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MIDWEEK MEMO The weekly e-newsletter of FirstCoast MCC July 17, 2018

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

SUMMER SERMON SERIES Come Sail Away with us! The second sermon in our Summer Sermon Series was "Drill? What Drill??" . Rev. Brendan told us we must realize and remember: We all have more in common than we realize. We are surrounded by divine opportunities. We are called to BE love! Click the photo to visit our website. Sermons are posted as they become available.

POOL PARTY SOCIAL THIS FRIDAY, July 20th, 7pm Summer FUN in a beautiful pool! Bring your drink and a dish to share to Sandy & Sharon's home, 605 Mary Jane Lane, 32086. Don't forget your bathing suit & towel. ALL are welcome! NOTE: We will all be asked to sign a release in order to protect our hosts.

MULTI-MEDIA TRAINING THIS SUNDAY, July 22 There will be a training session following worship on July 22nd for everyone currently serving on our team, as well as anyone else who would like to help. For more info click the graphic to email Gisselle.

NEW MINISTRY FORMING Meeting Sunday, July 29 Are you retired or disabled and still want to contribute to the life of the church? Meet with Lydia on July 29 th following worship to find out how you can get involved! For more info click the graphic to email Lydia.

HEALING SERVICE Sunday, July 29 We will share a "regular" worship service with a time of special prayers of healing on July 29th. All are welcome as we share prayers of healing of mind, body, spirit.

HAMBINGO FOR MCC July 31, 8pm j Make your reservation and join us as we play bingo to benefit FirstCoast MCC! Invite your friends and family for a night of fun and prizes. PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN RESERVATION: 904-551-2048. Awesome prizes include GIFT CARDS and ORIGINAL ART WORK! Click the graphic to learn more about Hamburger Mary's!

USHER TRAINING Sunday, August 5 We are looking for everyone who would like to usher is not currently doing so. We will have a training and briefing session on August 5th following worship. For more info call Mary Ann 904-710-8699 or click the graphic to email her.

SUMMER VACATION While you're away... Many people travel or get caught up with projects during the summer. 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.

LOOKING AHEAD Save the date - March 22-24, 2019 Our Life Line Retreats Team presents: "Navigating Your Nautical Map". Save the date - March 22-24, 2019 (pending location availability). Watch this space for details.

MCC LAST FRONTIER They livestream on Facebook! FirstCoast MCC has entered into a partnership with an emerging church - MCC Last Frontier in Anchorage, Alaska! 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.)

MCC IN PUERTO RICO 30 homes MCC needs volunteers who are physically able to assist with building 30 homes in Puerto Rico.  Participants must assume their own costs for travel and food. MCC may be able to assist with lodging in nearby cabins where six people can stay in each location. Local congregations will try to assist with the rental of ground transportation. Watch this space for details.

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: July – POOL PARTY (@Sharon/Sandy's) August - BINGO 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.

ANNIVERSARY SHIRTS Limited Edition T-shirts are available (sized M,L,XL,2XL) for $15 each while they last. There will not be any more orders of this unique shirt. See Mari - or click the image to email her.

MCC GIVING TREE Check the tree at the door as you come and go - our info changes. Right now you'll find: Items needed for our (homeless) Friends In The Woods The July calendar A list of items we recycle

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 Some folks don’t get or take the opportunity to come to our church Board meetings and we understand. Board meetings are the best way to know what is going on with our church and how our Stewardship works. 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.

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 July 15th ATTENDANCE - 65 (including 4 children) July 15th REGULAR OFFERING - $3,393 Week of July 9-15 - PROGRAMS  POD Group Meetings - 31 Friends In The Woods ("homeless") - 1 Board Meeting - 25 TOTAL Worship + Programs - 122 ADDITIONAL INCOME - Budgeted Items Adopt-A-Bill - $25 Building Fund - $700 ADDITIONAL INCOME - Non-Budgeted Tabitha's Tasks - $10 Jam Background Check - $15 Rainbow POD Project - $45 2018 Weekly Budgeted Amount - $2,856 Offering + Additional Income - $4,118 July Weekly Average (so far) - $3,367 YTD Interfund Loan Transfer - $8,500

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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