{"id":7836,"date":"2025-07-26T14:43:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T19:43:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7836"},"modified":"2025-08-02T14:06:18","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:06:18","slug":"20250727-summer-sermon-series-1-bible-beaches-4-disciples-beach-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mccnova.com\/?p=7836","title":{"rendered":"20250727 \u2013 Summer Sermon Series 1 \u2013 Bible Beaches #4 \u2013 Disciple\u2019s Beach II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our 11AM Sunday Worship is live-streamed on the MCC of Northern Virginia Facebook Page!<\/a> <\/strong>Join us Online or inPerson. Afterwards, you can watch our archived videos on youtube.com\/@MCCNoVA25.<\/a>
\n Order of Worship and readings are here (PDF file with songs and Readings) <\/a>
\nFirst Reading ~ John 21: 1-17, 19b
\nSecond Reading ~ adapted from Leonard Sweet in \u201cFrom Table to Table: Where Community is Found and Identity is Formed\u201d <\/em>
\nKen Williamson – Preaching <\/strong>
\nBeaches of the Bible:
\nDisciple’s BeachII
\n(Grillin’ With Jesus)
\n<\/strong>
\nThe Disciples went back to fishin’.
\nAnd once again on that beach,
\nJesus didn’t say worship me.
\nHe said ‘Follow Me’.<\/p>\n

Following always changes everything. <\/small>
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\n<\/small> MCC NoVA – celebrating 44 Years of Pride in Fairfax! (April 2025)<\/strong>
\nCelebrating 56 years of Metropolitan Community Churches Worldwide! (Oct 2024)
\nJoin us in-Person Sunday at 11 AM-ish at the Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia, or live-streamed on our FaceBook page. <\/em><\/small><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\nJuly 18<\/strong> It was a Conversation with Nico Lang, author of “American Teenager: How Trans Kids are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era”. They delighted the room, providing joy, truth, and hope! Thanks Nico! \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

Speaking of – How Trans Kids Are Surviving…<\/strong>
\nKids in Area Schools Need Your Help!
\nOn July 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights demanded that FCPS and four neighboring districts rescind policies that allow transgender students to use facilities and participate in activities based on their gender identity, sparking urgent concern within our communities. The Office of Civil Rights has threatened that districts must comply within 10 days, or “risk imminent enforcement action, including referral to the U.S. Department of Justice.”
\nWe believe that FCPS will uphold its commitment and continue to stand with every student\u2014because every student\u2019s rights and dignity matter.
\nLet them know you stand with them! <\/p>\n

Remember, personal stories make an impact, so if you have the bandwidth to email your School Board representative please do so. But if you need an ‘easy button’, here it is:
\n Email campaign to FCPS School Board<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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BOOKS TO PRISONS<\/strong>
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\nDC Books To Prisons is a nonprofit located in Washington DC. Each year, they send more than 7,000 book packages to people incarcerated in over 600 prisons in the United States, serving people in state and federal prisons in 34 states. There is a Donate Box in the church entry way. You may also donate in other ways. For details and guidelines regarding what kinds of books are needed, please visit the website: HERE<\/a>
\n\ufeffThanks Kat for organizing and getting these delivered!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Your support makes our community possible.<\/strong>
\n Link for on-line giving via Paypal <\/a>
\nYou may also mail a check directly to the church office:
\nThe Metropolitan Community Church of Northern Virginia
\n10383 Democracy Lane
\nFairfax, VA 22030<\/strong>
\nWe are grateful for your continued generosity as we move forward into a future with deep needs and boundless possibilities for our community!
\nBlessings and Thank You! <\/p>\n

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