{"id":6875,"date":"2024-01-19T17:10:22","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T22:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6875"},"modified":"2024-01-21T08:34:35","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T13:34:35","slug":"sunday-jan-21-2024-epiphany-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=6875","title":{"rendered":"Sunday Jan 21, 2024 \u2013 Epiphany 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our 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 ~ Mark 1:14-20
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from Sister Macrina Wiederkehr in \u201dA Tree Full of Angels: Seeing the Holy in the Ordinary\u201d <\/a>
\nRev Emma Chattin Preaching<\/strong>
\nFollowing Yonder Star: Epiphany III – The Journey of The First Disciples
\nFollowing a calling often means leaving everything you know for the adventure of a lifetime.
\n<\/em><\/p>\n

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\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

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\nBring a Friend to Church!
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The week In and Around our Community <\/strong>
\n Looks Like THIS Jan 14th,
\nand looks Like THIS Jan 7th <\/em>!<\/p>\n

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New Members\/Seeker group is Forming <\/strong>
\nThere will be a New Members\/Seekers Group forming in the weeks ahead! \ud83d\ude42 If you want to join the community that God is building here, or if you just want to know more about this community (our denomination, how we were formed, and the journey we are on), please email RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com with New Member\/Seeker in the subject line.<\/a> <\/p>\n

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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

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VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n

Homeless Ministry: Feed The Homeless of Fairfax Virginia! Sunday Feb 7th<\/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, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Wash Cloths, SOCKS, etc.
\nPlease bring these items to the church by the end of January so they can be distributed Sunday February 4th.
\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

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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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We are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into the future –
\na future with deep needs and boundless possibilities!
\nBlessings and Thank You! <\/p>\n

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