Throughout the course of the next year Habitat for Humanity will be working with the church community of Kent County to rebuild or cosmetically touch up 50 homes on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids. Because of churches like ours will be tackling this huge undertaking for one of Grand Rapids hardest hit neighborhoods, Habitat for Humanity is calling this project “Faith United Build.”
More details to follow!
On Sunday, April 24, 2011 we announced our mission statement.
A process that began last October at the retreat most of us attended – where we shared in ideas – the ideas were prayed over and the process of discernment began, and those that accepted the invitation extended to everyone came together and developed a mission statement which was approved by the Board of Directors this past Thursday, April 21, 2011.
Our mission statement is as follows:
The purpose of RMCC is to reach out and invite people in; care for and equip to grow; empower and send forth to be the hands, heart, feet, and soul of Jesus. Re: Luke 6:47-48a
Dear Members of RMCC:
The Board of Directors of Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church would like to request your attendance at our Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 15, 2011. The meeting will take place immediately following the Community Meal which will be held after Worship.
You will notice on agenda that we have three Board of Directors positions open. We are grateful to God that we have candidates who are willing to serve in this capacity! We have asked each of the candidates to submit an application which consists of a short biography and several questions we believe are pertinent to serving on the Board. These applications will be included in the packet. We would ask that you take time to carefully and prayerfully read each application in preparation for the meeting.
Please review the entire packet prior to the meeting and bring it with you on the 15th. We look forward to your presence at the meeting!
In Christian Service,
Judy Hakala, Clerk
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
The Altar Guild prepares the sanctuary for worship prior to services and tidying up after services. This ministry is on a volunteer basis as your schedule permits. This ministry will be starting to create banners and special decorations for the worship. This is a quiet, "behind-the-scenes" ministry for those who love to help create a sacred space for worship. Contact Cheryl DeJonge for more information.
During our congregational meeting on May 15, 2011, new Board Directors will be voted to the Board of Directors of Reconciliation Metropolitan Community Church (RMCC). Two (2) three year seats and one (1) year seat will be available in May 2011.
A primary responsibility of board directors is to participate in the development of policy and major decision-making at board meetings held the third Thursday of each month from 6:15 PM – 8:30 PM.
The next several years promise to be exciting ones for RMCC. We look forward to the continued creation of our foundational policies and strategies as well as serving the communities in which we live. The Board of Directors will play a central role in this important work. As you can see, we are expecting the board to be an active one.
If you are interested in being a part of this wonderful team, and are a member who has identifiable financial giving, you are invited to fill out the board application in RMCC’s standard operating procedures (SOP). Click here to download a copy of the SOP’s. Please return them to the board of directors clerk, Judy Hakala by April 26, 2011.
