MCC Portland News & Announcements:  29 July  2016
"Show Me Love" Sermon Series Continues
"Love one another as I have loved you..." "Love your neighbor as yourself..." Without question "love" is the heart and soul of Christian faith and life. Yet we so often miss the mark. Do we understand it properly? If yes, do we know how to best demonstrate it? This 5-part sermon series continuing through August 21, looks more deeply at the core command to love and specific ways we can better show and experience this love in action.
Everything is Connected:
An Evening of Stories, Most Weird, Many True 
Peterson Toscano at MCCP, Friday, August 19, 7PM
We are thrilled to welcome Peterson Toscano to MCC! A self-described "quirky queer Quaker performance artist and scholar," Peterson is well-known globally for his performances of "Transfigurations" and "Doin' Time in the Homo No Mo Halfway House," and more. The August 19 show is sponsored by Clubfunder, a non-profit organization providing funding for GSA groups. Proceeds will also benefit MCCP.

Tickets $10. Advance tickets available soon at brownpapertickets.com
JOIN THE CHOIR!
NEW rehearsal time Sundays after worship!
11:30 sandwich pot-luck; 12Noon-1PM rehearsal
Love singing in church?   Share your gift by singing with the choir. We'll meet every Sunday after worship. Only requirement is that you can match pitch/carry tune. Come for food, fellowship & fun. We welcome all voice parts, but especially need sopranos & altos. Contact Kristin at [email protected] for more info.
People's Pantry
Our Expanded People's Pantry Begins THIS coming Tuesday, August 2!

NEEDED: 1-2 upright freezer/s & 1 upright refrigerator
No combination units; preferably lockable (NOTE: Most of the FREE food from the Oregon Food Bank is frozen.)
 
CansFood Next Sunday, August 7, is the first Sunday of the month. We continue to welcome your food and financial donations to the pantry. Shopping l ist: canned stew, ravioli/beefaroni, sardines, raisins, spam, instant milk, cold cereal

For more information about being involved, email Mona HERE.
Support Sunday Social Hour
All that goes into our Sunday social hour food and drink is provided by only a few people. We encourage you to lend a hand.  Consider bringing in goodies, or donating a can of coffee, sugar or creamer. This ministry is so important in helping people connect with and care for one another. Your support keeps it going!
Healthy snacking options are encouraged!
Enhance Your Spiritual Formation!
Book Study of We Make the Road by Walking
Join us for the study already underway of this recent book by author, Brian McLaren.   Perfect for group or individual study, get the book and join the Thursday 12noon small group at church, use it to start your own study group, or read along on your own.
This week: chapter 52, "God in the End."
Are You Going Out of Town This Summer?
Ensure your commitment to support the ministry of MCCP continues!   Set up a recurring credit/debit card charge using a giving envelope or pledge card. Or...have a recurring payment sent directly from your checking account. Contact your financial institution.