Lent is a time to learn, re-learn and practice what it means to be a follower of Jesus, especially in times like these. At MCC of Albuquerque we will have small groups you can connect with during this season of Lent. Do something different this season, join a small group! Call the church office for more information. 268.5252.
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Collection for Haiti
MCC Churches are collecting funds to support the MCC Congregation in the Dominican Republic, for those members who are Haitian and their families with direct support. Funds will also go to support a HIV & AIDS organization in Haiti that has been devastated by the earthquake. To contribute through MCC of Albuquerque, please indicate on your check or envelope “Haiti Relief.” Thank you for your generosity.
Children, Youth & Family Event
Children, Youth, and Families are invited to attend a Christmas Creations Event. We will gather in the celebration hall at 4pm on Saturday December 19th.
Materials will be provided for creating Christmas Sun Catchers, Origami Angels, Dazzling Christmas Stars, and more. At 5:00pm we will have a potluck dinner, lots of fellowship, and fun! If your family would be able to bring food or art materials to this event or have any questions please contact Meg Freestone at 385.6531.
We Need to purchase or have donated – ($30.00 would cover all needed materials) multicolor pom-poms, craft sticks/Popsicle sticks (multi sized pack if possible), assorted rhinestones, stars, paper doilies,etc.
Borrow from someone
Christmas decorative paper hole punchers, hot glue gun.
Please let Meg know if you can assist with the above items.
Christmas Decorating
You are invited to help decorate the Church for Christmas, this Saturday, December 5 at 10:00 am. Join us as we prepare the worship space for this special time of the year.
Home Front
You probably could get along with your family if it just weren’t for the people involved.
Too many times the home front slowly turns into a battlefront where the family fights a daily war. The arsenal if filled with the ammunition of hurtful words fired back and forth at one another. Children get caught in the crossfire and suffer battle fatigue. The home becomes less of a collection of adjoining rooms, and more like separate barracks in various occupied territories. Individuals don’t unite and support one another; to survive, they hunker in their bunkers.
As Dr. Phil would say, How’s that working for you?
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