Good after noon on this December 8, 2011.
Have you ever reached a place in your relationship with the Lord where you are continually overwhelmed by His Greatness? Well I have reached that place once again this week. I was informed by staff on Monday that Mountain View Christian Center received a community grant from our local Wal-Mart in the amount of $1,000. According to an inside source, to receive a grant like this is difficult. A huge Thank You to the staff of MVCC for making the application and pursuing this opportunity. We have been able to accomplish great things through our food give away, clothes, coats and benevolence to the community. In fact the number of people in the Mini-cassia area we have been able to impact in a positive way to date is 33,200 for the year of 2011. I know it is staggering. The MVCC Food bank has done a great job of tracking numbers for accuracy and accountability. Our Next food giveaway is scheduled for December 20th at 9:00 a.m. where we are expecting 450 families. In preparation for the event we need your help. This will be our Christmas outreach with each family receiving a turkey along with all the goodies as long as supplies last. We are 125 turkeys short. Can you help us? We have a local retailer who is giving us there at cost pricing. For a donation of $12-$15.00 we can purchase a 16-18 pound bird. Log on to our web site at WWW.mountainviewchristiancenter.info for a quick and easy way to donate for the cause. If you are not doing anything on December 20th come by and give us a hand. One other really cool thing happened today. I received an email from Genesis world mission free clinic in Boise that wanted to donate flu vaccines to us. I called the clinic and yes in fact they had a large amount of the vaccine they wanted to donate to our clinic. Let me back up and give you a few updates on what’s happening with the clinic. As posted the name of the clinic is “Mini-Cassia Community Health Care Clinic”. We are well underway to officially open in the spring of 2012 around Easter. We are in the process of completing a needs assessment, finalizing location, approving budgets, approving committee’s and final board appointments as well as being able to accept donations. Yes, we can accept your donation to the clinic and give you a tax deductable receipt. Now back to the donation of the vaccine. We have 500, yes, you heard me correct 500 doses of the vaccine that we will make available to the community on a first come first serve basis. The goal will be to offer the vaccine at the food give away on December 20th. I will keep you posted. What a gift. Talking about gifts, have you considered giving Mountain View Christian Center a Christmas gift? Here are some ideas.
Case of Pew Bible—cost $180 for a case of 24 or $7.50 each
Advertising Bill Board—Cost $500. For one month of advertising
Musical equipment for kids and or the Sanctuary.
A large one time gift to start Mountain View Christian Center Foundation.
We are looking at a really cool afterschool grant that we want you to keep in prayer. We have a team that is writing a grant for an after school program for Mountain View Elementary. The team has the support of the school staff as well as the Superintendent of Schools but it will be a lot of work putting this program together. If you have grant writing skills and would like to help please contact the church office.
This Sunday is our Home group week. If you are looking for a place to connect and get involved stop by the information center on Sunday after each service and find a home group nearest to you. The home groups meet every 2nd Sunday evening of the month.
In conjunction with the MVCC Christian Ed department we have a great New year line up for education opportunities. Pastor Steve and Susan Isaac will be hosting an adult class each Sunday during 1st service along with a class for Young professionals, Celebrate Recovery as well as classes for kids and teens. We will keep you posted as to class rooms and topics.
Our Wednesday evening Classes begins with a “FREE” meal (donations accepted) at 6:00 p.m. followed by Royal Rangers for the Boys and M Pact girls as well as our Love and Respect class (Its not to late to join in ) and a bible study taught by Rick Molina. It is a great night to get out of the house. Each class is over at 8:15 p.m.
Come out on Friday to Celebrate Recovery that begins with a “FREE” meal (donations accepted) which is served at 6:00 p.m.
This Sunday December 11th, 2011 I will be preaching the book of “REVELATION”. You won’t want to miss this exciting message. Be sure to invite a friend to service with you this weekend at our 9:00 a.m or 11:00 a.m. service time.
Here is what’s happening.
· Home groups tonight, see the Information Center for times and directions.
· Dec 13th-No Women 2 Women tonight. See you next time!
· Dec. 15th-Leadership budgets are due.
· Dec.16th-”Liberty Quartet” is bringing the sweet sound of Southern Gospel music and will be here @ MVCC @ 7p.m.
· Dec. 18th-Kids Christmas program during the second service 11a.m.
· Dec 20th-MVCC Food Pantry closed due to Christmas food boxes from Idaho Food Bank.
· Dec 23rd-MVCC Food Pantry closed for Christmas.
· Dec. 24th-Christmas “Communion” service 6p.m.-7p.m.
· Dec.25th-MERRY CHRISTMAS! One service from 10a.m.-11a.m.
· Jan. 1st.-4th Sacred Assembly 6p.m. Sunday Monday –Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.
· Jan. 8th-Baptism service during the 11 a.m. service.
· Jan. 22nd-Baby dedication during the 11 a.m. service.
· MVCC is partnering with Idaho Food Bank & South Central Community Action to give away Christmas Food boxes. Our goal is to collect an additional 125 turkey’s. Donate and receive a tax deductible “turkey donation certificate.” Remember to call 878-5451 on December 13th to register and come pick up your food box on December 20th.
· Dec 25th-NO SUNDAY SCHOOL-Kids service’s & nursery will be made available.
· Big (Huge) announcement about Children’s (Kids) church new Pastors!
· Angel Tree-Fill out an application for a family in need at the information center.
· Do you have a new e-mail address or have you moved? Please fill out the communication card and drop it in the offering.
· Consider a Christmas gift to the church…*Case of pew bibles $180 *Advertising billboard $500 for 1 month *Gift for musical equipment *Kids musical instruments *Consider larger gift to start a foundation.
· Starting immediately-FREE Wed & Friday meals...Donations accepted.
WE Love YOU All,
Pastors Jim & Joy Powell
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