Kathy Hardin, Vice Moderator of our Board will bring Sunday's message -- Walking in the "Son"light.
AISD Partner in Education
Exodus
MCC has become a Partner in Education with the Abilene Independent
School District. Houston Student Achievement Center, a special
education campus, will benefit from both financial and volunteer
contributions.
A Thought..
Lord, in the complex arena of human
relations, help us to make choices on the side of love, not hate; on
the side of inclusion, not exclusion; tolerance, not intolerance. And
as we leave this mountain top, help us to hold on to the spirit of
fellowship and the oneness of our family.
- Rev. Joseph Lowery, from his inaugural benediction, Jan. 20, 2009.
Exodus MCC is living on the "growing edge"; the
edge where we look and consider that leap of faith to extend our
boundaries into the unknown where God calls us. The "growing edge" is
any part of the life of Exodus which holds the potential for increased
abundance, for a new perspective on faith and a deepened spiritual
life. To be on this growing edge is to be aware of the current
vitality, strength, and potential of our church. Behind us is 28 years
of safety, security, growth and success - ground already broken,
cleared and producing fruit. Ahead there is danger of the unknown, but
more importantly there lies the prospect and potential of new frontiers
to cross and new ground to cultivate, plant, tend and harvest.
It is time to break new ground, to gaze over the
harvest of past work and cultivate anew. No individual can do this
work alone. Together, acting as a family of faith, we may boldly
envision a future harvest. Let us join together to engage our "Growing
Edges."
Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in our
ministry inventory and visioning. Get ready to plant and be a part of harvesting our call.
Congratulations Graduates
After
successful completion of high school requirements, Tyler (AHS) and
Jessica (CHS) graduated from AISD on June 6th. Wishes for many
successes in the future go to each.
There is still time to sign up:
Making Peace with the Pieces
A Loss Lab to Support Healing
Making
Peace with the Pieces is an experience designed to give you a safe
place to honor your particular loss by paying attention to it long
enough for healing to find a foothold. In a culture of quick fixes and
speed-of-light communication, we often expect ourselves and others to
"get over it" rather than "going through" it.
Sarah Mulke brings us "Making Peace with the Pieces" this June. Labs are offered with a variety of dates and times. Please download this flyer (click here)
to learn more and register today! Loss Labs are available at a cost of
$50. Please see the flyer by clicking the link above for more
information.
Scrub On...Scrub Off...Only August Left!!!!!
Over the course of the school year, we are blessed with the volunteer assistance of youth in the community who clean our church for us. When summer comes, those youth get a much-needed break, from school and from cleaning. Because our church home is still vibrant and active, we need to work together to keep our house of worship clean and welcoming.
Like our own homes, our house of worship needs tending.
Our children play on the clean floors. Our elders sit in polished
pews. Our community enjoys the dust-free (and sneeze-free) air.
The months of June and July have been selected by volunteers already. The month of August is still open. Please consider giving a portion of your time for ONE Sunday or the entire month of August to help clean our church. Small efforts around the church combine to create a safe, clean space.
The following are a few of the small things which would help greatly.
Choose one or choose to do all, whatever you are comfortable with.
1. Vacuum Sanctuary carpet 2. Sweep under pews. 3. Sweep fellowship hall & kitchen. 4. Wash & dry dishes. 5. Collect and take out the trash. 6. Mop fellowship hall & kitchen. 7. Mop under pews. 8. Vacuum Office. 9. Sweep foyer. 10. Mop foyer. 11. Dust bookcases and wall hangings. 12. Clean a bathroom. 13. Shine front glass doors.
If you can spare even 15 minutes
to help pick up trash, wipe down a sink, sweep, vacuum...anything,
please let Rev Connie know as soon as possible. She can be reached via
email at
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Sabbatical Notes...
Rev.
Margaret began her sabbatical on May 3, 2009 and will continue for
three months of restoration and rest. In the meantime, the following
information may be used to contact your pastoral staff and lay
leadership for support and care.
Contact Information for Pastoral Care and Support Please utilize the following contact information during the months of June - July for any pastoral needs or support.
Pastoral Care: Rev. Connie Mangin (June), 325-669-0987,
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Rev. Dr. Cindi Love (July), 972-358-5907,
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Support and Outreach: Kathy H. (Vice Moderator of Board), 325-721-0620,
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Julie H. (Senior Deacon), 325-721-2743,
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Prayer Requests
Healing for Wes N. who was involved in a serious car accident.
For Miriam and Mark Upton, our missionaries in Panama.
Jesus
says "ask and you shall receive." We ask for healing in the ways and
in the areas God knows that we need and we give thanks for God's love
and care of us all. _________________________________________________________
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Worship Participation
SPECIAL THANKS for Worship Participation this Coming Sunday...
Worship Participation Schedule 7 June
In order to best
prepare for worship, please check in with worship facilitator no later
than 10:30am Sunday morning to verify you are able to serve.
Worship Facilitator: Julie Sound: Fema
Candles: Mason
Cross: Jay Call To Worship: Phyllis Invocation: Sandi Scripture Reader: Tammy K
Greeters: Sissy & Shannon Family Prayer: James
Ushers: Gabby, Terri, Paula, Brylee Praise & Worship: The Praise Team Message: Kathy
Assist the Table: Monica Z
Celebrant: Kathy Co-Celebrant :
Servers: Kathy, Drew, Phyllis, Frank Holders: Lee, Beth, Tammy E, Brylee
Communion Usher: Crystal
Thank You!
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