{"id":6766,"date":"2023-11-18T13:35:16","date_gmt":"2023-11-18T18:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6766"},"modified":"2023-11-20T15:31:09","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T20:31:09","slug":"sunday-nov-19-2023-thanks-giving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6766","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Nov 19, 2023 – Thanks Giving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sunday Worship is live-streamed at 11AM on the Facebook Events Page of MCC of Northern Virginia.<\/a> Join us In-Person<\/strong> or OnLine.
\nAfterwards, you can watch the archived video of the service here.<\/a>
\n Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings)
\nFirst Reading ~ Matthew 25:14-30
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from Kahlil Gibran in \u201cThe Prophet\u201d, On Giving <\/a>
\nRev Emma Chattin Preaching<\/strong>
\nThanks Giving – Don’t Be a Hidey-hole Person!
\n The more we hold onto things,
\nthe more they have lost their usefulness.<\/em>
\n <\/small>

\nMCC NoVA; celebrating 42 Years of Pride! <\/strong>
\nCelebrating 55 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide!
\nJoin Us at 11AM IN-PERSON or ONLINE for Sunday Morning Worship!<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\n

November 16th, 2023 <\/strong>
\nIn and Around
\nMCC NoVA This Week Looks Like THIS…<\/a> Or (Nov 5th) sometimes we look like THIS!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\n

2023 Stewardship Letter from Vice Moderator <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

MCC NoVA 2024 Stewardship Campaign<\/big><\/strong>
\nMCC of Northern Virginia began its Pledge Campaign Sunday, October 29
\nAs of Sunday Nov 12, we have received:
\n11 Pledges for 2024 for a total of $50,000<\/strong>.
\nIn order to maintain the facility and meet the financial obligations of your church as they currently stand,
\nMCC NoVA needs at least $99,500 for 2024.<\/p>\n

This covers our ministry expenses, office expenses and utilities, our pianist, our part time pastor at 30 hours a week, our three unit facility here in downtown Fairfax as well as its maintenance. It is a testament to our church board that we are able to do so much with that budget! <\/p>\n

\ufeff But we would like to do more! We are needed and called to do more!<\/strong>
\nIf you believe in the existence of affirming churches and denominations, and that they serve as an essential counterpoint to less affirming voices, then supporting their existence is necessary for their future.
\nThis Church is YOUR church.
\nYou are asked to prayerfully consider making a Pledge toward your Church’s operation and mission for 2024.
\nYour Pledge is just that: a hopeful estimate of what you believe you may be able to contribute next year. It’s a forecast, and like any forecast, you can change it at any point based on time and circumstance.<\/p>\n

Your participation in this process is essential and will enable your Church to plan accordingly in preparing a budget for next year.<\/p>\n

2024 Pledge Form <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

MCC NoVA’s Mission is to continue outreach and ministry to marginalized communities, and to be an LGBTIQQA+ Community Center in the Heart of Fairfax City.<\/p>\n

Help us continue to make this real in 2024!
\n on-line giving <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

You may also mail a check directly to the church office:
\n The Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
\n10383 Democracy Lane
\nFairfax, VA 22030<\/strong><\/p>\n

\ufeffWe are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future- a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
\nBlessings and Thank You!<\/p>\n

\n

BUDGET FORUM & CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SCHEDULED<\/strong>
\nThe Board of Directors will be scheduling a Budget Forum on December 3<\/strong> and a Congregational Meeting on December 17.<\/strong> Both will be conducted in the Sanctuary following worship.
\nThe Budget Forum<\/strong> will be an opportunity for the Board to present the 2024 Budget, and for folks to ask questions. At the following meeting, on December 17<\/strong>, the Budget will be voted on by Members. Members and friends are welcome to attend both meetings, however, only Church Members present at the Congregational Meeting will be called upon to vote. If you are unsure of your member status, please contact Rev. Emma<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In addition, on Dec 17 Church Members will be voting on three Church Board Members. The Board terms of Frank Vance, Kate Gilligan, and Vickie Bowman will expire at the end of this year. All have indicated their desire to serve another term, and have completed their application for reelection.<\/p>\n

If you feel called to serve on the Board of Directors, please submit a Letter of Interest and a completed Board Application<\/a> by a href=”mailto:revemmaChattin@gmail.com”>contact Rev. Emma<\/a> no later than Sunday November 19.<\/p>\n

Patti Sparenberg will complete her term of Lay Delegate this year, and the Board is grateful for her service! As a result, Church Members will also be voting on a Lay Delegate and an Alternate Lay Delegate.
\n If you feel called to serve as a Lay Delegate or Alternate, please submit a Letter of Interest by a href=”mailto:revemmaChattin@gmail.com”>contact Rev. Emma<\/a> no later than Sunday November 19.<\/p>\n

\n

MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE<\/strong>
\nThere are special care and prayer needs during this time. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will make use of FaceTime or ZOOM in order to have a time of individual conversation and\/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this.
\nIf you have any special needs or prayer requests, please send them to RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a> with CARE REQUEST in the subject line. Rev. Emma or a Care Minister will respond accordingly in order to have a time of individual conversation and\/or prayer with you. Just ask and we will schedule a time for this. <\/p>\n

\n

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

Homeless Ministry: Feed The Homeless of Fairfax Virginia! Sunday Dec 3rd<\/strong>
\nWhile MCC NoVA has always contributed financially to FACETS, a nonprofit that aims to help meet the needs of those who suffer the effects of poverty and homelessness in Fairfax, we have recently resumed our more active contribution by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City – thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee.
\nHOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:<\/strong>
\nBottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine toiletries, pads & tampons, toilet paper, tooth brushes, tooth paste, wash cloths, etc.
\nPlease bring these items to the church \ufeffby the end of September so they can be distributed Sunday December 3rd.
\nIf you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work,
\nplease contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a> with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.<\/p>\n

\n

<\/p>\n

Worship Participation Invited <\/strong>
\nWe have so many gifted people who participate in worship! And we always seek more folks to draw the circle wider!
\nAre you interested in participating in Worship as an Usher, Communion Prep, Reader, Offering Invitation,
\nor in the Consecration of Communion?
\n Facility Care <\/strong>
\nWe also seek volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, and facility matters.
\nWe want you! Please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a> <\/p>\n

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