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
Our culture tends to have trouble with this idea. We’re such a solution-oriented society where we’re eager to get things fixed and right away. Take a pill, we say. Or get more sleep and drink a lot of water.
It’s hard for us to grasp the need to share the pain of those whom we love and those whom we pray for. And when we try to short-circuit the process, we diminish the healing presence that our faith points to. It’s NOT just a matter of saying the words in our prayer life. It’s a matter of entering into the life of the one for whom we are praying.
There is a sharing—through compassion and love—a sharing of the pain and the suffering of the other person. That’s how prayer works. It works through us—through the genuineness of our love and the compassion in our hearts.
What our community of faith is about is being there for one another. It’s about being connected … and it’s about our compassion and love for one another.
ECHOES OF THE HEART, REFLECTIONS OF DAILY LIFE by Dr. Frantz
For complete articles published twice in month in the local newspaper, "The Laker"
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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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Black History Month
The month of February is a time of reflection of history; a tribute to those who have overcome suffering and injustice; and praise for a powerful and sustaining God.
From the Amistad to the presidency, the United Church of Christ is forever entwined in the history of a people who stood with courage and pushed forward with faith.
The Church House honors this rich legacy each February through worship, education and events. Use these resources to join us in celebrating an empowering history that defines us not only as people of color but as people of faith.
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.
Week 5: Matthew 28:19-20
"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age."
(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
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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
“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
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.
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.
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
