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		<title>September is Fill the Seat Next To You Month!</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/08/28/september-is-fill-the-seat-next-to-you-month/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:16:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan Byun</dc:creator>
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Jesus said we were to go out and make disciples of all nations, and sometimes those nations include our own backyards and community.
We all know people we can invite to church &#8212; people who are new to the area, those who are searching for meaning, and those who may be experiencing difficult times.  Give [...]]]></description>
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<p>Jesus said we were to go out and make disciples of all nations, and sometimes those nations include our own backyards and community.</p>
<p>We all know people we can invite to church &#8212; people who are new to the area, those who are searching for meaning, and those who may be experiencing difficult times.  Give them an invitation to join you at church at MCCA! Worship is every Sunday at 10:30 am.</p>
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		<title>Homecoming Sunday: September 12th</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/08/28/homecoming-sunday-september-12th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:16:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bryan Byun</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[September 12 at 10:30 am
Homecoming Sunday is a &#8220;welcome back to everyone&#8221; following summer vacations and our more relaxed schedules.
Come and find out about some new programs at MCCA.  We will follow worship with a Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share.  Invite your family and friends for this special Sunday!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.mccabq.com/images/churchoutside_web.jpg" alt="MCCA" align="left" /><strong>September 12 at 10:30 am</strong></p>
<p>Homecoming Sunday is a &#8220;welcome back to everyone&#8221; following summer vacations and our more relaxed schedules.</p>
<p>Come and find out about some new programs at MCCA.  We will follow worship with a Potluck. Bring your favorite dish to share.  Invite your family and friends for this special Sunday!</p>
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		<title>Interfaith Service on June 6th</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/06/02/interfaith-service-on-june-6th/</link>
		<comments>http://mccabq.com/2010/06/02/interfaith-service-on-june-6th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 16:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Macernie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for a time of spiritual discovery as we  explore the differences and similarities we share.  This is an  opportunity to build bridges of understanding between people of  different faiths and to find our spirit within the gay, lesbian,  bisexual and transgendered community.
When: Sunday, June 6th @ 7PM
Where:
Metropolitan Community Church [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Interfaith Service" src="http://www.abqpride.com/images/2010/interfaith01.jpg" alt="" width="255" height="330" />Join us for a time of spiritual discovery as we  explore the differences and similarities we share.  This is an  opportunity to build bridges of understanding between people of  different faiths and to find our spirit within the gay, lesbian,  bisexual and transgendered community.</p>
<p><strong>When:</strong> Sunday, June 6th @ 7PM</p>
<p><strong>Where:<br />
</strong>Metropolitan Community Church of Albuquerque<br />
1103 Texas St. NE<br />
Albuquerque, New Mexico<br />
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		<title>ABQ Gay Day on June 5th</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/06/01/abq-gay-day-on-june-5th/</link>
		<comments>http://mccabq.com/2010/06/01/abq-gay-day-on-june-5th/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Macernie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday, June 5th
Come join the FOURTH annual Albuquerque Gay Day at  Cliff’s  Amusement Park.  Be a part of our community of young, old, all  races  and beliefs, parents, gay support groups, and every other section  of  our community attending Gay Day this year.
Discount Ride Passes
Discount ride passes are still [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><img class="alignright" title="ABQ GAY DAY" src="http://www.abqpride.com/images/2010/agd01.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="440" />Saturday, June 5th</h2>
<p>Come join the <strong>FOURTH</strong> annual Albuquerque Gay Day at  Cliff’s  Amusement Park.  Be a part of our community of young, old, all  races  and beliefs, parents, gay support groups, and every other section  of  our community attending Gay Day this year.</p>
<h2>Discount Ride Passes</h2>
<p>Discount ride passes are still available at <a href="http://www.abqgayday.com/tickets" target="_blank"> http://www.abqgayday.com/tickets</a>.</p>
<h2>Be Seen in Red</h2>
<p>Albuquerque Gay Day is the first Saturday in June, when the lesbian,   gay, bisexual and transgender community and friends are encouraged to <strong>“Be seen  in Red”</strong> while  visiting Cliff’s Amusement Park.  Wearing  something, like a red  tee-shirt, to comfortably show your support for  the LGBT community.</p>
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		<title>Springtime Potluck</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/02/26/springtime-potluck/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 15:00:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. Judith Maynard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for a springtime potluck after service on Sunday, March 14th.  Send a reply to this post to find out what you should bring (replies will not be published).
