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MIDWEEK MEMO The weekly e-newsletter of FirstCoast MCC September 7, 2018

FirstCoast MCC is a Christian church celebrating God's unconditional love for all people.

CREATION SERMON SERIES 4 parts - September 2-23 Join us for another wonderful sermon series! Rev. Brendan is preaching about creation in four parts - Earth, Humanity, Sky, Mountains. Click the photo to visit our website.

FARM SHARE FOOD THIS SATURDAY FREE fresh meats, fruits, veggies, boxed and canned goods. Fr ee food for those in need - pass the word! Go to Webster Elementary (near our church) from 9am to noon. Farm Share is an equal opportunity provider. Click the graphic for more info on Farm Share.

LIFE LINE SCREENING Friday, September 14th Life Line screens for risk of stroke, cardiovascular disease, and other chronic conditions. The screening will be in our sanctuary - how convenient is that? Even better - we have some complimentary screenings for anyone who needs them. See Elizabeth for details. Click the graphic to register and receive a $10 discount or call 888-814-0416.

DOG BONES Our Pride Project Each year we distribute dog bones with the church's card attached at the Pride Parade. Please bring a box - any size - as you are able. The Rainbow POD will do the rest.

JAX PRIDE We're forming a team! We are looking for a team of 8-10 folks willing to serve on our Jacksonville Pride PARADE & FESTIVAL Team. Please see Mari or Elizabeth for more information or to volunteer. Click the photo for more information.

NEW ABILITY MINISTRY September 19th, 2pm The New Ability Ministry will be working on several projects at their next meeting on Wednesday, September 19th. Come join the fellowship and love at Lydia's home, but let her know you will be attending. 301 Papaya Avenue, St. Aug, 32095. RSVP - 904-501-0280 or lydwil7@gmail.com

ONGOING NEEDS There are a few items we need on an ongoing basis. Thanks to YOU we don't often have to buy them. If you are able, bring these any time: white copy paper toilet paper paper towels THANK YOU so much for thinking of us!

CAMERA FOR SALE Pass the word We are selling a terrific camera with extra lenses, bag, filters, etc. The camera did not fulfill the church's needs, and has hardly been used (just tried out). It is a Canon EOS Rebel 4 Lens Best Value Kit (18-55 mm IS II + 75-300 mm). List Price: $1,160; Asking Price: $475.00 Click the photo for more information.

FRIENDS IN THE WOODS "Homeless" Ministry We still meet our Friends In The Woods monthly, and this month they had a couple of extra needs. a radio (with battery and plug) propane camping lanterns For our regular bags we need: bug spray jelly (no glass please) Click on the graphic to contact Sam for details.

NEW MUSIC SEASON 1st & 3rd Tuesdays We, the people, are wired for worship, just like David. As the picture shows, sometimes we just need to plug in to realize it rather standing with our wires in our hand. Your music department has checked its connection and is ready to move forward in bringing you a worship experience every week. Now is the time for you to pray about whether God is tapping you on the shoulder to bring something to the experience. Do you play an instrument? Do you love to dance? Do you sing? Do you want to learn how to play the chimes? Do you like to write? Kathy would love to hear from you. Click the graphic to contact Kathy, our Music Director, for details.

T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Deadline - October 14th Life Line Retreats is conducting a contest to create the shirt design for their 2019 retreat. The winner will attend the retreat for FREE. The guidelines are simple: 1 - you're designing the back 2 - maximum 4 colors 3 - deadline October 14 4 - judging October 21 by congregation Click the graphic to contact Mari with questions.

OUR GIVING Our God is an extravagant God; all we have to do is look around us and see this is true. FirstCoast MCC is a reflection of the seeds sown in love, hope and faith many years ago. The giving of our tithes and offerings each week helps to ensure the heartbeat of this ministry continues to be felt not just in our church, but also in the communities we are called to serve. This is our way of sowing seeds of Jesus’ love, hope, and promise of new and renewed life now and in the future. Let us sow more seeds and worship God through our giving. CLICK the graphic to donate on our website.

WHEN YOU'RE AWAY Miss a Sunday? You can still stay connected! Audio recordings of our sermons are posted on our website - listen at your convenience. You can also continue your giving commitment - online, snail mail, or online bill pay. Pick up mailing envelopes from us, click the button at the bottom of this email, or click the graphic to email Mari.

NETWORK GATHERING October 26-26 - MCC of the Palm Beaches Our Network is gathering at MCC of the Palm Beaches, and YOU'RE invited! Save the date and watch this space for details. Click the graphic for more information from Elizabeth.

