Cathy Alexander - MCC NOVA (Fairfax, Virginia, USA) Linda Brenner-Beckstead - MCC Omaha (Nebraska, USA) Rev. Dexter Brecht - Spirit of Life MCC (New Port Richey, Florida, USA) Rev. Joe Cobb - MCC of the Blue Ridge (Roanoke, Virginia, USA) Rev. Catherine Dearlove - River of Life MCC (Dorchester, UK) Rev. Tom Decker - MCC Toronto (Ontario, Canada) Vickey Gibbs - Resurrection MCC (Houston, Texas, USA) Phil Griffin - MCC of Topeka (Kansas, USA) R. J. Hadley - Sunshine Cathedral MCC (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA) Richard Henry - Church of the Trinity MCC (Sarasota, Florida, USA) Rev. Brian Hutchison - Sunshine Cathedral MCC (Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA) Carmen Llanos - MCC Toronto (Ontario, Canada) David Lord - MCC DC (Washington, DC, USA) Imani Woody Macko - MCC DC (Washington, DC, USA) James Newkirk - MCC DC (Washington, DC, USA) Rev. John Paul Ransom - King of Peace MCC (Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA) Rev Dr. Joan Saniuk - MCC New Haven (Connecticut, USA) Rev. Peter Trabaris - Holy Covenant MCC (Brookfield, Illinois, USA)   Rev. Wilson and Angel Collie are representing MCC at the Creating Change conference this week and weekend.  Also present are Rev. Candy Holmes, representing MCC and the National Black Justice Coalition, as well as Bishop Yvette Flunder, representing The Fellowship.  Other MCCers present include Kareem Murphy (MCC Governing Board) and DeWayne Davis.   Rev. Elder Ken Martin fell earlier this month and broke two ribs.  He is recovering slowly but surely.  Extra prayers are appreciated.       Rev. Elder Lillie Brock continues her time of service as a Consulting Pastor to Resurrection MCC (Houston, Texas, USA).  This remains a half-time commitment, in addition to her full-time role as an Elder.   Rev. Elder Darlene Garner is on sabbatical through March.  (Is April here yet? *big grin*)  Seriously though, we wish her the best and pray for a time of true rest and renewal.   The process of closing our Abilene (Texas, USA) office will begin in February, followed by a move of necessary items to the Moderator's office in Sarasota, Florida (USA).   Friendly reminder: We will be sending out a notice with the new address when we are ready to receive mail in Sarasota.   Barb Crabtree, Jason O'Neill and Carlos Chavez are working diligently with Blur Advertising on a brand new website.  We are creating a streamlined experience that is green, user-friendly and accessible.  Think international, bold and forward-thinking!  We are significantly updating content and technical capabilities.  The non-programmers (read: ultimate optimists) in us are still hoping for a March launch!   In addition to the website, we are planning how to better market our MCC brand and conducting focus groups throughout February.  More updates on that later this year!   The International Task Force steering committee (Mark Dalgleish, Jochen Gewecke, and Carol Scherfenberg) will be meeting next week with Rev. Wilson, Barb, Rev. Don Eastman, and some members of the Governing Board.  We are grateful to King of Peace MCC for hosting this face-to-face meeting.   We will be releasing new resources soon!  Rev. Elder Arlene Ackerman is putting the final touches on a sample policy manual.   Vickey Gibbs has led a team of MCC Treasurers to create a comprehensive treasurer's manual.  Board of Directors, rejoice!   Click here for the 2012 Program Book, which lists our exciting events for this year! Curious yet? The Office of Church Life and Health Announces a New Position! We are happy to announce a new job position in our office!  Often, Elders have been the ones who are called on when churches are in need of some kind of intervention. Sometimes these interventions are needed as a proactive response and sometimes because of a crisis.  Whatever the reason, being able to respond in a timely and professional way is crucial to the outcome of the situation.   To meet this need in a significantly more productive way, we have designed a position for an Intervention Specialist.  To review the job description and learn how to apply, click here.  Intrigued?  Respond soon!  Applications are due by 15 February.   If you, or those you know, have an interest in this position, please encourage them to apply!  We are excited about the ways in which this will provide our churches with much better responsiveness in this arena.   Thanks for your interest and your help to spread the word!   Rev. Elders Lillie Brock and Ken Martin

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