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There's an excitement in the air at MLCC. In the richness of our inter-generation blending of cultures and ways of life, we come together -to be the people of God, to live out our faith commitments, and to be in supportive fellowship with one another.
If you're looking for a church home and for a place to meet God and to sort out the meaning of your faith journey, please feel wanted and welcome at our church in every way.
Catch the spirit,
feel the joy.Sunday
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“The faith-driven life” November 16, 2008 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30
The faith-driven life has heard the Christian story … over and over … to the point where it settles in. It becomes a part of our lives. And we grow up with an ingrained sense of the gospel of Jesus. As Paul reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5, For God has destined us not for wrath but for obtaining salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died that we might know God more fully. Therefore, encourage one another and build up each other …
“Out of the darkness”
Election 2008:
“that we may all be one” (John 17:21)
November 9, 2008
Text: Amos 5:18-24, Matthew 25:1-13
There were no losers on Tuesday election night; only a nation of winners and an international community of admirers. This is America at our best. We campaign hard, we go to the polls and vote, and then we move on.
We Americans have a tremendous capacity to imagine and to endure and to pull ourselves up. During the Revolutionary War, when Washington’s men were freezing at Valley Forge, Tom Paine told his fellow Americans: We have it in our power to begin the world over again. And so we do; and this past Tuesday, we tapped into the power
once again.
For out of the darkness, a new day is born. A day when we can imagine, more than ever before, a post-racial America, an America with a new resolve to be redeemed of our awful sin of slavery.
ADVENT SUNDAY MORNING PROGRAM 9:00 a.m. What are we waiting for Christmas? How do we wait? Preparations for the Christmas season begin right after Thanksgiving. Christmas decorations in all shapes, sizes, and colors adorn store shelves just in time for the after-Thanksgiving Day sales rush. Moms and Dads line up for miles outside toy stores, rain or shine, to be the first to buy the hottest new item. By Christmas morning grown ups don’t even want to get out of bed to celebrate the day.
This year instead of preparing our wallets and pocketbooks, let’s prepare our hearts to usher in the Christmas season with our families in a faith-affirming way. First meeting Sunday, November 30th at 9:00am
The Bible Speaks
by Dr. Frantz
For a complete article and other writings by our pastor,
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THE GREEN TIP: FOOD WASTE
by Christina DeProspero
USA is often known for the large portion sizes at restaurants.
What people often forget about is the wasted food that goes along with the large portions!
¬ When eating out, consider buying less. Get a smaller dish, or share a meal with your dinner date.
¬ If you will eat them later, take home the leftovers- it’s great for lunch the next day!
¬ If eating at an all-you-can-eat restaurant, make a conscience effort to put less on each plate and to eat what you’ve chosen.
You’ll see an improvement on your pocket book and your waste line, as well as helping to cut down on the food waste in the USA!
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Pilgrim Village Sunday November 23rd
Get ready with your Indian or
Pilgrim costume.
Helping hands are needed.
Starts at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 23 with the gathering of the people with popcorn and cider. Procession and our time-honored Pilgrim service will be followed by a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
THE FOLLOWING DONATIONS OF FOOD FOR OUR THANKSGIVING DINNER ARE NEEDED: • BOXED OF MASHED POTATOES CANS OF CORN (INSTITUTIONAL SIZE), CANS OF GREEN BEANS (INSTITUTIONAL SIZE), PUMPKIN OR APPLE PIES, CRANBERRY SAUCE, CANS OF GRAVY, SWEET POTATOES/YAMS, BOXES OF STUFFING MIX. PLEASE DROP THEM OFF THIS WEEK
Craft Harvest Festival
Angie Sigler, church photographer
Creepy Sunday..........
"CENTERING PRAYER" EVENING
PLEASE JOIN US ON THE 1ST AND 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH
Next prayer evening is Nov. 21 at 7:00 pm in
Mariliz Pulka's Office
In Centering Prayer, we place ourselves intentionally before God there to receive grace that we might become more fruitful in our ordinary daily life. As our sensitivity to the spiritual dimension develops through this daily practice, awareness of God throughout the day will increase. It is our consent to God to dismantle the false self that we might grow more Christlike.
Centering Prayer groups create an environment of connection, energy and encouragement in the journey of prayer. Please feel free to participate as your schedule allows. For more information, please call Marion Olsen, 954-430-3094 or e-mail to marionol@bellsouth.net
Adriel Garcia sings"How Great Thou Art"
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MLCC Classifieds Page
Miami Lakes Congregational Church is offering a classifieds page to benefit its members and friends. The Site is free for most items with the exception of ads for established community businesses.
RECYCLE
YOUR USED INK CATRIDGES AND CELL PHONES TO HELP OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS!
Hanging of the Greens
We need volunteers to help decorate the Sanctuary for Christmas
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Upcoming events and dates
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Angel Tree Drive We are starting our collection now. See Mariliz for more information.
WEDNESDAY, November 19th 12:00noon -Conversations that matter
1:00pm – GISS Meeting
7:00pm-9:00pm -Handbells & Choir Practice
THURSDAY, November 20th 7:30PM – Council Meeting
FRIDAY,November 21st 7:00pm – Book Club -“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”
7:00 – Centering Prayers
Saturday, Dec. 6th UCC Women Annual Christmas Luncheon at the Frantzes
“Give Thanks” Donations:
Thanksgiving Baskets for the poor
Mark 8:6 He commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground, and he took the seven loaves. Having given thanks, he broke them, and gave them to his disciples to serve, and they serve the multitude.
We also have to feed the multitude, a large number of people have already signed up to receive our Thanksgiving baskets.
Please donate cans and boxes of traditional Thanksgiving food to help feed the poor
Please drop them by November 23rd.
Your donations are always welcomed and appreciated.
(If you need a form for your taxes please let Berta –our church secretary
Health Kits 
Last year, Christian Outreach delivered over 50 Health Kits to Church World Service. These kits were used for needy immigrants, migrants, and displaced people, mostly in our area. This time, we would like to restart the collection. To assemble one kit, we need: -Toothbrush -Washcloth -Toothpaste 6 oz or larger -Small hand towel -Nail clipper or metal nail file -6 band aids -Bath sized soap (only few needed) To help, you may purchase any of the items listed above and drop them in the box provided for the project in the fellowship hall. If you rather donate a fully assembled kit, please fill a 1-gallon plastic zipper bag with the items above. Thank you very much for your generosity.
Visit our Photo Gallery page for pictures of 2007-2008 church events.
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