Today I was looking at the activities and events scheduled for the next Quarter and we have some exciting things coming our way. It's easy to get too busy during the holidays and miss out on the some of the greatest gifts God has placed right around us.
One of the many things we will do this Sunday is consider our holiday pace. We have a short video that will challenge us to slow down the pace this Christmas. In preparation why don't you take a deep breath...yes, right now....and then let it out slowly. Do that a few times and then be sure to add church to your busy schedule this week. I'll be preaching on one of my favorite subjects...the return of Jesus.
We'll be working on the grounds Saturday so stop by and lend a hand. It's a great way to get to know people. And as you give back some of your time and talent, our building and grounds become even more beautiful. To God be the glory! And thanks to everyone else.
November 13, 2007
Disregard Appeal for Christmas Cards
Thanks to Ralph, I now know this is not a good idea!
Sandy
IT WAS A NICE THOUGHT BUT THE TERRORISTS IN OUR MIDST MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE....
Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001.
This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages.
Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into any post office collection box will not be delivered.
Click the link for more info.
http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=24&
Sandy
IT WAS A NICE THOUGHT BUT THE TERRORISTS IN OUR MIDST MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE....
Walter Reed Army Medical Center officials want to remind those individuals who want to show their appreciation through mail to include packages, letters, and holiday cards addressed to 'Any Wounded Soldier' or 'A Recovering American Soldier' that Walter Reed cannot accept these packages in support of the decision by then Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Transportation Policy in 2001.
This decision was made to ensure the safety and well being of patients and staff at medical centers throughout the Department of Defense.In addition, the U.S. Postal Service is no longer accepting "Any Service Member" or "A Recovering American Soldier" letters or packages.
Mail to "Any Service Member" that is deposited into any post office collection box will not be delivered.
Click the link for more info.
http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/Lists/WRNews/DispForm.aspx?Id=24&
November 12, 2007
Happy Veteran's Day!
It was a joy yesterday to acknowledge the Vet's among us with our annual slide show. Thank God, we ask...we tell...and we show. Yesterday we also had all Vet's and Active Duty to stand so we could thank them. Folks were surprised at the number of military among us. How wonderful it is that people no longer have to fear attending church. I can remember the days when that was not true.
In case you missed it, here is a simple and inexpensive way we can all say thanks to those who are wounded and in the hospital right now. Let's do it.
Subject: A great Christmas card idea
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include
a card to the following:
A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Happy Veteran's Day!
Sandy
In case you missed it, here is a simple and inexpensive way we can all say thanks to those who are wounded and in the hospital right now. Let's do it.
Subject: A great Christmas card idea
When you are making out your Christmas card list this year, please include
a card to the following:
A Recovering American soldier
c/o Walter Reed Army Medical Center
6900 Georgia Avenue,NW
Washington,D.C. 20307-5001
Happy Veteran's Day!
Sandy
November 9, 2007
A More Excellent Way
How exciting it is that we're going to change how we celebrate Christmas and make it less about us and more about sharing Jesus. If you weren't at church last Sunday, be sure to visit
www.adventconspiracy.org
so you can get excited too. What an opportunity to come together as the Body of Christ and change the world. Rather than dreading the stress of the upcoming holidays, I am looking forward to joy we are about to bring to the world.
Each Sunday we will learn more and more of how we are going to be part of a miracle this Christmas. So SYS
www.adventconspiracy.org
so you can get excited too. What an opportunity to come together as the Body of Christ and change the world. Rather than dreading the stress of the upcoming holidays, I am looking forward to joy we are about to bring to the world.
Each Sunday we will learn more and more of how we are going to be part of a miracle this Christmas. So SYS
November 5, 2007
So What Do You Think?
Okay Church, having had the night to think it over...what do you think about being a part of changing the world this Christmas? Let me know your thoughts and feelings.
Have a blessed week!
Have a blessed week!
November 3, 2007
God's Ways Still Surprise Me
Isn't is wonderful when God works in ways greater than we can imagine? The pumpkin patch and the Yard Sale have brought so many new people to our property. Through the kindness and friendliness of those who worked these events, new people will worship with us tomorrow as they have been for the last two or three weeks.
Some are "our people" and they did not even know what MCC is. Some do not go to church anywhere and they're going to give us a try. Some aren't ready to come right now but you can tell they're thinking about it. How interesting it is to hear their stories of watching our building renovation over the last few years. It's as though they know us from driving by everyday.
I sat there Wednesday night and looked around and commented to Bobby, "What an interesting group of people God has gathered here at Holy Cross MCC!" I'm not sure what God is up to but there is more diversity in our church right now than since I have been serving as pastor. Let us be mindful of our new people and show them nothing but the love of Christ. If we do that, this building will not hold the people God will draw to this place.
There's so much going on in the service tomorrow. Birthdays and Anniversaries, Stewardship Campaign, and a seven minute special during the offering. Not to mention exciting announcements. So I'm off to shorten my sermon.
SET YOUR CLOCK BACK!
SYS
Some are "our people" and they did not even know what MCC is. Some do not go to church anywhere and they're going to give us a try. Some aren't ready to come right now but you can tell they're thinking about it. How interesting it is to hear their stories of watching our building renovation over the last few years. It's as though they know us from driving by everyday.
I sat there Wednesday night and looked around and commented to Bobby, "What an interesting group of people God has gathered here at Holy Cross MCC!" I'm not sure what God is up to but there is more diversity in our church right now than since I have been serving as pastor. Let us be mindful of our new people and show them nothing but the love of Christ. If we do that, this building will not hold the people God will draw to this place.
There's so much going on in the service tomorrow. Birthdays and Anniversaries, Stewardship Campaign, and a seven minute special during the offering. Not to mention exciting announcements. So I'm off to shorten my sermon.
SET YOUR CLOCK BACK!
SYS
You Have an Extra Hour
It's that time of the year again. Time to take the fall. So what shall we do with the hour we gain with the time change? Think about it and if you do something special, let me know.
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