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The Lenten Season Continues The Season of Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, is devoted to the observance and intensive study of The Passion of Christ, culminating with the happenings of Holy Week and Good Friday, in the death and burial of Christ. The length of the Lenten Season is 40 days, six weeks prior to Easter, and not including Sundays because the represent the Resurrection. Lent begins on February 22, 2012 and ends on April 7, 2012, which is the day before Easter. In most churches, the decorations are purple, the royal color, to prepare for the King. Lent is the season of soul-searching and repentance. It is the season for reflection and taking stock of our lives. By observing the 40 days of Lent, the individual Christian imitates Jesus’ withdrawal into the wilderness for 40 days. The purpose of Lent is to prepare the believer through Prayer, Penitence, Giving and Self-Denial. This is what Christ did in the wilderness and it is a time that we can exhibit our walk with Him by following His example.
Tree of Hope Memorial and Legacy Program
Metropolitan Community Church members, friends and supporters of Metropolitan Community Church are invited to become a part of the TREE OF HOPE! Our journey begins Sunday, October 23, 2011 and will conclude on October 21, 2012. All donations may be made during this 12-month period.
The TREE OF HOPE is a large, magnificent expanding sculpture that will be mounted and predominantly displayed on the wall of our Sanctuary. As a special acknowledgement exhibit, it represents the caring, thoughtfulness and generosity of the many who will choose to contribute to the rich history of our faith community. Donations may be given in your name, in honor of a loved one or represent the legacy of your family. Donors or groups of donors may elect an appropriate tribute or memorial which is then mounted and permanently displayed as an integral part of our TREE OF HOPE: MEMORIAL and LEGACY TREE for generations to come. Your gifts will be applied towards our goal of eradicating our mortgage debt. The Habari Gani Ministry members will gladly provide you with information for a Commitment Packet or you may call our Office at 773-536-2046 on Tuesday/Thursday from 9:30am to 2:00 pm or Wednesday/Friday from 9:30am to 4:00 pm. *The thermometer captures actual donations and pledges.
We Support Our Troops If there are any members of your family currently serving in the United States Military, we would like to know. Please contact the Church Administrative Office at 773.536.2046 or at metcc1920@sbcglobal.net and give us their names. Their names will be added to our Prayer List. Our prayers will be with them until they are all home.
We Celebrated Our 91st Anniversary! Now We Celebrate Our Future!!!!!! On October 23, 2011, the Metropolitan Community Church celebrated 91 years of worship, leadership and service to the Chicago’s Bronzeville Community. The celebration recognized the valuable contributions that the church has made to the Chicago Bronzeville community since September 27, 1920. We are so excited about our rich history that our new focus will be to celebrate our youth and to provide a comfortable place of worship for our future generations. Please click here to assist us in providing a place of worship for our future generations.
*Need to Contact the Pastor?* Click on the “Pastor’s Welcome” on the Website’s Home Page* and click on the “Send Email” link* *Or,* send an email to: Pastor@metropolitancc1920.org Your message will be sent directly to Pastor Perry for his response.
Updates to Church Ministries In 2011, new and tenured servant leaders have committed and recommitted themselves to work toward the goals of our ministry and its 2011 theme. Our servant leaders, new and tenured, will embrace: Spiritual Development, Stewardship, Outreach, Service, and Accountability. CLICK HERE TO VIEW CHANGES TO OUR MINISTRIES AS THEY OCCUR.
An Hour of Power with God/Article The Prayer Ministry will hold the MCC "An Hour of Power with God" every third Wednesday of each month from 6:00pm to 6:55pm. God wants to do extraordinary things in and through His people, so join us as we continue to Seek God's Kingdom in 2012. The Prayer Ministry will provide prayer articles and/or prayers on a monthly basis. Click here to view the "Prayer Article" for February 2012.
*Metropolitan Community Church Newsletter* The Metropolitan Community Church Newsletter, the “The Shining Light.” has been updated. The newsletter keeps our faith community, our community and our visitors informed of activities and events in the Bronzeville community. Click here to view the current issue.
MCC Media Page The MCC Media Page has been updated. The page contains songs from the Sanctuary Choir in addition to a new Sermon from Pastor Perry. CLICK HERE TO HEAR OR DOWNLOAD SONGS AND NEW SERMONS ONTO YOUR COMPUTER OR MEDIA PLAYER.
Emergency Food Box Distribution MCC is an official distribution site for the Emergency Food Box Program. The box of non-perishable food products should provide food for 3-4 days. FYI: Food boxes will be distributed on the 3rd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.