30 October 2020
Greetings!

Peace and Greetings to you!

Traditionally, in churches across North America and in other parts of the world, including Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, November is considered Stewardship Month.

This Sunday, we begin looking at our stewardship in our congregation with our new sermon series titled: Time-Talent-Treasure! These three things, Time-Talent-Treasure, are what God has given to each one of us. These special gifts, which are the gift of time, regardless of how old or how young we are, regardless of how wealthy we are, or not!
 
God has also given us talent, spiritual gifts, and natural abilities. These are the gifts that are there for us to use in order to be of service to one another and ministry, while edifying our church. God has also given us treasure, to be able to use for the sake of ourselves and others, but also our church.

I invite you to join me this Sunday for Worship ONLINE starting at 11:00AM Central Time, by connecting with us through our YouTube or Facebook links for our SUNDAY WORSHIP WATCH PARTY!

As we begin our Series: Time-Talent-Treasure, we will be looking at these three things, starting with Redeeming Time, and how these are those precious gifts, given to us in by God, who has asked us to manage being the good stewards that we are.

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour before bed Saturday night, so you can join us Sunday following Worship Online for our Monthly Virtual Fellowship Gathering via Zoom. Details can be found below to join in and connect with your fellow congregants.

Don’t forget to grab your favorite beverage and some munchies and join on Thursday evening, November 5th at 6:30pm for our monthly Theology-on-Tap.  Those details can also be found below. Our Annual Congregational Meeting is also happening, virtually this year, on Sunday, November 15th, following Worship Online at 12:00 noon.  More information will be forthcoming. Additionally, I invite you to scroll down, and see view other opportunities in getting further engaged with our congregation. 

As always, the board and I hope that you will continue to share your church, Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, with your friends and family, by inviting them to join our weekly Virtual Worship Services that are premiered every Sunday on Facebook and YouTube starting at 11:00AM Central Time. Please let us know you’re worshipping with us by leaving a message in the chat box during worship.

Blessing and Good Health to you!

Rev. Tory
Scripture: 2 THESSALONAINS 3:11–15 (The Inclusive Bible)

The reason God send them such a delusive influence – and therefore makes them believe a lie – is to condemn all who have not believed the truth but chose evil instead. But we ought to thank God always for you, sisters and brothers loved by Christ, because God chose you from the beginning – to be saved by the sanctifying Spirit and be believing in the truth. God called you through our preaching of the Good News, so that you might gain the glory of our Savior Jesus Christ. Therefore, sisters and brothers, stand firm. Hold fast to the tradition you received from us, either by or mouth or by letter.
A REMINDER TO REMEMBER TO FALL BACK AND TURN YOUR CLOCKS BACK ONE HOUR TOMOROW NIGHT OCTOBER 31ST

It's Daylight Savings Time and DON'T forget to set a reminder for yourself, for next Saturday, October 31, 2020, before heading to bed.

Daylight Saving Time begins, Sunday morning at 2AM, November 1, 2020. Remember to set your clocks BACK, ONE HOUR before going
to bed on Saturday night. However, if you forget, you'll at least be
on time for Sunday Online Worship and our Virtual Fellowship!
Join us for our Virtual Fellowship Gathering
THIS SUNDAY
November 1, 2020
at 12 NOON

If you missed out in partaking in our Virtual Online Fellowship in September, don't worry!

Rev. Tory and the Board of Directors invite you to join them, once again THIS Sunday, November 1st at 12:00PM, immediately following online worship for our virtual get together and enjoy some congregational fellowship and
social time.

We know that we all miss being together with one another, and having that ability to give one another a hug, pass the peace or have that ability to socialize with one another after Sunday Worship each week.

DON'T BE LEFT OUT! Connect with us on November 1st:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82834642928
A REMINDER TO ALL REGISTERED VOTERS Don't FORGET to VOTE!

ELECTION DAY IS TUEDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd


As w reminder, regardless of your political preference to make sure you vote in this year's election!

You can drop your ballot off your absentee ballot at any ballot drop off facility. Boxes close on election
day at 7:30pm. Don't delay or wait until the last minute!

You can also still vote in person, using social distancing and safe practices on election day as well!
All polls open early and stay open until 8:00pm

Let your voice be heard on the many important items to vote on in our community as well as our nation!
Join Us Sunday for WORSHIP ONLINE
through Facebook and YouTube

We invite you to join us for Sunday Worship, by joining us at our Facebook and YouTube Channels for our
WEEKLY SUNDAY WORSHIP WATCH PARTY!

Connect with us starting at 11:00AM on our Facebook Page
or YouTube Channel Links to our Facebook and YouTube pages
are below.

