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:
“Forging new boundaries”
Text: Acts 10:44-48, John 15:9-17
The Holy Spirit is the energy of God’s love and compassion in the world. It is the life-giving love that pulsates in the heart of the God of the universe.
This love—GET THIS—this love feeds God’s life-giving purposes in the world. The work of the Holy Spirit is the work of love. This work is always trying to make things better. It’s trying to give LIFE to every situation—to every person, to every family, to every community, every nation.
- It’s trying to build things up ...
- trying to bring healing and wholeness …
- trying to forge out communities of peace …
- trying to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. The work of the Holy Spirit is the work of forging new boundaries.
It’s the work of the extravagant welcome we talk about all the time in the United Church of Christ. It’s the work of trying to find common ground with all people and trying to value and respect our individual differences along the way.
ECHOES OF THE HEART, REFLECTIONS OF DAILY LIFE
by Dr. Frantz
For complete articles published twice in month in the local newspaper, "The Laker"
Click here.
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HELP US—HELP OTHERS *We are collecting new & slightly used shoes. any size, any style, any age! *We are also collecting new & used backpacks to help homeless people.
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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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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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May Bring a friend Month at MLCC
Our church is designating the month of May as bring a friend month at Miami Lakes Congregational Church. Start doing your part this week. Invite a friend or family member you have known over the years. You never know who might be church hunting or who might just be waiting for the right situation to begin attending church.
Thanks Thelma for a great Mother's Day Tea
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Christian Adult Education
Adult Bible Studies----Sundays at 9 am
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.
"Remember to pray because prayer changes YOU and YOU can make a change in this world"
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South Florida Youth Symphony Summer Camp Scholarships Available Interested in having your child learn to play a musical instrument this summer? The SFYS will run a summer camp in our church from July 9 thru the 20th, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The SFYS camp is open to children ages 7 thru 17. The SFYS has offered a limited number of scholarships to our church families. Parents interested in taking advantage of these scholarships, or to register for this summer camp experience, please call the church office during business hours.
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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
Be in the E-LOOP
If you would like to receive updates & the newest info., please send us your e-mail address at: mariliz@mlcchurch.church
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Spaghetti Dinner and Bingo
Saturday, June 2 6:30 – 9:00
Women’s Fellowship is having a spaghetti dinner and bingo to benefit America’s Mom’s for Soldiers. So please come out for some great food and lots of fun to help out this great cause.
Never let a soldier walk away from mail call with nothing.
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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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UCC Women’s Breakfast /Meeting May 20th - at 8:45 am
Special Guest: Deborah Robinson In May, our speaker will be Dr. Deborah Robinson and she will be speaking on health issues. We invite everyone to attend these meeting and hear this great information. Continental buffet breakfast will be serve at 8:45 am
Dinner Bible Study
Wednesdays: May 16 -23 – 30 at 6 pm
The Heart of Christianity
- Born Again: A New Heart
- The Kingdom of God: The Heart of Justice
- Thin Places: Opening the Hear
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Book Club is back!
Click here of 2011-2012
Book schedule
BOOK CLUB NIGHT May 18, 2012 at 7pm Everyone is welcome! Please let us know if you are coming. Book: “Honolulu” by Alan Brennert
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LAITY SUNDAY POTLUCK CELEBRATION SUNDAY, MAY 20 Bring a yummy dish to share and come and celebrate this day with us!!!
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Music Concert Series Saturday, June 9 at 7:30 Classical Concert, performed by The Miami Chamber Players. Directed by Dr. Adolfo Vidal
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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.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 11-15 REGISTRATION IS OPEN $25
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