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MIDWEEK MEMO
The weekly e-newsletter of FirstCoast MCC
August 22, 2017
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FirstCoast MCC is a Christian church
celebrating God's unconditional love for all people.
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ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS
Deadline to order - August 27th
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It's time to place your order for our Limited Time Only
Celebrating FirstCoast MCC's 20 Year Journey
shirts
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To the left is the art work that is going on the full front of the t-shirts and on the front left side of the polos.
Shirts are all black. Both 50% cotton / 50% polyester pre-shrunk Jerzee brand
T-shirt Sizes / Donations:
Children/Youth $10
Adults $15
Polos - Adults $20
There will be a sign up sheet at the table in the back of the Sanctuary through Sunday, August 27, to place orders.
Payment, which is required when you pick up the shirt, can be made by cash, check or credit card. See Mari with any questions or if you wish to order your shirt via email, click the graphic.
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POTLUCK LUNCH
Bring a Friend!
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Sign up to bring a dish
for the potluck - bring your
friends and family!
Sunday, September 17th
Old Time Southern Jubilee & Picnic
10:30am - 4:30pm
For more information, please call/text Mary Ann Bongiorno - 904-710-8699 or email Gwen Templeton by clicking on the graphic.
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Remember our church when you're out among all the back-to-school sales! Office Max/Depot has colored paper
(you pay $6, but get $5.99 in rewards back)
and white paper
(you pay $11, but get $10 in rewards back)
on sale right now. They also have several items for 1 cent! We appreciate any paper, pencils, or pens you might
bring us.
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NEW MEMBERS' CLASS
September 10, 2017
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This is your chance to join FirstCoast MCC as a member in time to vote for our new Pastor! Attendance does not obligate you to join, but it is required if you'd like to become a member some day. Join Mari and Elizabeth to learn about our church and our denomination. Please sign up so that we can prepare enough lunch and materials. Click the graphic to sign up or sign up on the clipboard at worship.
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CRUISE
Earn $$ for FirstCoast MCC
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SunCoast Cathedral MCC is cruising, and if you book a cruise and mention us, FirstCoast MCC receives $50! The cruise is May 12-17, 2018. It is round trip from Tampa and includes Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan) and Cozumel. Grab a flyer at church, or click the photograph to check it out.
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A SAFE SPACE TO SPEAK UP AND LISTEN
September 2, 1-3pm
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We are offering a safe space to speak up about racism and hate. Jackie will lead us through the MCC resources available. You'll learn about MCC's core values, find out about sample letters to the editor, quotes, talking points and more. ALL are welcome! For additional info, click the graphic to email Jackie.
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GLBT COMMUNITY POTLUCK
September 16, 7pm
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All are welcome at the monthly potluck. Just bring a dish to share.
Hosts: Scott and Jake
3831 Palm Street
St Augustine, FL 32084
904.305.7833 - Jake
904.305.1369 - Scott
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20th ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS
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The 20th Anniversary Committee is looking for sponsors to offset the cost of our celebration. Any amount, small or large will help us with items like a bounce house for the kids, decorations, and much more!
See Mary Ann for details - or just click the graphic.
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The symbol to the left is found on many grocery products. We are still collecting Box Tops for Eli's school in Palatka - Kelly Smith Elementary School - so that they can purchase computers! Bring in your Box Tops any time and place them in the container on the Welcome Table in the hall. For more info, click on the graphic.
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NEW WEBSITE
Miss a sermon?
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We've overhauled our website and we'd love to have you check it out. You'll find the complete pastoral search packet, all PSC updates, our calendar, a list of events, sermons, cute photos of our kids, and so much more! Click the graphic to check it out.
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Have you checked out our Adopt-A-Bill wall in the hallway lately? Mari has broken down most of our bills into smaller payments, and updates it regularly. As you are able, you may choose to "adopt" one - over and above your regular giving.
Questions? Click the graphic to email Mari.
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"Your use of money shows what you think of God."
From: FC MCC Stewardship Team
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PASTORAL SEARCH UPDATE
From July 30, 2017
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Click the "update" graphic for the latest from our Pastoral Search Committee! The Pastoral Search Committee is working hard as they wait for applications.
