MCC of Greater Dallas E-News

October 17, 2008  Volume 5, Number 8
IN THIS ISSUE
MCCGD Choir Practice
Genesis Groups
Reflection and Prayer Call
Giving Online
Volunteers Needed
The Annointing THIS Saturday
Committed to Shine
Spiritual Revival
Church Directory
Billboard Sightings
Board of Directors Vacancies
Hear a Concert
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MCCGD CHOIR PRACTICE THIS SUNDAY
If you are interested in singing with our Choir, please join us for rehearsal this Sunday 12:30-2:30pm. We will share in lunch together after worship prior to the rehearsal. We will also rehearse on Saturday, October 25th 3:00-5:30pm.
GENESIS GROUPS - Back to Faith Basics
 
Three small groups are about to begin a six-week study of faith basics. Take another or a first look at what the Bible is, how it is constructed, who God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are and what the Church is. Get in touch with yourself, with a supportive group, and with God as you explore the word in community. For more information on a group location or time contact the church or check the sign-up lists on Sunday at church. If you are interested in leading an additional group, please contact the pastor at pastor@mccgd.org.
WEDNESDAYS: Reflection and Prayer Call - 7:15pm - 8:00pm
Fruits of the Spirit

 
We have already talked about the overall topic of Fruits of the Spirit and engaged in specific reflections on love, joy, peace and patience. Join the conference call for a time of reflection on a different Fruit of the Spirit each week followed by a time of prayer. Connect with the church community on Wednesdays. Save your fuel costs and travel time. Join the conference call at 641-715-3715 and enter pin# 273529.
GIVING ONLINE
Did you know that you can now securely give online? Go to our website www.mccgd.org and click on "Online Giving". It will take you to a secure site you access by your own user name and password. If you are registered with our database ACCESS you use your user name and password. If you do not have a user name and password, the system will walk you through setup. You can schedule your giving, make a one-time donation and/or track your giving!
 
Volunteers Needed for TWCD "Gifts and Glitter" GALA Auction 
The Women's Chorus of Dallas is seeking volunteers to help with various aspects of their annual auction from set-up to tear-down to staffing the auction tables to helping with raffles. The Gala is on Saturday, November 8th at the Addison Conference and Theatre Center. Please contact Edie Fletcher to volunteer and let her know you are with MCCGD. edietheelf@verizon.net

The Annointing

THIS SATURDAY EVENING at TOUCHSTONE!
The Anointing
Sat. October 18th - 6:20pm
The Anointing, a praise band from Resurrection MCC, Houston will lead us in an evening of Praise and Worship. Spend an extended time in song, prayer and praise as we worship God with music. Touchstone, is a ministry of MCCGD offering an alternative worship time and experience. If you work Sundays, please consider this time of worship and let others know about it. 
CommittedToShine 
Sunday, October 19th - Worship Experience 10am with Rev. Colleen Darraugh preaching and The Anointing leading music.
Children's Church and Nursery provided. Worship that celebrates God's goodness, teaches biblical principals and encourages spiritual growth. 
NEXT WEEKEND
Spiritual Revival October 23rd, 24th & 25th at 7pm
"It's Harvest Time: What Seeds Have You Sown?"
Church of the Solid Rock and Doris G. Deckard Ministries, Inc. lead this revival hosted by MCC of Greater Dallas. This is a partnership honoring our ONE God acknowledging that we share one faith and one baptism! Plan to attend one or all three nights of inspired preaching and teaching with a focus on worshipping God with our lives. Buddy Shanahan will be at the piano for all three nights.
Church Directory
If you would like to connect with others in the church, please register with ACCESS by clicking on Member ACCESS on our webpage. If you have already signed up, please check that you have updated your profile. You control what contact information other members see. Registering is just one step. Go to My Profile and click on phone numbers or email addresses or physical address that you would like other members to see when they look you up in the directory. Edit your information to keep the church informed. Fill in information we are missing.
Did you register but have forgotten your password? Just click on "Forgot my password."
Need help to register? Just ask us. We will be happy to help you register. It just takes a few minutes.
 
WJD
BILLBOARD SIGHTINGS 
There is a large billboard asking "Would Jesus Discriminate?" and "whywouldwe.org" in the south-east corner of I35 and I635. There is a digital billboard on I30 near Six Flags at Great Southwest Parkway. There is another billboard in Denton. Additionally 20 buses are driving around Fort Worth with this question on the side of the bus! You can help get the word out too! Put a bumper sticker on your car or wear a T-Shirt. You can be a moving billboard!
 
Board of Directors Vacancies

Applications are now being accepted to serve on the Board of Directors of MCCGD. Each year 3 positions rotate off the Board although members have the option of running for another term. We have 3 positions coming up for election plus we have had one mid-term resignation. Therefore there are 4 positions open. Application forms may be found on our website under Documents: mccgdboarddirectionsapplicationblank although the due date is incorrect. Please submit your application in person or by email no later than Saturday, November 1st.
Requirements for members of the Board may be found in our ByLaws which can also be accessed on our Documents page online.
 
Hear a Concert: Promote MCCGD: Serve
Can you do all three in an evening? Yes you can! You can hear one of the premier performances of Dallas' new mixed chorus "Resounding Harmony" when you volunteer as an Usher for the concert. MCC of Greater Dallas will receive acknowledgement for providing the ushers which means we get to make our church visible to this audience and chorus. You have the opportunity to serve the church and the community.  The "Resounding Harmony" concert benefits the North Texas Food Bank. Will you help us serve and promote? Would you like to hear this awesome new chorus? You do not have to be a member of our Usher ministry to help with this concert. To volunteer, please contact the church office at 972-243-0761 or email office@mccgd.org
The concert will be Monday, November 24th at Caruth Auditorium at the Meadows School of Arts at SMU.
What is "Resounding Harmony"? This is a new 175 mixed chorus directed by Dr. Timothy Seelig. Resounding Harmony is a diverse group of men and women whose mission is to enrich and effect change in its listeners by sharing the gift of song through benefit performances for worthy causes and organizations; and by proclaiming the worth, dignity and equality of every human being though the harmony created. This concert is focused on feeding the spirit through beautiful music while feeding the body by helping end hunger in our community.
Members of MCCGD who sing with "Resounding Harmony" are: Wayne Davis, Edie Fletcher, Noel Tardy and Rev. Colleen Darraugh.
Join us on Sundays at 10 am for worship.