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		<title>Pancake Breakfast</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2010/02/03/pancake-breakfast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. Judith Maynard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join us for a Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 14, immediately following worship services.  Cost for adult is only $6 and $3 for children.  This is a fundraising event for MCC of Albuquerque &#8211; please support the ministries and join us for pancakes!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Pancakes" src="http://www.viethfamily.com/jQuery/images/pancakes.jpg" alt="" width="280" height="220" />Join us for a Pancake Breakfast on <strong>Sunday, February 14, </strong>immediately following worship services.  Cost for adult is only $6 and $3 for children.  This is a fundraising event for MCC of Albuquerque &#8211; please support the ministries and join us for pancakes!</p>
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		<title>New Year’s Eve Social Event</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2009/12/28/new-year%e2%80%99s-eve-social-event/</link>
		<comments>http://mccabq.com/2009/12/28/new-year%e2%80%99s-eve-social-event/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Neil Macernie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Looking for an alcohol-free party alternative this year?  You are invited to ring in the New Year at MCC of Albuquerque on Thursday, December 31 beginning at 9 pm. Bring your favorite board game and a snack to share.  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! For more information and to find out what snacks to bring [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft" title="Board Games" src="http://chamberofsecrets89.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/c067416550453ada24cdd1563f8fd3.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" />Looking for an alcohol-free party alternative this year?  You are invited to ring in the New Year at MCC of Albuquerque on <strong>Thursday, December 31 beginning at 9 pm. </strong>Bring your favorite board game and a snack to share.  FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! For more information and to find out what snacks to bring call Bonnie N. at 417-1156 or send a comment to this post.</p>
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		<title>Fellowship of Suffering</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2009/11/23/fellowship-of-suffering/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:02:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. Judith Maynard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Instead of wallowing in his trails and sorrows, Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to comfort one another in their sufferings, even as God has comforted them in their time of need. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

We don&#8217;t have to walk in the same shoes of suffering in order to comfort, but those who&#8217;ve been there can [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Instead of wallowing in his trails and sorrows, Paul encourages the Christians in Corinth to comfort one another in their sufferings, even as God has comforted them in their time of need. (2 Corinthians 1:3-4)</p>
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We don&#8217;t have to walk in the same shoes of suffering in order to comfort, but those who&#8217;ve been there can offer great consolation to others. Paul alludes to &#8216;the fellowship of sharing in (Christ&#8217;s) suffering&#8217;   Philippians 3:10.</p>
<p>The fellowship of suffering is a club with a steep entrance fee.  Yet it is no exclusive clique.  Many of us are inducted despite our best efforts to stay out.  Once you&#8217;re in, though, no one can comfort you like a fellow member.   This ability to help fellow sufferers adds great dignity and meaning to our anguish. In Christ, we never suffer for no reason.</p>
<p>Yes, your life has meaning.  Your steps have led you down a road of hardships, yet through the power of God, you&#8217;ve survived.  Your faith has been stretched.  You have a new understanding of life. You know what&#8217;s really important.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ve weathered the storm.  Now it&#8217;s your turn to help others through their tempests; to share the comfort that Jesus ministered to you.</p>
<p>God has plans for your life, far greater than you can imagine. Embrace God, embrace life, be a testimony of God&#8217;s unfailing love.  Choose to trust God on the rainy days as well as when the sun is shining. The love and joy God gives you will shine through the clouds and draw others to the source of your hope.</p>
<p>Our church offers a shelter during a time of storm as we minister to those who are suffering. Pray that God will continue to bless our efforts as we continue to comfort others with Jesus&#8217; love.</p>
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		<title>Let&#8217;s Take a Walk</title>
		<link>http://mccabq.com/2009/11/13/lets-take-a-walk/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rev. Judith Maynard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can you imagine actually walking with God? Adam and Eve, Moses, Enoch, the Israelite camps, the disciples and followers of Christ all had a blessed and unique opportunity; they had an intimate, up close and personal walk with either God or Jesus, God in the flesh.

God wants to walk with us, but won&#8217;t come uninvited. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Can you imagine actually walking with God? Adam and Eve, Moses, Enoch, the Israelite camps, the disciples and followers of Christ all had a blessed and unique opportunity; they had an intimate, up close and personal walk with either God or Jesus, God in the flesh.</p>
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God wants to walk with us, but won&#8217;t come uninvited. Invite God to walk with you. Prepare yourself mentally to make a concentrated effort to achieve a closer walk with God.</p>
<p>Commit to a daily time of meditation as you read scripture and pray. Even if you only start with five or ten minutes a day, you will find yourself increasing your time spent with God.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t be afraid. God longs for our fellowship as we are created to worship and walk with God.   Once you become intimate and build a relationship with God, your relationship with the ones you love will be more significant and even smoother. Your fears will be calmed and you will experience true peace and joy as you walk with God.</p>
<p>Ask for wisdom and guidance as you discover your role in our Fearless Giving in Fearful Times journey. Decisions and choices made in life will take on a new meaning. You&#8217;ll even have a new bounce in your step as you walk down the pathway of life.</p>
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