Have you ever been caught up in a cycle of gratitude? What I mean is, has someone ever given you a gift that was so thoughtful, kind, generous, and every kind of wonderful that your thank you took on a kind of "gift" nature of its own as opposed to a simple note or other acknowledgement? And then did that thank you, that was actually more like a gift, elicit another thank you from the original giver that started the cycle all over again?

It's a wonderful cycle to be caught up in--a virtuous cycle instead of a vicious cycle.

Lately I've been caught up in one. Actually, I've been caught up in several. If I drew them, they might look like rings spreading out on the water, or the broadening circles of a nautilus shell, or swells of soft serve ice cream balanced on a cone. They'd be beautiful....
 

Photo Romp was one of many Growth Groups offered this fall at MCC Austin. We focused on exploring unique ways of viewing the world through our eyes, heart, soul, and digital cameras. We are offering photographs from our Group as a fundraiser for MCC Austin. 

Six photographs were produced on 12"x16" wrapped canvases and are on display in the Fellowship Hall of MCC Austin for this silent auction fundraiser. The gallery display

continues from November 20 through December 11. All proceeds, minus the cost of

production, will go toward supporting the ministry of MCC Austin.

Each photograph is titled and bids will start at  $38. The auction continues until Sunday, December 11 at the end of the 11 a.m. service.

These unique, one-of-a-kind, canvas prints are a wonderful way to support our community while encouraging the gifts in each other...procrastinate and you may lose out. Thank you for your support! 

 

Meet the photographers on December 11.

Photographer: Nancy G. Title: Lighthouse

Photographer: Dell L. Title: White Sands

Photographer: Gail W.  Title: Covered Bridge

Photographer: Toni L.  Title: Sunset

Photographer: Becky B.  Title: UT Tower

Exodus 3:7-15

Exodus 4:10-17

When you are asked by someone to tell them why you worship at Metropolitan Community Church, I wonder what you say that answers their question? Letʼs see how closely I can guess.

I believe you worship at MCC because you have heard your people cry. You know that MCC is not the only church that cares for your people, but you also know that MCC is the only church that cares for your people on the same level as you do, in the same way that you do.

Yes, you believe that God has raised up MCC within the Christian faith for just such a time as this. A time to change the status quo by giving a voice and acceptance in the church to your Christians brother and sisters. It is very easy to feel safe and secure here on South First Street, Austin, Texas, USA. So much so that it is too easy to pretend that your peopleʼs cry is just white noise. In your heart you know better. Millions of your people around the world long to be safe and secure on their street just as you are on South First Street, Austin, Texas, USA.

There are so many opportunities to be a part of this great movement. Is one approach more important than another? No, of course not, but I encourage you to consider the ministry of service as a member of the

Board of Directors. Certainly not every church member is a good match for such work, but you know that you are! Your people are crying out to you! 

Would your election to the MCC Austin Board of Directors contribute greatly to changing the outcast status of your people? No, Iʼm sorry to say it will not. While such social injustices do not change so easily, I am reminded of the ripples created when a small pebble is dropped into a pond.