Questions? Email the team at:
FCMCCPSC@gmail.com
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FRIENDS IN THE WOODS
Needs
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Specific needs:
2 tents -- 2 camp stoves
Ongoing needs:
propane
bug spray
soup
canned meat
shampoo
dog & cat food
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SEND A CARD
Ellen -- Karla -- Mike
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Ellen moved to Georgia following Marianne's death. She's now having some struggles and could use some encouragement.
Ellen Graber
1251 Airport Road, Sylvania, GA 30467
Karla is back at school and will be starting her internship. She would love to hear from you.
Karla Amburgey
Newman Residence
824 SW "A" Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Mike is doing better following his terrible auto accident, but he still has an enormous amount of healing and rehab to go, with the end result still unknown.
Mike Insalaca
133 Griffin Way, Canton, GA 30115
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"Honoring the Spirit Within Us"
November 1-5, 2017
Church of the Trinity MCC Sarasota, FL
There is a great line up at the conference - plus a concert on Saturday night!
Earlybird deadline - October 1st.
Click on the graphic
for more information.
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Help is needed for our Carpool Ministry. If you are willing to help folks get to/from our campus, please contact Dean at 904-669-8965 or email
dean.heaton.ii@gmail.com
(click graphic).
We currently have a need for a permanent ride for someone very close by to our campus. Click the graphic to reach Dean.
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MOTOR HOME FOR SALE
See Linda
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2000 Four Winds - 24'
Sleeps 6
Totally self contained
Chevy Vortex chassis
low mileage
$14,900
Linda Smith - 386-244-4846
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LOOKING FOR ROOM/HOUSE
In St. Augustine
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Peter visited our church once, and is looking to relocate to St. Augustine. He is looking for a small house or room in the $500-$550 range. He doesn't mind kids or animals.
Contact Peter at: pg0731@aol.com
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ROOM FOR RENT
In St. Augustine
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Large master bedroom, on suite bathroom with garden tub, wet closet with walk in shower, dual sinks. Lots of natural light. $650/mo utilities included. No pets, no smoking. Single female wanted. Minutes to 95, Flagler hospital and beaches.
Contact Dina: 904 377-1713
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ROOM FOR RENT
In Palm Coast
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This woman comes highly recommended by Chris Haney.
Master Bedroom & bath
Separate entrance
Access to racquet & swim club
House privileges
Utilities included. $500 month
Lee - 386-225-0679
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PAUSE FOR PRAYER
Wednesdays, 9am
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Our denomination has called for us all to pray at 9am on Wednesdays. They are sending our weekly prayers which we will share as part of our Prayer Team newsletter. If you'd like to participate, click the graphic to email Elizabeth and be added to the list.
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We are ordering wooden name tags for anyone who would like one! For $6 we will get you a tag with either a magnet or pin back. See Elizabeth for details or
click the graphic
to sign up.
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MCC PRAYERPAGE
One-Click-Sign-Up
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Sign up for our PrayerPage newsletter that is distribution once a week and as needed. Just click on the graphic and let Elizabeth know you would like to receive our prayer list. It's a great way to keep up with your Faith Family.
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Sunday, August 27th, 10:30am
12th Sunday after Pentecost
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Sermon:
Many and One
By: Kathy Heiser-Waite
Exodus 1:8-2:10
Romans 12:1-8
Sept. 3 - Jackie Gascho
Sept. 10 - Lisa Walters
Sept. 17 - Connie Keatley-Miller
Sept. 24 - Rev. Catherine Dearlove
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ABUNDANCE REPORT
August 20th ATTENDANCE - 69 (including 6 children!)
August 20th REGULAR OFFERING - $1,155
Week of August 14-20 - PROGRAMS
POD Group Meetings - 25
Praise Band Rehearsal - 4
Jaguar Concession Volunteers - 3
Board Meeting - 25
Pastoral Search Committee Meeting - 6
TOTAL Worship + Programs - 132
ADDITIONAL INCOME - Budgeted Items
Building Fund - $700
Jag Concession Volunteer Tips - $44
ADDITIONAL INCOME - Non-Budgeted Items
Life Line Hat - $12
Name Tags - $12
20th Anniversary Sponsor Donations - $84
20th Anniversary Shirts - $250
Rainbow POD Outreach - $87
2017 Weekly Budgeted Amount $2,750
Offering + Additional Income - $1,899
August Weekly Average (so far)
- $3,506
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FirstCoast Metropolitan
Community Church
www.FirstCoastMCC.org
904-824-2802
2915 CR 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084
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