LIFE LINE RETREATS May 17-19, 2019 We've nailed down the next retreat - May 17-19, 2019 at Retreat at Silver Springs facility (near Ocala). Registration forms will be available September 23rd. Join us September 23rd after worship for a sneak preview!

MCC LAST FRONTIER They livestream on Facebook! MCC Last Frontier in Anchorage, Alaska is our partner church. Their worship service is at 3pm (7pm our time), so check them out on Facebook. If you "attend online", please "share" it to your page to let others know about their service. Watch this space for details or see Elizabeth or Angie to volunteer to assist as we get to know each other. (Click the graphic for their website and/or look for them on Facebook.)

MOWING HELP NEEDED Ongoing need If you've never ridden a riding mower, here's your chance to share the FUN! We are trying to get some mowing done in between the showers, and we need your help. Let us know when you're available, and we'll work with your schedule. Please give Alec a call: 904-392-5072

MCC SOCIALS 3rd Fridays, 7pm Our monthly social are open to all! TENTATIVE schedule: September – FALL FIELD DAY (outdoor games) October – KARAOKE WITH GWEN November – MOVIE NIGHT December – DANCE

UFMCC GENERAL CONFERENCE July 1-5, 2019 The hotel is now accepting reservations - ONLINE ONLY! Join us in Orlando for MCC's International General Conference. Registration is also open. If you're 65 or over, you have until 2019 when the price increases. Click the graphic for more information.

MCC GIVING TREE Check the tree at the door as you come and go - our info changes. Right now you'll find: T-Shirt Contest Info The September calendar A list of items we recycle Tee Shirt Contest Guidelines Ongoing Needs

COLOGNES & PERFUMES Our church community is comprised of a diverse group of people, many of whom live with allergies. Among the many possible allergen triggers are pets, aromatic scents, perfumes and colognes. Unfortunately, it is often impossible to "see" allergies until an allergic reaction occurs. We can, however, do all we can to minimize or alleviate as many of the known triggers as possible.    In an effort to keep and maintain an allergy-free environment, we respectfully ask you to keep this in mind when you are planning to come to the church for worship or other activities held at the church. Let us strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for all, including those with unseen allergies. THANK YOU!

SUPPORT LGBTQ BUSINESSES Open Doors is a project of the Equality Florida Institute and Hispanic Federation. It is dedicated to securing full equality for Florida's lesbian, Gay, bisexual, and transgender community. Click on the graphic to check it out.

PHOTO PERMISSION Please ask before posting any photos on Facebook. Please don't assume that everyone participating in service is ok with it.

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION 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.

TABS FROM YOUR CANS It's summer and Couren isn't collecting tabs from soda/beer cans any more, but if you bring them in, we'll recycle them! Bring yours any time and put them in the can on the Welcome Table.

ADOPT-A-BILL 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. Check out the list in the hallway. Questions? Click the graphic to email Mari.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE Keep up with what's going on - our calendar, a list of events, sermons, cute photos of our kids, and so much more! Click the graphic to check it out.

STEWARDSHIP MOMENT FirstCoast MCC wants to extend its great appreciation for those of you who give up your time to work the concession stands at the games and events in Jacksonville. From: FC MCC Stewardship Team

CARPOOL NEEDS YOU 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).

PAUSE FOR PRAYER Wednesdays, 9am 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.

FOR SALE Angie is selling some furniture. A chair, king size bed, and a queen size bed. Please contact her for more information: (305) 394-7029 or click on the photo to email her.

NAME TAGS 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.

MCC PRAYERPAGE One-Click-Sign-Up 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.

ABUNDANCE REPORT September 2nd ATTENDANCE - 49 (including 1 children) September 2nd REGULAR OFFERING - $7,769.50 Week of August 27-September 2 - PROGRAMS  POD Group Meetings - 31 Breakfast Social - 6 Band Rehearsal - 4 Concert Concession Volunteers - 3 TOTAL Worship + Programs - 93 ADDITIONAL INCOME - Budgeted Items Adopt-A-Bill - $175 Storage Donation - $75 ADDITIONAL INCOME - Non-Budgeted Tabitha's Tasks - $10 Name Tag - $6 2018 Weekly Budgeted Amount - $2,856 Offering + Additional Income - $7,945 September Weekly Average (so far) - $7,945 YTD Interfund Loan Transfer - $10,592

FirstCoast Metropolitan Community Church Rev. Brendan Boone, Senior Pastor www.FirstCoastMCC.org 904-824-2802 2915 CR 214, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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