Capital Campaign Update

As of August 29, 2010 our capital campaign has raised $1305.00 through the sales of bricks and t-shirts. To learn more about how you can help Click Here

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Many of us have benefited from our association with Reconciliation MCC and by supporting the capital campaign we have the opportunity to give something back.

Thank you for your generous support.

May God's blessings continue to rain down upon you.

~ Reconciliation MCC Board of Directors

Capital Campaign Update

Aug 29, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C17, Luke 14:1, 7-14 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

Aug 29, 2010 Sermon

Capital Campaign

Dear Friends,

After careful planning and prayer, Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church (RMCC) has started a Capital Improvement Campaign to address the needs facing our maturing church building. At a minimum, our goal is to obtain the resources needed to rebuild the foundation to our building.

Our building foundation is sagging. Thus when it rains it pours not only outside, but also inside. Countless people have spent many hours quietly mopping up the water (which I am extremely grateful) and much water damage has been done to the furnishings and our fellowship hall which is housed in our basement.

The funding needs are based upon a reasonable estimation of costs for the identified improvement.

RMCC’s leadership has carefully considered how to best finance the Capital Improvements Campaign needed to rebuild our foundation. While we currently own our church building, yet we are unable to finance the funds required. We also believe it is unlikely that sufficient funds will be available for this need through our normal offerings and tithes.

Our Capital Campaign officially kicked off on August 15, 2010. The goal of this campaign will be to raise $25,000 (USD) through the purchases of bricks to be displayed on the inside of our new wall upon completion.

We are asking you to prayerfully consider purchasing a brick to help us with this goal. The funds received will be held in a separate account and used solely for capital improvements to our church building.

For almost 30 years, Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church has been a home “for all God’s children” to experience inspiring messages, friendly people, bible studies, community work, and a joyful atmosphere in celebration and service to our Lord. Let’s make the next chapter in the life of RMCC be a vibrant and meaningful “home for all God’s children.” Your pledge is critical to this effort.

You may click on the link below to download the order form.

https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=0B--fy6i7BWkJMTE5YThhNjgtZmQ0OC00MDFlLWJhZmMtNDAyMDQ4OGE5OTRi&sort=name&layout=list&num=50

Thank you for your consideration of supporting the mission and ministry of Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church.

Rev. Steph

Capital Campaign

August 22, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C15, Luke 13:10-17 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

August 22, 2010 Sermon

August 15, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C14, Luke 12:32-40 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

August 15, 2010 Sermon

Aug 8, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C14, Luke 12:32-40 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

Aug 8, 2010 Sermon

Spiritual Significance of MCC's Logo

The highest priority in the design and selection of a logo is that it must communicate two things above all else:

1. our Christian spiritual commitment and;

2. our growing global mission.

At the center of the logo is the Eternal Flame.

The flame brings light - a reminder that Jesus is the Light of the World.

The flame brings illumination - a reminder of our spiritual ministry.

The flame is a long-recognized symbol of the Holy Spirit - MCC's source of strength.

The Bible is rich with powerful imagery of the flame. In Jeremiah 20.9, it is a moving symbol of the Word of God. In Daniel 7.9, it represents the rule of God. In Hebrews 1.7, it is a picture of ministry. In Malachi 3.2, it is a picture of Christ. In Exodus 3.2, the flame is a representation of God's abiding presence and in Acts 2.3, it is a sign of the fullness of God's Spirit.

Surrounding the powerful imagery of the flame is a visual representation of the world. The expanding lines of the global graphic element represents MCC's worldwide growth and the change in our international structure.

Just as the flame, so too the world is a powerful biblical image. John 3.16 tells us that "God so loved the world..." and Matthew 2.19-20 commands us to "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel."

Both of these visual elements - the flame and the world - find combined power in the words of Jesus in the Gospel of John 9.5, "I am the Light of the world," and John 3.10, Jesus is the "light that is come into the world."

Spiritual Significance of MCC's Logo

Aug 1, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C13, Luke Luke 12:13-21 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

Aug 1, 2010 Sermon

"A Pattern, a Parable and a Principle".

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary - Proper C12, Luke 11.1-13 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Karen Tompkins, guest preacher.

"A Pattern, a Parable and a Principle".