Message from Our Pastor
The MiamiLakes Congregational Church is a faith community in the United Church of Christ where No matter who you are or where you are along your life's journey, you are welcome here.
Within the safe sanctuary of our congregation, you will experience the warmth of God's love, a bold Christian witness and a commitment to peace with justice that brings renewal and transformation to you and to the world
Come and join us
is an exciting faith journey!
Sunday Sermon:
“Come and see!”
And be inspired …
Text: Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, John 1:43-51
Come and see … and catch the spirit. THINK ABOUT IT: Don’t you want to be inspired—inspired to where you can be alive to the promises of God …
• Alive to the power and the reaches of God’s grace … • Alive to the wonder and the magnificence of God’s love …
• Alive to the renewal and joy of God’s saving peace. What John asks of us is a decision—a decision to truly be a follower of Christ; a decision—together—to BE the CHURCH—to BE Christ’s presence in the world. When we’re a follower of Christ, we’re alive to love. Come and see, says John. Come and see this Jesus …
• the one whose birth Herod could not stop …
• the one whose voice of compassion and love the Pharisees could not silence … • the one who, finally, death could not contain. Come and see! Because love is the most powerful force in the world.
ECHOES OF THE HEART, REFLECTIONS OF DAILY LIFE
by Dr. Frantz
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Computer Donations
We are accepting donations for The Growing Place, please contact Maggie at 305-822-4313 or Maggie@mlcchurch.com
Any donations will be tax deductible
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We honor and celebrate the life of Martin Luther King
New Year's resolution:
15 Bible passages to know by heart .
Taken from The UCC website and written by Quinn G. Caldwell
Here are fifteen short passages worth learning by heart. They don’t cover everything important, but they come pretty close. Notice the phrase “learning by heart,” not “memorizing.” The point isn’t just to be able to rattle them off; the point is to know them so intimately that they’re written on your heart. It will be worth the effort. I will be posting one a week for the next15 weeks.
Third week: Micah 6:8
"God has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"
(For all 15 verses, see: http://www.ucc.org/feed-your-spirit/your-life-better/bible-passages-to-know-by-heart/) |
Christian Adult Education
Adult Bible Studies----Sundays at 9 am
Dec. 25 & Jan 1: No classes
JOIN THE CONVERSATION!
Exploring the Bible deeply with others opens us to God working in and through us. God’s Word is life changing, church changing, and world changing.
January/February 2012: Studies in Isaiah.
Isaiah the prophet lived in Jerusalem about 2700 years ago, during the time in which the Assyrian Empire conquered the northern part of the Jewish homeland.
The book of Isaiah contains many prophecies that are interpreted by Christians as being about the Messiah Jesus Christ.
Session One : (January 8): Peace for God’s People
Session Two: (January 15): Hope for God’s People
Session Three: (Jan. 29): Joy for God’s People
Session Four: (Feb. 5): Promise for God’s People
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“Good Coffee for a Good Cause”
What is the Coffee Project?
The UCC Coffee Project is a partnership of the UCC
Justice and Witness Ministries and Equal Exchange,
a worker owned Fair Trade Organization. Equal Exchange:
- Cuts out the middleman
- Buys directly from cooperatives owned and governed by the farmers themselves
- Pays a fair price for the products
- Has a guaranteed minimum price
- Encourages ecologically sustainable farming practices
In addition, Equal Exchange makes a contribution to UCC programs that support ministries in economic justice for each pound of coffee, tea, cocoa or chocolate purchased through this project. Consider buying a pound for the church's coffee hour. Click here for more information and to print the coffee order form.
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"Remember to pray because prayer changes YOU and YOU can make a change in this world" |
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On-going Meetings:
Christian Education meets on the fourth Monday of the Month at 7:30 p.m.
Council meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
Book Club meets on the third Friday of the month at 7 p.m.
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Book Club is back!
Click here of 2011-2011
Book schedule
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Our sponsored Children You can donate any amount of money towards one of 4 sponsored children. $25.00 pays for one month of schooling and lodging for one child. $300.00 pays for a year of support.
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PARENTING NIGHT-DINNER
Parenting with Love and Limits Josianne Apollone, Therapist for the Counseling Ministry of South Florida. Please sign up for this event. FEBRUARY 11, 2012
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Camping 2012
Join us for our annual camping trip to Quiet Waters Park March 3-4, 2012 $40.00 for site and food. We are still accepting reservations. $40 per family (Plus $35 refundable deposit) Includes tent and food.
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RECYCLE, REDUCE, REUSE
Our YOUTH GROUP is accepting the following items:
- INK CATRIDGES
- CELL PHONES
- PRESCRIPTION EYE
- GLASSES EMPTY AMBER
- PILL BOTTLES PLASTIC
- BOTTLE CAPS
- BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION These items are collected to help different charities and local schools
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