Message from Our Pastor
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 oyour faith journey, please feel wanted and welcome at our church in every way.
Catch the spirit,
feel the joy.Sunday
Sermon:
Previous sermons as well as the complete Sunday sermon can be accessed by clicking above or the sermon button on the left.
“Deal with it!”
Text: Psalm 107:1-9, Mark 4:35-41
What we learn from this story is that in tough times, when storms brew and our lives seem overwhelmed with one anxious happening after another, we’re not alone. Jesus may not be resting in the back of our boat, but the spirit of the God of peace, calm and reassurance is forever with us. Love is with us. God’s spirit is all about us. We are not, therefore, helpless or powerless.
Paastor's Reflections
by Dr. Frantz
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RECYCLE
YOUR USED INK CATRIDGES AND CELL PHONES TO HELP OUR YOUTH PROGRAMS!
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Visit our Photo Gallery page for pictures of 2007-2008 church events.
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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.
Keeper’s Project
Then the Lord said to Cain, Where is your brother Abel? He said, I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper? (Genesis 4:9)
The Keeper’s Project, based on the affirmation implied in Genesis 4:9—that each of us is our brother’s/ sister’s keeper—is a new program sponsored by our church to find creative and supportive ways of standing with each other during these tough economic times.
A Keeper’s insert will be included in the bulletin each week with information that can be helpful in the following areas:
• Employment opportunities (i.e., leads or referrals that might lead to employment)
• Odd jobs/ chores around the house or yard • Job training that can be offered to those job hunting
• Items to be donated to those in need (i.e., clothes, furniture, food)
How do participate in the Keeper’s Project:
Email Berta (churchoffice@mlcchurch.com) or
call (305-822-4313) for any information you want in the weekly bulletin insert.
Email Yvette Frantz (ydf51@yahoo.com) to be included in the classified page of this website.
We will not give out phone numbers without permission (only email addresses).
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CHRISTMAS IN JULY: We are currently collecting school supplies to give to homeless children for our Christmas in July event! |
For more pictures of the event go to the picture gallery or click here.
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An introduction to the New Testament Sundays at 9 Am - continue--Led by Rev. Nancy Zuckerman
It was written of the early church, "They devoted themselves to the apostles 'teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers." (Acts 2:42)
Have you ever wondered, "What were the apostles teaching?"
We have a new opportunity to find out...with an Introduction to the New Testament!
Think you know the Gospels? What about the Acts of the Apostles? And who wrote the Book of Hebrews? Does the Book of Revelation foretell the future?
Find out the answers to these and many other questions.
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THE GREEN TIP
by Cristina DeProspero
The Miami-Dade Department of Solid Waste had increased the types of things that you can recycle in your new curbside recycling container! The biggest improvement is the type of paper and the fact that you no longer have to separate the different items! You can even sign up to receive an email or text alert the night before your recycling day to remind you to put the container at the curb. Go to http://www.miamidade.gov/dswm/home.asp
What materials can I place in the new recycling cart?
Paper Products: newspapers, magazines, catalogs, telephone books, printer paper, copier paper, mail, all other officer paperwax liners.
Cardboard: packing boxes, pizza boxes, cereal boxes, gift boxes, corrugated cardboard; flatten all boxes prior to them in your cart
Plastic Containers (narrow necks only): bottles (without caps or lids), milk, water, detergent and shampoo containers (without caps) only plastic containers with the triangle label symbol #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 can be recycled at this time. You'll find these numbers on the base of the container.
Aseptic Containers: polycoated drink boxes, juice cartons, milk cartons Glass: glass food & beverage containers (clear, brown and green)
Metals: aluminum & steel food and beverage containers
Here’s a way you can contribute to fundraising for some great causes, including Breast Cancer, Animal Rescue, Rainforest, Literacy, Child Health and Hunger for no cost to you, but a minute of your time. Every time you log onto the internet, please visit: http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive
Click on the button that says Click here to Give- It’s free! You’ve just contributed to giving a free mammogram. Now look on the top, you can go to each of the 6 sites and click once to help all of the causes. Better yet, if you need gift ideas, purchase some of the environmentally friendly gift ideas listed on these websites. Proceeds from your purchases will also go towards these great causes- and you’ll be supporting a Green Industry!
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centering prayers
Centering Prayers Will be on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month…
7:00pm We will meet in the sanctuary.
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BOOK DONATIONS:
Please donate any kind of good-looking used or new books: school books, stories, educational, anything for children of all ages! We will send them to schools in Bethlehem, West Bank, and Ivory Coast.
Please drop them in box provided in the Fellowship Hall.
For more info. contact: Angie Sigler
or Vivian Soto (305-698-9814)
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Upcoming events
and dates
Congregational Meeting re-scheduled
Our congregational meeting to approve the ground-breaking date for The Growing Place expansion project has been re-scheduled for
later in July on a Sunday,
immediately following worship.
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Living the Questions
Join us on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Starts June 17 ‘till July 29
LtQ is an open-minded alternative to studies that attempt to give participants all the answers and strives to create an environment where participants can interact with one another in exploring what's next for Christianity.
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The Connection: Spirit, Mind, Body
Our aim is to harmonize the mind, body and spirit by connecting thought, breath, and posture. Yoga practice offers a chance to return to the integrated self and experience the truth of who we are.
Yoga postures before centering prayer helps prepare the body for the 20 minutes of silent prayer. Centering prayer is a remarkably simple method that opens one to God's gift of contemplative prayer. Its practice expands one's receptivity to the presence and activity of God in one's life.
The benefits of centering prayer reveal themselves not during periods of prayer, but over time in the way we live our lives. The Connection: every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 7:00pm
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EXERCISE FOR HEALTH AND FITNESS
With Marion Olsen ---
Mondays at 7
If you looking for a group to connect with for fitness, fun and friendship, you’ll get all three by participating in our weekly exercise program.
Every week a group of hearty, enthusiastic exercisers’ come together to support one another in their personal health and fitness goals.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Each exercise session consists of a 10 minute cardio warm-up, approximately 45 minutes of strength training (can be adapted to suit most any fitness level) and 15 minutes of stretching and balancing.
This program is a good way to supplement an existing personal exercise program or aid in beginning a program.
Bring your own weights and bands or use what we have on hand. One is never too young, nor too old to begin exercising.
Feel free to contact me at marionol@bellsouth.net.
Coming up in July… FUN NIGHTS Fridays
July 10: Movie Night
July 17: Game Night
July 31: ???
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BASEBALL GAME
$15 + Parking Fees. Marlins Vs. Colorado Rockies
August 15th @ 6:10 p.m.
Post Game Show:
Fireworks - Steven Curtis Chapman Concert Steven Curtis Chapman is a Contemporary Christian musician.
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Coming soon to MLCC…
“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.
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