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An Ending and a New Beginning . . .
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Dear Partner in Ministry,
I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead for our ministry together! During 2012 we have experienced new levels of stability in both our finances and attendance that have laid a firm foundation for our future. We are continuing to pave the way for growth by expanding and enhancing the programs and ministry that we offer to touch lives and transform hearts.
Your faithful generosity has empowered the steady progress of MCCLV and continues to ensure an even brighter future.
Below you will find is a list of accomplishments which would not have been possible without the support of many folks, like you. Thanks for your commitment to sustaining a place where 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's celebration service will be on Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24th at 11pm
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 2012 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 following list 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, click HERE to give online.
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 2013.
Blessings,
Rev. W. Wayne Lindsey
Senior Pastor
May Your Christmas be FILLED with Joy and Peace in this Season of Love and Light!
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2012 Accomplishments & Achievements
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- Successful Mother's Day "Pantie Raid" sets new record and exceeds 1500 undergarments
- Lenten Benevolence Folder offering surpasses $3,100 for the first time.
- Summer Season of Prayer concludes 10 Weeks of prayer for the enhancement and extension of our outreach and ministry
- MCCLV and Pastor Wayne celebrate over 6 years of ministry together--becoming the longest Senior Pastor relationship in the church's 33 year history
- MCCLV participates in "National Suit Drive" for the 5th year
- Blessing of Relationships celebrates love and observes Valentine's Day
- MCCLV successfully hosts network and clergy gatherings for Southern California & Nevada
- Sunday morning worship features guest choir from the founding church of our movement: MCCLA
- Guest trio from MCC San Diego provides music at worship
- MLK services feature Rev. Candy Holmes
- Program Team created to plan new programs to expand our outreach and ministry
- Successful summer series: "SNL: Sunday Night Live"
- Fall Fun Fair and Festival
- Delegation from MCCLV attends MCC Men's Conference in San Diego
- Global Outreach Project "U can Change Uganda" raises over $1900 and exceeds $1500 goal to help end oppression and persecution of GLBT people in the country of Uganda.
- MCCLV hosts Health Fair for the Latino community for 3rd year
- Stewardship Team completes 1st successful campaign to encourage new levels of generosity
- Stewardship Team launches 2nd campaign for "Joyful and Cheerful Committed Giving"
- Project Homeless Connect: MCCLV volunteers make a difference for the 7th time
- Saturday evening worship service celebrates 6th anniversary
- Electronic and online giving set new records and add increased financial stability to our cash flow.
- MCCLV offers 2nd Bi-lingual World AIDS Day observance
- MCCLV continues to partner with the Sin Sity Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence by providing and underwriting the cost of office & storage space to empower assistance to persons living with HIV/AIDS
- MCCLV continues to provide meeting space for Women's AA group: "Happy, Joyous & Gay AA"
- MCCLV continues to work with New Life Ministry to provide space for worship and meetings
- Music program for Saturday evening worship expands
- Hospitality Team offers 52 weeks of refreshments to enhance worship and community
- Email distribution list and eNewsletter continues to grow and reach wider audiences via the internet
- Fellowship Team offers numerous opportunities for fun and community
- St. Patrick's Potluck
- Picnic & Easter Egg Hunt
- Ice Cream Social Costume Party celebrates Nevada Day
- MCCLV Celebrates 33 years of Ministry
- Guest Speaker: Rev. Keith Mozingo
- 6th Annual Angels in Action Awards
- Volunteer of the Year: L.A. Walker
- Anniversary Potluck Banquet
- NewSong Singers & Band and 5:30 ensemble provide music at Anniversary Banquet
- Special Anniversary Offering raises over $2,500 for "Floor Fund"
- Repairs and renovations proceed in suites 303 and 305
- Studio piano acquired to provide alternative rehearsal space
- New attendance records set for Ash Wednesday and Good Friday services
- Combined worship attendance exceeds 8,000 for the year
- Board of Directors continues to focus on future planning and needs of the congregation
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