THIS SUNDAY WE BEGIN OUR STEWARDSHIP SERMON SERIES TITLED:
"TIME~TALENT~TREASURE"

Who are the great people in your life – the people who have offered wisdom and helped you become who you are today? When we have great people in our lives, they help us to make great decisions.
And we can be the person of wisdom and sound judgement in
someone else’s life, too. We conclude our series learning the importance of surrounding ourselves with great people and how
Jesus desires to be the central part of your inner circle.

Join us this week as we BEGIN with: "Redeeming Time"
Don't FORGET to join us for Theology-on-Tap
the First Thursday of each month!

Our next one is
THIS THURSDAY
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
at 6:30PM

Don't forget that Theology-on-Tap is back … but ONLINE! Join us for our next gathering, This Thursday Evening, November 5, 2020
at 6:30pm via ZOOM to take part
in our discussion!

Grab your favorite beverage and some snack type foods for an evening of good discussion. 

For questions and more information, feel free to contact the church office by calling 414-383-1100
or by email at [email protected]

Connect with us on
November 5th at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86055363676
POZ Spirit Gathering has gone Virtual starting
TUESDAY
DECEMBER 1, 2020
at 7:00PM

POZ Spirit is back and will be gathering on, Tuesday evening, December 1, 2020
at 6:30pm via Zoom!

POZ Spirit is a group for men who are HIV/AIDS infected, providing a safe, respectful and supportive environment. POZ Spirit is where individuals have the opportunity to form friendships, while having the opportunity to network, share resources, while providing peer support and education, along with having discussions on any personal and relevant issues.

We hope you’ll join us on December 1st and take the opportunity to connect with those in our group. If you haven't joined us in a while, please consider joining us, as we have new people who have joined us over the last several months!

Connect with us on
December 1st at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88487848985
Save the Date for our Virtual Congregation Meeting
November 15, 2020 at 12 NOON

Make plans to partake in our Virtual Online ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Noon via Zoom!

Rev. Tory and the Board of Directors invite you to join them, for our annual meeting to present the end of year reports of the church, what's happening with our ministries in the congregation, as well as share the proposed 2021 Budget.

While we are in this pandemic, board positions will carry over another year, culminating with our 2021 congregational meeting.

Connect to our Annual Meeting on November 15th at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/u/knBcrxslp
Halloween / All Hallows Day / All Saints Day
Ghostbuster Style!
How did they get their Names?

With Halloween and All Saints Day on Saturday and Sunday, we bring your this message from our Lay Delegate Chris Meissner. Chris shares how these days got their names and how these days are connected to our Christian culture.

We hope you enjoy Chris' parody, Ghostbuster Style on how these days got their names! Happy Halloween and Happy All Saints Day!
As your Board of Directors, we would like to take a moment to acknowledge and thank our Pastor and those on staff for the incredible job they have been doing in coordinating worship online via our Facebook and YouTube outlets. We are extremely grateful for the many long hours, ingenuity and dedication that it has taken to keep our community of faith connected with one another and the world.

Currently, Milwaukee County has an extended Safer-at-Home order in place. However, as a church, while we have minimal funds to sustain us in the short term, our church relies heavily on your gifts each week. Since we have been unable to pass the offering plate during the past month, our giving is tremendously down. If you auto-give, through your financial institution, we THANK YOU. But, if you typically place your gifts in the offering plate each Sunday, we ask that you please consider the options we have available for giving to the church, until we are able to be back in-person again.

There are several ways YOU can make either a one-time donation or even a recurring donation. Here are the ways you can make that happen:
  1. Through our Secure Online Giving Portal, or either of our two PayPal links. You can go to our Secure Online Giving Portal and/or our PayPal Giving Link for your regular offering or one time giving. You can also go through our regular PayPal Link if you’re wanting to start and set-up a recurring monthly giving for your offering. Click on either of the links below to make that happen.
  2. You can mail your offering via check or credit card by using one of the pre-printed offering envelopes that have been distributed to all our members. Simply insert your check in the envelope or complete the information on the inner flap, should you choose to donate by credit card, and return it by mail. If you are in need envelopes, please contact the church, either by leaving us a message or emailing us at [email protected]. We will be happy to send some to you.
  3. You can send your offering via check in a regular addressed envelope to: Milwaukee Metropolitan Community Church, 1239 West Mineral Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204.
  4. You can go to our website at www.milmcc.org/donate to do your giving as well.
Click link above to do a regular
offering or one time gift through our Secure Giving Portal
Click link above to do a regular
offering or one time gift
Click link above to set up a monthly recurring gift
As a board, we are praying with you, and for you. We look forward to the day when we can once again gather and worship together. In the meanwhile, please continue to follow the social distancing guidelines outlined by health officials to keep you and your family safe.

Please prayerfully consider making a gift to support your church, so that we can continue to meet the needs of the congregation.

Peace and Blessings,
Milwaukee MCC Board of Directors
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