2011 has been ground breaking year as we have continued to lay a firm foundation that will pave the way for the continued growth of our ministry together. Your faithful generosity has empowered MCCLV to upgrade and improve our facilities and processes in ways that will enable us to expand and enhance the number and quality of the programs and outreach that we can offer in the future. Below you will find a list of accomplishments which would not have been possible without the support of many folks, like you. Thanks for your commitment to ensuring that there is a positive and affirming spiritual presence for our community in Southern Nevada.

Once again, we are preparing to celebrate the gift of God's Hope to the world through the birth of Jesus. This year, because Christmas Day falls on a Sunday we are changing our usual weekend worship schedule to:

Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Service  

at 11pm

Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day Service  

at 11am

Please note that the 5:30pm Saturday Rainbow Service and the 9:00am Joyful Morning services will NOT meet but will resume at their regular times on the following weekend. In keeping with our MCCLV tradition, the 11pm Christmas Eve Service will feature some of the finest talent in Las Vegas blessing us with their gifts. (Hospitality & Fellowship begins at 10pm.) 

During this season of generosity and giving, please consider taking advantage of the opportunity to help us complete our financial obligations for 2011 and also ensure that sufficient resources are available for ministry as we begin the new year. Our year-end goal is to raise $15,000 to underwrite the cost of continuing this important witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Please review the list (below) of potential giving levels and consider the possibility of making an appropriate donation above and beyond your regular tithes that will touch and change lives. Contributions received before December 31st are tax-deductible for this year. For your added convenience, online donations are now possible by clicking HERE. 

Thank you for empowering our mission of continuing to be able to spread God's Light and Love. With God's help and your support, we look forward to an even greater year of ministry together in 2012.

Blessings,

Rev. W. Wayne Lindsey

Senior Pastor

• LIFEstock: MCCLV EXCEEDS $1500 goal and sponsors over $2000 worth of animals in partnership with Heifer International
• Successful Mother's Day "Panty Raid" collection of: 893 briefs, 90 pr. socks, 117 misc. (TOTAL: 1000 items) for mothers & their children seeking shelter from domestic violence
• Lenten Benevolence Folders sustain our benevolence fund for the entire year
• Creating a Life that Matters (CLM): THIRD class completes series
• Summer Season of Prayer concludes 10 Weeks of prayer for the enhancement and extension of our outreach and ministry
• MCCLV partners with Community Counseling Center to provide emergency offices, counseling and group space in the aftermath of their fire.
• MCCLV partners with the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence by providing and underwriting the cost of office and storage space to empower assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS
• ONE United Service for Unity & Peace observes the 10th Anniversary of 9/11and calls us towards healing and reconciliation
• MCCLV hosts Health Fair for the Latino community for 2nd year
• MCCLV provides meeting space for new Women's AA group: "Happy, Joyous & Gay AA"  
• MCCLV and Pastor Wayne celebrate over 5 years of ministry together--becoming the longest Senior Pastor relationship in the church's 32 year history
• Monthly Prayer Partner program features many denominational leaders & ministries
• Email distribution list and eNewsletter continues to grow and reach wider audiences via the internet
• MCCLV partners with New Life Ministry to provide space for worship and meetings
• Project Homeless Connect: MCCLV volunteers make a difference for the 6th time
• MCCLV participates in "National Suit Drive" for the 4th year
• Saturday evening worship service celebrates 5th anniversary
• MCCLV has booth and banner at PRIDE Festival
• Blessing of Relationships celebrates love and observes Valentine's Day
• MCCLV presents "Making the Connection" with Rev. Elder Ken Martin
• MCCLV offers 1st Bi-lingual Candlelight World AIDS Day service
• Hospitality Team offers 52 weeks of refreshments to enhance worship and community
• Implementation of Size Summit recommendations begun
• Fellowship Team offers numerous opportunities for fun and community
• St. Patrick's Potluck
• Picnic & Easter Egg Hunt
• Board Games, karaoke and MORE
• Picnic & Theater under the Stars
• Ice Cream Social Costume Party celebrates Nevada Day
• Christmas Party
• Stewardship Team launches Pledge Campaign to encourage the congregation to new levels of generosity
• Pastor, Board & Stewardship Team members attend MCC Stewardship Summit in Los Angeles
• Pastor, Board & Stewardship Team members attend MCC Programming Summit in St. Louis
• Board of Directors focuses on future planning and needs of the congregation
• Nominating Team extends proactive efforts to empower new leaders that are essential for our continued growth
• Suite 303 upgrades include new floor, ceiling, paint and bathroom fixtures
• New HVAC Unit purchased for Suite 305
• Networked copier/printer/scanner improves and extends ministry efficiency
• Guest speakers include: Rev. Elder Ken Martin, & Rev. Alejandro "Alex" Escoto
• MCCLV Celebrates 32 years of Ministry
  Guest Speaker: Rev. Elder Diane Fisher
• Elder Fisher presents workshop on Stewardship
• 5th Annual Angels in Action Awards
• Volunteer of the Year: Scott Arias
• Anniversary Potluck Banquet
• NewSong Singers & Band & Chancel Choir provide music at Anniversary Banquet
• Special Anniversary Offering raises over $2,000 to underwrite ministry  
• New plants at worship entrance survive, thrive and bloom to provide warm welcome to worship entrance
• "Freedom from Smoking" is offered at MCCLV in cooperation with the American Lung Association
• Special musical guests include Nicole Pryor, Rick Faugno, "2gether Blessed", "A Ministry of Inspiration" & "Voces de Alabanza" (Hispanic Choir from MCC/ICM Los Angeles)
• DVD of Christmas Eve Service sets new standard of excellence
• New attendance records set for:
      ● Ash Wednesday
      ● Good Friday
• Combined worship attendance exceeds 8,000 for the year
• MCCLV partners with the Red Cross to provide assistance to families affected by fire