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March 27, 2015         Volume 9, Number 8
Vision Statement:
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Your Center For Compassion In Action, Spiritual Growth and Personal Development.
  
  
In This Issue

Spirit Blog

Upcoming Events

Church Happenings
  
This Week
 
Sunday Service
10:30 AM

 
Weekly Office Hours
Wed &Thurs
10:00AM-3:00PM
(813) 239-1951
408 E. Cayuga Street 

 

Stories of Jesus

Stained Glass Class

Bike For Life

Programming Cafe

Spring Yard Sale

Relay For Life

 

  

Bulletin Submissions

Prayer Shawls

Bingo Items Needed

Smile.Amazon.com

Board Meeting

Facebook Page  

 


 

Food Pantry

Domestic Ptnr Registry

Pop Tops For Shriners HIV Testing  

 

Join Our Mailing List


 

HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SUNDAY

SERVICE SCHEDULE


 

   Palm Sunday              March 29, 2015               7:00 PM

   Maundy Thursday         April 2, 2015                  7:00 PM

   Good Friday                  April 3, 2015                  7:00 PM

   Easter Sunday              April 5, 2015                 10:30 AM


 

 

SPECIAL EASTER HOSPITALITY FOLLOWING 

SUNDAY WORSHIP

Please bring a special brunch/dessert dish to share 


 

Spirit Blog
         

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop by MCC Tampa's booth (#33) located on 8th Avenue across from Gameworks.

 

Walk with us in the parade starting at 1:00pm.  We are unit #14.

 


      

 

 

 

"Funding Our Future" Collection To Be Used For 2016 General Conference Expenses

 

Our "Funding Our Future" collection has been restarted to meet MCC Tampa's 2016 General Conference expenses. This collection will be taken up on the last Sunday of each month. Because these funds are designated expressly for the Conference, the church does not have to pay tithes on them to the denomination. So, please bring a little more to church on the last Sundays of each month so that our Lay Delegates and Pastor will be ready to represent us next July 2016. Thank you!

 

 


      
UpcomingUpcoming Events

 THE OTHER STORIES OF JESUS - MONDAYS, APRIL 13, 20, 27 -  6:30 to 8:00 PM

The first three centuries or so of Christianity could perhaps rightly be considered a time of   'Christianities.' there was no roadmap other than the teachings and traditions traced to the way of Jesus that were beginning to be collected and passed on in several different cultural contexts with, at times, extremely divergent emphases. We are fortunate to be living in a time when many gospels and teachings not included in the canon of the bible have been rediscovered. Come and join us for this fascinating exploration of the other stories of Jesus.


 

STAINED GLASS WORKSHOP - WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 8, 15, 22, 29  - 7:00 to 8:30 PM

Anyone interested in creating their own mini replica of the MCC Tampa round sanctuary stained glass window? Your own personal design? Come to the stained glass workshop! All the tools and supplies will be provided. The class size is limited.


 

BIKE FOR LIFE - SATURDAY, APRIL 11th  - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM  -This event is for the children of our church interested in participating in the Kids' Club Relay for Life Team. This is an opportunity for the team to raise the money necessary to walk in the May 1 & 2 Seminole Heights Relay for Life. Everyone can help by sponsoring one of the young riders. See a representative from Kids Club after Sunday service. Fee $25.00, scholarships available upon inquiry.

 

PROGRAMMING CAFE - APRIL 12th - 12:00-12:30 PM -  It's time to explore the spring quarter of MCC Tampa's programming. Stay after Sunday service to find out your current Spiritual Location and what programs will be offered during the second quarter of 2015.

 

MCC TAMPA YARD SALE - MAY 15TH & 16TH 2015 - 8 AM - 1 PM

Time for your spring cleaning!!!  We are accepting donations now for MCC Tampa's semi-annual Yard Sale.  For more information contact Richard Skinner.

 

RELAY FOR LIFE 2015 - MAY 1ST- 2ND - MCC Tampa will be sponsoring a team to participate at Hillsborough High School on May 1st and 2nd. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is the world's largest and most impactful fundraising event to end Cancer. Please visit the information table at the back of the Sanctuary after service to sign up and get information about this powerful event, If you have any questions, contact Dave Lindsay or Sonya Bufe. 

 

      

HappeningsChurch Happenings

 

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS - We have a new E-Mail address for all submissions to the weekly bulletin. Please send  complete information for the bulletin announcement to: [email protected]. The deadline for submissions is 12pm each Tuesday. 

PRAYER SHAWLS - We currently have shawls available on the prayer wall for anyone managing life's challenges. 

 

ITEMS NEEDED FOR UPCOMING BINGO EVENTS - We have an ongoing need for items for bingo prizes; gift cards, wine, event tickets, etc.  Please drop off in the church office as we have several bingo events scheduled in the upcoming months.

 

ATTENTION SHOPPERS - FOUND MONEY AT SMILE.AMAZON.COM - The next time you shop at Amazon.com please go to smile.amazon.com instead and select Metropolitan Community Church of Tampa as your charity of choice.  Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to MCC Tampa whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.  There is no additional cost to you and MCC Tampa benefits from your purchases.  Here is the direct linkhttp://smile.amazon.com/ch/59-1429783 .

 

MONTHLY BOARD MEETING - The monthly board meeting is on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:15 pm. All board meetings are open meetings.

 

OUR FACEBOOK PAGE - Follow MCC Tampa on our Fan Page.  Go to MCC Tampa, under church and organizations to "Like" and "Share" with your friends.  Also spread the word about upcoming events and invite your friends to join us. 



