Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church: Dec 5, 2010 Sermon

Sermon based on the Revised Common Lectionary Advent 2A - Matthew 3.1-12 at Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church, Grand Rapids MI by Rev. Steph Maxson, Pastor

Our Vision Statement

We envision a church that builds:

Relationships through embracing, accepting, and celebrating diversity as we travel life’s journey.

~James 2.1-26; 1 Sam 16.7; Romans 2.11; Romans 10.12-13

Ministers through worship, prayer, faith, and service.

~Psalm 100.2; Philippians 4.6; Hebrews 1.3; 1 Peter 4.10-11

Communication and celebrates the Good News of God’s acceptance, love, and hope by all, for all people.

~John 3.16; Romans 8.38-39; Lamentations 3.19-27

Connection through hope, love, and outreach

~1 Peter 4.8; Mark 16.15

Good stewards of our time, talent, and treasure.

~ Luke 12.34; Ephesians 5.15-16; 1 Peter 4.10
Responsible advocates for social justice, equality, and the environment. ~Psalms 24.1; Isaiah 61.1; Psalm 24.1

Fundraisers & Outreach

RMCC is now an Amazon Associate:

From now on, when you shop at Amazon.com, start by clicking on the link you'll find on this blog or on our website. When you do that, RMCC receives up to 15% of the total amount of your order. Qualifying items include books, CDs, DVDs, computers, consumer electronics, MP3 and e-book downloads, pet supplies, items sold and fulfilled by third-party vendors and many more. Just make sure you arrive at Amazon.com by clicking on our link, or else we won't get credit for the order.

Even if you click on our link to Amazon early in the day but don't complete your order, and then go directly to Amazon later in the day to complete the order, we won't get credit for it. So please, please, please get in the habit of going to Amazon by way of http://www.reconciliationmcc.org/orhttp://reconciliationmccgrandrapidsmichigan.blogspot.com/

Meijer Community Rewards:

Join Meijer Community Rewards and support RMCC when you shop! Complete an application by:

Mail - applications in the church vestibule
Phone - call (800) 962-7011 or (866) 487-9460
Online - at http://www.meijer.com/rewards

Be sure to enter the code number for Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church when registering. Our code number is: 227784. You should receive your card within 2 to 3 weeks of applying.

Food Bank:

Reconciliation MCC is collecting non-perishable food items and new or gently used clothing for United Council of Ministries (UCOM) http://www.ucomgr.org/. These items can include canned goods, boxed meals - anything that can contribute to a food pantry. Donations can be brought to Sunday services, and placed in the baskets found at the altar.

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