Weekly Newsletter - April 13, 2024

April 13, 2024

Worship Service - Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 11:00 a.m.

Dear Family & Friends,,

It was my great honor this week to officiate the funeral service for our brother Dan Nelson. As most of you know, Dan was a long-time member of Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, and he will be missed dearly by all of us. Dan's memory will be forever in our hearts and minds. The love he showed to others was amazing; he truly lived a life of showing God's love for us by showing that love in how he lived his life. His dedication to his church is one of the things we will all remember. See below for details of an upcoming service to remember Dan Nelson.

This Sunday, we examine why we need to come to church and worship. The title of my message this week is "I'm not here to entertain you!" Is Sunday worship really meant to be a big production like you're going to the theater or some musical concert? Why did the early Christians come together? How did they worship? I invite you to church this Sunday as we explore what the bible has to teach us about gathering as believers. You may find a whole new purpose in coming to church.

Last week, the church membership voted to be lay lead for the time being now that Rev Tory has departed. Worship continues each Sunday at 11:00 a.m.; please join us!

With warmest regards and blessings,

David Huibregtse

Moderator

Act Chapter 2: 36-47

“Therefore, let the whole House of Israel know beyond any doubt that God made this Jesus—whom you crucified—both Messiah and Sovereign.” When they heard this, they were deeply shaken. They asked Peter and the other disciples, “What are we to do?” Peter replied, “You must repent and be baptized, each one of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah, that your sins may be forgiven; then you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. It was to you and your children that the promise was made, and to all those still far off whom our God calls.” In support of his testimony, Peter used many other arguments and kept saying, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation!” They were convinced by his arguments, and they accepted what he said and were baptized. That very day about three thousand were added to the number of those converted. They devoted themselves to the apostles’ instructions and the communal life, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. A reverent fear overtook them all, for many wonders and signs were being performed by the apostles. Those who believed lived together, shared all things in common; they would sell their property and goods, sharing the proceeds with one another as each had need. They met in the Temple and they broke bread together in their homes every day. With joyful and sincere hearts they took their meals in common, praising God and winning the approval of all the people. Day by day, God added to their number those who were being saved.

Dan Nelson

Remembrance Service

May 5, 2024

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