MCC Portland News & Announcements:  24  June  2016
Prayers from Pride
THIS Sunday, June 26, 10AM
At our Pride festival booth we invite people to leave a prayer with us and prayerflags we offer to pray it on their behalf in worship.  This year we received more prayers than ever!  Don't miss one of our most moving worship experiences of the year as we offer aloud those prayers as the centerpiece of our morning worship THIS Sunday.
Village Free School Summer Camp Returns to MCCP
July 5- August 12, 8:30AM-4:30PM  
With fields trips, DIY projects, swimming and more...children and youth from ages 5 to 18 are invited to enjoy Summer Camp held by our friends of the Village Free School at MCC Portland. Visit villagefreeschool.org for all the details and costs.
People's Pantry News
MCCP has been approved as a partner agency
with the Oregon Food Bank!
We are close to implementing our expanded People's Pantry - target date August 2nd!
For more information contact Mona HERE.
Plan to attend a Pantry update and orientation
after worship on Sunday, July 10!
 
CansFood Until our expanded pantry is underway, we continue to welcome your donations of food.
Items currently needed : canned peaches or pears (16 oz), applesauce (16 oz),instant pudding, chili, stew, ravioli/beefaroni, Vienna Sausages, peach cups, applesauce cups, Jiff peanut butter pads, granola bars, juice, raisins, peanut butter (16 oz), tuna fish, salmon, macaroni & cheese, spaghetti noodles/pasta, spaghetti sauce, pork & beans, spam, gravy mix, instant potatoes, misc.bag/boxed beans, canned corn (16 oz), cut green beans (16 oz), instant oatmeal, instant milk, cold cereal
Another Opportunity for Praise & Worship!
Thursdays at 6:30PM
Are you ready to make a joyful noise?
A Praise & Worship group meets at MCCP.  Singers and musicians of all types are welcome.
 

FredMeyer Rewards News
Is your FredMeyer Rewards card already enrolled in the Community Rewards program to support MCC Portland?  Fred Meyer Community Rewards Customer Re-enrollment began on June 1 and goes through June 30, 2016.  If you're already enrolled, you will be notified about re-enrollment from FredMeyer that will easily allow you to re-link your Rewards Card to MCC Portland.  NOTE:  If you do not re-enroll by THIS Thursday, June 30, your enrollment will be dropped. You can enroll (or re-enroll) any time HERE.  Find MCC by name or ID#86169 .
Enhance Your Ongoing Spiritual Formation!
Book Study of We Make the Road by Walking
The study of this recent book by author, Brian McLaren, is underway, but you can join at any time. It's a perfect book 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 is chapter 47, " The Spirit Conspiracy ."
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.