As we have started our time of transition, we are trusting in the knowledge that God has great things in store for us! Here at MCC, I believe the best is yet to be.
One of those great things, will happen on Sunday, July 26th. During worship, on that Sunday, our Provisional Pastoral Candidate, Rev. Patrick Rogers, will be with us.
Rev. Patrick Rogers' experience includes being a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)/Consultant and began his journey with Metropolitan Community Church eight years ago as the Executive Director for the Sunshine Cathedral MCC in Fort Lauderdale.
Patrick was then called to pastoral ministry and obtained his Master in Divinity degree from Pacific School of Regligion (PSR) in Berkeley, California. Patrick was twice awarded PSR's Rev. Troy Perry Scholarship and was the PSR Student Representative for their Board of Trustee's Finance Committee.
He also completed Clinical Pastoral Education/training as a Hospice Chaplian and is a facilitator for MCC's Creating a Life that Matters (CLM) program.
Patrick presents workshops regarding stewardship and spiritual practices for MCC regional conferences and local churches. His stewardship workshop is titled Stewardship the Jesus Way. He most recently completed a 21 month Interim Pastor appointment with MCC of Topeka.
You will not want to miss this opportunity to experience his ministry. Following the worship service, there will be a potluck dinner, enabling all who wish to fellowship with Rev. Patrick. We are asking for donations of side dishes and desserts for potluck dinner.
Now, let's move onto Social Events!
This Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm, the music ministry will be hosting MCCPB Idol. This will be an evening of entertainment like no other. This event will feature many different types of musical acts, both secular and inspirational, and you will want to attend. The event will be a fundraiser, similar to the TV show, where someone where at the end of the night, one act will be crowned MCCPB Idol 2009 thanks to YOU! Votes will be cast by your money. The person with the most money in their ballot box will win! So, come on out for an evening of FUN-draising and bring your check books! All proceeds will support MCCPB's Music Ministry!
Do you like to play Bingo? On Saturday, August 15th, at 7:00pm, we will host an evening of Tacky Tourist Bingo and Ice Cream. Bring your favorite ice cream topping and come dressed as a tacky tourist! There will be many prizes to be won, and the more Bingo cards you have, the more chance you have to win!
On Friday, August 21st at 7:00pm, we are welcoming back Jade Esteban Estrada, to perform his one-man show, ICONS: The Lesbian and Gay History of the World, Vol. 3. The performance will be no charge, however, a free-will love offering will be taken. For more information on Jade Esteban Estrada and this one-man show, you can visit his website at www.getjaded.com.
Lastly, I ask for your continued prayers for our church and it's leaders, as transition into this season full of life and newness. Remember this one thing; as our church sign has said for a few weeks now: Patience is trusting in God's timing!
MCC, the best is yet to be!
