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UFMCC EASTER SEASON OFFERING |
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Change for Change - Missions
Collection jars will be available for you to make your contribution over the balance of April. As we live as Resurrection People let us also bring hope to others.
As part of this year's 40th anniversary observance of UFMCC, Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson invites us to participate in our denomination-wide Easter Offering. This year's Easter Offering is designated for MCC's life-changing, life-saving Global Justice ministries. We invite you to bring your donations including your loose change to "Change for Change" which will go to MCC Mission efforts. In the spirit of Easter, as Resurrection People, we are called to share life and bring hope and new life to all!
Rev. Elder Nancy Wilson, Moderator of MCC, writes:
I truly believe MCC's urgent message of inclusion and justice for all God's people, and especially LGBT people, is more needed than ever!
While we've made so many advances over the past 40 years, this is the reality of our world: The forces of religious fundamentalism are aggressively promoting hate and discrimination against LGBT people in North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. That's why everyday more people contact us wanting -- needing! -- our support and help than we can respond to.
Let me share some very specific places your church's Easter Offering for Global Justice Ministries will be invested in the lives and needs of people:
In Eastern Europe, where our efforts of the last five years are bearing fruit, we now have new ministry opportunities in Russia. Our partner, Human Rights Watch, has asked us to go with them to help LGBT Russians counter the homophobic alliance of the government and the Orthodox Church - will we say yes?
In Jamaica and the Western Caribbean, MCC is just over a year old, but is already challenging the colonial legacy of lethal homophobia by offering a fresh gospel of God's inclusive love. But even in 2008, the murders of LGBT people in Jamaica continue with so little protest from anyone in Jamaica, or in the world community -- will we continue to work and pray alongside our brave community in the Caribbean?
Read more.
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THIS SUNDAY
Special guest soloist Crystal Ramone will bless us in music this Sunday! You might remember Crystal from Easter Sunday 2007 or perhaps you know her from her regular appearances at The Hideaway. Plan to attend this Sunday!
With the title taken from a Gospel hit song, Rev. Colleen Darraugh preaches on "I Need You To Survive." Learn lessons from the "Road to Emmaus" story and the early church that teach us that we need each other as well as needing God! |
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CONGREGATIONAL FORUM THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Plan to stay after Worship this Sunday for a congregational forum. The Board will provide an update the church's first quarter finances and answer questions about financial priorities, cutbacks and our lease. You will also have the opportunity to hear an update on the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign. |
 COMING
More song titles appear as this month's sermon titles!
April 13 - "The Heart of Worship"
April 20 - "Open the Eyes of My Heart!" |
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CHURCH EMAIL OPTIONS
This week you received an email asking you to update your profile and indicate your choices for receiving email from the church. You can choose to receive the weekly Enews or only special announcements. You can choose to receive the weekly Spiritual Edge devotion and/or the weekly Prayer List. The choice is yours.
If you haven't done so yet, please click on the link at the bottom of this email where it says "Update Your Profile" and make your choices. |
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TOUCHSTONE PRESENTS
OPEN MIC NIGHT: 4/20, 6 pm
This welcoming and open environment encourages musicians, songwriters, and poets to share their spiritual side in their latest creation or some past favorites. The evening will be hosted by "The Mercies." |
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Angela Dover, Pat Gardner, Tim Primm, Tony Schmidt, Camille Cyra, Gina Griffin, Noel Tardy, Chris Klebba, D'Anna Chance, Rev. Irene Travis (retired), and Pam Immel. May God bless us all as we continue to get to know each other, share our gifts and support one another on the journey of faith.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
All active members were notified of our new process of Membership Renewal. Many have returned the covenant and participated in the ritual of membership renewal at the Easter Celebration. Some may have overlooked the email or meant to send back the form and forgot. Please let the church know that you wish to continue as an active member of MCCGD. If you are interested in becoming a member, please let us know and we will send you notice of the next membership class. Contact office@mccgd.org or 972-243-0761. |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Sunday Office Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to help "staff" the office on Sunday mornings before worship (9-10 am) and for a time after worship. Duties would include checking voice messages, answering phones, giving directions, providing information and other light office duties.
Thursday Afternoon Office Volunteer Needed Are you available on Thursday afternoons for three to four hours? Are service, helps or administration amongst your spiritual gifts?
Please respond to office@mccgd.org or call 972-243-0761 if you are interested. |
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PLAN TO PARTICIPATE Saturday, April 26, 7 am
Participate in a training by Soulforce, Rev. Mel White and Rev. Jimmy Creech, in non-violent protest. Support GLBT members of the United Methodist Church and the Reconciling movement by being a "silent visible presence" at the United Methodist Church General Convention in Fort Worth. Prepare for the "Would Jesus Discriminate?" campaign by learning from the experience of Soulforce. Save the date. Pick up a flyer at church or email us for more details. |
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