{"id":7270,"date":"2024-09-07T13:36:05","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T18:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7270"},"modified":"2024-10-05T15:03:40","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T20:03:40","slug":"sept-8-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7270","title":{"rendered":"Sept 8, 2024 – CHANGES!"},"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) <\/a>
\nFirst Reading ~ Mark 7:24-30
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from Rev. Molly Phinney Baskette in
\n\u201cHow to Begin When Your World is Ending: A Spiritual Field Guide to Joy Despite Everything\u201d.<\/strong>
\nCHANGES <\/em>
\nRev Emma Chattin – Preaching
\nJoin us this Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page. <\/em><\/small><\/p>\n

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\nMCC NoVA – celebrating 43 Years of Pride in Fairfax – April 2024! <\/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

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CAKE SUNDAY! THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH!<\/strong>
\n
\nIf you have a Birthday during the month
\nlet us celebrate with you on the First Sunday!
\nBig Thanks to Genevieve and the Cake Team!<\/p>\n

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Homeless Ministry Service <\/strong>
\n
\nIf you are looking for an active way to serve the community, look no further! Join us at our monthly feeding of the homeless on Sunday, October 6. Our first meet up location is at the Home Depot on Blenheim Blvd at 7:45am. Our second stop is just down the street at Christ and St Luke\u2019s church. Both are in Fairfax. We can always use extra hands!
\nContact Dale Bradshaw<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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While 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 also actively contribute by physically assisting with the feeding of the homeless in Fairfax City, as well as helping to provide for their other needs, thanks to Team Leaders: Dale & Lee … and perhaps you? Volunteers welcome!<\/p>\n

HOMELESS MINISTRY NEEDS:<\/strong>
\nBottled Water, Applesauce Cups, Soft Granola bars, Small juice cartons, Feminine Toiletries, Toilet paper, Tooth brushes, Tooth paste, Socks, Wash Cloths, etc.
\nPlease bring these items to the church by the end of this month so they can be distributed Sunday Oct 6th.
\nIf you would like to volunteer to help support this monthly work, please contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a> with Homeless Ministry in the Subject Line.<\/p>\n

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The week In and Around our Community – Looked like THIS! <\/strong>
\n<\/a> Sept 1st
\n<\/a> Aug 25th
\n<\/a> and Aug 18th<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Men’s Ministry Group: Inclusive Group for Masculine Folks! <\/strong>
\nMeets the 3rd Sunday of every Month – Next meeting will be Sunday: Sept 15th, 2024
\n Additional Info HERE <\/a>
\nFor More Info Drop Frank Vance an e\/mail<\/a><\/p>\n

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M.E.E.T Group: Meeting, Entertainment, Event Team!<\/strong>
\nGot ideas … about getting people together to do things? Got the energy to make those things happen? Then this is the Team for you! M.E.E.T (Meeting, Entertainment,Event Team). News about Upcoming Social Events Coming Soon.
\nFor more info contact Dale Bradshaw<\/a>, Congregational Care Minister and M.E.E.T. Lead.<\/em><\/p>\n

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MCC NoVA PRAYER AND CARE<\/strong>
\nRev. 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 Rev. Emma with CARE REQUEST in the subject line<\/a>. 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

Facility Care <\/strong>
\nSeeking supportive volunteers to assist with cleaning, upkeep, facility matters, and building maintenance.
\nIf interested in any of these opportunities, please contact RevEmmaChattin@gmail.com<\/a><\/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? Please Drop Rev. Emma an e\/mail!<\/a> <\/p>\n

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! <\/strong>
\nEspecially in times such as these when we feel needed more than ever before, we are grateful for your continued support!
\nIt is only through your generosity and faithfulness that we are able to continue our ministry and tend to our community building while building community! We ask for your continued prayers. <\/p>\n

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Bring a Friend to Church!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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