      

SocialSocial Justice


 

FOOD PANTRY - Our food pantry at MCC Tampa is in need of donations of cash and food items. Cash is used primarily at Feeding America where we can purchase food for 18 cents per pound. We also receive bread and produce when available, these items are free. You can bring donations to the church on Wed or Sun. Donate online with credit card via paypal at www.mcctampa.com


 

TAMPA DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY - Is open for business at  the City Clerk's office at 315 E. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, FL. The fee is $30.00 (cash or check payable to the City of Tampa). A Driver's License or Class 1 ID is required for each person. Both partners must be present at the same time to register. 

 

POP TOPS FOR SHRINERS HOSPITAL - MCC Tampa's recycling ministry is now collecting the pop top tabs from aluminum cans. We will donate them to the Shriners Hospital to help with children's medical needs.

  

TAKE THE TEST & LEARN YOUR STATUS! - When was your last HIV test?  Has it been a while?  If so, its not too late!  Metro Wellness & Community Centers will be providing confidential HIV testing services at MCC Tampa. The next date is March 15th from 11:00am -1:00pm.  Test results provided within 20 minutes! 

 

 


      
LifeIn the Life of Our Church

 

Ministry Opportunities

Please consider becoming "one of the many ministers in the life of this church." You've been longing to become active and involved in your church, so here are some of the many ways you can do so in life of your church. 
Below is a list of ministries and contact people. Please see them, visit the church website:  www.mcctampa.com  or call the church office at 813-239-1951 for more information.


MINISTRY                                                             Contact Person 

 

Audio Team                                                          Mac McGowan

Board of Directors                                                 Sonya Bufe

Children & Families                                                Tris MacWilliam
Congregational Care                                              Ross Scudder
Creating Sacred Spaces                                         Ross Scudder 

Deaf Interpreters Ministry                                       Catherine Gill
Eucharistic Ministry                                               Vance Hamilton

Food Pantry                                                          Tina Brunner

Hospitality                                                             Frank Azzarello

Lectors Ministry                                                     Kevin Klahr
Living Green Ministry                                             Tina Brunner

Music Team                                                          Jeffery Morton

Office Angels                                                         Robert Krebs

Pastoral Search Committee                                     Kevin Klahr
Programming Team                                                Ellie Weber

Sacred Grounds                                                     Richard Skinner

Social Justice                                                        Cathy James

Ushers                                                                  Chad Hobbs

Visuals Team                                                         Paul Budrow
Welcome Ministry                                                  George Summers 

 

CONGREGATIONAL CARE TEAM AVAILABLE FOR YOU

We want to remind you that if you, or someone you know, is in the hospital, becomes homebound or is in need of some congregational care - Please let us know. We now have a very active Congregational Care Team, and they are here to serve your needs.  The team is available every Sunday before and after worship service.

If you need special prayers, have concerns you would like to discuss, need someone to talk with, or would like a call,  then visit our Congregational Care  Ministry Table in the foyer, or E-mail us at [email protected] or call the us at 813-230-1542
 

 
BECOME A CREATIVE FINANCIER FOR MCC TAMPA
 
THERE ARE SO MANY WAYS TO SUPPORT YOUR FAITH COMMUNITY:
In addition to making your own commitment-use others' money to grow that commitment and ensure MCCT's financial security.
 
Tithes and Offerings: It's not too late to make a pledge that makes a difference.
 
Ministry Volunteers: Feel your passion and join a ministry team that nurtures you as you fulfill your commitment to "Serve in Gratitude."
 
Fundraisers: Please support church efforts to nurture you and your friends and family at our special events throughout the year.  Watch for announcements on upcoming events.
 
AND NOW, FOR THE FREE $$$:
 
Corporate Matching Gifts: Give to MCCT without spending a dime-your employer may be one who matches giving to a 501c-3 (nonprofit) organization. Check with your Human Resources office to see if you can double your giving at no cost to you but with great benefit to MCCT.
 
Travelers and Social Butterflies Website: Book through http://ytbtravel.com/mcctampaor go to www.mcctampa.com and click on "travel." Either way, making travel arrangements (air, sea, land), sending flowers, buying theater and other event tickets benefits MCCT through commissions.
 
Recycling: The Living Green Ministry can use your help with greening MCCT while raising money from recyclables. Bring in newspapers (complete with slicks),cardboard, phone books, magazines, basically anything paper that tears. Aluminum cans (soda/beer), printer cartridges, cell phones (no chargers) and junk vehicles. Please recycle your plastic bottles at home at your curbside. LETS' KEEP IT GREEN!! and greener $$$$$$$$$
 
Surf the Web at www.goodsearch.com and MCCT receives one cent for every search.  What could be easier and more helpful? It's the search that keeps on giving.  How about getting a surfing team together that raises $20 each month?  How about challenging others to do the same?
 
Shop online at www.iGive.com and more free $$$ comes back to MCCT.
 
Recurring Credit Card Donations
We are now able to offer automatic debit withdraws for tithes and offerings. These forms are available on the table in the lobby. Once you have completed the form, the church office will process your information and you will receive a confirmation of when the first payment will be processed.  You may choose what day of the month you would like the withdraw to occur and you may cancel recurring donations at any time; however, we ask that you notify us 10 days prior to the date of your next donations so that we can process your cancellation in a timely manner.  If you have any questions concerning this process, please feel free to talk with a member of the Board of Directors or contact the church office.
The church office can also process one time donations from credit cards.  If you would like to make a one time gift, please see the church office for the one time authorization form.  Your gifts and offerings have a direct impact in the life of MCC Tampa and continue to make a difference in our church and our community. Thank You!
 
To learn more about what is happening in the MCC Fellowship, visit their Website at:
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